The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world's most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.
Inflation Drops in Zamboanga Sibugay, Offering Relief for Your Wallet
Prices are still rising — but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugay’s inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
Newlywed Slain Before His Wife’s Eyes While Dining at Burger Outlet; Police Probe Possible Clan Feud
A newlywed man was shot dead at close range while sharing a meal with his wife inside a burger outlet in Lala, Lanao del Norte. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle, and police are investigating whether the killing was linked…
Monsoon Rains in Zamboanga Sibugay: Floods Submerge Rice Fields, Displace Hundreds
Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
Double Pay Bump: BARMM Workers to See a Two-Tranche, 50-Peso Daily Wage Increase This Year Starting July 15
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the…
Radio Technician for Cotabato Broadcaster Killed in Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.
Zamboanga Sibugay Floods: Community Resilience Amidst Disaster
Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Diplahan, a landslide in Buug, and damaged homes in Payao, affecting around 800 families in Zamboanga Sibugay. With no reported casualties, local police and disaster teams quickly mobilized as residents begin the cleanup…
Letter Shows ZAMSURECO II Did Not Snub Ipil Council — It Was a Scheduling Mix-Up
Ipil Mayor clarifies ZAMSURECO II did not ignore the council invitation after a date mismatch (July 15 vs July 8). Resolutions urging ERC probe into the coop’s finances were still passed; council has yet to respond or rescind them.
Ipil Council Slams Electric Cooperative for No-Show, Demands ERC Probe Into “Worsening” Finances, Services
Ipil’s Sangguniang Bayan criticized ZAMSURECO II officials for skipping a council session and passed resolutions urging the ERC to investigate the deteriorating financial condition of the electric cooperative.
Why Pagadian City Remains the Best Choice as Zamboanga Peninsula’s Permanent Administrative Center: Landmark Study Explains
A new PIDS study says Pagadian's central location makes it the ideal permanent government seat for Region IX, promoting balanced growth.
₱3M-Bounty BIFF Leader Killed After Opening Fire on Troops During Predawn Raid in Maguindanao
Esmael Tingan Abubakar, a wanted leader of a now-defunct Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters faction, was killed in a predawn raid in Maguindanao del Norte after authorities said he opened fire while officers attempted to serve five arrest warrants. The operation…
