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BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur – A 33-year-old farmer was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm late Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, in Barangay Matin-ao, Bayog town. According to authorities,…
Zamboanga City, June 20, 2025 — Authorities confiscated an estimated ₱43 million worth of imported cigarettes aboard two pumpboats intercepted off the coast of Zamboanga City on Wednesday, June 18.…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Gender and Development (GAD) advocates welcomed the passage of Ordinance No. 719, also known as the Safe Spaces Ordinance of Zamboanga City, during the second regular meeting…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — As one of his final official acts, outgoing Mayor John Dalipe signed 13 key city ordinances on Thursday afternoon, June 19, during a ceremonial signing held…
VINCENZO SAGUN, Zamboanga del Sur (June 20, 2025) — Tragedy struck on the night of June 19 when Jesrel Gasper Himang, the Provincial Information Officer (PIO) of Zamboanga del Sur,…
Zamboanga City, June 19, 2025 — In a strong show of commitment to public safety and disaster resilience, SM City Mindpro actively participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake…
Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines – June 17, 2025 — An active member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants early Tuesday afternoon in Barangay…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A tragic ambush in Sitio Dulian, Barangay Calabasa claimed the lives of a 78-year-old man and his 17-year-old grandson on Monday, sparking outrage and concern among local…
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur – A 43-year-old Indian businessman sustained gunshot wounds after being attacked by two unidentified suspects around 10:00 PM on June 16, 2025, along F.S. Pajares…
ZAMBOANGA CITY | June 13, 2025 — In a bid to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families, the Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 (DOLE 9),…