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Zamboanga City is a highly urbanized city in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of Mindanao, Philippines. Known as the “Asia’s Latin City,” it is rich in cultural heritage, with strong Spanish and Latin influences. The city is a major center for trade, commerce, education, and tourism in the region, and it is also famous for its unique Chavacano language, vibrant festivals, and natural attractions.
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 — In a show of solidarity and Bayanihan spirit, the Zamboanga City government has deployed its City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) to General Santos City to assist in earthquake rescue and rehabilitation efforts following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on June 8, 2026. Mayor Khymer…
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…
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…
All school buildings in Zamboanga City remain safe for occupancy after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026. Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso made the assurance on Thursday, June 11, based on the results of monitoring and structural assessments conducted by the City Engineer’s Office in coordination with…
SM City Mindpro and SM City Zamboanga brought the true spirit of bayanihan to Barangay Bolong as they joined Brigada Eskwela 2026 through a meaningful outreach activity at Mangga Elementary School. Employee-volunteers and security personnel from both SM malls worked side by side with teachers and school staff to help prepare the school for the…