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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2024 economic enterprises’ income soars – City Admin
The City Government remains hopeful that city-operated economic enterprises will continue to generate additional revenue that can be used to fund projects, programs, and initiatives for the benefit of the Zamboangueño constituents. This, as City Administrator Atty. Wendell Sotto released the total income generated by the various economic enterprises managed by the local government to…
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11,557 biz operators register thru eBOSS as of Jan 20
The electronic Business One-Stop-Shop (eBOSS) has recorded a total of 11,557 applicants for registration and renewal as of 3pm Monday, January 20. Approximately 11,505 applications have been assessed out of the total number of applications recorded. A total of 9,702 applicants have paid their dues, while 1,803 are up for payment. As of January 20,…
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City pursues cash aid for octo, nonagenarians
Mayor John Dalipe joins City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) personnel in the continuous rollout of cash assistance for octogenarians (80-89 years old) and nonagenarians (90-99 years old) in the different barangays in the city. On Thursday, January 16, Mayor Dalipe spearheaded the payout for 106 senior citizens at the Guiwan barangay covered court,…
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CHO rules out presence of hMPV; continues monitoring, surveillance activities
The City Health Office (CHO) on Tuesday reported that Zamboanga is still free from human metapneumovirus (hMPV) as it continues its monitoring and surveillance activities to prevent an outbreak of influenza-like illnesses (ILI). “Here in our city, we have not recorded any [hMPV] cases. Although last year bien mucho chene maga cough and colds and…
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Zambo City gets 2023 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (reg’l level)
The Department of Interior and Local Government-9 has named Zamboanga City as one of the 2023 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) passers of Zamboanga Peninsula. In its Facebook post on January 14, the DILG-9 presented the SCFLG passers covering the different cities and municipalities in the region. “This recognition underscores the unwavering commitment of…
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ZCPO vows to strengthen fight vs criminality in New Year courtesy call to Dalipe
Acting City Police Director Col. Kimberly Molitas leads the local police force in paying the traditional New Year’s call to Mayor John Dalipe, as she vows to further strengthen the fight against criminality in Zamboanga City. Together with Molitas during the New Year’s call to Mayor Dalipe in City Hall Thursday morning, January 16, were…
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Tourism promotions board explores Zambo City
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday afternoon meets with Tourism and Promotions Board (TPB) officials including Travel and Tour Operators Association and national media members, who are in the city for the Community-based Tourism Marketing Enhancement Program. Mayor Dalipe invited the tourism stakeholders to explore Zamboanga City and to be the city’s ambassadors of good will. The…
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DOT names ZC as ZamPen’s top travel destination; Sta. Cruz Isle as leading tourist spot
Zamboanga City has been named as Zamboanga Peninsula’s top travel destination for both domestic and foreign tourists for the year 2024. At the same time, the city’s premiere tourist attraction, the Sta. Cruz Island has been recognized as one of the top tourist attractions in the region last year. Personnel from the DOT-9 representing Regional…
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Zambo farmers receive P12.2M worth of interventions from DA
Through the faciltiation of Majority Leader and District II Cong. Mannix Dalipe and Mayor John Dalipe, farmer associations in the city receive P12.2M worth of interventions from the Department of Agriculture. The farming machineries and equipment were turned over Friday morning, January 10 at the Culianan covered court and was spearheaded by officials from the…
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DOH, city inaugurate 3rd ZC super health center in Talon-Talon
The Talon-talon Super Health Center is fully complete. It was inaugurated Thursday afternoon, January 9 in ceremonies spearheaded by Health Undersecretary Achilles Gerald Bravo, Mayor John Dalipe and Majority Leader and District II Congressman Mannix Dalipe. Funded by the Department of Health at a cost of P11.5 million, the newly constructed advanced facility marks the…
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Zambo City joins 3Q NSED
With the sound of the siren, City Hall employees and clients execute the duck, cover and hold protocol and later evacuate the 117-year old building, as they participate in the 3 rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday morning, September 26. Facilitated by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and other…
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ZC set to get Green Banner Seal of Compliance – Nat’l Nutrition Council
Zamboanga City is poised to receive its second Green Banner Seal of Compliance award from the National Nutrition Council and the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) in recognition of its exemplary intervention programs to eradicate malnutrition among its young population. National Nutrition Council – IX Nutrition Officer III Elton Pelegrino shared the news during his presentation…
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City releases P460K cash aid for 46 octo, nonagenarians in Culianan
The city government continues distribution of cash incentives to octogenarians and nonagenarians in the city based on Ordinance 539. A total of 46 octogenarians (80-89 years old) and nonagenarians (90-99 years old) under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) -Field Office 5 received their cash assistance amounting to a total of P460K Tuesday…
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ZC journeys towards ISO 9001-2015
The city government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe is gearing up for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001-2015 certification, with ultimate goal of improving quality management system. Upon instructions of Mayor Dalipe, Assistant City Administrator Dolph Saavedra Monday morning met with city department heads and key ISO core members to iron out details…
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ZC enacts local power, energy code
The city government takes a significant step towards sustainable energy development, as it recently enacted Ordinance 683 otherwise known as the “Local Power and Energy Code of the City of Zamboanga.” The ordinance, approved by Mayor John Dalipe on August 28, 2024, aims to institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation throughout the city, promoting the stability…
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IBT night market collects P3.7M in 11 months; surpasses last year’s revenues
As it celebrates its second anniversary Tuesday, September 17, the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) Night Market in Divisoria reports an impressive collection of P3,769,690 during the in the last 11 months, surpassing the P3,314,230 collection recorded during the first year of its operation. IBT Supervising Operations Chief Rafael Derick Evangelista said the P3.7M is the…
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Dalipe rewards 3 police stations for arrest of gunmen
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning handed over P100K cash reward each to 3 police stations for doing a great job in nuetralizing suspects in various shooting incidents in the city. The presentation of the reward was held at the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) conference room, in the presence of Acting City Police Director PCol…
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ZC team garners overall 41 medals, as World Dancesports Cebu Open concludes
The prestigious World Dancesport Cebu Open and the Philippine Dancesport Federation Quarter National Championships wrapped up Sunday, September 15 with the Zamboanga City delegation harvesting a total of 41 medals. The medal tally included 27 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals. The Zamboangueño athletes showcased their remarkable performance early on in the competition that…
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Dalipe fetes exemplary performance of athletes in ASEAN chess, Ultra Marathon tilts
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning, honored 2 Zamboanguena athletes – Khana Kathrine Ventolero and Cyreine Jean Borce, who won medals during the 22 nd ASEAN Age-Group Chess championships held in Vientiane, Laos, August 21 to 31. Also feted and presented with certificate of recognition was Samuel Lindayan, who clinched the title in the 14 th…
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CDRRMC boosts preparations for La Niña, other disasters
Mayor John Dalipe on Monday, September 9, convened the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ZCDRRMC) and the Zamboanga City La Niña Task Force to tackle the local government’s accomplishments in terms of disaster response and preparedness in the preceding quarter. The local chief executive presided over the joint meeting that included presentations…
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City pursues the vision of a gender-responsive society
The city’s Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System (GFPS) and Technical Working Group (TWG) yesterday convened for its third regular meeting to monitor and review GAD-related accomplishments in the immediately preceding quarter as well as discuss upcoming GAD advocacy programs and activities. GAD chief Wilfredo Aporongao presided the meeting with strong participation from the…
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P98.8M Tulungatung diversion road, bridge 2 unveiled
Enhanced mobility and improved connectivity are assured with the unveiling of the Zamboanga City bypass road and Tulungatung Bridge 2 Tuesday, September 10. Funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the project had a total cost of P98.915 million and involved the construction of the bypass and diversion road as well as…
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September 9: A day of remembrance
Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja leads Zamboangueños in a brief but fitting ceremony honoring the individuals who lost their lives on September 9, 2013. “Today is a day deeply imprinted in the hearts and minds of every Zamboangueño, because, first it reminds us of the bravery and valor of security forces…
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City paves way for cashless payments in public markets, local transport
In line with Mayor John Dalipe’s commitment to promoting digitalization, the City Government spearheads a 5-day Onboarding Session to pave the way for the implementation of the PalengQR PH program, which aims to build the digital payments ecosystem in the country by promoting cashless payments in public markets and local transportation, particularly tricycles. The onboarding…
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DOH-9 fetes 2024 reg’l Healthy Pilipinas awardees
Mayor John Dalipe joined Department of Health regional officials led by Regional Director Dr. Joshua Brillantes in honoring schools in the region that advocate health and wellness through the Healthy Learning Institution (HLI) program. Dubbed as the 2024 Regional Healthy Pilipinas Awards, the event, held at the Grand Astoria Hotel from August 30-31, celebrated the…
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Security remains paramount – Dalipe
Mayor John Dalipe welcomes the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 (MBLT-1) led by LtCol Nepthalie Papa, PN (M) (GSC) to Zamboanga City during the latter’s courtesy visit to City Hall recently. MBLT-1, formerly deployed in Tawi-tawi under the 2 nd Maine Brigade, replaces MBLT11 which is now assigned in Palawan. It is under the Operational…
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Dalipe vows to support PNP efforts to strengthen police governance
PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) Inspector General Atty. Brigido Dulay calls on Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday afternoon on the sidelines of his official visit to the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO). During the brief meeting with the inspector general, Mayor Dalipe highlighted his administration’s commitment to support and assist the police in…
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Proposed well exploration project in Zambowood breaks ground
Efforts are underway to explore additional potable water sources to meet the growing water demand in the city. This, as the Zamboanga City Water District with the support of the city government on Saturday, August 31 spearheaded the groundbreaking of the proposed well exploration project at barangay Zambowood. The activity was graced by Majority Leader…
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160 Dalipe scholars get TESDA toolkits
Mayor John Dalipe together with Majority Leader and District II Congressman Mannix Dalipe, leads the distribution of Toolkits to 160 Scholars under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) implemented by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). STEP is an initiative of TESDA Secretary Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu, Congressman Mannix Dalipe, and Mayor John…
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New Zamboangueño Coast Guard officers primed up to serve the country
Mayor John Dalipe extends best wishes to 12 Zamboangueños who are recent graduates of the Coast Guard Officers’ Course (CGOC). Five of the 12 new Coast Guard officers– Ensigns John Greg Contreras, Chales Calleja, Ralph Bolaño, Jimco Cedrick Fidel and Val Abel Christian Brutas paid Mayor Dalipe a courtesy visit in City Hall last August…
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Zambo athletes continue to shine
The City Government continues to recognize Zamboangueño athletes who bring honor and pride to the city through their stellar performances in national competitions. Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning feted the Zamboanga delegations who participated in the 1st Mindanao Invitational Judo Championships held in Davao City from August 3-4, the 9 th Gov. Emilou Lala Talino-Mendoza…
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ZCPO, LGU kick off 3-day anti-drug abuse training for barangays
The City Police Office in collaboration with the City Government Tuesday, August 27, kicks off a 3-day Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Training in line with the ultimate goal of making Zamboanga a drug-free city. The training will run until Thursday, August 29 that will cater to 3 batches of officials from the 98 barangays….
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Summit culminates breastfeeding awareness month celebration
The City Health Office and the Department of Health (DOH-9) initiate the conduct of Breastfeeding Summit, culminating the celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month Celebration in Zamboanga City, Tuesday, August 27 at the Grand Astoria Hotel. Themed “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, the event was attended by city health personnel in the city…
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City hall lauds honest driver
The City Administrator’s Office has commended a tricycle (Piaggio) driver, who personifies the cardinal virtue of honesty, after he returned to the owner the P150,000 cash he found along the road in Barangay Baliwasan Monday afternoon, August 26. Assistant City Administrator Dolph Saavedra facilitated today, Aug. 27, the turnover of the money from the driver…
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ARTA team finds ZC compliant with ease of doing business law
The city government is fully compliant with the mandates of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business law specifically in automating its business permitting and licensing system through the establishment of the electronic Business One Stop Shop or eBOSS. This, based on the results of the monitoring inspection conducted by the team from…
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Pact signing for renewable energy study, exploration, dev’t highlights Power Summit 2024
Mayor John Dalipe, in his capacity as local chief executive and Regional Development Council IX chairperson, on Thursday, August 8, entered into a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Hydrogen de France (HDF), Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority and Freeport (ZAMBOECOZONE), and the Zamboanga Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) for the study,…
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25 city gov’t retirees feted
Mayor John Dalipe Wednesday leads a special tribute dubbed “Despedida de Agradecimiento para los Retirados de Gobierno,” honoring 25 employees who retired from the city government service from January to June 2024. Organized by the City Human Resource Management Office (CHRMO), the semi-annual event honors retired city employees for their unwavering dedication and commitment to…
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City gov’t to hire 250 LSB teachers next year
The city government through the Local School Board (LSB) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe will be hiring next school year at least 250 LSB teachers for public elementary and secondary schools in the city. This, as 20 more LSB teaching positions under the 2024 allocation will be filled up the soonest time possible within this…
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ZC tightens anti-ASF drive after new hog infection
The Office of the City Veterinarian has renewed its campaign to prevent the resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the city after laboratory tests on new blood samples came positive for the infection. Assistant City Veterinarian Dr. Arcadio Cavan, Jr. reported during the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) meeting recently, that…
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Dalipe team donates cleaning gears to ZC Central School for Brigada Eskwela
Mayor John Dalipe joined the Zamboanga City Convergence of Women Leaders in turning over clearing cleaning paraphernalia to the Zamboanga City Central School – SPED Center, Wednesday morning, July 24, in line with the ongoing Brigada Eskwela 2024 program of the Department of Education. The cleaning gears, consisting of dustpans, hard brooms, paints, and rakes…
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Zuellig facilitates Zambo, Isabela City leaders’ training on health, mgt program
Key officials from the cities of Zamboanga and Isabela undergo a 3-day training on Health Leadership and Management Program (HLMP) to develop capabilities in establishing responsive leadership and governance system focusing on family planning (FP) and adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) issues and inequities. Facilitated by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), the training, which kicked…
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City hires add’l 38 new LSB teachers
The Local School Board chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has hired additional 38 new teachers to augment the number of public elementary and secondary school teachers in the city. The 38 newly-hired teachers were sworn into office by Mayor Dalipe recently. Of the total number, 7 were elementary teachers while 31 were secondary teachers. This…
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Dalipe team wants ZIA requirements rushed up
Mayor John Dalipe together with House Majority Leader and District 2 Congressman Mannix Dalipe convened Friday, July 12, the News Zamboanga International Airport (NZIA) Committee to gather updates on the status of lot acquisition and documentary requirements for the project to proceed. It was gathered during the meeting that all 391 lots affected by the…
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88 Dalipe scholars get TESDA toolkits
Mayor John Dalipe and Majority Leader and District II Congressman Mannix Dalipe, spearhead the distribution of TESDA Toolkits to 88 Dalipe Scholars Thursday, July 18 at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority office in San Roque. The scholars were beneficiaries of the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP), a key project of Sec. Suharto…
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City steps up inspection of resorts, biz establishments
Personnel from the City Licensing and Business Permits Division under the Office of the City Mayor intensifies inspection of resorts and other tourism-related and business establishments in the city to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Primarily, the team checks if the establishments are operating with the required business permits and licenses and are complying…
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SSS opens branch in City Mall-Tetuan
The Social Security System (SSS) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new branch at CityMall in Tetuan, last July 15 with SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Macasaet gracing the event. The inauguration of the new branch coincided with the SSS Nationwide Registration Day and formed part of the agency’s intensified…
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Team Dalipe reaches out to the island barangays
To involve island communities in the city’s plans, projects and activities, Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 23, sends a team to the 4 main barangays of Sacol Island to consult and to hear people’s sentiments and aspirations. The team led by Executive Assistant V William Mariga and Barangay Affairs Division Chief Rudy Lim, visited the…
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DOLE-9 turns over P29.893M for TUPAD Program facilitated by Cong. Dalipe
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 turns over a cheque worth P29.893 million to Mayor John Dalipe, for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program implementation, aimed at supporting marginalized workers in the city Monday afternoon, July 15 at City Hall’s Conference Room. Of the total amount, P27.378 million is allotted…
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LIAC urges contractors to speed up completion of Z3R projects
The city’s Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) met on July 5 for updates on the remaining projects under the Zamboanga Roadmap to Recovery, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation (Z3R) Program that are yet to be completed. This after Mayor John Dalipe directed Executive Assistant Engr. Al Urao of the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) to finally put…
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More modern PUVs ply Zambo City
Additional 2 units of modernized public utility jeepneys (MPUJ) class 2 operated by Zamboanga City Tri J’s Transport Inc. will start plying in the city, following its official launch Tuesday, July 9 at the Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria. The 2 new MPUJ units will service the route Zaragoza Street to Guiwan and vice versa….
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CDRRMC lifts ‘state of calamity’ for El Niño
After taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions and the normal water supply, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has lifted the “state of calamity, under which Zamboanga City was placed at the height of the El Niño phenomenon. The CDRRMC resolution lifting the state of calamity for…
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OCVET pursues Oplan Alis Rabies
Fur parents in barangay Boalan and the neighboring barangays benefited from the free anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs initiated by the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) Tuesday, July 9. The Oplan Alis Rabies in Boalan forms part of a massive anti-rabies vaccination campaign aimed to curb rabies transmission and protect both animals and…
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Cease, desist orders issued vs erring gas stations
Personnel from the Business Permits and Licensing Division under the Office of the City Mayor, Thursday, July 4, start serving cease and desist orders to gasoline stations operating sans business permits. This, based on a directive from Mayor John Dalipe and formal order signed by City Administrator Atty. Wendell Sotto mandating the closure of high…
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City initiates first corn derby to boost farmers’ yield, income
In an effort to provide farmers more opportunities to attain higher yield and income, Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 2, spearheads the ceremonial planting for the first-ever city-initiated corn derby in Zamboanga Peninsula. The corn derby was held at the Bernardo’s 3.5-hectare farm in Ayala with the participation of 7 private companies featuring 12 top…
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City strengthens subdivision, estate practices enforcement
The city’s Subdivision Enforcement Team and Local Task Force–Anti-Illegal Real Estate Practices (LTF–AIREP) attend a training-workshop to empower them in protecting Zamboangueños from unscrupulous individuals and organizations engaged in fraudulent sales of housing properties. Facilitated by the Housing and Land Management Division of the City Mayor’s Office (CMO-HLMD) in partnership with the Department of Human…
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50th nutrition month celebration reels off
Zamboanga City kicks off the celebration of the 50th Nutrition Month with a nutri-venta exhibit and the provision of nutrition service packages at the Zambowood Elementary School, Monday, July 1. Spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council (NNC-IX), Department of Health and the City Government of Zamboanga, the kick-off program in Zambowood was also the regional…
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Additional safety gears for traffic enforcers
Personnel from the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and Task Force Ordinance (TFO) under the City Administrator’s Office get additional safety gears in line with the Dalipe administration’s continuous effort to equip traffic enforcers with necessary essentials and ensure their safety as they perform their strenuous and risky job. Mayor Dalipe together with City Administrator Atty….
