GOVERNMENT troops have neutralized five lawless group members and seized firearms following a gunfight in Maguindanao, the military reported Monday, February 21, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (...

A CHILD died while three others were injured in a vehicular accident in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Monday, February 21.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police director, said the accident happened around ...

SM CITY Mindpro joins the Zamboanga City Government in the celebration of the 85th Dia De La Ciudad De Zamboanga, which is set every 26th day of February.The SM City Mindpro will kick off its 85th Dia De Zamboanga celebration with a mall-wide week-lo...

THE Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan has awarded livelihood assistance to three individuals who surrendered loose firearms through the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) program of the government.Brigadier General Domingo Gobway, JTF-Basilan commander...

PERSONNEL of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Management Unit (CIDMU) and Zamboanga City Police Office’s (ZCPO) Station 7 have seized some P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga City.The Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peni...

TROOPS have seized food cache of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels in a remote village of Zamboanga del Norte, the military reported Friday, February 18, 2022.Lieutenant Colonel Nolasco Coderos Jr., 97th Infantry Battalion (IB) commander, said t...

RESIDENTS of Zamboanga City were advised to remain vigilant despite the continuous decline in active coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases."Let us remain vigilant in the fight against Covid-19. Faithfully follow the minimum health standards," Mayor Ma...

FOUR reservist officers and five enlisted personnel of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) were promoted to the next higher ranks.The promoted reservist officers and enlisted personnel belong to the 61st Naval Group Reserve and 93rd Marine Batta...

THREE members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG), including a minor, have surrendered to government authorities in Marawi City, military officials announced Thursday, February 17.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario, Jr., commander of Western ...

A KNOWN drug suspect was arrested in possession of illegal drugs and a high-powered firearm in an anti-drug operation in the province of Lanao del Sur, military officials announced Thursday, February 17, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario Jr., W...

SECURITY forces are rehabilitating a road linking two villages to provide residents in the area safer travel in the province of Sulu. The rehabilitation works cover 5,789 meters of road from Kamuntayan to Upper Sinumaan village in Talipao, according...

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the grant-in-aid (GIA) program, has provided more than P200,000 financial assistance to boost the livelihood undertaking of a women's group in Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur.Engineer Gerardo Par...

PERSONNEL of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte released a juvenile reticulated python back to its natural habitat in the province.Roservirico Tan, Department of Environment and Natural Resou...

POLICEMEN have arrested a number 5 drug suspect (station level) in an anti-drug operation in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, a top police official said Tuesday, February 15, 2022.Police Colonel Alexander Lorenzo, acting Zamboanga City Police...

A FIELD commander and 13 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Karialan faction surrendered to military authorities Monday, February 14, in North Cotabato, military officials said.The 14 BIFF personalities surrendered to Colonel J...

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm), through the Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan (Kapyanan), is constructing 350 units core shelters worth P231 million in Midsayap, Barmm’s Special Geographical Area (SGA) in North Cotabato.This came...

FIVE senior officers of the Army's 1st "Tabak" Infantry Division (ID) have been promoted to the next higher rank.Promoted were Majors Arnel Fabriaga, Malvin Ligutan, Elzhoor Jimlah, and Michael Victoria, who were given the rank of Lieutenant Colo...

TWO people were arrested, while close to P10,000 worth of substance believed to be shabu were seized in two separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, a top police official announced Monday, February 14, 2022.Police Colonel Alexander Lorenzo, Z...

THE local police and military forces received another assistance package as the Zamboanga City Government remains unrelenting in its commitment to security.A total of 63 units of motorcycle were turned over Sunday, February 13, by Mayor Maria Isabell...

JOINT military and police forces have arrested in a law enforcement operation one of the suspects during the August 31, 2021 bomb attack at a government checkpoint in Basilan province, officials said.Lieutenant General Alredo Rosario Jr., commander o...

FRONTLINERS from various local agencies received “LifeWear” (dry T-shirts) from private institutions amid the health pandemic.This came after as the Uniqlo Philippines partnered with SM Foundation Inc., through SM City Mindpro, to reach various e...

A GREEN sea turtle was released off Paseo del Mar Saturday, February 12, in Zone 4 village, Zamboanga City.Dr. Mario Arriola, Office of the City Veterinarian (OCvet) chief, said the green sea turtle was recovered in Licomo village by a concerned citi...

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally turned over on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the completed farm-to-market road and a bridge worth P139 million to the municipal government in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay.The projects, funded through DA–...

