Tag: Zamboanga del Norte
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5.4 Earthquake Rattles Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, struck Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic quake occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The tremor was felt across various regions, with Intensity V reported…
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5.4 Earthquake Strikes Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, jolted Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic event occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The quake was felt with varying intensities across the region. In…
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Two Arrested in Zamboanga del Norte as Authorities Seize P7.7 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes
In a significant crackdown on illegal trade, authorities in Zamboanga del Norte arrested two individuals and seized smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP7.79 million. The operation took place in Leon B. Postigo on Tuesday, marking a notable effort by the local police to curb smuggling activities in the region. Brig. Gen. Roel Rodolfo, the newly appointed…
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Businessman Arrested in Zamboanga del Norte for Selling Over PHP1 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes
In a significant crackdown on illegal tobacco trade, authorities in Zamboanga del Norte arrested a local businessman and seized smuggled cigarettes valued at over PHP1 million. The operation took place in Barangay New Lebangon, Polanco, where Edgardo Garao was caught selling cigarettes without the required graphic health warnings, contravening Republic Act No. 10643. The seizure,…
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American Hostage Eastman Elliot Killed During Abduction in Zamboanga del Norte
In a tragic turn of events, authorities in Zamboanga City have confirmed the death of Eastman Elliot, a 50-year-old American who was kidnapped from his home in Barangay Poblacion, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte. The incident occurred on the night of October 17, and Elliot succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted by his captors during a struggle…
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