ZAMBOANGA CITY – The two sitting congressmen of this city, along with four other candidates, have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm elections. John Christian Babiera, the city’s election officer, confirmed Wednesday that the candidates include 1st District Rep. Khymer Olaso, 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe, former … [Read more...] about 2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
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New access road boosts connectivity for San Miguel, Zamboanga del Norte farmers
DAVAO CITY ---The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a new 3.7-kilometer access road in Barangay Laperian, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, significantly benefiting local farming communities. DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia announced that the newly constructed two-lane portland cement concrete pavement road enhances accessibility to essential … [Read more...] about New access road boosts connectivity for San Miguel, Zamboanga del Norte farmers
Police seize P62-M worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga Peninsula in three months
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Police operatives in the Zamboanga Peninsula seized around P62 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during anti-smuggling operations in the last three months. The Police Regional Office (PRO-9) stated that from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, the police seized smuggled cigarettes worth P62.6 million from the 145 operations against smuggling in the … [Read more...] about Police seize P62-M worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga Peninsula in three months
Young couple carrying the cadaver of their baby killed in road crash
DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte — A young couple onboard a motorbike with the cadaver of their one-month-old baby were killed in an accident along the national highway in Leon Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte. Major Anjelo Acuzar, the municipal police chief, said the victims, Ronald Canion, 33, and his partner Roxanne Dipolog, 23, were traveling from Ipil, Zamboanga del Norte, … [Read more...] about Young couple carrying the cadaver of their baby killed in road crash
5 dead, P62.5M damage in Zamboanga fireworks warehouse explosion
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Five individuals were killed and 24 others were injured in a devastating explosion at a fireworks warehouse on Marquez Drive, Tetuan, on Saturday afternoon, June 29. According to the latest report from the City Fire Department, the explosion destroyed the storage facility and a nearby residential house, while 15 other structures sustained … [Read more...] about 5 dead, P62.5M damage in Zamboanga fireworks warehouse explosion
