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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Task groups formed on COVID-19 response
The City Government has formed various task groups to address the different levels of response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The task groups will help ensure preparedness in curtailing the entry and spread of the dreaded disease at the port of entry as well as preparedness in contract tracing and treatment and containment of the…
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Beng cautions vs fake COVID news spread
The local government has requested residents to exercise caution in sharing unverified news and information about the coronavirus disease (COVID 19). “This is not a moment for us to be very careless in our sharing of information,” Mayor Beng Climaco declared. She said the spread of false information does nothing to help the situation and…
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Beng spells out strategies to solve water shortage
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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Dia de las Mujeres, well attended
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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CHO reports 108% coverage for bOPV 2
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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Zambo marks 75th Liberation
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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Zambo fire incidents drop as folks observe precaution
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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Mayor creates inter-agency TF on COVID-19
To ensure a coordinated effort of the local government, other governmental and non-governmental agencies and the people, an inter-agency task force to prevent the entry and spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the city has been created. Mayor Beng Climaco Monday, March 9, issued Executive Order 548-2020 creating the task force and outlining the…
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Climaco reiterates stand against water rates hike
“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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No COVID in ZC but stricter monitoring activities in place
Zamboanga City has no confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID 19) case but health authorities have further intensified its monitoring due to a case of local transmission in the country. With the country’s COVID 19 alert system raised to Code Red, sub level 1, and the declaration of public health emergency by President Rodrigo Duterte, City Health…
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3 brgys added to drug-cleared list
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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DOH: Zampen remains COVID19-free
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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Housing Board okeys Shelter Plan
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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Climaco orders advocacy vs spitting in public places
Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the City Health Office and the City Administrator’s Office to implement a more intensified program advocating people not to spit out indiscriminately in public places in a bid to prevent the spread of what is now known as the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Climaco issued the instruction to City Health Officer…
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Zambo City, 2nd LGU in Mindanao to comply LPTRP
Zamboanga City becomes the second local government unit in Mindanao to have complied the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP), a blueprint that provides “access and mobility to people through public transportation services so that they can utilize and participate in the different socioeconomic activities and amenities of the local government unit.” Land Transportation Franchising…
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ZC to implement zoning, movement plan vs swine fever
The local government will strictly observe the recommended zoning and movement plan developed by the Department of Agriculture designed to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the country. Mayor Beng Climaco signed Executive Order 543 – 2020, an act strictly implementing the guidelines of zoning and movement protocols with regards to the…
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Mayor Climaco bares LTFRB approval of local route plan
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Martin Delgra III is expected to visit Zamboanga City on Monday to personally present and award the approved Local Public Transport Plan of the city government of Zamboanga. Mayor Beng Climaco announced this Thursday on “Dateline Teleradyo” over TV11 as she took pride in the recognition that…
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Film Fest 2020 entries reels off Feb 16
A public screening is set for the entries of this year’s film festival in line with the Dia de Zamboanga celebrations. From February 16 to 20, the entries for the Zamboanga Film Festival 2020 will be shown at the KCC Mall ground floor activity area. The public screening will officially kick-off on Sunday, February 16,…
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200k children target for bOPV2 set Feb 17-23
Health workers will resume the vaccination drive for polio with a target population of 200,000 children under 10 years old. The second round for the bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) will be from February 17 – 23, announced the City Health Office (CHO) during the press briefing at City Hall Monday, February 10. City Health…
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‘Dia de Zambo’ Job Fair set Feb 27-28
The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) under the City Social Welfare and Development office (CSWDO) will launch a job fair on February 27-28 at the KCC Mall de Zamboanga in line with the 83rd Dia de Zamboanga or Charter Anniversary celebration. Dubbed as “Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair”, Some 12,000 job vacancies will be up…
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Climaco, Agan meet private sector on water shortage woe
Mayor Beng Climaco and Vice Mayor Rommel Agan met with the private sector leaders Wednesday afternoon and discussed measures on how to help the local water utility solve the current water shortage problem in the city without increasing the water rates. Center of the discussion was the proposed water rates increase and the shortage of…
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Beng cites need for research amid pandemics vs humanity
Mayor Beng Climaco has called on the academe community to strengthen its research capability, especially nowadays when humans are confronted with health-threatening pandemics or plagues. Climaco made the statement as she keynoted yesterday the opening of a two-day Basic Research Caravan initiated by the National Research Council of the Philippines at the Zamboanga State College…
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LGU personnel on emergency deployment amid ASF scare
Mayor Beng Climaco has deployed 12 City Government to assist the Department of Agriculture in manning designated major ports located in the city’s port of entries amid the recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Davao Occidental. The emergency deployment of LGU personnel is contained in Special Order 001, series 2020 issued by Mayor…
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CHO reminds public of anti-dengue measures
City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite reminded the public to take precautionary measures and help prevent and control the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever, a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus. Apart from being so conscious and aware about the dreaded novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV, people should not disregard other diseases to include dengue,…
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City to abide by Duterte’s decision on VFA
Mayor Beng Climaco said the City Government will submit to the wisdom of President Duterte and the national government on the issue of terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. Nonetheless, she said, Zamboanga City appreciates much the assistance given by the US government to law enforcement agencies through the Joint Special…
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City cancels more Dia de Zambo events
With the latest advisory from the Department of Health on the conduct of concerts and other public events and gatherings following the threat on the dreaded novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV, the City Government has decided to cancel additional events in line with the celebration of the 83rd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga. Cancelled are…
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CHO: 8 PUMs off the 14-day quarantine period
The 8 persons under monitoring (PUM) due to their travel history to China where the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) emanated, are officially off the 14-day quarantine and are safe from the dreaded disease. Nonetheless, City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said health authorities continue to monitor the situation as there are several others who have travel…
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BOQ heightens nCoV surveillance, monitoring
The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ)-Zamboanga station has assured that passengers coming in from Malaysia through a private vessel catering the Zamboanga-Sandakan route, undergo proper health assessment on board before disembarking at the local port. Dr. Omar Aranan, BOQ-Zamboanga Station Chief said medical personnel conduct the rapid health assessment of all passengers and deportees coming in…
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83rd Dia de Zambo celebration toned down, some events canceled
Despite the global health threat brought about by the dreaded novel coronavirus (nCoV), the city government of Zamboanga has decided to push through with the upcoming 83rd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga on February 26, but some potentially-crowd drawer activities have been canceled. Christian Olasiman, head of the city’s Special Events Team, announced during…
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Beng creates TWG on water security
Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order creating the technical working group (TWG) on water security primarily to review and recommend to the local chief executive the proposed water rate hike by the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD). Executive Order 536-2020, issued January 17, designates Vice Mayor Rommel Agan as the chairperson of the…
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BOSS wraps up today
The Business One Stop Shop (BOSS), the streamlined system for business permits registration and renewal culminates its operation, coinciding with the deadline of payment of taxes today, January 20. No extension will be provided. Late applications for permits renewals will pay a fine of 25% plus 2% on monthly payables. Unpaid assessments as of January…
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SOCA 2020: Climaco spells out projects under P4.266 billion budget
Mayor Beng Climaco rolled out in her State of the City Address (SOCA) yesterday what she described an even bigger budget marking another history in the city government of Zamboanga at the whooping amount of P4.266 billion. “This time, we must think big and dream even bigger for Zamboanga,” Climaco declared in her 1 hour…
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Zambo to assist Taal ashfall victims- Beng
Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed Dr. Elmeir Apolinario as head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) to assess whatever assistance the city of Zamboanga can give to families displaced by the ashfall resulting from Taal volcanic activity in Batangas province Sunday afternoon. She said Dr. Apolinario, who is currently taking his masters…
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200 thousand children immunized vs polio
Two hundred thousand children were vaccinated during the concerted polio immunization drive spearheaded by the Department of Health and the City Health Office this month. Out of the 205,507 target, the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio immunized 213,783 children aged 0 months to less than 10 years old, resulting in a 104% coverage for the January…
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POST-MARTIAL LAW: CPOC decides to retain ‘No ID, No Entry’ policy
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco decided during its meeting yesterday to retain the implementation of the “No ID, No Entry” policy in Zamboanga City notwithstanding the end of martial law in Mindanao. This, as the Zamboanga City Police Office, Joint Task Force Zamboanga (JTFZ) and other law enforcement…
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DILG turns over 2 vehicles for traffic enforcement
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)- city office turned over to the local government unit 2 L-300 vehicles Thursday as part of the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) the latter received for passing the Seal of Good Local Government (SGLG) assessment in 2016. City DILG Director Ginagene Vaño-Uy with DILG Operations Chief Jun Cillo…
