This Ordinance shall be known as the “Environmental Code of the City of
Zamboanga” and shall be commonly referred to as “E-Code of the City Zamboanga.”
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2019-38 (DOWNLOAD HERE)
(Approved on 1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ZAMBOANGA AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
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Zambo City joins 3Q NSED
With the sound of the siren, City Hall employees and clients execute the duck, cover and hold protocol and later evacuate the 117-year old building, as they participate in the 3 rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday morning, September 26. Facilitated by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and other…
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ZC set to get Green Banner Seal of Compliance – Nat’l Nutrition Council
Zamboanga City is poised to receive its second Green Banner Seal of Compliance award from the National Nutrition Council and the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) in recognition of its exemplary intervention programs to eradicate malnutrition among its young population. National Nutrition Council – IX Nutrition Officer III Elton Pelegrino shared the news during his presentation…
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City releases P460K cash aid for 46 octo, nonagenarians in Culianan
The city government continues distribution of cash incentives to octogenarians and nonagenarians in the city based on Ordinance 539. A total of 46 octogenarians (80-89 years old) and nonagenarians (90-99 years old) under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) -Field Office 5 received their cash assistance amounting to a total of P460K Tuesday…
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ZC journeys towards ISO 9001-2015
The city government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe is gearing up for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001-2015 certification, with ultimate goal of improving quality management system. Upon instructions of Mayor Dalipe, Assistant City Administrator Dolph Saavedra Monday morning met with city department heads and key ISO core members to iron out details…
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ZC enacts local power, energy code
The city government takes a significant step towards sustainable energy development, as it recently enacted Ordinance 683 otherwise known as the “Local Power and Energy Code of the City of Zamboanga.” The ordinance, approved by Mayor John Dalipe on August 28, 2024, aims to institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation throughout the city, promoting the stability…
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IBT night market collects P3.7M in 11 months; surpasses last year’s revenues
As it celebrates its second anniversary Tuesday, September 17, the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) Night Market in Divisoria reports an impressive collection of P3,769,690 during the in the last 11 months, surpassing the P3,314,230 collection recorded during the first year of its operation. IBT Supervising Operations Chief Rafael Derick Evangelista said the P3.7M is the…
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Dalipe rewards 3 police stations for arrest of gunmen
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning handed over P100K cash reward each to 3 police stations for doing a great job in nuetralizing suspects in various shooting incidents in the city. The presentation of the reward was held at the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) conference room, in the presence of Acting City Police Director PCol…
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ZC team garners overall 41 medals, as World Dancesports Cebu Open concludes
The prestigious World Dancesport Cebu Open and the Philippine Dancesport Federation Quarter National Championships wrapped up Sunday, September 15 with the Zamboanga City delegation harvesting a total of 41 medals. The medal tally included 27 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals. The Zamboangueño athletes showcased their remarkable performance early on in the competition that…
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Dalipe fetes exemplary performance of athletes in ASEAN chess, Ultra Marathon tilts
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning, honored 2 Zamboanguena athletes – Khana Kathrine Ventolero and Cyreine Jean Borce, who won medals during the 22 nd ASEAN Age-Group Chess championships held in Vientiane, Laos, August 21 to 31. Also feted and presented with certificate of recognition was Samuel Lindayan, who clinched the title in the 14 th…
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CDRRMC boosts preparations for La Niña, other disasters
Mayor John Dalipe on Monday, September 9, convened the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ZCDRRMC) and the Zamboanga City La Niña Task Force to tackle the local government’s accomplishments in terms of disaster response and preparedness in the preceding quarter. The local chief executive presided over the joint meeting that included presentations…
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City pursues the vision of a gender-responsive society
The city’s Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System (GFPS) and Technical Working Group (TWG) yesterday convened for its third regular meeting to monitor and review GAD-related accomplishments in the immediately preceding quarter as well as discuss upcoming GAD advocacy programs and activities. GAD chief Wilfredo Aporongao presided the meeting with strong participation from the…
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P98.8M Tulungatung diversion road, bridge 2 unveiled
Enhanced mobility and improved connectivity are assured with the unveiling of the Zamboanga City bypass road and Tulungatung Bridge 2 Tuesday, September 10. Funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the project had a total cost of P98.915 million and involved the construction of the bypass and diversion road as well as…
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September 9: A day of remembrance
Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja leads Zamboangueños in a brief but fitting ceremony honoring the individuals who lost their lives on September 9, 2013. “Today is a day deeply imprinted in the hearts and minds of every Zamboangueño, because, first it reminds us of the bravery and valor of security forces…
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City paves way for cashless payments in public markets, local transport
In line with Mayor John Dalipe’s commitment to promoting digitalization, the City Government spearheads a 5-day Onboarding Session to pave the way for the implementation of the PalengQR PH program, which aims to build the digital payments ecosystem in the country by promoting cashless payments in public markets and local transportation, particularly tricycles. The onboarding…
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DOH-9 fetes 2024 reg’l Healthy Pilipinas awardees
Mayor John Dalipe joined Department of Health regional officials led by Regional Director Dr. Joshua Brillantes in honoring schools in the region that advocate health and wellness through the Healthy Learning Institution (HLI) program. Dubbed as the 2024 Regional Healthy Pilipinas Awards, the event, held at the Grand Astoria Hotel from August 30-31, celebrated the…
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Security remains paramount – Dalipe
Mayor John Dalipe welcomes the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 (MBLT-1) led by LtCol Nepthalie Papa, PN (M) (GSC) to Zamboanga City during the latter’s courtesy visit to City Hall recently. MBLT-1, formerly deployed in Tawi-tawi under the 2 nd Maine Brigade, replaces MBLT11 which is now assigned in Palawan. It is under the Operational…
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Dalipe vows to support PNP efforts to strengthen police governance
PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) Inspector General Atty. Brigido Dulay calls on Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday afternoon on the sidelines of his official visit to the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO). During the brief meeting with the inspector general, Mayor Dalipe highlighted his administration’s commitment to support and assist the police in…
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Proposed well exploration project in Zambowood breaks ground
Efforts are underway to explore additional potable water sources to meet the growing water demand in the city. This, as the Zamboanga City Water District with the support of the city government on Saturday, August 31 spearheaded the groundbreaking of the proposed well exploration project at barangay Zambowood. The activity was graced by Majority Leader…
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160 Dalipe scholars get TESDA toolkits
Mayor John Dalipe together with Majority Leader and District II Congressman Mannix Dalipe, leads the distribution of Toolkits to 160 Scholars under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) implemented by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). STEP is an initiative of TESDA Secretary Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu, Congressman Mannix Dalipe, and Mayor John…
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New Zamboangueño Coast Guard officers primed up to serve the country
Mayor John Dalipe extends best wishes to 12 Zamboangueños who are recent graduates of the Coast Guard Officers’ Course (CGOC). Five of the 12 new Coast Guard officers– Ensigns John Greg Contreras, Chales Calleja, Ralph Bolaño, Jimco Cedrick Fidel and Val Abel Christian Brutas paid Mayor Dalipe a courtesy visit in City Hall last August…
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Zambo athletes continue to shine
The City Government continues to recognize Zamboangueño athletes who bring honor and pride to the city through their stellar performances in national competitions. Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning feted the Zamboanga delegations who participated in the 1st Mindanao Invitational Judo Championships held in Davao City from August 3-4, the 9 th Gov. Emilou Lala Talino-Mendoza…
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ZCPO, LGU kick off 3-day anti-drug abuse training for barangays
The City Police Office in collaboration with the City Government Tuesday, August 27, kicks off a 3-day Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Training in line with the ultimate goal of making Zamboanga a drug-free city. The training will run until Thursday, August 29 that will cater to 3 batches of officials from the 98 barangays….
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Summit culminates breastfeeding awareness month celebration
The City Health Office and the Department of Health (DOH-9) initiate the conduct of Breastfeeding Summit, culminating the celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month Celebration in Zamboanga City, Tuesday, August 27 at the Grand Astoria Hotel. Themed “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, the event was attended by city health personnel in the city…
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City hall lauds honest driver
The City Administrator’s Office has commended a tricycle (Piaggio) driver, who personifies the cardinal virtue of honesty, after he returned to the owner the P150,000 cash he found along the road in Barangay Baliwasan Monday afternoon, August 26. Assistant City Administrator Dolph Saavedra facilitated today, Aug. 27, the turnover of the money from the driver…
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ARTA team finds ZC compliant with ease of doing business law
The city government is fully compliant with the mandates of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business law specifically in automating its business permitting and licensing system through the establishment of the electronic Business One Stop Shop or eBOSS. This, based on the results of the monitoring inspection conducted by the team from…
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Pact signing for renewable energy study, exploration, dev’t highlights Power Summit 2024
Mayor John Dalipe, in his capacity as local chief executive and Regional Development Council IX chairperson, on Thursday, August 8, entered into a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Hydrogen de France (HDF), Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority and Freeport (ZAMBOECOZONE), and the Zamboanga Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) for the study,…
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25 city gov’t retirees feted
Mayor John Dalipe Wednesday leads a special tribute dubbed “Despedida de Agradecimiento para los Retirados de Gobierno,” honoring 25 employees who retired from the city government service from January to June 2024. Organized by the City Human Resource Management Office (CHRMO), the semi-annual event honors retired city employees for their unwavering dedication and commitment to…
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City gov’t to hire 250 LSB teachers next year
The city government through the Local School Board (LSB) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe will be hiring next school year at least 250 LSB teachers for public elementary and secondary schools in the city. This, as 20 more LSB teaching positions under the 2024 allocation will be filled up the soonest time possible within this…
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ZC tightens anti-ASF drive after new hog infection
The Office of the City Veterinarian has renewed its campaign to prevent the resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the city after laboratory tests on new blood samples came positive for the infection. Assistant City Veterinarian Dr. Arcadio Cavan, Jr. reported during the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) meeting recently, that…
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Dalipe team donates cleaning gears to ZC Central School for Brigada Eskwela
Mayor John Dalipe joined the Zamboanga City Convergence of Women Leaders in turning over clearing cleaning paraphernalia to the Zamboanga City Central School – SPED Center, Wednesday morning, July 24, in line with the ongoing Brigada Eskwela 2024 program of the Department of Education. The cleaning gears, consisting of dustpans, hard brooms, paints, and rakes…
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Zuellig facilitates Zambo, Isabela City leaders’ training on health, mgt program
Key officials from the cities of Zamboanga and Isabela undergo a 3-day training on Health Leadership and Management Program (HLMP) to develop capabilities in establishing responsive leadership and governance system focusing on family planning (FP) and adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) issues and inequities. Facilitated by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), the training, which kicked…
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City hires add’l 38 new LSB teachers
The Local School Board chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has hired additional 38 new teachers to augment the number of public elementary and secondary school teachers in the city. The 38 newly-hired teachers were sworn into office by Mayor Dalipe recently. Of the total number, 7 were elementary teachers while 31 were secondary teachers. This…
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Dalipe team wants ZIA requirements rushed up
Mayor John Dalipe together with House Majority Leader and District 2 Congressman Mannix Dalipe convened Friday, July 12, the News Zamboanga International Airport (NZIA) Committee to gather updates on the status of lot acquisition and documentary requirements for the project to proceed. It was gathered during the meeting that all 391 lots affected by the…
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88 Dalipe scholars get TESDA toolkits
Mayor John Dalipe and Majority Leader and District II Congressman Mannix Dalipe, spearhead the distribution of TESDA Toolkits to 88 Dalipe Scholars Thursday, July 18 at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority office in San Roque. The scholars were beneficiaries of the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP), a key project of Sec. Suharto…
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City steps up inspection of resorts, biz establishments
Personnel from the City Licensing and Business Permits Division under the Office of the City Mayor intensifies inspection of resorts and other tourism-related and business establishments in the city to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Primarily, the team checks if the establishments are operating with the required business permits and licenses and are complying…
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SSS opens branch in City Mall-Tetuan
The Social Security System (SSS) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new branch at CityMall in Tetuan, last July 15 with SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Macasaet gracing the event. The inauguration of the new branch coincided with the SSS Nationwide Registration Day and formed part of the agency’s intensified…
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Team Dalipe reaches out to the island barangays
To involve island communities in the city’s plans, projects and activities, Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 23, sends a team to the 4 main barangays of Sacol Island to consult and to hear people’s sentiments and aspirations. The team led by Executive Assistant V William Mariga and Barangay Affairs Division Chief Rudy Lim, visited the…
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DOLE-9 turns over P29.893M for TUPAD Program facilitated by Cong. Dalipe
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 turns over a cheque worth P29.893 million to Mayor John Dalipe, for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program implementation, aimed at supporting marginalized workers in the city Monday afternoon, July 15 at City Hall’s Conference Room. Of the total amount, P27.378 million is allotted…
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LIAC urges contractors to speed up completion of Z3R projects
The city’s Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) met on July 5 for updates on the remaining projects under the Zamboanga Roadmap to Recovery, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation (Z3R) Program that are yet to be completed. This after Mayor John Dalipe directed Executive Assistant Engr. Al Urao of the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) to finally put…
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More modern PUVs ply Zambo City
Additional 2 units of modernized public utility jeepneys (MPUJ) class 2 operated by Zamboanga City Tri J’s Transport Inc. will start plying in the city, following its official launch Tuesday, July 9 at the Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria. The 2 new MPUJ units will service the route Zaragoza Street to Guiwan and vice versa….
