City on watch vs swine fever threat

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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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Police eye 3 more brgys to be declared drug-free

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The Zamboanga City Police Office is currently working on a proposal that seeks to declare three more drug-cleared barangays in the city. These are barangays Tictapul, Sibulao and Pangapuyan. In his report during the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) meeting last May 28, Police Lt.Col. Roberto Marcos of the ZCPO said the three barangays had…
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Climaco orders measures for schools in danger zones

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Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) headed by Dr. Elmeir Apolinario to immediately undertake remedial measures for public schools situated in danger zones. Climaco said there are schools in far flung barangays that are situated in areas highly vulnerable to different kinds of risk like landslide, flood, etc….
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