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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Mayor John Dalipe declares his administration’s full support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure their inclusion and empowerment and enhancement of  quality of their lives.  The mayor made this declaration to the officers of the Zamboanga City PWD Federation (ZCPWDFed) officers led by its President Krewin Serrano who paid him a courtesy visit in…
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Demonstrating commitment to the agriculture sector, Mayor John Dalipe Monday turns over 7 units of 4-wheel tractors for use of city farmers under the different agricultural districts of the Office of the City Agriculturist. Costing a total of P19.7M, the 7 units 4-wheel tractors were purchased by the Dalipe administration with the intention of providing…
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Preparations for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2023 have shifted to high gear, with less than a month before it kicks off Oct. 1. Mayor John Dalipe convened city department heads and division chiefs for the regular huddle Monday morning, September 11, to tackle details of the preparation for the grandest Festival in Zamboanga Peninsula. City…
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Concerned agencies convened Wednesday to tackle issues and to step up the implementation of the Inclusive Science for Livelihood in Agri-Aqua (ISLA) in Small Islands Enhancing Livelihood through Science and Technology in the Great Sta. Cruz Island. This, as  Mayor John Dalipe has directed agencies concerned to expedite the project and ensure the city meets…
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The city government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe joined the nationwide observance of the 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday afternoon, September 7. Spearheaded by the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) in coordination Bureau of Fire Protection, Zamboanga City Police Office and other agencies, the earthquake drill commenced at…
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After hosting the highly successful PRISAA National Games last month, Zamboanga City will host yet again another big sporting event, the Mindanao cluster of the first-ever Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (PH ROTC) Games 2023 from August 27 to September 2. A sports buff himself, Mayor John Dalipe pledged his full support to the event…
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The Great Sta. Cruz Island, listed by the National Geographic as one of the 21 best beaches in the world is now connected to the world. This, as the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in collaboration with the City Government, has established free wi-fi sites at the Sta. Cruz Island as part of…
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Mayor John Dalipe on Thursday convened the Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) in a bid to finalize the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) that shall guide the implementation of City Ordinance No. 553, otherwise known as “The Ports, Wharves, Piers, Fish and/or Beach Landings, Finger/Mini Wharves, Shipyards and Other Similar Structures Regulatory Ordinance of the City…
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Mayor John Dalipe has ordered the City Engineer’s Office to strive hard to finish road repair and rehabilitation projects within schedule to avoid inconvenience to the public especially with the opening of classes in public schools on Monday, August 28. Liza Jocson, Dalipe’s spokesperson said the mayor has tasked City Engineer Christopher Navarro to speed…
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Mayor John Dalipe has ordered concerned city departments to mobilize resources to assist the families affected by the whirlwind or tornado incident that hit the coastal area of barangay Sinunuc (fronting the gallera or cockpit) around 8:10am Wednesday, August 9. Mayor Dalipe has tasked the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) under Maria Socorro…
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Mayor John Dalipe reminded aspiring local officials to respect and uphold the integrity of the electoral process as he called on all stakeholders to work together for a transparent and fair elections during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) Forum Wednesday, August 9, at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum. “I encourage each one…
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The Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce led by Atty. Carl Rubio nominates the City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe for the  2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards, an annual competition organization by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The official nomination form was formally signed by Atty. Rubio with…
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Stakeholders in cruise tourism accompanied by Tourism Regional Director Dara May Cataluña and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian pay a courtesy visit to Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Tuesday afternoon (August 1) on the sidelines of their exploratory efforts in opening the Zamboanga port for cruise calls. Dubbed as the Cruise Tourism, Port Facility…
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Public school teachers in Zamboanga City are ready to serve the manual Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 30, this year, according to District 1 Election Officer Atty. Stephen Roy Cañete. The COMELEC in collaboration with the Department of Education is deploying more or less 4,000 teachers for the Oct. 30 elections, of…
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Mayor John Dalipe leads the launching of the City Library’s first-ever Open House event and the 3rd Annual Summer Learn program, Wednesday, August 2. Intended to promote literacy and reading among young children, the Open House celebration from Aug 2-11 provides book lovers the opportunity to explore the world of books and knowledge as well…
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Mayor John Dalipe issued Executive Order (EO) No. JD 2023-049 reconstituting the Task Force Karne (TF Karne), an enforcement team tasked to monitor the implementation of and compliance with City Ordinance (CO) No. 2017-178, otherwise known as the “Meat Inspection Code of Zamboanga City,” as amended. Signed on July 27, the said executive order provides…
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City government personnel composing Task Force Buenas aggressively pursues monitoring of night spots and similar establishments to check compliance with health and sanitation laws and regulations. Sanitary Inspector Engr. Joy Sese of the City Health Office said a total of 61 establishments have been inspected since Task Force Buenas was created in May this year….
