Romeo Jalosjos, Sr., founder of TAPE Inc. and former congressman, dies at 85, leaving a legacy shaped by media success and legal controversy.
Zamboanga del Norte Political Kingpin, Media Executive Romeo Jalosjos Dies
The family of Romeo “Nonong” Garcia Jalosjos has announced the death of the longtime media executive and former public official, remembering him as a leader whose decades of public service and commitment to Zamboanga del Norte left a lasting legacy.
Trapped in a Net, Facing the Brink, This Endangered Green Sea Turtle Got a Second Chance at Life Thanks to Quick-Thinking Residents
A female green sea turtle was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the wild in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, after a local resident spotted her entangled in a fishing net.
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.
One Village Opts for a Box Culvert Over a Brand-New Rescue Vehicle — And the Governor Can’t Stop Praising Them
While 13 barangays received new emergency rescue vehicles, Barangay Poblacion chose a different path — a much-needed box culvert. Governor Darel Dexter Uy praised the decision as a model of practical leadership and unity.
The ₱30-Million Road Project That Could Change the Future of Two Farming Villages
For farmers in Serongan and Pangandao, the journey from field to market has long meant higher costs and lost opportunities. The ₱30-million farm-to-market road project in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, promises to change that by improving access to trading centers,…
Dipolog Wants to Build a P200-Million Boardwalk Into the Sea, A Tourism Game-Changer.
A proposed P200-million boardwalk could reshape Dipolog City's coastline, creating a new tourism landmark while strengthening defenses against rough seas and seasonal monsoon waves.
Zamboanga del Norte is Set for a Major Health Upgrade as Construction of the P1.015B Liloy General Hospital Moves Forward
The proposed 100-bed Liloy General Hospital has reached a key milestone with its masterplan completed and budgetary requirements set for inclusion in the 2027 national budget, bringing improved healthcare closer for residents of the 3rd District.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Gold Processing in Zamboanga del Norte
Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga Norte for alleged illegal gold processing and immigration violations. (Image: Google Map) IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay— Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga del Norte for their alleged involvement in an unauthorized gold processing…
Explainer: Why A Zamboanga del Norte Water Pump Appeared To Move On Its Own
A video of a hand water pump in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte appearing to operate by itself has gone viral, stirring fear and speculation among residents. The footage, aired on 24 Oras in a report by Kuya Kim, shows the…
DICT Distributes Free Internet SIM Cards To Students In Remote Mindanao Schools
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – For students in geographically isolated communities across Mindanao, free internet access is helping break long-standing barriers to learning. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region IX has distributed 2,324 free SIM cards to public…
SIDEBAR: Why Gutalac exports nickel — not iron ore
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area…