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CDRRMC lifts ‘state of calamity’ for El Niño
After taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions and the normal water supply, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has lifted the “state of calamity, under which Zamboanga City was placed at the height of the El Niño phenomenon. The CDRRMC resolution lifting the state of calamity for…
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OCVET pursues Oplan Alis Rabies
Fur parents in barangay Boalan and the neighboring barangays benefited from the free anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs initiated by the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) Tuesday, July 9. The Oplan Alis Rabies in Boalan forms part of a massive anti-rabies vaccination campaign aimed to curb rabies transmission and protect both animals and…
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Cease, desist orders issued vs erring gas stations
Personnel from the Business Permits and Licensing Division under the Office of the City Mayor, Thursday, July 4, start serving cease and desist orders to gasoline stations operating sans business permits. This, based on a directive from Mayor John Dalipe and formal order signed by City Administrator Atty. Wendell Sotto mandating the closure of high…
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City initiates first corn derby to boost farmers’ yield, income
In an effort to provide farmers more opportunities to attain higher yield and income, Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 2, spearheads the ceremonial planting for the first-ever city-initiated corn derby in Zamboanga Peninsula. The corn derby was held at the Bernardo’s 3.5-hectare farm in Ayala with the participation of 7 private companies featuring 12 top…
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City strengthens subdivision, estate practices enforcement
The city’s Subdivision Enforcement Team and Local Task Force–Anti-Illegal Real Estate Practices (LTF–AIREP) attend a training-workshop to empower them in protecting Zamboangueños from unscrupulous individuals and organizations engaged in fraudulent sales of housing properties. Facilitated by the Housing and Land Management Division of the City Mayor’s Office (CMO-HLMD) in partnership with the Department of Human…
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50th nutrition month celebration reels off
Zamboanga City kicks off the celebration of the 50th Nutrition Month with a nutri-venta exhibit and the provision of nutrition service packages at the Zambowood Elementary School, Monday, July 1. Spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council (NNC-IX), Department of Health and the City Government of Zamboanga, the kick-off program in Zambowood was also the regional…
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Additional safety gears for traffic enforcers
Personnel from the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and Task Force Ordinance (TFO) under the City Administrator’s Office get additional safety gears in line with the Dalipe administration’s continuous effort to equip traffic enforcers with necessary essentials and ensure their safety as they perform their strenuous and risky job. Mayor Dalipe together with City Administrator Atty….
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Ayala, Recodo community workers get crash course on hygiene, sanitation transformation
To empower communities, the Philippine Red Cross-ZC chapter and the city government spearheaded the conduct of Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) crash course for Ayala and Recodo community workers. The activity forms part of the continuous implementation of the program dubbed Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance…
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City holds Executive Budget Forum for FY 2025
Mayor John Dalipe and the Local Finance Committee spearhead the Executive Budget Forum, as department heads, division chiefs and administrative officers prepare their individual budget proposals for 2025. The finance committee during the forum held Monday, July 1 at the Celebrity Hall, Grand Astoria Hotel, explained the major thrusts and policy directions for fiscal year…
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City sends off delegates to Palaro with P11K training allowance each
Mayor John Dalipe leads distribution of P11K training allowance to each of the 180 members of the Zamboanga City delegation to the Palarong Pambansa, during the send-off ceremony at the Zamboanga Central School, Tuesday, July 2. The city has shelled out a total of P1.98 million for the training allowance which covers the food expenses…
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Dalipe convenes TF La Niña
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 2, convenes the Task Force La Niña and presides the body’s first meeting to discuss the local government’s readiness and preparations for the onset of La Niña, as the city starts to experience a significant increase in rainfalls. Rodel Inclan, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration…
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Empowering the youth through Juego de Deportes
Coraje: Juego de Deportes, a month-long sports festival organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation led by Coun. CJ Dalipe in barangay Tetuan, continues to attract promising players who acknowledge the need for youth to engage in sports for physical fitness and in pursuit for sports glory to bring pride to Zamboanga City. The SK…
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Dalipe conferred the ‘2023 Most Outstanding Public Servant Award’
Mayor John Dalipe has been conferred by the RP Mission Development (RPMD) Foundation, Inc., with the 2023 Most Outstanding Public Servant award, during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall, Monday, July 1. The RPMD, a reputable company that evaluates performances of government officials in the country, bestowed the award on Mayor Dalipe, citing his…
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Zamboangueña rower bags gold, bronze in 2024 SEARF joust in Vietnam
Internationally acclaimed rower Kristine Paraon from Dulian, Upper Bunguiao continues to make waves, as she captured gold and bronze medals in the recently concluded 2024 South East Asian Rowing Federation (SEARF) Championships held in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The pride of Zamboanga City claimed the gold medal as she bested opponents from Vietnam and Indonesia in…
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LGU, Davies Paints partner for beautification, restoration of city’s tourist spots
Mayor John Dalipe meets with representatives from the Davies Paints Philippines, Inc. to discuss details of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) that the city government and the paints company entered into for the effective implementation of the city’s development plan and its commitment to providing its constituents with a safe and cleaner environment. The MOA…
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OCVET intensifies Oplan Anti-Rabies
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) continues providing free Anti-rabies vaccination to different barangays, June 25, this time in barangay Tetuan, with 2,073 cats and dogs vaccinated. The vaccination drive covered several key venues including Tetuan Plaza/Barangay Hall, Waray (in front of Cecile’s Pharmacy, Dalipe Compound, Seaoil in Cabato Road, Holy Cross Chapel in…
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City sustains efforts to preserve, promote chabacano
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an urgent call for all residents to actively participate in the movement to preserve and promote the chabacano language, the foundation of a new Zamboanga, stressing the responsibility of each individual to enrich and strengthen the city’s culture and history. “Canta kita otra vez maga canciones en Chabacano, escribi kita…
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TF Karne, BMIC pax check meat vendors’ law compliance
As part of the 16th Basic Meat Inspection Course (BMIC), the Task Force Karne Core Group of the Office of the City Veterinarian, in collaboration with the National Meat Inspection Service, conducted an enforcement activity with BMIC participants at the Sta. Cruz Commercial Complex Tuesday, June 25. The participants were oriented and familiarized with proper…
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P595M worth of seized cigarettes condemned
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Zamboanga spearheads the condemnation of over P595 million worth of seized and forfeited cigarettes Thursday, June 13 in a customs-rented warehouse in Barangay Baliwasan. The campaign forms part of the BOC’s ongoing campaign to protect the nation’s borders and curb the influx of illicit goods. As this developed, Mayor…
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PRC, LGU strengthen Ayala waste management through new equipment, WACS result
Barangay Ayala, one of the identified areas for the Circular Economy program of the Philippine Red Cross and the city government, receives various equipment and its waste analysis characterization study (WACS) result to help strengthen its solid waste management efforts. The program is pursuant to the joint memorandum of understanding entered into by the PRC-ZC…
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City seeks to strengthen incident command system
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) initiates a 5-day Incident Command System (ICS) training activity with the goal of enhancing disaster response capabilities of local officials and stakeholders as it emphasizes the key roles and responsibilities within the ICS. Entitled Incident Command System Position Course (ICSPC) Level 3, the event is facilitated…
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Mayor Dalipe, GrabPH ink partnership accord
By authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Mayor John Dalipe has signed on behalf of the city government of Zamboanga a memorandum of agreement with Mytaxi.PH Inc., referred to as GrabPH, in a bid to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of public services while leveraging technological innovations for government service. The MOA signing ceremony was…
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910 TUPAD beneficiaries set for deployment
Some 910 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program undergo orientation Wednesday, May 29, as they prepare for deployment soon. Facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in collaboration with the city government, the orientation took place in 2 venues: Pasonanca covered court, hosting 502 beneficiaries, and Ayala covered…
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Cawit receieves WACS result, equipment for Circular Economy Project
The Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga Chapter in partnership with the City Government through the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) formally turns over to barangay Cawit the water analysis characterization study (WACS) result and various equipment in line with the implementation of the Circular Economy Project. Section 16 of R.A 9003 or the Ecological…
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Dalipe officiates mass wedding
Mayor John Dalipe officiates the wedding of 235 couples at the City Coliseum in Tetuan Thursday, May 30, highlighting the city government’s commitment to supporting its residents in building stronger families and communities. Facilitated by the City Civil Registrar’s Office in collaboration with the Housing and Land Management Division, the mass wedding, the first under…
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Zamboangueño PMAers in Bagong Sinag Class 2024 visit Mayor Dalipe
Seven (7) Zamboangueños, who were part of PMA’s Bagong Sinag Class 2024, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday afternoon, May 29, on the sidelines of their vacation prior to deployment. Mayor Dalipe congratulated the PMA graduates, as he expressed pride for their achievements. He said the graduates, exemplify the…
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City, DOLE deploy 1,503 students for summer job
Some 1,503 high school students, composing the first batch of Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), undergo orientation Thursday, May 30 at Claret School Gymnasium, in preparation for their deployment in various field offices and barangays on Monday, June 3. Mayor John Dalipe, who spearheaded the orientation, has allocated P17M for this year’s…
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NAPC-RBSCC strengthens poverty reduction efforts
The National Anti-Poverty Commission Regional Basic Sectors Coordinating Council (RBSCC) convenes, Tuesday, May 28, for its second quarter Local Inter-Agency meeting to discuss critical issues besetting various communities in the region, to include the approval of the Regional Cross-Sectoral Agenda 2024-2026. The 3-day event, held at the City Inn Hotel in La Purisima Street, manifests…
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PRC, LGU conclude WACS in Brgy Cawit
To ensure a sustained solid waste management program in the barangays, the Philippine Red Cross- Zamboanga City Chapter in partnership with the City Government continue the conduct of Waste Analysis Characterization Study (WACS) as part of the Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in HighlyUrbanized Coastal Cities in…
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Manicahan health district conducts cervical cancer screening activity
A total of 42 women from Manicahan District availed of the Cervical Cancer Screening (Visual Inspection by Acetic Acid or VIA) Tuesday, May 28, as part of the unrelenting efforts of the City Government to make health services accessible to all. The activity was spearheaded by the Manicahan Health District under the supervision of Dr….