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PDEA eyes more drug-cleared barangays in 2020
At least 3 more barangays are expected to be declared drug-cleared soon, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported Monday. For its barangay clearing program, PDEA Agent Jury Rocamora said the agency is targeting to declare 3 more barangays drug-cleared on February. “As a matter of fact, we are still having these 3 more barangays…
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Traffic violation income hits P26M in 11 months
Income from traffic violations during the first 11 months of 2019 hit P26 million, the City Administrator’s Office reported Monday. The amount represents a 2,148.63% increase as compared to the 2015 collections, 155.58% increase from the 2016 collections, 54.017% from 2017 and 37.61% increase from the 2018 collections. As of November 2019, 90% of the…
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City honors Mam Caling on her 16th death anniv
Mayor Beng Climaco on Thursday spearheaded activities commemorating the 16th death anniversary of Maria Clara ‘Mam Caling’ Lorenzo Lobregat, the first woman mayor of Zamboanga. The activities kicked off with the 7am commemorative mass at the Holy Trinity Parish in Pasonanca and followed by the wreath-laying rite and brief program at Jardin Maria Clara or…
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BOSS serves 300 applicants on day 1
The first day of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) officially commenced Thursday, January 2, at Centro Latino to facilitate a fast and convenient renewal and registration of local businesses. More than 300 applications were processed on the first day of BOSS operations. A steady stream of business owners flocked to Centro Latino to utilize…
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Anti-polio campaign set Jan. 6-12
Due to the re-emergence of a poliovirus type 1 in the nearby Maluso, Basilan, the City Health Office (CHO) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) will launch a massive anti-polio campaign dubbed “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio” in the 98 barangays from January 6-12. All children aged 10 years and below, regardless of immunization…
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Mayor leads gift-giving for inmates
Mayor Beng Climaco led a gift-giving activity for inmates at the City Reformatory Center in Varela Street Friday as a belated Christmas treat. Together with Councilors Josephine Pareja, Elbert Atilano, John Dalipe and Jimmy Villaflores, the mayor shared her message of hope, faith and renewal as she urged the inmates to remain firm in their…
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4 brgys endorsed for drug cleared certification
Four barangays have been officially endorsed to the Regional Oversight on Barangay Drug-clearing Program (BDCP) following a two-month tedious drug clearing process. Once approved by the oversight committee chaired by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Director Edgar Jubay, barangays Pasilmanta, Landang Laum, Tictapul and Sibulao will be the second batch of recipients of…
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Barangay officials asked to guard vs illegal ports
The city government of has reiterated its earlier directive to all barangay officials to guard and protect their respective areas of jurisdiction against illegal construction and operation of private ports and to report the same to the local government unit. The directive was contained in Resolution No.1 series of 2018 of Task Force Pantalan, a…
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IBT reports 6-month straight hike in parking income
For 6 straight months, the City’s Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) in barangay Divisoria registered a remarkable increase in revenues generated from parking services. IBT Supervising Transportation Regulation Officer Rafael Derick Evangelista III said the IBT with the support and cooperation of the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) “has continued its streak in terms of increasing the…
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CDRRMC oks aid for Davao Sur quake victims
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco Wednesday approved a resolution allocating no less than P1M to help alleviate the plight of victims of the December 15 earthquake that hit the towns of Padada, Matanao and Magsaysay in Davao del Sur. The resolution is subject to the concurrence…
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Mayor convenes CCCB in prep for 2020 census
Mayor Beng Climaco convened Wednesday the City Census Coordinating Board (CCCB) in preparation for the nationwide census of population and housing (CPH) in 2020. Climaco, who chairs the CCCB, rallied the support of the Board members as she stressed that the upcoming census will provide local government executives, policy and decision makers, and planners with…
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Climaco joins ‘Top Leaders Forum’ on disaster resilience
Mayor Beng Climaco shared the stage with other top-level executives from both the private and public sectors for the 2019 Top Leaders Forum organized by SM Prime Holdings, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), ARISE Philippines and the National Resilience Council (NRC) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay…
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Marine Corps recognizes Beng for support to security
The Philippine Marine Corps has recognized Mayor Beng Climaco for her commitment to support the security forces particularly to the Marine Battalion Landing Team 11 (MBLT11) that significantly contributed to the successful accomplishment of the corps’ mission. Climaco was presented with a plaque of recognition by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Noel Clement and Philippine…
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Anti-mendicancy drive intensified, nets 18 kids
Personnel of Task Force Ordinance rounded up last week 18 mendicants as the city government of Zamboanga through the City Administrator’s Office is implementing Ordinance 351, establishing an integrated system to prevent mendicancy in the city. Assistant City Administrator Cesar Raz said the apprehended mendicants mostly minors were turned over to the City Social Welfare…
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Beng leads CCC’s 35th death rites
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday led government officials, police, military and civic organizations in fitting rites commemorating the 35th death anniversary of Zamboanga City’s legendary mayor, Cesar Cortez Climaco, at his memorial tomb at Abong-Abong Freedom Park in Pasonanca. In her message, Climaco vividly remembered the memory and legacy of her late uncle Cesar, who risked…
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Pending new compromise deal: Zamcelco, WMPC assure non-stop power supply- Agan
The Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) and the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative under the new Crown Investment Holdings management have assured continuous supply of power to Zamboangueños pending the finalization of a new compromise agreement, the latest of which expired November 5. Vice Mayor Rommel Agan disclosed this following a talk with Tirso Santillan, Executive…
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Flashflood, fire victims get cash aid from city
The City Government Thursday afternoon released almost P400, 000 as financial assistance to 100 families affected by different flashflood and fire incidents that hit their barangays the past 3 months. Mayor Beng Climaco led the distribution of the cash assistance in City Hall Thursday afternoon in line with the City Government’s assistance to families in…
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City gov’t clarifies stand on Talisayan land issue
Citing Supreme Court decisions, the city government of Zamboanga has once and for all clarified that it had issued a building permit to Rowell Can Corp. for the construction of its tin factory in Barangay Talisayan, west of this city “because there is no valid ground to deny it, and not because the city government…
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Beng orders prohibitions in cemeteries
Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order promulgating rules and regulations for strict compliance in cemeteries in the city during the commemoration of Todos Los Santos y Difuntos on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. The order takes effect Thursday, October 21 from 12noon to 5pm of Saturday, November 2. Executive Order 512-2019, issued on…
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Mayor orders BFP, CDRRMO: intensify fire prevention advocacy
Alarmed by the spate of fire incidents in the city, Mayor Beng Climaco directed the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) to meet with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officials and other stakeholders to discuss the major causes as well as identify preventive and corrective measures to prevent, if not altogether stop, more…
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Climaco cites RPOC9 feats under her term
Mayor Beng Climaco bannered the accomplishments of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) under her term since 2016 to the present during the joint meeting with the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay last June. The highlights of the joint RDC9 and RPOC9 meeting in Ipil were presented during the 2nd Regional…
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Mayor backs ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to address insurgency
In her capacity as chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Zamboanga Peninsula, Mayor Beng Climaco graced the 2nd Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) meeting Tuesday in support of the whole-of-nation approach to end insurgency in the countryside. Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) and…
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Beng to parents: have kids vaccinated vs polio
Mayor Beng Climaco Wednesday urged parents to have their children vaccinated against polio emphasizing that vaccinations are safe and proven effective. This, as she led the simultaneous polio immunization campaign at the Doña Isabel C. Climaco health center in Sta. Maria together with City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite and Department of Health officials Wednesday…
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Mayor orders crackdown on drag racing in Zambo
Mayor Beng Climaco has directed the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) headed by Col. Tomas Joseph Martir and the Joint Task Force Zamboanga (JTF) under Col. Antonio Divinagracia to launch a crackdown on illegal drag racing in Zamboanga City. Climaco issued the directive in the wake of a policeman’s killing while trying to run after…
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Hermosa Job Fair hires on the spot 273 workers
A total of 273 applicants were hired on the spot during the two-day job fair held as part of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival October 17-18 at the KCC Mall de Zamboanga. Of the 273 hired on the spot, 236 are for local employment while 37 are for placement abroad. Organized by the Public Employment Service…
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Zambo gets Special Citation for Most Biz-Friendly LGU award
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the City Government of Zamboanga with a special citation for its efforts to streamline business processes resulting to a significant increase in new business enterprises. The citation was presented to the City Government during the 45th Philippine Business Conference and Expo held at the Manila Hotel…
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Simultaneous polio immunization set Wednesday
The City Health Office will carry out polio vaccinations in health centers in the city this Wednesday, October 23. “It will be simultaneously done in our health centers, but el diaton highlight will be in Sta. Maria, Tetuan, and Sta. Catalina,” said Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite during the city hall press conference on Monday. Dubbed…
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Mayor appeals for personal responsibility to prevent fire
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday appealed to all residents of Zamboanga City to exercise personal responsibility and close supervision in using appliances at home to prevent fire incident. Climaco made the appeal following the fire that broke out Sunday night in Lower Calarian, the 8th incident to occur in a span of one week. “I would…
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City Hall prepares security plan for ‘Todos los Santos’
Absolutely no parking on both sides of the roads leading to all public and private cemeteries all over the city during the observance of “All Saints Day” and “All Souls Day” or “Todos Los Santos Y Depuntos” on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. Parking areas may be provided, however, depending on the availability of vacant…
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Beng to PNP: Pursue cop’s slay case
Mayor Beng Climaco has tasked police authorities to continuously pursue the case related to the slaying of a policeman Sunday dawn along Mayor Vitaliano Agan avenue. She said no stone should be left unturned in the investigation of the case to give justice to Pat. Pedro Umpad of the Patrol Section of Police Station 11….