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Ayala, Recodo community workers get crash course on hygiene, sanitation transformation
To empower communities, the Philippine Red Cross-ZC chapter and the city government spearheaded the conduct of Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) crash course for Ayala and Recodo community workers. The activity forms part of the continuous implementation of the program dubbed Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance…
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City holds Executive Budget Forum for FY 2025
Mayor John Dalipe and the Local Finance Committee spearhead the Executive Budget Forum, as department heads, division chiefs and administrative officers prepare their individual budget proposals for 2025. The finance committee during the forum held Monday, July 1 at the Celebrity Hall, Grand Astoria Hotel, explained the major thrusts and policy directions for fiscal year…
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City sends off delegates to Palaro with P11K training allowance each
Mayor John Dalipe leads distribution of P11K training allowance to each of the 180 members of the Zamboanga City delegation to the Palarong Pambansa, during the send-off ceremony at the Zamboanga Central School, Tuesday, July 2. The city has shelled out a total of P1.98 million for the training allowance which covers the food expenses…
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Dalipe convenes TF La Niña
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday, July 2, convenes the Task Force La Niña and presides the body’s first meeting to discuss the local government’s readiness and preparations for the onset of La Niña, as the city starts to experience a significant increase in rainfalls. Rodel Inclan, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration…
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Empowering the youth through Juego de Deportes
Coraje: Juego de Deportes, a month-long sports festival organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation led by Coun. CJ Dalipe in barangay Tetuan, continues to attract promising players who acknowledge the need for youth to engage in sports for physical fitness and in pursuit for sports glory to bring pride to Zamboanga City. The SK…
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Dalipe conferred the ‘2023 Most Outstanding Public Servant Award’
Mayor John Dalipe has been conferred by the RP Mission Development (RPMD) Foundation, Inc., with the 2023 Most Outstanding Public Servant award, during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall, Monday, July 1. The RPMD, a reputable company that evaluates performances of government officials in the country, bestowed the award on Mayor Dalipe, citing his…
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Zamboangueña rower bags gold, bronze in 2024 SEARF joust in Vietnam
Internationally acclaimed rower Kristine Paraon from Dulian, Upper Bunguiao continues to make waves, as she captured gold and bronze medals in the recently concluded 2024 South East Asian Rowing Federation (SEARF) Championships held in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The pride of Zamboanga City claimed the gold medal as she bested opponents from Vietnam and Indonesia in…
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LGU, Davies Paints partner for beautification, restoration of city’s tourist spots
Mayor John Dalipe meets with representatives from the Davies Paints Philippines, Inc. to discuss details of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) that the city government and the paints company entered into for the effective implementation of the city’s development plan and its commitment to providing its constituents with a safe and cleaner environment. The MOA…
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OCVET intensifies Oplan Anti-Rabies
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) continues providing free Anti-rabies vaccination to different barangays, June 25, this time in barangay Tetuan, with 2,073 cats and dogs vaccinated. The vaccination drive covered several key venues including Tetuan Plaza/Barangay Hall, Waray (in front of Cecile’s Pharmacy, Dalipe Compound, Seaoil in Cabato Road, Holy Cross Chapel in…
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City sustains efforts to preserve, promote chabacano
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an urgent call for all residents to actively participate in the movement to preserve and promote the chabacano language, the foundation of a new Zamboanga, stressing the responsibility of each individual to enrich and strengthen the city’s culture and history. “Canta kita otra vez maga canciones en Chabacano, escribi kita…
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TF Karne, BMIC pax check meat vendors’ law compliance
As part of the 16th Basic Meat Inspection Course (BMIC), the Task Force Karne Core Group of the Office of the City Veterinarian, in collaboration with the National Meat Inspection Service, conducted an enforcement activity with BMIC participants at the Sta. Cruz Commercial Complex Tuesday, June 25. The participants were oriented and familiarized with proper…
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P595M worth of seized cigarettes condemned
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Zamboanga spearheads the condemnation of over P595 million worth of seized and forfeited cigarettes Thursday, June 13 in a customs-rented warehouse in Barangay Baliwasan. The campaign forms part of the BOC’s ongoing campaign to protect the nation’s borders and curb the influx of illicit goods. As this developed, Mayor…
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PRC, LGU strengthen Ayala waste management through new equipment, WACS result
Barangay Ayala, one of the identified areas for the Circular Economy program of the Philippine Red Cross and the city government, receives various equipment and its waste analysis characterization study (WACS) result to help strengthen its solid waste management efforts. The program is pursuant to the joint memorandum of understanding entered into by the PRC-ZC…
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City seeks to strengthen incident command system
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) initiates a 5-day Incident Command System (ICS) training activity with the goal of enhancing disaster response capabilities of local officials and stakeholders as it emphasizes the key roles and responsibilities within the ICS. Entitled Incident Command System Position Course (ICSPC) Level 3, the event is facilitated…
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Mayor Dalipe, GrabPH ink partnership accord
By authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Mayor John Dalipe has signed on behalf of the city government of Zamboanga a memorandum of agreement with Mytaxi.PH Inc., referred to as GrabPH, in a bid to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of public services while leveraging technological innovations for government service. The MOA signing ceremony was…
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910 TUPAD beneficiaries set for deployment
Some 910 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program undergo orientation Wednesday, May 29, as they prepare for deployment soon. Facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in collaboration with the city government, the orientation took place in 2 venues: Pasonanca covered court, hosting 502 beneficiaries, and Ayala covered…
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Cawit receieves WACS result, equipment for Circular Economy Project
The Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga Chapter in partnership with the City Government through the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) formally turns over to barangay Cawit the water analysis characterization study (WACS) result and various equipment in line with the implementation of the Circular Economy Project. Section 16 of R.A 9003 or the Ecological…
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Dalipe officiates mass wedding
Mayor John Dalipe officiates the wedding of 235 couples at the City Coliseum in Tetuan Thursday, May 30, highlighting the city government’s commitment to supporting its residents in building stronger families and communities. Facilitated by the City Civil Registrar’s Office in collaboration with the Housing and Land Management Division, the mass wedding, the first under…
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Zamboangueño PMAers in Bagong Sinag Class 2024 visit Mayor Dalipe
Seven (7) Zamboangueños, who were part of PMA’s Bagong Sinag Class 2024, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday afternoon, May 29, on the sidelines of their vacation prior to deployment. Mayor Dalipe congratulated the PMA graduates, as he expressed pride for their achievements. He said the graduates, exemplify the…
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City, DOLE deploy 1,503 students for summer job
Some 1,503 high school students, composing the first batch of Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), undergo orientation Thursday, May 30 at Claret School Gymnasium, in preparation for their deployment in various field offices and barangays on Monday, June 3. Mayor John Dalipe, who spearheaded the orientation, has allocated P17M for this year’s…
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NAPC-RBSCC strengthens poverty reduction efforts
The National Anti-Poverty Commission Regional Basic Sectors Coordinating Council (RBSCC) convenes, Tuesday, May 28, for its second quarter Local Inter-Agency meeting to discuss critical issues besetting various communities in the region, to include the approval of the Regional Cross-Sectoral Agenda 2024-2026. The 3-day event, held at the City Inn Hotel in La Purisima Street, manifests…
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PRC, LGU conclude WACS in Brgy Cawit
To ensure a sustained solid waste management program in the barangays, the Philippine Red Cross- Zamboanga City Chapter in partnership with the City Government continue the conduct of Waste Analysis Characterization Study (WACS) as part of the Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in HighlyUrbanized Coastal Cities in…
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Manicahan health district conducts cervical cancer screening activity
A total of 42 women from Manicahan District availed of the Cervical Cancer Screening (Visual Inspection by Acetic Acid or VIA) Tuesday, May 28, as part of the unrelenting efforts of the City Government to make health services accessible to all. The activity was spearheaded by the Manicahan Health District under the supervision of Dr….
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Dalipe hails Futura Vinta as a “beacon for future growth in the community”
Mayor John Dalipe commends Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) for choosing Zamboanga City as a showcase of the company’s excellence in the region, citing its Futura Vinta project as a “beacon for future growth in the community.” The mayor said this, as he and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja joined FLI and SharePro, Inc. (SPI) officials in…
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CADAC rushes up ‘Bahay Silangan’
The city government through the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe is rushing up the perimeter fence and requirements for the operationalization of the newly constructed “Bahay Silangan,” a rehabilitation facility exclusively for drug pushers, in Pasonanca. This was the core of discussion during the CADAC’s second quarter meeting Wednesday, May…
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NZIA technical team meets on lot purchase
Members of the city’s technical and monitoring team, which was created by Mayor John Dalipe to oversee the land acquisition for the New Zamboanga International Airport Project, met again Tuesday, May 28, as they discussed the latest updates to the lot purchase and other relevant issues pertaining to the project. Presided over by City Administrator…
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Dalipe leads cash aid distribution to 75 calamity-striken families in Sangali
In line with his commitment to social welfare programs, Mayor John Dalipe Monday, May 27, spearheads distribution of cash assistance to 75 calamity-stricken families in Sangali amounting to a total of P345K. The beneficiaries, identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), included 71 fire victims and 4 families displaced by a storm…
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Sta. Catalina residents undergo training on hygiene, sanitation
Sta. Catalina purok leaders, barangay health workers, community-based organizations and members of the Barangay Council undergo a 5-day Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) Training of Volunteers (ToV) organized jointly by the Philippine Red Cross-ZC chapter and the City Government from May 13,14,15,17 and 20. The activity formed part of the Promotion of Green and…
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All set for massive crackdown vs colorum vehicles
Members of the city’s Task Force Ordinance and the Police Traffic Enforcement Unit undergo a refresher seminar on the updated issuances related to colorum public utility vehicles and deputization. Held at the CDRRMO conference room Friday, May 24, the activity was organized by the City Administrator’s Office and facilitated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)….
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City intensifies road clearing campaign
The City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe intensifies road clearing operations pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2022-085 of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Members of Task Force Ordinance under the City Administrator’s Office and Community Police Action Center (COMPAC) together with the Police Highway Patrol Group undertake clearing operations…
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Sustaining solid waste management in the community
The Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga City Chapter in partnership with the City Government concludes the conduct of the Waste Analysis Characterization Study (WACS) in barangay Ayala in line with the Promotion of Green and CircularEconomy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities in the Philippines program. The WACS, conducted at the…
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Rio Hondo bags region’s best Lupong Tagapamayapa award
Barangay Rio Hondo has been adjudged as the outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa in Zamboanga Peninsula under the Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) category. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced the regional winners for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) in the region in a post in its facebook page recently. The DILG made the…
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Mampang crematorium now operational
Mayor John Dalipe, Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja together with some members of the City Council Wednesday morning, May 22, led the unveiling of the city-owned crematorium in barangay Mampang. Costing a total of P29.99 million, the Mampang crematorium, a venue for the cremation of the dead, is the first in Zamboanga City. The project, undertaken…
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Mampang columbarium unveiled
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearhead the blessing and turnover of the columbarian in Mampang aimed to provide an ideal peaceful resting place for the departed, Wednesday, May 22. The facility and its site development cost a total of P18 million. It was undertaken by Y.N. Builders with supervision from the City…
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Dalipe unveils 23rd fire sub-station in San Jose Gusu
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe turns over another infrastructure project Thursday, May 23, this time, the newly-constructed fire sub-station (FSS) in barangay San Jose Gusu. Costing P2.69 million, the San Jose Gusu facility is the 23 rd FSS to be operational in the city. It spans 67.54 square meters and was built…
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LGU payment center at SM continues operation
The city government payment center at SM City Mindpro continues to accept payments for real property tax, business tax, administrative fines and charges and community tax certificate Monday to Sunday from 10:00am-4:30pm. The payment center is located at Level 4 of SM City Mindpro. Tax payers are advised to present the Statement of Account or…
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P4M multi-purpose building breaks ground in Calarian
A 3-storey multi-purpose building will soon rise at the barangay complex in Calarian. This, as Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja led the groundbreaking rites for the project Wednesday, May 22. The project costs P4.087M and will occupy a 150.48-square meter area. It will be undertaken by a private contractor – Berachah Construction…
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ZCTOM okays creation of anti-colorum team
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) has resolved to create an anti-colorum group to curb illegal vehicles operating plying city streets. PMaj. Chester Natividad, head of the Police Traffic Enforcement Unit volunteered to lead the group. Assistant City Administrator for city affairs Rodolfo Saavedra II, who presided over the ZCTOM meeting Tuesday morning at…
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ZC joins Int’l AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Zamboanga City joins the celebration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2024 with a simple yet meaningful program held at Plaza Pershing Friday afternoon, May 17. Organized by the City Health Office- Reproductive Health and Wellness Center in collaboration with the Zamboanga City Multi-sectoral AIDS Council led by Mayor John Dalipe, the event sought to…
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ZC joins IDOHOBIT
Zamboanga City joins the observance of International Day of Action Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), May 16 through the conduct of a forum themed “Embrace Diversity: Promoting Respect in Our Community.” Organized by the Gender and Development (GAD) Unit under the Office of the City Mayor, the forum held at Astoria Plaza, aimed to drum…
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Dalipe unveils P5M road project in Pasobolong
Mayor John Dalipe spearheads the turnover of the newly constructed and rehabilitated road at Pasobolong on Tuesday morning, May 14, in line with his unrelenting commitment to the barangays. Costing P4.99 million, the road project spans an area of 359 linear meters with a length of 274 meters and width of 4 meters. The project…
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AGRIVENTA 5.0 reels off May 15 at KCC
In celebration of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Month 2024, the Department of Agriculture- IX in collaboration with the city government mounts Agriventa 5, a four-day event showcasing fresh and processed agri-fishery products from all over Zamboanga Peninsula, from May 15-19, 2014 at the KCC Atrium East-Wing. Mayor John Dalipe together with Department of Agriculture Regional…
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Pasonanca unveiled as 52nd ASEAN Heritage Park
The renowned Pasonanca Natural Park was formally unveiled Monday, May 13, as the 52 nd ASEAN Heritage Park, the 10 th in the Philippines and first in Zamboanga Peninsula. Department of Environment and Natural Resources officials led by Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, together with Mayor John Dalipe and Congressional Representatives Khymer Adan Olaso of…
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4 more brgys join drug-cleared list
Four (4) more barangays in the city were declared drug-cleared by the Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Program following intense deliberations Tuesday, April 30. The oversight committee, composed of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department…
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Dalipe bros target completion of ZIA lot acquisition in time for SONA
The City Government of Zamboanga is looking to complete the lot acquisition phase of the New Zamboanga International Airport (NZIA) project within three months in time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address inJuly. Mayor John Dalipe convened the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC), which made the decision last Thursday afternoon. Joining the…
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CHO calls for brgy watch on water refilling stations
The City Health Office has called on the barangay officials to help monitor the sanitary conditions of water refilling stations in their respective villages, especially this time when the city is experiencing scarcity of water supply due to the El Niño-driven dry season. Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite sounded off the call during the “El Niño,…
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Access road for Azcuna resettlement project in Mercedes breaks ground
Mayor John Dalipe leads the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of the access road for the Azcuna Resettlement Project in barangay Mercedes Wednesday, May 1. The groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the implementation of the much awaited project that will ensure enhanced mobility and accessibility for members of the Azcuna Homeowners Association and…
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ZCDRRMO bags 3rd place in Innovations for Resilience Challenge 2024
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) places third in the Innovation for Resilience Challenge 2024 Awards, a project initiated by the USAID-Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation. The organizers recognized CDRRMO’s proposal entitled the “Salva Vida Application”, an emergency mobile application administrator and dispatcher interface/ responder mobile application,…
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Some 10K trees planted for Earth Day
In line with the celebration of Earth Month, the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) spearheads Tuesday, April 30, a mangrove planting activity in the coastal area (Zone 5) of barangay Dita in the east coast. The activity is likewise in support of Mayor John Dalipe’s advocacy to plant one (1) million…
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PWD cash aid rollout continues
The city government releases a total of P1.599M as cash assistance for 1,559 persons with disability (PWDs) from barangays under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) – field office III during payout held at the Sta. Maria covered court Tuesday, April 30. The continuous rollout of the PWD financial aid pursuant to Ordinance…
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Zambo City hosts 3-day RDC-PSRs nat’l confab
The City of Zamboanga through the Regional Development Council (RDC) Zamboanga Peninsula Region chaired by Mayor John Dalipe is currently hosting the 15th RDC-Private Sector Representatives (RDC-PSRs) National Convention from April 23 to 25 at the Garden Orchid Hotel. Anchored on the theme “GIVE for a stronger Philippines: Greening the Economy, Inspiring Innovation, Vitalizing Vibrant…
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SLF’s cell 3 in Salaan now operational
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja Sunday afternoon, April 21, spearhead the unveiling of the newly-completed cell number 3 of the sanitary landfill in barangay Salaan, as the city government exerts extra efforts towards solid waste management. Mayor Dalipe expressed elation that the operation of cell 3 will pave the way for the…
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City Admin appeals for public support on drive vs overcharging drivers
The City Government calls on the city’s riding public to support the ongoing campaign against overcharging trike drivers by reporting infractions to the Tricycle Adjudication Board (TAB) and filing formal complaints against errant trike drivers instead of ranting on social media. “Ta invita kita el atencion del riding public de aton to report na Tricycle…
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P72.7M Sikat Talisayan housing project breaks ground
Mayor John Dalipe and National Housing Authority General Manager Joeben Tai Friday morning spearheaded the groundbreaking rites for the Sikat Talisayan Housing Project that will provide homes to 309 informal settler-families (ISF) in Talisayan and the neighboring barangays. Costing P72.7M, the project spans a total area of 33,359 square meters and aims to help address…
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Recodo receives solid waste mgt tools, WACS from PRC, LGU
The Philippine Red Cross and the City Government recently turned over to barangay Recodo various equipment and waste characterization study (WACS) results in line with the “Promotion of a Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities in the Philippines” program. The items turned over are essential…
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Dalipe thanks NHA for P1.54M cash aid for fire-hit families
The National Housing Authority (NHA) Friday, April 12, releases P1.54 million through its Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) for 154 families who were affected by fire incidents in various barangays in the city. The beneficiaries were identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), with each beneficiary receiving P10K. As this developed, Mayor…
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HLMD intensifies info car on 4PH, CMP programs
In a bid to address the housing backlog, the city government through the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) intensifies the conduct of information caravan on the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program as well as the Community Mortgage Program and Direct Purchase Negotiated for land acquisition. Last Monday, April 8, the HLMD team…
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City gov’t addresses plight of mendicants, vagrants on streets
Authorities continue the conduct of round-up activities to address the plight of mendicants and vagrants in the city. Personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) together with members of Task Force Ordinance under the City Administrator’s Office and the Community Police Action Center (COMPAC) on Monday, April 8 made the rounds of…
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Sta. Cruz Isle hailed as one of world’s 11 most beautiful pink beaches
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning expressed elation as he announced that the Big Sta. Cruz Island has been included in Travel+Leisure’s 11 most beautiful pink beaches around the world. This is the second time that the Sta. Cruz Island has been hailed as one of the world’s best places to visit. In 2019, the island…
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City kicks off 2024 sports fitness, recreation program
The City Government Friday afternoon, April 5, kicks off its annual Sports Fitness and Recreation Program with a series of competitions espousing a work-life balance for better health and increased productivity. Themed: “A healthy body and mind towards productive employees of the City Government of Zamboanga,” the program is a yearlong activity highlighted by sports…
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Azcuna resettlement community gets P12.6M worth of facilities
The Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) together with Mayor John Dalipe turns over a multi-purpose covered court and a day care center to the Azcuna Resettlement Community in barangay Mercedes Friday morning, April 5. Costing P12.63M, the multi-purpose covered court with stage and bleachers and the day care center were donated by the FLI to the…
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PRC, city gov’t turn over equipment, WACS results to Sta. Catalina
Barangay Sta. Catalina is a recipient of various equipment and waste analysis characterization study (WACS) results which are essential tools for the development and updating of its Solid Waste Management Program. This is in line with the Promotion of Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement and Good Governance in Highly Urbanized Coastal Cities…
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PIAC reiterates policy on port, shipyard registration
The city government’s Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) recently reiterated its appeal to all owners or operators of private wharves, ports and shipyards operating with the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga City to register their facilities pursuant to City Ordinance 553, which regulates the establishment, construction, expansion, operations and proliferation of ports, wharves, shipyards and other similar…
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Dalipe thanks DHSUD as Zambo pilots PCE project
Mayor John Dalipe has expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for choosing Zamboanga City as a pilot area for the Planned City Extension (PCE) Project that seeks to develop a new town center for Zamboanga. Following the principles of a sustainable urban development prescribed by…
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Dalipe Team rushes aid to Labuan fire-hit families
Following the fire incident Sunday night, Mayor John Dalipe early morning today motored to barangay Labuan to personally deliver relief assistance to families who lost their homes in the blaze. Together with City Police OIC Director Col. Kimbely Molitas, some City Councilors and barangay officials, the mayor sympathized with the displaced families and assured them…
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Zambo City joins 1st quarter NSED
City Hall employees and clients executed the Duck, Cover and Hold protocol at the first sign of an earthquake, as they participated in the 1st Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Monday morning, March 25. The drill, organized by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in collaboration with the Office of the Civil…
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Health caravan rolls out in brgy Pasobolong
Close to 200 indigent families in the remote village of Pasobolong in the east coast benefited from the Health Caravan organized by the Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga Chapter (PRC-ZC) in partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) and other agencies and with support from the Australian Aid, Sunday, March 24. A range of essential medical services…
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Dalipe turns over 7 brand new vehicles to SWAT police
Mayor John Dalipe continues to fulfill his commitment to strengthen security and peace and order, as he turns over 7 brand new Hilux vehicles to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team under the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO), Monday, March 25. ZCPO OIC-City Director Col. Kimberly Molitas together with the SWAT Team accepted the…
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10K mangrove propagules planted in Panubigan to mark Earth Hour
Mayor John Dalipe Thursday morning spearheads a mangrove propagule planting activity in a 4-hectare site in sitio Panji-panji, Mala, Panubigan and to mark Earth Hour 2024. A total of 10,000 mangrove propagules were planted during the activity that sought to help restore and protect coastal environment and to fulfill Mayor Dalipe’s mission to plant 1…
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Senior citizens get free optical, dental services
More or less 100 senior citizens availed of free dental and optical services with cataract screening during an outreach mission organized by the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) and City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) at the CHO conference room, Thursday, March 21. The…
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Strengthening alliance for ZC’s safety, security
Mayor John Dalipe and 5 th Special Action Battalion (5SAB) Commander PLTCOL Joseph Bagsao explore possibilities for strengthened collaboration to ensure safety and security in Zamboanga City. PLTCol Bagsao and staff paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Dalipe in City Hall Wednesday, March 20 and assured his battalion’s steadfast commitment to provide quality service in…
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Profiling, tagging, census validation of ZIA-affected communities kick off
Combined personnel from the National Housing Authority (NHA), Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the City Government commenced the conduct of Community Household and Socio-Economic Profiling, Tagging and Census Validation (CoHSEP-TVC) in barangays Mercedes, Talabaan and Zambowood in preparation for the implementation of the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP). A total of 3 teams…
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Dalipe welcomes first woman Assault Armor Battalion Commander
Mayor John Dalipe warmly welcomed LTCol. Maria Rowena Muyuela, the new commander of the Assault Armor Battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps based in Cabatangay during the latter’s courtesy call in City Hall, Tuesday, March 12. Muyuela, a battle-tested soldier, becomes the first-ever woman commander of the battalion, a national unit that provides maneuver brigades…
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Dalipe seeks public support for Earth Hour on March 23
Mayor John Dalipe has enjoined everyone, most especially the city officials, to support Earth Hour 2024 on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. by turning off or dimming non-essential lights, signage lights, lights at key monuments, and lights in private facilities or business insofar as operations will allow during the global “lights out” event. Dalipe’s…
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Dalipe unveils P4M Arena Blanco School covered court
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearhead the unveiling of the P4 million covered court at the Arena Blanco Elementary School Tuesday, March 19. Dalipe and Pareja turned over the facility to Arena Blanco Elementary School-East Principal Ernesto Sario, who expressed profound gratitude to the city government for the support to the learners….