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Dalipe hails Futura Vinta as a “beacon for future growth in the community”
Mayor John Dalipe commends Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) for choosing Zamboanga City as a showcase of the company’s excellence in the region, citing its Futura Vinta project as a “beacon for future growth in the community.” The mayor said this, as he and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja joined FLI and SharePro, Inc. (SPI) officials in…
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CADAC rushes up ‘Bahay Silangan’
The city government through the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe is rushing up the perimeter fence and requirements for the operationalization of the newly constructed “Bahay Silangan,” a rehabilitation facility exclusively for drug pushers, in Pasonanca. This was the core of discussion during the CADAC’s second quarter meeting Wednesday, May…
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NZIA technical team meets on lot purchase
Members of the city’s technical and monitoring team, which was created by Mayor John Dalipe to oversee the land acquisition for the New Zamboanga International Airport Project, met again Tuesday, May 28, as they discussed the latest updates to the lot purchase and other relevant issues pertaining to the project. Presided over by City Administrator…
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Dalipe leads cash aid distribution to 75 calamity-striken families in Sangali
In line with his commitment to social welfare programs, Mayor John Dalipe Monday, May 27, spearheads distribution of cash assistance to 75 calamity-stricken families in Sangali amounting to a total of P345K. The beneficiaries, identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), included 71 fire victims and 4 families displaced by a storm…
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Sta. Catalina residents undergo training on hygiene, sanitation
Sta. Catalina purok leaders, barangay health workers, community-based organizations and members of the Barangay Council undergo a 5-day Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) Training of Volunteers (ToV) organized jointly by the Philippine Red Cross-ZC chapter and the City Government from May 13,14,15,17 and 20. The activity formed part of the Promotion of Green and…
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All set for massive crackdown vs colorum vehicles
Members of the city’s Task Force Ordinance and the Police Traffic Enforcement Unit undergo a refresher seminar on the updated issuances related to colorum public utility vehicles and deputization. Held at the CDRRMO conference room Friday, May 24, the activity was organized by the City Administrator’s Office and facilitated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)….
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City intensifies road clearing campaign
The City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe intensifies road clearing operations pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2022-085 of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Members of Task Force Ordinance under the City Administrator’s Office and Community Police Action Center (COMPAC) together with the Police Highway Patrol Group undertake clearing operations…
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Sustaining solid waste management in the community
The Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga City Chapter in partnership with the City Government concludes the conduct of the Waste Analysis Characterization Study (WACS) in barangay Ayala in line with the Promotion of Green and CircularEconomy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities in the Philippines program. The WACS, conducted at the…
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Rio Hondo bags region’s best Lupong Tagapamayapa award
Barangay Rio Hondo has been adjudged as the outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa in Zamboanga Peninsula under the Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) category. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced the regional winners for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) in the region in a post in its facebook page recently. The DILG made the…
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Mampang crematorium now operational
Mayor John Dalipe, Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja together with some members of the City Council Wednesday morning, May 22, led the unveiling of the city-owned crematorium in barangay Mampang. Costing a total of P29.99 million, the Mampang crematorium, a venue for the cremation of the dead, is the first in Zamboanga City. The project, undertaken…
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Mampang columbarium unveiled
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearhead the blessing and turnover of the columbarian in Mampang aimed to provide an ideal peaceful resting place for the departed, Wednesday, May 22. The facility and its site development cost a total of P18 million. It was undertaken by Y.N. Builders with supervision from the City…
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Dalipe unveils 23rd fire sub-station in San Jose Gusu
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe turns over another infrastructure project Thursday, May 23, this time, the newly-constructed fire sub-station (FSS) in barangay San Jose Gusu. Costing P2.69 million, the San Jose Gusu facility is the 23 rd FSS to be operational in the city. It spans 67.54 square meters and was built…
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LGU payment center at SM continues operation
The city government payment center at SM City Mindpro continues to accept payments for real property tax, business tax, administrative fines and charges and community tax certificate Monday to Sunday from 10:00am-4:30pm. The payment center is located at Level 4 of SM City Mindpro. Tax payers are advised to present the Statement of Account or…
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P4M multi-purpose building breaks ground in Calarian
A 3-storey multi-purpose building will soon rise at the barangay complex in Calarian. This, as Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja led the groundbreaking rites for the project Wednesday, May 22. The project costs P4.087M and will occupy a 150.48-square meter area. It will be undertaken by a private contractor – Berachah Construction…
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ZCTOM okays creation of anti-colorum team
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) has resolved to create an anti-colorum group to curb illegal vehicles operating plying city streets. PMaj. Chester Natividad, head of the Police Traffic Enforcement Unit volunteered to lead the group. Assistant City Administrator for city affairs Rodolfo Saavedra II, who presided over the ZCTOM meeting Tuesday morning at…
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ZC joins Int’l AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Zamboanga City joins the celebration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2024 with a simple yet meaningful program held at Plaza Pershing Friday afternoon, May 17. Organized by the City Health Office- Reproductive Health and Wellness Center in collaboration with the Zamboanga City Multi-sectoral AIDS Council led by Mayor John Dalipe, the event sought to…
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ZC joins IDOHOBIT
Zamboanga City joins the observance of International Day of Action Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), May 16 through the conduct of a forum themed “Embrace Diversity: Promoting Respect in Our Community.” Organized by the Gender and Development (GAD) Unit under the Office of the City Mayor, the forum held at Astoria Plaza, aimed to drum…
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Dalipe unveils P5M road project in Pasobolong
Mayor John Dalipe spearheads the turnover of the newly constructed and rehabilitated road at Pasobolong on Tuesday morning, May 14, in line with his unrelenting commitment to the barangays. Costing P4.99 million, the road project spans an area of 359 linear meters with a length of 274 meters and width of 4 meters. The project…
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AGRIVENTA 5.0 reels off May 15 at KCC
In celebration of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Month 2024, the Department of Agriculture- IX in collaboration with the city government mounts Agriventa 5, a four-day event showcasing fresh and processed agri-fishery products from all over Zamboanga Peninsula, from May 15-19, 2014 at the KCC Atrium East-Wing. Mayor John Dalipe together with Department of Agriculture Regional…
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Pasonanca unveiled as 52nd ASEAN Heritage Park
The renowned Pasonanca Natural Park was formally unveiled Monday, May 13, as the 52 nd ASEAN Heritage Park, the 10 th in the Philippines and first in Zamboanga Peninsula. Department of Environment and Natural Resources officials led by Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, together with Mayor John Dalipe and Congressional Representatives Khymer Adan Olaso of…
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4 more brgys join drug-cleared list
Four (4) more barangays in the city were declared drug-cleared by the Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Program following intense deliberations Tuesday, April 30. The oversight committee, composed of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department…
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Dalipe bros target completion of ZIA lot acquisition in time for SONA
The City Government of Zamboanga is looking to complete the lot acquisition phase of the New Zamboanga International Airport (NZIA) project within three months in time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address inJuly. Mayor John Dalipe convened the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC), which made the decision last Thursday afternoon. Joining the…
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CHO calls for brgy watch on water refilling stations
The City Health Office has called on the barangay officials to help monitor the sanitary conditions of water refilling stations in their respective villages, especially this time when the city is experiencing scarcity of water supply due to the El Niño-driven dry season. Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite sounded off the call during the “El Niño,…
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Access road for Azcuna resettlement project in Mercedes breaks ground
Mayor John Dalipe leads the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of the access road for the Azcuna Resettlement Project in barangay Mercedes Wednesday, May 1. The groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the implementation of the much awaited project that will ensure enhanced mobility and accessibility for members of the Azcuna Homeowners Association and…
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ZCDRRMO bags 3rd place in Innovations for Resilience Challenge 2024
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) places third in the Innovation for Resilience Challenge 2024 Awards, a project initiated by the USAID-Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation. The organizers recognized CDRRMO’s proposal entitled the “Salva Vida Application”, an emergency mobile application administrator and dispatcher interface/ responder mobile application,…
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Some 10K trees planted for Earth Day
In line with the celebration of Earth Month, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) spearheads Tuesday, April 30, a mangrove planting activity in the coastal area (Zone 5) of barangay Dita in the east coast. The activity is likewise in support of Mayor John Dalipe’s advocacy to plant one (1) million…