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Mayor John Dalipe and City Social Welfare and Development Officer Socorro Rojas lead the launching of the 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR) celebration Monday, July 17, as Zamboanga City remains unrelenting in its commitment to the welfare and protection of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Themed: “Person with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights Towards…
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The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has passed a resolution requesting the Philippine National Police (PNP) through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to increase or double the number of police stations in Zamboanga City from 11 at present to 22. Aimed at intensifying police visibility to…
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To avert instances of overcharging by tricycle and taxi drivers, the City Government through the City Administrator’s Office has deployed some 50 fare dispatchers in strategic locations starting July 10 to 19, as Zamboanga City plays host to the 2023 National PRISAA Games. Specifically, the dispatchers are tasked to issue LGU Dispatch Slips and mediate…
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The president of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Region 5 is all praises for Zamboanga City as host of the PRISAA National Games 2023, citing the city’s exceptional success in terms of sports development and sports tourism programs. Edgar C. Balasta, who heads the 567-strong delegates from Bicol region, biggest delegation in the ongoing…
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)-IX urged all unregistered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card users to register under the SIM Card Registration Act (Republic Act No. 11934) before the July 25 deadline to avoid the consequences of non-compliance. “If you don’t register your SIM card, all your transactions, social media accounts, to include your e-wallet accounts…
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Upon the instruction of Mayor John Dalipe, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is currently finalizing the schedules for the payouts of social pension and other financial assistance due the senior citizens in Zamboanga City. CSWD Officer Ma. Socorro Rojas told the press briefing in City Hall Tuesday morning that scheduled for release…
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Zamboanga City has recorded no new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) for the past 290 days, the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) reported Tuesday, July 11. Likewise, 86 blood samples collected from sentinel pigs released in affected areas tested negative for the ASF virus. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said the city is…
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Mayor John Dalipe continues to demonstrate strong political will in pursuing the completion of priority projects under his administration as he celebrated his first year as local chief executive. This as he met with concerned offices and personnel las Monday to ensure the airport transfer project remains on track as far as land acquisition is…
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The City Health Office (CHO) urges residents to take precautionary measures against leptospirosis as the city experiences flooding from inclement weather. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite warns the public not to take the bacterial infection lightly as it can cause a wide range of complications and ultimately lead to death when left untreated. “It…
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Zamboanga City will be the launching site for the first-ever Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games slated end of August this year. This, as Zamboanga City won the bid for the holding of the Mindanao leg of the said event that will be organized by the Philippine Sports Commission, Commission on Higher Education (CHED),…
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To mark his 1st-year anniversary since his election and assumption into office, Mayor John Dalipe sponsored an outreach mission for city government employees at the City Hall lobby from 8am to 5pm, Monday, July 3. The services offered included blood sugar testing, blood pressure monitoring and blood letting activity: dental services; COVID-19 vaccination; free massage;…
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Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning leads the opening of the 26th Summer Learn to Play a Sports program at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, as he expressed hopes that another Olympic medal will be achieved for the country in the future through the basic sports summer camp. Some 4,000 children aged 7 to 15 have…
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Mayor John Dalipe and Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Ann K. Hofer, chairpersons of the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of the Zamboanga Peninsula or Western Mindanao Region, jointly convened the quarterly meeting of both councils in Isabela City, Basilan Province on Friday, June 23. The move was a reaffirmation…
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Mayor John Dalipe yesterday morning joined officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and other concerned government agencies in a consultative forum on issues regarding the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) in the city. In his message during the first part of the forum held at the City…
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Around 40 barangay information officers (BIONs), leaders of CSOs and people’s organizations, and students underwent a communication training spearheaded jointly by the US Agency for International Development through its Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (USAID-CHANGE) program with the City Planning Development Office (CPDO) and the Demand Generation Task Group of the city government Friday,…
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The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) is continuously hunting down 154 drug personalities, who remain at large as of June 25, this year. ZCPO spokesperson Lt. Col. Paul Adrew Cortes reported during the second quarter meeting of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe onxf Monday, June 26, that out of…
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The City Government joins the worldwide celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAI) or World Drug Day Monday, June 26 which is aimed to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse. The event is celebrated among United Nation member states including the…
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The City Health Office Monday launches a renewed anti-dengue awareness campaign covering 10 barangays with highest attack rate from January to present.  However, City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said the anti-dengue advocacy emphasizing on the 4S strategies and dengue awareness is a year-round campaign. The launching Monday is in line with the observance of…
