Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Despalo says only one mall in Zambo, Two others are on inquiry stages only

Despalo says only one mall in Zambo, Two others are on inquiry stages only ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – City Engineer Luis Vicente Despalo of the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) yesterday said so far only one mall is undergoing construction in this city. As for talks of other malls, he said representatives of  two other malls, ShoeMart and Robinson, that  visited his  office and made inquiries. Despalo said that work on the KCC...

Despalo says SP building vulnerable to earthquakes, tsunami if seawall breaks

Despalo says SP building vulnerable to earthquakes, tsunami if seawall breaks ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – The city engineer believes that the P100 million City Council Building along R.T. Lim could be vulnerable to earthquakes or tsunami when the “big one” happens. City Engineer Luis Despalo said that the city council bulding is almost 10 years old and could be destroyed by quakes or big waves. He said the council building is too near the...

No price movements in Zambo establishments

No price movements in Zambo establishments ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)  has not detected any  price movement  in this city . DTI Officer Seferiro Rubio said that prices both for prime and basic commodities remains  the same as well as on the raw materials for candles. Rubio said that there was already an announcement from head office in Manila , but in as far as this city of Zamboanga...

Speak out Zambo’ tackles Muslim-Christian relations

Speak out Zambo’ tackles Muslim-Christian relations ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) –  The third of a series of youth forum dubbed “Speak Out Zambo” rolled out Sunday with some 120 youth leaders representing different schools and organizations actively sharing thoughts and inputs on the topic building Muslim and Christian relations. Just as in previous forums, the activity featured a series of “talk clouds” to discuss pressing issues on being...

Climaco highlights security plans for ZC

Climaco highlights security plans for ZC ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – Mayor Beng Climaco expressed optimism to build a Zamboanga City that is free of crimes during a symposium on crime prevention and public safety held at Centro Latino, this city. Talking in front of students from different academes and barangay officials last Friday, the mayor reiterated the thrust of her administration which are security, health and education. However, talking...

Mayor proposes action points to address crimes

Mayor proposes action points to address crimes ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – Mayor Beng Climaco on Tuesday proposed various action points to help address crimes and strengthen security in the Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-tawi area as well as curb transnational crimes. Speaking before police and military officials and personnel, guests and participants to a public safety workshop dubbed Zambasulta Area-wide Target Hardening: an advocacy campaign on...

DOLE: 4 Zambo firms qualify for DOLE Secretary’s Award

DOLE: 4 Zambo firms qualify for DOLE Secretary’s Award ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that four local companies have qualified for DOLE Secretary’s Award, which will be given during the agency’s anniversary in December. DOLE Regional director Sisinio Cano made this announcement Friday during the awarding of certificates of compliance to more than 200 companies here in the region. Cano named the...

DOST accepts applicants for ‘14 junior level science scholarship

DOST accepts applicants for ‘14 junior level science scholarship ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) –  The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the availability of scholarships to 2014 Junior Level college students who are enrolled in priority science and technology (S&T) courses and are willing to teach in the secondary schools in the Philippines. Republic Act (RA) 10612 better known as “Fast-Tracked...

DENR bats media support to Sept. 26 “TreeVolution”

Gideon C. Corgue ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) –  To meet its target of planting 4,888,888 trees, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has appealed to the media to drum up the “TreeVolution” activity on Sept. 26 at 8:30-9:30 a.m. throughout Mindanao. In a media forum on Tuesday, Mr. Carlito Tuballa, regional technical director for Forest Management Services (FMS) called on the fourth estate to help promote the said activity...

DOE, PIA conduct multi-sectoral advocacy drive on downstream oil industry in Dipolog

DOE, PIA conduct multi-sectoral advocacy drive on downstream oil industry in Dipolog Dominic I. Sanchez ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) –  In an effort to raise awareness on the oil industry, its benefits to the local economy as well as its legal implications, the Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) is conducting a multi-sectoral advocacy campaign on the downstream oil industry for local government...

Monday, September 22, 2014

City council cannot contradict “no build and no return” areas rule for evacuees

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P22M CCTV cameras; 8 in streets, 90 in offices, all are not fuctioning

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PCCI: Zambo residents must be updated on proposed BBL

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Covenant of cooperation for Sta. Cruz Islands OKd

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COMELEC sets registration for Sangunian Kabataan poll

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Government set to clear Grandstand by Dec 15

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CHO reports 79 diarrhea cases in Limpapa; 1 dead

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DOST accepts applicants for junior level science scholarship

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Region finest products star in ZAMPEX 2014

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