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 - 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...
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...
ZAMBOANGA CITY- Some P3.4-million worth of illegal drugs were intercepted at the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) by airport authorities on Monday, August 8. A K-9 dog reportedly sat on the package at the cargo section upon inspection, prompting agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) was adjudged Best City Police Office nationwide during the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration on Monday, August 8, at the PNP Multi-purpose Center at Camp Crame Quezon City. P/Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Director,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Forty-two guests, including an infant, stranded by a heavy downpour on Sta. Cruz Island here were rescued by the Zamboanga City government and Coast Guard personnel Sunday, August 7. FORTY-two stranded guests at Sta. Cruz Island were brought back to Zamboanga City by a...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Health Office continued its appeal to residents to maintain cleanliness and practice the 4S strategy against dengue that has claimed more than 20 lives already. Zamboanga City Health Office personnel conduct fogging activities due to the soaring number of...
