Regional News

DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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Zamboanga Mayor Dalipe sets up committee for new airport project

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe has taken the initiative to form the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) for the New Zamboanga International Airport Development...

Zamboangueño Alfred Natividad first runner-up in Mr. Universe contest in India

ZAMBOANGA — Philippines' representative Alfred Natividad, hailing from barangay Guiwan, secured the first runner-up position at the Mr. Universe 2023 competition held in Lucknow,...

Woman with disabilities attacked Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Evelyn Andales Empirados, a 35-year-old woman without arms and legs, became the victim of a brutal attack in the vicinity of...

Four dead, three critically wounded in Zamboanga road mishap

 ZAMBOANGA CITY --- Four workers died while three others were critically wounded after the reportedly speeding truck rammed  against another vehicle along the national...

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...

Zamboanga City resumes ‘Wow Sardinas’ tradition following 3-Year pandemic hiatus

ZAMBOANGA CITY – In a heartwarming revival of a beloved tradition, thousands of eager participants gathered along the picturesque kilometer-long expanse of R.T. Lim...
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