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Public urged to practice fire protection measures
The Zamboanga City Fire District urges greater community participation in fire prevention measures even as it further intensifies advocacies to keep public safe at all times. Newly-installed City Fire District Marshal Supt. Marie Epiphany Ramirez said the Bureau of Fire Protection continuously strengthens its fire protection campaigns through different programs and activities but the active…
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City gov’t pays tribute to late Kit Barredo
The city government officials and employees yesterday morning took time to pay their last respects to the former city social welfare and development officer Francisco Barredo, who succumbed to cancer last week. He was 72. The flag was flown at half-staff while the necrological service was ongoing at City Hall where Barredo’s body was brought…
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Hermosa fest drives tourism, promotions for city
The city has reaped dividends in terms of tourism and promotions from its celebration of the Hermosa Festival, the local government said Monday, October 14. City Special Events head Christian Olasiman affirmed the positive impact of the Hermosa Festival, noting that the festival’s social-cultural events have brought in guests and tourists, encouraged news and promotions…
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12k vacancies up for grabs in Hermosa Job Fair
Some 12,000 vacancies will be made available during the two-day job fair organized by the City Government’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in collaboration with other agencies from Oct. 17-18 at the KCC Mall activity center in Gov. Camins. Dubbed Hermosa Job Fair, the 2-day event forms part of the post fiesta activities and is…
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ZAMCELCO vows action vs illegal connections
The Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMCELCO) has vowed to crack down on power pilferage, illegal connections, and theft of power transmission lines, materials, and supplies in the city. In the regular press briefing at City Hall Monday, October 14, Zamcelco spokesperson Ferdie Rodriguez reported that Zamcelco management has formed a revenue protection group for…
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PDEA9 pushes for holistic approach in war on drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office 9 is adopting the “Whole-of-Nation” approach in waging war on illegal drugs in Zamboanga City, according to Agent Jury G. Rocamora. Agent Rocamora told the press briefing yesterday that the holistic approach focuses on supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction. Under the supply reduction, he said…
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5 drug-cleared barangays get rewards
The City Government together with the Department of Interior and Local Government and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) last Friday recognized 5 barangays that have been cleared from illegal drugs. Barangays Lumayang, Lanzones, Capisan, Dulian in Upper Pasonanca and Tigbalabag were honored and presented with rewards for the hard work and efforts exerted by authorities…
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Festival main stage set today; GSIS chief keynotes program
The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival will conclude its series of socio-cultural activities with three culminating activities one day before the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar. The Zamboanga Hermosa Streetdance Competition, Fiesta Main Program, and the Parade of Lights will all take center stage today, October 10, as the final salvo of the two-week celebration…
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Beng suspends work in City Hall, classes in all levels
Mayor Beng Climaco declared suspension of work in the City Government as well as classes in all levels in the city Friday, October 11 in support of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival activities. The declaration is contained in Executive Order 510 issued Thursday and based on consultations with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),…
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ZCPO reports 5.46% drop in crime volume
The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) headed by Col. Thomas Joseph Martir has reported a 5.46% decrease in the total crime volume covering the period from January to September this year compared to the same period in 2018. The police reported during the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting Tuesday afternoon that there were…
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Mayor gives cash aid to Sto. Niño fire victims
Some 49 families displaced by fire in barangay Sto. Niño last August 10 received financial assistance from the City Government through Mayor Beng Climaco, Wednesday, October 9. Mayor Climaco, who led the distribution in City Hall together with personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office and City Treasurer’s Office, said the cash aid…
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DILG: LGU may promulgate ‘parking, no parking’ edicts
As an offshoot of the road clearing operations that eventually scrapped the old parking zones in the city, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued another memorandum circular directing the local government units to promulgate all the necessary policy issuances or appropriate ordinances to address all traffic and sidewalk concerns such as…
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Mariki boatmen bag Regatta top prize
Two fishermen from barangay Mariki paddled their way to the grand prize in this year’s Regatta, a vinta sail race highlighting day 5 of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2019, Sunday, October 5. Frankie Apalad and Abibasar Asmad bested over 200 other vinta operators and went home with P30,000 cash prize, P10,000 worth of gift certificates,…
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‘Wow Sardinas’ highlights Zambo as sardines capital
Hordes of people coming from all walks of life participated in the Wow Sardinas! Grand Boodle Fight, a sardine-eating spectacle that affirms Zamboanga City’s title as sardines capital of the Philippines. Thousands of cans of sardines cooked in multiple ways – dynamite, spaghetti, carbonara, lumpia, siomai and many more to include biscuits and rice were…
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New traffic rerouting scheme set for festival
On orders of Mayor Beng Climaco, the City Administrator’s Office together with the Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) Committee and the police has prescribed anew traffic rerouting scheme and naming of one-way street, two-way street, no entry, walk-in and no exit points for the duration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival in October 2019. Under…
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Smoke Out, Midnight Sale kicks off today
Two Hermosa Festival, the Smoke Out Zamboanga – Grilled Food Fiesta and the Zamboanga Grand Midnight Sale, will officially begin Saturday night at the Pasonanca Park. The formal opening ceremonies will be held at 6 PM, to be led by local government leaders and officials. Marking the start of the countdown to the Fiesta Pilar…
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Zambo Art Exhibit kicks off Sept. 28
The Asia’s Latin City is known for being one of the many historical cities in the Philippines. It is a home which showcases a variety of talents including arts. Arts is the expression of human creative skill and imagination and usually revolves around visual forms such as painting or sculpture, music, literature and dance. As…
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Sta. Cruz Isle benchmarks good practices for eco-tourism
The Department of Tourism-9 has chosen the famed Sta. Cruz Island as the benchmark for good practices on eco-tourism management for Zamboanga Peninsula (Zampen) tourism officers and local government officials. The DOT-9 commissioned a Sta. Cruz Island tour for the 50 Zampen officials who were participants to its Tourism Awareness Training held in Zamboanga City…
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Zambo bags “Green Thumb Award”
Zamboanga City was recognized as one of the country’s top model cities “to have a leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the environment” and was conferred the “Green Thumb Award” during ceremonies held Wednesday, September 25 at the New World Manila Bay Hotel. Initiated by the oldest existing English newspaper Manila Times, the Top Model…
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Climaco commends sardines industry for sustainable dev’t
Mayor Beng Climaco has commended the sardines industry in Zamboanga City for its sustainability that greatly contributed to the unprecedented progress and development of this city, where almost 80% of the country’s supply of sardines are canned and processed in this part of the region. “Zamboanga, one of the highly urbanized cities in the Philippines,…
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Beng, Agan leads review of city’s investment incentive code
Mayor Beng Climaco together with Vice Mayor Rommel Agan and Councilor Crisanto de la Cruz recently spearheaded the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) Workshop that reviewed and discussed the City’s Investment incentive code and its amendments. The workshop, held at the City Hall conference room Sept. 18, was participated by the Investment Incentive Board and the…
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City sponsors 28th MINBIZCON
Zamboanga City through various entrepreneurs participated in the 28th Mindanao Business Conference held at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in Iligan City from September 12- 14. Themed “Mindanao: the Emerging Investment Destination”, the Minbizcon is an annual event hosted by one of the business chambets in Mindanao. This year, the…
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Beng orders prohibitions for Hermosa fest security
To ensure the safety and security of people during the upcoming Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order prohibiting parking of motorcycles, 4-wheel vehicles, unauthorized flying of drones (except by the PNP and military), bringing of backpacks, wearing of bull caps, waistcoats/chalecos and jackets in certain areas in the city of…
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Dengue cases trend downward – CHO
The City Health Office hopes to see a decrease in dengue cases in the city as records show a slow decline in reported dengue cases. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said the CHO noted a downward trend in the reported number of dengue cases for the months of August and September at 1,242 cases…
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CEO reports P48M infra damage due to flooding
The flooding spawned by heavy rains last September 13 destroyed slope protection projects in 12 barangays costing a total of P48M. This is in addition to the damages inflicted on agricultural crops, fishponds and seaweed farms including private houses and properties in various barangays. Engr. Joy Lee of the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) said the…
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Climaco vows 100% compliance on clearing ops
Mayor Beng Climaco on Monday vowed to continue clearing operations in public roads used for private purposes in compliance with the directive of President Duterte. The mayor likewise reiterated her call for a 100 percent compliance of the directive by all the 98 barangays in the city. She said the DILG Evaluation team from Manila…
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CLO recommends renewal of parking aides’ contract until Sept. 29
In view of the presidential directive on clearing public roads used for private purposes, the City Legal Office (CLO) has recommended the renewal of contracts of parking aides until September 29, 2019, the last day given for local chief executives to execute immediate implementation of clearing operations. “Immediately hereafter, we must ensure that their respective…
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City gov’t fetes 41 employees marking 25 years in service
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday led a fitting tribute for 41 employees celebrating their 25 years in the service of the city government. “It’s every day that we get to celebrate life at a quarter of a century of service in the government. I am sure you have a lot of stories to share as you…
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BPOS one stop shop at Centro Latino
The process of securing building and occupancy permits is expected to be shorter and more convenient with the establishment of a one stop shop at the Centro Latino in Paseo del Mar. With the streamlined process, the building permit division under the Office of the City Engineer and all offices and line agencies involved in…
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Climaco convenes maiden meeting of ‘Once Islas’ Board
Mayor Beng Climaco Thursday convened the maiden meeting of the “Once Islas Development Board,” signaling the start of promotion, preservation and development of the city’s Eleven Islands as an eco-cultural tourism destination. Climaco, who chairs the Board, lauded the efforts of the Board members and the Secretariat under the auspices of the City Tourism Office…
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Beng leads tribute to Mayor Vinnie
Mayor Beng Climaco on Thursday led City Government officials and employees in paying last respects to the late Jose Vicente “Vinnie” Atilano II, who served Zamboanga City in various capacities from city council to vice mayor and ultimately as mayor from 1964 to 1980. In her message during the City Government-sponsored necrological service in City…
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Mayor mulls night market ordinance
As the city government continues to implement clearing operations against road obstructions and street peddling, Mayor Beng Climaco revealed that an ordinance is now being proposed in the City Council that seeks to establish a night market at the old public market downtown. “It is really my desire to have a night market for those…
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Anti-ASF operation reaches Curuan, Sangali