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PWD cash aid rollout continues
The city government releases a total of P1.599M as cash assistance for 1,559 persons with disability (PWDs) from barangays under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) – field office III during payout held at the Sta. Maria covered court Tuesday, April 30. The continuous rollout of the PWD financial aid pursuant to Ordinance…
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Zambo City hosts 3-day RDC-PSRs nat’l confab
The City of Zamboanga through the Regional Development Council (RDC) Zamboanga Peninsula Region chaired by Mayor John Dalipe is currently hosting the 15th RDC-Private Sector Representatives (RDC-PSRs) National Convention from April 23 to 25 at the Garden Orchid Hotel. Anchored on the theme “GIVE for a stronger Philippines: Greening the Economy, Inspiring Innovation, Vitalizing Vibrant…
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SLF’s cell 3 in Salaan now operational
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja Sunday afternoon, April 21, spearhead the unveiling of the newly-completed cell number 3 of the sanitary landfill in barangay Salaan, as the city government exerts extra efforts towards solid waste management. Mayor Dalipe expressed elation that the operation of cell 3 will pave the way for the…
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City Admin appeals for public support on drive vs overcharging drivers
The City Government calls on the city’s riding public to support the ongoing campaign against overcharging trike drivers by reporting infractions to the Tricycle Adjudication Board (TAB) and filing formal complaints against errant trike drivers instead of ranting on social media. “Ta invita kita el atencion del riding public de aton to report na Tricycle…
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P72.7M Sikat Talisayan housing project breaks ground
Mayor John Dalipe and National Housing Authority General Manager Joeben Tai Friday morning spearheaded the groundbreaking rites for the Sikat Talisayan Housing Project that will provide homes to 309 informal settler-families (ISF) in Talisayan and the neighboring barangays. Costing P72.7M, the project spans a total area of 33,359 square meters and aims to help address…
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Recodo receives solid waste mgt tools, WACS from PRC, LGU
The Philippine Red Cross and the City Government recently turned over to barangay Recodo various equipment and waste characterization study (WACS) results in line with the “Promotion of a Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities in the Philippines” program. The items turned over are essential…
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Dalipe thanks NHA for P1.54M cash aid for fire-hit families
The National Housing Authority (NHA) Friday, April 12, releases P1.54 million through its Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) for 154 families who were affected by fire incidents in various barangays in the city. The beneficiaries were identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), with each beneficiary receiving P10K. As this developed, Mayor…
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HLMD intensifies info car on 4PH, CMP programs
In a bid to address the housing backlog, the city government through the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) intensifies the conduct of information caravan on the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program as well as the Community Mortgage Program and Direct Purchase Negotiated for land acquisition. Last Monday, April 8, the HLMD team…
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City gov’t addresses plight of mendicants, vagrants on streets
Authorities continue the conduct of round-up activities to address the plight of mendicants and vagrants in the city. Personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) together with members of Task Force Ordinance under the City Administrator’s Office and the Community Police Action Center (COMPAC) on Monday, April 8 made the rounds of…
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Sta. Cruz Isle hailed as one of world’s 11 most beautiful pink beaches
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning expressed elation as he announced that the Big Sta. Cruz Island has been included in Travel+Leisure’s 11 most beautiful pink beaches around the world. This is the second time that the Sta. Cruz Island has been hailed as one of the world’s best places to visit. In 2019, the island…
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City kicks off 2024 sports fitness, recreation program
The City Government Friday afternoon, April 5, kicks off its annual Sports Fitness and Recreation Program with a series of competitions espousing a work-life balance for better health and increased productivity. Themed: “A healthy body and mind towards productive employees of the City Government of Zamboanga,” the program is a yearlong activity highlighted by sports…
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Azcuna resettlement community gets P12.6M worth of facilities
The Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) together with Mayor John Dalipe turns over a multi-purpose covered court and a day care center to the Azcuna Resettlement Community in barangay Mercedes Friday morning, April 5. Costing P12.63M, the multi-purpose covered court with stage and bleachers and the day care center were donated by the FLI to the…
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PRC, city gov’t turn over equipment, WACS results to Sta. Catalina
Barangay Sta. Catalina is a recipient of various equipment and waste analysis characterization study (WACS) results which are essential tools for the development and updating of its Solid Waste Management Program. This is in line with the Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities…
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PIAC reiterates policy on port, shipyard registration
The city government’s Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) recently reiterated its appeal to all owners or operators of private wharves, ports and shipyards operating with the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga City to register their facilities pursuant to City Ordinance 553, which regulates the establishment, construction, expansion, operations and proliferation of ports, wharves, shipyards and other similar…
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Dalipe thanks DHSUD as Zambo pilots PCE project
Mayor John Dalipe has expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for choosing Zamboanga City as a pilot area for the Planned City Extension (PCE) Project that seeks to develop a new town center for Zamboanga. Following the principles of a sustainable urban development prescribed by…
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Dalipe Team rushes aid to Labuan fire-hit families
Following the fire incident Sunday night, Mayor John Dalipe early morning today motored to barangay Labuan to personally deliver relief assistance to families who lost their homes in the blaze. Together with City Police OIC Director Col. Kimbely Molitas, some City Councilors and barangay officials, the mayor sympathized with the displaced families and assured them…
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Zambo City joins 1st quarter NSED
City Hall employees and clients executed the Duck, Cover and Hold protocol at the first sign of an earthquake, as they participated in the 1st Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Monday morning, March 25. The drill, organized by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in collaboration with the Office of the Civil…
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Health caravan rolls out in brgy Pasobolong
Close to 200 indigent families in the remote village of Pasobolong in the east coast benefited from the Health Caravan organized by the Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga Chapter (PRC-ZC) in partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) and other agencies and with support from the Australian Aid, Sunday, March 24. A range of essential medical services…
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Dalipe turns over 7 brand new vehicles to SWAT police
Mayor John Dalipe continues to fulfill his commitment to strengthen security and peace and order, as he turns over 7 brand new Hilux vehicles to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team under the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO), Monday, March 25. ZCPO OIC-City Director Col. Kimberly Molitas together with the SWAT Team accepted the…
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10K mangrove propagules planted in Panubigan to mark Earth Hour
Mayor John Dalipe Thursday morning spearheads a mangrove propagule planting activity in a 4-hectare site in sitio Panji-panji, Mala, Panubigan and to mark Earth Hour 2024. A total of 10,000 mangrove propagules were planted during the activity that sought to help restore and protect coastal environment and to fulfill Mayor Dalipe’s mission to plant 1…
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Senior citizens get free optical, dental services
More or less 100 senior citizens availed of free dental and optical services with cataract screening during an outreach mission organized by the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) and City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) at the CHO conference room, Thursday, March 21. The…
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Strengthening alliance for ZC’s safety, security
Mayor John Dalipe and 5 th Special Action Battalion (5SAB) Commander PLTCOL Joseph Bagsao explore possibilities for strengthened collaboration to ensure safety and security in Zamboanga City. PLTCol Bagsao and staff paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday, March 20 and assured his battalion’s steadfast commitment to provide quality service in…
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Profiling, tagging, census validation of ZIA-affected communities kick off
Combined personnel from the National Housing Authority (NHA), Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the City Government commenced the conduct of Community Household and Socio-Economic Profiling, Tagging and Census Validation (CoHSEP-TVC) in barangays Mercedes, Talabaan and Zambowood in preparation for the implementation of the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP). A total of 3 teams…
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Dalipe welcomes first woman Assault Armor Battalion Commander
Mayor John Dalipe warmly welcomed LTCol. Maria Rowena Muyuela, the new commander of the Assault Armor Battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps based in Cabatangay during the latter’s courtesy call in City Hall, Tuesday, March 12. Muyuela, a battle-tested soldier, becomes the first-ever woman commander of the battalion, a national unit that provides maneuver brigades…
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Dalipe seeks public support for Earth Hour on March 23
Mayor John Dalipe has enjoined everyone, most especially the city officials, to support Earth Hour 2024 on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. by turning off or dimming non-essential lights, signage lights, lights at key monuments, and lights in private facilities or business insofar as operations will allow during the global “lights out” event. Dalipe’s…
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Dalipe unveils P4M Arena Blanco School covered court
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearhead the unveiling of the P4 million covered court at the Arena Blanco Elementary School Tuesday, March 19. Dalipe and Pareja turned over the facility to Arena Blanco Elementary School-East Principal Ernesto Sario, who expressed profound gratitude to the city government for the support to the learners….