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City delivers water to barangays amidst El Niño
To help alleviate the plight of residents, Mayor John Dalipe has ordered the deployment of CDRRMO water tankers and lorries to barangays to supply water to Zamboangueños amidst the El Niño phenomenon that caused the ZCWD to impose water rationing in the city. The barangays served include Campo Islam, San Jose Gusu, Calarian, Sinunuc, Maasin,…
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City turns over 15 motorcycles to ZCPO to boost anti-crime drive
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning handed over 15 brand new CRF motorcycle units to Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) OIC City Director PCol. Kimberly Molitas, as part of its continuing commitment to enhance the safety and security of Zamboanga City. The turnover Monday, March 18 during the City Hall flag…
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Health caravan brings services to barangay Lanzones
The Health Caravan organized by the Philippine Red Cross-ZC Chapter in partnership with the City Health Office and other agencies with the support of Australian Aid (AUSAID) continues to roll out to provide essential health services to the marginalized and vulnerable sectors in far-flung communities in the city. This, as the team on Saturday, March…
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Housing agencies, LGU treat women to Pamper Day
Women members of urban poor and homeowners associations in the city were treated to a pamper day dubbed ‘Pagpupugay sa mga Hoarang Kababaihan sa Kabahayan: A Pampering Day for all Hoans and Hoanas’, at the Red Cross Training Center, Friday, March 15 in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month. Organized by the Department…
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Zambo City boosts IT-BPM potentials
Representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) seek audience with Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Thursday, May 14 on the sidelines of their IT-BPM (Information Technology and Business Process Management) Roadshow event. Zamboanga City hosts the 2-day IT-BPM Roadshow…
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‘Pick and Go’ traffic scheme dry run slated March 20-27
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) has approved the conduct of a one week dry run for the “Pick and Go” traffic scheme from March 20-27, pending the issuance of an executive order by Mayor John Dalipe. The resolution was approved during the ZCTOM meeting Friday, March 15, presided over by Assistant City Administrator…
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Nat’l SK Fed holds ‘Corre Jovenes’ advocacy color fun run March 23
Zamboanga City will be staging the first-ever advocacy color fun run to bring together and highlight advocacies observed every March – Women’s Month, Fire Prevention Month and Rabies Awareness Month, on Saturday, March 23. Dubbed ‘Corre Jovenes’, the activity will be spearheaded by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Federation led by president and Councilor Carol…
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Camino Nuevo fire-hit families get financial aid
In line with its continuous social welfare programs, the city government Monday, March 11, released financial assistance to 210 families displaced by the August 20, 2023 fire incident at Tambucho Drive, Camino Nuevo. Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josepine Pareja and City Social Welfare Officer Socorro Rojas supervised the payout held at the…
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LTO deputizes traffic aides, cops to strengthen drive vs colorum vehicles
The City Government of Zamboanga will conduct joint operations with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) – IX in a bid to contain the number of colorum vehicles operating within the city. This developed after LTO Operations Division chief Olloy Jalaluddin paid a visit to City Administrator and concurrent chairperson of the city’s Tricycle Adjudication Board…
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PAGASA: El Niño weakens but La Niña looms in June
The current El Niño phenomenon characterized by extreme weather conditions (above average) has started to weaken as it gradually transitions to neutral conditions in April-May-June 2024, according to Rodel Inclan, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Zamboanga City Station. However, Inclan said there is a 55% likelihood for La Niña…
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City releases P1.13M cash aid for Tugbungan fire-hit families
Mayor John Dalipe personally supervises the distribution of financial assistance to 243 families displaced by the December 27, 2023 fire in Calle Basa, Tugbungan, amounting to a total of P1.13 million. Facilitated by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the cash aid ranged from P2K to P5K, depending on the classification of house…
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Health caravan serves barangay Malagutay
More or less 300 indigent families in barangay Malagutay were served during the Health Caravan Sunday, March 10, organized by the Philippine Red Cross – Zamboanga chapter in partnership with city government through the City Health Office, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Police, Ateneo de Zamboanga School of Medicine, Tzu Chi Zamboanga and other agencies. Held…
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ZC joins 20th Nat’l Buntis Day
Pregnant women turn up at the Puericulture Center Saturday, May 9, to participate in various activities in celebration of the 20th National Buntis Day organized by the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc ( POGS)-Western Mindanao chapter in collaboration with the WMSU College of Medicine, Zamboanga Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital, City Health Office, and…
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P3.1M Mercedes health center unveiled
Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearheads the turnover and blessing of the newly-constructed health center in barangay Mercedes, Saturday, March 9. Mayor Dalipe said the event is testament to the city government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the residents of Barangay Mercedes and signifies another step towards improving healthcare…
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Marcha de las Mujeres draws thousands
Thousands of women and men representing the cross-section of the community gather for the Marcha de las Mujeres, a purple walk for a cause campaign Friday, March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja along with other city officials spearheaded the celebration manifesting commitment to gender equality…
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Dalipe orders drug-free workplace policy
Mayor John Dalipe recently issued an executive order establishing a drug-free workplace policy for Zamboanga City in accordance with the mandates of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Executive Order JD 013 signed by the mayor on March 1, 2024 strictly prohibits the possession, use, sale, distribution or purchase of…
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Immersive workshops in Zambo City higlights Nat’l Arts Month
The National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA) brings the National Arts Month (NAM) celebration to Zamboanga City with parallel workshops on literary, architecture and allied arts, visual arts and cinema, March 7 to 9. For March 8, highlighted activities were the Saan Ka Lulugar (SKL) 2024: Resiliency in the Built and Designed Environment organized…
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8 clusters vie for title in division meet
The Zamboanga City Division Athletic Association (ZCDAA) Meet dubbed “Juego Calificando na Ciudad de Zamboanga 2024,” formally kicked off at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports complex in Baliwasan, Thursday afternoon, March 7with Mayor John Dalipe leading the ceremony. A total of 8 clusters with more or less 5,000 athletes will compete for the title in…
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For March 6-7 rollout: 5,140 seniors get P11M quarterly cash aid
A total of P11M worth of financial assistance was disbursed for the quarterly cash incentive of 5,140 senior citizens from 4 barangays during the March 6 and 7 rollouts personally led by Mayor John Dalipe and other city officials. The distribution took place in 4 different venues, catering to senior citizens from Talon-talon, Tetuan, Tigtabon,…
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ZC Division Meet reels off Mar 7-10
More or less 5,000 Athletes from both elementary and secondary levels will compete in different sports events during the Zamboanga City Division Qualifying Meet that reels off March 7 to 10 at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex in Baliwasan. Opening ceremonies will kick off with the parade of athletes at 5pm Thursday with Mayor…
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City gov’t spearheads El Niño infocar
The city government spearheads the conduct of the El Niño Information Caravan, a proactive approach to help enhance resilience and sustainability of the agriculture sector amidst the persisting dry spell. Mayor John Dalipe joined the City Agriculturist Office in the rollout of the information drive February 29 for farmers and fisherfolk under the Sta. Maria…
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City conducts tagging, mapping at Sangali fire site
Personnel from the Housing and Land Management Division Tuesday, March 5, conduct tagging and mapping operations in Purok 1, sitio Daap, barangay Sangali, the site of the March 4 fire incident. This developed as Mayor John Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja and other city officials together with City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)…
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P8M mobile x-ray van to complement anti-TB campaign, unveiled
The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) turns over a fully-equipped mobile X-ray van to the Department of Health-9 in line with its campaign against respiratory diseases specifically tuberculosis or TB, at the San Jose Gusu Elementary School covered court, Wednesday, February 28. Costing P8M, the mobile van is equipped with a cutting-edge X-ray technology…
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ZC karate team bags medals in nat’l championship
The Zamboanga City Karate Team finished strong in the recently concluded 5 th Karate National Championship held in Tagaytay City with 2 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medals. The gold medals were courtesy of Micholo Vergara- under 21-75kg kumite and Rahkieshan Jamile Antao- Juniors -84kg kumite. The silver medalists were Clarisse Kaye Enriquez- under…
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2,457 seniors benefit in March 4 quarterly cash aid rollout
The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) catered 2,457 senior citizens of barangays Putik and Arena Blanco in its latest rollout of the P1K per quarter cash stipend. A total of P4.488M was released in the March 4 and March 5 payouts held in different venues, as the city government continues the rollout of…
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Spanish envoy graces Ecozone-LGU business forum
Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado engages the business sector in the city, as he graces the Business Forum, an activity organized by the Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority in collaboration with the City Government Friday, March 1 at the West Corporate Center, Zamboecozone First Industrial Park in San Ramon. After…
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Residents urged to be responsible pet owners
City Mayor and Zamboanga City Rabies Control and Eradication Coordinating Council (ZCRCECC) Chairperson John Dalipe yesterday urged all Zamboanguenos to actively participate and contribute to the awareness and eradication of rabies in Zamboanga. This as the city, through the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet) in partnership with ZCRCECC, formally launched the local observance of…
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New airport project tops Dalipe’s speech
Mayor John Dalipe said his administration together with Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe and the Department of Transportation is now in the process of fulfilling Zamboangueños’ dream of a world-class international airport. In his State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 26, Dalipe said the Land Bank of the Philippines recently appraised 59% of the…
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Dalipe reaffirms zero-tolerance policy against smuggling, drugs
Mayor John Dalipe has once again declared his zero-tolerance policy against smuggling and illegal drugs trade as he vowed to eradicate these threats from the community. He reported that in 2023, 65 total warrants of seizures were issued for cigarettes, resulting in the confiscation of 28,418 master cases and 3,614 reams of cigarettes amounting to…
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Dalipe unveils 9-point future plans
Mayor John Dalipe vowed in his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, Feb. 26, to pursue vigorously the priority projects and programs his administration has started over the past year and seven months even as he spelled out a nine-point future plans. Foremost of these, Dalipe assured Zamboangueños that his administration remains committed…
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Dalipe vows to champion citizens’ rights in BHRAC Summit
Mayor John Dalipe on Thursday, February 22, vows to stand firm in his administration’s resolve to champion the rights of every citizen, as he joined the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in spearheading a 2-day Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) Summit at a local hotel in Gov. Camins. As a testament to his commitment…
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City fetes 2024 local achievers
Sixteen (16) individuals and 5 civic organizations, educational institutions and business establishments were conferred the 2024 Local Achiever Awards, a prestigious award that recognizes the exemplary contribution and achievements of Zamboangueños in their respective fields. Mayor John Dalipe led city government officials in bestowing the recognition during formal rites held Wednesday night, February 21 at…
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49 HOTS, 131 ‘near-hires’ in Dia de Zambo job fair
Some 49 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) while 131 were close to being hired during the Dia de Zamboanga job fair, held at the KCC Mall in Gov. Camins from February 19 to 21. Near-hires are considered hired but still need to submit additional or lacking requirements, or may need to undergo further…
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City experiments ‘yellow box’ loading points for modern public transport
The City Government through the City Administrator’s Office has commenced the implementation of an experimental traffic scheme with the assignment of new loading points using the pick and go mode for modernized jeepneys entering the Central Business District (CBD). The loading points are bounded by yellow boxes established in the inner CBD area. This, as…
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Justo y Decente program goes to Labuan
Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja leads the rollout of free government services to residents of barangay Labuan, the fourth of a series of Justo y Decente Ayuda na Barangay Program (JD Program), Saturday, February 17. The initiative brings government closer to the people, offering free services ranging from medical to legal,…
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5,701 jobs await the Dia de Zambo job fair
As part of the celebration of the city’s 87 th Charter Day anniversary, the city government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-9) conducts the Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair, February 19 to 21 at the KCC Mall Atrium Activity Center. A total of 5,701…
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CHO steps up deworming campaign, aims to reach 85% target
Personnel from the City Health Office (CHO) intensify deworming campaign through household and school-based strategies to reach the 85% target coverage. The deworming campaign is a nationwide activity spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) through the Harmonized Schedule and Combined Mass Drug Administration (HSCMDA) through Community and School Base Approach for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH)…
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Dalipe orders smooth ZPRAA hosting
Mayor John Dalipe has tasked the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) organizing committee to work hard to make sure that the hosting of the 2024 ZPRAA meet will be hassle-free. This, as Zamboanga City is hosting the regional meet for the first time after a long wait of 18 years since 2006. In a…
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Plan for City Reading Program gets LSB nod
The Local School Board chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has approved the City Reading Program Plan with a total budget allocation of P13.600 million as proposed by the Zamboanga City Schools Division Office. Targeted for implementation from June to August this year, the City Reading Program will involve the Reading Engagement Across Developmental Stages (READS)…
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Mayor Dalipe extols local fisherfolk for their resilience amid challenges
Mayor John Dalipe has conveyed his gratitude to the local fisherfolk for their resilience and dedication as he graced the 13 th Open Fishing Season for Sardines on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Conference Room of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office 9 on R.T. Lim Boulevard, this city. The event…
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17 city gov’t retirees feted
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Thursday afternoon hosts a special tribute dubbed “Despedida de Agradecimiento para los Retirados de Gobierno,” honoring 17 of its employees who retired from service between July to December 2023. Mayor Dalipe and City Human Resource and Management Officer (CHRMO) head Roderico Jose Lucero together with the members…
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CHO records 13K animal bites in 2023
The City Health Office (CHO) exhorts residents to help make the city rabies free by seeking medical attention when bitten by domestic rabies-carrying animals, particularly cats and dogs. This as City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite shared during yesterday’s press briefing that the city’s statistics on animal bites for 2023 has reached 13,620. The figure,…
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City releases P3.812M for cash aid for 1,541 senior citizens in 3 brgys
A total of 1,541 senior citizens from 3 barangays receive P3.812 million worth of financial assistance Wednesday, February 7, in line with Mayor John Dalipe’s initiative of P1K quarterly cash incentive for all residents 60 years old and above. Mayor Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja, personally led the distribution one after the other…
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Dalipe follows through 2024 ZPRAA, Division Meet preps
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning presides over a meeting of the Organizing Committee to look into the status of preparations for the 2024 Zamboanga Peninsula Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet which the city is hosting anew after 18 years. Slated April 21-26, the ZPRAA is expected to draw more than 8,000 athletes, coaches and parents and…
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City reminds biz establishments of plastic ban on weekends
The city government once again enjoins all establishments in Zamboanga to cease the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and to encourage residents to use alternative bagging materials that are environmentally friendly on weekends. This after the Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) has observed that only a small number of commercial establishments…
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3,923 elderlies in 3 brgys get P1k quarterly cash incentive
