Philippines Zamboanga
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:42:00 +0800Zamboanga City Covid-19 recovery rate climbs to 92.37%
THE local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) announced that the Covid-19 recovery rate in Zamboanga City has climbed to 92.37 percent.The local IATF said that 3,364 patients
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:41:00 +0800Basilan anti-drug sting nets 1
POLICE operatives have arrested a 22-year-old drug personality in an anti-drug operation in the province of Basilan, an official said Friday, January 1, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:26:00 +08004 ex-NPA members receive livelihood aid
THE Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government has provided livelihood cash assistance to four former communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels to enable them to put up a small business and start a new
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:25:00 +0800Health official renews call for protocols compliance
THE local health office renewed its appeal to the public to faithfully comply with safety and health protocols and to avoid social gatherings due to the threat of a new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) variant
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:23:00 +0800Fish trader falls in anti-drug sting
POLICE operatives have arrested a fish trader and seized P138,000 worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, an official said Thursday, December 31, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:02:00 +0800Dawlah Islamiya supporter killed in drug bust
AN ALLEGED supporter of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (Isis)-inspired Dawlah Islamiya was killed in a shootout during a buy-bust operation in the province of South Cotabato, officials announced
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:01:00 +0800Marine troops seize smuggled cigarettes
JOINT military and police forces have seized a shipment of P1.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Maguindanao, officials announced.Lieutenant Chester Ross Cabaltera, Naval Forces Western Mindanao
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0800Southern backdoor maritime patrols intensified
THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has directed the different joint task force commanders to intensify maritime patrols to deny entry of all ships carrying passengers, particularly from Sabah to
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:49:00 +0800Village exec killed in drive-by gun attack
A VILLAGE official was killed in a drive-by gun attack in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Tuesday, December 29.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:48:00 +0800Riding-in-tandem gunmen kill businessman
THE Zamboanga City Police Office's (ZCPO) Station 7 has been ordered to conduct an in-depth probe into the gun slay of a businessman in Zamboanga City.Police Colonel Rexmel Reyes, ZCPO director, issued
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:46:00 +0800Army, Zamboanga del Sur town hold peace symposium
THE Municipal Government of Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, together with the 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB) and Margosatubig police, initiated the conduct of Peace Building Forum and Islamic Symposium
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:45:00 +0800Barmm takes over Cotabato City, 63 North Cotabato schools
THE Department of Education's (DepEd) Cotabato City Division, along with schools from 63 villages in North Cotabato, are now under the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:23:00 +0800Anti-drug operation nets 3, P6.8-M shabu in Zamboanga Sibugay
THREE alleged big-time drug personalities, two of them businessmen, were arrested while some P6.8 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in an anti-drug operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay,
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:01:00 +0800Lopez Jaena’s Top 5 most-wanted person nabbed
JOINT police operatives arrested in a law enforcement operation one of the most wanted persons in Misamis Occidental, an official said Monday, December 28, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:44:00 +08002 communist NPA terrorists surrender
TWO communist New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists have decided to abandon their armed struggle and surrendered a day after Christmas Day as they choose to live a peaceful life.Lieutenant General Corleto
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:43:00 +0800Zamboanga City urges continued health protocols compliance
THE city government of Zamboanga continue to appeal the public to strictly comply all safety and health protocols for their protection against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).This, as this city
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:37:00 +08005 Barmm LGUs receive P25M each to build town hall
FIVE towns have received P25 million each for financing and capability development on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:59:00 +0800Westmincom units hold Christmas gift-giving
THE different units under the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) separately held gift-giving and outreach programs in partnership with concerned stakeholders, sharing the blessings of Christmas.Colonel
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:58:00 +0800Anti-drug sting nets drug syndicate member
A MEMBER of a drug syndicate was arrested in a law enforcement operation in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.Police Brigadier General Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:56:00 +0800Carpenter, driver killed on Christmas Day
A CARPENTER and a driver were killed in a Chirstmas Day gun attack in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 19:07:00 +0800Motorcycle-truck collides head-in, 1 dead
ONE person died in a highway collision in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, disclosed
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 19:06:00 +0800Zamboanga City gives birthday cash gifts to elderly
THE local government of Zamboanga City, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), has distributed birthday cash gifts to elderly, who are active members of the Federation of Senior
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 19:04:00 +0800DOH recognizes Zamboanga City's Covid-19 response
THE local government was recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) for its efforts in chartering the regional response against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Zamboanga City was one the local government
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 18:10:00 +0800Army conducts gratitude parade
THE Army's 53rd Infantry “Matapat” Battalion (IB) recently held a gratitude parade to express its appreciation and thankfulness to the people of Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur.The Municipality of Guipos
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:14:00 +0800Laborer yields P93,000 worth of ‘shabu’
POLICEMEN have arrested a laborer and seized P93,000 worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Dipolog City, the capital of Zamboanga del Norte, an official announced Thursday, December 24.Police
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:12:00 +0800Zambo Norte’s Top 10 wanted person falls
