SM Zamboanga Job Fair Offers 400+ Positions
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!
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.
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.
Philippine sugarcane planters warn of abandoning farms as prices plummet below production cost. NFSP and Confed propose direct gov't buying and policy reforms to save the industry.
The Department of Agrarian Reform empowers a Zamboanga Sibugay cooperative with a new P1.8 million truck to enhance hauling and income. See how this aids local farmers.
PRO-Zamboanga Peninsula reports major gains with 15 arrests, including 5 most wanted persons, in intensified start-of-year law enforcement drive. Read more.
Bacolod City provides P3.4 million in livelihood aid to 340 farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Tino. Each beneficiary to receive P10,000. Read more about the recovery effort.
The Ginto Sa Sakahan Irrigators’ Association in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, is implementing a synchronized cropping calendar to increase harvest yields and optimize water use. Learn how this strategy promotes sustainable farming.
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.
Cebu's The Chocolate Chamber expands in the U.S., boosting demand for premium Philippine cacao. The company plans to source an extra 5 metric tons of beans in 2026, supporting local farmers.
Authorities launch a deep probe into the killing of Police SSgt June Ray Estallo Gamones by riding-in-tandem gunmen in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
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.
The National Irrigation Administration completed a river-clearing and dike project along the Baluran River, benefiting 33 farmers and protecting 214 hectares of farmland in Zamboanga Sibugay.
A juvenile Philippine crocodile, surrendered in Pagadian City, is now under care at the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center for assessment and rehabilitation. Learn about this conservation effort.
A high-ranking Abu Sayyaf Group member, alias Mundi, voluntarily surrendered to police in Zamboanga City. He faces charges for murder, kidnapping, and drugs. Read the full report.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Zamboanga City honors Muay Thai athlete Rudzma Abubakar with a P350,000 cash incentive for winning gold and bronze at the IFMA World Championships. Mayor Olaso led the ceremony.
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.
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
The 97th Infantry Battalion and Tesda sign a pact to provide skills training to former rebels, military personnel, and their families in Zamboanga del Norte, boosting livelihoods and community development.
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
Zamboanga City's disaster office raises blue alert status for the holidays. Officials are on standby; residents urged to unplug Christmas lights when out. Hotlines provided.
Police Colonel Barnard Daniel Dasugo leads inspections on firecracker sellers in Titay to ensure compliance with RA 7183 for a safe Ligtas Paskuhan 2025. Read more.
The Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal and disbarment of Judge Oscar Tomarong for the 2019 murder of Judge Reymar Lacaya. Read the full story on this shocking judicial scandal.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle is now under care in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay after a resident's responsible act. Authorities plan its release back to the wild. #WildlifeConservation #Philippines
Two individuals survived a brazen daylight gun attack in Isabela City, Basilan. Police are investigating the motive. Get the latest details on this developing story.
DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.