The city’s Task Force (TF) Karne yesterday brought its monitoring and surveillance operations to the east coast, particularly in barangays Curuan and Sangali. The activity is part of the enforcement of the temporary national ban on the importation, distribution and sale of processed pork products from countries suspected to be infected with the African swine…
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Beng shares Zambo’s investments in resilience
Mayor Beng Climaco Tuesday shared the stage with Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) stakeholders as she spoke about Zamboanga’s investments in resilience during the National Resilience Summit at Novotel Manila in Quezon City. The 2-day event, themed “A Whole-of-Society Approach: On the Road to Resilience,” emphasized the importance of coherence and the role of…
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18 families get fire assistance
Eighteen (18) families displaced by the conflagration in barangay Guiwan last May 27 were given financial assistance as part of the City Government’s social welfare program and assistance in crisis situation. Mayor Beng Climaco together with personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and City Treasurer’s Office distributed the cash assistance to…
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CDRRMO gets Reg’l Gawad Kalasag award
Zamboanga City through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) was conferred the best highly urbanized city (HUC) in DRRM category during the 21st Gawad Kalasag Search for the regional level. The CDRRMO accumulated an average score of 94.85%. With this, the CDRRMO is qualified to compete in the national level competing with…
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Zambo’s grandest Hermosa Fest invades Manila
Zamboanga City’s most celebrated festival – the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2019 will capture the Manila audience as it takes center stage for its launching Thursday, August 1 at 3pm at the Megatrade Hall of the SM Mega Mall in Ortigas. Both solemn and festive- the Hermosa Festival is a month-long event held in Zamboanga City…
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MSMEs participate in ‘Rainmaker’ workshop
Some 60 micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city participated in a day-long activity dubbed “Habits of a Highly Effective Rainmaker”, a workshop cum Business-one-Stop-Shop (BOSS). Organized by the City Government through the Investment Promotion and Services Division and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the event held July 26, brought together…
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DILG urges brgy officials to exercise police power
Police power is one of the inherent powers of the state that has been delegated to the local government unit including the barangay—the power to enact measures whether ordinance or resolutions that will promote the general welfare of the barangay constituents, more specifically to improve the quality of life. Department of Interior and Local Government…
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City steps up drive vs road obstructions
The City Government in collaboration with the police and the barangays will take the upper hand in the campaign to clear local roads of all obstructions in line with President Duterte’s pronouncement during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22. Upon instruction of Mayor Beng Climaco, City Administrator Apple Go Tuesday met…
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Beng turns over 12 fire trucks to BFP
Unrelenting in her commitment to security, Mayor Beng Climaco Monday morning turned over 12 brand new fire trucks to the Zamboanga City Fire District even as she vowed to continue supporting the agency to ensure efficient and effective fire response. The turnover of the Isuzu brand fire trucks was also in response to President Duterte’s…
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Beng leads 2020-2022 ELA preparation
Mayor Beng Climaco spearheads the preparation of the 2020-2022 Executive Legislative Agenda (ELA), a tool to implement the priority agenda of both branches of government based on the comprehensive land use plan Comprehensive Land and Urban Plan process as well as national policies. The ELA preparation is facilitated by Dr. Abelle Cajita, a consultant…
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City, DPWH seek harmonized implementation of projects
Key city officials Friday met with Public Works Undersecretary Dimas Soguilon and other representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as well as private contractors to harmonize several national and local government funded civil works projects to be implemented in the city. The city government was represented by City Admininistrator Apple Go,…
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DPWH evac center in Cabatangan ongoing
The evacuation center constructed by the national government through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in barangay Cabatangan is ongoing with over 10% accomplishment rate. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Dr. Elmeir Apolinario said the project is implemented by a private contractor under the supervision of the DPWH. He said the…
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Strike operation vs ASF virus continues
The city’s Task Force (TF) Karne in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) yesterday continued its strike operations, a move to enforce the national temporary ban on the importation, distribution and sale of all processed pork products from countries affected by the African swine fever (ASF) virus. The task force – composed of…
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New CDRRM building to rise in Cabatangan
Barangay Cabatangan will be the site of the new City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management building, touted as a model of resiliency. This, as Mayor Beng Climaco Thursday morning led the groundbreaking ceremony and time capsule laying for the CDRRM building in the hills of Lot 60, duly registered in the name of the City Government,…
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Mayor lauds Crown, WMPC agreement
Mayor Beng Climaco lauded Thursday the Crown-Desco, the investor-manager of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco), and the Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) for coming to terms on a new compromise agreement that will ensure stable electricity in the city. “The compromise agreement spells out the terms and conditions that both parties have to perform…
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CCTV command center reports new accomplishments
The City’s Security and Surveillance Coordinating Office (SSCO) Command Center continues to make strides in its operation with only a little over 2 months since its soft launching last May 7. For the month of June this year, closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footages helped pave the way for the arrest of a drug pusher…
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Mayor demands anew: affordable power supply 24/7
Mayor Beng Climaco has declined to judge the performance of Crown Investment Holdings, Inc. and Desco Inc. as investor-manager of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco), stressing that what is important they must provide the city with uninterrupted electricity on a 24/7 basis. “It is very premature to describe them. Definitely, what we all aspire…
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Zambo joins 41st NDPR celebration
A huge crowd of persons with disabilities and other stakeholders participated in the opening program of the 41st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan coliseum in Tetuan Wednesday morning. The activity kicked off with a motorcade from Pettit Barracks passing through the city’s main thoroughfares to the Agan Coliseum in…
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“Do not cause alarm, scandal”, Beng appeals to public
In light of the fake abduction claim by a resident of barangay Licomo, Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an appeal for people to do away with situations that may cause alarm and scandal. This, as the police are bent on filing charges of violation of Article 318 of the Revised Penal Code against Hadji Naguib…
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Climaco urges public to cooperate with gov’t
Mayor Beng Climaco stressed on Monday the local government can only do so much in as far as keeping Zamboanga City clean with the cooperation of the people without complaining and comparison with other cities. “We love to complain. We love to compare, but do we contribute? That is my challenge to the people. Contribute…
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CPR activity set today
In line with the national observance of Disaster Resilience Month, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) will hold a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for various sectors today, July 17, at the Centro Latino. Designated as National CPR Day, the activity will highlight the importance of CPR as a life-saving emergency procedure. Participants will…
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WATCH: 2019 Zamboanga Hermosa Teaser
Fiesta fever is on! The Hermosa Festival 2019 will officially be launched on the following dates below. Make sure to mark your calendars to be part of this grand and colorful celebration. Vamos a Celebrar! SAVE THE DATES: July 27 – Grand Launch, 3 PM, Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City August 1 – Launching, SM…
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PRRD committed to help solve Zambo power crisis- Beng
In a bold move to help solve the persisting power problem in Zamboanga, Mayor Beng Climaco together with City Administrator Apple Go met with Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi last Friday as she reiterated her demand for the electric cooperative to provide the city with uninterrupted power supply 24/7. The meeting in Manila was held at…
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Beng welcomes diverse voices in City Council
Mayor Beng Climaco was happy to note that majority of the present members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod are supportive of the programs of the city government under her administration even as she welcomed what she termed as “diverse voices” in the local legislature. Climaco said for the first session of the City Council last week…
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CHO steps up anti-dengue advocacy
With the increased number of dengue cases reported in the city, the City Health Office (CHO) urged residents anew to practice dengue prevention measures. Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite on Monday, July 25, stressed the importance of the 4S practice for dengue prevention, in particular the search and destroy strategy which involves clearing areas inside and…
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Beng renews call for public vigilance
Mayor Beng Climaco appealed to the public anew to remain vigilant and alert amidst continuing threats from lawless elements. While the security forces remain steadfast in their tasks to safeguard the city, the public has to do their share by immediately reporting the presence of suspicious looking persons in their vicinity including suspicious baggage and…
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City’s PDAU spearheads NDPR Week celebration
The City Government through the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Unit PDAU) under the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWSO) will spearhead activities celebrating the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week from July 17-23. Themed “Lokal na Pamahalaan: Kabalikat sa Pagtupad ng Mga Taong May Kapansanan”, the NDPR week celebration will kick off with a…
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BADACs undergo capability training
In a bid to further strengthen the city’s fight against illegal drugs, members of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils underwent a skills training dubbed Seminar Workshop on the Capability Enhancement on Barangay Drug Clearing Program. Held under the auspices of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco, the training was held in…
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City-sponsored mass wedding eyed this year
The Office of the City Civil Registrar headed by Atty. Eric Elias will submit a proposal for the city government-sponsored mass wedding within the first 100 days of Mayor Beng Climaco’s third term or at least with this year. “This is to encourage stability in the family and legitimize the status of children as part…
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CHO reiterates 4S advocacy amidst dengue scare
City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite emphasized anew the need for people to adopt the 4S strategy against the mosquito-borne disease. Miravite said this amidst mounting cases of dengue fever reported in the city and the mosquito swarm in two schools this week. The 4S Contra Dengue is said to be an effective strategy to…
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Mayor vows Zambo’s water, power security
With the help of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Mayor Beng Climaco hopes to ensure water and power security in Zamboanga City during her last three-year term. “El ambos supply de coriente y agua necesita para sustene el progreso del diatun ciudad (Both power and water supplies are needed for our city to progress), Climaco declared in…
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Sama Badjaos undergo orientation on civil registration
As part of its commitment to facilitate registration of indigenous people, the Civil Registrar’s Office conducted a series of orientation on the significance of civil registration with Sama Badjaos as participants. City Civil Registrar Atty. Eric Elias said the orientation, held in collaboration with the Community Family Services International (CFSI), City Social Welfare and Development…
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CHO, DepEd launch school-based immunization
The City Health office and the Department of Education Monday launched the School-Based Immunization as part of the Ok DepEd Oplan Kalusugan Kickoff 2019. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said the CHO will start the school-based immunization for children specifically from Kinder to Grade 7 in all public schools in the city. The students…
