Zamboanga

Connecting the Peninsula. Providing the most reliable Zamboanga Peninsula news, Mindanao Gold Star Daily covers the diverse landscape of Region IX—from the historic streets of Zamboanga City to the thriving hubs of Dipolog, Pagadian, and Ipil. In 2026, we are closely monitoring the implementation of the new minimum wage order and major infrastructure breakthroughs like the rehabilitated Mahayag Dam in Zamboanga del Sur. Whether it's agricultural yields, flood control along the Tumaga River, or the Curuan-Sibuco road projects, we deliver "countryside journalism" that empowers the people of the Peninsula.

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Zamboanga

Barmm polls set for Sept. 14, Comelec says

Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirms that no Supreme Court restraining order has been issued to halt regional voting setups across the Bangsamoro autonomous region.

Jun 26, 2026000

Military officers from the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division and members of the Tabak Defense Press Corps pose for a group photo during the Media Fellowship 2026 at Camp Sang-an.

Zamboanga

Army's Tabak Division strengthens media ties

The 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division and the Tabak Defense Press Corps (TDPC) met in Zamboanga del Sur to streamline defense reporting protocols, aiming to balance operational security with public transparency.

Jun 22, 2026000

A fluvial parade and community forum held by local fisherfolk and youth advocates along the coast of Zamboanga City to protest commercial fishing vessel encroachment.

Mindanao

Zambo fisherfolk unite against commercial boats

Small-scale fishers in Zamboanga City launch a campaign to protect municipal waters from illegal commercial boat encroachment and climate impacts.

Jun 2, 2026000

A residential house in Sitio Alas-as, Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City, cordoned off with yellow police line tape following a law enforcement operation on April 23, 2026.

Cagayan de Oro

Probe sought over Zambo raid that killed 12-year-old

Rights group MCPA seeks an independent investigation into a Zamboanga raid that killed three civilians, including a child, alleging "disproportionate" force and potential human rights violations.

Apr 28, 2026000

Philippine law enforcement and 1ID personnel stand with four arrested foreign nationals and seized smuggled exotic animals in Zamboanga Peninsula.

Mindanao

Four Chinese held in Zambo for immigration, fraud raps

Joint forces arrested four Chinese nationals in Zamboanga and Sibugay for immigration violations, fraud, and smuggling exotic animals, marking a major inter-agency security crackdown.

Apr 17, 2026000

Mindanao

House deliberates bill targeting Mindanao’s 5 poorest provinces

Rep. Adrian Michael Amatong defends HB 7452, aiming to institutionalize aid for Mindanao’s poorest provinces, amid debates on whether MinDA or DEPDev should lead implementation.

Apr 14, 2026000

FEIHE AceKid Activegro and Optigrow Halal-certified fresh milk formula products for children.

Zamboanga

FEIHE Introduces Halal-Certified Fresh Milk Formula, A Game-Changing Offering for Zamboanga Families

FEIHE launches Halal-certified AceKid Activegro and Optigrow in Zamboanga, offering families premium, fresh milk-based nutrition that meets rigorous safety and halal compliance standards for children.

Mar 24, 2026000

Mindanao

Group links smuggled cigarettes to lost public services

Dec 27, 2025000

News

NM Florendo clinches blitz chess title in Oro

NATIONAL Master Joey Albert Florendo of Zamboanga City outmaneuvered a crowded field of 122 woodpushers to clinch the Christmas Open blitz chess title Saturday night, Dec. 20, at the City Tourism Hall.

Dec 23, 2025000