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Health authorities started administering bivalent COVID-19 shots to priority groups Monday, June 26, as the Department of Health together with Mayor John Dalipe, City Health Office and Zamboanga City Medical Center spearheaded the Regional kick off of the third booster vaccination for A1 and A2 at the ZCMC conference room. Mayor Dalipe said with the…
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Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order creating committees that will oversee preparations for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2023 set in October. Executive Order JD 2023-057 formalizes the creation of 17 sub-committees with Mayor John Dalipe as overall Festival Chairperson with City Administrator Mario Yanga and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian as co-chairpersons. The…
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Mayor John Dalipe warmly welcomes Fr. Guillrey Anthony “Ernald” Andal, SJ, the newly-designated president of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), as the latter pays a courtesy visit to City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Fr. Andal was formally installed as the 5th ADZU president in ceremonies held at the ADZU Campus last Saturday, June 17. He…
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On orders of Mayor John Dalipe, operatives of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) under Col. Alexander Lorenzo have confiscated a total of P64.150 million worth of assorted contrabands, mostly cigarettes and red onion, for the period January to June 18, this year. ZCPO spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes reported during the press briefing Monday…
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The oath-taking ceremonies of the members of the Local Council for Culture, Arts, and History (LCCAH) and the 1st Chabacano Summit will highlight the 12th Dia de Fundacion de Chabacano set Friday, June 23. Mayor John Dalipe will lead this year’s celebrations, which will officially kick off with the 1st Chabacano Summit from 1 PM…
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The City Government sustains assistance to hog raisers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) even as no new cases have been reported in the last 269 days. This, as Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja Wednesday morning led the distribution of financial aid to 449 ASF-hit hog raisers as part of the…
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The U.S. Agency for International Development through its Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE) and the City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe have officially sealed their partnership for the implementation of projects aimed to strengthen democratic governance.  On Tuesday, June 20, USAID CHANGE Project Chief of Party Sergio Andal Jr. formally turned over…
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Mayor John Dalipe led the ceremony commemorating Dr. Jose Rizal’s 162nd birth anniversary, with the theme: “Rizalism: Conservation of Ecology and Natural Resources” at Plaza Rizal, 7am of June 19, 2023. In his keynote message, Dalipe encouraged Zamboangueños most especially the youth, to embrace the national hero’s legacy as a compass for nation building. “Let…
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The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe intends to plant 12,500 indigenous trees in the mountain ranges of Barangay Lumayang on Arbor Day this coming Sunday, June 25. City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Reynaldo S. Gonzales has sent out letters inviting community leaders and other stakeholders to participant…
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Mayor John Dalipe Monday, June 19, personally looks into the status of preparations for the 2023 National Private Schools Athletic Association Games slated in Zamboanga City from July 13-19. National PRISAA Executive Director Elbert ‘Bong’ Atilano and City Sports Division Chief Dr. Cecil Atilano presented updates on the preparations being done in the billeting and…
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Ma. Luz Agbayani takes her oath as new City Planning and Development Coordinator before Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning in City Hall.  Agbayani takes over the post left vacant by Jojo Sicat, who expired due to a lingering illness last March 29, 2022 at the age of 55.  Also sworn into office was the new…
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The city government through the City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC) appeals anew to all residents to participate in the ongoing community-based monitoring system (CBMS) activity to enable the Dalipe administration to more effectively identify and prioritize plans, programs, policies and initiatives for Zamboanga. “It is important for everyone to cooperate in this data-gathering activity…
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With the arrival of fresh stocks of vaccines, the Office of the City Veterinarian resumed its Oplan Alis Rabis vaccination campaign in the barangays with Tulungatung as its kick-off site Tuesday, June 20. A total of 411 cats and dogs or 50% of the target population of 822 with 243 clients were served during the…
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The Zamboanga City Police Office is still investigating 14 of the total 38 shooting incidents that occurred in the city for the period January to June 18 this year, according to its spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes. Col. Cortes said 11 shooting incidents have been cleared and 13 have been solved, thus giving the ZCPO…
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Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning formally signed Ordinance 607, creating the Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Council in the city, manifesting his unrelenting commitment to ensure a better and brighter future for the young generation. The ordinance, principally authored by Councilors Cary John Pioc, Lilibeth Nuño, El King Omaga, Al Jihan Edding, Rogelio Valesco…
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The local government is considering revisiting the city’s tricycle ordinance to make it more adaptive to the changing times and allow for a more flexible manner of resolving complaints. Assistant city administrator Cesar Raz admitted during last Tuesday’s press briefing at City Hall that City Ordinance No. 185, otherwise known as the Motorized Tricycle Franchising…
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The Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council [ZCDRRMC] chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has passed a resolution, encouraging once again the city government employees and their families to get vaccinated for booster shots against Covid-19. The resolution was approved during the council’s second quarter meeting Tuesday afternoon, during which the City Health Office reported…
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The Zamboanga City Police Office [ZCPO] has intensified its security operations, particularly within the central business district and, following a significant increase in crime volume from January to May 21, this year as compared to the same period last year. ZCPO spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes reported during the press briefing in City Hall last…