Some 3,923 senior citizens from barangays Mampang, Tugbungan and Lunzuran receive their P1K quarterly cash incentive during distribution ceremonies spearheaded by Mayor John Dalipe Monday, February 5. Forming part of the social amelioration program which Mayor Dalipe rolled out July, the financial assistance for the 3 barangays amounted to P8.455M. Of the total number of…
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LSB okays 2024 ZPRAA, Division meet, reading program budgets
Mayor John Dalipe convened Friday, February 2, the Local School Board to discuss updates on the preparation for the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet, which Zamboanga City will host after 18 years in April this year. Also discussed were the upcoming Division Meet on Feb. 15-17, Mayor’s Reading Program and the Alternative Learning…
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Dalipe cites crucial role of tanods in safeguarding brgys
Mayor John Dalipe Thursday extolled barangay tanods, the so-called security force multipliers for their dedication to work, as he cited their crucial role in keeping the barangays safe and secure. In his message during the Skills Enhancement Training for the fourth batch of barangay tanods Thursday, February 1 at the Astoria Hotel. Mayor Dalipe said…
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East coast elderlies thank Dalipe for P1K quarterly incentive
A total of 3,529 senior citizens from 6 east coast barangays receive P5.387M worth of financial assistance from the local government Friday, February 2, as Mayor John Dalipe continues to rollout the P1K quarterly cash incentive to residents aged 60 and above. Mayor Dalipe led the distribution of the cash incentive in the barangays of…
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Dalipe leads observance of World Wetlands Day 2024
All roads led to Purok 5 in barangay Dita, some 41 kilometers east of the city, as Zamboanga, spearheaded by Mayor John Dalipe, joined the observance of World Wetlands Day 2024, Friday, February 2. Some 10,000 propagules were planted by different sectors and stakeholders in a 4-hectare mangrove area during the early morning planting activity…
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LGU opens another free public parking space
Mayor John Dalipe fulfills his promise to provide additional parking spaces in the city amid the no-let up campaign against illegal parking in downtown streets pursuant to a local ordinance and DILG memorandum. This, as the city opened another free parking space at Rizal Street corner N.S. Valderoza St. fronting the former Tsokolate Restaurant –…
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ZC BOSS bldg to rise in Plaza Pilar
Mayor John Dalipe early Thursday morning, January 11 spearheaded the groundbreaking rites for the P52M Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) building at Plaza del Pilar in Zone 4, a significant milestone achieved after 8 years of BOSS operations in Zamboanga City. The 3-storey building will be constructed at the leftmost side (before the commercial stalls)…
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City Assessor conducts general revision of real property assessments
The City Assessor’s Office is conducting a general revision of real property assessments to reflect the Schedule of Fair Market Values provided under City Ordinance No. 2023-198 in the payment of real property taxes (RPT) for the current year. The said ordinance has prescribed a 20% increase in tax rates based on real property classifications…
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Dalipe seeks to sychronize local, nat’l infra projects
Mayor John Dalipe met Wednesday with representatives of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and different other agencies in his effort to synchronize all plans and activities in the implementation of various infrastructure projects funded both by the city government and national government. Under a special arrangement with the congressional office of District…
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CPOC initiates retraining of BINs/tanods
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has scheduled a series of training activities for members of the Barangay Intelligence Network (BIN) or tanods from the city’s 98 barangays in line with the city government’s commitment to security and safety of the residents. Co-presided by Mayor Dalipe and Vice Mayor…
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Zambo stands ready to confront El Niño
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe stands ready to confront or mitigate the effects of the imminent dry spell on its agriculture and fishery sector even as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday announced that a “strong” El Niño is currently ongoing and may last…
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PESO brings services closer to communities
The City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) initiates the conduct of a training workshop on the establishment and strengthening of the Zamboanga City Barangay Employment Service Office (BESO), as it seeks to deepen and expand the reach of its facilitation machinery. Held in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), USAID- PBED Youthworks…
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Dalipe convenes stakeholders’ gab on new ZAMCELCO ventures
Mayor John Dalipe convened Thursday, Jan. 11, a dialogue among the city’s power stakeholders relative to the snowballing move of the new management of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) to enter into a joint venture with new investors. The move was to bail out Zamcelco under its investor-manager Crown Investment Holdings Inc. from its…
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ZCTOM meets, finding solutions to traffic woes
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) under the City Administrator’s Office convened Wednesday morning as it tried to find solutions to the city’s worsening traffic problems. Presided over by Assistant City Administrator for City Affairs Rodolfo Saavedra Jr. on behalf of City Administrator Atty. Wendell Sotto, the ZCTOM acted favorably on the requests for…
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City earmarks P51M for agri sector
Demonstrating commitment to the agriculture sector, the City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has allocated a total of P51M to support plans and programs for local farmers and fisherfolks this 2024. Acting City Agriculturist Arben Magdugo said the allocation is the biggest-ever in the 17-year history of the office and is a…
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NHA, Dalipe turn over 163 housing units to July 2018 Labuan fire victims
Mayor John Dalipe joins the National Housing Authority (NHA) in turning over 163 housing units to the first batch of 411 families who were displaced by the July 2018 fire incident in barangay Labuan. The 163 units are under Phase 1 of the Labuan Sea Breeze Housing Project, the relocation site promised by the previous…
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OCVET warns vs capturing, keeping wild animals as pets
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) cautions the public against capturing and keeping wild animals saying it is unsafe, illegal and inhumane. “It is undeniable, baby wild animals are adorable. It’s understandable why you might think that raising a wild animal as a pet is a tempting and exciting idea. However, when wild animals…
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To avoid delays: Prep, submit complete docs – BOSS
The city government through the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) calls on applicants to submit complete and correct requirements to avoid delays in their business registrations and renewals. Licensing Chief Benjie Barredo on Tuesday, January 9, cited incomplete or lack of documents as the most common cause of delay in the processing of registrations and…
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Dalipe recognizes 2 new chem technicians
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday recognized 2 of its employees who recently aced the Chemist and Chemical Technician Licensure Examinations. Albert Ebol Jr., of the Office of City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) passed both the Chemist Licensure Exam (CLE) given last December 13-14 and the Chemical Technical Licensure Exam (CTLE)…
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Dalipe urges parents: watch over your kids
Mayor John Dalipe has called on parents and guardians to be responsible in taking care of their children or face the penalty as the city government is seriously implementing Ordinance 636 imposing a citywide curfew for all minors ages 18 and below. Dalipe issued the call in his message during the first flag raising ceremony…
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Dalipe modifies procedures for ease of doing business
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order that seeks to streamline the procedures for issuance of business licenses, clearances, permits, certifications or authorizations pursuant Rule IX of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.” In his Executive…
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City commemorates MCLL’s 20th death anniversary
The City Government will spearhead activities commemorating the 20th Death Anniversary of former Mayor Maria Clara “Mam Caling” Lobregat Tuesday, January 2. Mayor John Dalipe will lead the activities that will kick off with the commemotative mass at 4pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Pasonanca to be followed by the wreath laying rite and…
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BOSS all set for 2024 biz permit registration, renewal Jan. 2-20
The Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) at Centro Latino in Paseo del Mar is ready to serve the influx of business operators who will either register or renew their permits for 2024 from January 2 to 20. This, as Mayor John Dalipe has issued Executive Order 105 that seeks to streamline the procedures for issuance…
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Dalipe signs into law new firecracker edict
Mayor John Dalipe last week signed into law Ordinance No. 632, lifting the ban on the use, sale, possession, distribution and storage of consumer pyrotechnics in Zamboanga City for a limited period from December 1 of each calendar year to January 6 of the immediate succeeding year. After the limited period as prescribed in the…
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Zambo’s economy hits record high of P139.47B
Zamboanga City’s economy has peaked to a record high of P139.47 billion in 2022, the biggest and the fastest growing economy in Zamboanga Peninsula Region, according to statistics presented by the City Planning and Development Coordinator’s Office (CPDCO) to the City Development Council (CDC) during its year-end meeting on Friday, Dec 19, at the Celebrity…
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Dalipe thanks Sen. Imee, DSWD for P5M AICS for ZCSMST students
Senator Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Marcos together with Mayor John Dalipe distribute educational cash assistance to 1,000 students of the Zamboanga City State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZCSCMST) through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). As this developed, Mayor Dalipe thanked…
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1,400 ZPPSU students receive DSWD’s P7.4M AICS, cash for work thru Sen. Marcos
A total of 1,400 students from the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance for Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS) and KALAHI-CIDSS Cash for Work Program with funding support from the Office of Sen. Imee Marcos. Sen. Marcos together with Mayor John Dalipe and DSWD…
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City steps up crackdown vs illegal parking fee collection
The City Administrator’s Office has intensified campaign against all forms of illegal activities specifically unauthorized collection of parking fees in areas identified by the local government as free public parking sites. This, in light of reports that some unscrupulous individuals are charging parking fees in public parking areas recently opened by the city such as…
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Culianan district senior citizens thank Dalipe, LGU for cash aid
Senior citizens under Field Office 5 of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) expressed appreciation to Mayor John Dalipe and the City Government for the grant of cash incentives and implementation of other benefit packages for their sector. This, as the City Government through the CSWDO Friday facilitated the distribution of cash incentives…
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Zambo PESO is region’s best SPES implementer
The city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) has been adjudged as the Best SPES Implementer in the region, posting a total of 1,474 beneficiaries with 60% allocation and 100% implementation for the year 2023. At the same time, PESO Manager Jerico Jan Bustamante was recognized as Top Performer for Labor Market Information (LMI), under the…
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Dalipe invites Zamboangueños to join upcoming Xmas festival
As the city government prepares for the Yuletide Season, Mayor John Dalipe has enjoined the Zamboangueños to participate in the upcoming competitions and activities lined up for this year’s Festival Navidad (Christmas Festival). Speaking on behalf of the local chief executive, City Hall Spokesperson Liza Joczon said the city government has allocated more or less…
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Support, buy local agri-products
Thirty-two (32) farmer-exhibitors showcase their agricultural products during the launching of the Kadiwa sa NIA: Tabo-an at the National Irrigation Administration compound in Gov. Ramos, Sta. Maria Thursday, November 16. The NIA initiative, which will be held every third Wednesday of the month, aims to make fresh and affordable local agri-fishery products accessible to the…
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Zambo hosts 6th Nat’l Sardine Confab Nov. 16-17
Fishery stakeholders from all over the country converge in Zamboanga City for the 6th National Sardine Industry Congress and Trade Exhibit 2023, November 16-17 at the KCC Mall Convention Center in Gov. Camins. Organized by the Southern Philippines Fishing Association, Inc. (SOPHIL) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…
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Urban Poor Solidarity Week set Dec 1-8
The City Government gears up for the celebration of the 2023 Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) from Dec. 2-8 with the theme “Un unido comunidad para na progreso y desarollo del Ciudad.” In a meeting facilitated by the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) under the Office of the City Mayor Wednesday afternoon, the Inter-Agency…
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Sotto takes pride in Zambo’s strong fight vs illegal drugs
City Administrator Wendell Sotto has commended the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9, other law enforcement units and the Public Prosecutor’s Office for their continued campaign against the illegal drug trade in Zamboanga City. In a brief statement during the press briefing in City Hall Wednesday, Nov. 15, Atty. Sotto said the fight against…
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City assures security, safety of yuletide displays
The city government is exerting all effort to ensure the safety of the city’s yuletide decorations which will include dazzling light displays at City Hall, the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT), and other parks and recreational areas. City General Services Officer Engr. Rene Dela Cruz said that personnel from the General Services Office (GSO) will be…
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3-month sardine fishing ban in ZamPen kicks off
Mayor John Dalipe joins the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and other stakeholders during the 13th Send-Off Ceremony for the Sardines Closed Season at the Officers’ Club of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao Command (NAVFORWEM) in Calarian, Tuesday, November 14. This year, the annual 3-month ban on sardine fishing will be from November…
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CJ Dalipe is new SK Fed prexy
Carol Julianne “CJ” Dalipe of Tetuan was elected Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President for the period 2023 to 2025 during elections facilitated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) at a local hotel in Gov Camins, Tuesday, November 14. With her election, Ms. Dalipe, a niece of Mayor John Dalipe, will sit as ex-officio…
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City gov’t takes possession of LBP lots beside City Hall
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has taken possession of the Land Bank of the Philippines’ (LBP’s) two parcels of land measuring 1,071 square meters near City Hall Annex along Valderrosa Street, this city. This developed after Mayor Dalipe and LBP President/CEO Ma. Lynette V. Ortiz signed the Deed…
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Dalipe lauds PDEA for the destruction of P42.44M worth of illegal drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9 spearhead the destruction of approximately P42.44M worth of seized dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) at the Permex Plant in Ayala Monday, November 14. Destroyed through thermal decomposition or thermolysis, were 6,232.5868 kgs of methamphetamine hydrochloride (HCl) (worth P42.38M) and 538.4432 kilos of marijuana (worth…
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ZC pays tribute to CCC
The City Government spearheads the commemoration of Dia de Cesar marking the 39th death anniversary of Mayor Cesar Cortez Climaco (CCC), Tuesday, November 14. The fitting activity kicked off with a mass at the Holy Trinity Church in Pasonanca and was capped by the wreathlaying rite and commemorative program at the late mayor’s tomb in…
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PDEA destroys P42.44M illegal drugs; Dalipe vows firm support to anti-drug war
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9 spearhead the destruction of approximately P42.44M worth of seized dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) at the Permex Plant in Ayala Monday, November 14. Destroyed through thermal decomposition or thermolysis, were 6,232.5868 kgs of methamphetamine hydrochloride (HCl) (worth P42.38M) and 538.4432 kilos of marijuana (worth…
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CHO targets 20,850 kids for Chikiting Bakunation Nov. 13-19
The City Health Office in collaboration with the Department of Health kicks off anew the massive immunization campaign for children ages 0-23 months old, today, Nov. 13 until Nov. 29. CHO vaccination teams are deployed in the city’s 98 barangays to conduct house-to-house initiatives as well as establish fixed vaccination sites to ensure that no…
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Dia de Cesar C. Climaco set Tuesday, November 14
Zamboanga City will commemorate the 39th death anniversary of Mayor Cesar Climaco with simple yet meaningful program that will start Monday, Nov. 13 at 7pm with the candle lighting ceremony at the assassination rite in Gov. Alvarez St. The main program on Tuesday, November 14 will commence with the commemorative mass at 7am at the…
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Zambo upgraded to Pink Zone in latest ASF watch
Zamboanga City along with the 394 other cities and municipalities nationwide has been upgraded from Red (Infected) Zone to Pink (Buffer) Zone in the latest African Swine Flu (ASF) Zoning Map and Zoning Status as of Nov. 7, this year, pursuant to the Amended National Zoning and Movement Plan for the Prevention and Control of…
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Bonifacio Day moved to Nov. 27
Monday, November 27 is a regular holiday in celebration of Bonifacio Day, traditionally held on Nov. 30. This, pursuant to Proclamation 90 (amending Proclamation 42, series 2022), issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in November 2022, which moves the commemoration of Bonifacio Day to Nov. 27, 2023, the nearest Monday to its original date, Nov….