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City delivers water to barangays amidst El Niño
To help alleviate the plight of residents, Mayor John Dalipe has ordered the deployment of CDRRMO water tankers and lorries to barangays to supply water to Zamboangueños amidst the El Niño phenomenon that caused the ZCWD to impose water rationing in the city. The barangays served include Campo Islam, San Jose Gusu, Calarian, Sinunuc, Maasin,…
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City turns over 15 motorcycles to ZCPO to boost anti-crime drive
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning handed over 15 brand new CRF motorcycle units to Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) OIC City Director PCol. Kimberly Molitas, as part of its continuing commitment to enhance the safety and security of Zamboanga City. The turnover Monday, March 18 during the City Hall flag…
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Health caravan brings services to barangay Lanzones
The Health Caravan organized by the Philippine Red Cross-ZC Chapter in partnership with the City Health Office and other agencies with the support of Australian Aid (AUSAID) continues to roll out to provide essential health services to the marginalized and vulnerable sectors in far-flung communities in the city. This, as the team on Saturday, March…
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Housing agencies, LGU treat women to Pamper Day
Women members of urban poor and homeowners associations in the city were treated to a pamper day dubbed ‘Pagpupugay sa mga Hoarang Kababaihan sa Kabahayan: A Pampering Day for all Hoans and Hoanas’, at the Red Cross Training Center, Friday, March 15 in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month. Organized by the Department…
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Zambo City boosts IT-BPM potentials
Representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) seek audience with Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Thursday, May 14 on the sidelines of their IT-BPM (Information Technology and Business Process Management) Roadshow event. Zamboanga City hosts the 2-day IT-BPM Roadshow…
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‘Pick and Go’ traffic scheme dry run slated March 20-27
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) has approved the conduct of a one week dry run for the “Pick and Go” traffic scheme from March 20-27, pending the issuance of an executive order by Mayor John Dalipe. The resolution was approved during the ZCTOM meeting Friday, March 15, presided over by Assistant City Administrator…
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Nat’l SK Fed holds ‘Corre Jovenes’ advocacy color fun run March 23
Zamboanga City will be staging the first-ever advocacy color fun run to bring together and highlight advocacies observed every March – Women’s Month, Fire Prevention Month and Rabies Awareness Month, on Saturday, March 23. Dubbed ‘Corre Jovenes’, the activity will be spearheaded by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Federation led by president and Councilor Carol…
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Camino Nuevo fire-hit families get financial aid
In line with its continuous social welfare programs, the city government Monday, March 11, released financial assistance to 210 families displaced by the August 20, 2023 fire incident at Tambucho Drive, Camino Nuevo. Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josepine Pareja and City Social Welfare Officer Socorro Rojas supervised the payout held at the…
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LTO deputizes traffic aides, cops to strengthen drive vs colorum vehicles
The City Government of Zamboanga will conduct joint operations with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) – IX in a bid to contain the number of colorum vehicles operating within the city. This developed after LTO Operations Division chief Olloy Jalaluddin paid a visit to City Administrator and concurrent chairperson of the city’s Tricycle Adjudication Board…
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PAGASA: El Niño weakens but La Niña looms in June
The current El Niño phenomenon characterized by extreme weather conditions (above average) has started to weaken as it gradually transitions to neutral conditions in April-May-June 2024, according to Rodel Inclan, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Zamboanga City Station. However, Inclan said there is a 55% likelihood for La Niña…
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City releases P1.13M cash aid for Tugbungan fire-hit families
Mayor John Dalipe personally supervises the distribution of financial assistance to 243 families displaced by the December 27, 2023 fire in Calle Basa, Tugbungan, amounting to a total of P1.13 million. Facilitated by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the cash aid ranged from P2K to P5K, depending on the classification of house…
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Health caravan serves barangay Malagutay
More or less 300 indigent families in barangay Malagutay were served during the Health Caravan Sunday, March 10, organized by the Philippine Red Cross – Zamboanga chapter in partnership with city government through the City Health Office, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Police, Ateneo de Zamboanga School of Medicine, Tzu Chi Zamboanga and other agencies. Held…
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ZC joins 20th Nat’l Buntis Day
Pregnant women turn up at the Puericulture Center Saturday, May 9, to participate in various activities in celebration of the 20th National Buntis Day organized by the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc ( POGS)-Western Mindanao chapter in collaboration with the WMSU College of Medicine, Zamboanga Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital, City Health Office, and…
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P3.1M Mercedes health center unveiled
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearheads the turnover and blessing of the newly-constructed health center in barangay Mercedes, Saturday, March 9. Mayor Dalipe said the event is testament to the city government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the residents of Barangay Mercedes and signifies another step towards improving healthcare…
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Marcha de las Mujeres draws thousands
Thousands of women and men representing the cross-section of the community gather for the Marcha de las Mujeres, a purple walk for a cause campaign Friday, March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja along with other city officials spearheaded the celebration manifesting commitment to gender equality…
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Dalipe orders drug-free workplace policy
Mayor John Dalipe recently issued an executive order establishing a drug-free workplace policy for Zamboanga City in accordance with the mandates of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Executive Order JD 013 signed by the mayor on March 1, 2024 strictly prohibits the possession, use, sale, distribution or purchase of…
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Immersive workshops in Zambo City higlights Nat’l Arts Month
The National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA) brings the National Arts Month (NAM) celebration to Zamboanga City with parallel workshops on literary, architecture and allied arts, visual arts and cinema, March 7 to 9. For March 8, highlighted activities were the Saan Ka Lulugar (SKL) 2024: Resiliency in the Built and Designed Environment organized…
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8 clusters vie for title in division meet
The Zamboanga City Division Athletic Association (ZCDAA) Meet dubbed “Juego Calificando na Ciudad de Zamboanga 2024,” formally kicked off at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports complex in Baliwasan, Thursday afternoon, March 7with Mayor John Dalipe leading the ceremony. A total of 8 clusters with more or less 5,000 athletes will compete for the title in…
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For March 6-7 rollout: 5,140 seniors get P11M quarterly cash aid
A total of P11M worth of financial assistance was disbursed for the quarterly cash incentive of 5,140 senior citizens from 4 barangays during the March 6 and 7 rollouts personally led by Mayor John Dalipe and other city officials. The distribution took place in 4 different venues, catering to senior citizens from Talon-talon, Tetuan, Tigtabon,…
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ZC Division Meet reels off Mar 7-10
More or less 5,000 Athletes from both elementary and secondary levels will compete in different sports events during the Zamboanga City Division Qualifying Meet that reels off March 7 to 10 at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex in Baliwasan. Opening ceremonies will kick off with the parade of athletes at 5pm Thursday with Mayor…
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City gov’t spearheads El Niño infocar
The city government spearheads the conduct of the El Niño Information Caravan, a proactive approach to help enhance resilience and sustainability of the agriculture sector amidst the persisting dry spell. Mayor John Dalipe joined the City Agriculturist Office in the rollout of the information drive February 29 for farmers and fisherfolk under the Sta. Maria…
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City conducts tagging, mapping at Sangali fire site
Personnel from the Housing and Land Management Division Tuesday, March 5, conduct tagging and mapping operations in Purok 1, sitio Daap, barangay Sangali, the site of the March 4 fire incident. This developed as Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja and other city officials together with City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)…
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P8M mobile x-ray van to complement anti-TB campaign, unveiled
The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) turns over a fully-equipped mobile X-ray van to the Department of Health-9 in line with its campaign against respiratory diseases specifically tuberculosis or TB, at the San Jose Gusu Elementary School covered court, Wednesday, February 28. Costing P8M, the mobile van is equipped with a cutting-edge X-ray technology…
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ZC karate team bags medals in nat’l championship
The Zamboanga City Karate Team finished strong in the recently concluded 5 th Karate National Championship held in Tagaytay City with 2 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medals. The gold medals were courtesy of Micholo Vergara- under 21-75kg kumite and Rahkieshan Jamile Antao- Juniors -84kg kumite. The silver medalists were Clarisse Kaye Enriquez- under…
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2,457 seniors benefit in March 4 quarterly cash aid rollout
The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) catered 2,457 senior citizens of barangays Putik and Arena Blanco in its latest rollout of the P1K per quarter cash stipend. A total of P4.488M was released in the March 4 and March 5 payouts held in different venues, as the city government continues the rollout of…
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Spanish envoy graces Ecozone-LGU business forum
Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado engages the business sector in the city, as he graces the Business Forum, an activity organized by the Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority in collaboration with the City Government Friday, March 1 at the West Corporate Center, Zamboecozone First Industrial Park in San Ramon. After…
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Residents urged to be responsible pet owners
City Mayor and Zamboanga City Rabies Control and Eradication Coordinating Council (ZCRCECC) Chairperson John Dalipe yesterday urged all Zamboanguenos to actively participate and contribute to the awareness and eradication of rabies in Zamboanga. This as the city, through the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet) in partnership with ZCRCECC, formally launched the local observance of…
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New airport project tops Dalipe’s speech
Mayor John Dalipe said his administration together with Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe and the Department of Transportation is now in the process of fulfilling Zamboangueños’ dream of a world-class international airport. In his State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 26, Dalipe said the Land Bank of the Philippines recently appraised 59% of the…
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Dalipe reaffirms zero-tolerance policy against smuggling, drugs
Mayor John Dalipe has once again declared his zero-tolerance policy against smuggling and illegal drugs trade as he vowed to eradicate these threats from the community. He reported that in 2023, 65 total warrants of seizures were issued for cigarettes, resulting in the confiscation of 28,418 master cases and 3,614 reams of cigarettes amounting to…
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Dalipe unveils 9-point future plans
Mayor John Dalipe vowed in his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, Feb. 26, to pursue vigorously the priority projects and programs his administration has started over the past year and seven months even as he spelled out a nine-point future plans. Foremost of these, Dalipe assured Zamboangueños that his administration remains committed…
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Dalipe vows to champion citizens’ rights in BHRAC Summit
Mayor John Dalipe on Thursday, February 22, vows to stand firm in his administration’s resolve to champion the rights of every citizen, as he joined the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in spearheading a 2-day Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) Summit at a local hotel in Gov. Camins. As a testament to his commitment…
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City fetes 2024 local achievers
Sixteen (16) individuals and 5 civic organizations, educational institutions and business establishments were conferred the 2024 Local Achiever Awards, a prestigious award that recognizes the exemplary contribution and achievements of Zamboangueños in their respective fields. Mayor John Dalipe led city government officials in bestowing the recognition during formal rites held Wednesday night, February 21 at…
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49 HOTS, 131 ‘near-hires’ in Dia de Zambo job fair
Some 49 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) while 131 were close to being hired during the Dia de Zamboanga job fair, held at the KCC Mall in Gov. Camins from February 19 to 21. Near-hires are considered hired but still need to submit additional or lacking requirements, or may need to undergo further…
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City experiments ‘yellow box’ loading points for modern public transport
The City Government through the City Administrator’s Office has commenced the implementation of an experimental traffic scheme with the assignment of new loading points using the pick and go mode for modernized jeepneys entering the Central Business District (CBD). The loading points are bounded by yellow boxes established in the inner CBD area. This, as…
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Justo y Decente program goes to Labuan
Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja leads the rollout of free government services to residents of barangay Labuan, the fourth of a series of Justo y Decente Ayuda na Barangay Program (JD Program), Saturday, February 17. The initiative brings government closer to the people, offering free services ranging from medical to legal,…
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5,701 jobs await the Dia de Zambo job fair
