ZAMBOANGA CITY – Senator Rissa Hontiveros said there is a need to strengthen the National Risk Reduction Management Office for better disaster response. Senator Rissa Hontiveros announces her P5-million donation to victims of Tropical Storm Paeng in Zamboanga City. The senator made the statement...
Denice Zamboanga (ONE Championship Denice Zamboanga carried the Philippines on her back in ONE Championship’s closed-door era during the pandemic, emerging as one of the best atomweights in the promotion while also being the most active local athlete during that stretch. But...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Four persons were killed while one was wounded after they were riddled with bullets hours after attending a wedding in Barangay Baas, Lamitan City, Basilan at dawn on Tuesday, Nov. 8. A report from the Lamitan police station said the victims were sleeping on a makeshift stage at a...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Nearly 220,000 students returned to school for face-to-face classes Monday, Aug. 22, in this city after a two-year hiatus from the Covid-19 pandemic. STUDENTS arrive early in an elementary school in Zamboanga City during the first day of face-to-face classes Monday, Aug. 22....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – At least 29 people were injured in a stampede in the distribution of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) educational assistance here Saturday, Aug. 20, at the City Coliseum in Barangay Tetuan. Records from the Zamboanga City Medical Center said the injured...
Anti-narcotics authorities arrested a drug suspect and seized P340,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu" from him during a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Thursday, August 18. PDEA Operatives from the Philipine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 9 (PDEA-9)...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - A chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan in Manukan Municipality, Zamboanga del Norte was arrested by authorities during a drug buy bust operation on Wednesday, Aug. 17. P/Maj. Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-9 Public Information Officer, identified the suspect as Mark...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Zamboanga night market opened on Monday, August 15, ushering in a fiesta-like season leading to this year’s celebration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. Mayor John Dalipe led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting in the presence of City Administrator Mario Yanga, City Health...
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to launch a water source system, which it said, would benefit local farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay. The project is called Community Managed Potable Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (CPWASH) and DAR officials said it it promises to boost vegetable...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Authorities shot dead the notorious head of a drug syndicate who allegedly struck the arresting officer with a bolo during a buy-bust operation in RT Lim Municipality, Zamboanga Sibugay on Wednesday, August 10. P/ Maj. Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-9 Public Information...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government has intensified its campaign against overcharging and abusive tricycle drivers, a perennial problem which has affected the tourism industry here. FIRE tricycles were apprehended by the Zamboanga City government in line with their drive to stop overcharging and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) was feted with recognition and incentives during a program held in honor of their recent victory as Best City Police Office during the 121st Police Service Anniversary. ZAMBOANGA City Mayor John Dalipe awards a Certificate of Recognition to...
