Peace Advocate Zamboanga head Fr. Angel Calvo on Saturday reads the message of concern on the withdrawal of the International Monitoring Team that facilitates the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (Sunnex/Bong Garcia)
MARINE troops deployed on security duty for an inauguration and turnover of infrastructure project in Basilan province have repelled a group of attackers believed to be Abu Sayyaf bandits.
The clash on Thursday ensued along the road in Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo while top officials from the military, Provincial Government and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were inaugurating an all-weather road project in the nearby town of Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan.
NFA revokes 31 retailers' passbook
THE National Food Authority (NFA) has revoked the passbook of 31 NFA accredited rice retailers found violating the rules and regulations in the sale of the government-subsidized rice.
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Sick elderly rescued from burning home
CONCERNED residents have rescued a sick octogenarian from a burning home at Arcillas Compound in the village of Upper Calarian, west of this city.
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AFP taps help of private security agencies
THE military's Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ) has tapped the assistance of the different security agencies to help them and the local police in the maintenance of peace and order in Zamboanga City.
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