Mayor Khymer Olaso convenes the Executive Committee of the City Development Council and the Local Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, August 19, to finalize the proposed supplemental Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) and Annual Investment Plan (AIP) prior to submission to the City Council for approval. The meeting discussed in detail the key components of the continue reading : Mayor Olaso, CDC Execs Finalize Supplemental LDIP, AIP for 2025
Recognizing that the fight against illegal drugs must begin at the grassroots, Mayor Khymer Olaso Tuesday, August 19, met with the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-IX) to strengthen anti-drug programs at the barangay level. The gathering, dubbed, ‘Anti-Illegal Drugs Programs and Initiatives Meeting,” was held Tuesday, August 19 continue reading : Mayor Olaso Pushes Stronger Barangay-Based Anti-Drug Programs
Pag-IBIG Fund Zamboanga City Branch officials pay a courtesy visit to Mayor Khymer Olaso Tuesday, August 19 to present their savings and housing programs for local government employees. The delegation, led by Branch Head Evelyn A. Tindahan, together with Shela Sulitana of the Regional Business Development for Mindanao, tackled key benefits available to government workers, continue reading : Pag-IBIG Fund Offers Housing, Savings Programs to LGU Workers
Mayor Khymer Olaso personally facilitates response and attends to the needs of the families affected by the landslide in barangay Sibulao Tuesday night, August 19. The mayor expressed condolences to the Andico family for the loss of Carmelita, 40 and Karen, 9 who were buried alive by the landslide, as he tasked City Social Welfare continue reading : Mayor Olaso Assists Landslide Victims in Sibulao, Reaffirms Anti-Drug Drive
Thirty-seven unclaimed cadavers, including 23 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, were buried on August 19, 2025, at the Talabaan Public Cemetery, following a requiem mass offered to give the departed a solemn and dignified final rite. An annual undertaking of the city government through the City Social continue reading : City Accords Decent Burial for 37 Unclaimed Corpses
Mayor Khymer Olaso commends operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9, Zamboanga City Police Office, Task Force Zamboanga and other agencies for their strong coordination and vigilance that led to the seizure of four kilos of shabu valued at P27 million in a buy-bust operation in Canelar Tuesday, August 19. The operation was jointly conducted continue reading : Mayor Olaso Commends PDEA, Police for P27M Drug Bust in Canelar
The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) aggressively conducts information campaigns on solid waste management, as the city government is set to fully implement waste segregation starting September 2025. The information campaign is done in the different barangays in both east and west coasts of the city, in addition to the meeting continue reading : OCENR Steps Up Info Drive as Zambo Gears Up for Full Waste Segregation in 2025
Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Undersecretary Jose A. Torres Jr., pay a courtesy visit to Mayor Khymer Olaso, Monday morning, August 18 in City Hall to seek support in strengthening efforts to protect the welfare of media practitioners in Zamboanga City. During the meeting, Mayor Olaso expressed full support to upholding the rights continue reading : PTFoMS Exec Seeks Media Safety Support from Zambo Mayor
Bothered by the viral video of a mauling incident involving college students from two universities, Mayor Khymer Olaso on Monday urged officials of different universities and colleges in the city to take urgent steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The mayor issued the call in an emergency meeting he initiated Monday morning, August continue reading : Olaso Convenes University, College Presidents on Viral Mauling Video
The city government under the leadership of Mayor Khymer Olaso recognizes the efforts and achievements of Zamboangueño athletes who brought home almost a hundred medals from the recent regional, national and international competitions during the Monday flag-raising ceremony, August 18 at City Hall grounds. Mayor Olaso, together with his Chief of Staff and Secretary Celso continue reading : City Celebrates Remarkable Athletes at Flag Raising Rites
