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News from Zamboanga Peninsula region
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Panic and fear spread among residents and motorists along MCLL Highway in Barangay Putik on Thursday, June 4, after a man allegedly armed with two long bladed…
SULU, Philippines — The military’s intensified campaign to build peaceful, gun-free communities in Sulu continues to gain momentum, with two more firearms voluntarily surrendered in separate municipalities this week, bringing…
BALIGUIAN, Zamboanga del Norte — As the first rays of sunlight touched the shores of Barangay Mamad on the morning of May 25, what appeared to be an ordinary day…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A heated dispute between siblings ended in violence after one brother allegedly stabbed the other during an altercation in Purok Scorpion, Barangay Buluan, Ipil, on Sunday…
TALIPAO, Sulu – June 1, 2026 — The Municipality of Talipao has formally been placed under a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) Status, marking a major milestone in its…
If the confirmed sale of part of Bugias Island within the Onse Islas area is truly legal, then perhaps the greater question is no longer legality — but morality, accountability,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities arrested a 27-year-old woman during an anti-online sexual exploitation operation conducted in Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga City, on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026. The suspect, identified only…
MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested an adult male during a search warrant operation that led to the seizure of more than ₱100,000 worth of suspected shabu and firearm-related evidence…
DIPOLOG CITY — A netizen’s emotional post about the challenges of seeking justice after becoming a victim of theft has gained attention online, shedding light on the lengthy legal process…
DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte — A supposed joyful family outing ended in tragedy after a father and a 16-year-old boy drowned when a rented small boat capsized off Heaven’s…