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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...