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The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is closely monitoring the status of its flood control program, slope protection, drainage systems and other related projects to ensure their timely completion. The move is in response to Mayor John Dalipe’s directive to city engineer Chris Navarro to fast track the repair of slope protection and similar projects in…
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Some 1,222 college students, composing the first batch of Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) underwent orientation in preparation for their deployment in city government offices and the barangays from June 19 to July 14. In a message during the opening program held at the City Coliseum in Tetuan Tuesday morning, Mayor John…
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The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday night mounted the first-ever Riqueza de Baul, an artifact collection competition, showcasing rare but relevant historical or cultural objects that were hidden from public view. Mayor Dalipe described the event as a celebration of the true treasures of Zamboanga City stressing that the city’s “heritage sites,…
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The local markets under the city government’s economic enterprise operations pulled in a total of P47.5M in revenue for 2022, the Office of the City Administrator reported Tuesday, May 30, during the regular press briefing at City Hall. Assistant City Administrator Cesar Raz said the Main Public Market generated an annual income of Php 26.9M,…
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Mayor John Dalipe has orderd an intensified implementation of a city ordinance prohibiting parking on streets in accordance with the DILG memorandum circular 2019-121 directing all local government units to remove all road obstructions. This, as the mayor expressed full support to Ordinance 601 enacted on March 13, 2023, amending Ordinance 248 which used to…
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Mayor John Dalipe urges city government employees to be proactive and engaged in measures to care for nature for the benefit of the future generation as he reiterated his commitment to plant 1M trees during his term as chief executive. The mayor said this as he addressed employees during the flag raising ceremony Monday morning…
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Upon instruction of Mayor John Dalipe, the city government is now preparing the calendar of activities and budgetary requirements for this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Festival “Celebracion de Colores” in October. This time, however, what used to be a month-long celebration will be limited until October 11 only to give way for the campaign period of…
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Zamboanga City Tuesday, May 2, kicks off the nationwide measles, rubella and polio supplemental immunization activity (MR-OPV SIA) deploying over 100 vaccination teams to reach out target population by the end of the month. Mayor John Dalipe together with City Health Office personnel and barangay officials led the kick off ceremony at the Sangali covered…
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The possibility of a new wage order for Zamboanga Peninsula region may be remote at this time of the year, considering that the existing wage order has not reached its one year validity yet. This was explained by Department of Labor (DOLE9) Regional Director Albert Gutib during the press briefing in City Hall Tuesday, saying…
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A total of 60 job applicants were hired on the spot during the day-long job fair held in line with the 121st Labor Day celebration at the KCC Mall in Gov. Camins Monday, May 1. As of 5pm May 1, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 through the City Public Employment Service Office…
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Mayor John Dalipe the other day reaffirmed his support to anti-smuggling efforts as he reiterated his zero-tolerance approach on any and all smuggling activities in the city. The mayor said this, as he witnessed on April 28 the condemnation of 19,419 master cases and 667 reams of smuggled cigarettes amounting to P1.43B – the largest…
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The recognition of 4 accomplished women who excelled in their respective fields highlighted the commemoration of the 102nd birth anniversary of the late mayor Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat or Dia de Mam Caling, Wednesday, April 26 at Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca. Mayor John Dalipe led the recognition rites for ‘Zamboangueñas Excelente’, a joint project…
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The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has earmarked more or less P400 million for various infrastructure projects, most of which are under construction and the rest for implementation this year. This was revealed by City Engineer Christopher Navarro, who said most of these projects are rehabilitation of dilapidated roads,…
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City Social Welfare and Development Officer Socorro Rojas Monday addressed complaints of unfair distribution of relief assistance to flood-hit families saying all those affected – be they at the evacuation centers or home-based, will be given aid. Rojas said the relief operations have started targeting those who have evacuated to evacuation centers following profiling, assessment…
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Mayor John Dalipe has vowed that city government of Zamboanga under his leadership will work hard to jumpstart the construction of what he termed as the state-of-the-art anti-flooding projects that will prevent the occurrence of massive flooding as it was in recent weeks. Speaking at the flag raising ceremony Monday morning, Mayor Dalipe stressed that…
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The Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC), a power generation facility operated by the Alson’s Power Group on Monday turned over to the City Government P4.7 million worth of equipment in support of the city’s anti-COVID-19 response. Mayor John Dalipe and City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite personally received the transportation facilities and personal protective equipment…
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Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning led the destruction of 332 illegal open pipe motorcycle mufflers, several boxes of firecrackers including boga, a homemade cannon, and other confiscated items in a public ceremony held after the flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall. To manifest commitment to public safety and security, Dalipe personally maneuvered a…
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Mayor John Dalipe has signed the Zamboanga City Investment Priority Plan 2023-2025, establishing the city’s investment priority areas and investment incentive policies for the next three years with the aim of spurring local economic growth. Mayor Dalipe, as chairperson of the City Development Council Executive Committee (CDC ExeCom), signed the Investment Priority Plan during a…
