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3 arrested, P36.7-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 3 -- Authorities have arrested three persons and seized about PHP36.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in this city, police reported Saturday. Col. Fidel Fortaleza Jr., city p... Read More


Zamboanga anti-drug bust nets P1-M shabu, 1 suspect nabbed

Manila, April 30 -- A suspected drug peddler was arrested and more than PHP1 million worth of suspected shabu was seized in a buy-bust operation in this city late Tuesday, police said Wednesday. Capt... Read More


Zamboanga police deploy 1.4K cops for safe Holy Week

Manila, April 16 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) has deployed 1,420 personnel across the region to ensure a peaceful and secure observance of Holy Week, a top police offici... Read More


Candidates barred from 123rd Labor Day events - DOLE

Manila, April 15 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that election candidates are prohibited from visiting or participating in any of its programs related to the 123rd Labor... Read More


Manhunt underway after 2 soldiers killed in Basilan ambush

ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 12 -- A manhunt is in full swing in Basilan province after two Army soldiers were killed and another wounded in an ambush Friday afternoon in Tuburan town. Sgt. Reymark Bation a... Read More


Zambo Sur ambush injures town council candidate

Manila, April 9 -- Authorities have launched a manhunt after assailants ambushed and injured a municipal council aspirant and two of his supporters in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur province, police said W... Read More


Zamboanga City's 'Verano' festival to open with Day of Valor tribute

ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 8 -- The city's Verano (Summer) Festival will begin Wednesday with a program commemorating the soldiers who fought against Japanese forces during World War II. City Tourism Offi... Read More


DTI-Basilan eyes online platform for Isabela City weavers

Manila, April 4 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Basilan province is exploring the creation of an online platform to help weavers in Isabela City expand their market reach both locally... Read More