City Government of Zamboanga

31/05/2026

CITY INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON NON-COMPLIANT SUBDIVISION DEVELOPERS (Part 2)| The city’s Joint Inter-Agency Enforcement Operation Team intensifies crackdown against non-compliant subdivision developers, as it continues the service of cease and desist orders and installation of tarpaulins in nine areas where the subdivisions are located.

The areas covered include Rio Hondo, Guiwan, Lunzuran bypass road, Talabaan, Buenakapok in Culianan, Boalan, and Tala in Lumbangan.

The city is actively issuing the cease and desist orders against developers who fail to deliver basic amenities, and secure proper licenses.

The enforcement team said the crackdown is to send the message to prospective buyers to be wary in purchasing properties by always checking if the developer holds a valid certificate of registration and a license to sell, as selling without these documents is illegal and can be grounds for voiding contracts with full restitution.

The Subdivision Enforcement Team carried out the operation in close coordination with the concerned barangay councils, the Housing Division and the City General Services Office. The team implemented the measures to halt unauthorized or non-compliant development activities and to clearly notify stakeholders of regulatory violations.

The initiative reflects the strong directive of City Mayor Khymer Adan T. Olaso to strictly enforce land use and subdivision laws. (CMO-PIO) (photo credits: Subdivision Enforcement Team)

31/05/2026

CITY INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON NON-COMPLIANT SUBDIVISION DEVELOPERS (Part 1)| The city’s Joint Inter-Agency Enforcement Operation Team intensifies crackdown against non-compliant subdivision developers, as it continues the service of cease and desist orders and installation of tarpaulins in nine areas where the subdivisions are located.

The areas covered include Rio Hondo, Guiwan, Lunzuran bypass road, Talabaan, Buenakapok in Culianan, Boalan, and Tala in Lumbangan.

The city is actively issuing the cease and desist orders against developers who fail to deliver basic amenities, and secure proper licenses.

The enforcement team said the crackdown is to send the message to prospective buyers to be wary in purchasing properties by always checking if the developer holds a valid certificate of registration and a license to sell, as selling without these documents is illegal and can be grounds for voiding contracts with full restitution.

The Subdivision Enforcement Team carried out the operation in close coordination with the concerned barangay councils, the Housing Division and the City General Services Office. The team implemented the measures to halt unauthorized or non-compliant development activities and to clearly notify stakeholders of regulatory violations.

The initiative reflects the strong directive of City Mayor Khymer Adan T. Olaso to strictly enforce land use and subdivision laws. (CMO-PIO) (photo credits: Subdivision Enforcement Team)

31/05/2026

ZC ATHLETES AMASS 15 OUT OF 17 GOLD MEDALS FOR ZPRAA IN 2026 PALARO| Zamboangueño student athletes had a stellar run at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur, finishing with a massive haul of 15 out of the total 17 gold medals hauled by the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA or Region 9).

Based on the latest and official medal tally for the regular games, demo sports and para games for Palaro tu Agsur 2026, as posted in the Palarong Pambansa page at 8am Sunday, May 31, Region 9 places 10th overall with 41 medals – 17 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze.

Dancesport athletes Bret Marcial and Athea Aizel Conte from Ferndale International School led the pack as the most bemedaled Zamboangueño athletes, taking home 6 gold medals each, for their impressive performance in the Single Dance – Grade A, Jive, Pasodoble, Rumba and Samba.

The other gold medalists from Zamboanga City are Christian Gian Karlo Arca (chess – secondary boys), Aidh Naveen Munsing (chess – Elementary boys), Khana Kathrine Ventolero (chess- elementary girls), Cristan Roldan (Pencak Silat – secondary boys), Adrian Bucol (weightlifting – 48kg bodyweight- secondary boys), Rodelyn Cruz (weightlifting –secondary boys – 52kg bodyweight), Kian Legarte (weightlifting- secondary boys – 56kg category), Kirby Kent Alas-as (weightlifting – secondary boys- 60kg bodyweight) and Nichole Ann Aragon (weightlifting – secondary girls – 48kg bodyweight).

Athletes from Zamboanga City likewise contributed massively to the medal haul for silver and bronze.

The 2026 Palarong Pambansa will have its closing ceremonies with a unity parade and grand finale today, May 31, 2026 at the Datu Lipus Makapandong Cultural Center.

