The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has chosen the Port of Zamboanga as one of the country’s pilot areas in the campaign to eliminate scalping activities. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Zamboanga Head of Operations Jezrel Gesulgon told the press briefing at City Hall last Monday that DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade had issued a marching order to…
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Mayor Beng Climaco was confident the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) under Crown/Desco management could very soon find solutions to the power outages and fluctuations that the city of Zamboanga has been experiencing since the daily rotational blackout was lifted shortly before the May 13 midterm elections. “Let us pray for a very doable solution…
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The local government, in coordination with national government agencies and offices, is keeping close watch against the threat of African swine fever (ASF).  City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said the Philippines has banned pork and pork products imported from 17 affected countries, and in Zamboanga City, local government is in close coordination with other agencies…
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