P393,160 worth of imported cigarettes seized in 2 Zamboanga provinces
Authorities seized a total of P393,160 worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in the Zamboanga peninsula early this week, the Police Regional Office-9 said on Saturday, July 16.
Zamboanga Sibugay Palma joins Lakas-CMD
Zamboanga Sibugay Second District Rep. Wilter Yap Palma along with the three members of the House of Representatives have joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD).
Group warns against use of paints with excessive lead content
Ecowaste Coalition warned consumers from buying and using spray paints that have been found containing excessive lead in a bid to promote strict adherence to the country’s lead paint regulation.
Suspect for string of murder cases killed in shootout: police
Police claimed a suspect and wanted person over two murder cases was killed in a shootout with law enforcement early on Friday, July 15 in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
Dinagat Islands residents boost community recovery from Odette using solar energy
Residents of Barangay Coring, Basilisa in Dinagat Islands, with the support of environmental groups, installed solar panels in their barangay gymnasium as part of STY Odette-related recovery efforts.
Philippine central bank hikes rates for third straight month
The Philippine central bank announced a surprise interest rate hike Thursday, raising borrowing costs for the third straight month and warning more could follow as officials try to rein in surging energy and food prices.
Philippine mayor orders employees to ‘smile’ or risk fine
A Philippine mayor has ordered public servants to smile, or risk a fine, as he seeks to improve the level of service provided by the local government.
Western nations condemn Russia over Ukraine at G20 Indonesia talks
Western finance chiefs condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine at G20 talks in Indonesia Friday, accusing Russia of sending a “shockwave” through the world economy and its technocrats of complicity in the war’s alleged atrocities.