ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula declared on Sunday, March 10, the start of the Ramadan on March 12, Tuesday. “After thorough communication with Ulama around the Philippines unanimously reported that the moon was not sighted,” the Ulama Council posted on their...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) formally opened the 13th sardine fishing season at Basilan Strait, East Sulu Sea, and Sibugay Bay during ceremonies on Wednesday, February 14, at the BFAR conference room here. BFAR-9 Regional Director Al-Zath...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Health-9 recorded a total of 60 fireworks-related injuries in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) as it winded up its fireworks-related injuries surveillance on Friday, January 6. No deaths due to firecrackers were reported. Zamboanga City recorded the highest number...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Health-9 has started the catch-up immunization program to boost the immunity of children in the Zamboanga Peninsula here on Monday, November 13. GOVERNMENT health workers immunize children during the MR-SIA vaccination campaign of the government early...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday announced that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) has issued wage increase orders for private sector workers and domestic workers or “kasambahay” effective November 12. In Wage...
Ten individuals who were alleged victims of human trafficking bound for Malaysia were rescued by joint government forces in Zamboanga City, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Saturday, August 26. Photo courtesy of Naval Forces Western Mindanao The victims were rescued at a wharf in Brgy. Baliwasan,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) headed by Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe and Zamboanga Sibugay Gov. Ann Hofer held their quarterly meeting in Isabela City, Basilan on Friday, June 23. REGIONALÂ Development Council and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Police Regional Office-9 seized nearly P110,000 worth of illegal drugs during the one-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) from Saturday to Sunday, April 21 to April 22, in the Zamboanga Peninsula. ALINSANGAN Police Brig. Gen. Neil...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Newly appointed Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) chairperson Zamboanga Sibugay Gov. Dulce Ann Hofer plans to transform the image of the Zamboanga Peninsula from a dangerous region to a beautiful destination for local and international travelers. REGIONAL Peace and Order...
The Philippine High School (PSHS) System has officially installed the new campus director of the PSHS-Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (PSHS-ZRC). Dir. Chuchi P. Garganera (Photo courtesy of Aries N. Oliveros) In a statement on Friday, Feb. 3, it said that Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera has been...
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) – Sixteen key officers of the Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO-9) have tendered their courtesy resignation in support of the internal cleansing campaign of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 11, Brig. Gen. Neil Alinsañgan,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police logged nine firecracker-related injuries during the New Year’s revelry in Region 9 or the Zamboanga Peninsula. ILLEGAL firecrackers seized in Zamboanga City. (Zamboanga City LGU photo) The Police Regional Office-9 said one was reported in Zamboanga del Norte, three in...
