ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte has successfully released a rescued and rehabilitated Olive Ridley sea turtle back into its natural habitat on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, the Department of Environment and...
Former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos Sr. has died at the age of 85, his son, Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos, announced Sunday. “It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Romeo “Nonong” Garcia Jalosjos,” Seth Jalosjos, a...
A police officer based in Zamboanga City and a businessman were arrested in Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, July 31, for allegedly transporting smuggled cigarettes valued at P1.8 million. The suspects were identified as Aziz, a 36-year-old businessman, and a 34-year-old patrolman....
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 26, ordered the immediate start of legal proceedings against a police corporal caught on video allegedly pointing a firearm at a civilian in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. Police Corporal Henry Boquida, assigned to the Sapang Dalaga Municipal...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) released a rescued juvenile male Philippine Palm Civet back to its natural habitat in Zamboanga del Norte province on Wednesday. The DENR-9 said the personnel of the Community Environment and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with ChildFund Philippines, provided emergency cash-for-work support to 200 Zamboanga del Norte residents while integrating livelihood assistance with child protection and climate resilience programs. The initiative is implemented under...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested two Chinese nationals after they uncovered the involvement of the foreigners in an unauthorized gold processing operation in Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, the military said Wednesday. In a report, the 1st Infantry Division (ID) identified the two...
BACOLOD CITY – Three fishermen from Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental were rescued by a Singaporean-flagged bulk carrier in the sea of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday, Jan. 25. The Philippine Coast Guard District Western Visayas said the fishermen were adrift at sea for two days and one night...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A top Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) commander was killed in an ambush in Barangay Cusipan, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, July 30. The victim was identified as Asbirin Naing Kalahuddin, 68, leader of Snake Camp Muran and resident of Barangay Cusipan. Police...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four people were killed and 12 were rescued after a rescue vehicle of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur plunged into the Dapitan River in Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte on Monday, June 23. The Libertad Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office said the vehicle, a green Fuso...
Trabaho party-list reiterated its vow to support workers as they recently barnstormed the province of Zamboanga del Norte. The party-list represented by second nominee Ninai Chavez earned support from the slate of Mayor Darel Dexter Uy, who is running for governor of the province during the Kuyog...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three persons, including the supporter of a reelectionist mayor, were injured in a grenade explosion in Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte on Monday, March 3. The victims were identified as Arnold Yu Lubaton, 69, reportedly a staunch supporter of the reelectionist mayor of...