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City bares arrival of 2 tow trucks
The City Administrator’s Office announced yesterday the arrival of two tow trucks that will pave the way for the implementation of towing services for illegally parked vehicles as provided for under Ordinance 248, otherwise known as the Revised Traffic Code of Zamboanga City. City Administrator Angelique C. Go said under Sec. 7, Article 12 of…
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City Admin outlines plans to solve traffic congestion
The City Government pushes moves to amend several provisions of the traffic code as well as introduce new measures to address traffic violations and impose road discipline in city streets. City Administrator Apple Go said the Local Traffic Ordinance is undergoing a careful study, backed up by sufficient data that went through scientific processes in…
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Mayor formally charges, slaps 60- day suspension vs 3 city engineers
Mayor Beng Climaco has formally charged administratively three (3) city engineers for gross neglect of duty in the collapse of the Sinubong National High School covered court last June 24 where at least 9 students were injured. At the same time, Climaco, in separate administrative orders, placed Engineers Romeo Hiso, Santiago Solis, Jr. and Sherwin…
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Mayor to security forces: Deny terrorists the chance to attack
Mayor Beng Climaco reiterated yesterday her directive to the police and military authorities in Zamboanga City: “Do not give terrorists the opportunity to conduct terroristic activities” in this part of the region. “The opportunity for them (terrorists) to attack is always there. So, what we should do is deny them that (opportunity), especially now that…
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TF Karne strike operations continue
The city’s Task Force (TF) Karne and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) yesterday continued its weekly strike operations around the city relative to the national temporary ban on the importation, distribution and sale of all processed pork products from countries suspected to be affected by the African swine fever (ASF) virus. Yesterday’s operations, the…
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City expresses support for LGBT sector
The city government joined a one-day confab celebrating equality, pride, and diversity with the LGBTQI community of Zamboanga City Wednesday, July 3. OIC Mayor Rommel Agan, representing Mayor Beng Climaco, reiterated the city government’s support and stand for equality and protection for the members of the LGBTQI, and acknowledged the sector’s significant contributions in their…
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City Vet initiates LEGS orientation
The Office of the City Veterinarian organized a 2-day seminar on Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) with poultry, layer and livestock farmers and veterinarians and other agencies concerned as participants. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Ariola said LEGS is a set of international guidelines and standards for designing, implementing, and evaluating livestock interventions to help…
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City gov’t is preparing 5-yr local shelter plan
The city government of Zamboanga under the fresh three-year leadership of Mayor Beng Climaco is bent on addressing the housing backlog through the local shelter plan for the next five years. Acting City Housing and Land Use Division Chief Rodrigo Pagotaisidro told the press briefing last Monday that Mayor Climaco already had initial talks with…
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IBT undergoes improvement, reports increased revenues
The City’s Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) in barangay Divisoria is being spruced up in both the infrastructure aspect and streamlining of processes and procedures to boost its revenues and subsequently to better serve the public. Rafael Derick Evangelista III, IBT Supervising Transportation Regulation Officer said ongoing physical improvements include the construction of the covered court…
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Full alert status raised in Zambo
Police and military forces in Zamboanga have intensified security measures to thwart any and all threats following the twin bomb attacks on a military camp in Indanan, Sulu Friday, June 28. Zamboanga City Police Office Spokesperson PCapt. Shellamie Chang said Police Regional Director PBGen. Froilan Quidilla has raised the alert level in Zamboanga Peninsula including…
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CEO undertakes marathon inspection on school bldgs
Per instruction of Mayor Beng Climaco, the City Engineer’s Office is currently undertaking a marathon inspection on all school buildings and other infrastructure projects of the city government after a covered court collapsed last week at Sinubong Elementary school, injuring eight students. City Engineer Christopher Navarro said even before the covered court collapsed the mayor…
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Brgy cleanliness ‘tilt set
The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) has finalized the barangay cleanliness competition set to take off sometime this month. Dubbed the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay competition, the competition is expected to be launched following the turnover of garbage truck to barangays in line with the city government’s efforts on cleanliness and…
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OCENR readies barangays for garbage collection duties
The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) is preparing barangays for the eventual hand off of garbage collection duties in line with the implementation of the city’s solid waste management ordinance. Rodrigo Pagotaisidro, OCENR Public Service Officer IV, said with garbage collection duties will slowly be given to the barangays upon the…
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WMPC-Crown compromise deal ends today
The 60-day compromise agreement between the Western Mindanao Power Corp. and the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) through its investment management Crown/Desco would end today, July 2, and no extension was in sight yet as of yesterday. Vice Mayor Rommel Agan told the press briefing yesterday that Crown/Desco had manifested its willingness to extend its…
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Cawit PWDs undergo TESDA trainings
As part of the government’s effort to recognize the persons with disabilities (PWD) sector, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-9 in collaboration with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)- Persons with Disabilities Affairs Unit (PDAU) conducted a 13-day livelihood training for members of the PWD organization of barangay Cawit. The training…
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City officials sworn in June 29
Newly-elected city officials led by Mayor Beng Climaco were formally sworn into office Saturday, June 29 at the Multi-purpose Covered Court of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University- La Purisima Campus, as they assumed their posts Sunday noon, June 30 until 2022. Amidst the inclement weather, the formal rites took place before some 1,000 people that…
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Beng: 2019 election, a tough battle
Mayor Beng Climaco Sunday started a fresh mandate for her third term Sunday noon, June 30, with a commitment to do her best to help alleviate the plight of Zamboangueños amidst the rising challenges besetting the city. However, Climaco in her valedictory speech after she was sworn to office Saturday night, admitted that the 2019…
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Climaco thanks de la Vega, welcomes Sobejana
Mayor Beng Climaco Friday expressed gratitude to the outgoing Western Mindanao Command Chief LtGen. Arnel de la Vega for his commitment to service that ensured safety and security in Zamboanga City and the neighboring areas. Climaco Friday morning together with District II Representative Mannix Dalipe and District I Representative-elect Jawo Jimenez graced the change of…
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Crown eyes Zamcelco to be world class utility
The vision to make the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) a world class power utility is a work in progress, according to its investment management Crown/Desco. Atty. Lorenzo Reyes, legal counsel for Crown/Desco, told the press briefing last Monday that the utility’s engineer is in India right now inspecting the deal for transformers that will…
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Beng hails child dev’t workers
Mayor Beng Climaco Thursday highly praised and thanked day care workers in the city for their commitment in providing early education and ensuring a better future for children, the VIPs of Zamboanga. Climaco graced the Child Development Workers Week celebration Thursday afternoon at the Pasonanca Park organized by the Day Care Workers Federation-Zamboanga City Chapter…
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City mulls conversion of Lumbangan to eco-park
The City Government is paving the way for the conversion of the 4.6 hectare former Lumbangan dumpsite into an eco-park that will cater waste recycling facilities with the goal of reducing plastic waste and prolonging the life span of the sanitary land fill (SLF). Gerry Pollisco of the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources…
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Contractor faces sanctions as covered court collapses
The city government of Zamboanga is determined to take legal action against the Lamitan VJ Construction and Supplies after the covered court it had constructed at Sinubong National High School collapsed yesterday morning, causing minor injuries on at least eight students. Mayor Beng Climaco has immediately instructed the City Engineer’s Office, the City Disaster Risk…
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Newly-elected city officials take oath June 29
Mayor Beng Climaco along with other city officials elected into office during the May 13 polls will take their oath at 5pm on Saturday, June 29 at the City Hall grounds. With the historic 112-year old City Hall as backdrop, Mayor Climaco and the other city officials will individually take their oath before an administering…
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Mayor facilitates WMPC-Crown meeting on compromise impasse
In her consistent efforts to ensure stable and continuous power supply in Zamboanga City, Mayor Beng Climaco together with Vice Mayor-elect Rommel Agan facilitated a meeting between officials of the Western Mindanao Power Corp. (WMPC) and Crown/Desco in Manila last week. She said the meeting was to address WMPC’s concerns on the Letter of Credit…
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Climaco urges ZC participation in environmental protection
Mayor Beng Climaco urged residents anew to take an active role in protecting the environment and preserving the city’s natural resources. Mayor Climaco joined the 1,300 participants of the Arbor Day na Zamboanga activity Tuesday morning, June 25, which saw the collective effort of Zamboangueños to plant trees in the identified 2-hectare area in the…
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Beng renews call for chavacano preservation
Mayor Beng Climaco Sunday urged Zamboanguenos to continue efforts on the promotion, preservation and propagation of the chavacano language, the third most widely spoken creole language in the world. Spearheading the celebration of the 8th Dia de Fundacion Chavacano Sunday, Mayor Climaco said it is very important for the young generation to speak and understand…
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Fertilizers now ready for drought-stricken farmers
The city government of Zamboanga is expected to distribute within this week some 7,200 bags of inorganic fertilizers to all farmers affected by the drought as a result of the weather phenomenon called El Niño that hit this city from March to May, this year. City Agriculturist Carmencita Sanchez said with the fertilizers the farmers…
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City’s CCTV command center cites breakthroughs
Barely a month since its soft launching, the city’s Public Security and Surveillance Coordinating Office Command Center reported breakthroughs in the operation of closed circuit cameras installed in strategic locations in the city proper. Command Center Operations Head Cris Mandi said the state of the art security surveillance facility has been able to solve a…
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Zambo marks Rizal’s 158th birthday
The City Government in collaboration with the Order of the Knights of Rizal-Zamboanga City chapter will spearhead activities commemorating the 159th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal today, June 19 at the Rizal Monument fronting City Hall. City caretaker and OIC Mayor Atty. Alexander Eric Elias will lead officials of national government agencies,…
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BFP warns establishments sans fire inspection cert
Zamboanga City District Fire Marshall FSupt. Jhufel Brañanola Monday warned business establishments operating with expired fire safety inspection certificates (FSIC) in the city. This, as Brañanola reported a very low turnout of applicants for fie inspection for the year 2019 with only 3,046 certificates issued out of the over 11,000 target certificates as of mid-June….
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Climaco reiterates Zambo’s intent to buy Cabatangan lot
Consistent with her request to the national government since 2016, Mayor Beng Climaco has reiterated the intention of the city government of Zamboanga to purchase the 71.96-hectare property of the now defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) situated in Barangay Cabatangan, this city. Climaco made the reiteration during the joint meeting of the Regional…
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TF Karne checks meat products vs ASF
The city’s Task Force (TF) Karne, together with personnel from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Friday conducted strike operations in two public markets to ensure that the national ban on the importation, distribution and sale of all processed pork products from countries affected by the African swine fever (ASF) virus is implemented in Zamboanga….
