Fierce Zambo political rivals reunite ahead of 2025 polls

ZAMBOANGA CITY – In a sudden twist of fate that stunned local residents, fierce political rivals and former mayors Celso Lobregat and Beng Climaco have united following a photo of the two together that went viral in social media.

Yay to Shop-o-Rama! Nay to KCC Mall, Yubenco Mall

ZAMBOANGA CITY – One of Zamboanga’s oldest supermarkets, Shop-o-Rama, has finally started using paper bags boosting the local government ban on single use plastic bags during Saturdays and Sundays.

Dengue cases increasing in Zambo

DENGUE CASES in Zamboanga continue to increase as Mayor Beng Climaco reminded residents to keep their surroundings clean at all times and to destroy all breeding grounds of mosquitoes.

Mayor leaving behind lasting legacy

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Multi-awarded Mayor Beng Climaco is leaving her office soon after serving nine straight years, but she is also leaving behind a legacy of good governance which Zamboangueños shall forever remember.

P3 million needed to fund ordinance

THE LOCAL government is appropriating at least P3 million in initial funding for the implementation of an ordinance that seeks to introduce sign language insets and descriptive programming or subtitles in news and public affairs programs of media platforms here.

CSWDO chief receives award

ZAMBOANGA CITY chief social worker Socorro Rojas was awarded the “Gawad Parangal sa Natatanging Kontribusyon ng Manggagawang Panlipunan” by the ASEAN Social Work Consortium–Philippines.

CSOs praise outgoing mayor

VARIOUS CIVIL Society Organizations have thanked Mayor Beng Climaco for championing people empowerment initiatives in Zamboanga City.

Zambo villages get ‘Seal of Good Local Governance’

MAYOR BENG Climaco congratulated three villages in Zamboanga City for remarkable performance after the Department of the Interior and Local Government awarded them the Seal of Good Local Governance.

More hog raisers report losses due to ASF

MORE HOG raisers reported losses due to the African swine fever (ASF) in Zamboanga City as the local government continues to battle the spread of the virus which is fatal to pigs.

Double awards for Zamboanga City

THE SOCIAL Watch Philippines has recognized Zamboanga Mayor Beng Climaco as “Champion” in promoting the welfare of children, saying she prioritized the needs and welfare of the young sector during her nine-year term as local chief executive.

New vehicles for all Zambo villages, security forces

VILLAGE OFFICIALS have praised and thanked outgoing Mayor Beng Climaco for donating brand new Isuzu Traviz light duty trucks to each of Zamboanga’s 98 villages.

More Zambo athletes feted

MORE ZAMBOANGUEÑO athletes were honored by the Climaco administration which coincided with the country’s 124^th Independence Day celebration.

Zambo rushing construction of crematorium columbarium

THE LOCAL government is rushing to finish the construction of Zamboanga’s first-ever crematorium and columbarium in the village of Mampang.

Residents praise ‘Dia del Alcalde’ program

HUNDREDS OF residents continue to benefit from Mayor Beng Climaco’s humanitarian program called “Dia del Alcalde” – the first in Zamboanga City where beneficiaries are provided health and social services, among others.

400 pigs culled due to ASF

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The outbreak of the African swine fever here has affected at least 130 hog raisers as the local government battle the spread of the virus which is deadly to pigs.

U.S. donate medical equipment to Zambo

MAYOR BENG Climaco has thanked U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava who visited Zamboanga and donated essential medical equipment from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that will help boost the city’s capacity to manage and mitigate the negative effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 

Vitali, Pasonanca get new school buildings

VILLAGE AND faculty members thanked Mayor Beng Climaco who formally turned over two newly constructed school buildings recently.

Mayor never runs out of loyal followers

LOCAL RESIDENTS have praised Mayor Beng Climaco for resuming the “Dia de Alcalde” outreach program after it was temporarily shelved due to the government’s ban during the election period.

Ombudsman dismisses charges vs. Zambo mayor

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed charges filed by a veteran radioman in 2019 against Mayor Maria Isabelle (Beng Climaco) Salazar for violating the Code of Conduct and Ethical standards for Public Officials and Employees.

VP Sara thanks well-wishers on her b’day

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte thanked all those who greeted and wished her well during her 44^th birthday celebration in Davao City.