Enhorabuena Zambo team! Your city government under the administration of Mayor Khymer Olaso is very proud of you!
(CMO-PIO) (graphics: Deped IX/ Palarong Pambansa fb pages)

31/05/2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
May 31, 2026

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, a profound mystery of the Christian faith that will be a source of eternal contemplation and joy. Though the Church has used philosophical concepts to explain the Trinity, no human concept or description will ever fully explain Who God is.

The Trinity is not just a theological puzzle but a communion of Persons who invite us to know them. Knowing God isn't primarily through intellectual study but through prayerful union with Him. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit desire to be known through a life of deep, intimate prayer. Although our minds can't fully grasp God's essence, He will reveal Himself to us more deeply if we seek Him in humility and prayer.

Reflecting on the Trinity, we should pray for a deeper, more intimate knowledge of God, asking Him to fill our hearts with His divine love and help us understand Him more profoundly. Humility before this great Mystery helps us grow in the loving relationship to which we are called.

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
May 31, 2026

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, a profound mystery of the Christian faith that will be a source of eternal contemplation and joy. Though the Church has used philosophical concepts to explain the Trinity, no human concept or description will ever fully explain Who God is.

The Trinity is not just a theological puzzle but a communion of Persons who invite us to know them. Knowing God isn't primarily through intellectual study but through prayerful union with Him. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit desire to be known through a life of deep, intimate prayer. Although our minds can't fully grasp God's essence, He will reveal Himself to us more deeply if we seek Him in humility and prayer.

Reflecting on the Trinity, we should pray for a deeper, more intimate knowledge of God, asking Him to fill our hearts with His divine love and help us understand Him more profoundly. Humility before this great Mystery helps us grow in the loving relationship to which we are called.

30/05/2026

15 LOCAL DESIGNERS SHOWCASE CREATIVITY IN ‘BELLAS Y FLORES' FESTIVAL| Fifteen home-grown fashion designers take center stage at the Festival de las Bellas y Flores at the City Hall grounds, Saturday, May 30, showcasing creativity, beauty and artistic ingenuity and heritage.

Organized by the city government through the City Tourism Office, the Festival de las Bellas y Flores is the local version of Santacruzan, considered as the Queen of May festivities and most colorful event dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The event kicked off with a parade of gowns and arcos from Ledesma Street to the City Hall grounds where the program and announcement of winners followed. The competition covered 3 categories: gown competition, prettiest senorita and arco competition.

Mayor Khymer Olaso, represented by Vice Mayor Beng Climaco expressed gratitude to the participants for continuously sharing their talents and creativity and for putting the city in the map because of their creations.

The winners are as follows:
Best Gown:
1st Place: #14 Erich Miñoza – P60K
2nd Place: #11 Michael Salazar (Khel Salazar) – P50K
3rd Place: #7 Maverick Oyao – P30K
4th Place: #2 Sarah Sanson – P25K
5th Place: #6 Gari Luna – P20K

Prettiest Señorita
1st Place: #3 Haifa Laranjo - P10K
2nd Place: #8 Tasha Jheska Muldong – P7K
3rd Place: #14 Lyka Nicole Francisco – P5K

Best Gown:
1st Place: #14 Erich Miñoza
2nd Place: #11 Michael Salazar (Khel Salazar)
3rd Place: #7 Maverick Oyao
4th Place: #2 Sarah Sanson
5th Place: #6 Gari Luna

Arco Competition
1st Place: Entry #14: Casa de Flores
Designer: Anrey Agustin
P30K

2nd Place: Entry #12: Aurora
Stylist: Blooming Blids Flowershop
P25K

3rd Place: Entry #1: Arco De La Aurora Floral
Stylist: Jearbee M. Mesiona
P20K

The annual Festival de las Bellas y Flores is an activity that seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of Zamboanga City while showcasing Zamboangueño creativity and craftsmanship. It is a culminating highlight of the 2026 Summer Festival activities initiated by the City Government. (CMO-PIO with reports from Jay Mark Esteban) (photo credits: JM Cataylo)

30/05/2026

LOOK| Savores de Zamboanga at the City Hall grounds is full to the brim, as it continues to offer a wide array of Zamboangueńo cuisines at very affordable prices.

Come, enjoy and indulge!

Savores opens at 5pm until 12 midnight today, Saturday (May 30) and from 5pm until 10pm tomorrow, Sunday, May 31.
(photo credits: John Mark Cataylo)

30/05/2026

ADD’L MEDAL HAUL BY ZAMBO STUDENT-ATHLETES IN 2026 PALARO
Zamboangueño student-athletes continue to shine and contribute to the medal tally of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur.