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Dalipe, PIAC formalize IRR for wharves operation in the city
City Mayor and Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) chairperson John Dalipe yesterday led the ceremonial signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) which shall guide the enforcement of City Ordinance No. 553. The local chief executive expressed elation over the finalization and the subsequent signing of the said document that defines the functions and duties…
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Dalipe welcomes new road~viaduct project
Mayor John Dalipe met Thursday afternoon with DPWH Information, Education & Communication Social Safeguards Team headed by Engr. Lilibeth B. Rico relative to the upcoming implementation of Zamboanga City East Diversion Road Project, measuring 14.66km funded under the agency’s Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan No. 3631-PHI. The project includes the construction of a viaduct starting…
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Zambo City joins 4th qtr NSED
As the City Hall siren rang, city government employees executed the Duck-Cover-Hold technique before evacuating to a safe area as part of the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday, November 9 at 9am. Facilitated by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and PHIVOLCS,…
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CSWDO sets up online registration for elderlies
The City Social Welfare and Development (CSWDO) has established an online registration system for senior citizens to facilitate a seamless distribution of the P1K stipend per quarter. Senior citizens may access the link bit.ly/ZC-SCDatabase or scan the QR code to register online. Based on the guidelines, the online google form is open to all registered…
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Dalipe vows to empower Zambo’s 98 brgys
Mayor John Dalipe has declared once more that his administration remains resolute on empowering the 98 barangays of Zamboanga City through policies, interventions and strategic planning that seek to uplift the life of every citizen. Dalipe issued the statement as he administered the mass oathtaking ceremony for the city’s 1,568 newly elected/reelected barangay officials and…
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CTO, DTI seize faulty weighing scales from main market stalls
A joint team from the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO)and the Department of Trade and Industry- Zamboanga City Office (DTI-ZCO) confiscated 7 defective and uncalibrated weighing scales from various stalls at the main public market during a series of inspection conducted from October 25 to 27. As this developed, the Business Tax Division of the CTO…
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City readies for NCM celebration
The city government, together with the Local Council for the Welfare of Children, is gearing up to join the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration this November. Mayor John Dalipe will be delivering the State of the Children’s Report which will form part of the activities being readied by the city government in line with…
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4th qtr NSED set Thursday, Nov. 9
In line with its disaster preparedness program, the city government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in collaboration with other concerned agencies will spearhead the conduct of the 4th Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday, November 9 at 9am. The sound of the siren in City Hall will signal…
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USAID-PBED, City Gov’t set 1st GIA Summit, Youth Skills forum Nov. 8-9
The city government, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), particularly under the YouthWorks PH project and Opportunity 2.0 program, is set to hold two events aimed primarily at strengthening the functionality of the city’s Government-Industry-Academe (GIA) Council in addressing issues affecting employment opportunities…
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Dalipe welcomes partnership with CFO on migrants’ concerns
Mayor John Dalipe was delighted to forge a partnership with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) through Undersecretary Valery Joy Abarro-Brion in the conduct of its Community Education Program and Mobile Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (Mobile PDOS) on Friday at KCC Mall Atrium Lounge. Mayor Dalipe thanked Usec. Brion and her team for including Zamboanga City…
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Dalipe to elected BSK officials: Serve with honesty, integrity
Mayor John Dalipe has challenged the newly elected and reelected barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan members to never forget the promises they made to the people during the campaign period, and to serve their constituents with honesty, integrity and principles. “Tiempo ya para sirvi con el diaton constituents. Debe esta na diaton pensamiento que ya…
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Dalipe commends security sector for peaceful, orderly BSKE, Undas
Mayor John Dalipe strongly commends the security sector including concerned agencies and volunteer groups for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) as well as the successful implementation of Oplan Todos los Santos y Difuntos last Nov. 1-2 in Zamboanga City. “We commend and thank the authorities…
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Dalipe urges new SK officials to perform well
Mayor John Dalipe, who kicked off his political career as a Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson at 17 years old, urged newly-elected SK officials to perform well for the constituents they vowed to serve despite the challenges. “Nothing is impossible,” the mayor told the participants to the Mandatory Training for newly-elected SK officials organized by the Local…
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8 Zamboangueño young agripreneurs bag awards in reg’l YFC
Eight (8) young agripreneurs with 4 business models from Zamboanga City were reaped awards during the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) program- regional level organized by the Department of Agriculture-9 in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province last November 3. The winning Business Model Canvasses (BMC) from Zamboanga City and the categories include the Start Up category for…
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Dalipe issues guidelines for Todos los Santos, Difuntos observance
Mayor John Dalipe on Tuesday has issued Executive Order (EO) No. JD 2023-097 prescribing the guidelines for the observance of All Souls Day in the city and shall be in force from from 12:00 noon of October 31st to 05:00 p.m. of November 2nd. The said order absolutely prohibits the following acts inside private and…
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Dalipe orders traffic scheme on roads leading to cemeteries
Mayor John Dalipe recently issued and executive order prescribing a temporary traffic re-routing scheme on all road leading to public and private cemeteries in Zamboanga City. In his EO JD 2023-096, Dalipe authorized the city police director and the chief of the Traffic Management Group, Zamboanga City Police Office, to plan, adopt and implement a…
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ZC programs, thrusts honored in 2023 Layag Awards
Five programs spearheaded by the city government of Zamboanga were conferred the badge of governance excellence by the Department of the Interior and Local Government IX (DILG IX) through the 2023 Layag Awards, an awards mechanism acknowledging exceptional governance practices in local government units. The city’s 911 Local Call Center, the Community Organizing and Organizational…
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New airport LIAC maps out relocation, resettlement action plan
Members of the newly-created Local Inter-Agency Committee of the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP) underwent a 2-day Workshop and Write-shop for the Formulation of the Relocation and Resettlement Action Plan (RRAP) for the eligible families affected by the project. The RRAP is a pre-requisite, as the city government under the leadership of Mayor…
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DILG launches SKILL project with ZC, 6 ZAMPEN LGUs as pilot centers
Zamboanga City and 7 other local government units in Zamboanga Peninsula were identified as centers of the Specialized Knowledge Institute for Local Learning or SKILL, a project launched by the Department of Interior and Local Government in a bid to advance local governance and empower LGUs with enhanced skills and knowledge. The launching of SKILL…
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City gov’t unveils 2 new buses
Mayor John Dalipe leads the inauguration of 2 newly-acquired mini-buses Monday morning, in line with the city’s program to upgrade its equipment and facilities for the convenience of government employees and the general public. The inauguration was preceded by the blessing rites officiated by Fr. Filmore Calibo. Each mini-bus costs P4.9M and has a capacity…
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Dalipe leads rousing hero’s welcome for Eumir Marcial
Fresh from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where he won silver medal, Zamboangueño boxer Eumir Felix Marcial arrived to a rousing hero’s welcome organized by the city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe on Friday morning, Oct. 20. In his message during the program at City Hall grounds, Mayor…
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Dalipe urges BSKE candidates to obey election rules
Mayor John Dalipe called on aspiring barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates to adhere to all prescribed rules set by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) for the entire duration of the election period. This, as the city prepares for the official start of the BSKE campaign period on Thursday, October 19. “I reiterate Mayor John Dalipe’s…
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Dalipe creates LIAC for new airport dev’t project
Mayor John Dalipe has created the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) for the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP), as the city government paves way for the formulation of the Relocation and Resettlement Action Plan (RRAP) for eligible families affected by the project. The mayor sits as the overall chairperson of the LIAC with representatives…
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11th City Fisherfolk Congress reels off
Over 200 fishpond operators, seaweed farmers, fish vendors, traders and exporters from all over the city gathered for the 11th City Fisherfolk Congress, organized by the City Agriculturist Office Tuesday, October 17. Mayor John Dalipe, who graced the event, highlighted the significant contribution of fisherfolks to nation building . “Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment…
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Dalipe vows to advance housing, urban dev’t
Mayor John Dalipe vowed on Monday that his administration will continue to advance housing and urban development, ensuring that every Zamboangueño will have the opportunity to build a brighter in the city. Dalipe made the promise as he addressed the participants of the Housing Fair 2023 at KCC Mall in celebration of the National Shelter…
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No let-up in anti-dengue advocacy – CHO
The City Health Office (CHO) continuously strengthens its anti-dengue advocacy, as cases are recorded regularly. CHO personnel led by the Sanitation Division pursues information education campaign to advise residents on the 4S Kontra Dengue as well as conduct fogging operations in areas where cases have been reported. Residents are advised to remove water-holding containers and…
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Celebrating talents of PWDs
Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) shine on stage as they flaunt their singing and dancing in the first-ever PWD’S Got Talent organized by City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) PWD Affairs Unit at the Astoria Plaza Friday, October 13. Conducted as a post-Fiesta Hermosa activity, the talent contest had 2 categories – the Solo Singing…
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Dalipe elated over successful festivities
Mayor John Dalipe has conveyed his sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all Zamboangueños, particularly the private partners and security sector, for the successful, peaceful and orderly conduct of all activities under this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Festival that culminated on the feast day of the city’s patroness saint Nuestra Sñora La Virgen del Pilar on Thursday,…
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Hermosa Fest 2023 reaches its climax today
This year’s ecstatic celebration of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival reaches its high point on the eve of Fiesta Pilar today as the city bursts into colors and the upbeat sounds of drums in a street dance Competition back-to-back with the flushing Parade of Lights. Both the street dance competition and the Parade of Lights will…
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Dalipe cites role of livestock, poultry sector
Mayor John Dalipe graced the Livestock and Poultry Fair Monday as he cited the vital role of farmers and breeders in ensuring a stable food supply for the city. Organized by the Office of the City Veterinarian in collaboration with JCI Zamboanga and other groups, the Livestock and Poultry Fair kicked off Monday, Oct. 9…
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Dalipe thanks security sector, canning factories for successful Regatta, Wow Sardinas events
Mayor John Dalipe Monday cites the security sector, canning factories, participants, organizers and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of the sail boat race Regatta and the Wow Sardinas Boodle Fight Sunday, Oct. 8. In his message during the flag raising ceremony Monday, Oct. 9, in City Hall Mayor Dalipe said the canning factories donated…
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Dalipe declares Pink Fridays this October
To further drum up public support for breast cancer awareness, Mayor John Dalipe has declared all Fridays this month of October as “Prink Fridays” in the city government of Zamboanga. Dalipe announced this in his message during the flag raising ceremony as he enjoined all city government employees to wear anything but pink every Friday…
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BOC reports revenue collection of P6.752B
Mayor John Dalipe convened on Thursday, Oct. 5, the fourth quarter meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) during which the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Zamboanga City reported that it collected a total revenue of P6,752,129,508.37 covering the period from January to September this year. Atty. Benito Lontok, BOC deputy collector, said…
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Job seekers troop to Hermosa Job Fair
Job seekers, mostly new graduates and unemployed individuals trooped to the Hermosa Job Fair organized by the City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) at the KCC Mall Friday, October 3. The event, held from 9am to 3pm, was an annual activity and formed part of the 2023 Zamboanga Hermosa Festival calendar of activities. It was…
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UZ Wildcats, Tulungatung ES top drum and lyre tilt
The UZ Wildcats and the Tulungatung Elementary School emerged as winners in the Drum and Lyre Competition Open and Elementary Level categories, respectively, held at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, Thursday, October 5, as part of the 2023 Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. A total of 13 groups participated in the city-organized competition, 3 of which participated…
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40 unclaimed bodies buried in Talabaan
Forty (40) cadavers that remained unclaimed at the city-contracted morgue were buried in a mass grave at the Talabaan public cemetery Thursday, October 5, following solemn rites presided by religious leaders. Of the total 40 unclaimed remains, 33 were males and 7 females. Some of them were crime victims found in abandoned areas while others…
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Dalipe thanks PBBM for EO39, vows all-out support to war vs smuggling, rice hoarding
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. for the issuance of Executive Order 39 that imposes a rice price ceiling to protect consumers from the alarming increase in rice prices. The mayor personally relayed his gratitude to the president during the latter’s visit to Zamboanga City Tuesday, September 19, to…
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ZC advances to final judging of 2023 Most Biz Friendly LGU Search
The City Government of Zamboanga advances to the final judging of the 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards, an annual competition organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Mayor John Dalipe made this announcement during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall Monday where he also thanked 2 other organizations for…
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CSC bestows ZC LGU the Bronze Award on HRM systems
Zamboanga City captured the bronze award in the Civil Service Commission’s Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). The award was presented to Mayor John Dalipe by City Human Resource and Management Officer Roderico Jose Lucero during the flag raising ceremony in City Hall Monday morning. The bronze award is conferred…
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First ZC super health center unveiled in Sangali
Mayor John Dalipe lauded the concerted efforts of government to strengthen the healthcare sector in grassroots communities as the Department of Health IX, together with the Office of Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go and the Office of District II Representative Mannix Dalipe turned over the Sangali Super Health Center, the first super health center in Zamboanga…
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Mayor to residents: Let us proudly promote Zambo Hermosa 2023
Mayor John Dalipe appeals to Zamboangueños to proudly promote Hermosa Festival 2023 and invite people from here and around the globe to witness the celebration that depicts the city’s rich and colorful history and culture along with the impressive tourist sites. The mayor made this appeal as he led the unveiling of this year’s Festival…
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ZCTOM compels contractors to follow work sched
The Office of the City Administrator yesterday convened the Zamboanga City Traffic Operations Management (ZCTOM) Committee to address traffic woes especially exacerbated by various ongoing road/drainage projects in the city. Assistant City Administrator Rodolfo Saavedra, Jr. presided over the meeting which included councilor VP Elago and representatives from the City Engineer’s Office, City Legal Office,…
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Dalipe mobilizes relief aid for flood-hit families
A total of 378 families received family food packs from the DSWD, as the city government through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) likewise provided sleeping gears such as blankets and mats and other relief goods as initial aid to the affected families. Of the total 378 families affected, 65 are from Tugbungan,…
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IBT Night Market rakes in P3M in year 1
The Night Market at the Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria has earned a total of P3,097,165.00 during its first year of operation that started September 16, 2022. Mayor John Dalipe made this announcement during the flag raising ceremony Monday, as he commended the IBT management under the City Administrator’s Office for the outstanding achievement. The…
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“Basura Mo Para Sa School Supplies Ko” program reels off
Mayor John Dalipe and the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) launch the ‘Basura Mo Para sa School Supplies Ko’ program, a city government initiative aimed to promote segregation and proper disposal of wastes while addressing educational needs of students. The launching program was held at the Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat National High School (MCLLNHS) in…
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Dalipe’s SAP rolled out to 30K senior citizens
To date, over 30,000 senior citizens have already received the 1K per quarter cash incentive being rolled out by the local government under the Dalipe administration’s social amelioration program, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) reported Wednesday, September 13. City Social Welfare and Development Office head Socorro Rojas said the cash incentive has…
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Dalipe: Zambo is EO 39 compliant
“So far, compliant.” Thus, the statement of Mayor John Dalipe, referring to some market stalls selling rice at P41 to P45 per kilo for regular milled and well-milled, respectively, in compliance with Executive Order No. 39, imposing the mandated price ceilings on rice nationwide. Mayor Dalipe, chairperson of the Local Price Coordinating Council, personally spearheaded…
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City releases P3.309M for senior citizens’ cash aid in 4 brgys
In line with Mayor John Dalipe’s initiative to enhance quality of life of senior citizens in the city, the city government Tuesday, September 12 released a total of P3.309M for its ongoing distribution of P1K quarterly cash incentives. Mayor Dalipe and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja spearheaded the distribution of the cash incentives for 3,309 senior…
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Dalipe, Red Cross seal circular economy pact
On behalf of the city government of Zamboanga, Mayor John Dalipe signed on Monday, Sept. 11, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) represented by its Secretary General, Dr. Gwendolyn T. Pang, for the implementation of a European Union-funded project titled “Promotion of a Green and Circular Economy through Civil Society Engagement…
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Another public parking space to open soon
Upon orders of Mayor John Dalipe, personnel from the City Administrator’s Office, City Engineer’s Office undertake clearing operations at the vacant lot located in Valderrosa and Rizal Streets to pave way for its use as a public parking space. Assistant City Administrator for City Affairs Rodolfo Saavedra Jr. said the property is owned by a…
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Dalipe bares initiatives for PWD welfare
Mayor John Dalipe declares his administration’s full support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure their inclusion and empowerment and enhancement of quality of their lives. The mayor made this declaration to the officers of the Zamboanga City PWD Federation (ZCPWDFed) officers led by its President Krewin Serrano who paid him a courtesy visit in…
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Dalipe turns over 7 four-wheel tractors to agri district offices
Demonstrating commitment to the agriculture sector, Mayor John Dalipe Monday turns over 7 units of 4-wheel tractors for use of city farmers under the different agricultural districts of the Office of the City Agriculturist. Costing a total of P19.7M, the 7 units 4-wheel tractors were purchased by the Dalipe administration with the intention of providing…
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Zambo City gears up for Fiesta Hermosa 2023
Preparations for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2023 have shifted to high gear, with less than a month before it kicks off Oct. 1. Mayor John Dalipe convened city department heads and division chiefs for the regular huddle Monday morning, September 11, to tackle details of the preparation for the grandest Festival in Zamboanga Peninsula. City…
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City pursues Isla Sta. Cruz project
Concerned agencies convened Wednesday to tackle issues and to step up the implementation of the Inclusive Science for Livelihood in Agri-Aqua (ISLA) in Small Islands Enhancing Livelihood through Science and Technology in the Great Sta. Cruz Island. This, as Mayor John Dalipe has directed agencies concerned to expedite the project and ensure the city meets…
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ZC joins 3rd quarter NSED
The city government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe joined the nationwide observance of the 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) Thursday afternoon, September 7. Spearheaded by the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) in coordination Bureau of Fire Protection, Zamboanga City Police Office and other agencies, the earthquake drill commenced at…
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Zambo City to host first-ever PH ROTC Mindanao Games
After hosting the highly successful PRISAA National Games last month, Zamboanga City will host yet again another big sporting event, the Mindanao cluster of the first-ever Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (PH ROTC) Games 2023 from August 27 to September 2. A sports buff himself, Mayor John Dalipe pledged his full support to the event…
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Free wifi at the Great Sta. Cruz island
The Great Sta. Cruz Island, listed by the National Geographic as one of the 21 best beaches in the world is now connected to the world. This, as the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in collaboration with the City Government, has established free wi-fi sites at the Sta. Cruz Island as part of…
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Dalipe convenes PIAC to finalize IRR for regulatory ordinance
Mayor John Dalipe on Thursday convened the Pantalan Inter-Agency Committee (PIAC) in a bid to finalize the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) that shall guide the implementation of City Ordinance No. 553, otherwise known as “The Ports, Wharves, Piers, Fish and/or Beach Landings, Finger/Mini Wharves, Shipyards and Other Similar Structures Regulatory Ordinance of the City…
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Dalipe orders CEO to finish projects within schedule
Mayor John Dalipe has ordered the City Engineer’s Office to strive hard to finish road repair and rehabilitation projects within schedule to avoid inconvenience to the public especially with the opening of classes in public schools on Monday, August 28. Liza Jocson, Dalipe’s spokesperson said the mayor has tasked City Engineer Christopher Navarro to speed…
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Dalipe orders aid for tornado-hit families
Mayor John Dalipe has ordered concerned city departments to mobilize resources to assist the families affected by the whirlwind or tornado incident that hit the coastal area of barangay Sinunuc (fronting the gallera or cockpit) around 8:10am Wednesday, August 9. Mayor Dalipe has tasked the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) under Maria Socorro…
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Dalipe urges BSK aspirants to heed rules, respect electoral process
Mayor John Dalipe reminded aspiring local officials to respect and uphold the integrity of the electoral process as he called on all stakeholders to work together for a transparent and fair elections during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) Forum Wednesday, August 9, at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum. “I encourage each one…
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Local commerce chamber nominates ZC for 2023 Biz-Friendly LGU Awards
The Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce led by Atty. Carl Rubio nominates the City Government under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe for the 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards, an annual competition organization by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The official nomination form was formally signed by Atty. Rubio with…
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Int’l cruise liner mulls ZC as port of call
Stakeholders in cruise tourism accompanied by Tourism Regional Director Dara May Cataluña and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian pay a courtesy visit to Mayor John Dalipe in City Hall Tuesday afternoon (August 1) on the sidelines of their exploratory efforts in opening the Zamboanga port for cruise calls. Dubbed as the Cruise Tourism, Port Facility…
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Zambo teachers ready to serve BSK elections
Public school teachers in Zamboanga City are ready to serve the manual Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 30, this year, according to District 1 Election Officer Atty. Stephen Roy Cañete. The COMELEC in collaboration with the Department of Education is deploying more or less 4,000 teachers for the Oct. 30 elections, of…
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First-ever City Library Open House event launched
Mayor John Dalipe leads the launching of the City Library’s first-ever Open House event and the 3rd Annual Summer Learn program, Wednesday, August 2. Intended to promote literacy and reading among young children, the Open House celebration from Aug 2-11 provides book lovers the opportunity to explore the world of books and knowledge as well…
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Dalipe reconstitutes TF Karne
Mayor John Dalipe issued Executive Order (EO) No. JD 2023-049 reconstituting the Task Force Karne (TF Karne), an enforcement team tasked to monitor the implementation of and compliance with City Ordinance (CO) No. 2017-178, otherwise known as the “Meat Inspection Code of Zamboanga City,” as amended. Signed on July 27, the said executive order provides…
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City checks biz compliance with CCTV ordinance
The City Government has started series of inspections of business establishments to check compliance of the ordinance mandating the installation of operational closed circuit television (CCTV) system. Ordinance 499 approved 3 years ago, mandates the installation of CCTV systems in business establishments operating in the city. It is one of the measures to intensify the…
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Dalipe-led ZCTIPC holds dialogue with stakeholders on no parking edict
Mayor John Dalipe, who chairs the Zamboanga City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (ZCTIPC) presided a dialogue with micro-entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to thresh out concerns and come up with acceptable solutions related to the implementation of a city ordinance prohibiting parking on streets. The dialogue, held at the City Hall conference room Monday, July 31,…
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BSK election set October 30
Preparations for the upcoming barangay and SK elections are underway, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) reported Tuesday, August 1. District 1 Election Officer Atty. Stephen Roy Cañete said the election period is from August 28 to October 29, with the election day proper set on October 30. Filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) will…
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TF Buenas pursues monitoring of night spots
City government personnel composing Task Force Buenas aggressively pursues monitoring of night spots and similar establishments to check compliance with health and sanitation laws and regulations. Sanitary Inspector Engr. Joy Sese of the City Health Office said a total of 61 establishments have been inspected since Task Force Buenas was created in May this year….
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City, ASMAE forge alliance to promote Sama Bajau children’s rights
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe and the French NGO Association of Soeur Emmanuelle (ASMAE) represented by Country Representative in the Philippines Michael Bisnar on Thursday, July 27, formally forge a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of the Promotion of Child Rights of Internally Displaced Ethnic Group of Sama Bajau (PEACE) project…
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Dalipe banners initiatives for senior citizens
Mayor John Dalipe welcomes Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes and national officials of the Federation of Senior Citizens Affairs of the Philippines (FSCAP) during the latter’s visit to City Hall recently. The courtesy visit to the mayor was on the sidelines of an event organized by the FSCAP national chapter in collaboration with…
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Dalipe fetes ZC weightlifting, swimming teams for medal haul in nat’l tilts
Mayor John Dalipe Monday, July 31, leads recognition rites for Zamboangueño athletes who hauled medals in recently concluded National Weightlifting Championships held in Bacolod City from July 10-16 and the 2023 Kadagayaan Festival Inter-Club Invitational Swim Meet held at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex June 22-26. Also awarded with certificates of recognition…
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Dalipe recognizes top BNS
Mayor John Dalipe recognized top barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) in the city and the region, as he led the 2023 Nutrition Month culminating program at a local hotel Thursday, July 27. Organized by the National Nutrition Committee in collaboration with the City Health office and the Department of Health, the event honored the dedication and…
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Dalipe leads payout for 6th batch of COVID survivors
Mayor John Dalipe Thursday morning personally leads distribution of P3K financial assistance to 1,151 individuals who were infected with minor to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 at the KCC Mall in Gov. Camins. The recipients compose the 6th batch of COVID-19 survivors who were infected with COVID-19 from January to September 2022. They form part of…
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48 biz establishments found operating sans biz permit
The City Permits and Licensing Division has issued notices to 43 business establishments that were found to be operating without permits during a recent inspection intended to check compliance of pertinent laws and ordinances and rules and regulations. This, based on an inspection conducted by a team of personnel from the City Permits and Licensing…
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Aid for ASF-hit hog raisers reach P6.7M
The City Government’s support and assistance to hog raisers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) has already reached P6,740,980.00 as of July 24, 2023. Records released by the Task Force ASF show that the city’s assistance continue unabated, even as no new ASF case has been reported since September 2022. The assistance include indemnification…
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D1 farmers receive P5.9M farm equipment, inputs
Mayor John Dalipe joins the Department of Agriculture and District 1 Congressional Office in distributing farm inputs and equipment amounting to P5,940,862.00 to different farmer associations in the west coast, Friday, July 28. Dalipe lauded the DA-9 for the continuous efforts to help improve farmers’ productivity with the ultimate goal of ensuring food security….