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Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order providing for the guidelines regulating the extraction and hauling or transportation of sand and gravel aggregates, the apprehension and impoundment of motor vehicles used in violation thereof. In his Executive Order No. JD 2023-004 dated Jan. 5, Mayor Dalipe ordered the following acts or omissions to be…
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The City Government’s Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) received its highest number of applications for first day operations yesterday, January 3. The BOSS closed day 1 of the business renewal and registration period with 856 applications, the highest number of applications recorded in a day in BOSS history according to Business Permit and Licensing Office…
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Heavy rains that triggered floods last Christmas day inundated P3.99 million worth of agricultural crops in at least 6 agricultural districts in the city. A summary of damage assessment report prepared by the City Agriculturist Office, show that a total of 105.99 hectares of farms planted with rice in barangays Boalan, Talisayan, Recodo, Cabaluay, Culianan,…
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The Tricycle Adjudication Board (TAB) of Zamboanga City is expecting more than 5,000 tricycle operators to renew their franchises this year even as it vowed to look into the 324 units that did not renew last year. Edwin Duco, Administrative Officer of the City Legal Office made the projection Wednesday, saying that the Board had…
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Two fireworks-related injuries were reported during the New Year revelry in Zamboanga City. No death, fireworks ingestion and stray bullet injury was recorded, according to the report of the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the City Health Office (CHO). The first case involved a 39-year old male from Barangay Tolosa sought medical treatment at…
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Police authorities confiscated assorted firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in line with the strict enforcement of Ordinance 569 or the Firecracker Law during the holidays leading to the New Year’s Eve revelry. Among those confiscated were kwitis, sparklers, silver fountains, five-star triangle, toy cap guns, cosmos ring caps, seven colors, three star, watusi, trompillo, luces, sputnik…
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Even though the city’s Covid-19 cases have dropped below 100, the dreaded coronavirus disease remains a potent threat to public health, especially among senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals. City Health Officer Dr. Amor Dulce Miravite issued the reminders Tuesday, saying that Zamboanga City has registered only three new Covid-19 cases for a total of 56(1%)…
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PRINCIPIANDO ESTE DIA, TODO SIM cards necesita ya registra, base na Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act que ya firma el Presidente Bongbong Marcos, como parte de solucion contra maga crimen que tiene que hace na usada de SIM cards.   Simula na ngayong araw ang pagrerehistro ng mga SIM card alinsunod sa Subscriber Identity…
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“Anyone caught doing illegal activities under my administration will be sanctioned accordingly.” Thus, the stern warning of Mayor John Dalipe to all city government officials and employees during this morning’s flag raising ceremony, his first since ascending to power as city chief executive at noon Thursday, June 30. “Na di atun administracion, I wish to…
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The City Government of Zamboanga through the City Social Welfare and Development in coordination with the Zamboanga City Sea-based Anti Trafficking Task Force (ZCSBATTF) spearheaded a two-day basic training of prosecution and investigation of trafficking in persons (TIP). The activity aimed to strengthen systems and mechanisms among stakeholders that will redound to a more coordinated…
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FIRST FLAG CEREMONY | Mayor John Dalipe led the City Hall flag ceremony for the first time Monday, July 4 coinciding with the Regional and City launching of the 48th Nutrition Month celebration. Starting early at 7:30am, the flag ceremony, hosted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja, was attended not only…
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Operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the local police neutralized a suspected drug personality found to be in possession of P340K worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation along the highway of barangay Tugbungan early Sunday night. The suspect, Renante Cañete Alvarez, also known as “Tata”, was killed by the authorities…
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Mayor John Dalipe keynoted the kick off ceremony for the 25th Learn to Play a Sports Program at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, Saturday, July 2, as he assured his all out support to the city’s sports development program not only to continue producing quality athletes but to prevent substance use problems among youth. The…
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The 25th iteration of the city’s summer sports program will have its official opening kickoff today, Saturday, July 2 at the City Coliseum. Dubbed as the Basic Sports Camp “Learn to Play a Sports Program”, the activity will welcome back some 1,400 young athletes who have signed up for the offered individual and dual sport…
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Mayor John Dalipe assumed power in City Hall at noon Thursday and his first official act as local chief executive was signing an executive order, mandating the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI), and the adoption of an open governance policy in Zamboanga City. In his Executive Order No. JD 2022-001, Dalipe specifically ordered…
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To facilitate smooth transition of power, Mayor Beng Climaco and her transition team formally turned over to Mayor-elect John Dalipe and team all essential LGU documents during rites held at the Regency Hotel in Pasonanca Tuesday afternoon. In her message, Mayor Climaco emphasized that in this time of transition, “it is imperative that local government…
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The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved a resolution commending and expressing gratitude to Mayor Beng Climaco for her significant contributions and invaluable and meritorious service as city mayor of Zamboanga from 2013 to 2022. The resolution was formally presented to Mayor Climaco Tuesday, June 28 at the Regency Hotel in Pasonanca coinciding with the ceremonial…
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Mayor Beng Climaco was awarded the Most Oustanding Local Chief Executive for her effective and efficient service delivery of social welfare and development programs and services giving emphasis on local initiatives specifically in addressing the COVID pandemic. The award was conferred by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc….
