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
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Zamboanga City Mayor Enforces Zero Tolerance on Smuggling
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Mayor John Dalipe of Zamboanga City has taken a firm stance against smuggling, focusing particularly on smuggled cigarettes and other contraband. In an interview with Newsline, Dalipe emphasized his administration's commitment to eradicating smuggling activities through various measures and operations. "I stand firm; I have a zero-tolerance … [Read more...] about Zamboanga City Mayor Enforces Zero Tolerance on Smuggling
P108M shabu busted in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY - About sixteen kilos of suspected shabu were seized by authorities in a buy-bust operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-9) on May 17, 2024, around 6:45 in the evening in Barangay Canelar, Zamboanga City. According to the PDEA Regional Office 9 report, the suspect was identified as Alnasher Jumdain Mudah, 42 years old, a resident of … [Read more...] about P108M shabu busted in Zamboanga City
7 drug suspects escape in Zamboanga jailbreak
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seven suspected drug dealers bolted from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) detention facility in Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City at around 2:45 in the morning on Monday, May 13, 2024. The escapees who are facing charges before the court were identified as Wilson Indanan Sahiban, Junjimar Hajili Aiyob, Jimmy Angeles Sahibol, Kerwin Mohammad … [Read more...] about 7 drug suspects escape in Zamboanga jailbreak
39 olive ridley turtle hatchling released in Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY --- Thirty-nine (39) olive ridley turtle hatchlings were released on Saturday at the Great Sta. Cruz Island. The freedom of the turtles highlighted the Fiesta na Isla de Sta. Cruz held in line with the city’s Summer Festival 2024. Mayor John Dalipe and Councilor Vino Guingona led the release of the hatchlings demonstrating commitment to wildlife and ecosystem … [Read more...] about 39 olive ridley turtle hatchling released in Zamboanga
