A new PIDS study says Pagadian's central location makes it the ideal permanent government seat for Region IX, promoting balanced growth.
Police Officer Kills Fellow Cop for Loan Money โ Then Surrenders When Identified Through CCTV
What began as a daylight ambush of a police corporal ended in stunning fashion: one suspect โ himself a cop โ surrendered after investigators used CCTV footage to identify him as the getaway driver. The alleged shooter was arrested hours…
Zamboanga del Sur Town’s Bold New Gambit: Can a Modern Public Market Spark a Rural Economic Revolution?
The Municipality of Molave has inaugurated its new public market, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen local commerce, create opportunities for entrepreneurs, improve public services, and support the town's growing economy. Local and national officials hailed the facility as…
10 Kilos of Shabu Worth P68 Million Seized at Checkpoint in Pagadian City
A routine checkpoint in Pagadian City led to the seizure of 10 kilos of shabu worth P68 million hidden in a tricycle and the arrest of a Cotabato City resident.
Jordanian Businessman Arrested In Pagadian Over Visa Violations After Sydney Terror Link Surfaces
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur โ Philippine authorities arrested a 65-year-old Jordanian national on Monday, March 2, over immigration violations. His business surfaced in records linked to suspects in the December 2025 terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. The Bureau of…
DICT Distributes Free Internet SIM Cards To Students In Remote Mindanao Schools
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ 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…