Eleven athletes bagged a total of 16 medals – 10 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze, in their respective sports events, as the Palaro was on its last stretch Friday, May 29. This medal haul is in addition to previous medals clinched by other student-atletes from Zamboanga City since the start of the competitions at the 2026 Palatong Pambansa last May 23.

The recent medalists include:
GOLD
Claire de los Santos
Grade 8 – Curuan NHS
Para Athletics – Long Jump

Kristian B. Roldan
Grade 12 – Limpapa NHS
Pencak Silat – Secondary Boys
Class E- Tanding

Khana Kathrine C. Ventolero
Grade 6 – Lunzuran Elementary School
Rapid Chess – Individual Elem Girls

Kirby Kent A Alas-As
Grade 11 – Universidad de Zamboanga SHS
Weightlifting (60kg) Secondary boys

Bret A. Marcial – Ferndale IS
Athea Aisel M. Conte – Ferndale IS – Dancesports Secondary
• single dance- samba
• single dance – cha cha cha
• signle dance – rumba
• single dance – pasadoble
• single dance – jive
• single dance – Grade A

SILVER
Cristel Joy Francisco
Grade 12 Talon-talon NHS
Weightlifting (53 kg)- secondary girls

BRONZE
Michael de la Cruz
Grade 12 – Limpapa NHS
Pencak Silat – Secondary Boys (Class E- Tanding)

Kasnea Aina Salikala
Grade 6 – Lunzuran ES
Team Rapid Chess Elem girls

Khana Kathrine Ventolero
Grade 6 – Lunzuran ES
Team Rapid Chess Elem girls

Neal Rafael A. Agosila
Grade 10 ADZU
Badminton doubles – Secondary boys

Allen Raine P. Estioca
Grade 11 – Claret School ZC
Badminton doubles – Secondary boys

(Graphics: DepEd Tayo Zamboanga City )

30/05/2026

50 HOTS, 399 NEAR HIRES AT ‘PESO FAIR: CONNECTING YOU TO OPPORTUNITIES’
A total of 50 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) while 399 others were considered ‘near hires’ during the job fair dubbed PESO FAIR: Connecting you to Opportunities, organized by the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) at the KCC Mall convention center Friday, May 29.

The 50 HOTS will immediately report for work while the 399 near hires will undergo further interviews and required to submit additional documentary requirements for employment.

The day-long PESO FAIR was participated by 38 establishments and agencies (31 local and 7 overseas), offering a total of 26, 887 employment opportunities. It registered a total of 1,132 applicants.

The event kicked off in the morning with the ceremonial ribbon-cutting with Councilor BG Guingona, representing Mayor Khymer Olaso and Department of Labor and Employment Regional Director Albert Gutib spearheading the event.

Simultaneous with the job fair, various partner agencies provided one-stop-shop services. These included the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), PAGIBIG Home Mutual Development Fund, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Ateneo Learning and Teaching Excellence Center.

The PESO FAIR: Connecting you to Opportunities highlighted the city government’s thrust on employment generation to improve lives of Zamboangueños, and the strong partnership between the different agencies and establishments in addressing and providing career opportunities. (CMO-PIO) (photos: JM Cataylo)

30/05/2026

RAMOS LEADS CONTINUOUS SITE INSPECTION IN ISLAND BARANGAYS| Upon the instruction of Mayor Khymer Olaso, City Administrator Percival Ramos spearheaded a site inspection in the island barangays of Tumalutab and Manalipa to check, verify, and document the status of existing structures in the area amid concerns over unregulated development.

Ramos was accompanied by personnel from the City Engineer’s Office, Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR), Housing and Land Management Division and other agencies.

Based on assessment, officials of barangay Tumalutab cite the urgent need for the establishment of a security outpost in the area, the repair/ renovation of the barangay hall, construction of additional classrooms and a new health center.

On the other hand, Manalipa officials also brought out the need to repair the school building, installation of solar street lights, construction of foot bridge and the improvement of the health center, among others.

Ramos took note of the requests of the said barangays and vowed to bring up the concerns raised to the attention of the mayor and for subsequent action from the offices concerned.

The city administrator did a similar site inspection in barangays Panubigan and Dita which form part of the Once Islas early part of May, to check on the status of various projects as well as to listen to the concerns of the barangay officials and residents.

The inspections stemmed from the recent meeting called by Mayor Olaso with the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region IX, and key stakeholders regarding the protection and preservation of the islands of Zamboanga City.
The inspection was conducted in coordination with the officials of the said barangays. (CMO-PIO) (photo credits: Secretary to the Mayor’s Office)