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Insets of sign language interpreters in news and public affairs programs on television and other media platforms will soon be mandatory in Zamboanga City after Mayor Beng Climaco has approved the ordinance to that effect. Enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on May 24, 2022 and approved by the mayor on May 30, Ordinance No. 574…
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The city’s summer sports clinic will once again open its doors to young aspiring athletes this July. The 25th Basic Sports Camp “Learn to Play a Sports Program” will officially commence on July 2 at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, after being temporarily suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Learn to…
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The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) continues to intensify African Swine Fever (ASF) preventive measures, as affected barangays soared to 10 as of June 10, 2022. Affected hog raisers increased to 211 while hog mortalities now total 794. Culled hogs reached 430. The affected barangays are Canucutan in Pasonanca, Lower and Inner Mangusu, Udjong…
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The city government with the Human Development and Empowerment Services (HDES), the Land Transportation Office (LTO), and law enforcement agencies successfully held the Child Road Safety Law Enforcement Visibility Day yesterday, June 13, in a bid to reduce child road deaths and injuries in the city. Initially hindered by the early morning rain, the activity…
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Effective Monday, June 13, the City’s Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) will be operating year-round in Centro Latino in Paseo del Mar in line with the provisions of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business Act of 2018. BOSS will operate from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and will accept all business…
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In fitting celebration of the 124th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence, Mayor Beng Climaco Sunday formally recognized Zamboangueño athletes who gave honor and pride to Zamboanga City and the country when they participated in international and national competitions. The mayor, together with other city officials handed out certificates of recognition to 31st South…
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In keeping with her administration’s formidable legacy on security as she declared in her last State of City Address (SOCA), Mayor Beng Climaco on Sunday turned over brand new motor vehicles— to each of the city’s 98 barangays and the security forces— amounting to nearly P140 million. The turnover of vehicles was one of the…
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Mayor Beng Climaco and the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) kicked off the beginning of appraisal activities for the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP), as they led the groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday. Climaco on Wednesday morning welcomed assessors from Land Bank of the Philippines at the proposed airport site in Mercedes to mark the…
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The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) headed by Engr. Rey Gonzales is once again calling on the residents of Zamboanga City to instill discipline and cooperation in disposing of their wastes, stressing that “it is everybody’s shared responsibility.” Gerry Polisco, head of OCENR’s Solid Waste Management Division, lamented during a radio…
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The Local Youth Development Office under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (LYDO-CSWDO) with the Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Zamboanga City Federation conducted its first summer youth camp entitled Campamento de Jovenes 2022 with the theme: Jovenes: Get Engaged! Be Heard! last April 28-29, 2022 at a local resort. Attended by…
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The City Treasurer’s Office is now in custody of the election paraphernalia which will be used in the synchronized national and local elections on Monday, May 9. City Treasurer Romelita Candido said the election materials, which include 638 boxes containing the official ballots and envelopes for voting and counting, were delivered to her office by…
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Mayor Beng Climaco on Labor Day emphasized the importance of “kasambahay” or domestic workers in every household, stressing that they should be treated with love and respect. “Aside from giving them due compensation, the ‘kasambahay’ are part of the family they are serving and as such they should be treated with love and respect,” Climaco…
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The City Health Office (CHO) has tallied 51 dengue hospital admissions as of May 1, with dengue cases continuing to soar in Zamboanga City. From January 1 to April 23, dengue cases have hit 1,444 with 14 recorded deaths. To curb dengue cases, residents are strongly urged to observe 4 o’clock habit with the 4S…
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The City Health Office (CHO) continues to intensify its efforts to increase the vaccination rate for COVID-19 booster shots in a bid to further enhance immunity against the dreaded virus. Aside from the fixed inoculation sites in key locations, CHO employs several innovative strategies such as drive-thru, house-to-house and drop-in clinics to give as many…
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More than half of the tourism workforce in the resorts and accommodations industries have received their COVID-19 booster shots, the City Tourism Office reported Monday, April 18. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said 82.95% of resort workers and 91% of accommodation workers have already been boosted as the local government continues to maintain vaccination drives…
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Mayor Beng Climaco signed last Saturday, April 09, Executive Order No. BC 728-2022 prescribing the guidelines for the Holy Week, Solemn Paschal and Triduum celebrations in the city. Under the said order and in cognizance of the city’s Alert Level 1 status, the religious occasion shall be observed with reverential solemnity and respect subject to…
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A total of 9 taxi, tricycle and jeepney drivers were tested positive of illegal drugs during a surprise mandatory drug testing conducted at the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) in Divisoria under the program dubbed Oplan Harabas initiated by the Zamboanga City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ZCADAC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-9). The 9 who…
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The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ZCDRRMC) in an emergency meeting Friday approved a resolution declaring dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City. This, as the city exceeded dengue epidemic threshold for 4 consecutive weeks, according to the City Health Office. From January 1 to April 2, 2022, total dengue cases have reached 893 with…