As part of the celebration of the city’s 87 th Charter Day anniversary, the city government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-9) conducts the Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair, February 19 to 21 at the KCC Mall Atrium Activity Center. A total of 5,701…
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CHO steps up deworming campaign, aims to reach 85% target
Personnel from the City Health Office (CHO) intensify deworming campaign through household and school-based strategies to reach the 85% target coverage. The deworming campaign is a nationwide activity spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) through the Harmonized Schedule and Combined Mass Drug Administration (HSCMDA) through Community and School Base Approach for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH)…
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Dalipe orders smooth ZPRAA hosting
Mayor John Dalipe has tasked the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) organizing committee to work hard to make sure that the hosting of the 2024 ZPRAA meet will be hassle-free. This, as Zamboanga City is hosting the regional meet for the first time after a long wait of 18 years since 2006. In a…
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Plan for City Reading Program gets LSB nod
The Local School Board chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has approved the City Reading Program Plan with a total budget allocation of P13.600 million as proposed by the Zamboanga City Schools Division Office. Targeted for implementation from June to August this year, the City Reading Program will involve the Reading Engagement Across Developmental Stages (READS)…
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Mayor Dalipe extols local fisherfolk for their resilience amid challenges
Mayor John Dalipe has conveyed his gratitude to the local fisherfolk for their resilience and dedication as he graced the 13 th Open Fishing Season for Sardines on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Conference Room of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office 9 on R.T. Lim Boulevard, this city. The event…
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17 city gov’t retirees feted
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Thursday afternoon hosts a special tribute dubbed “Despedida de Agradecimiento para los Retirados de Gobierno,” honoring 17 of its employees who retired from service between July to December 2023. Mayor Dalipe and City Human Resource and Management Officer (CHRMO) head Roderico Jose Lucero together with the members…
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CHO records 13K animal bites in 2023
The City Health Office (CHO) exhorts residents to help make the city rabies free by seeking medical attention when bitten by domestic rabies-carrying animals, particularly cats and dogs. This as City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite shared during yesterday’s press briefing that the city’s statistics on animal bites for 2023 has reached 13,620. The figure,…
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City releases P3.812M for cash aid for 1,541 senior citizens in 3 brgys
A total of 1,541 senior citizens from 3 barangays receive P3.812 million worth of financial assistance Wednesday, February 7, in line with Mayor John Dalipe’s initiative of P1K quarterly cash incentive for all residents 60 years old and above. Mayor Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja, personally led the distribution one after the other…
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Dalipe follows through 2024 ZPRAA, Division Meet preps
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning presides over a meeting of the Organizing Committee to look into the status of preparations for the 2024 Zamboanga Peninsula Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet which the city is hosting anew after 18 years. Slated April 21-26, the ZPRAA is expected to draw more than 8,000 athletes, coaches and parents and…
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City reminds biz establishments of plastic ban on weekends
The city government once again enjoins all establishments in Zamboanga to cease the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and to encourage residents to use alternative bagging materials that are environmentally friendly on weekends. This after the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) has observed that only a small number of commercial establishments…
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3,923 elderlies in 3 brgys get P1k quarterly cash incentive
Some 3,923 senior citizens from barangays Mampang, Tugbungan and Lunzuran receive their P1K quarterly cash incentive during distribution ceremonies spearheaded by Mayor John Dalipe Monday, February 5. Forming part of the social amelioration program which Mayor Dalipe rolled out July, the financial assistance for the 3 barangays amounted to P8.455M. Of the total number of…
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LSB okays 2024 ZPRAA, Division meet, reading program budgets
Mayor John Dalipe convened Friday, February 2, the Local School Board to discuss updates on the preparation for the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet, which Zamboanga City will host after 18 years in April this year. Also discussed were the upcoming Division Meet on Feb. 15-17, Mayor’s Reading Program and the Alternative Learning…
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Dalipe cites crucial role of tanods in safeguarding brgys
Mayor John Dalipe Thursday extolled barangay tanods, the so-called security force multipliers for their dedication to work, as he cited their crucial role in keeping the barangays safe and secure. In his message during the Skills Enhancement Training for the fourth batch of barangay tanods Thursday, February 1 at the Astoria Hotel. Mayor Dalipe said…
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East coast elderlies thank Dalipe for P1K quarterly incentive
A total of 3,529 senior citizens from 6 east coast barangays receive P5.387M worth of financial assistance from the local government Friday, February 2, as Mayor John Dalipe continues to rollout the P1K quarterly cash incentive to residents aged 60 and above. Mayor Dalipe led the distribution of the cash incentive in the barangays of…
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Dalipe leads observance of World Wetlands Day 2024
All roads led to Purok 5 in barangay Dita, some 41 kilometers east of the city, as Zamboanga, spearheaded by Mayor John Dalipe, joined the observance of World Wetlands Day 2024, Friday, February 2. Some 10,000 propagules were planted by different sectors and stakeholders in a 4-hectare mangrove area during the early morning planting activity…
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LGU opens another free public parking space
Mayor John Dalipe fulfills his promise to provide additional parking spaces in the city amid the no-let up campaign against illegal parking in downtown streets pursuant to a local ordinance and DILG memorandum. This, as the city opened another free parking space at Rizal Street corner N.S. Valderoza St. fronting the former Tsokolate Restaurant –…
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ZC BOSS bldg to rise in Plaza Pilar
Mayor John Dalipe early Thursday morning, January 11 spearheaded the groundbreaking rites for the P52M Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) building at Plaza del Pilar in Zone 4, a significant milestone achieved after 8 years of BOSS operations in Zamboanga City. The 3-storey building will be constructed at the leftmost side (before the commercial stalls)…
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City Assessor conducts general revision of real property assessments
The City Assessor’s Office is conducting a general revision of real property assessments to reflect the Schedule of Fair Market Values provided under City Ordinance No. 2023-198 in the payment of real property taxes (RPT) for the current year. The said ordinance has prescribed a 20% increase in tax rates based on real property classifications…
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Dalipe seeks to sychronize local, nat’l infra projects
Mayor John Dalipe met Wednesday with representatives of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and different other agencies in his effort to synchronize all plans and activities in the implementation of various infrastructure projects funded both by the city government and national government. Under a special arrangement with the congressional office of District…
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CPOC initiates retraining of BINs/tanods
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has scheduled a series of training activities for members of the Barangay Intelligence Network (BIN) or tanods from the city’s 98 barangays in line with the city government’s commitment to security and safety of the residents. Co-presided by Mayor Dalipe and Vice Mayor…
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Zambo stands ready to confront El Niño
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe stands ready to confront or mitigate the effects of the imminent dry spell on its agriculture and fishery sector even as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday announced that a “strong” El Niño is currently ongoing and may last…
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PESO brings services closer to communities
The City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) initiates the conduct of a training workshop on the establishment and strengthening of the Zamboanga City Barangay Employment Service Office (BESO), as it seeks to deepen and expand the reach of its facilitation machinery. Held in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), USAID- PBED Youthworks…
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Dalipe convenes stakeholders’ gab on new ZAMCELCO ventures
Mayor John Dalipe convened Thursday, Jan. 11, a dialogue among the city’s power stakeholders relative to the snowballing move of the new management of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) to enter into a joint venture with new investors. The move was to bail out Zamcelco under its investor-manager Crown Investment Holdings Inc. from its…
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ZCTOM meets, finding solutions to traffic woes
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) under the City Administrator’s Office convened Wednesday morning as it tried to find solutions to the city’s worsening traffic problems. Presided over by Assistant City Administrator for City Affairs Rodolfo Saavedra Jr. on behalf of City Administrator Atty. Wendell Sotto, the ZCTOM acted favorably on the requests for…
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City earmarks P51M for agri sector
Demonstrating commitment to the agriculture sector, the City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has allocated a total of P51M to support plans and programs for local farmers and fisherfolks this 2024. Acting City Agriculturist Arben Magdugo said the allocation is the biggest-ever in the 17-year history of the office and is a…
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NHA, Dalipe turn over 163 housing units to July 2018 Labuan fire victims
Mayor John Dalipe joins the National Housing Authority (NHA) in turning over 163 housing units to the first batch of 411 families who were displaced by the July 2018 fire incident in barangay Labuan. The 163 units are under Phase 1 of the Labuan Sea Breeze Housing Project, the relocation site promised by the previous…
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OCVET warns vs capturing, keeping wild animals as pets
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) cautions the public against capturing and keeping wild animals saying it is unsafe, illegal and inhumane. “It is undeniable, baby wild animals are adorable. It’s understandable why you might think that raising a wild animal as a pet is a tempting and exciting idea. However, when wild animals…
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To avoid delays: Prep, submit complete docs – BOSS
The city government through the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) calls on applicants to submit complete and correct requirements to avoid delays in their business registrations and renewals. Licensing Chief Benjie Barredo on Tuesday, January 9, cited incomplete or lack of documents as the most common cause of delay in the processing of registrations and…
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Dalipe recognizes 2 new chem technicians
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday recognized 2 of its employees who recently aced the Chemist and Chemical Technician Licensure Examinations. Albert Ebol Jr., of the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) passed both the Chemist Licensure Exam (CLE) given last December 13-14 and the Chemical Technical Licensure Exam (CTLE)…
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Dalipe urges parents: watch over your kids
Mayor John Dalipe has called on parents and guardians to be responsible in taking care of their children or face the penalty as the city government is seriously implementing Ordinance 636 imposing a citywide curfew for all minors ages 18 and below. Dalipe issued the call in his message during the first flag raising ceremony…
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Dalipe modifies procedures for ease of doing business
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order that seeks to streamline the procedures for issuance of business licenses, clearances, permits, certifications or authorizations pursuant Rule IX of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.” In his Executive…
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City commemorates MCLL’s 20th death anniversary
The City Government will spearhead activities commemorating the 20th Death Anniversary of former Mayor Maria Clara “Mam Caling” Lobregat Tuesday, January 2. Mayor John Dalipe will lead the activities that will kick off with the commemotative mass at 4pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Pasonanca to be followed by the wreath laying rite and…
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BOSS all set for 2024 biz permit registration, renewal Jan. 2-20
The Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) at Centro Latino in Paseo del Mar is ready to serve the influx of business operators who will either register or renew their permits for 2024 from January 2 to 20. This, as Mayor John Dalipe has issued Executive Order 105 that seeks to streamline the procedures for issuance…
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Dalipe signs into law new firecracker edict
Mayor John Dalipe last week signed into law Ordinance No. 632, lifting the ban on the use, sale, possession, distribution and storage of consumer pyrotechnics in Zamboanga City for a limited period from December 1 of each calendar year to January 6 of the immediate succeeding year. After the limited period as prescribed in the…
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Zambo’s economy hits record high of P139.47B
Zamboanga City’s economy has peaked to a record high of P139.47 billion in 2022, the biggest and the fastest growing economy in Zamboanga Peninsula Region, according to statistics presented by the City Planning and Development Coordinator’s Office (CPDCO) to the City Development Council (CDC) during its year-end meeting on Friday, Dec 19, at the Celebrity…
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Dalipe thanks Sen. Imee, DSWD for P5M AICS for ZCSMST students
Senator Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Marcos together with Mayor John Dalipe distribute educational cash assistance to 1,000 students of the Zamboanga City State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZCSCMST) through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). As this developed, Mayor Dalipe thanked…
