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  By Gideon C. Corgue ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 1 — In order to combat the spread of fake news, the Police RegionaL Office (PRO-9), traditional media, social media handlers, and PNP Press Corps Officers gathered on Friday to attend the Anti-Fake News Consultative Forum  at Camp Col. Romeo Abendan here. LtCol. Francisco Calumba, jr., the officer-in-charge of the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division (RCADD) that in this digital era where internet and social media become part of our daily routines, access to information is faster in more ways than even before. " He said that this demonstrates how technology has become an integral part of modern life, providing instant access to information and opportunities for growth and connection. "But with this convenience, Calumba said it comes with a great responsibility especially f or us the law enforcement to protect the integrity of the importance of information shared online saying that the information shared without...

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, July 18   —Two (2) informants received their P1-milion cash reward from Governor Divina Grace Yu during a ceremonial hand over led by P/Col. Bonifacio Aranas, Jr., the provincial director of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Provincial Governor's Office.   (Photo courtesy: Provincial Press Bureau) The informants were instrumental in the arrest of three suspects wanted for heinous crimes, the following: Jonathan Bugwak Abayon aka "John-John, Wilfredo Doliente Pamisa aka 'Jongjong', and Jovito Lozano Renposa aka 'Maru' for their involvement on the death of Barangay Captain Raymundo Alviar of Tuburan, Pagadian City on August 25, 2021 and Romie Naong, October 18, 2022 at Farmers Haven, Dao, Pagadian City and the killing of Francisco Maca, Jr., barangay councilor of Poblacion , Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur. Abayon was arrested by authorities on July 6, 2025 in Iligan City, Pam...

By Gideon C. Corgue SAN PABLO, Zamboanga del Sur, July 15   — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in coordination with the local government unit (LGU) of San Pablo, conducted an onsite Technical and Advisory Visit (TAV)   for micro enterprises at the municipal gym on June 11, 2025. Mayor Divine Neleh Taucan-Agnhad in her message said that the Technical Advisory Visit (TAV) conducted by DOLE and attended by nearly 200 micro-establishments is a strong symbol of partnership in uplifting the quality of labor standards, compliance and over all economic well-being of the   local micro entrepreneurs. “TAV is not only about compliance but also about empowerment. It also provides opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs to understand their rights and obligations and develop their businesses in the right way,” Anghad said. “ We commend DOLE for bringing this advocacy platform closer to us. It strengthens our efforts in promoting social protection and occupational sa...

By Gideon C. Corgue DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur, July 10 —"Free transportation for college students will be the first thing that will be implemented under my administration”. Thus disclosed Mayor Raul Famor, the newly elected mayor of Dumalinao   during the recently convened Consultative Stakeholder’s Forum held at the municipal gym. Speaking before thousands of stakeholders from the private sector, national government agencies, and barangay officials, Famor announced that in his first 100 days in office, he has committed to providing free transportation for college students in Dumalinao who are studying in Pagadian City. Famor added that he feels compassion for the poor parents who have approached him and asked for help with their problem of paying for the daily transportation of their children who are studying in Pagadian. The local chief executive added that if the LGU can provide free transportation to college students for 22 days, parents will save a total of P220,00...

Gideon C. Corgue Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur, June 20 — Jesriel  HImang, an information officer of  Zamboanga del Sur, was the victim of a shooting incident that occurred on June 19 at around 11:50 p.m. in Vincenzo Sagun town. According to a police report, Himang, 40 years old, married and a resident of Purok Talisay B, Barangay Kawit, Pagadian City, along with Celgwen Mae Quirbajosa Arellano, 24 years old, a student, and a resident of Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, and Reymond Lopecillo, 29 years old, a resident of Babylop, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, were at the function hall of the RM Beach resort in the town. Before the incident happened, Himang and the suspect who was his escort while having a drinking spree and when they got drunk, a heated argument ensued which resulted in the shooting of the victim. The suspect pulled out a .45 caliber pistol and shot the victim four times: once in the nose, twice in the stomach, and once in the right arm. Arellano was also hi...

By Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, June 18 — In a show of support for the Department of Education (DepEd)’s annual program   ‘Brigada Eskwela’, the Kapisanan ng ma Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Zamboanga del Sur chapter conducted ‘Oplan Pintura, Balik Eskwela’ on June 14 at Mabuhay Elementary School (MES), Tabina town. About 50 broadcasters from various radio stations in the city joined together to paint the classrooms of the school. Melchor Coronel, KBP chairman, said that broadcasters are not only providing information or news on the air but also providing services to the community as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR). One of their CSR activities is offering free services to schools through their ‘Oplan Pintura, Balik Eskwela’ program. Oplan Pintura, Balik Eskwela’, an initiative initiated by the local chapter, was implemented by the local chapter in 2016 in support of the Brigada Eskwela program of the DepEd. The radio stations through their respecti...