ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – In a private funeral ceremony in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, the 57-year-old broadcaster Juan "Johnny Walker" Jumalon was laid to rest on Sunday, November 12. Alongside family, relatives, close friends, and former political associates paid their respects, offering support and condolences. The family is still grappling with the loss of their patriarch, … [Read more...] about Broadcaster ‘Johnny Walker’ Jumalon Laid to Rest
Foreign military attachés explore Dapitan City for future tourism despite travel advisories
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – Dapitan City Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos expressed optimism about the prospects of boosting tourism in Dapitan City following a recent visit by a group of foreign armed forces attachés. This visit comes as Dapitan City and the province of Zamboanga del Norte found their way onto the list of destinations for the Foreign Armed Forces Attachés (FAFA) group, … [Read more...] about Foreign military attachés explore Dapitan City for future tourism despite travel advisories
Dapiteños Commemorate the Historic Arrival of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal
DAPITAN CITY – The local government of Dapitan City commemorated the arrival of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on July 17, 1892. Last year, the re-enactment of Rizal's arrival in Dapitan through "Revisitamos Dapitan" shed light on Rizal's life during his stay in the city, allowing the residents to gain a deeper understanding of his experiences. According to Emmanuel Calairo, … [Read more...] about Dapiteños Commemorate the Historic Arrival of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal
Miss Dapitan Returns After Three Years of Pandemic Hiatus
DAPITAN CITY – After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the prestigious Miss Dapitan pageant made a triumphant comeback this year, as part of the annual Kinabayo Festival. Previously, one of the highlights of the Kinabayo Festival was the selection of the most beautiful and intelligent young lady in Dapitan who would become the city's Ambassadress of Goodwill. The … [Read more...] about Miss Dapitan Returns After Three Years of Pandemic Hiatus
Dapitan LGU honors outstanding residents
DAPITAN –The local government of Dapitan City recently presented awards to the esteemed residents who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the city. The distinguished recognition, known as the Gawad Dapitanon: Rizal Exemplar Award 2023, was bestowed upon them during a heartfelt ceremony. Ever since its establishment as a city in 1963, Dapitan … [Read more...] about Dapitan LGU honors outstanding residents