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The City Government of Zamboanga had distributed Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) books to day care centers in the east and west coasts as part of Climaco adminsitration’s Security, Health and Education (SHE) program. A total of 55,555 books were procured through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) at a purchase price of…
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Mayor Beng Climaco shared the resiliency journey of Zamboanga City in an international conference on disaster risk reduction and science and technology. Mayor Climaco was selected as panelist for a technical panel on Cascading, Compound, and Systemic Risks during the 2022 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction held April 7 and…
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The City Agriculturist Office (CAO) has reported a total of P2.203 million worth of agricultural crops and vegetables were destroyed by the flashfloods following the heavy rains that inundated Zamboanga City Monday, April 5. In her report to the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC), City Agriculturist Carmencita Sanchez said hardest hit by the…
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The city government received critical medical equipment to aid the city’s continued efforts versus COVID-19 from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the German government Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. Mayor Beng Climaco, together with City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian, welcomed the arrival of Chief of…
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The city government of Zamboanga through the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) together with the local police, and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG- City Office) are expected to resume the road clearing operations as illegal structural obstructions and illegal parking have proliferated anew. This was taken up during the City…
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The City Government Thursday announced the passing of City Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Rodrigo S. Sicat at 11pm, March 29, due to a lingering illness. He was 56. “With profound sadness, the City Government announces the passing of Engr. Rodrigo S. Sicat, City Planning and Development Coordinator at 11pm, March 29 due to a…
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The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) has asked an exemption from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the distribution of food assistance to Covid-19 patients in the city. The request for Comelec exemption was contained in a resolution approved during the CDRRMC virtual meeting Tuesday morning, which was presided over by Dr. Elmeir…
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Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the local police and Task Force Zamboanga to provide equal security details and safety measures to all national elections candidates, regardless of party affiliations, who come to Zamboanga City for their campaign sorties. Climaco issued the instruction during the first blended virtual and in-person joint meeting of the City Peace…
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Police forces throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula have significantly decrease their crime solution efficiency by 5.23% during the first two months of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to the Police Regional Office 9. In its report to the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-9), the regional police command said from January to…
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The local government continues to innovate tactics such as drive-thru, house-to-house and drop-in clinics to boost vaccination numbers and achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 in Zamboanga City. The City Health Office (CHO) has deployed a mobile vaccination team (MVT) to conduct inoculation activities in several establishments and commercial vessels to vaccinate eligible workers who are…
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Following the confirmed bird flu cases in Luzon provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order, implementing a temporary total ban on the entry to Zamboanga City of all species of live birds (poultry and non-poultry), including day-old chicks, pullet, table egges, salted eggs, among others. The temporary total ban…
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In her desire to encourage more people get their booster shots, Mayor Beng Climaco was asking the Department of Health (DOH) for any measures that would further boost people’s interest to get vaccinated for the third or booster shot. Short of suggesting to make the booster shot mandatory for essential movements or travels, Climaco said…
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The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC), chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco, has passed a resolution, seeking for a designation of special lawyers that would render free legal services to law enforcers involved in Pres. Duterte’s raging war on illegal drugs. Mayor Climaco authored the resolution herself, following reports that most anti-drug enforcers, either from…
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The City Tourism Office renews its appeal to the public to practice discipline in complying with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) being implemented especially now that Zamboanga City has been placed under Alert Level 1 for the rest of March. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said during last Monday’s virtual press briefer that while…
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At least 25,300 farmers and fisherfolks in Zamboanga City have received various assistance from the local government, including pests and diseases surveillance and control covering rice fields, corn and cassava plantation, among other high value crops. The city has also distributed fertilizers and other forms of support aimed at increasing rice production and as a…
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The local government has asked residents to be vigilant and implement dengue-prevention measures. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite said that while there is no outbreak declared, dengue cases have been on the rise, with 505 cases and 9 deaths recorded for this year. According to Dr. Miravite, statistical trends also indicate that dengue…
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The City Health Office (CHO) is urging people in Zamboanga City to continue practicing the minimum public health standards against Covid-19 despite the eased restrictions and low cases. “While we are happy our Covid-19 cases have been reduced with only five new cases, we should remain vigilant and compliant to the protocols,” Dr. Dulce Miravite…
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Workers under the tourism industry will be receiving their booster shots during the slated national vaccination drive this March 10 – 12. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said around 600 workers are set to receive the additional booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is given at least 3 months after the primary vaccination doses….
