Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso on Tuesday, May 5 convened the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region IX, and key stakeholders to address growing concerns over unregulated development in the islands of Zamboanga City. During the meeting, Forester Domiliza B. Campaner discussed the current list of declared continue reading : OLASO PUSHES PROTECTION OF ZC ISLANDS; SEEKS INCLUSION OF ONCE ISLAS IN PROTECTED AREAS
Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) Chief Executive Officer Bob Zozobrado pays a courtesy visit to Mayor Khymer Olaso Wednesday morning, May 6 in City Hall, to discuss possible collaboration on retirement-focused initiatives in Zamboanga City. Zozobrado emphasized the mandate of PRA an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT), to position the Philippines as a continue reading : PRA, OLASO EXPLORE RETIREMENT PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP IN ZAMBO
Seven first year Bachelor of Fine Arts students from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) turned over their group artwork project to Mayor Khymer Olaso Tuesday, May 5 at the City Mayor’s Office. The artwork features the historic Zamboanga City Hall, the city’s seat of government. Mayor Olaso expressed appreciation for the artwork and said continue reading : FINE ARTS STUDENTS GIFT OLASO WITH GROUP ARTWORK
A convergence Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony was held on May 5, 2026 at Palacio Del Sur, formalizing a strengthened partnership among national agencies and stakeholders to enhance services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso was among the signatories representing the City Government of Zamboanga. The agreement was continue reading : INTER-AGENCY MOA STRENGTHENS OFW WELFARE PROGRAMS IN ZC
Mayor Khymer Olaso joins officials from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its attached agencies and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) during the inauguration of the OFW Lounge at the Departure Area, Gate 1, of the Zamboanga International Airport Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The OFW Lounge at the ZIA, a joint continue reading : OFW LOUNGE AT THE ZAMBO INT’L AIRPORT UNVEILED
Mayor Khymer Olaso commended Zamboangueño youth athletes for their strong performances in national wushu and women’s softball competitions in April 2026 during the flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Monday, May 4. The city government cited the athletes for bringing pride to Zamboanga City, highlighted by Team Zamboanga’s second overall finish in the Philippine Sports continue reading : CITY LAUDS WUSHU, SOFTBALL ATHLETES FOR 2026 NAT’L WINS
The Zamboanga Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Team that Mayor Khymer Olaso dispatched to help and assist the earthquake-affected Cebu Province have accomplished its mission and is on its way back to Zamboanga City. The second wave of relief assistance was directly handed over to Mayor Mariano Martinez of the Municipality of San Remigio, continue reading : Zamboanga HADR Team Completes Mission in Earthquake-Hit Cebu, Extends Second Wave of Aid
Mayor Khymer Olaso commends the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement (PDEA-9) for their steadfast efforts with the city government to boost security in the city, particularly through their mandate of curbing illegal drugs and addressing crimes that endanger public safety. Speaking during Monday’s flag-raising rites, October 6, at the City continue reading : Olaso Commends Police, PDEA for Boosting ZC Security
Laughter, cheers, and a wave of nostalgia filled the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) in Divisoria as the first-ever “Juego de Antes” kicked off on October 4–5, one of the much-awaited highlights of this year’s Hermosa Festival 2025. Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso led the opening of the event, expressing his delight in reviving traditional Filipino games. continue reading : Juego de Antes Brings Back Childhood fun at Hermosa Festival 2025
The majestic lechon (roast pig) brings Zamboangueños and visitors together at the R.T. Lim Boulevard Sunday, October 5, as the city government holds the Asao Lechon Festival as part of the activities for the Zamboanga Hermosa 2025. Mayor Khymer Olaso and Vice Mayor Beng Climaco together with other city officials and guests graced the Lechon continue reading : ZC Celebrates the Culinary Icon ‘Asao Lechon Festival’