LAWMEN arrested three people and seized some P102,000 worth of illegal drugs as they dismantled a drug den in Ipil, the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay province.Police Colonel Albert Larubis, Zamboanga Sibugay police director, identified the arrest...

THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has assured the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that it is ready to provide assistance to the agency.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario, Jr., commander of Westmincom, made the assurance wh...

THE local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has strengthened its border control to prevent and contain the spread of Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said the seaport border control team co...

TWO persons died, while seven others were wounded in a vehicular accident in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Friday, February 11.The Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office said the accident happened around 3 p.m. Thursday, ...

LAWMEN have arrested two people and seized P340,000 worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, a top police official said Thursday, February 10, 2022.Police Colonel Alexander Lorenzo, acting Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO...

PERSONNEL of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have released a Samar Cobra back to its natural habitat in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.DENR Regional Information Officer Rosevirico Tan said Thursday, February 10, that the...

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has completed the construction of the P3.5-million municipal hall and is building a P25-million public market in Special Geographical Area in Midsayap, North Cotabato.Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo...

A POLICEMAN was shot and killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Pagadian City, the capital of Zamboanga del Sur province, the police reported Wednesday, February 9, 2022.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police director, identified t...

FORTY-ONE former New People's Army (NPA) rebels, now known as "Friends Rescued (FRs)," have received over P100,000 cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displa...

TWO associations of farmers in the province of Zamboanga del Norte have received each a unit of hand tractor from the Department of Agriculture (DA).The recipients of hand tractors are the Labukanan Farmers Association and the Association of Farmers ...

THE Army's 1st Infantry Division (ID) has tendered a funeral departure honors to the late Colonel Nolie Anquillano, deputy commander of the Marawi City-based 103rd Infantry Brigade.The funeral departure honors was held Monday, February 7, 2022, a...

THE City Government announced Tuesday, February 8, that the annual search for outstanding Zamboangueños is now accepting nominations.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climco-Salazar said the 2022 Local Achievers Award will search for exemplary Zamboangueños in ...

OVER 100 children were vaccinated as the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-Barmm) and Department of Health (DOH) launched the vaccination of children aged five to 11 Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Cotaba...

FOUR officers and four personnel were awarded Medalya ng Kagalingan (Merit Medal) for exemplary and devotion to duty.The awarding of medal forms part of the 31st Philippine National Police (PNP) founding anniversary celebration coinciding with the tr...

PERSONNEL of the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) underwent a computer literacy training on Sunday, February 6, in Tawi-Tawi courtesy of the autonomous region's Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education-Technical Education and Skill Developmen...

TWO New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, tagged as “significant personalities” of the NPA, surrendered to military authorities in the province of South Cotabato, military officials announced Sunday, February 6, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosari...

NINE former internally displaced communities (IDPs) in the province of Sulu have received some 5,400 heads of egg-laying chickens for a livelihood poultry farm project as they start to live life peacefully.The project is part of the Balik Barangay Pr...

A TOTAL of 120 Olive Ridley turtle gatchlings were released by officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and police in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.Rosevirico Tan, DENR regional information officer, said the turtl...

THE Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MTIT-Barmm) and Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the security of...

THE 1st Infantry Division (ID) has reshuffled some of its key officers as the command strengthens its mission against lawless elements in its area of jurisdiction.The reshuffle involves the 55th Infantry Battalion (IB), 1st Civil-Military Operations ...

THE Zamboanga City Government inaugurated and turned over a newly completed health center and birthing facility Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Sta. Barbara village, Zamboanga City.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who led the turnover ceremony, s...

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is building a P25 million public market in the municipality Kabuntalan, Maguindanao.A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, February 3, in a 640-square-meter lot in Gambar village, wher...

THE Zamboanga City Government rolled out starting Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the distribution of birthday cash gifts to senior citizens.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said the grant of birthday cash incentives is pursuant to Ordinance 466 and...

A LEADER and four New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered in the province of Sultan Kudarat, military officials announced Friday, February 4, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom...

TROOPS of the Army’s 51st Infantry Battalion (IB) have recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) believed to belong to the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) in Lanao del Sur, the military reported.Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Payapaya, 51...

THE Army’s 15th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (CMOBn) based in the province of Sulu is now under new leadership.Installed as the new 15CMOBn commander is Major Emmerson Ian Borja, who replaced Major Chantel May Tingzon, the unit’s acting co...

TWO members of the Daulah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) were killed while four soldiers were wounded in a clash in the province of Lanao del Sur, military officials announced Thursday, February 3, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander...