From Onse Islas to Dies Islas? What Zamboanga Stands to Lose
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,…
Woman arrested in anti-online child exploitation operation in Zamboanga City
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…
Man Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Drug and Firearms Raid; Over ₱100K Worth of Shabu Seized
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…
Netizen Raises Concerns Over Slow Justice Process After Theft Complaint in Dipolog City
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…
Father, Teenager Die in Dapitan Boat Tragedy During Family Outing
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…
Carnapping Suspect Nabbed in Zamboanga del Sur Through Swift Army-Police Operation
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A suspected carnapping offender was apprehended on May 31, 2026, following a rapid and coordinated security operation conducted by troops of the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT)…
Authorities Recover 96 Boxes of Abandoned Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities recovered at least 96 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes believed to have been abandoned by unidentified individuals in Sitio Malasugat, Barangay Sangali, on Sunday morning, May…
171 Firearms Surrendered in Sulu as Army Strengthens Rido-Free, Gun-Free Campaign
SULU, Philippines — The ongoing implementation of the Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) Campaign of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade has resulted in another successful firearm hand-over in the…
₱6.8-Million Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized, 3 Drug Suspects Arrested in Zamboanga City Buy-Bust
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities confiscated approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱6.8 million and arrested three alleged drug personalities during a joint anti-illegal drug…
Firearm Surrendered After Indiscriminate Firing Incident in Siasi, Sulu
SIASI, Sulu — Government troops and local officials successfully secured the voluntary surrender of a firearm following an indiscriminate firing incident in Siasi, Sulu, underscoring the continuing gains of the…