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Fire Displaces 50 Families in Zamboanga City
Worldinquirer12d ago

Fire Displaces 50 Families in Zamboanga City

A predawn fire in Barangay Sangali, Zamboanga City, destroyed over 40 houses made of light materials, leaving at least 50 families homeless. The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the incident.

Dengue Outbreak Declared in Zamboanga City
Worldinquirer21d ago

Dengue Outbreak Declared in Zamboanga City

Local authorities in Zamboanga City, Philippines, have declared a dengue outbreak after 12 confirmed deaths and 1,241 cases, marking a 500 percent increase from last year.

High-Value Suspect Arrested in Zamboanga City Drug Sting
Worldinquirer2mo ago

High-Value Suspect Arrested in Zamboanga City Drug Sting

A high-value suspect was apprehended in a drug sting in Zamboanga City, leading to the seizure of P4-M worth of 'shabu' in a Pagadian City mall buy-bust operation. This comes as the PDEA also announced nine retired drug detection dogs are up for adoption.

International Police Operations Lead to Major Drug and Weapons Seizures
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International Police Operations Lead to Major Drug and Weapons Seizures

Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.

295 grenades seized from terror group arms cache in Lanao Sur
Worldinquirer5mo ago

295 grenades seized from terror group arms cache in Lanao Sur

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops recovered 295 grenades from an arms cache believed to be hidden by remnants of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) in the hinterlands of Lanao del Sur, the military said Thursday. Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., 1st Infantry Division commander, said troops of the Army’s 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB) discovered the

PCG sacks 4 personnel over Basilan ferry sinking
Worldinquirer5mo ago

PCG sacks 4 personnel over Basilan ferry sinking

PAGADIAN CITY—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has dismissed four enlisted personnel assigned to its Zamboanga City station following the findings of its investigation into the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan province early on Jan. 26. Another personnel was demoted by one rank, while two officers were suspended for one year. READ: Sunken

Philippine Provinces Tighten Security After Zamboanga City Shooting
Politicsinquirer5d ago

Philippine Provinces Tighten Security After Zamboanga City Shooting

Following a shooting incident in Zamboanga City, authorities in Bohol have tightened school security, while police in Bukidnon have been ordered to secure firearms. These measures are being implemented to enhance safety and prevent similar incidents in other regions of the Philippines.

Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting Prompts Calls for Stricter Gun Control and School Security
WorldRapplerinquirer6d ago2 sources

Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting Prompts Calls for Stricter Gun Control and School Security

A shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University has led to calls for stricter gun control, enhanced school security measures, and investigations into the motive and potential links to other violence. Authorities are cooperating with the university, which has extended class suspensions, while other schools in the region are also boosting security.

Village Official Shot Dead in Zamboanga City
Worldinquirer3mo ago

Village Official Shot Dead in Zamboanga City

A village official, Warlito Sanson Salvador, was shot dead in Zamboanga City, Philippines, in the early hours of Wednesday. Authorities have apprehended a gunman in connection with the incident.

Increased sea patrols ordered as Zamboanga City intercepts contrabands
Businessinquirer6mo ago

Increased sea patrols ordered as Zamboanga City intercepts contrabands

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Brigadier General Edwin Quilates, Western Mindanao police director, has ordered intensified seaborne patrols in the waters of Zamboanga City to quell the entry of contrabands. Quilates made the order after joint patrols intercepted on Monday a big haul of smuggled cigarettes loaded in two vessels off Santa Cruz

Student Kills Schoolmate and Himself in Livestreamed Philippine School Shooting
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Student Kills Schoolmate and Himself in Livestreamed Philippine School Shooting

A student in the Philippines shot and killed a schoolmate before taking his own life in an attack that was reportedly livestreamed. The incident has prompted calls for urgent action on school violence and the provision of psychosocial support to those affected.

Aleson Shipping Resumes Operations After Basilan Tragedy
Worldinquirer10d ago

Aleson Shipping Resumes Operations After Basilan Tragedy

Aleson Shipping Lines, Inc. has announced the resumption of its passenger sailing operations, restoring vital sea connections from Zamboanga City to Isabela and Lamitan cities of Basilan province, following a recent tragedy.

Mindanao Earthquake Death Toll Revised, Over 500,000 Affected
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Mindanao Earthquake Death Toll Revised, Over 500,000 Affected

A powerful earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, initially reported as magnitude 7.8, has affected over 500,000 people, with the death toll revised down to 46 after validation, though 38 remain missing. Relief efforts are underway, and disaster drills are credited with preventing more fatalities.

ICC Warrants for Israeli Officials: Reports and Denials
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ICC Warrants for Israeli Officials: Reports and Denials

Reports emerged claiming the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued secret arrest warrants for several Israeli politicians and military officials. The ICC later denied these reports, clarifying that no new warrants had been issued.

P10.3-million marijuana plants uprooted in Sulu
Worldinquirer5mo ago

P10.3-million marijuana plants uprooted in Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have destroyed two plantations and uprooted P10.3 million worth of marijuana plants in an inter-agency law enforcement operation in the province of Sulu, officials said Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the Army’s 1102nd Infantry Brigade (1102Bde), said the two marijuana plantations were destroyed on Tuesday in Barangay Masjid