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1,400 ZPPSU students receive DSWD’s P7.4M AICS, cash for work thru Sen. Marcos
A total of 1,400 students from the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance for Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS) and KALAHI-CIDSS Cash for Work Program with funding support from the Office of Sen. Imee Marcos. Sen. Marcos together with Mayor John Dalipe and DSWD…
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City steps up crackdown vs illegal parking fee collection
The City Administrator’s Office has intensified campaign against all forms of illegal activities specifically unauthorized collection of parking fees in areas identified by the local government as free public parking sites. This, in light of reports that some unscrupulous individuals are charging parking fees in public parking areas recently opened by the city such as…
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Culianan district senior citizens thank Dalipe, LGU for cash aid
Senior citizens under Field Office 5 of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) expressed appreciation to Mayor John Dalipe and the City Government for the grant of cash incentives and implementation of other benefit packages for their sector. This, as the City Government through the CSWDO Friday facilitated the distribution of cash incentives…
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Zambo PESO is region’s best SPES implementer
The city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) has been adjudged as the Best SPES Implementer in the region, posting a total of 1,474 beneficiaries with 60% allocation and 100% implementation for the year 2023. At the same time, PESO Manager Jerico Jan Bustamante was recognized as Top Performer for Labor Market Information (LMI), under the…
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Dalipe invites Zamboangueños to join upcoming Xmas festival
As the city government prepares for the Yuletide Season, Mayor John Dalipe has enjoined the Zamboangueños to participate in the upcoming competitions and activities lined up for this year’s Festival Navidad (Christmas Festival). Speaking on behalf of the local chief executive, City Hall Spokesperson Liza Joczon said the city government has allocated more or less…
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Support, buy local agri-products
Thirty-two (32) farmer-exhibitors showcase their agricultural products during the launching of the Kadiwa sa NIA: Tabo-an at the National Irrigation Administration compound in Gov. Ramos, Sta. Maria Thursday, November 16. The NIA initiative, which will be held every third Wednesday of the month, aims to make fresh and affordable local agri-fishery products accessible to the…
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Zambo hosts 6th Nat’l Sardine Confab Nov. 16-17
Fishery stakeholders from all over the country converge in Zamboanga City for the 6th National Sardine Industry Congress and Trade Exhibit 2023, November 16-17 at the KCC Mall Convention Center in Gov. Camins. Organized by the Southern Philippines Fishing Association, Inc. (SOPHIL) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…
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Urban Poor Solidarity Week set Dec 1-8
The City Government gears up for the celebration of the 2023 Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) from Dec. 2-8 with the theme “Un unido comunidad para na progreso y desarollo del Ciudad.” In a meeting facilitated by the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) under the Office of the City Mayor Wednesday afternoon, the Inter-Agency…
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Sotto takes pride in Zambo’s strong fight vs illegal drugs
City Administrator Wendell Sotto has commended the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9, other law enforcement units and the Public Prosecutor’s Office for their continued campaign against the illegal drug trade in Zamboanga City. In a brief statement during the press briefing in City Hall Wednesday, Nov. 15, Atty. Sotto said the fight against…
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City assures security, safety of yuletide displays
The city government is exerting all effort to ensure the safety of the city’s yuletide decorations which will include dazzling light displays at City Hall, the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT), and other parks and recreational areas. City General Services Officer Engr. Rene Dela Cruz said that personnel from the General Services Office (GSO) will be…
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3-month sardine fishing ban in ZamPen kicks off
Mayor John Dalipe joins the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and other stakeholders during the 13th Send-Off Ceremony for the Sardines Closed Season at the Officers’ Club of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao Command (NAVFORWEM) in Calarian, Tuesday, November 14. This year, the annual 3-month ban on sardine fishing will be from November…
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CJ Dalipe is new SK Fed prexy
Carol Julianne “CJ” Dalipe of Tetuan was elected Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President for the period 2023 to 2025 during elections facilitated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) at a local hotel in Gov Camins, Tuesday, November 14. With her election, Ms. Dalipe, a niece of Mayor John Dalipe, will sit as ex-officio…
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City gov’t takes possession of LBP lots beside City Hall
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has taken possession of the Land Bank of the Philippines’ (LBP’s) two parcels of land measuring 1,071 square meters near City Hall Annex along Valderrosa Street, this city. This developed after Mayor Dalipe and LBP President/CEO Ma. Lynette V. Ortiz signed the Deed…
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Dalipe lauds PDEA for the destruction of P42.44M worth of illegal drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9 spearhead the destruction of approximately P42.44M worth of seized dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) at the Permex Plant in Ayala Monday, November 14. Destroyed through thermal decomposition or thermolysis, were 6,232.5868 kgs of methamphetamine hydrochloride (HCl) (worth P42.38M) and 538.4432 kilos of marijuana (worth…
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ZC pays tribute to CCC
The City Government spearheads the commemoration of Dia de Cesar marking the 39th death anniversary of Mayor Cesar Cortez Climaco (CCC), Tuesday, November 14. The fitting activity kicked off with a mass at the Holy Trinity Church in Pasonanca and was capped by the wreathlaying rite and commemorative program at the late mayor’s tomb in…
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PDEA destroys P42.44M illegal drugs; Dalipe vows firm support to anti-drug war
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9 spearhead the destruction of approximately P42.44M worth of seized dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) at the Permex Plant in Ayala Monday, November 14. Destroyed through thermal decomposition or thermolysis, were 6,232.5868 kgs of methamphetamine hydrochloride (HCl) (worth P42.38M) and 538.4432 kilos of marijuana (worth…
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CHO targets 20,850 kids for Chikiting Bakunation Nov. 13-19
The City Health Office in collaboration with the Department of Health kicks off anew the massive immunization campaign for children ages 0-23 months old, today, Nov. 13 until Nov. 29. CHO vaccination teams are deployed in the city’s 98 barangays to conduct house-to-house initiatives as well as establish fixed vaccination sites to ensure that no…
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Dia de Cesar C. Climaco set Tuesday, November 14
Zamboanga City will commemorate the 39th death anniversary of Mayor Cesar Climaco with simple yet meaningful program that will start Monday, Nov. 13 at 7pm with the candle lighting ceremony at the assassination rite in Gov. Alvarez St. The main program on Tuesday, November 14 will commence with the commemorative mass at 7am at the…
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Zambo upgraded to Pink Zone in latest ASF watch
Zamboanga City along with the 394 other cities and municipalities nationwide has been upgraded from Red (Infected) Zone to Pink (Buffer) Zone in the latest African Swine Flu (ASF) Zoning Map and Zoning Status as of Nov. 7, this year, pursuant to the Amended National Zoning and Movement Plan for the Prevention and Control of…
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Bonifacio Day moved to Nov. 27
Monday, November 27 is a regular holiday in celebration of Bonifacio Day, traditionally held on Nov. 30. This, pursuant to Proclamation 90 (amending Proclamation 42, series 2022), issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in November 2022, which moves the commemoration of Bonifacio Day to Nov. 27, 2023, the nearest Monday to its original date, Nov….
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Dalipe, PIAC formalize IRR for wharves operation in the city
City Mayor and Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) chairperson John Dalipe yesterday led the ceremonial signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) which shall guide the enforcement of City Ordinance No. 553. The local chief executive expressed elation over the finalization and the subsequent signing of the said document that defines the functions and duties…
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Dalipe welcomes new road~viaduct project
Mayor John Dalipe met Thursday afternoon with DPWH Information, Education & Communication Social Safeguards Team headed by Engr. Lilibeth B. Rico relative to the upcoming implementation of Zamboanga City East Diversion Road Project, measuring 14.66km funded under the agency’s Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan No. 3631-PHI. The project includes the construction of a viaduct starting…
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Zambo City joins 4th qtr NSED
As the City Hall siren rang, city government employees executed the Duck-Cover-Hold technique before evacuating to a safe area as part of the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday, November 9 at 9am. Facilitated by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and PHIVOLCS,…
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CSWDO sets up online registration for elderlies
The City Social Welfare and Development (CSWDO) has established an online registration system for senior citizens to facilitate a seamless distribution of the P1K stipend per quarter. Senior citizens may access the link bit.ly/ZC-SCDatabase or scan the QR code to register online. Based on the guidelines, the online google form is open to all registered…
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Dalipe vows to empower Zambo’s 98 brgys
Mayor John Dalipe has declared once more that his administration remains resolute on empowering the 98 barangays of Zamboanga City through policies, interventions and strategic planning that seek to uplift the life of every citizen. Dalipe issued the statement as he administered the mass oathtaking ceremony for the city’s 1,568 newly elected/reelected barangay officials and…
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CTO, DTI seize faulty weighing scales from main market stalls
A joint team from the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO)and the Department of Trade and Industry- Zamboanga City Office (DTI-ZCO) confiscated 7 defective and uncalibrated weighing scales from various stalls at the main public market during a series of inspection conducted from October 25 to 27. As this developed, the Business Tax Division of the CTO…
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City readies for NCM celebration
The city government, together with the Local Council for the Welfare of Children, is gearing up to join the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration this November. Mayor John Dalipe will be delivering the State of the Children’s Report which will form part of the activities being readied by the city government in line with…
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4th qtr NSED set Thursday, Nov. 9
In line with its disaster preparedness program, the city government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in collaboration with other concerned agencies will spearhead the conduct of the 4th Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday, November 9 at 9am. The sound of the siren in City Hall will signal…
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USAID-PBED, City Gov’t set 1st GIA Summit, Youth Skills forum Nov. 8-9
The city government, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), particularly under the YouthWorks PH project and Opportunity 2.0 program, is set to hold two events aimed primarily at strengthening the functionality of the city’s Government-Industry-Academe (GIA) Council in addressing issues affecting employment opportunities…
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Dalipe welcomes partnership with CFO on migrants’ concerns
Mayor John Dalipe was delighted to forge a partnership with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) through Undersecretary Valery Joy Abarro-Brion in the conduct of its Community Education Program and Mobile Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (Mobile PDOS) on Friday at KCC Mall Atrium Lounge. Mayor Dalipe thanked Usec. Brion and her team for including Zamboanga City…
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Dalipe to elected BSK officials: Serve with honesty, integrity
Mayor John Dalipe has challenged the newly elected and reelected barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan members to never forget the promises they made to the people during the campaign period, and to serve their constituents with honesty, integrity and principles. “Tiempo ya para sirvi con el diaton constituents. Debe esta na diaton pensamiento que ya…
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Dalipe commends security sector for peaceful, orderly BSKE, Undas
Mayor John Dalipe strongly commends the security sector including concerned agencies and volunteer groups for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) as well as the successful implementation of Oplan Todos los Santos y Difuntos last Nov. 1-2 in Zamboanga City. “We commend and thank the authorities…
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Dalipe urges new SK officials to perform well
Mayor John Dalipe, who kicked off his political career as a Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson at 17 years old, urged newly-elected SK officials to perform well for the constituents they vowed to serve despite the challenges. “Nothing is impossible,” the mayor told the participants to the Mandatory Training for newly-elected SK officials organized by the Local…
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8 Zamboangueño young agripreneurs bag awards in reg’l YFC
Eight (8) young agripreneurs with 4 business models from Zamboanga City were reaped awards during the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) program- regional level organized by the Department of Agriculture-9 in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province last November 3. The winning Business Model Canvasses (BMC) from Zamboanga City and the categories include the Start Up category for…
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Dalipe issues guidelines for Todos los Santos, Difuntos observance
Mayor John Dalipe on Tuesday has issued Executive Order (EO) No. JD 2023-097 prescribing the guidelines for the observance of All Souls Day in the city and shall be in force from from 12:00 noon of October 31st to 05:00 p.m. of November 2nd. The said order absolutely prohibits the following acts inside private and…
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Dalipe orders traffic scheme on roads leading to cemeteries