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DPWH bares 103 projects worth P2 billion
The District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH9) is currently implementing a total of 103 various infrastructure projects amounting to P2.007 billion in different parts of Zamboanga City. Of the total number of projects, 66 are under construction with 35.43% accomplishment and 37 not yet started. This was announced by…
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Dalipe urges SP to review fare rate in trike ordinance
Mayor John Dalipe has asked the City Council to review and amend the Tricycle Ordinance of 2013 specifically to make fare rates more acceptable and attuned with the times. Liza Jocson, Dalipe’s spokesperson said the mayor’s move is part of the holistic approach to help resolve mounting problems on overcharging tricycle drivers. Jocson said the…
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ZC joins 45th NPDR Week celebration
Mayor John Dalipe and City Social Welfare and Development Officer Socorro Rojas lead the launching of the 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR) celebration Monday, July 17, as Zamboanga City remains unrelenting in its commitment to the welfare and protection of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Themed: “Person with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights Towards…
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CPOC seeks to double city’s police stations to 22
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has passed a resolution requesting the Philippine National Police (PNP) through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to increase or double the number of police stations in Zamboanga City from 11 at present to 22. Aimed at intensifying police visibility to…
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City mobilizes fare dispatchers to avert fare overcharging
To avert instances of overcharging by tricycle and taxi drivers, the City Government through the City Administrator’s Office has deployed some 50 fare dispatchers in strategic locations starting July 10 to 19, as Zamboanga City plays host to the 2023 National PRISAA Games. Specifically, the dispatchers are tasked to issue LGU Dispatch Slips and mediate…
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PRISAA Bicol prexy cites Zambo’s successful sports dev’t program
The president of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Region 5 is all praises for Zamboanga City as host of the PRISAA National Games 2023, citing the city’s exceptional success in terms of sports development and sports tourism programs. Edgar C. Balasta, who heads the 567-strong delegates from Bicol region, biggest delegation in the ongoing…
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SIM Card Registration ends July 25, 2023
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)-IX urged all unregistered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card users to register under the SIM Card Registration Act (Republic Act No. 11934) before the July 25 deadline to avoid the consequences of non-compliance. “If you don’t register your SIM card, all your transactions, social media accounts, to include your e-wallet accounts…
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CSWDO set aid payouts for Zambo senior citizens
Upon the instruction of Mayor John Dalipe, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is currently finalizing the schedules for the payouts of social pension and other financial assistance due the senior citizens in Zamboanga City. CSWD Officer Ma. Socorro Rojas told the press briefing in City Hall Tuesday morning that scheduled for release…
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No new ASF case in ZC for 290 days; monitoring, assistance ongoing
Zamboanga City has recorded no new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) for the past 290 days, the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) reported Tuesday, July 11. Likewise, 86 blood samples collected from sentinel pigs released in affected areas tested negative for the ASF virus. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said the city is…
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Dalipe ensures that airport transfer project on track
Mayor John Dalipe continues to demonstrate strong political will in pursuing the completion of priority projects under his administration as he celebrated his first year as local chief executive. This as he met with concerned offices and personnel las Monday to ensure the airport transfer project remains on track as far as land acquisition is…
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CHO warns anew vs leptospirosis
The City Health Office (CHO) urges residents to take precautionary measures against leptospirosis as the city experiences flooding from inclement weather. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite warns the public not to take the bacterial infection lightly as it can cause a wide range of complications and ultimately lead to death when left untreated. “It…
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ZC to host first-ever ROTC Games
Zamboanga City will be the launching site for the first-ever Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games slated end of August this year. This, as Zamboanga City won the bid for the holding of the Mindanao leg of the said event that will be organized by the Philippine Sports Commission, Commission on Higher Education (CHED),…
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Dalipe marks 1st year anniversary with free services to residents
To mark his 1st-year anniversary since his election and assumption into office, Mayor John Dalipe sponsored an outreach mission for city government employees at the City Hall lobby from 8am to 5pm, Monday, July 3. The services offered included blood sugar testing, blood pressure monitoring and blood letting activity: dental services; COVID-19 vaccination; free massage;…
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Dalipe cites sports camp as training ground for exceptional athletes
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning leads the opening of the 26th Summer Learn to Play a Sports program at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, as he expressed hopes that another Olympic medal will be achieved for the country in the future through the basic sports summer camp. Some 4,000 children aged 7 to 15 have…
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Mayor Dalipe, Gov. Hofer convene joint RDC-RPOC gab in Isabela City
Mayor John Dalipe and Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Ann K. Hofer, chairpersons of the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of the Zamboanga Peninsula or Western Mindanao Region, jointly convened the quarterly meeting of both councils in Isabela City, Basilan Province on Friday, June 23. The move was a reaffirmation…
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Dalipe cites need for collaboration, dialogue in vehicle modernization program
Mayor John Dalipe yesterday morning joined officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and other concerned government agencies in a consultative forum on issues regarding the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) in the city. In his message during the first part of the forum held at the City…
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USAID, LGU hold capacity training for BIONs, CSOs
Around 40 barangay information officers (BIONs), leaders of CSOs and people’s organizations, and students underwent a communication training spearheaded jointly by the US Agency for International Development through its Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (USAID-CHANGE) program with the City Planning Development Office (CPDO) and the Demand Generation Task Group of the city government Friday,…
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ZCPO hunts down 154 drug personalities
The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) is continuously hunting down 154 drug personalities, who remain at large as of June 25, this year. ZCPO spokesperson Lt. Col. Paul Adrew Cortes reported during the second quarter meeting of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe onxf Monday, June 26, that out of…
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ZC joins World Drug Day celebration
The City Government joins the worldwide celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAI) or World Drug Day Monday, June 26 which is aimed to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse. The event is celebrated among United Nation member states including the…
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CHO renews anti-dengue awareness drive
The City Health Office Monday launches a renewed anti-dengue awareness campaign covering 10 barangays with highest attack rate from January to present. However, City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite said the anti-dengue advocacy emphasizing on the 4S strategies and dengue awareness is a year-round campaign. The launching Monday is in line with the observance of…
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ZC rolls out ‘Bivalent Covid Vaccine’
Health authorities started administering bivalent COVID-19 shots to priority groups Monday, June 26, as the Department of Health together with Mayor John Dalipe, City Health Office and Zamboanga City Medical Center spearheaded the Regional kick off of the third booster vaccination for A1 and A2 at the ZCMC conference room. Mayor Dalipe said with the…
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Dalipe forms 2023 Zambo Hermosa Fest committees
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order creating committees that will oversee preparations for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2023 set in October. Executive Order JD 2023-057 formalizes the creation of 17 sub-committees with Mayor John Dalipe as overall Festival Chairperson with City Administrator Mario Yanga and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian as co-chairpersons. The…
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Dalipe welcomes new ADZU President
Mayor John Dalipe warmly welcomes Fr. Guillrey Anthony “Ernald” Andal, SJ, the newly-designated president of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), as the latter pays a courtesy visit to City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Fr. Andal was formally installed as the 5th ADZU president in ceremonies held at the ADZU Campus last Saturday, June 17. He…
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Anti-smuggling drive yields P64M worth of contrabands
On orders of Mayor John Dalipe, operatives of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) under Col. Alexander Lorenzo have confiscated a total of P64.150 million worth of assorted contrabands, mostly cigarettes and red onion, for the period January to June 18, this year. ZCPO spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes reported during the press briefing Monday…
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Local School Board approves Read Juan program
The Local School Board chaired by Mayor John Dalipe on Thursday, June 21, approved the city-led program dubbed Read Juan on Project Reading Engagement Across Developmental Stages or READS. The program forms part of Mayor Dalipe’s thrust on early childhood care and development through strategic partnership with the City Schools Division Office. Aside from the…
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Oath-taking rites, summit mark 12th Dia de Fundacion Chabacano
The oath-taking ceremonies of the members of the Local Council for Culture, Arts, and History (LCCAH) and the 1st Chabacano Summit will highlight the 12th Dia de Fundacion de Chabacano set Friday, June 23. Mayor John Dalipe will lead this year’s celebrations, which will officially kick off with the 1st Chabacano Summit from 1 PM…
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449 ASF-hit hog raisers receive cash aid
The City Government sustains assistance to hog raisers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) even as no new cases have been reported in the last 269 days. This, as Mayor John Dalipe together with Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja Wednesday morning led the distribution of financial aid to 449 ASF-hit hog raisers as part of the…
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USAID, LGU forge partnership for CHANGE projects
The U.S. Agency for International Development through its Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE) and the City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe have officially sealed their partnership for the implementation of projects aimed to strengthen democratic governance. On Tuesday, June 20, USAID CHANGE Project Chief of Party Sergio Andal Jr. formally turned over…
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Dalipe leads Rizal bday rites
Mayor John Dalipe led the ceremony commemorating Dr. Jose Rizal’s 162nd birth anniversary, with the theme: “Rizalism: Conservation of Ecology and Natural Resources” at Plaza Rizal, 7am of June 19, 2023. In his keynote message, Dalipe encouraged Zamboangueños most especially the youth, to embrace the national hero’s legacy as a compass for nation building. “Let…
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Zambo to plant 12,500 trees on Arbor Day
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe intends to plant 12,500 indigenous trees in the mountain ranges of Barangay Lumayang on Arbor Day this coming Sunday, June 25. City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Reynaldo S. Gonzales has sent out letters inviting community leaders and other stakeholders to participant…
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City Gov’t fetes Int’l Para athlete
Mayor John Dalipe led the City Government in recognizing Zamboangueño Muhaimin Ulag who bagged the bronze medal in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke SB9 at the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023 in Cambodia held June 3-9. Ulag was accompanied by his coach Rene Sta. Teresa and his parents during his presentation during the City Hall flag…
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Dalipe follows through PRISAA preps
Mayor John Dalipe Monday, June 19, personally looks into the status of preparations for the 2023 National Private Schools Athletic Association Games slated in Zamboanga City from July 13-19. National PRISAA Executive Director Elbert ‘Bong’ Atilano and City Sports Division Chief Dr. Cecil Atilano presented updates on the preparations being done in the billeting and…
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New City Planning Officer, 28 other city employees take oath
Ma. Luz Agbayani takes her oath as new City Planning and Development Coordinator before Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning in City Hall. Agbayani takes over the post left vacant by Jojo Sicat, who expired due to a lingering illness last March 29, 2022 at the age of 55. Also sworn into office was the new…
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City Planning Office renews appeal for public support to CBMS activity
The city government through the City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC) appeals anew to all residents to participate in the ongoing community-based monitoring system (CBMS) activity to enable the Dalipe administration to more effectively identify and prioritize plans, programs, policies and initiatives for Zamboanga. “It is important for everyone to cooperate in this data-gathering activity…
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OCVET resumes anti-rabies vax campaign
With the arrival of fresh stocks of vaccines, the Office of the City Veterinarian resumed its Oplan Alis Rabis vaccination campaign in the barangays with Tulungatung as its kick-off site Tuesday, June 20. A total of 411 cats and dogs or 50% of the target population of 822 with 243 clients were served during the…
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ZCPO solves 13 shooting incidents
The Zamboanga City Police Office is still investigating 14 of the total 38 shooting incidents that occurred in the city for the period January to June 18 this year, according to its spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes. Col. Cortes said 11 shooting incidents have been cleared and 13 have been solved, thus giving the ZCPO…
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City institutionalizes creation of Adolescent, Youth Health Dev’t Council
Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday morning formally signed Ordinance 607, creating the Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Council in the city, manifesting his unrelenting commitment to ensure a better and brighter future for the young generation. The ordinance, principally authored by Councilors Cary John Pioc, Lilibeth Nuño, El King Omaga, Al Jihan Edding, Rogelio Valesco…
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City to revisit trike ordinance
The local government is considering revisiting the city’s tricycle ordinance to make it more adaptive to the changing times and allow for a more flexible manner of resolving complaints. Assistant city administrator Cesar Raz admitted during last Tuesday’s press briefing at City Hall that City Ordinance No. 185, otherwise known as the Motorized Tricycle Franchising…
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City gov’t workers urged anew to get booster shots
The Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council [ZCDRRMC] chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has passed a resolution, encouraging once again the city government employees and their families to get vaccinated for booster shots against Covid-19. The resolution was approved during the council’s second quarter meeting Tuesday afternoon, during which the City Health Office reported…
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ZCPO intensifies security operations amid crime hike
The Zamboanga City Police Office [ZCPO] has intensified its security operations, particularly within the central business district and, following a significant increase in crime volume from January to May 21, this year as compared to the same period last year. ZCPO spokesperson Col. Paul Andrew Cortes reported during the press briefing in City Hall last…
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City focuses on flood control, drainage projects
The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is closely monitoring the status of its flood control program, slope protection, drainage systems and other related projects to ensure their timely completion. The move is in response to Mayor John Dalipe’s directive to city engineer Chris Navarro to fast track the repair of slope protection and similar projects in…
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Dalipe welcomes 1,222 SPES beneficiaries to LGU
Some 1,222 college students, composing the first batch of Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) underwent orientation in preparation for their deployment in city government offices and the barangays from June 19 to July 14. In a message during the opening program held at the City Coliseum in Tetuan Tuesday morning, Mayor John…
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ZC showcases hidden treasures
The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday night mounted the first-ever Riqueza de Baul, an artifact collection competition, showcasing rare but relevant historical or cultural objects that were hidden from public view. Mayor Dalipe described the event as a celebration of the true treasures of Zamboanga City stressing that the city’s “heritage sites,…
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LGU markets log P47.5M in revenues for 2022
The local markets under the city government’s economic enterprise operations pulled in a total of P47.5M in revenue for 2022, the Office of the City Administrator reported Tuesday, May 30, during the regular press briefing at City Hall. Assistant City Administrator Cesar Raz said the Main Public Market generated an annual income of Php 26.9M,…
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Dalipe orders intensified drive vs parking on streets
Mayor John Dalipe has orderd an intensified implementation of a city ordinance prohibiting parking on streets in accordance with the DILG memorandum circular 2019-121 directing all local government units to remove all road obstructions. This, as the mayor expressed full support to Ordinance 601 enacted on March 13, 2023, amending Ordinance 248 which used to…
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Dalipe reiterates commitment to 1M tree program
Mayor John Dalipe urges city government employees to be proactive and engaged in measures to care for nature for the benefit of the future generation as he reiterated his commitment to plant 1M trees during his term as chief executive. The mayor said this as he addressed employees during the flag raising ceremony Monday morning…
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Preps for Hermosa Festival underway
Upon instruction of Mayor John Dalipe, the city government is now preparing the calendar of activities and budgetary requirements for this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Festival “Celebracion de Colores” in October. This time, however, what used to be a month-long celebration will be limited until October 11 only to give way for the campaign period of…
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ZC rolls out supplemental immunization activity
Zamboanga City Tuesday, May 2, kicks off the nationwide measles, rubella and polio supplemental immunization activity (MR-OPV SIA) deploying over 100 vaccination teams to reach out target population by the end of the month. Mayor John Dalipe together with City Health Office personnel and barangay officials led the kick off ceremony at the Sangali covered…
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DOLE9: No new wage order yet for ZamPen
The possibility of a new wage order for Zamboanga Peninsula region may be remote at this time of the year, considering that the existing wage order has not reached its one year validity yet. This was explained by Department of Labor (DOLE9) Regional Director Albert Gutib during the press briefing in City Hall Tuesday, saying…
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60 hires on the spot on Labor Day Job Fair
A total of 60 job applicants were hired on the spot during the day-long job fair held in line with the 121st Labor Day celebration at the KCC Mall in Gov. Camins Monday, May 1. As of 5pm May 1, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 through the City Public Employment Service Office…
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Dalipe reiterates zero-tolerance on smuggling activities
Mayor John Dalipe the other day reaffirmed his support to anti-smuggling efforts as he reiterated his zero-tolerance approach on any and all smuggling activities in the city. The mayor said this, as he witnessed on April 28 the condemnation of 19,419 master cases and 667 reams of smuggled cigarettes amounting to P1.43B – the largest…
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Zamboangueñas Excelente Awards highlight Dia de Mam Caling
The recognition of 4 accomplished women who excelled in their respective fields highlighted the commemoration of the 102nd birth anniversary of the late mayor Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat or Dia de Mam Caling, Wednesday, April 26 at Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca. Mayor John Dalipe led the recognition rites for ‘Zamboangueñas Excelente’, a joint project…
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Dalipe admin earmarks P400M for infra projects
The city government of Zamboanga under the leadership of Mayor John Dalipe has earmarked more or less P400 million for various infrastructure projects, most of which are under construction and the rest for implementation this year. This was revealed by City Engineer Christopher Navarro, who said most of these projects are rehabilitation of dilapidated roads,…
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USAID, LGU forge alliance for efficient info dissemination
Members of the Zamboanga media and other stakeholders and the City Government’s Public Information Office gathered for a 2-day workshop April 20-21 to come up with a strategic communication plan to strengthen information dissemination and community engagement on government plans, projects and activities. Held under the auspices of the USAID-CHANGE, the 2-day session held at…
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Airport runway rehab to affect airbus flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Zamboanga has advised air travellers to and from the city to gear up for the eventual closure, albeit temporary, of the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) runway to airbuses as rehabilitation works in the facility continues. CAAP-Zamboanga officer-in-charge Engr. Jaime Vicente Santos during yesterday’s weekly press briefing at…
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CPOC okays creation of IATF on peace, security
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) chaired by Mayor John Dalipe has approved during its second quarter meeting Tuesday, April 25, the creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Peace and Security of Zamboanga City as recommended by Task Force Zamboanga. Spearheaded by Mayor Dalipe, the IATF Zamboanga follows a recommended structure that…
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World Food Expo slated in Zambo in June
The local government is finally bringing the World Food Expo (WOFEX), dubbed as The Ultimate Food Show Experience, to Zamboanga this June in a bid to open even more business opportunities in the city. Through the WOFEX REGIONALS, the biggest and most prestigious food trade show in the country is finally coming to Zamboanga City…
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Rat for rice program underway
Through the initiative of Mayor John Dalipe, the City Health Office recently set into motion the Rat for Rice Program, a strategy to help curb leptospirosis incidences in the city. The program was launched April 23 and will run until April 29, 2023 in 7 barangays where high cases of leptospirosis were recorded during the…
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‘Fiesta Cultural’ kicks off Zambo Verano Fest 2023
Fiesta Cultural, an activity showcasing the rich and colorful history and diverse culture of Zamboanga City, kicked off the Zamboanga Verano Festival (Summer Festival) 2023 Monday, April 14 at Plaza Pershing. Mayor John Dalipe keynoted the event that featured the Pangalay competition and the Food Festival and organized jointly by the City Government through the…
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Dalipe convene local IATF on COVID-19; ZC placed under alert level 1
Mayor John Dalipe is set to convene the local Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 (IATF) anytime this week to discuss measures and strategies amidst the heightened alert level imposed by the national IATF in some areas from April 15-30, 2023 with some restrictions that need to be followed. Based on Resolution No. 6-C series of…
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Applications for nat’l pabahay program ongoing
The local government through the Housing and Land Management Division (HLMD) is still accepting applications for the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH), the national socialized housing program under the Marcos administration. “We still have more units to be availed by our residents here in Zamboanga City,” HLMD chief Rodrigo Pagotaisidro said Tuesday, April 25,…
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All flood-affected families will be assisted – CSWDO
City Social Welfare and Development Officer Socorro Rojas Monday addressed complaints of unfair distribution of relief assistance to flood-hit families saying all those affected – be they at the evacuation centers or home-based, will be given aid. Rojas said the relief operations have started targeting those who have evacuated to evacuation centers following profiling, assessment…
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Dalipe vows to prioritize anti-flooding projects
Mayor John Dalipe has vowed that city government of Zamboanga under his leadership will work hard to jumpstart the construction of what he termed as the state-of-the-art anti-flooding projects that will prevent the occurrence of massive flooding as it was in recent weeks. Speaking at the flag raising ceremony Monday morning, Mayor Dalipe stressed that…
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WMPC turns over P4.7M equipment to City Gov’t
The Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC), a power generation facility operated by the Alson’s Power Group on Monday turned over to the City Government P4.7 million worth of equipment in support of the city’s anti-COVID-19 response. Mayor John Dalipe and City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Miravite personally received the transportation facilities and personal protective equipment…
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Seized illegal mufflers, firecrackers destroyed in public
Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning led the destruction of 332 illegal open pipe motorcycle mufflers, several boxes of firecrackers including boga, a homemade cannon, and other confiscated items in a public ceremony held after the flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall. To manifest commitment to public safety and security, Dalipe personally maneuvered a…
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Dalipe signs, endorses 3-year investment priority plan
Mayor John Dalipe has signed the Zamboanga City Investment Priority Plan 2023-2025, establishing the city’s investment priority areas and investment incentive policies for the next three years with the aim of spurring local economic growth. Mayor Dalipe, as chairperson of the City Development Council Executive Committee (CDC ExeCom), signed the Investment Priority Plan during a…
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Dalipe issues guidelines on sand, gravel extraction
Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order providing for the guidelines regulating the extraction and hauling or transportation of sand and gravel aggregates, the apprehension and impoundment of motor vehicles used in violation thereof. In his Executive Order No. JD 2023-004 dated Jan. 5, Mayor Dalipe ordered the following acts or omissions to be…
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BOSS receives 800 applications on day 1
The City Government’s Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) received its highest number of applications for first day operations yesterday, January 3. The BOSS closed day 1 of the business renewal and registration period with 856 applications, the highest number of applications recorded in a day in BOSS history according to Business Permit and Licensing Office…
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Christmas floods ruin P3.9M worth of agri’l crops
Heavy rains that triggered floods last Christmas day inundated P3.99 million worth of agricultural crops in at least 6 agricultural districts in the city. A summary of damage assessment report prepared by the City Agriculturist Office, show that a total of 105.99 hectares of farms planted with rice in barangays Boalan, Talisayan, Recodo, Cabaluay, Culianan,…
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TAB starts accepting trike permit renewal
The Tricycle Adjudication Board (TAB) of Zamboanga City is expecting more than 5,000 tricycle operators to renew their franchises this year even as it vowed to look into the 324 units that did not renew last year. Edwin Duco, Administrative Officer of the City Legal Office made the projection Wednesday, saying that the Board had…
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BOSS 2023 kicks off, expects 14k renewals, registrations
The local government expects to process around 14,000 business permit renewals and new registrations through the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) which officially commenced its operations on the first working day of 2023. As with previous years, the BOSS operations – the simplified procedure for renewing/ acquiring business permits – is housed at the Centro…
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ZC records 2 fireworks-related injuries
Two fireworks-related injuries were reported during the New Year revelry in Zamboanga City. No death, fireworks ingestion and stray bullet injury was recorded, according to the report of the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the City Health Office (CHO). The first case involved a 39-year old male from Barangay Tolosa sought medical treatment at…
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Police confiscate assorted firecrackers
Police authorities confiscated assorted firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in line with the strict enforcement of Ordinance 569 or the Firecracker Law during the holidays leading to the New Year’s Eve revelry. Among those confiscated were kwitis, sparklers, silver fountains, five-star triangle, toy cap guns, cosmos ring caps, seven colors, three star, watusi, trompillo, luces, sputnik…
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CHO reminds public: Covid-19 still a threat
Even though the city’s Covid-19 cases have dropped below 100, the dreaded coronavirus disease remains a potent threat to public health, especially among senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals. City Health Officer Dr. Amor Dulce Miravite issued the reminders Tuesday, saying that Zamboanga City has registered only three new Covid-19 cases for a total of 56(1%)…
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SIM CARD REGISTRATION, PRINCIPIANDO ESTE DIA
PRINCIPIANDO ESTE DIA, TODO SIM cards necesita ya registra, base na Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act que ya firma el Presidente Bongbong Marcos, como parte de solucion contra maga crimen que tiene que hace na usada de SIM cards. Simula na ngayong araw ang pagrerehistro ng mga SIM card alinsunod sa Subscriber Identity…
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Dalipe to city gov’t workers: Stop doing illegal activities!
