DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Mayor John Dalipe has suspended the business permit of Next Step Fireworks Shoppe following a Saturday afternoon explosion at a warehouse on Marquez Drive in Barangay Tetuan. The suspension is pending the results of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Jonathan “Jojie” Chua, the operator of Next Step Pyrotechnics, owned the fireworks but … [Read more...] about Zamboanga Mayor suspends business permit of firecracker dealer after deadly explosion
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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
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
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
Over P4.6 Million of shabu busted in Zamboanga City
DAVAO CITY --- The anti-drugs operatives seized P47,600,000,oo worth of suspected shabu in the joint drug buy bust operation inside a pention house in Barangay Putik, Zamboanga City at arounf 10:00 p.m on December 20. In a Facebook post, Zamboanga City mayor John Dalipe said the operation of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Zamboanga City police … [Read more...] about Over P4.6 Million of shabu busted in Zamboanga City