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OCVET temporarily defers alis-rabies drive
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) has temporarily deferred its scheduled rabies vaccination drives in the barangays as it replenishes its supply of rabies vaccines. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said the OCVET’s supply of rabies shots was fully consumed within the first quarter of the year. “Unfortunately, for the first quarter lang kame…
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Meat inspection continues amid African swine fever scare
The Office of the City Veterinarian is intensifying its campaign for quality meat in the local market as it embarks on monitoring and inspection of meats amid the African swine fever (ASF). City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola told the press briefing last Monday that a team will visit all meat stores and supermarkets, especially those…
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On Independence Day: Beng calls for unity for peace, progress
Mayor Beng Climaco Wednesday renewed her call for unity of all Zamboanguenos- Muslims, Christians and Lumads- for peace and progress, as she led residents in the celebration of the 121st Independence Day in fitting rites held at the City Hall grounds. “Na celebracion del di aton 121 Dia de Independencia de Filipinas, uni kita todo…
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City celebrates 121st Independence Day
Zamboanga City joins the nation in commemorating the 121st Philippine Independence Day at the City Hall grounds today, June 12. Mayor Beng Climaco will lead government officials and delegates from different sectors in the Independence Day rites, set under the theme of “Tapang ng Bayan, Malasakit sa Mamamayan”, which will kick off at 8 AM…
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City holds executive budget forum
Mayor Beng Climaco and the Finance Committee Tuesday spearheaded the Executive Budget Forum, as city department heads, division chiefs and administrative officers prepare their individual budget proposals for 2020. The forum, which was also attended by representatives from the civil society, is among the initial process in budget preparation leading to the conduct of budget…
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DOTr pilots Zambo port in anti-scalping campaign
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has chosen the Port of Zamboanga as one of the country’s pilot areas in the campaign to eliminate scalping activities. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Zamboanga Head of Operations Jezrel Gesulgon told the press briefing at City Hall last Monday that DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade had issued a marching order to…
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Climaco foresees solutions to power fluctuations soon
Mayor Beng Climaco was confident the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) under Crown/Desco management could very soon find solutions to the power outages and fluctuations that the city of Zamboanga has been experiencing since the daily rotational blackout was lifted shortly before the May 13 midterm elections. “Let us pray for a very doable solution…
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City on watch vs swine fever threat
The local government, in coordination with national government agencies and offices, is keeping close watch against the threat of African swine fever (ASF). City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said the Philippines has banned pork and pork products imported from 17 affected countries, and in Zamboanga City, local government is in close coordination with other agencies…
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Police eye 3 more brgys to be declared drug-free
The Zamboanga City Police Office is currently working on a proposal that seeks to declare three more drug-cleared barangays in the city. These are barangays Tictapul, Sibulao and Pangapuyan. In his report during the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) meeting last May 28, Police Lt.Col. Roberto Marcos of the ZCPO said the three barangays had…
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Climaco orders measures for schools in danger zones
Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) headed by Dr. Elmeir Apolinario to immediately undertake remedial measures for public schools situated in danger zones. Climaco said there are schools in far flung barangays that are situated in areas highly vulnerable to different kinds of risk like landslide, flood, etc….
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City on crop watch – City Agri
The Office of the City Agriculturist is keeping a close watch on crops for possible infestation and damage from pests and diseases due to the weak El Niño, In their report to the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) meeting last May, the Office of the City Agriculturist said that a dry spell followed…
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Safety measures in Zambo canning factories sought
A technical working group (TWG) has been created to investigate all canning factories in Zamboanga City for them to come up with standard safety measures in work places. Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), said the TWG will be composed of representatives from his office, the City Engineer’s…
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CHO monitors sanitation in schools
In line with the opening of classes this month, the City Health Office will be carrying out health and sanitary inspections in schools. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said sanitary inspectors will be making rounds in schools to check in on sanitary conditions of schools, particularly canteens and ambulant vendors who will be serving…
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Zambo PWDs shine in 7th Nat’l Para Games
The Zamboanga delegation to the 7th National PARA Games held in Malolos, Bulacan from May 23-30 harvested 14 medals in various sports competitions proving that disability is not an obstacle to success. The medalists formed part of the Philippine Sports Association for Differently-abled (PHILSPADA)-ZC Chapter, whose participation in the national sports competition was made possible…
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CDRRMO leads site inspection for proposed water impounding dams
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) spearheaded the site inspection and survey of the Pasonanca watershed area where the 3 proposed small water impounding dams are set to be constructed. Along with representatives from the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD), Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR), City Engineer’s Office,…
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I Love Zambo vlog competition launched
The city government has launched a vlogging competition for vlogging professionals and enthusiasts to showcase the best of Zamboanga City. The #ILoveZamboangaCity Vlog Competition, launched as part of the upcoming Summer na Zamboanga 2019, will have the theme “Ten Things I Love about Zamboanga” to convey messages of positivity and showcase the city’s tourism, food,…
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BFP reports alarming increase in grass fires
The Zamboanga City Fire District Office reported an alarming increase in grass fire incidents in different parts of the city from January to March this year. Of the total 216 fire incidents reported during the period, 32 were structural fire while 184 were non-structural fire. Grass fires, which fall under non-structural fire, accounted 153 or…
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P3.5M set for cloud seeding operation
The bidding process for the cloud seeding operation in Zamboanga is underway as the total amount of P3.5 million as contributed by the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) and Prime Water Corporation and the local government has been officially received by the City Treasurer’s Office. The ZCWD infused P2M, Prime Water contributed P1M while the…
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Beng orders security for places of worship
Mayor Beng Climaco has directed authorities to secure places of worship to ensure safety and protection of worshipers and devotees of all faiths. Mayor Climaco said that during a recent City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting, she has directed the local government and security forces to create a security group dedicated specifically for places…
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4k youth join summer sports program
Approximately 4,500 aspiring athletes have joined this year’s summer sports program, the city sports division reported Monday. City Sports Officer Dr. Cecilia Atilano said the 4,500 participants have registered to undergo training in their preferred sport event from April 6 to May 11. The 26 sport events will be held in different barangays and sport…
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Climaco leads 77th Araw ng Kagitingan
Mayor Beng Climaco will lead activities commemorating the 77th Araw ng Kagitingan Tuesday, April 9 at the Freedom Memorial Shrine in Rizal Street. Jointly organized by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, City Government of Zamboanga and the City Veterans District, the commemoration will kick off at 7am with the flag raising ceremony at the Rizal…
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City govt to extract water from San Roque Bog Lake
The city government of Zamboanga in coordination with the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) is ready to extract water from the bog lake in San Roque using the mobile filtration machine. City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer Elmeir Apolinario told the press briefing yesterday that the machine arrived in the city last April 1 from…
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Regular Cawa-cawa clean up set
For every Sunday of this year, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) together with partner groups and organizations has scheduled coordinated clean-ups at the Cawa-cawa boulevard. “Tiene ya kame schedule for the entire year,” said OCENR public service officer Rodrigo Pagotaisidro Monday at the City Hall press briefing. Helming and taking…
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Beng launches free movies for Zambo’s senior citizens
Mayor Beng Climaco launched yesterday the free movies program for the city’s senior citizens, pursuant to an ordinance approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Under the ordinance initiated by Councilor Cesar Jimenez Jr., the senior citizens, who are bona fide members of the Federation of Senior Citizens of Zamboanga City, are entitled to watch free movies…
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Climaco orders prohibitions in observance of Holy Week
Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order, imposing prohibitions at the Mayor Cesar C. Climaco Freedom Park in Abong-Abong, Pasonanca during the observance of Holy Week. In her EO 459, the mayor prohibits the bringing, sale and drinking of liquor and other intoxicating drinks, including audio-visual equipment and playing of loud music at the…
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24 test positive in PDEA’s drug screening of 570 PUV drivers
The random and unannounced drug test conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) among public utility drivers plying the west coast last week found 24 positive of illegal drug use out of the total 570 drivers who underwent the screening. PDEA-Zamboanga City Agent Jury Rocamora said the massive drug testing for the public transport…
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CHO: 33K kids vaccinated vs measles
The local government’s measles vaccination campaign has resulted in 33,833 vaccinations, the City Health Office reported Monday. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite during the press briefing in City Hall Monday said the 33,833 vaccinations were part of the Knockout Tigdas activity and included measles vaccination for children aged 0-59 months, school-based immunizations, and vaccinations…
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MinDA pushes for renewable energy
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is pushing for more renewable energy facilities in this southernmost part of the country to keep with surging electricity demand driven by rapid growth of industries, real estate, services sector and agribusiness. MinDA Assistant Secretary and Deputy Executive Director Romeo Montenegro told stakeholders at the Water, Energy and Power Summit…
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Smuggling wanes as BOC ties up with other agencies
Smuggling activities are reportedly waning in Zamboanga City nowadays as a result of the active coordination via viber between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the local port and other law enforcement agencies. Port Operations Division Chief Jacob John Andain told the press briefing Monday that a very private group has been created—among representatives from…
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City initiates private-public dialogue
The City Government on Monday initiated a public-private dialogue that served as a venue for discussion and sharing on traffic, seaport, electricity, internet connectivity and investment concerns in Zamboanga. Dubbed as Community Engagement: A Public-Private Dialogue, the day-long event held at a hotel in Tetuan, was based on the Local Government Code or RA 7160…
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Damage to crops due to dry spell soars to P7.899M
The City Agriculturist Office reported yesterday that some 443 hectares of agricultural crops have been affected with an estimated cost of damage reaching P7.899 million. In her report to Mayor Beng Climaco, Acting City Agriculturist Carmencita Sanchez said a total of 518 farmers from both Districts I and II have been affected by the drought…
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Summer sports program set April 6
The city’s annual summer sports program is set to officially start next month, continuing a tradition of youth development and mentorship for the 24th year in Zamboanga City. The Basic Sports Summer Camp 2019 – Summer Learn to Play will kick off with an opening program on April 6, 4 PM, at the Joaquin Enriquez…
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Climaco calls on brgy execs to stay united vs illegal drugs
Mayor Beng Climaco has challenged anew all officials of the city’s 98 barangays to stay united and supportive of the government’s relentless campaign against illegal drugs. Climaco made the call during the assembly of all Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) yesterday, honoring the five drug-cleared barangays of Dulian-Pasonanca, Capisan, Lumayang, Tigbalabag and Lanzones. The mayor…
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Beng, Chinese officials forge pact for mutual cooperation
Mayor Beng Climaco and officials from the Foreign Affairs Office of Dezhou Municipal People’s Republic of China led by Li Jing recently forged and exchanged letters of support for mutual cooperation and a future sisterhood agreement between the cities of Zamboanga and Dezhou. The event was one of the highlights of the city’s celebration of…
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LGU intensifies info drive on plastic holiday
The local government is intensifying the dissemination of information of its plastic holiday initiative which seeks to curb the use of plastics during weekends in the city. Thru the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources, the local government is currently facilitating information dissemination, caravans, and face-to-face meetings with various stakeholders, including the barangays,…
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‘Women uniting for peace’ forum set March 26
The Gender and Development (GAD) unit under the Office of the City Mayor has scheduled a women’s forum that will highlight the meaningful participation of the women sector in creating lasting peace. Dubbed “Women Uniting for Peace”, the forum aims to promote awareness of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women and building…
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Zambo lauded for successful CBMS implementation
The City Government was recognized by the Community-based Monitoring System (CBMS) Network for its best practices and successful implementation of CBMS in 2017 citing the city’s unwavering dedication and commitment towards improving transparency and accountability in governance through sustainable poverty reduction initiatives.

