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A student was killed and two others injured in a school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the Philippines, where the gunman, also a student, subsequently died by suicide. The firearm used was reportedly issued by Customs.
Aleson Shipping Lines, Inc. has announced the resumption of its passenger sailing operations, restoring vital sea connections from Zamboanga City to Isabela and Lamitan cities of Basilan province, following a recent tragedy.
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with P6.5 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes confiscated in the waters off Zamboanga City, according to the Philippine National Police.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit 9, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and local police, intercepted P14 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga City.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Zamboanga Peninsula dismantled a drug den and arrested five individuals during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mampang. The operation took place on Wednesday, July 22.
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, the convenience store chain has opened seven new branches in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The new stores are hosting five days of discounts and deals for shoppers.
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested a 44-year-old vendor for illegally selling turtle eggs at the public market.
A powerful earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, initially reported as magnitude 7.8, has affected over 500,000 people, with the death toll revised down to 46 after validation, though 38 remain missing. Relief efforts are underway, and disaster drills are credited with preventing more fatalities.
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.
Reports emerged claiming the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued secret arrest warrants for several Israeli politicians and military officials. The ICC later denied these reports, clarifying that no new warrants had been issued.
Police in Zamboanga City, Philippines, arrested a high-value individual and confiscated approximately two kilograms of suspected shabu, valued at P13.6 million, as part of an intensified anti-illegal drug campaign.
An independent investigation has been called for into a joint police and military operation in Zamboanga City, Philippines, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a 12-year-old boy, amidst allegations of human rights violations.
Authorities are investigating a fatal early-morning police operation in Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City, where three family members were killed and another wounded during an encounter.
Authorities in Zamboanga City, Philippines, arrested a drug suspect and confiscated approximately P6.8 million worth of suspected crystal meth (shabu) during an Easter Sunday sting operation.
Operatives from PDEA-9 and local police arrested eight suspects and confiscated approximately P13.6 million worth of suspected shabu in three separate anti-drug operations across Zamboanga City and Lanao del Norte.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have destroyed two plantations and uprooted P10.3 million worth of marijuana plants in an inter-agency law enforcement operation in the province of Sulu, officials said Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the Army’s 1102nd Infantry Brigade (1102Bde), said the two marijuana plantations were destroyed on Tuesday in Barangay Masjid
Maj. Gen. Jose Vladimir Cagara has been formally installed as the new commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) at Camp Navarro in Zamboanga City.
A predawn fire in Barangay Sangali, Zamboanga City, destroyed over 40 houses made of light materials, leaving at least 50 families homeless. The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the incident.
Local authorities in Zamboanga City, Philippines, have declared a dengue outbreak after 12 confirmed deaths and 1,241 cases, marking a 500 percent increase from last year.
Six individuals in Zamboanga City were each fined P20,000 by the Regional Trial Court for violating the Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the suspension of classes at all levels on Thursday due to persistent rains from the southwest monsoon, which caused flooding in parts of the city.
Two students sustained injuries in a stabbing incident at Cabaluay National High School in Zamboanga City, reportedly following a fistfight triggered by bullying.
A high-value suspect was apprehended in a drug sting in Zamboanga City, leading to the seizure of P4-M worth of 'shabu' in a Pagadian City mall buy-bust operation. This comes as the PDEA also announced nine retired drug detection dogs are up for adoption.
Four crewmen tragically died after collapsing inside a hatch of a fishing vessel docked in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on Thursday morning.
An entrapment operation in Zamboanga City led to the arrest of a female suspect and the rescue of five human trafficking victims, including three minors.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso is pushing for stronger environmental safeguards to protect the famed Once Islas from unregulated construction and development.
Administrative cases have been recommended against police personnel involved in a botched arrest operation on April 23 in Zamboanga City, which led to an unspecified incident.
A Mindanao-based rights group is calling for an independent investigation into a joint police-military raid in Zamboanga City on April 23 that resulted in three deaths, including a 12-year-old boy, citing alleged human rights violations.
Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.
Residents of the remote Tumalutab Island in Zamboanga City are experiencing relief from severe water scarcity, marking a new beginning for families who previously spent their mornings waiting for water.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops recovered 295 grenades from an arms cache believed to be hidden by remnants of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) in the hinterlands of Lanao del Sur, the military said Thursday. Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., 1st Infantry Division commander, said troops of the Army’s 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB) discovered the
PAGADIAN CITY—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has dismissed four enlisted personnel assigned to its Zamboanga City station following the findings of its investigation into the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan province early on Jan. 26. Another personnel was demoted by one rank, while two officers were suspended for one year. READ: Sunken
Zamboanga City in the Philippines has installed three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its City Hall grounds, making them available for free public use.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at over P3 million from a passenger vessel in Zamboanga City. The assorted cigarettes were found concealed in various locations aboard the ship.
Seven teachers from Zamboanga City were rescued by Philippine Air Force reservists after their small boat sank while en route to Sacol Island for an outreach activity.
A two-story, 10-classroom school building in Zamboanga City was destroyed by a fire early Sunday, resulting in an estimated P3.8 million worth of damage to government property.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at P1.32 million at Dapitan City port. The cigarettes were found concealed inside a passenger bus traveling from Zamboanga City to Bacolod City.
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.
The Zamboanga City government plans to rezone a portion of the Pasonanca Protected Area to allow for the construction of a water impounding dam, aiming to address recurring water shortages.
Three minors were rescued during a joint anti-trafficking operation conducted by the Zamboanga Sea-Based Anti-Trafficking Task Force in Barangay Tigbalabag, Zamboanga City.
A village official, Warlito Sanson Salvador, was shot dead in Zamboanga City, Philippines, in the early hours of Wednesday. Authorities have apprehended a gunman in connection with the incident.
A cargo vessel carrying over a hundred fuel containers caught fire off R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City, forcing its three crew members to jump into the sea.
A Bureau of Internal Revenue employee in Zamboanga City was found guilty of money laundering after extorting P500,000 from a victim and maintaining 36 bank accounts.
Philippine drug enforcement authorities conducted multiple operations in Zamboanga City, seizing a combined total of over P54 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine) and arresting several suspects.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully seized an estimated P156.4 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes during an operation at the Port of Davao.
Residents of Tumalutab Island in Zamboanga City, Philippines, who previously relied on expensive boat deliveries, now have access to safe water.
Authorities in Zamboanga City intercepted a closed van transporting an estimated P6 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes, leading to the arrest of the truck driver.
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Brigadier General Edwin Quilates, Western Mindanao police director, has ordered intensified seaborne patrols in the waters of Zamboanga City to quell the entry of contrabands. Quilates made the order after joint patrols intercepted on Monday a big haul of smuggled cigarettes loaded in two vessels off Santa Cruz