Mayor John Dalipe recently issued and executive order prescribing a temporary traffic re-routing scheme on all road leading to public and private cemeteries in Zamboanga City. In his EO JD 2023-096, Dalipe authorized the city police director and the chief of the Traffic Management Group, Zamboanga City Police Office, to plan, adopt and implement a…
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ZC programs, thrusts honored in 2023 Layag Awards
Five programs spearheaded by the city government of Zamboanga were conferred the badge of governance excellence by the Department of the Interior and Local Government IX (DILG IX) through the 2023 Layag Awards, an awards mechanism acknowledging exceptional governance practices in local government units. The city’s 911 Local Call Center, the Community Organizing and Organizational…
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New airport LIAC maps out relocation, resettlement action plan
Members of the newly-created Local Inter-Agency Committee of the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP) underwent a 2-day Workshop and Write-shop for the Formulation of the Relocation and Resettlement Action Plan (RRAP) for the eligible families affected by the project. The RRAP is a pre-requisite, as the city government under the leadership of Mayor…
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DILG launches SKILL project with ZC, 6 ZAMPEN LGUs as pilot centers
Zamboanga City and 7 other local government units in Zamboanga Peninsula were identified as centers of the Specialized Knowledge Institute for Local Learning or SKILL, a project launched by the Department of Interior and Local Government in a bid to advance local governance and empower LGUs with enhanced skills and knowledge. The launching of SKILL…
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City gov’t unveils 2 new buses
Mayor John Dalipe leads the inauguration of 2 newly-acquired mini-buses Monday morning, in line with the city’s program to upgrade its equipment and facilities for the convenience of government employees and the general public. The inauguration was preceded by the blessing rites officiated by Fr. Filmore Calibo. Each mini-bus costs P4.9M and has a capacity…
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Dalipe leads rousing hero’s welcome for Eumir Marcial
Fresh from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where he won silver medal, Zamboangueño boxer Eumir Felix Marcial arrived to a rousing hero’s welcome organized by the city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe on Friday morning, Oct. 20. In his message during the program at City Hall grounds, Mayor…
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Dalipe urges BSKE candidates to obey election rules
Mayor John Dalipe called on aspiring barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates to adhere to all prescribed rules set by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) for the entire duration of the election period. This, as the city prepares for the official start of the BSKE campaign period on Thursday, October 19. “I reiterate Mayor John Dalipe’s…
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Dalipe creates LIAC for new airport dev’t project
Mayor John Dalipe has created the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) for the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP), as the city government paves way for the formulation of the Relocation and Resettlement Action Plan (RRAP) for eligible families affected by the project. The mayor sits as the overall chairperson of the LIAC with representatives…
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11th City Fisherfolk Congress reels off
Over 200 fishpond operators, seaweed farmers, fish vendors, traders and exporters from all over the city gathered for the 11th City Fisherfolk Congress, organized by the City Agriculturist Office Tuesday, October 17. Mayor John Dalipe, who graced the event, highlighted the significant contribution of fisherfolks to nation building . “Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment…
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Dalipe vows to advance housing, urban dev’t
Mayor John Dalipe vowed on Monday that his administration will continue to advance housing and urban development, ensuring that every Zamboangueño will have the opportunity to build a brighter in the city. Dalipe made the promise as he addressed the participants of the Housing Fair 2023 at KCC Mall in celebration of the National Shelter…
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No let-up in anti-dengue advocacy – CHO
The City Health Office (CHO) continuously strengthens its anti-dengue advocacy, as cases are recorded regularly. CHO personnel led by the Sanitation Division pursues information education campaign to advise residents on the 4S Kontra Dengue as well as conduct fogging operations in areas where cases have been reported. Residents are advised to remove water-holding containers and…
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Celebrating talents of PWDs
Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) shine on stage as they flaunt their singing and dancing in the first-ever PWD’S Got Talent organized by City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) PWD Affairs Unit at the Astoria Plaza Friday, October 13. Conducted as a post-Fiesta Hermosa activity, the talent contest had 2 categories – the Solo Singing…
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Dalipe elated over successful festivities
Mayor John Dalipe has conveyed his sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all Zamboangueños, particularly the private partners and security sector, for the successful, peaceful and orderly conduct of all activities under this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Festival that culminated on the feast day of the city’s patroness saint Nuestra Sñora La Virgen del Pilar on Thursday,…
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Hermosa Fest 2023 reaches its climax today
This year’s ecstatic celebration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival reaches its high point on the eve of Fiesta Pilar today as the city bursts into colors and the upbeat sounds of drums in a street dance Competition back-to-back with the flushing Parade of Lights. Both the street dance competition and the Parade of Lights will…
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Dalipe cites role of livestock, poultry sector
Mayor John Dalipe graced the Livestock and Poultry Fair Monday as he cited the vital role of farmers and breeders in ensuring a stable food supply for the city. Organized by the Office of the City Veterinarian in collaboration with JCI Zamboanga and other groups, the Livestock and Poultry Fair kicked off Monday, Oct. 9…
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Dalipe thanks security sector, canning factories for successful Regatta, Wow Sardinas events
Mayor John Dalipe Monday cites the security sector, canning factories, participants, organizers and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of the sail boat race Regatta and the Wow Sardinas Boodle Fight Sunday, Oct. 8. In his message during the flag raising ceremony Monday, Oct. 9, in City Hall Mayor Dalipe said the canning factories donated…
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Dalipe declares Pink Fridays this October
To further drum up public support for breast cancer awareness, Mayor John Dalipe has declared all Fridays this month of October as “Prink Fridays” in the city government of Zamboanga. Dalipe announced this in his message during the flag raising ceremony as he enjoined all city government employees to wear anything but pink every Friday…
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BOC reports revenue collection of P6.752B
Mayor John Dalipe convened on Thursday, Oct. 5, the fourth quarter meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) during which the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Zamboanga City reported that it collected a total revenue of P6,752,129,508.37 covering the period from January to September this year. Atty. Benito Lontok, BOC deputy collector, said…
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Job seekers troop to Hermosa Job Fair
Job seekers, mostly new graduates and unemployed individuals trooped to the Hermosa Job Fair organized by the City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) at the KCC Mall Friday, October 3. The event, held from 9am to 3pm, was an annual activity and formed part of the 2023 Zamboanga Hermosa Festival calendar of activities. It was…
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UZ Wildcats, Tulungatung ES top drum and lyre tilt
The UZ Wildcats and the Tulungatung Elementary School emerged as winners in the Drum and Lyre Competition Open and Elementary Level categories, respectively, held at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, Thursday, October 5, as part of the 2023 Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. A total of 13 groups participated in the city-organized competition, 3 of which participated…
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40 unclaimed bodies buried in Talabaan
Forty (40) cadavers that remained unclaimed at the city-contracted morgue were buried in a mass grave at the Talabaan public cemetery Thursday, October 5, following solemn rites presided by religious leaders. Of the total 40 unclaimed remains, 33 were males and 7 females. Some of them were crime victims found in abandoned areas while others…
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Dalipe thanks PBBM for EO39, vows all-out support to war vs smuggling, rice hoarding
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. for the issuance of Executive Order 39 that imposes a rice price ceiling to protect consumers from the alarming increase in rice prices. The mayor personally relayed his gratitude to the president during the latter’s visit to Zamboanga City Tuesday, September 19, to…
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ZC advances to final judging of 2023 Most Biz Friendly LGU Search
The City Government of Zamboanga advances to the final judging of the 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards, an annual competition organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Mayor John Dalipe made this announcement during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall Monday where he also thanked 2 other organizations for…
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CSC bestows ZC LGU the Bronze Award on HRM systems
Zamboanga City captured the bronze award in the Civil Service Commission’s Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). The award was presented to Mayor John Dalipe by City Human Resource and Management Officer Roderico Jose Lucero during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall Monday morning. The bronze award is conferred…
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First ZC super health center unveiled in Sangali
Mayor John Dalipe lauded the concerted efforts of government to strengthen the healthcare sector in grassroots communities as the Department of Health IX, together with the Office of Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go and the Office of District II Representative Mannix Dalipe turned over the Sangali Super Health Center, the first super health center in Zamboanga…
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Mayor to residents: Let us proudly promote Zambo Hermosa 2023
Mayor John Dalipe appeals to Zamboangueños to proudly promote Hermosa Festival 2023 and invite people from here and around the globe to witness the celebration that depicts the city’s rich and colorful history and culture along with the impressive tourist sites. The mayor made this appeal as he led the unveiling of this year’s Festival…
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ZCTOM compels contractors to follow work sched
The Office of the City Administrator yesterday convened the Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) Committee to address traffic woes especially exacerbated by various ongoing road/drainage projects in the city. Assistant City Administrator Rodolfo Saavedra, Jr. presided over the meeting which included councilor VP Elago and representatives from the City Engineer’s Office, City Legal Office,…
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Dalipe mobilizes relief aid for flood-hit families
A total of 378 families received family food packs from the DSWD, as the city government through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) likewise provided sleeping gears such as blankets and mats and other relief goods as initial aid to the affected families. Of the total 378 families affected, 65 are from Tugbungan,…
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IBT Night Market rakes in P3M in year 1
The Night Market at the Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria has earned a total of P3,097,165.00 during its first year of operation that started September 16, 2022. Mayor John Dalipe made this announcement during the flag raising ceremony Monday, as he commended the IBT management under the City Administrator’s Office for the outstanding achievement. The…
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“Basura Mo Para Sa School Supplies Ko” program reels off
Mayor John Dalipe and the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) launch the ‘Basura Mo Para sa School Supplies Ko’ program, a city government initiative aimed to promote segregation and proper disposal of wastes while addressing educational needs of students. The launching program was held at the Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat National High School (MCLLNHS) in…
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Dalipe’s SAP rolled out to 30K senior citizens
To date, over 30,000 senior citizens have already received the 1K per quarter cash incentive being rolled out by the local government under the Dalipe administration’s social amelioration program, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) reported Wednesday, September 13. City Social Welfare and Development Office head Socorro Rojas said the cash incentive has…
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Dalipe: Zambo is EO 39 compliant
“So far, compliant.” Thus, the statement of Mayor John Dalipe, referring to some market stalls selling rice at P41 to P45 per kilo for regular milled and well-milled, respectively, in compliance with Executive Order No. 39, imposing the mandated price ceilings on rice nationwide. Mayor Dalipe, chairperson of the Local Price Coordinating Council, personally spearheaded…
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City releases P3.309M for senior citizens’ cash aid in 4 brgys
In line with Mayor John Dalipe’s initiative to enhance quality of life of senior citizens in the city, the city government Tuesday, September 12 released a total of P3.309M for its ongoing distribution of P1K quarterly cash incentives. Mayor Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearheaded the distribution of the cash incentives for 3,309 senior…
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Dalipe, Red Cross seal circular economy pact
On behalf of the city government of Zamboanga, Mayor John Dalipe signed on Monday, Sept. 11, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) represented by its Secretary General, Dr. Gwendolyn T. Pang, for the implementation of a European Union-funded project titled “Promotion of a Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement…
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Another public parking space to open soon
Upon orders of Mayor John Dalipe, personnel from the City Administrator’s Office, City Engineer’s Office undertake clearing operations at the vacant lot located in Valderrosa and Rizal Streets to pave way for its use as a public parking space. Assistant City Administrator for City Affairs Rodolfo Saavedra Jr. said the property is owned by a…
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