POLICE operatives have arrested in a law enforcement operation a native of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, who is listed as one of the most wanted persons of the province, an official announced Thursday.Arrested
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:09:00 +0800Army shares goodies to ex-Dawlah Islamiya
THE Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion (IB) has distributed goodies to former members of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Dawlah Islamiya in Lanao del Sur, an official announced.Lieutenant
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:59:00 +0800BIFF member killed, militia hurt in Maguindanao clash
A MEMBER of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) was killed while a militiaman was wounded in a clash in the province of Maguindanao, military officials announced Thursday.Lieutenant General Corleto
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:05:00 +0800Troops uncover NPA lair in Sultan Kudarat
GOVERNMENT troops have uncovered a hastily abandoned lair of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Sultan Kudarat, officials announced Wednesday, December 23, 2020.Lieutenant
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:04:00 +0800Zamboanga City Covid-19 recovery cases stands at 90%
THE recovery rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) remained at 90 percent in Zamboanga City, a health official announced.Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, City Health Office chief, said this city has registered
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0800Barmm gives equipment to Maguindanao hospitals
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has provided complete sets of mechanical ventilators to government hospitals across the region to strengthen its efforts and capacity in addressing
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:54:00 +080011th Infantry Division trains more soldiers
FIFTY-THREE candidate soldiers are now undergoing a 16-week rigorous training at the 11th Infantry Division Training School (IDTS) in the province of Sulu, officials said.Colonel Wendell Basat, 11IDTS
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:53:00 +0800Mayor vetoes disputable 2021 budget line items
MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has vetoed disputable line items in the 2021 annual budget in the amount of P4.38 million that was approved by the City Council early this month."Our people deserve
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:51:00 +0800Anti-drug stings net 2, P40,000 shabu
TWO drug suspects, one of them was previously arrested but released through plea bargaining, were nabbed, while P40,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate operations in Zamboanga Peninsula,
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:21:00 +0800Anti-drug operations net 5 drug personalities
FIVE drug personalities were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, the police reported Monday, December 21.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:20:00 +0800Barmm grants incentives to performing LGUs
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has awarded and grant incentives to 118 local government units (LGUs) for excellent performance this year.Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, Minister
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:52:00 +0800Military engineers’ projects constrict ASG movements
BRIGADIER General Anthony Cacayuran, commander of 54th Engineering Brigade (54EBde), vowed to continue supporting the 11th Infantry Division (ID) in its quest to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:50:00 +0800Tawi-Tawi town turns over loose firearms
THE municipal government of Panglima Sugala in the province of Tawi-Tawi has turned over 45 assorted loose firearms, magazines and ammunition to the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12).The turnover
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:49:00 +0800HVT, 6 others nabbed in anti-drug operations
SEVEN drug personalities, including a high-value target (HVT), were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, the police reported Sunday, December 20, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco,
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 19:09:00 +0800Zamboanga City receives P16-M Covid-19 response fund
THE Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) of the Alsons Group of Companies has provided a boost to Zamboanga City’s campaign against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Engineer Jose Marie Torrejon,
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 19:07:00 +08002 fall in anti-drug operations in Zamboanga Peninsula
TWO persons, including a street-level pusher, were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported Saturday, December 19, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:39:00 +0800Militiaman hurt in gun attack; suspects nabbed
A MILITIAMAN was shot and wounded while the culprits were arrested in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Saturday, December 19, 2020.The Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Police Office identified
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:56:00 +0800Smuggled cigarettes shipment seized
JOINT police and military operatives seized a shipment of smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of P1.06 million in Zamboanga City, an official said.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:54:00 +0800Farmers group gets P180,000 assistance
THE Department of Agriculture-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) program has provided a boost to the livelihood of an association of farmers in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.The beneficiary
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:29:00 +0800Lawmen nab 4 ‘crime syndicate’ members
MILITARY and police forces have arrested in a raid four crime syndicate members in Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials announced.Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:27:00 +0800Driver, beautician fall in drug busts
A DRIVER and a beautician were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the police reported Thursday, December 17, 2020.Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:24:00 +0800Zamboanga mayor seeks in-depth probe in 2 shooting cases
MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has directed local police to thoroughly investigate the recent shooting incidents despite the pandemic in Zamboanga City, the latest victims of which were a policeman
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:16:00 +0800NPA squad leader surrenders
A RANKING New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to government authorities in Iligan City, military officials announced.Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:20:00 +08001ID boosts support force
THE 1st Infantry Division (ID), the premier unit of the Philippine Army, has strengthened its support force to address security threats in its area of responsibility.Major General Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander,
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:20:00 +080010 centenarians receive cash incentives
THE local government of Zamboanga City announced Tuesday, December 15, 2020, that 10 centenarians received P50,000 each or a total of P.5 million cash incentives provided under City Ordinance 459.Socorro