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News from Zamboanga Peninsula region
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully intercepted a motorized jungkung carrying an estimated ₱1.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a maritime patrol operation off the coast…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — What was supposed to be an ordinary afternoon of play turned into a lifelong tragedy for an 11-year-old boy from Phase 4, Valle Vista, Barangay Kasanyangan, after…
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities launched a major operation in Tukuran town to rescue minors and adults allegedly involved in prostitution, following reports of human trafficking and sexual exploitation…
JOLO, SULU — What began as an ordinary rainy morning in Barangay San Raymundo turned into a scene of heartbreak and tragedy after two old Acacia trees were uprooted by…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered tied up and bearing multiple wounds in a seaside mangrove area in Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City, on Wednesday…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A 9-year-old boy was bitten on the neck by a pet monkey in Barangay Capisan, Zamboanga City, on Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025. According to the initial…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A 28-year-old man was shot dead in a brazen motorcycle ambush along Delos Santos Drive in Barangay Tugbungan, Zamboanga City, on Tuesday evening, in what authorities suspect…
Authorities Remind the Public That Help Is Always Available for Those Battling Depression AURORA, Zamboanga del Sur — A 42-year-old driver was found lifeless inside his home in Barangay Lubid…
DIPOLOG CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — The vibrant colors, rich flavors, and enduring traditions of the Philippines came alive as the Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2025 officially opened on Friday,…
Authorities Urge Contractors to Strengthen Safety Measures at Construction Sites Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur – A 31-year-old man was killed while his passenger was critically injured after their motorcycle fell…