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A total of 1,687 individuals coming from disadvantaged sectors received financial assistance from the City Government through the Local Social Amelioration Program, a COVID-19 pandemic response effort. Mayor Beng Climaco led the distribution of the financial assistance Tuesday emphasizing that the local government’s help is intended to alleviate their plight amidst the challenges brought about…
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The City Tourism Office reminds tourism establishments to continue observing the minimum public health standards (MPHS) and safety protocols even as Zamboanga City is already placed under Alert Level 1 starting March 1st. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian last Monday said she met with members of the accredited Tourism establishments and Hotel and Restaurant Association…
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The social services sector had received around P11.9 billion combined share from the city government’s annual budgets from 2014 to 2021, marking a 105% increase in allocation over the last seven years period. Mayor Beng Climaco reported this in her State of the City Address (SOCA) to the Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday, saying that under the…
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Barring all hitches, the famed Abong-Abong Park in Pasonanca may once again be open to the public, especially the Catholic faithful and pilgrims, during the observance of Holy Week in the second week of April. Speaking on behalf of Mayor Beng Climaco, Atty. Keneth Beldua told the virtual presser Monday that plans are afoot to…
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Celebrating and honoring all women, the local government kicked off Tuesday, March 8, the National Women’s Month Celebration 2022 with the Zamboanga Music Runvolution. Spearheaded by the Special Events Team and the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS), the Zamboanga Music Runvolution began with an opening program at the Climaco Freedom Park in Abong-Abong Park. Assembly…
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Mayor Beng Climaco has emphasized during the water forum last Monday the need to save and recover the revenue that has been lost to waste water, technically known as non-revenue water (NRW), to augment the finances of the Zamboanga City Water District without necessarily increasing the water rates. The NRW remains high at 57% in…
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Women and men from all sectors in the city convened at the KCC Mall de Zamboanga Monday, March 9 to celebrate “Dia de las Mujeres” in line with observance of Women’s Month. Aimed to celebrate women’s success and to make gender equality a reality, the activity was highlighted by talks by two inspiring wmen: Juliet…
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The second vaccination drive for the bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) concluded with a 108% coverage for its target population of children ages 0 – 10 years old in Zamboanga City, the City Health Office (CHO) reported Monday. From February 17 to March 1, local health teams vaccinated a total of 221,917 children with the…
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Mayor Beng Climaco led Zamboangueños in the commemoration of the 75th Liberation of Zamboanga in fitting ceremonies marking the landing of allied forces at the Yellow Beach in Sinunuc and was attended by war veterans,  military personnel and some US troops. Themed “Keeping the Valour of the Heroes of World War II”, the event kicked…
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Zamboanga City may lost one of its biggest home appliance and grocery stores to a fire Thursday night that reduced to ashes about P30-million worth of stocks, however, it was only the 64th fire incident in the city since January. Acting District Fire Marshal Chief Insp. Jacqueline Ortega reported at the press briefing last Monday…
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“Not this time, when the city is experiencing water shortage and rationing.” Thus, how Mayor Beng Climaco responded to queries on whether or not she would allow the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) to implement its proposed water rates hike. “As mayor of Zamboanga City, I cannot allow the water rates increase at this moment,…
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The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing Program in a joint meeting with its local counterpart recently declared Tolosa, Pamucutan and Pangapuyan as drug-cleared barangays following months of tedious drug clearing process.  The Regional Oversight committee chaired by PDEA-9 director Emerson Margate and the city oversight committee chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco commended the…
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The entire Zamboanga Peninsula region has no case of coronavirus disease (COVID 19), the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday, March 2. Per its monitoring, the DOH reported that the region, as a whole, remains free from COVID 19 and currently does not have any persons under investigation (PUIs). “Wala po tayong PUIs starting from…
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The Local Housing Board chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco on Monday formally approved the Local Shelter Plan, a 5-year plan that serves as the blueprint or guidelines of the City Government in addressing the housing blacklog which now stands at 20,971. In terms of land property, the city has a backlog of 163 hectares of…
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