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Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:03:00 +0800
Soft drinks firm exec dies in gun attack
AN EXECUTIVE of a soft drinks firm was killed in a gun attack in Zamboanga City, the police reported Friday, February 18, 2021.Police Colonel Rexmel Reyes, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director,

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:03:00 +0800
P490,000 smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
POLICE authorities have seized close to half-a-million pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga City, an official said Friday, February 18, 2021.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:02:00 +0800
Hog raisers sets dispersal program
THE Zamboanga City Hog Raisers Association (ZCHRA) has readied an animal dispersal program to increase the supply of pork in Zamboanga City.Eric Jarina, ZCHRA president, said the dispersal program will

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:45:00 +0800
Barmm health workers first to get vaccine
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) announced that healthcare personnel are the first to receive doses of covonavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines once the vaccination roll

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:05:00 +0800
Soft drinks firm exec dies in gun attack
AN EXECUTIVE of a soft drinks firm was killed in a gun attack in Zamboanga City, the police reported Friday, February 19, 2021.Police Colonel Rexmel Reyes, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director,

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:02:00 +0800
P490,000 smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
POLICE authorities have seized close to half-a-million pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga City, an official said Friday, February 19, 2021.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:02:00 +0800
Zamboanga City hog raisers set dispersal program
THE Zamboanga City Hog Raisers Association (ZCHRA) has readied an animal dispersal program to increase the supply of pork in Zamboanga City.Eric Jarina, ZCHRA president, said the dispersal program will

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:01:00 +0800
Barmm health workers first to get vaccine
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) announced that healthcare personnel is the first to receive doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines once the vaccination rollout

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:52:00 +0800
Anti-drug sting nets Belgian national
LAWMEN have arrested a Belgian national in possession of illegal drugs and unlicensed gun in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga del Norte, the police reported Thursday, February 18, 2021.Police Captain

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:52:00 +0800
Zamboanga City government readies vaccination centers
THE local government of Zamboanga City is preparing at least 15 facilities, mostly hospitals and schools, to serve as coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination centers in this city.the listing of

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:50:00 +0800
Another Abu Sayyaf surrenders in Tawi-Tawi
THE number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers since January has increased to 27 as a Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf spotter yielded in Tawi-Tawi, military officials announced.Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan,

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:32:00 +0800
1ID installs new 44IB commander
LIEUTENANT Colonel Filven Noche, a Civil-Military Operations (CMO) expert, has vowed to sustain the gains of peace and progress that his predecessor has achieved.Noche issued the statement after the Army’s

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:31:00 +0800
7 BIFF combatants surrender in Maguindanao
SEVEN members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered due to hardship in continuously evading government troops in Maguindanao, officials announced Wednesday, February 17, 2021.Lieutenant

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:14:00 +0800
Joint Task Force-Sulu holds joint training exercise
THE Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu is conducting a week-long Joint Training Exercise (JTX) to enhance interoperability and strengthen camaraderie of its troops as they fight against terrorism in Sulu.The

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:05:00 +0800
2 most wanted persons in Zamboanga fall
LAWMEN have arrested two most wanted persons in separate law enforcement operations in Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga City, the police reported Tuesday, February 16.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:51:00 +0800
PDEA dismantles drug den in Zamboanga City
OPERATIVES of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) backed by policemen have arrested six people as they dismantled a drug den in Zamboanga City, an official said Monday, February 15.PDEA Regional

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:50:00 +0800
Valentine outreach mission held in Sulu town
TROOPS of the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu and the 906th Community Defense Center Sulu Ready Reserve Battalion hosted a Valentine's Day bloodletting in the province of Sulu.Second Lieutenant Jerrica

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:55:00 +0800
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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:32:00 +0800
Zamboanga del Sur 1st Kakao Festival 2021: ZamSur chocolate experience
THE province of Zamboanga de Sur successfully conducted its opening program for its four-day provincial cacao festival, which commenced on February 11, at Capitol's covered court in Pagadian City with

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:16:00 +0800
Sibugay town, NHA to build houses for Subanens
SOME 100 families from the town of Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay province will soon have their own houses.This, as the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the municipal government of Naga have signed last week

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:16:00 +0800
Virtual Dia de Zamboanga events set amid pandemic
THIS year’s celebration of the 84th “Dia de Zamboanga” will be marked by key events held virtually due to the restrictions on mass gathering amid the health pandemic.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:31:00 +0800
Comelec revises registration schedule
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is implementing a revised schedule of registration in Zamboanga City to accommodate more new voters.Lawyer Stephen Roy Cañete, first district election officer, said

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:25:00 +0800
Ex-GSIS exec dies in highway accident
A FORMER executive of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) died in a road accident in Zamboanga City, the police reported Saturday, February 13, 2021.The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) reported

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:21:00 +0800
Village exec hurt, pal unscathed in knife attack
A VILLAGE official was wounded while his companion was unscathed in a knife attack in a remote village of Zamboanga del Norte, the police reported Saturday, February 13, 2021.Police Captain Edwin Duco,

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:32:00 +0800
3 nabbed, P643,000 shabu seized in Zamboanga City
THREE persons, including a high-value target, were arrested while some P643,200 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, police reported Friday, February 12,