“Anyone caught doing illegal activities under my administration will be sanctioned accordingly.” Thus, the stern warning of Mayor John Dalipe to all city government officials and employees during this morning’s flag raising ceremony, his first since ascending to power as city chief executive at noon Thursday, June 30. “Na di atun administracion, I wish to…
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Strengthening capacities of prosecutors, law enforcers on trafficking in persons
The City Government of Zamboanga through the City Social Welfare and Development in coordination with the Zamboanga City Sea-based Anti Trafficking Task Force (ZCSBATTF) spearheaded a two-day basic training of prosecution and investigation of trafficking in persons (TIP). The activity aimed to strengthen systems and mechanisms among stakeholders that will redound to a more coordinated…
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Mayor John Dalipe leads 1st City Hall flag ceremony, reiterates aspiration for progress
FIRST FLAG CEREMONY | Mayor John Dalipe led the City Hall flag ceremony for the first time Monday, July 4 coinciding with the Regional and City launching of the 48th Nutrition Month celebration. Starting early at 7:30am, the flag ceremony, hosted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja, was attended not only…
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Dalipe lauds Tugbungan drug bust ops
Operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the local police neutralized a suspected drug personality found to be in possession of P340K worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation along the highway of barangay Tugbungan early Sunday night. The suspect, Renante Cañete Alvarez, also known as “Tata”, was killed by the authorities…
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Mayor John Dalipe assures full support for sports, youth dev’t
Mayor John Dalipe keynoted the kick off ceremony for the 25th Learn to Play a Sports Program at the City Coliseum in Tetuan, Saturday, July 2, as he assured his all out support to the city’s sports development program not only to continue producing quality athletes but to prevent substance use problems among youth. The…
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25th Summer Learn To Play opens today
The 25th iteration of the city’s summer sports program will have its official opening kickoff today, Saturday, July 2 at the City Coliseum. Dubbed as the Basic Sports Camp “Learn to Play a Sports Program”, the activity will welcome back some 1,400 young athletes who have signed up for the offered individual and dual sport…
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Dalipe declares open gov’t policy in first EO
Mayor John Dalipe assumed power in City Hall at noon Thursday and his first official act as local chief executive was signing an executive order, mandating the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI), and the adoption of an open governance policy in Zamboanga City. In his Executive Order No. JD 2022-001, Dalipe specifically ordered…
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Beng turns over LGU docs to Dalipe
To facilitate smooth transition of power, Mayor Beng Climaco and her transition team formally turned over to Mayor-elect John Dalipe and team all essential LGU documents during rites held at the Regency Hotel in Pasonanca Tuesday afternoon. In her message, Mayor Climaco emphasized that in this time of transition, “it is imperative that local government…
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SP commends, thanks Beng for meritorious service as mayor
The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved a resolution commending and expressing gratitude to Mayor Beng Climaco for her significant contributions and invaluable and meritorious service as city mayor of Zamboanga from 2013 to 2022. The resolution was formally presented to Mayor Climaco Tuesday, June 28 at the Regency Hotel in Pasonanca coinciding with the ceremonial…
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Climaco bags Most Outstanding LCE Award on social services
Mayor Beng Climaco was awarded the Most Oustanding Local Chief Executive for her effective and efficient service delivery of social welfare and development programs and services giving emphasis on local initiatives specifically in addressing the COVID pandemic. The award was conferred by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc….
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Climaco inks TV sign language inset edict
Insets of sign language interpreters in news and public affairs programs on television and other media platforms will soon be mandatory in Zamboanga City after Mayor Beng Climaco has approved the ordinance to that effect. Enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on May 24, 2022 and approved by the mayor on May 30, Ordinance No. 574…
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P20M earmarked for City Vet clinic, animal disease lab
A City Veterinary Clinic and Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory will soon rise in the City Abattoir compound in San Roque in line with the city’s thrust to upgrading animal health services. Mayor Beng Climaco together with City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola Tuesday morning, June 14, 2022 led the groundbreaking rites for the Vet Clinic and…
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CDC okays CZBAA civil memberships
For the last time, Mayor Beng Climaco convened on Tuesday, June 14, the City Development Council (CDC), the body tasked to formulate long-term, medium-term, and annual socioeconomic development investment plans and policies of the local government unit. Top on the agenda was the approval of the City Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CZBAA) membership…
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25th Summer Learn to Play slated this July
The city’s summer sports clinic will once again open its doors to young aspiring athletes this July. The 25th Basic Sports Camp “Learn to Play a Sports Program” will officially commence on July 2 at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, after being temporarily suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Learn to…
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OCVET tightens ASF preventive measures as 10 barangays now affected
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET) continues to intensify African Swine Fever (ASF) preventive measures, as affected barangays soared to 10 as of June 10, 2022. Affected hog raisers increased to 211 while hog mortalities now total 794. Culled hogs reached 430. The affected barangays are Canucutan in Pasonanca, Lower and Inner Mangusu, Udjong…
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Authorities renew advocacy on Child Road Safety Law
The city government with the Human Development and Empowerment Services (HDES), the Land Transportation Office (LTO), and law enforcement agencies successfully held the Child Road Safety Law Enforcement Visibility Day yesterday, June 13, in a bid to reduce child road deaths and injuries in the city. Initially hindered by the early morning rain, the activity…
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BOSS operates year-round in Centro Latino
Effective Monday, June 13, the City’s Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) will be operating year-round in Centro Latino in Paseo del Mar in line with the provisions of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business Act of 2018. BOSS will operate from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and will accept all business…
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Zamboangueño athletes feted on Independence Day
In fitting celebration of the 124th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence, Mayor Beng Climaco Sunday formally recognized Zamboangueño athletes who gave honor and pride to Zamboanga City and the country when they participated in international and national competitions. The mayor, together with other city officials handed out certificates of recognition to 31st South…
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98 barangays, security sector get new vehicles
In keeping with her administration’s formidable legacy on security as she declared in her last State of City Address (SOCA), Mayor Beng Climaco on Sunday turned over brand new motor vehicles— to each of the city’s 98 barangays and the security forces— amounting to nearly P140 million. The turnover of vehicles was one of the…
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CSC-9 approves city’s awards, incentives body
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office 9 has approved the city government’s mechanism for its Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence or PRAISE Committee, a system designed to encourage creativity, innovativeness, efficiency, integrity and productivity in the public service. This was announced today by City Human Resource Management Officer Marie Angelique “Apple”…
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Hog blood sampling continues in 5 brgys
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet) is continuously taking blood sampling from the hogs in five barangays declared as red zone due to Asian Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said at least 30 blood samples are taken from each barangay and the samples are submitted to the laboratory for testing…
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Fight against dengue rages as Zambo logs 78 new cases
The city government of Zamboanga in coordination with barangay officials has conducted vector-borne disease prevention and control activities, among other measures and actions taken in a bid to stem the continuing tide of dengue cases. This, as the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit has reported 78 new dengue cases from May 29 to June 4,…
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Beng unveils solar streetlights, other projects to end last term
Mayor Beng Climaco unveiled on Monday the newly installed solar-powered streetlights covering seven barangays in the east coast as she embarks on a series of activities and public engagements to wrap up her nine years of service as city mayor until end of this month. Funded by the national government, the more than 300 solar…
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Land appraisal work for new airport in Mercedes begins
Mayor Beng Climaco and the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) kicked off the beginning of appraisal activities for the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project (NZIADP), as they led the groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday. Climaco on Wednesday morning welcomed assessors from Land Bank of the Philippines at the proposed airport site in Mercedes to mark the…
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OCENR: Proper waste disposal is everybody’s responsibility
The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) headed by Engr. Rey Gonzales is once again calling on the residents of Zamboanga City to instill discipline and cooperation in disposing of their wastes, stressing that “it is everybody’s shared responsibility.” Gerry Polisco, head of OCENR’s Solid Waste Management Division, lamented during a radio…
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Zambo youth converge for Summer Camp
The Local Youth Development Office under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (LYDO-CSWDO) with the Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Zamboanga City Federation conducted its first summer youth camp entitled Campamento de Jovenes 2022 with the theme: Jovenes: Get Engaged! Be Heard! last April 28-29, 2022 at a local resort. Attended by…
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City Treasurer’s Office all set for May 9 polls
The City Treasurer’s Office is now in custody of the election paraphernalia which will be used in the synchronized national and local elections on Monday, May 9. City Treasurer Romelita Candido said the election materials, which include 638 boxes containing the official ballots and envelopes for voting and counting, were delivered to her office by…
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Beng dedicates Labor Day specially for ‘kasambahay’
Mayor Beng Climaco on Labor Day emphasized the importance of “kasambahay” or domestic workers in every household, stressing that they should be treated with love and respect. “Aside from giving them due compensation, the ‘kasambahay’ are part of the family they are serving and as such they should be treated with love and respect,” Climaco…
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Dengue hospitalizations hit 51
The City Health Office (CHO) has tallied 51 dengue hospital admissions as of May 1, with dengue cases continuing to soar in Zamboanga City. From January 1 to April 23, dengue cases have hit 1,444 with 14 recorded deaths. To curb dengue cases, residents are strongly urged to observe 4 o’clock habit with the 4S…
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CHO intensifies mobile vax to increase booster rate
The City Health Office (CHO) continues to intensify its efforts to increase the vaccination rate for COVID-19 booster shots in a bid to further enhance immunity against the dreaded virus. Aside from the fixed inoculation sites in key locations, CHO employs several innovative strategies such as drive-thru, house-to-house and drop-in clinics to give as many…
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Over 80% of tourism workers get booster jabs
More than half of the tourism workforce in the resorts and accommodations industries have received their COVID-19 booster shots, the City Tourism Office reported Monday, April 18. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said 82.95% of resort workers and 91% of accommodation workers have already been boosted as the local government continues to maintain vaccination drives…
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Mayor issues guidelines for Holy Week observance
Mayor Beng Climaco signed last Saturday, April 09, Executive Order No. BC 728-2022 prescribing the guidelines for the Holy Week, Solemn Paschal and Triduum celebrations in the city. Under the said order and in cognizance of the city’s Alert Level 1 status, the religious occasion shall be observed with reverential solemnity and respect subject to…
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9 positive in drug test for transport services
A total of 9 taxi, tricycle and jeepney drivers were tested positive of illegal drugs during a surprise mandatory drug testing conducted at the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) in Divisoria under the program dubbed Oplan Harabas initiated by the Zamboanga City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ZCADAC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-9). The 9 who…
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Dengue outbreak declared in Zambo
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ZCDRRMC) in an emergency meeting Friday approved a resolution declaring dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City. This, as the city exceeded dengue epidemic threshold for 4 consecutive weeks, according to the City Health Office. From January 1 to April 2, 2022, total dengue cases have reached 893 with…
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CSWDO turns over ECCD books to day care centers
The City Government of Zamboanga had distributed Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) books to day care centers in the east and west coasts as part of Climaco adminsitration’s Security, Health and Education (SHE) program. A total of 55,555 books were procured through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) at a purchase price of…
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Mayor highlights ZC resiliency in DRR confab
Mayor Beng Climaco shared the resiliency journey of Zamboanga City in an international conference on disaster risk reduction and science and technology. Mayor Climaco was selected as panelist for a technical panel on Cascading, Compound, and Systemic Risks during the 2022 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction held April 7 and…
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Flashfloods spoil P2.2M worth of crops, veggies
The City Agriculturist Office (CAO) has reported a total of P2.203 million worth of agricultural crops and vegetables were destroyed by the flashfloods following the heavy rains that inundated Zamboanga City Monday, April 5. In her report to the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC), City Agriculturist Carmencita Sanchez said hardest hit by the…
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City gets ambulance, medical equipment from IOM, German gov’t.
The city government received critical medical equipment to aid the city’s continued efforts versus COVID-19 from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the German government Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. Mayor Beng Climaco, together with City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite and City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian, welcomed the arrival of Chief of…
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Road clearing drive to resume as obstructions proliferate anew
The city government of Zamboanga through the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) together with the local police, and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG- City Office) are expected to resume the road clearing operations as illegal structural obstructions and illegal parking have proliferated anew. This was taken up during the City…
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City Planning Officer Sicat passes away
The City Government Thursday announced the passing of City Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Rodrigo S. Sicat at 11pm, March 29, due to a lingering illness. He was 56. “With profound sadness, the City Government announces the passing of Engr. Rodrigo S. Sicat, City Planning and Development Coordinator at 11pm, March 29 due to a…
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CDRRMC seeks Comelec relief on food aid; LGU provides P10M aid to Odette-hit areas
The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) has asked an exemption from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the distribution of food assistance to Covid-19 patients in the city. The request for Comelec exemption was contained in a resolution approved during the CDRRMC virtual meeting Tuesday morning, which was presided over by Dr. Elmeir…
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Mayor orders security forces to secure candidates, sorties
Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed the local police and Task Force Zamboanga to provide equal security details and safety measures to all national elections candidates, regardless of party affiliations, who come to Zamboanga City for their campaign sorties. Climaco issued the instruction during the first blended virtual and in-person joint meeting of the City Peace…
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PRO-9 reports 5.23% drop in crime solution efficiency
Police forces throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula have significantly decrease their crime solution efficiency by 5.23% during the first two months of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to the Police Regional Office 9. In its report to the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-9), the regional police command said from January to…
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CHO innovates strategies to boost vaccination
The local government continues to innovate tactics such as drive-thru, house-to-house and drop-in clinics to boost vaccination numbers and achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 in Zamboanga City. The City Health Office (CHO) has deployed a mobile vaccination team (MVT) to conduct inoculation activities in several establishments and commercial vessels to vaccinate eligible workers who are…
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Zambo imposes total ban on live birds, chickens, etc.
