ZAMBOANGA CITY – Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), led the send-off ceremony for the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion (5SRB) at Lamitan City Port in Basilan Province on November 8, 2023. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Gonzales awarded a Command Plaque to the battalion, acknowledging their valuable services to the […]
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AFP education chief visits Western Mindanao Command
ZAMBOANGA – Brig. Gen. Krishnamurti Mortela, the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Education, Training, and Doctrine at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), paid a visit to the Western Mindanao Command at Camp Navarro in Calarian, Zamboanga City, on November 7, 2023. Upon his arrival, Brig. Gen. Mortela received a cordial welcome from […]
WestMinCom chief lauds military and partners for successful BSKE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Maj. Gen. Steve Crespillo, the Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), expressed his appreciation for the military troops, partner agencies, and stakeholders for their effective collaboration, leading to the successful Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) held on Monday, October 30, 2023. According to Maj. Gen. Crespillo, the BSKE in the […]
Zamboanga City gears up for the distribution of election paraphernalia for BSKE 2023
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Treasurer’s Office has taken custody of the election paraphernalia that will be used in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for Monday, October 30. The election paraphernalia includes the official ballots, envelopes for voting and counting, indelible ink, pens (ballpens), and other items necessary for the […]
City adds 2 mini-buses to its fleet
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe led the inauguration of two new mini-buses acquired by the local government earlier this morning. This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing program to upgrade its equipment and facilities to enhance the comfort of government employees and the public. Each of the mini-buses carries a price tag of […]
WestMinCom chief Joins Marawi liberation commemoration
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Major General Steve Crespillo, the Commander of Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), participated in the commemoration of the Liberation of Marawi on October 17, 2023. The key events during the commemoration included a wreath-laying ceremony at the Heroes’ Memorial Wall within the premises of the 103rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Kampo Ranaw, Marawi […]
Zamboanga City honors Eumir Marcial for Asian Games triumph
Zamboanga City — Residents of Zamboanga City came together to celebrate Eumir Marcial’s homecoming and pay tribute to the local hero. A grand welcome and recognition ceremony was held at City Hall, organized by Mayor John Dalipe and the city government on Friday, October 20. This event aimed to honor Marcial’s recent victory at the […]
40 families affected by Zamboanga City blaze
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection in Zamboanga City has released initial data regarding the fire that occurred yesterday morning on Manggal Drive in Baliwasan Grande. Around 40 families have been affected by this fire. The blaze resulted in the total destruction of 37 homes, while three others sustained partial damage, with estimated […]
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 Project (NZIADP). The establishment of this committee is a critical step as the city government prepares to craft the Relocation and Resettlement Action Plan (RRAP) for families eligible for relocation due […]
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, India, on October 8. Natividad outshone 17 other contestants from around the globe. The 29-year-old Natividad also earned recognition for four additional special awards, including Best in National Costume, Best in […]
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 Sitio Pook, Barangay Cabaluay, in the city of Zamboanga City. The perpetrator, identified as Simplicio Dahili, a 47-year-old native of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, was apprehended with the help of vigilant witnesses. […]
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 highway of MCLL Highway Sitio Tigbao,Barangay Licomo at around 5:00 in the morning on October 10. The fatalities were identified as Rosiller Tomotong, 30, from Tungawan Zamboanga Sibugay; Ariel Lipay Manos, […]
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 […]