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:31:00 +0800
Stay sweet this Valentine’s Day with Nips Dark Chocolate
VALENTINE'S Day is coming. You know what that means? It gives you an excuse to be extra sweet and shower your loved ones with gifts. This holiday isn’t just exclusive to couples—it can be celebrated

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:56:00 +0800
Westmincom honors retiring midwife
THE Armed Forces’ Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) tendered a retirement ceremony Wednesday, February 10, to honor the invaluable service of a non-uniformed personnel to the command.Lieutenant General

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:55:00 +0800
Mayor orders local committee to address plight of IDPs
MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has instructed the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) to ensure that the remaining 720 internally displaced families will be resettled to their housing units by August

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:53:00 +0800
106 ex-MILF combatants get rice aid
ONE hundred six decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants benefited from the first batch of rice assistance as part of decommissioning package.Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:46:00 +0800
Philippine Navy rescues 3 fishermen in Sulu Sea
THE Naval Forces Western Mindanao's (NFWM) Naval Task Group NTG)-Sulu rescued three fishermen aboard a motorboat in distress in Sulu Sea, military officials said.Lieutenant Senior Grade Chester Ross

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:43:00 +0800
Barmm gives mobility devices to PWDs, elderly
THE Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-Barmm) announced that 1,500 persons with disability (PWD) and senior citizens across Barmm will receive wheelchairs,

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:39:00 +0800
SK exec nabbed in anti-drug sting
A SANGGUNIANG Kabataan (SK) official was arrested in an anti-drug operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Tuesday, February 9.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamoanga

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:37:00 +0800
BOC seizes P7.1-M smuggled cigarettes
OPERATIVES of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have seized a shipment of some P7.1 million worth of smuggled assorted cigarettes at the local port, the BOC said Tuesday, February 9.The BOC-Zamboanga District

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:34:00 +0800
Zamboanga schools activities canceled
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has canceled all scheduled school-initiated activities for February as some teaching and non-teaching staffs were included in contact tracing.Dr. Rosalio Conturno Jr.,

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:09:00 +0800
Zamboanga del Sur farmers get farm machinery
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agency, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), has provided a boost to the farmers in Zamboanga del Sur to increase

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:09:00 +0800
Elderly dies, 2 hurt in road accident
AN ELDERLY died, while two others were wounded in a road accident in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Monday, February 8.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:06:00 +0800
Troops seize Abu Sayyaf harbor site
GOVERNMENT forces have seized a harbor site of the Abu Sayyaf bandits while on combat operation in Sulu, a top military official said Monday, February 8.Brigadier General Antonio Bautista Jr., 1101st Infantry

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:39:00 +0800
Sitangkai folks yield unlicensed guns
THE Municipality of Sitangkai in the provionce of Tawi-Tawi has turned over six high-powered firearms and two handguns to the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12).The 2nd Marine Brigade said in a

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:13:00 +0800
PDEA, police conduct jail drugs, weapons sweep
VARIOUS contraband, including bladed weapons and mobile phones, were seized during an early morning anti-drugs and illegal weapons operation at the Zamboanga del Norte Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.The

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:09:00 +0800
P97,000 ‘shabu’ seized, 4 nabbed
FOUR persons, including a drug surrenderer, were arrested while some P97,000 worth of suspected shabu seized in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Saturday, February

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:52:00 +0800
4 NPA rebels surrender in Zamboanga del Norte
FOUR communist New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists have surrendered to government authorities in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official announced.Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:51:00 +0800
Poultry, livestock raisers urged to augment supply
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has encouraged poultry and livestock raisers in Zamboanga Peninsula to increase the supply to meet the public demand.DA Regional Executive Director Rad Donn Cedeño made

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:50:00 +0800
Anti-illegal fishing drive nets 10 fishermen
POLICEMEN backed by fishery authorities have arrested 10 fishermen in two separate anti-illegal fishing off the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, an official announced Friday, February 5, 2021.Police Captain

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:53:00 +0800
Environment office staff member dies in gun attack
AN EMPLOYEE of the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Environment Office was killed in a gun attack in Labangan in Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Thursday, February 4, 2021.Police Captain Edwin Duco,

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:52:00 +0800
9 Zamboanga City resorts operating sans permit
THE City Government of Zamboanga has warned tourism-oriented establishments to secure business permits first before starting their operations and opening to the public.In their latest report, City Tourism

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:49:00 +0800
Review on blended modular learning sought
ZAMBOANGA City Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has written to Education Secretary Leonor Briones requesting for a review of the procedure on blended modular learning, citing parents’ concerns that the

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:37:00 +0800
53IB troops receive medals
THE 1st Infantry Division (ID), the premier unit of the Philippine Army, has awarded medal to deserving troops of the 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB) for gallantry in action.Major General Generoso Ponio,

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:35:00 +0800
5 most wanted persons nabbed in Zamboanga
AUTHORITIES have arrested five most wanted persons in separate law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Wednesday, February 3.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:22:00 +0800
Abu Sayyaf leader killed in shootout
A LEADER of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in a shootout during a law enforcement operation in Zamboanga City, the police said Tuesday, February 2, 2021.Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan,

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:21:00 +0800
Businessman unscathed in grenade attack
A BUSINESSMAN was unscathed in a grenade attack in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Tuesday, February 2, 2021.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula



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