Following the confirmed bird flu cases in Luzon provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, Mayor Beng Climaco has issued an executive order, implementing a temporary total ban on the entry to Zamboanga City of all species of live birds (poultry and non-poultry), including day-old chicks, pullet, table egges, salted eggs, among others. The temporary total ban…
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Beng seeks stiffer DOH rule to increase booster jabs rate
In her desire to encourage more people get their booster shots, Mayor Beng Climaco was asking the Department of Health (DOH) for any measures that would further boost people’s interest to get vaccinated for the third or booster shot. Short of suggesting to make the booster shot mandatory for essential movements or travels, Climaco said…
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RPOC-9 seeks free legal services for anti-drug cops
The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC), chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco, has passed a resolution, seeking for a designation of special lawyers that would render free legal services to law enforcers involved in Pres. Duterte’s raging war on illegal drugs. Mayor Climaco authored the resolution herself, following reports that most anti-drug enforcers, either from…
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Tourism office renews appeal for MPHS compliance
The City Tourism Office renews its appeal to the public to practice discipline in complying with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) being implemented especially now that Zamboanga City has been placed under Alert Level 1 for the rest of March. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said during last Monday’s virtual press briefer that while…
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Mayor spells out assistance extended to farmers, fishers
At least 25,300 farmers and fisherfolks in Zamboanga City have received various assistance from the local government, including pests and diseases surveillance and control covering rice fields, corn and cassava plantation, among other high value crops. The city has also distributed fertilizers and other forms of support aimed at increasing rice production and as a…
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Residents urged to be vigilant vs dengue
The local government has asked residents to be vigilant and implement dengue-prevention measures. City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite said that while there is no outbreak declared, dengue cases have been on the rise, with 505 cases and 9 deaths recorded for this year. According to Dr. Miravite, statistical trends also indicate that dengue…
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NVD4 achieves 146% accomplishment
The 3-day National Vaccination Drive part 4 or NVD4 conducted from March 10 to 12 achieved a 146% accomplishment with 22,514 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered. Zamboanga City’s target for vaccination during the NVD4 was 15,413- 4,402 for second dose and 11,011 booster doses. With over 30 vaccination sites activated for the vaccination rollout, the…
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3 iso facilities closed, on standby; mask mandate stands
The Ateneo-Lantaka, Euntes, and Talisayan Mega-Isolation facilities are currently closed, with no new COVID-19 admissions, the City Health Office reported Monday. The three isolation facilities, however, remain on stand-by, should COVID cases in Zamboanga City rise. According to City Health Officer Dulce Amor Miravite, staff from the closed isolation facilities have been reassigned to other…
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BFP urges public to share in fire prevention efforts
The Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD) urges Zamboangueños to do their part in preventing destructive fires to complement the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). City Fire Marshall CInsp. Lucio Albaracin during last Monday’s virtual press briefer said fire incidents happen partly due to negligence. “Hindi po tayo nagkulang sa pagpapaalala sa kanila…
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‘Kasambahay’ desks in barangays pushed
The city government of Zamboanga is reminding all the barangay chairpersons or “Punong Barangay” on the establishment of a “Kasambahay” desk in their respective barangay hall as mandated by a city ordinance and RA 10361, otherwise known as the “Domestic Workers Act” or “Batas Kasambahay.” City Secretary Atty. Kenneth Beldua told the virtual presser Monday…
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CHO calls for continued public health standards
The City Health Office (CHO) is urging people in Zamboanga City to continue practicing the minimum public health standards against Covid-19 despite the eased restrictions and low cases. “While we are happy our Covid-19 cases have been reduced with only five new cases, we should remain vigilant and compliant to the protocols,” Dr. Dulce Miravite…
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3-day NVD4 kicks off Mar 10; 600 tourism workers set for booster shots
Workers under the tourism industry will be receiving their booster shots during the slated national vaccination drive this March 10 – 12. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian said around 600 workers are set to receive the additional booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is given at least 3 months after the primary vaccination doses….
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1,687 disadvantaged individuals get LSAP
A total of 1,687 individuals coming from disadvantaged sectors received financial assistance from the City Government through the Local Social Amelioration Program, a COVID-19 pandemic response effort. Mayor Beng Climaco led the distribution of the financial assistance Tuesday emphasizing that the local government’s help is intended to alleviate their plight amidst the challenges brought about…
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Turismo Local reminds TOEs of MPHS compliance
The City Tourism Office reminds tourism establishments to continue observing the minimum public health standards (MPHS) and safety protocols even as Zamboanga City is already placed under Alert Level 1 starting March 1st. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian last Monday said she met with members of the accredited Tourism establishments and Hotel and Restaurant Association…
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Social services get P11.9-B share from 7-year budgets
The social services sector had received around P11.9 billion combined share from the city government’s annual budgets from 2014 to 2021, marking a 105% increase in allocation over the last seven years period. Mayor Beng Climaco reported this in her State of the City Address (SOCA) to the Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday, saying that under the…
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Abong-Abong may be open for Holy Week
Barring all hitches, the famed Abong-Abong Park in Pasonanca may once again be open to the public, especially the Catholic faithful and pilgrims, during the observance of Holy Week in the second week of April. Speaking on behalf of Mayor Beng Climaco, Atty. Keneth Beldua told the virtual presser Monday that plans are afoot to…
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Runvolution kicks off Women’s Month celeb
Celebrating and honoring all women, the local government kicked off Tuesday, March 8, the National Women’s Month Celebration 2022 with the Zamboanga Music Runvolution. Spearheaded by the Special Events Team and the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS), the Zamboanga Music Runvolution began with an opening program at the Climaco Freedom Park in Abong-Abong Park. Assembly…
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Inbound travellers urged to register in S-Pass app
For safe, swift and smart travel to Zamboanga City without the hustle and bustle of travel restrictions, inbound travellers are once again enjoined to register in S-Pass application prior to actual travel. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian-Hernandez emphasized during Monday’s virtual presser that S-Pass registration ensures smooth entry to Zamboanga City during this pandemic period,…
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Beng seeks opening of A4 vaccination category
Mayor Beng Climaco has asked the national government to begin the vaccination of essential workers under the A4 vaccination category. “Hinihiling po namin na masagawa na po ang pagbukas ng A4 [priority category],” Mayor Climaco said during an interview with the national state media. The A4 priority category includes frontline personnel in essential sectors, including…
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Beng laments continued health protocol violations
Despite repeated reminders and appeals from the city government, authorities continue to record numerous violations of COVID-19 health protocols in the city. During her Monday presser, May 31, Mayor Beng Climaco lamented the continued violations which come in by the hundreds every day, based on reports from authorities and local enforcers. “Bien maca triste gayot…
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CHO-CESU explains about SA Covid variant
The city government through the City Health Office reiterates its appeal for cooperation and for widespread compliance with the prescribed minimum health and safety protocol in light of the recent confirmation of the presence of the South African COVID-19 variant in Zamboanga. City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) head Dr. Ivy Iturralde underscored the need…
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ZC adopts StaySafe QR code system
As the battle against Covid-19 intensified, Mayor Beng Climaco issued early this week an executive order that sets guidelines for the adoption and mandatory use of the “StaySafe” application, the official digital contact tracing system of the city government of Zamboanga. The system is consistent with the national government’s contact tracing platform “StaySafe.PH” being managed…
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Beng urges public to submit for vaccination vs Covid-19
Mayor Beng Climaco has appealed to the residents of Zamboanga City to submit themselves for vaccination against the dreaded novel coronavirus disease 2019 or Covid-19. Climaco issued the appeal following observations that many people are still adamant to receive the vaccines due to fear. “We have requested for more vaccines because Zamboanga City has been…
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CHO administers 40k doses of anti-covid vaccines
Per record from the City Health office, a total of 40, 225 doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Zamboanga City as of May 25, 2021. Of the total number, 35,936 are first doses while 4,289 are second doses. For first dose, 10,100 are workers in frontline health services or A1; 10, 382 are…
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3 add’l barangays cleared of illegal drugs
The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing (ROCBDC) yesterday declared cleared three of the city’s barangays of illegal drugs following an extensive deliberation proceeding. Barangays Licomo, Limaong and Lapakan successfully presented their respective anti-illegal drugs campaign, complete with documentary evidence on both past and ongoing intervention programs to rehabilitate identified persons who use drugs (PWUDs)…
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City holds COVID vaccine info drive for teachers
The city government held a series of COVID vaccination information sessions for members of the education sector in support of the ongoing rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program. Ten out of a total 14 planned information sessions have been conducted this month for principals, teachers, and administrative staff and personnel under the Department of Education…
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LTFRB rolls out free rides for healthcare workers
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has opened its free ride service for healthcare workers in Zamboanga City. In an official communication to the local government, LTFRB IX Regional Director PBGen. Johnson C. Almazan (ret) stated that the free ride service, dubbed Libreng Sakay for Healthcare Workers, is under the Service Contracting (SC)…
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NIATF vows to increase vaccine deployment to ZC, Zampen
The National Inter-Agency Task Force (NIATF) has committed to increase the number of vaccines to be deployed to Zamboanga City due to the growing COVID-19 cases as well as due to the importance of the city to the economy of Region 9. This was declared by NIATF Deputy Chief Implementer Secretary Vivencio Dizon who led…
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Zambo TFCovid seeks NIATF approval on GCQ
The local Task Force Covid last Saturday approved a resolution recommending to the National IATF to place Zamboanga City under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), a stricter restriction level in order to stop the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases here. Mayor Beng Climaco has tasked the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the chief…
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Beaches, inland resorts remain closed until April 30
Due to the rapid increase in COVID cases, the Zamboanga TFCovid-19 decided to extend the temporary closure of all beaches, beach resorts, inland water resorts, establishments with pools and other similar establishments to April 30, 2021. An executive order amending EO 647-2021 will be issued anytime.Mayor Beng Climaco issued EO 647 last April 1 mandating…
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City to roll out SPaSS
Pursuant to the instructions contained in the National IATF Resolution No.101 series 2021 dated February 26, 3021, the Computer Division of the Office of the City Mayor and DOST-9 spearheaded an orientation meeting Thursday, April 8 to roll out the Safe, Swift and Smart Passage or S-PaSS. The meeting was participated by the CDRRMO representatives…
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Climaco orders 700-bed isolation facilities readied
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase in Zamboanga City, nearly hitting the 200 mark as of yesterday, Mayor Beng Climaco has instructed concerned offices to prepare at least 700-bed isolation facilities in case the situation worsens as it was during the first wave of the pandemic last year. In an emergency meeting yesterday, Climaco instructed…
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CHO deploys 400 contact tracers
The city government of Zamboanga through the City Health Office has already deployed around 400 contact tracers to the different barangays, placing the contact tracing ratio at 1:27. Of the total number of contact tracers, 300 were hired by the city government and 100 by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The contact…
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Social gatherings strictly limited to 50 persons only
Due to the continuing surge in Covid-19 cases, Mayor Beng Climaco issued on March 31 an executive order providing guidelines for all kinds of social gathering and similar events in the city of Zamboanga. Under Section 5 of Executive Order 645-2021, a maximum of 50 persons only are allowed to attend private social activities such…
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Beng calls for in-depth probe on Lee slay
Mayor Beng Climaco has ordered an in-depth probe into the murder of a lady Pepsi-Cola official in Tetuan last February 18 as she strongly condemned the incident. Loisabelle Agustin Lee, 48 years old of Estrada Street, Tetuan was slain by an unidentified person while she was driver her car on her way home around 6pm,…
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LGU, Manila Water negotiate for waste-to-value project
The City Government and the Manila Water Total Solutions (MWTS) are fast tracking negotiations for a Joint Venture Agreement on the implementation of the Waste-to-Value Project (WTV) that will ensure proper treatment and processing of solid waste while lowering dependency on landfills in the city. During the third kick-off/ negotiation meeting with MWTS via zoom…
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Beng eyes livelihood aid for RCO-affected families
Mayor Beng Climaco planned a relocation site for those whose livelihood have been affected by the road clearing operations as mandated by Pres. Duterte through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). “We fully support Pres. Duterte’s order on road clearing, but when it comes to the interest of our people, I will stand…
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R.T. Lim Blvd project unveiled on Feb. 26
Zamboanga City will celebrate its 84th Charter Day on February 26, and what better way to mark such historic event than the inauguration of a tourist landmark, the newly completed rehabilitation and beautification of R.T. Lim Boulevard. Mayor Beng Climaco said the inauguration rites will strictly follow the health protocols such as the wearing…
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OCVET facilitates RSBSA enrollment
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVET), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-9 rolls out the enrollment for the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) for livestock and poultry for 2021. RSBSA refers to the electronic compilation or database or basic information of farmers, farm laborers, fishermen and target beneficiaries of agriculture-related…
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139 tourism-oriented establishments licensed
The licenses of at least 139- tourism oriented business establishments have been renewed, giving them the go signal to operate provided they observe the strict minimum health protocols against Covid-19. City Tourism Officer Sarita Sebastian announced this during the virtual press briefing Monday. Of the total licensed tourism-oriented establishments, 25 are hotels and…
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City conducts info sessions on COVID-19 vaccine
The local government is holding a series of information sessions with key sectors as part of its ongoing preparations for the vaccination rollout in Zamboanga City. Dubbed the Information Session on COVID-19 Vaccination, the information and dissemination activity seeks to boost efforts to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the national COVID-19 vaccination…
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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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Integrated Bus Terminal Rentals
# Type Number of Units Store Name Owner Monthly Rental 1 Food Service 1 Baker’s Field Ester Perez ₱ 6,000.00 2 Food Service 1 Paradise Bakers Edmar To ₱ 6,000.00 3 Food Service 1 Mi Paborito Bakeshop Joseph Ruiz ₱ 6,000.00 4 Food Service 1 Apolinario Store Elsa Monteron ₱ 6,000.00 5 Food Service 1…
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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. Following the fire incident in Curuan on Saturday, June 2, Climaco ordered city Fire Marshal Supt. Jhufel Brañanola to immediately review and evaluate all fire stations in the city, including the…
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Climaco: Nat’l gov’t to buy Cabatangan
Mayor Beng Climaco was visibly elated to announce yesterday that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) has finally acceded to her consistent pleadings for the national government to purchase the properties, measuring 619,606 kilometers or 71.96 hectares, of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) situated in Barangay Cabatangan, this city. Climaco made the announcement after…
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Climaco wants smuggled rice at naval gym probed
Mayor Beng Climaco yesterday requested the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Navy to coordinate with the police in order to investigate the smuggled rice that allegedly came from the naval gym in Upper Calarian. Climaco was referring to an incident on June 2 at about 9:50 p.m. when the police, while conducting roving patrol,…
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Beng bares P69M budget for teachers’ allowance
The local government Zamboanga has earmarked P69 million for the incentive allowance for teachers this year. Mayor Beng Climaco said the incentive allowance has increased from P43 million and P47 million in 2016 and 2017, respectively, to P69 million for 2018. The increase translates to a P1,000 cash allowance for each teacher from the…
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Ombudsman dismisses anew Musa’s cases vs city officials
Erstwhile City Councilor Ismael Musa has suffered another debacle in his series of legal battles against city government officials after he was ousted as Indigenous People’s Mandatory Representative in the Sangguniang Panlungsod, this time the Ombudsman dismissed for want of substantial evidence the cases he filed against his successor Tungkuh Hanapi, Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde,…
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City fetes 38 retirees
Mayor Beng Climaco recognized the service and dedication of retired local government employees in simple ceremonies dubbed “Despedida de Agradecimiento para los Retirados de Govierno” on Monday morning. Thirty eight employees who retired from government service during the period of January to June 2018 were recognized by Mayor Climaco with plaques and tokens of appreciation…
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Zamboanga City gears for Hermosa Festival 2017
A SERIES of school caravans is set to make the rounds in different campuses in Zamboanga City to promote and drum up support for the Hermosa Festival 2017. This, as the local government has lined up activities for the festival in October that would showcase the city’s cultural heritage. The highlight of the festival is…
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1. ISSUANCE OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
About the Service This is a service of the Office of the City Health Officer, Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City, certifying medical conditions of an individual as to fitness or non-fitness to engage in work or other activities. Clients Job applicants, students, sick leave applicants Requirements: 1. Official Receipt 2. Certification from attending physician Fees (Per…
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2. SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS (SPES)
About the service This is a program mandated under RA 7323 and amended by RA 7547 to help poor but deserving students pursue their education by providing employment opportunities during summer and or Christmas vacation with an objective to develop the intellectual capacities of children of poor families and harness their potentials. This project is…
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1. ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS)
About the service This is the provision of financial assistance to victims of calamities, death, unemployed individuals due to loss of employment, hospitalization and transportation expenses under the Balik Probinsya Program. The Social Workers from this Office will conduct rigid assessment before granting the assistance to the client with a maximum of P3, 000.00. Requirements:…
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3. ISSUANCE OF FISHERY PERMITS AND LICENSES
About the Service: The issuance of Fishery Permits and Licenses to Fishermen, Fishing Boat Operators of 3 gross tonnage and below (motorized and non-motorized), Fishery Structure Operators and Fishery Establishment Operators are required under the City Fishery Ordinance No. 2002-89 and Fishery Ordinance No. 2005-133. The service of the Office of the City Agriculturist, Tetuan,…
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2. RENEWAL OF BUSINESS PERMIT – BUSINESS ONE-STOP SHOP (BOSS)
About the Service: This service can be availed at the City Permits and Licenses Division, Office of the City Mayor, Ground Floor, City Hall – Main, Zamboanga City, by any person and all establishments with expiring business permit who wish to continue to operate a business legally operate as mandated by law under Zamboanga City…
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1. ISSUANCE OF NEW BUSINESS PERMIT – BUSINESS ONE-STOP SHOP (BOSS)
About the Service: This service can be availed at the City Permits and Licenses Division, Office of the City Mayor, Ground Floor, City Hall – Main, Zamboanga City, by any person and all establishments who wish to legally operate a new business as mandated by law under Zamboanga City Revenue Ordinance 92- 008. Clients: Business…
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Q4, 2012 – Goods and Services
DECEMBER 2012 13-1128-008 | Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles ABC P580,000.00 | ITB | Abstract of Bids | Notice of Award 13-1128-007 | Supply and Delivery of Other Property, Plant & Equipment ABC P4,950,000.00 | ITB | Abstract of Bids | Notice of Award 13-1128-006 | Supply and Delivery of Fuels/Fuel Additives & Lubricants & Anti-Corrosive ABC P3,604,200.00 |…
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Q4, 2018 – Civil Works
DECEMBER 2012 13-1130-014 | Improvement of Farm-to-Market Road at Sitio Cansilayan, Dulian-Bunguiao ABC P1,000,000.00 | ITB| Abstract of Bids | Notice of Award 13-1130-013 | Improvement of Farm-to-Market Road at Sitio Berano, Dulian-Bunguiao ABC P1,200,000.00 | ITB| Abstract of Bids | Notice of Award 13-1130-012 | Construction of Drainage System at Buenavista ABC P500,000.00 | ITB| Abstract…
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BIDS and PROJECTS
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mary’s holy and immaculate conception, by Francisco Rizi,Museo del Prado, 17th-century, Oil on canvas. Observed by Roman Catholic Church Significance Belief in the most pure and sinless conception of the Blessed Virgin Marywithout Original Sin Celebrations Festive pageantry, grand fireworks, cultural dancing religious and military processions, ethnic food and costumes Observances Mass and other liturgical…
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2012 Bids and Projects
ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN – FY 2012 BID RESULTS – As of June 30, 2012 – Civil Works – As of June 30. 2012 – Goods and Services ITEMS TO BID Q4, 2012 – Civil Works Q4, 2012 – Goods and Services Q3, 2012 – Civil Works Q3, 2012 – Goods and Services Q2, 2012 – Civil Works Q2,…
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Climaco vows to pursue fight vs siege perpetrators
Mayor Beng Climaco reiterated yesterday that she will continue and pursue to final justice the fight against members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who perpetrated the Zamboanga siege in 2013, this time under a new panel of prosecutors. The new panel of prosecutors, handling the rebellion and violation of the International Humanitarian Law…
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Zambo joins 120th Independence Day celebration today
The City of Zamboanga joins the nation in the observance of the 120thIndependence Day today, June 12. Mayor Beng Climaco will lead the commemoration at City Hall which will be marked with a program at 8 a.m. Expected to attend are local government officials, employees, and the different sectors, offices, and agencies in the city….
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