Zamboanga Job Fair: 400+ Openings at SM on Jan 16-17
SM City Zamboanga, PESO, and DOLE host a two-day exclusive job fair on January 16-17, 2026, offering over 400 positions. Start your year strong and find your fit.
SM City Zamboanga, PESO, and DOLE host a two-day exclusive job fair on January 16-17, 2026, offering over 400 positions. Start your year strong and find your fit.
Police arrest Sherwin Taman for the Sangali village shooting that injured two. ZCPO's intelligence-led operation brings suspect to justice. Read the full story.
PNP Maritime Group operatives intercept two major shipments of smuggled cigarettes worth P4.2 million in separate Zamboanga operations. Details on the busts here.
SM City Zamboanga, with PESO and DOLE, hosts a major job fair on January 16-17 at Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum. Over 400 jobs from 20+ employers. Register online now!
The Mayor Olaso Cup 2026 kicks off in Zamboanga City with an exhibition game featuring Manila All Stars and Team Zamboanga. Discover grassroots talent and see local heroes in action!
Mayor Khymer Olaso commends SM Zamboanga for land donation to decongest traffic. The move supports the city's road widening initiative on Mayor Vitaliano Agan Avenue. Read more.
BSP Governor Eli Remolona explains why the Philippines, as a service-led economy, does not need to aggressively defend the peso against the dollar, despite market pressures. Learn the economic reasoning.
A major fire at a Zamboanga City wharf burned for over three hours, destroying two motorboats and injuring three crew members. The blaze caused an estimated P200,000 in damages. Read the full report.
BDO Unibank launches a P5 billion peso-denominated sustainability bond offer with a 5.7125% annual coupon. The offer period runs from January 7 to 19, 2026. Read more for details.
BDO Unibank launches its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond offer, with a minimum size of P5 billion and a 5.7125% coupon rate. Invest from January 7-19, 2026.
PRO-Zamboanga Peninsula reports major gains with 15 arrests, including 5 most wanted persons, in intensified start-of-year law enforcement drive. Read more.
BPI announces a P5 billion peso bond offering to fund sustainable social projects. Learn about the terms, timeline, and impact of this green financing initiative.
Zamboanga City launches its new Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) building on January 5, 2026. Business owners can register or renew permits from January 5 to 20 for a faster, more efficient process. Get your documents ready!
Authorities in Zamboanga City confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P1.6 million after a chase. The driver fled, leaving behind the van and a national ID. Read the full report.
A commercial establishment in Zamboanga City was gutted by fire on December 31, 2025, causing an estimated P960,000 in damage. Read the full report on the incident.
Foreign currency loans fell to $15.13B in Q3 2025, a 5% quarterly drop. Explore the impact on exporters, power firms, and the economy despite rising OFW remittance power.
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
DOLE Region 12's 81 job fairs in 2025 connected over 27,000 jobseekers with employers, resulting in 1,680 immediate hires. Discover how they're boosting employment in Soccsksargen.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
Bacolod's PESO Christmas Job Fair sees 16 immediate hires. Over 40 companies participated, aiding thousands in finding holiday season employment. Read the full story.
BSP surveys reveal Filipino households remain positive about the 2026 economy, planning more spending, while businesses turn cautious. Dive into the data on inflation, peso, and hiring.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
Davao City's Public Employment Services Office received nine regional awards for its exceptional job fairs and inclusive programs for PWDs and seniors. Discover their record-breaking results.
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
Police in Zamboanga City arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over P2 million worth of shabu in two separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula report major November successes: 176 loose firearms recovered and 485 persons arrested in anti-gambling ops. Read the full details of the crackdown.
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu confiscated over P21.4 million worth of shabu and marijuana in November 2025, arresting 182 suspects. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office begins a five-day Firearm Proficiency Training to enhance marksmanship and tactical response. Learn about the program's goals.