Mayor orders preparations ahead of Typhoon Chedeng
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday ordered the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) to make the necessary preparations ahead of the expected landfall of Typhoon Chedeng in Mindanao, particularly in Zamboanga City, tomorrow, March 20. Climaco said she will have to convene the CDRRMO the soonest time possible to map out any measures to prevent…
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Apolinario: LGU is proactive in mitigating ‘El Niño’ effects
Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), narrated during the press briefing last Monday the pro-active and preemptive measures the city government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) has done to mitigate the effects of El Niño and/or drought. Dr. Apolinario stressed that as early as…
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Mayor turns over P21M Mangusu Int. School building
Mayor Beng Climaco Tuesday formally turned over to the Department of Education (DEPED) a brand new 3-storey 12 classroom building at the Mangusu Integrated School in barangay Mangusu in the east coast, as she vigorously pursues her priority thrust on Security, health and Education (SHE). Costing P21.827M, the Mangusu Integrated School building is the 8th…
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RPOC-9 enjoins barangays to submit list of foreigners
Recognizing the critical role of the barangay officials in peace, order and public safety, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-9) in Zamboanga Peninsula chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco has passed a resolution, enjoining all Punong Barangays in the region to submit quarterly a list of foreigners and non-residents in their barangays. The resolution was…
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Z3R water, sanitation project breaks ground
Finally, the water and sanitation project component of the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) that will benefit over 6,000 families displaced by the 2013 siege, will be implemented. This, as Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) chief Jeci Lapus together with Mayor Beng Climaco, Atty. Manuelito Luna of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, Congresspersons…
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Climaco lauds Zambo Water for El Niño mitigating efforts
Mayor Beng Climaco has expressed her thanks and gratitude to the Zamboanga Water Company for its successful efforts in mitigating the effects of El Niño, which has brought about water shortage in the city. This, after the Zamboanga Water, a joint venture company of the Manila Water Company, Inc. and the Zamboanga City Water District…
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LGU provides continued assistance to Jolo blast victims
The local government continues to extend its assistance to Jolo blast victims as well as victims of the Talon-talon mosque grenade attack, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) reported Monday, February 4. According to Dr. Elmeir Apolinario, the CDRRMO has been directed by Mayor Beng Climaco to provide continued assistance where necessary and…
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City sets 104th ‘Dia de Roseller T. Lim’
The City Government has lined up activities for the Dia de Roseller T. Lim, marking the late senator’s 104th birth anniversary on Saturday, February 9. The activities will kick off with a mass at 4pm at the Carmelite Monastery in R.T. Lim Boulevard to be followed by the wreath laying and commemorative program at the…
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Zamcelco uses generators as WMPC cuts power supply
The Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) has mobilized its generator sets as the Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) started to curtail its power supply to Zamcelco yesterday afternoon. Early on, Zamcelco Spokesman Ferdie Rodriguez told the press briefing that Zamcelco was ready to address the power shortage as a result of the curtailment by WMPC….
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BOSS wraps up, nets P220 M
The Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) has officially closed after a month of business registration and renewal operations at the Centro Latino. The BOSS received 11,203 applications and issued 9,767 business permits during its operating period from January 2 to January 31 at the Centro Latino, which generated P 220 M in business taxes. Aimed…
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Statement of Mayor Beng Climaco on Talon-talon grenade blast incident
Mayor Beng Climaco renews her call for sobriety and vigilance following the grenade explosion at the Kamalhaldikan Mosque at sitio Logoy Diutay in Talon-talon midnight Tuesday that killed two people and wounded 3 others. The mayor ordered thorough investigation on the incident immediately after Coun. Teodyver Arquiza, chair of the Council committee on disaster prevention…
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In light of Jolo bombing: PNP, JTF heighten alert in Zambo; people urged to remain vigilant
The Zamboanga City Police Office and Joint Task Force Zamboanga together with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office remain on heightened alert with strengthened visibility in strategic locations to forestall lawless activities in light of the Jolo bombing incident early Sunday, January 27. This, as Mayor Beng Climaco is closely coordinating with the…
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Climaco appeals for sobriety, vigilance amid Jolo bombing
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday appealed for sobriety and vigilance following the twin explosions that ripped the cathedral in Jolo, Sulu last Sunday, killing 27 people and wounding 77 others. Climaco urged the residents of Zamboanga City to be very vigilant against the presence of suspicious-looking persons and unattended packages in their community, and report them…
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35 families get housing units at Azcuna resettlement site
The City Government through the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) under the Office of the City Mayor turned over to deserving beneficiaries 35 housing units located at the Azcuna Resettlement project in barangay Mercedes. The housing units were constructed at the city-owned resettlement site in Mercedes by the Ummah Welfare Trust, a local non-government…
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Climaco assures city’s support for El Niño mitigating measures
Mayor Beng Climaco has assured the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) of the city government’s support for the mitigating measures that the agency had prepared against the looming dry spell brought about by the El Niño weather phenomenon. While the city government has its disaster funds on standby, Climaco stressed it would still be the…
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Climaco orders zero plastic tolerance in public markets
Mayor Beng Climaco wrote a letter yesterday instructing the city’s market superintendent to implement the zero plastic tolerance policy following the launching last week of a new material recovery facility (MRF) in Salaan. Climaco said the city of Zamboanga now joins other local government units throughout the country that have been banning the use of…
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Beng distributes ECCD books
Mayor Beng Climaco the other day spearheaded the distribution of Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) books to day care centers in the barangays, as she aggressively pursues her Security, Health and Education (SHE) program. The books were purchased by the City Government through the City Social Welfare and Development office (CSWDO). A total of 26,666…
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BOSS extended until Jan. 31
The city government will extend the operations of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) until the end of the month. Licensing Officer Benjie Barredo on Monday, January 21, reported that extension was approved by the city council following the request forwarded by the licensing division, thru City Mayor Beng Climaco. The extension comes in the…
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Zambo gears for 82nd Dia de la Ciudad
Preparations are now underway for the celebration of the 82nd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga, the city’s charter anniversary on February 26. The City Government has lined up various activities and competitions to fittingly celebrate the occasion that marks Zamboanga City as one of the oldest Philippine Chartered cities in the country. The celebration…
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With BOL plebiscite in ARMM Zambo security in place- Beng
With assurances from police and military authorities, Mayor Beng Climaco said security in Zamboanga City is in place with the implementation of Oplan (operation plan) Plebisito in line with the scheduled Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite in the autonomous region and some neighbouring provinces today, January 21. Mayor Climaco convened a meeting of the security…
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Beng, SM Store tackle manpower recruitment
In preparation for the much-awaited opening of the SM-Mindpro in Zamboanga City, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is facilitating the recruitment of workers ranging from managerial, supervisorial and support group that will man the mall. The SM human resource team led by Regional HR Manager-Mindanao…
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Zambo qualifies for ADB’s ‘Livable Cities’ project
Representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) conducted a scoping mission in Zamboanga City, one of the candidates for the Livable Cities Investment Project, a program that addresses infrastructure deficits and focuses on local economic growth and development in Mindanao. The ADB officials met with Mayor Beng Climaco, City Administrator Apple Go and City Planning…
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Climaco calls on Maritime police to help fight smuggling
Mayor Beng Climaco has called on the Maritime Group of the Philippine National Police here to help in the government’s relentless war on smuggling activities in Zamboanga. Climaco issued the call during the press briefing last Monday, two days after combined forces (minus the Maritime police) apprehended some P3.6 million worth of smuggled rice unloaded…
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CHO continues to monitor measles cases
The City Health office (CHO) continues to closely monitor measles cases in the city, as the outbreak declaration remains in effect. Assistant City Health Officer Dr. Kibtiya Uddin said the measles outbreak declared last February cannot be lifted yet as cases continue to register. The outbreak can only be lifted if a zero case is…
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Budgetwise-Ayala opens in support of Beng’s leadership
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday graced the blessing of a new “Budgetwise,” one of the leading chains of supermarkets in Zamboanga City—this time in Barangay Ayala, identified as one of the city’s growth areas in the west coast. In her message, Mayor Climaco thanked the “Budgetwise” management headed by Edwin To for their contribution to the…
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City gov’t donates 200 airport carts
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday turned over the city government’s 200 pushcarts donation worth P3.6 million to the Zamboanga International Airport. Climaco said the pushcarts are made of aluminum alloy with a 250kg capacity each and equipped with automatic rigs. Each push cart costs P18,000. “This is our contribution to ensure the Zamboanga International Airport will…
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Disaster readiness is everybody’s responsibility – Phivolcs
Disaster preparedness should be a two-way street with local government and families both undertaking measures to be ready to respond to disasters and calamities, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Monday morning, November 5. PHIVOLCS Zamboanga OIC Engr. Allan Labayog pointed out the need for families to equip themselves with information and…
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GAD spearheads gender sensitivity OrSem for BJMP
The Gender and Development (GAD) Section of the Office of the City Mayor in coordination with the Zamboanga City Female Dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology conducted an Orientation Seminar on Gender Sensitivity for BJMP Personnel last Tuesday, October 30 at a local hotel, this city. City Mayor Beng Climaco, who is…
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Beng lauds PNP, PDEA for aggressive anti-drug ops
