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.
A 47-year-old housekeeper was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of shabu hidden in her shorts during a prison visit in Talisay City. Read the full details of the drug smuggling attempt.
PDEA-BARMM operatives dismantled a drug den in Cotabato City, arresting four suspects and confiscating P149,600 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
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.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
Police in Balamban and Argao, Cebu, arrest five individuals, including an elderly widow, in separate buy-bust operations, seizing over P40,000 worth of shabu. Read the full report.
Lamitan City launched its unique 'Christmas Odyssey' Village on Dec 1, 2025, featuring recycled PPE igloos and a P1.5M budget. Mayor Furigay leads the festive start. #LamitanChristmas
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
The Western Mindanao Command held a charitable run/walk event on November 30, 2025, to honor fallen soldiers and raise funds for their families. Join us in remembering their sacrifice.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
Police in Zamboanga City arrested a high-value drug suspect and an accomplice, confiscating P1.7 million worth of shabu in a Baliwasan buy-bust operation. Read how lawmen are fighting the drug menace.
An Egyptian national was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding assailants in Zamboanga City. Police are investigating the murder of the Asia Academic School administrator. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
Major General Donald Gumiran leads gift-giving at Camp Navarro General Hospital as part of AFP's 90th founding anniversary pre-activities. Read about this heartwarming initiative.
Government operatives arrested four suspects and seized P74,800 worth of shabu in a drug den raid in Zamboanga City. Read the full details of the operation.
Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay strengthens its anti-drug campaign with a new community-based reformation center, offering holistic programs for 27 initial enrollees. Learn how this initiative builds safer communities.
Iloilo police arrested two suspects and confiscated 115 grams of suspected shabu in Santa Barbara buy-bust operation. High-value individual among those captured.
The Department of Agriculture boosts local farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay with a P2.4 million carabao multiplier farm. Discover how this initiative supports sustainable agriculture.
Philippine law enforcement captures Central Luzon's 8th most wanted businesswoman in Zamboanga City. 45-year-old suspect arrested for estafa through falsification. Read the full details.
The Philippine Coast Guard suspends all commercial vessel trips from Zamboanga del Norte to Visayas due to Tropical Depression Verbena. Stay informed for travel updates.
Police arrest four suspects, including a radio technician and two HVIs, seizing P4.4M worth of shabu in separate Zamboanga Peninsula operations. Read the full details.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso offers a P100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who killed Barangay Councilor Julambri Utubara. Help bring justice.
Two farmer associations in Zamboanga del Sur receive P400,000 solar-powered water pumps from DAR, boosting climate-resilient agriculture and livelihoods. Read more!
Julambri Utubara, 28-year-old Manicahan village councilor, was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding gunman in Zamboanga City. Police investigation ongoing.
The Philippine Army's 1st Infantry Division held a ceremony for leadership changes in two key offices. Learn how this reinforces military professionalism.
Six irrigators associations in Zamboanga del Norte completed 3-day composting training to advance sustainable agriculture. Learn how this boosts soil health and reduces costs.
Authorities in Lanao del Norte confiscate P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest a shipper. Read how this bust protects the local economy.
DTI Zamboanga launches a pre-judging design exhibit featuring 21 creations blending Yakan weaving with modern fashion. Visit SM City Mindpro until Nov 21 to support local MSMEs.
Authorities confiscate P806,195 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest one suspect in separate anti-smuggling operations across Basilan and Maguindanao del Sur. Read the full report.