DAVAO CITY — The 2024 Council Scout Jamboree at Climaco Freedom Park in Abong-Abong, Pasonanca, came to a halt on Thursday, December 12, as a devastating accident resulted in the loss of three senior Boy Scout leaders and left 11 others injured. Mayor John Dalipe made the difficult decision to cancel the four-day event, which was originally slated to run from December 12 to … [Read more...] about 3 Boy Scout masters die, 11 hurt in jamboree electrocution accident
Zamboanga Peninsula
Missing American Vlogger reportedly killed in captivity
DAVAO CITY – American vlogger Elliot Eastman, 26, reportedly died in captivity the night of his abduction on October 17, 2024. This was revealed by Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula acting spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Ramoncelio Sawan, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Police said they are yet to find Eastman's body and have not clarified the motive … [Read more...] about Missing American Vlogger reportedly killed in captivity
CIDG confiscates Php28.9M worth of smuggles cigarettes in Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY — The personnel of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized smuggled cigarettes worth Php28,993,800.00 during a coordinated operation in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City. The operation, codenamed Oplan Mega Shopper, was conducted from late evening on November 27, 2024, to the afternoon of November 28, 2024. The CIDG Zamboanga City Field Unit … [Read more...] about CIDG confiscates Php28.9M worth of smuggles cigarettes in Zamboanga
Nearly 100 Navy personnel join 11th “Naked Warrior Run”
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Almost 100 personnel and civilian employees from Naval Special Operations Unit 6, along with local and international participants, took part in the eleventh "Naked Warrior Run" as part of the 68th anniversary celebration of the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) under the Philippine Navy. The event was held on Tuesday, November 5, at the Naval … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 Navy personnel join 11th “Naked Warrior Run”
Widened road improves mobility in Zamboanga del Norte
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed widening works along a one-kilometer stretch of the Liloy-Siocon Road in Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte. This significant infrastructure improvement aims to enhance mobility and connectivity within the region. DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia announced that the newly completed … [Read more...] about Widened road improves mobility in Zamboanga del Norte
