Foreign Vessel Stranded Off Labason, Authorities Clarify Situation
LABASON, Zamboanga del Norte — A foreign vessel identified as Crane Ship Isabel Fo 1 was stranded off the waters of Labason for several days, sparking concern and speculation among…
Two Fatalities Retrieved in Labason Landslide; Authorities Highlight Unity, Vigilance, and Need for Stronger Preparedness
LABASON, Zamboanga del Norte — A massive landslide struck Purok 3, Barangay Ubay, Labason, on the afternoon of September 3, 2025, leaving two residents buried under earth and debris following…
DA Hands Over Carabao and Goat Multiplier Farms to Farmers’ Groups in Zamboanga Peninsula
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur / Labason, Zamboanga del Norte – The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its National Livestock Program (NLP) under the Livelihood Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) Project,…
P503,000 Worth of Shabu Seized Inside Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Jail
Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte — Authorities discovered more than ₱503,000 worth of shabu during a surprise inspection inside the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Jail in Don Jose Aguirre, Manukan, on…
Smuggled Cigarettes Hidden in Charcoal Seized in Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte – August 7, 2025 — Authorities from the Katipunan Municipal Police Station intercepted a wing van loaded with an estimated 165 boxes of smuggled cigarettes early…
Marcos Leads Turnover of 106 Patient Transport Vehicles to Mindanao LGUs, Strengthening Emergency Healthcare Access
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte | August 1, 2025 — In a landmark healthcare initiative for Mindanao, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial turnover of 106 Patient Transport…
MNLF Leader Shot Dead in Sibuco Ambush; Police Pursue Killers
SIBUCO, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — A senior commander of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, in an ambush staged…
Bamboo Processing Center Breaks Ground in Zamboanga del Norte, Ushering in Grassroots Empowerment
LEON B. POSTIGO, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — A new chapter in community-based enterprise development is underway as the Tiniguiban Farmers Agrarian Reform Cooperative (TFARCO) celebrated the groundbreaking of its future…
ZNMC Downgraded to Level 1 Hospital: Services Slashed, Patients to Shoulder More Costs
Dipolog City, July 6, 2025 — The Department of Health (DOH) has formally downgraded the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC) from a Level 2 to a Level 1 hospital…
4 Killed After LGU Rescue Truck Plunges Into Dapitan River
Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur – June 24, 2025 — A tragic accident unfolded in Brgy. El Paraiso, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte, after a rescue truck owned by the local…