Zamboanga City Archives

2 Students Injured After Classmate Stabbing at School in Zamboanga City

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Jay-r Santiago in News

2 Students Sustained Injuries After Being Stabbed by Their Classmate Two students were injured after they were allegedly stabbed by a classmate at Cabaluay National High School in Zamboanga City. On Wednesday morning (July 1, 2026), two students sustained injuries after being stabbed by a classmate. The incident causes concern among students, parents, and school officials. Based on information from the police, the … Read more

2 High School Students Found Carrying Pellet Guns Outside School in Zamboanga City

June 25, 2026 by Jay-r Santiago in News

2 High School Students Found Carrying Pellet Guns Outside School Raising Concern Online Two junior high school students in Zamboanga City were found carrying pellet guns outside their school, raising concerns about safety. The incident was learned after a video showed one of the students standing outside the school fence while holding two pellet guns. Moments later, the … Read more

2 Government Workers Nabbed in Anti-Illegal Drugs Ops in Zamboanga

July 2, 2023 by Sethe in News

2 Government Workers Seized with Illegal Drugs During Police Operation in Zamboanga Police authorities arrested two (2) government workers during anti-illegal drugs operations in Zamboanga City. In separate anti-drug operations over the last two weeks, Zamboanga City Police arrested 12 persons, including two government personnel. The cops seized illegal substances valued at more than PHP1 … Read more

8-year-old Boy Accidentally Shots Friend in Zamboanga City

June 10, 2023 by Sethe in News

8-year-old Boy Playing with a Gun Accidentally Shots Friend in Zamboanga City An 8-year-old boy who was allegedly playing with a loaded gun accidentally shots his friend in Zamboanga City. A gun purportedly used by an eight-year-old child was confiscated by police. In Patalon, Zamboanga City, he inadvertently shot his 12-year-old pal. According to a … Read more

Twin Siblings Showcase Their Creativity w/ Recycled Wooden Miniature Buses

June 2, 2023 by Jay-r Santiago in News

Twin Siblings Creates Wooden Miniature Buses From Recycled Materials In a display of remarkable creativity, twin siblings from Zamboanga City have gained attention for their meticulously crafted miniature buses made from recycled wood and discarded vehicle parts. Joey and Chito Non, who have been fascinated by buses since their childhood, started making these miniature replicas … Read more

Zamboanga City to Ban Wearing of Helmets Over Shooting Incidents

February 24, 2023 by Sethe in News

Zamboanga City Government Eyes to Ban Wearing of Helmets to Deter Crimes Zamboanga city government eyes to ban the wearing of helmets to prevent crimes including the occurrence of shooting incidents. Mayor John Dalipe has requested that the Director of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Ginagene Vao-Uy, investigate whether any LGU in the country … Read more

Girl, 9, Harassed Inside Evacuation Center CR in Zamboanga City

November 15, 2022 by Sethe in News

Man Arrested for Harassing Minor Girl Inside CR of Evacuation Center in Zamboanga City Police authorities arrested a man for allegedly harassing a minor girl inside the comfort room (CR) of an evacuation center in Zamboanga City. According to the report, the man allegedly abused a nine-year-old child in the Zamboanga City evacuation facility. The … Read more

Authorities Declare Dengue Outbreak in Zamboanga City

May 27, 2022 by Jay-r Santiago in News

DOH Declare Dengue Outbreak in Zamboanga City Due to Increasing Cases The authorities have declared a dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City after the dengue cases reached over 2, 000. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that DOH-Region IX declared a dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City. 19 dengue patients have already passed away due to the mosquito-borne … Read more

Man in Zamboanga City Receives 2 Different Vaccines Within 1 Day

November 18, 2021 by Jay-r Santiago in News

Confused Man Receives 2 Different Vaccines Within 1 Day A man in Zamboanga City received two different brands of COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination site within a day. The Philippine government has been implementing stricter quarantine guidelines and health safety protocols to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease in the country, which affects … Read more