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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dapitan City is the Shrine City of the Philippines
DAPIITAN CITY — The City Government of Davao awarded Rizal Exemplar Award to residents and stakeholders for their invaluable contribution in attaining the prestige being the Shrine City of the Philippines in a ceremony in time for the celebration of the 60th founding day of city. Atty. Amalou Monroyo, the City Administrator explained “Rizal being […]
Triathlete ‘Exotic’ wins overall title in Ironman 70.3 in Subic
SUBIC BAY – Triathatlete John De Deus Alcala, better known as John “Exotic” Alcala, emerged victorious as the overall finisher in the individual male category at the recently concluded Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 event held in Subic Bay. Alcala claimed the top spot in the male 25-29 age category. The race proved to be a […]
VP Sara Duterte attends Zamboanga del Norte’s 71st founding anniversary event
DIPOLOG CITY – Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte praised the week-long celebration of Hudyaka-Zanorte during her visit to the 71st founding anniversary of the province. According to Duterte, the holding of the activity is a sign that the province is continuing to develop. “The narrative on your unceasing socio-economic advancement is a […]
23,000 flock to Dapitan’s Easter Sunday celebration
Sun, fun, and rock ‘n roll on the beach is how Dapitan City amps the ante for the post Covid-19 pandemic Easter Sunday Celebration, as the city reveals the Christian world’s second most favorite celebration next to Christmas time. Easter Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating […]
Dapitan City to host Ironman 5150
The historic Shrine City of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte is pushing for tourist influx as it looks forward to capitalize on the popularity of sporting events such as the Ironman Triathlon 5150 as it bids to host it on Sept. 8-10 this year for the first time. City Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos visited Davao […]
Dapitan benchmarks Davao’s Ironman 70.3
DAPITAN CITY — Even before the Alveo Ironman 70.3 kicked off last Sunday, City Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos and the city government have already set the ground for Ironman 5150 competition here. A reason why city government officials set foot in Davao City to observe the event and benchmark Ironman 70.3 in preparation for Ironman […]
300 passengers helpless at Dapitan Airport due to CAAP tech glitch
DAPITAN CITY — The technical glitch involving equipment at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Manila rendered helpless the over 300 airline passengers here. Stranded passengers who are bound to either Cebu City or Manila are waiting a word for their flights as the CAAP has yet to give a clear advisory […]