Mayor Beng Climaco has lauded the police, PDEA and other law enforcement units for continuously reinforcing the anti-drug campaign, as she reiterated her administration’s all out support to the war against drugs waged by President Duterte. This, as the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) recorded the highest number of anti-drug operations conducted as well as…
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200 vintas to set sail in Regatta 2018
Some 200 vintas will unfurl their sails for the Regatta de Zamboanga 2018 competition, an annual vinta race held in line with the Hermosa Festival every October. Hundreds of residents are expected to flock to RT Lim Boulevard on October 7 at the crack of dawn to witness one of the most anticipated activities of…
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Mayor orders new traffic scheme for Hermosa fest
Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order, re-routing vehicular traffic and naming one-way streets, two-way streets, walk-in streets, no entry and no exit points for the duration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival next month. In issuing EO No. BC 412-2018, Climaco justified that the new traffic scheme is necessary as the month-long event is…
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Comelec is all set for COC filing Oct 11-17
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) through its city election office here is all ready to accept the certificates of candidacy (COCs) of any and all candidates for the 2019 midterm elections once the filing begins on Oct. 11-17, excluding weekends. Zamboanga City Election Officer Atty. Stephen Roy Cañete told the press briefing Monday that his…
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Lorenzana cites Beng’s security efforts
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has cited Mayor Beng Climaco for her active support and participation in the government’s efforts towards a peaceful and prosperous Mindanao through the conduct of the Executive Course on Security, Peace and Development (ECSPD) in the Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Zamnboanga Peninsula. In a letter to Mayor Climaco, Lorenzana extended his…
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All set for Hermosa Fest – LGU
The local government is finalizing all preparations for the celebration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2018 which is set to formally open this October 1. “We are really appealing to everyone to pray for a very meaningful, safe, and holy observance of the Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Pilar celebration,” urged Mayor Beng Climaco on…
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Beng lauds athletes for Batang Pinoy feats
The Zamboanga delegation to the recently concluded National Batang Pinoy Games held in Baguio City, emerged 7th place in the overall ranking with 19 gold, 24 silver and 18 bronze medals. As this developed, Mayor Beng Climaco warmly welcomed the Zamboangueño athletes during the latter’s courtesy call in City Hall, as she recognized them for…
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Binarao ruling not yet final, executory- Carbon
City Legal Officer Jesus Carbon Jr. clarified yesterday that Sylvia P. Binarao still heads the Accountant Office of the City Government of Zamboanga as her conviction by the Sandiganbayan was not yet final and executory. Carbon made the clarification after the news spread like wild fire over the weekend that the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan’s third…
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Grandstand rehab now 97%
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expects to complete the rehabilitation of the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex in Baliwasan by the end of September this year. This, as actual inspection of the project Saturday showed that the level of completion is now at 97% as of September 22. The inspection as spearheaded…
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Beng welcomes PCL delegates
Zamboanga City welcomes its doors to some 1,500 city, municipal and provincial councilors from all over the country, as the city hosts the Philippine Councilors’ League 2018 third quarterly meeting from Sept. 19-21. Mayor Beng Climaco personally welcomed the PCL national executive officers and national board officers and some members lunch time Tuesday at the…
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Climaco wants probe, raps vs cop for hitting traffic enforcer
Mayor Beng Climaco is calling for an investigation and filing of appropriate charges if necessary against a policeman who allegedly hit a traffic enforcer over a traffic violation yesterday at the Zamboanga City Medical Center. Climaco said she will write a letter to the police regional director asking for an investigation into the incident even…
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Mayor calls for proper inventory of seized rice
Mayor Beng Climaco called on the Bureau of Customs (BoC) yesterday to conduct proper inventory and safety of alleged smuggled rice seized by authorities Sunday night at Petron wharf, Baliwasan Seaside. Climaco proceeded to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) wharf yesterday morning and coordinated with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) together with the BoC…
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CDRRMO reports minor damage due to Ompong
Damage to properties due to southwest monsoon spawned by typhoon Ompong in Zamboanga City were very minimal, according to City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Dr. Elmeir Apolinario. A report on a missing person in Tumaga, however, is still being verified. Initial reports from the field revealed that heavy rains and strong winds spawned…
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Zambo Hermosa prep in full swing
Preparations for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival are in full-swing with just two weeks left until its official kickoff on October. The local government through its special events team has been conducting marathon orientations and meetings with partners, stakeholders, and participants to ensure the smooth conduct of all activities lined-up for the month-long fiesta celebration. The…
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Beng turns over bleacher in Manicahan
As part of the city’s priority thrust in education under the Security, Health and Education (SHE) program, Mayor Beng Climaco on Friday turned over to the Department of Education and Manicahan Central School administration a bleacher project worth P2.929M. Funded by the city government, the bleacher project at the covered court, was undertaken by a…
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Social workers undergo conflict management training
The Gender and Development Unit under the Office of the City Mayor organized a training workshop on Conflict Management and Skills for Social Workers aimed to promote effective negotiating skills. The two-day activity, held August 28-29 at a local hotel was participated by social workers under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). This…
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With city’s huge educ support, schools urged to perform high
Given the city government’s unprecedented support to education amounting to P1.9 billion, the biggest thus far under any administrations in the past, public elementary and secondary schools must improve their ratings in the National Achievement Test (NAT). City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Felix Romy Triambulo made the statement before the gathering of 160 school principals…
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City grants real estate tax relief
Delinquent property owners in the city can avail of the tax relief or amnesty pursuant to Ordinance 484 otherwise known as the ‘Real Property Tax Relief and/ or Amnesty Ordinance of 2018.’ The tax amnesty waives payments of penalties, surcharges and interests on unpaid real property taxes covering all years prior to December 31, 2018…
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Beng gives city’s bday cash gifts to 3,336 senior citizens
Pursuant City Ordinance No. 466, Mayor Beng Climaco has rolled out another first of her administration’s social services program, this time giving out cash incentives amounting to P12 million as birthday gifts to senior citizens who are members of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FSCAP)-ZC chapter. A total of 3,336 senior…
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Heroes’ welcome awaits Asian Games medalists
The City Government will roll out a special ceremony befitting of a hero for Zamboangueño athletes who reaped medals in the recently concluded 18th Asian Games in Jakarta Indonesia. Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz (weightlifting) and bronze medalists Jefferson Loon (pencak silat) and Eumir Marcial (boxing) are expected to arrive in Zamboanga City on Monday, September…
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Mayor banners P1.9B edu fund at principals’ summit
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday challenged the gathering of school principals and head teachers to dream big and avail of all opportunities for career development as she bannered the city government’s support to education amounting to P1.9 billion in a span of four years, the biggest so far under any administration. “I want you to dream…
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Climaco orders renewed vigilance, stricter patrols
Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the police and military authorities to intensify beat patrols and visibility in Zamboanga City even as she called for renewed vigilance among the civilian populace in the light of the second explosion in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Sunday night. The chief executive specifically directed the combined security forces to do their…
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Climaco supports Zamcelco’s rule to award IMC to Crown
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday welcomed the decision of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) Board of Directors to award the co-op’s long overdue Investment Management Contract (IMC) to the lone bidder, the Crown Investment Holdings, with funding for working capital of P2.5 billion. “Subject to laws and on condition that everything was made above board,…
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Mampang gets P7.1M infra projects, free social services
As a symbol of gratitude to barangay Mampang that hosted and continues to host victims of the 2013 siege, Mayor Beng Climaco Friday turned over two infrastructure projects and rolled out a free service caravan dubbed ‘Dia del Alcalde.’ “Este un simbolo del di aton agradecimiento con el grande amor y coraje que ustedes ya…
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No entry for trikes in Jaldon St. starting Sept. 3
Effective Monday, September 3, 2018, tricycles coming from Canelar, Buenavista and Gov. Alvarez Streets will be prohibited from entering M. Jaldon Street pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance 248 otherwise known as the traffic code of the city. The prohibition came about after two-way traffic resumed in Buenavista Street due to the completion of rehabilitation…
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Mayor defends continued state of calamity in Zambo
Mayor Beng Climaco defended yesterday the declaration, placing Zamboanga City under continued state of calamity despite a call by certain quarters to have it lifted. Climaco said the prevailing prices of commercial rice have not yet stabilized with the highest at P70 per kilo in certain remote villages as of Aug. 29. Secondly, she explained,…
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Beng renews call for vigilance amid threats
Mayor Beng Climaco has called for renewed vigilance amidst security threats in this part of the country. The mayor has also urged the public to immediately report to authorities the presence of suspicious individuals and items including abandoned vehicles in their area for proper verification and to forestall any untoward incident. The Police tactical operations…
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Beng graces Lung Month celebration
Mayor Beng graced yesterday the National Lung Month celebration in a fitting program at Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar complex as initiated by the city’s Anti-Tuberculosis Council. In a message, Climaco emphasized the “importance of protecting ourselves from diseases and ensure that we have lung safety.” Along this note, she said the city is blessed…
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Beng orders review of city fire stations
Mayor Beng Climaco has ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to review the readiness of all its fire stations to respond to emergencies.