Jolo
Americannoun
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an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. 345 sq. mi. (894 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
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The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
The two were briefly presented in a news conference in an army camp in Jolo and later turned over to police.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
The pilot, who was experienced in flying the C-130 aircraft, was among those who died in the crash on Jolo island, Sobejana said by telephone.
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2021
The Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft was ferrying troops when it crashed during its landing at about 11:30 a.m. local time, on the island of Jolo.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2021
The English have had a factory on a small island to the east of Jolo, but they have been obliged to abandon it.
From An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol II (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. by Martinez de Zuniga
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