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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Immigration authorities and military units are conducting background checks and legal verifications on 15 Chinese nationals who surfaced in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, seeking to determine if they are connected to a recently raided scam hub or are victims of human trafficking.
All seven student-athletes from Kolehiyo ng Pantukan claim podium finishes, amassing a 13-medal haul—highlighted by six gold medals—during the Hermosa Festival Invitational Judo Tournament 2026 at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City.
Seventeen-year-old Claeson Therese R. Alvarez of Claret School of Zamboanga City caps a standout regional run with a six-medal performance—including four golds—at the Philippine Aquatics Short Course National Championships 2026 in New Clark City.
17-year-old Claeson Therese R. Alvarez sweeps all nine of her events to earn the Most Outstanding Swimmer title at the PAI ABC Short Course Series in Cebu before competing on the national stage in New Clark City.
Designer Melvin Maverick Uyao tops 11 other local couturiers at the Mascota de Zamboanga 2026 competition, presenting a contemporary vision for Zamboanga City's iconic traditional gown.
The Kidapawan City High Kings capture the secondary division crown at the Zamboanga Hermosa Volleyball Tournament 2026, led by MVP Matt Roy Harrold Marquez Sulit and four individual awardees.
Authorities investigate roughly 200 foreign nationals and seize 2,000 mobile phones in a major anti-trafficking and scam raid in Zamboanga Sibugay.
WMSU’s Team BaiPass leads Zamboanga City qualifiers advancing to DICT Region 9’s Hack4Gov regional cybersecurity finals.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirms that no Supreme Court restraining order has been issued to halt regional voting setups across the Bangsamoro autonomous region.
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.
Small-scale fishers in Zamboanga City launch a campaign to protect municipal waters from illegal commercial boat encroachment and climate impacts.
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.