ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police are investigating the possibility of arson in a fire at the public market here last Thursday, Feb.26. Mayor Khymer Olaso said video footage captured a young boy running outside the market minutes after the fire broke out. Police are identifying the boy considered as key to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The suspect in the gruesome murder of three family members here was arrested by authorities on Sunday, March 1. The suspect, 47, allegedly killed couple Rodel and Jenny Espinosa and their 19-year-old daughter Jenrose inside their residence in Barangay Bolong last Friday. The...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Property worth P10 million and more than 10 houses were destroyed in an early morning blaze here on Saturday, Feb. 28. The fire reportedly originated from a property owned by Bambi Hassan and quickly spread to neighboring houses. The fire reached second alarm. Fire trucks, water...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A couple and their 19-year-old daughter were gunned down inside their residence here on Friday night, Feb. 27. Police identified the victims as Rodel Tarroza Espinosa; his wife Jenny, 43; and their daughter, Jenrose, student. Investigation said the victims were inside their house...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – About P18.1 million worth of government property was destroyed by a fire that lasted more than six hours and hit the city 's public market Thursday night, an official said. In a report on Friday, Supt. Leo Pioquinto, Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD) marshal, said the fire...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Eight persons, including two minors, were arrested for allegedly falsifying documents to collect city government burial financial assistance during an entrapment operation by the police here on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Personnel of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD)...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A vessel of Cambodian registry manned by crew members from Myanmar was held last Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Sultan Kudarat by the Naval Command Western Mindanao for allegedly transporting more than 3,000 master cases of smuggled cigarettes. In an exclusive interview, Lt. Commander...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Heroic soldier Staff Sgt. Windel Sabuyas was posthumously honored with a Bronze Cross Medal and rendered departure honors at the Edwin Andrews Airbase here on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The award was presented to his widow, Jenelyn Sabuyas, to honor his bravery and valor during the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bureau of Aquatic Resources-9 opened the 15th fishing season for sardines in Zamboanga Peninsula on Saturday. BFAR National Director Elizer Salilig emphasized the importance of implementing the law for the conservation of fishery resources in East Sulu Sea, Basilan...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Survivors and families of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 victims have expressed relief and vindication over the filing of charges against operator Aleson Shipping Lines. They said that they were right over their claims that the ship was overloaded when it left for Sulu from Zamboanga City...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A shop owner was killed and his brother was wounded in a gun attack here on Monday, Feb. 9. Police identified the victim as Leonard Eribani. Investigation said Leonard and Almukbar were shot by riding in tandem suspects after a female customer left their store. The victim was...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police and Immigration authorities apprehended a Chinese national here on Monday, Feb. 2, for alleged violation of immigration laws. The Chinese was identified as Rongtian Shi from Fujian, China. Shi was apprehended during an operation in a cellphone shop that he owns in Barangay...
