The Philippine Army’s Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ) handed over eight surrendered loose firearms to Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, as part of the city's ongoing campaign against illegal weapons.

Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso has prohibited the entry of poultry and livestock products from parts of Zamboanga Sibugay province. This measure is in response to the ongoing threat of bird flu in the region.

Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso is pushing for stronger environmental safeguards to protect the famed Once Islas from unregulated construction and development.