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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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