While 13 barangays received new emergency rescue vehicles, Barangay Poblacion chose a different path โ a much-needed box culvert. Governor Darel Dexter Uy praised the decision as a model of practical leadership and unity.
4 Nabbed, Nearly P14-M Shabu Seized; Zamboanga Sibugay Drug Network Smashed in Midnight Raids
In coordinated strikes on June 30, authorities arrested four suspects from Zamboanga City and seized two kilos of shabu worth P13.6 million plus a firearm, disrupting active drug networks in Zamboanga Sibugay.
Red Tide in Tantanang and Dumanquilas Bay, Again: What Everyone Should Know
Red tide has struck again in Zamboangaโs Tantanang and Dumanquillas Bays, triggering shellfish bans due to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). This explainer breaks down the science, health risks, and practical safety advice.
Zamboanga Sibugay’s Growth Collides With Fragile Flyway as Mining Scars the Land โ Can Green Victories Last?
From oyster festivals and Ramsar recognitions to rivers stained by mining, Zamboanga Sibugay balances ecotourism dreams with extraction realities. Fishers turned wetland guardians reveal whatโs at stake.
Discover Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippinesโ Unexplored Tropical Paradise
While travelers flock to Boracay or Palawan, this understated corner rewards those willing to venture slightly off the main routes with raw natural beauty, sparse crowds and a pace that invites lingering. In Tungawan, Bangaan Island stands out as one…
Municipal Worker Fatally Shot Along Road in Zamboanga Sibugay, Police Investigate Motive
A 62-year-old auxiliary worker employed by the Imelda municipal government was found dead beside his motorcycle after being shot in Barangay Santa Barbara. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the fatal attack.
Fees Worth Billions Exit, Clean Power Never Arrives: A Tale of Zamsureco II Power Woes
For over six years, ZAMSURECO II has operated under National Electrification Administration supervision after its board was deactivated. Despite consumer payments into the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) for renewables, reliable power and clean energy projects remain elusive in Zamboanga Sibugayโs…
โWhy Must We Leave Home to Become Seafarers?โ Tawi-Tawi Pushes for Its First Maritime School
Lawmakers, local officials and business leaders in Tawi-Tawi are backing a proposal to establish the provinceโs first maritime school, saying it would spare students from relocating to distant cities and expand educational opportunities in one of the countryโs most remote…
The โฑ30-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 โฑ30-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.
El Niรฑo is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up โ Could Last Until 2027
El Niรฑo has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling the likely start of a powerful climate pattern that could persist until early 2027 and bring drier conditions across the country.
A 7-Foot Reticulated Python Was Found in an Office in Zamboanga Sibugay. Instead of Killing It, Authorities Sent It Home.
When a seven-foot reticulated python turned up in an Ipil government office, local responders chose rescue over fear. Its release back into the wild underscores the vital role native predators play in maintaining ecological balance and demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation…
