Philippines Zamboanga
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:06:00 +0800Troops seize food cache of NPA rebels
TROOPS have seized food cache of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels in a remote village of Zamboanga del Norte, the military reported Friday, February 18, 2022.Lieutenant Colon...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:05:00 +0800Covid-19 cases drop with more new recoveries
RESIDENTS of Zamboanga City were advised to remain vigilant despite the continuous decline in active coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases."Let us remain vigilant in the fight...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:04:00 +0800NFWM promotes 4 reservist officers, 5 enlisted men
FOUR reservist officers and five enlisted personnel of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) were promoted to the next higher ranks.The promoted reservist officers and enlisted...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:03:00 +08003 Dawlah Islamiyah members surrender
THREE members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG), including a minor, have surrendered to government authorities in Marawi City, military officials announced Thursday, Febr...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:01:00 +0800Known drug suspect yield shabu, rifle
A KNOWN drug suspect was arrested in possession of illegal drugs and a high-powered firearm in an anti-drug operation in the province of Lanao del Sur, military officials announced...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0800Troops rehab road in Sulu
SECURITY forces are rehabilitating a road linking two villages to provide residents in the area safer travel in the province of Sulu. The rehabilitation works cover 5,789 meters o...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:24:00 +0800Zamboanga del Sur women's group get DOST aid
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the grant-in-aid (GIA) program, has provided more than P200,000 financial assistance to boost the livelihood undertaking of...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:20:00 +0800Juvenile reticulated python released in Dapitan City
PERSONNEL of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte released a juvenile reticulated python back to its natural habitat in the...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:54:00 +0800Number 5 drug suspect nabbed
POLICEMEN have arrested a number 5 drug suspect (station level) in an anti-drug operation in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, a top police official said Tuesday, February 1...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:53:00 +0800BIFF field commander, 13 members surrender
A FIELD commander and 13 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Karialan faction surrendered to military authorities Monday, February 14, in North Cotabato, mili...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:50:00 +0800Barmm builds P231-M housing project in Midsayap
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm), through the Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan (Kapyanan), is constructing 350 units core shelters worth P231 million in Midsayap,...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:03:00 +08005 'Tabak' officers promoted to high rank
FIVE senior officers of the Army's 1st "Tabak" Infantry Division (ID) have been promoted to the next higher rank.Promoted were Majors Arnel Fabriaga, Malvin Ligutan,...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:03:00 +08002 nabbed in anti-drug operations
TWO people were arrested, while close to P10,000 worth of substance believed to be shabu were seized in two separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City, a top police official a...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:45:00 +0800Police, military receive motorbikes from Zamboanga City Government
THE local police and military forces received another assistance package as the Zamboanga City Government remains unrelenting in its commitment to security.A total of 63 units of m...
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:04:00 +0800Checkpoint bombing suspect nabbed in Basilan
JOINT military and police forces have arrested in a law enforcement operation one of the suspects during the August 31, 2021 bomb attack at a government checkpoint in Basilan provi...
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:32:00 +0800Zamboanga City frontliners receive ‘LifeWear’ shirts
FRONTLINERS from various local agencies received “LifeWear” (dry T-shirts) from private institutions amid the health pandemic.This came after as the Uniqlo Philippines partnered wi...
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:31:00 +0800Rescued green sea turtle released off Zamboanga City
A GREEN sea turtle was released off Paseo del Mar Saturday, February 12, in Zone 4 village, Zamboanga City.Dr. Mario Arriola, Office of the City Veterinarian (OCvet) chief, said th...
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:48:00 +0800DA turns over P139-M projects to Zamboanga Sibugay town
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally turned over on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the completed farm-to-market road and a bridge worth P139 million to the municipal gover...
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:48:00 +0800P102,000 shabu seized in Sibugay town drug den
LAWMEN arrested three people and seized some P102,000 worth of illegal drugs as they dismantled a drug den in Ipil, the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay province.Police Colonel Al...
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:48:00 +0800Westmincom, DSWD strengthen partnership
THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has assured the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that it is ready to provide assistance to the agency.Lieutenant Genera...
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:19:00 +0800Zamboanga City strengthens border control
THE local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has strengthened its border control to prevent and contain the spread of Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).Mayor...
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:18:00 +08002 dead, 7 hurt in Zamboanga Sibugay mishap
TWO persons died, while seven others were wounded in a vehicular accident in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Friday, February 11.The Zamboanga Sibugay Police...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:39:00 +08002 nabbed, P340,000 shabu seized in Zamboanga City
LAWMEN have arrested two people and seized P340,000 worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, a top police official said Thursday, February 10, 2022.Polic...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:38:00 +0800Samar Cobra freed in Zambo Sur forest
PERSONNEL of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have released a Samar Cobra back to its natural habitat in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.DENR Regional I...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:37:00 +0800Barmm unveils town hall, builds public market
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) has completed the construction of the P3.5-million municipal hall and is building a P25-million public market in Special...
