photo: CIDG Police confiscated explosive materials following the arrest of two people in a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City. Police...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Peace and Order Council chaired by Mayor John Dalipe approved a resolution on Saturday, Feb. 8, addressed to the Armed Forces of the Philippines requesting them to join the Zamboanga City Police Office in maintaining security, law, and order here....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A criminology student and a woman were arrested for allegedly bribing policemen to release a drug suspect here on Saturday, Feb. 8. Police identified the suspects as Alkabir Jamjirul Sahi, 22, a criminology student, and Raisa Sahi Abdulla, 27. The City Drug Enforcement Unit...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Three cousins were gunned down in Barangay Tetuan here before dawn on Friday, Feb. 7. The Zamboanga City Police Office identified the victims as Anthony James Villanueva, 21; Troy Ducoyan, 24, and Jovert Navarro, 40, all residents of Barangay Talon-Talon, this city. THREE men...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed alarm over the rise of criminality in Zamboanga City after the recent violent incidents in Region IX and Basilan. "Security of persons against arbitrary deprivation of life is one of the vital responsibilities of the government to the populace....
Police apprehended in Bacolod City on Friday, Jan. 24, the former president of the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology accused of malversation of public funds and the murder of a lady Commission on Audit auditor in Zamboanga City in 2007. CARAECLE mugshot A composite team led...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Register of Deeds of this city was shot and killed outside his office on Rizal St. here on Friday morning, Jan. 31. EMERGENCY responders rush Baguinda to the hospital. (Photo via Liza Jocson) Police identified the victim as Jaybee Villarin Baguinda, 57, a resident...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve would-be human trafficking victims were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard during an operation here on Monday. WOULD-BE trafficking victims rescued in a private wharf in Zamboanga City with the police. The PCG disclosed that a Vessel Safety Enforcement...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Rain being experienced here is likely to continue until April, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said. HEAVY rain blankets Zamboanga City. PAGASA Weather Specialist Engr. Jayson Albay attributed the rainfall during the...
The Zamboanga Valientes continued their woes after succumbing to Sagesse SC, 90-65, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship in United Arab Emirates. Adonis Thomas (Dubai International Basketball Championship) The Valientes attempted a strong start but...
Victory remained elusive for Zamboanga as the Valientes suffered a 107-84 loss to Al Ahly SC Tripoli in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship Sunday, Jan. 26. Sam Deguara (Dubai International Basketball Championship) The Valientes got off to a hot start but failed to keep...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A businessman and his wife were shot dead in front of their four-year-old daughter in Barangay Boalan, this city, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. JUMAWAN (Photo via Liza Jocson) Police identified the victims as businessman Fathie Bara Loong and wife Bairivalia. Investigation...