ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has barred the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from opening satellite offices or any similar facilities here. The proposal was contained in a resolution unanimously approved by the august body during their regular session on...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A student was shot dead after attending Sunday worship here on March 26. Victim Jaesfort Gregorio Francisco, 29, was reportedly on his way home when he was shot dead by still unidentified suspects. Police recovered the spent shell of a .45 caliber pistol near his cadaver....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A 26-year-old fisherman was shot while fishing adjacent to a vessel of a big fishing company off the eastern coast of this city on Saturday, March 25. Major Shellamie Chang identified the victim as Arkdaian Aguig Jamja, 26, a resident of Purok 5, Barangay Labuan, here. Chang...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two grenades were found in separate places here on Monday morning, March 20. A report from the Police Regional Office-9 said children were playing in Zone 3 in Barangay Lumbangan when they found a smoke hand grenade in the area. The explosive was secured by barangay councilor...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police seized smuggled cigarettes valued at P2.5 million in a parked vehicle here on Thursday, March 16. POLICE haul boxes of smuggled cigarettes found inside a vehicle parked on Don Toribio St. in Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City on Thursday, March 16. (Zamboanga City LGU...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) informed customers on Monday, March 13, that water rationing will be implemented from March 14 to 31. Rationing was implemented due to the shortage at the Labuan and Vitali water systems. Water in Campo Uno, Labuan, and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government spearheaded a rally for justice and candlelight ceremony in honor of hazing victim John Matthew Salilig at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Stadium here on Thursday, March 9. MAYOR John Dalipe and Col. Alexander Lorenzo led the justice rally for John Matthew at...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City government led a parade and program in celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. ZAMBOANGA City holds a parade and program to celebrate International Women's Day. (Photo via Liza Jocson) Dubbed as “Marcha de las Mujeres: A Purple Walk...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Hazing victim John Matthew Salilig was laid to rest in a cemetery here on Saturday, March 4. THE remains of hazing victim John Matthew Salilig are laid to rest along with that of his grandfather Romulo in Zamboanga City on Saturday, March 4. (Liza Abubakar-Jocson) Family members...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested a driver tagged as Pagadian City’s most wanted during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Bacusanon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-9 Information Officer, identified the suspect as Rudy Armada...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-9 launched the Zamboanga City fire alert program and a newly acquired ambulance for emergency services on Wednesday, March 1, in line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month. The fire alert program notifies the public of fire...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A suspected bomber eluded arrest while his cohort was arrested during a police operation here on Friday morning, Feb. 17. MAYOR John Dalipe and Zamboanga City police director Col. Alexander Lorenzo present bombing suspect Omar Mabanza to the media. (Photo via Liza Jocson) Col....
