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News from Zamboanga Peninsula region
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) has surpassed the ₱4-billion mark in cumulative maritime apprehensions for 2026, underscoring the Philippine Navy’s intensified campaign against smuggling, illegal exploitation…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities arrested a 30-year-old man identified as a police-designated high-value individual (HVI) after a joint anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation led to the seizure of approximately three kilograms…
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — October 7, 2026 — The first batch of 50 foreign nationals subjected to government verification following last week’s inter-agency crackdown in Zamboanga Sibugay has been safely…
GUIPOS, Zamboanga del Sur — The Philippine Army recovered an armed cache containing firearms, hand grenades, communication equipment and suspected explosive-related materials during an operation in Barangay Dalapan, Guipos, Zamboanga…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has strengthened its maritime security posture in Western Mindanao with the arrival of BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35) at Ensign Majini Pier, Naval Station…
PITOGO, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — A 48-year-old man was found dead inside his residence in Barangay Poblacion, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur, on October 3, 2026, prompting police and health authorities…
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Police seized 45 master cases and 43 reams of cigarettes suspected to have been smuggled and arrested two men during an interception operation in Barangay…
SINDANGAN, Zamboanga del Norte — A family is demanding answers and justice following the death of a child at Sindangan District Hospital on October 2, 2026, alleging that repeated requests…
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Police arrested an adult male and seized approximately 50 grams of suspected shabu, along with an unlicensed .38-caliber revolver and live ammunition, in an intensified anti-illegal…
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A 52-year-old man was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants and remained missing after he allegedly ran toward a wooded area following a shooting incident…