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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.
Known as the Little Hong Kong of the South, Pagadian City is a coastal gem in Zamboanga del Sur that packs a surprising variety of attractions into its hilly terrain overlooking Illana Bay. From waterfalls and caves to a brand new water park and a scenic boulevard perfect for sunset walks, this city has quietly…
Every January, Pagadian City comes alive with one of the most anticipated celebrations in Mindanao, the Pasalamat Festival. In 2026, the city outdid itself with ten days of nonstop festivities from January 9 to 18, honoring Señor Santo Niño under the theme “Tinubdan sa Paglaum, Gugma ug Pagbag-o” (Source of Hope, Love, and Change). For…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Zamboanga Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) deployed a 12-man team of engineers and linemen to General Santos City on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of the Task Force Kapatid program to help restore electricity in areas devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao a day earlier. Lawyer Rommel Agan, ZAMCELCO…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Over 248,000 students returned to classrooms across Zamboanga City on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking the official start of School Year 2026-2027. The opening day coincided with a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani province at 7:37 a.m., sending strong tremors through the city. Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the suspension of…
Small business owners in Pagadian City received a welcome economic boost from the Department of Labor and Employment. The department turned over ₱820,000 worth of financial assistance to a local sole proprietorship. This funding went to ARAS, a business in Lower Lomboy, Tuburan, Pagadian City that has since grown into Advances Appliances Services, Inc. Released…
Knowledge is power, and for the youth of Pagadian City, symposiums are one of the most effective ways to build it. In March 2026, the 53rd Infantry Battalion held two back-to-back Youth Symposiums that focused on information, awareness, and civic pride. The events brought together hundreds of students from different schools across the city, all…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — SM Prime Holdings opened SM City Zamboanga on Friday, March 22, marking a major milestone as the company’s 90th mall nationwide and its eighth in Mindanao. The four-level mall along Mayor Vitaliano Agan Avenue in Barangay Camino Nuevo adds 42,000 square meters of gross leasable space to the city’s retail landscape. The…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Zamboanga City Athletic Association once again proved its dominance in regional sports, bagging 148 gold medals, 96 silver, and 92 bronze at the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet that concluded on Saturday in Isabela City, Basilan. This marks the third consecutive year that Zamboanga City has ranked first overall…