News from Zamboanga Peninsula region
Koronadal City, South Cotabato—The City of Isabela de Basilan was named the Grand Winner for the Best Cultural Festival (Independent and Component City Level) at the 25th Association of Tourism… 'Read more' "Isabela de Basilan Wins Grand Prize for Best Cultural Festival at 25th ATOP Pearl Awards"
Zamboanga City – October 8, 2024 – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) Western Mindanao Satellite Office opened its new location today at Veterans Avenue Extension, Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga… 'Read more' "OVP Western Mindanao Opens New Satellite Office Despite Budget Cuts, Continues Vital Services"
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is fast-tracking the implementation of three major projects in Mindanao aimed at boosting the productivity of the region’s agriculture and fisheries sectors, helping it fulfill… 'Read more' "DA Accelerates Key Agricultural Projects in Mindanao to Boost Productivity and Food Security"
Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte — On October 2, 2024, eight individuals celebrated the completion of the reformation program at the Balay Silangan Reformation Center, marking the culmination of a transformative… 'Read more' "Eight Reformists Complete Reformation Program in Roxas"
Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines – The campaign against insurgency and local terrorist groups continues to gain momentum as 41 individuals associated with various threat groups surrendered or were arrested throughout September… 'Read more' "Significant Progress in Campaign Against Threat Groups in September: 41 Surrendered and Arrested"
In a series of anti-smuggling operations in Zamboanga Sibugay, authorities arrested three individuals and confiscated P657,804 worth of illicit cigarettes, according to a report from the Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula… 'Read more' "Three Arrested, P657,804 Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga Sibugay"
The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO 9), led by Regional Director PBGen Bowenn Joey M. Masauding, has raised the security status of the Zamboanga Peninsula to Heightened Alert in preparation… 'Read more' "PRO 9 Declares Heightened Alert in Zamboanga Peninsula Ahead of COC Filing and Zamboanga Hermosa Festival"
A former supporter of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to the authorities in Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Jay R. Capurcos,… 'Read more' "Former Supporter of Communist Terrorist Group Surrenders to Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay"
Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte—September 27, 2024 – A total of 14 drug reformists successfully completed their journey through the Balay Silangan Reformation Program in the municipality of Polanco. The graduation… 'Read more' "14 Drug Reformists Graduate from Balay Silangan Program in Polanco"
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Regional Welfare Office IX (OWWA RWO IX), in cooperation with other government agencies, facilitated the repatriation of 650 Filipino deportees from Malaysia this week. The… 'Read more' "650 Filipino Deportees from Malaysia Repatriated through Zamboanga, Highlighting Ongoing Issues in BARMM"
