THE local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) announced that the Covid-19 recovery rate in Zamboanga City has climbed to 92.37 percent.The local IATF said that 3,364 patients

POLICE operatives have arrested a 22-year-old drug personality in an anti-drug operation in the province of Basilan, an official said Friday, January 1, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional

THE Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government has provided livelihood cash assistance to four former communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels to enable them to put up a small business and start a new

THE local health office renewed its appeal to the public to faithfully comply with safety and health protocols and to avoid social gatherings due to the threat of a new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) variant

POLICE operatives have arrested a fish trader and seized P138,000 worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, an official said Thursday, December 31, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police

AN ALLEGED supporter of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (Isis)-inspired Dawlah Islamiya was killed in a shootout during a buy-bust operation in the province of South Cotabato, officials announced

JOINT military and police forces have seized a shipment of P1.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Maguindanao, officials announced.Lieutenant Chester Ross Cabaltera, Naval Forces Western Mindanao

THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has directed the different joint task force commanders to intensify maritime patrols to deny entry of all ships carrying passengers, particularly from Sabah to

A VILLAGE official was killed in a drive-by gun attack in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Tuesday, December 29.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula

THE Zamboanga City Police Office's (ZCPO) Station 7 has been ordered to conduct an in-depth probe into the gun slay of a businessman in Zamboanga City.Police Colonel Rexmel Reyes, ZCPO director, issued

THE Municipal Government of Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, together with the 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB) and Margosatubig police, initiated the conduct of Peace Building Forum and Islamic Symposium

THE Department of Education's (DepEd) Cotabato City Division, along with schools from 63 villages in North Cotabato, are now under the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro

THREE alleged big-time drug personalities, two of them businessmen, were arrested while some P6.8 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in an anti-drug operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay,

JOINT police operatives arrested in a law enforcement operation one of the most wanted persons in Misamis Occidental, an official said Monday, December 28, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional

TWO communist New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists have decided to abandon their armed struggle and surrendered a day after Christmas Day as they choose to live a peaceful life.Lieutenant General Corleto

THE city government of Zamboanga continue to appeal the public to strictly comply all safety and health protocols for their protection against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).This, as this city

FIVE towns have received P25 million each for financing and capability development on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region

THE different units under the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) separately held gift-giving and outreach programs in partnership with concerned stakeholders, sharing the blessings of Christmas.Colonel

A MEMBER of a drug syndicate was arrested in a law enforcement operation in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

A CARPENTER and a driver were killed in a Chirstmas Day gun attack in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information

ONE person died in a highway collision in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, disclosed

THE local government of Zamboanga City, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), has distributed birthday cash gifts to elderly, who are active members of the Federation of Senior

THE local government was recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) for its efforts in chartering the regional response against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Zamboanga City was one the local government

THE Army's 53rd Infantry “Matapat” Battalion (IB) recently held a gratitude parade to express its appreciation and thankfulness to the people of Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur.The Municipality of Guipos

POLICEMEN have arrested a laborer and seized P93,000 worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Dipolog City, the capital of Zamboanga del Norte, an official announced Thursday, December 24.Police

POLICE operatives have arrested in a law enforcement operation a native of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, who is listed as one of the most wanted persons of the province, an official announced Thursday.Arrested

THE Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion (IB) has distributed goodies to former members of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Dawlah Islamiya in Lanao del Sur, an official announced.Lieutenant

A MEMBER of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) was killed while a militiaman was wounded in a clash in the province of Maguindanao, military officials announced Thursday.Lieutenant General Corleto

GOVERNMENT troops have uncovered a hastily abandoned lair of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Sultan Kudarat, officials announced Wednesday, December 23, 2020.Lieutenant

THE recovery rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) remained at 90 percent in Zamboanga City, a health official announced.Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, City Health Office chief, said this city has registered

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has provided complete sets of mechanical ventilators to government hospitals across the region to strengthen its efforts and capacity in addressing

FIFTY-THREE candidate soldiers are now undergoing a 16-week rigorous training at the 11th Infantry Division Training School (IDTS) in the province of Sulu, officials said.Colonel Wendell Basat, 11IDTS

MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has vetoed disputable line items in the 2021 annual budget in the amount of P4.38 million that was approved by the City Council early this month."Our people deserve

TWO drug suspects, one of them was previously arrested but released through plea bargaining, were nabbed, while P40,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate operations in Zamboanga Peninsula,

FIVE drug personalities were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, the police reported Monday, December 21.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has awarded and grant incentives to 118 local government units (LGUs) for excellent performance this year.Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, Minister

BRIGADIER General Anthony Cacayuran, commander of 54th Engineering Brigade (54EBde), vowed to continue supporting the 11th Infantry Division (ID) in its quest to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and

THE municipal government of Panglima Sugala in the province of Tawi-Tawi has turned over 45 assorted loose firearms, magazines and ammunition to the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12).The turnover

SEVEN drug personalities, including a high-value target (HVT), were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, the police reported Sunday, December 20, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco,

THE Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) of the Alsons Group of Companies has provided a boost to Zamboanga City’s campaign against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Engineer Jose Marie Torrejon,

TWO persons, including a street-level pusher, were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Saturday, December 19, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional

A MILITIAMAN was shot and wounded while the culprits were arrested in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Saturday, December 19, 2020.The Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Police Office identified

JOINT police and military operatives seized a shipment of smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of P1.06 million in Zamboanga City, an official said.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga

THE Department of Agriculture-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) program has provided a boost to the livelihood of an association of farmers in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.The beneficiary

MILITARY and police forces have arrested in a raid four crime syndicate members in Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials announced.Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao

A DRIVER and a beautician were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the police reported Thursday, December 17, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional

MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has directed local police to thoroughly investigate the recent shooting incidents despite the pandemic in Zamboanga City, the latest victims of which were a policeman

A RANKING New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to government authorities in Iligan City, military officials announced.Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command

THE 1st Infantry Division (ID), the premier unit of the Philippine Army, has strengthened its support force to address security threats in its area of responsibility.Major General Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander,

THE local government of Zamboanga City announced Tuesday, December 15, 2020, that 10 centenarians received P50,000 each or a total of P.5 million cash incentives provided under City Ordinance 459.Socorro