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:49:00 +0800Cop killed in Pagadian City
A POLICEMAN was shot and killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Pagadian City, the capital of Zamboanga del Sur province, the police reported Wednesday, February 9, 2022.Police Colo...
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:49:00 +080041 'Friends Rescued' get cash aid from DOLE
FORTY-ONE former New People's Army (NPA) rebels, now known as "Friends Rescued (FRs)," have received over P100,000 cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Em...
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:46:00 +0800Zambo Norte farmers groups receive hand tractors
TWO associations of farmers in the province of Zamboanga del Norte have received each a unit of hand tractor from the Department of Agriculture (DA).The recipients of hand tractors...
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:01:00 +0800103rd deputy brigade commander gets funeral honors
THE Army's 1st Infantry Division (ID) has tendered a funeral departure honors to the late Colonel Nolie Anquillano, deputy commander of the Marawi City-based 103rd Infantry Bri...
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:01:00 +0800Zamboanga City achievers search open for nominations
THE City Government announced Tuesday, February 8, that the annual search for outstanding Zamboangueños is now accepting nominations.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climco-Salazar said the 20...
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:52:00 +0800Barmm, DOH-Soccsksargen launch Covid-19 vax for kids
OVER 100 children were vaccinated as the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-Barmm) and Department of Health (DOH) launched the vaccinati...
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:09:00 +08004 officers, 4 personnel received merit medal
FOUR officers and four personnel were awarded Medalya ng Kagalingan (Merit Medal) for exemplary and devotion to duty.The awarding of medal forms part of the 31st Philippine Nationa...
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:51:00 +0800Marine troops undergo computer literacy training
PERSONNEL of the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) underwent a computer literacy training on Sunday, February 6, in Tawi-Tawi courtesy of the autonomous region's Ministry of Basic, Hi...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:05:00 +08002 NPA rebels surrender in Central Mindanao
TWO New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, tagged as “significant personalities” of the NPA, surrendered to military authorities in the province of South Cotabato, military officials anno...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:04:00 +0800Ex-IDPs in Sulu town get livelihood project
NINE former internally displaced communities (IDPs) in the province of Sulu have received some 5,400 heads of egg-laying chickens for a livelihood poultry farm project as they star...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:02:00 +0800120 Olive Ridley hatchlings freed in Zamboanga del Norte town
A TOTAL of 120 Olive Ridley turtle gatchlings were released by officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and police in the province of Zamboanga del N...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:01:00 +0800Barmm's tourism ministry, police ink security pact
THE Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MTIT-Barmm) and Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR...
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:24:00 +08001ID reshuffles some key officers
THE 1st Infantry Division (ID) has reshuffled some of its key officers as the command strengthens its mission against lawless elements in its area of jurisdiction.The reshuffle inv...
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:24:00 +0800Zamboanga City Government unveils health facility in Sta. Barbara
THE Zamboanga City Government inaugurated and turned over a newly completed health center and birthing facility Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Sta. Barbara village, Zamboanga City....
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:20:00 +0800Barmm builds P25-M market in Maguindanao town
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is building a P25 million public market in the municipality Kabuntalan, Maguindanao.A groundbreaking ceremony was held T...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:55:00 +0800Zamboanga City elderly receive birthday cash gift
THE Zamboanga City Government rolled out starting Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the distribution of birthday cash gifts to senior citizens.Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:54:00 +08005 NPA rebels surrender to government troops
A LEADER and four New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered in the province of Sultan Kudarat, military officials announced Friday, February 4, 2022.Lieutenant General Alfred...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:53:00 +080051IB troops discover improvised explosive devices in Lanao del Sur
TROOPS of the Army’s 51st Infantry Battalion (IB) have recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) believed to belong to the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) in Lanao del...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:52:00 +080011ID installs new 'Bainglasahun' battalion commander
THE Army’s 15th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (CMOBn) based in the province of Sulu is now under new leadership.Installed as the new 15CMOBn commander is Major Emmerson Ian B...
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:23:00 +08002 Daulah Islamiyah terrorists killed, 4 soldiers hurt
TWO members of the Daulah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) were killed while four soldiers were wounded in a clash in the province of Lanao del Sur, military officials announced Thursd...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:07:00 +08002 Zamboanga Peninsula senior police officers promoted
THE Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula has promoted two senior police officers to the next higher rank.Promoted to the ranks of police colonel were Police Lieutenant...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:32:00 +08001ID gets new officer, another promoted
A SENIOR officer was assigned to the Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division (ID) while a junior officer of the same command was promoted to the next higher rank.Assigned to the 1ID i...
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:01:00 +080010 loose firearms surrendered in Tawi-Tawi town
A TOTAL of 10 loose firearms were surrendered to authorities as a result of the intensified campaign against unlicensed guns in Tawi-Tawi, as the 2022 national and local election i...
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:57:00 +0800Taxi service launch in Zamboanga City airport
TAXI services are now available at the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA).This, as ZIA, in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) and the City...
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:57:00 +080053IB inaugurates circumferential road
THE Army's 53rd Infantry "Matapat" Battalion (IB), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur, inaugurated the circumferential road at Camp Ma...