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Zamboanga Peninsula, officially designated as Region IX, is a region in Mindanao, Philippines. It is composed of the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, along with Zamboanga City and Isabela City. The region is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and economic activities centered on agriculture, fishing, trade, and industry.
Close to 5,000 residents of coastal barangays in Pagadian City were evacuated to designated evacuation centers following a tsunami threat triggered by a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao. The preemptive evacuation was ordered by the city government as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of communities along the coast. The…
The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Pagadian City has officially approved the local budget for fiscal year 2026, totaling ₱2.295 billion. This amount represents the city’s actual appropriation from its estimated local revenues. When combined with ₱8.338 billion in anticipated external funding from national government agencies, the total Annual Investment Plan reaches ₱10.633 billion, providing a major…
Zamboanga City celebrated a major milestone in its healthcare history as Zamboanga Doctors’ Hospital (ZDH) marked its 60th anniversary with a fitting tribute to six decades of service, dedication, and commitment to the people of the City of Flowers. A Legacy of Care and Commitment Themed “From Care to Commitment, From Healing to Hope,” the…
Zamboanga City is ushering in 2026 with a wave of pride as its homegrown athletes continue to bring honor to the city on both the national and international stage. From the boxing ring in Thailand to the swimming pools of Dipolog City, Zamboangueño sports talents have proven that local grit and determination can compete with…
The J.H. Cerilles State College Pagadian City Extension Campus held its 27th Commencement Exercises on June 9, 2026, sending off 543 new graduates into the workforce and further education. The ceremony, held at the Mega Gymnasium in Dao, Pagadian City, carried the theme JHCSC Future-Ready Graduates as Drivers in Advancing A.C.H.I.E.V.E for Global Excellence. Family…
Pagadian City has stepped firmly into the national retail spotlight with the opening of Robinsons Pagadian on April 3, 2025. As the 56th mall developed by Robinsons Land Corporation, it represents one of the most significant private investments Zamboanga Peninsula has seen in recent years. The mall sits strategically in front of City Hall, alongside…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — As June 23 approaches, Zamboanga City is preparing for one of its most celebrated cultural milestones — the 15th Dia de Fundacion de Chavacano, or Chavacano Foundation Day. The annual event commemorates the birth of the Chavacano language, a unique Spanish-based creole that stands as one of the pillars of Zamboangueño identity…
Zamboanga City has deployed a dedicated aid team to General Santos City. The response follows a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that caused damage across parts of Mindanao on June 8, 2026. The mission highlights the deep solidarity among local governments in the region during major disasters. Mayor Khymer Olaso personally led the send-off ceremony for the…