Rappler's latest stories on Zamboanga Peninsula
Muslim religious leaders call for unity after Zamboanga City mosque blast
'We call on everyone, Muslims and Christians alike, to maintain our solidarity and harmony as advocates of peace,' says the Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula

Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula experience power outage
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines says the 'intentional toppling of vegetation under the Baloi-Agus 2 transmission line resulted in the loss of power over vast areas in Northeastern and Northwestern Mindanao'

Vigan Central School hosts special grad for Palaro athletes from Zamboanga Peninsula
(UPDATED) Among the Zamboangueños who graduated in Vigan Central School are the twin sons of Pagadian City Mayor Romeo Pulmones

Cimatu orders review of forest management licenses in PH
Fifty-one of the companies with Integrated Forest Management Agreements are in Mindanao, while 40 are in Luzon and 13 are in the Visayas

Zambo’s Pague clinches Palarong Pambansa 2017 tennis gold
After winning the silver medal last year in the same category Zamboanga Peninsula’s Jose Maria Pague beat Negros Island Region;s Ibarra Ortega with a score of 8 3

Zamboanga Peninsula tennis player aims for Palaro gold one last time
In Antique Jose Pague and his group from Zamboanga Peninsula win a gold in the team competition of the secondary boys division

WATCH: What makes Pagadian tricycles unique
The unique structure of the tricycles in Pagadian City allows drivers to ride through the city s hilly terrain

Despite huge margin, Duterte sweeps only 3 regions
Administration bet Mar Roxas gets the solid vote of two regions: his own Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region whose creation he supported

Who is running in the Zamboanga Peninsula | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in the Zamboanga Peninsula
DOH looks into 'expired' deworming medicine claim
We re interested in getting to the bottom of this says Health Undersecretary Vicente Belizario Jr

Calabarzon twins drub Zamboanga Peninsula in badminton
Coach Ronald Magnaye believes the Peralta twins have the upperhand in playing doubles since it s not easy for their opponents to read their tactics

NCR clobbers Zamboanga Peninsula in men's HS basketball
Coming off a resounding 84 67 victory over Mimaropa the National Capital Region boys secondary basketball team remains unbeaten as it wins 75 35 against Zamboanga Peninsula

How conflict can lead to food insecurity and hunger
Decades long conflict between the forces of the government and groups like the MILF and MNLF leave a huge part of Mindanao in poverty

Child poverty increasing in PH – study
A gov t think tank says 13 4M Filipino children were experiencing poverty in 2009 Priority in interventions should be given to the Zamboanga Peninsula Eastern Visayas and the ARMM

Football:Zamboanga, NCR QF conquests
NCR and Zamboanga Peninsula advance to semis with wins over Northern Mindanao and Davao Region respectively

RTC judge shot dead in Zamboanga
2nd UPDATE Judge Reynario Estacio Sr and his wife were onboard a Honda CRV when they were shot by suspects riding in tandem
Blackout hits Mindanao
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the power disturbance started at around 3:53 in the morning
5 hurt in attack on Zambo City church
One of two men on the motorcycle threw the grenade into the San Isidro Labrador Parish church in Barangay Talon talon
School officials kidnapped in Zamboanga del Sur
Eight armed men abduct two supervisors of the Kumalarang Central Elementary School Monday evening
How to arrest a rebel like Nur Misuari
Five tracker teams are searching for him in the Zamboanga Peninsula Sulu Basilan and Tawi Tawi where he has relatives or supporters
BSP cuts Zamboanga banks, clients some slack
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP gives Zamboanga banks and their clients regulatory leeway
Hoping for normalcy in Zamboanga
Despite the ongoing hostilities the people of Zamboanga attempts to bring normalcy back to their lives
VLOG: Explosion hits house outside Zambo battle zone
An explosion hit a residence located near Alta Mall in Zamboanga City killing one resident as the security crisis enters its 13th day
1 soldier killed, 15 rebels surrender
A sniper kills a soldier and another fire breaks out in Zamboanga City
Zamboanga Airport 'safe' — CAAP
5th UPDATE The aviation regulator allows only 2 flights on September 19 and will increase as security situation in Zamboanga improves
Zamboanga flights may resume Sept 19
The government hopes to resume flights to and from Zamboanga City 10 days after operations at Mindanao s 3rd busiest aviation facility were suspended
79 people leave Zambo City battle zone
6th UPDATE The total number of people brought to safety from Monday night to Tuesday morning September 17 stands at 115
Troops advance as ceasefire fails
UPDATED Number of evacuees have risen to around 69 000 says the DSWD; Economic losses could be as much as Php 50 billion a day
Q and A: Binay in Zambo: What happened?
We asked Vice President Jejomar Binay to answer questions on his involvement in the response to the Zamboanga crisis
Bakwet: The darker side of the Zamboanga crisis
I hope this war will soon end We want to go back to our community and rebuild our homes and lives
Misuari disowns Zambo siege
But the government stands by its statement that the Misuari led MNLF faction is behind the standoff
UN in PH: End Zamboanga violence 'immediately'
The UN team in the Philippines appeals to both sides to end standoff to avoid unecessary human suffering
Time to cooperate, Malacañang tells MNLF
Gov t warns MNLF the state will not hesitate to use its forces to protect our people
Red Cross appeals to AFP, MNLF: Spare civilians
Aid arrives in Zamboanga City for the evacuees
Army confirms grenade blast in Jolo
Armed Forces spokesperson Lt Col Ramon Zagala cautioned they have not identified who is behind the attack
The MNLF, MILF and 2 peace agreements
The Bangsamoro people are caught between these two vanguards and their definition of peace
CHR condemns MNLF clash in Zamboanga
Human rights chair Loretta Rosales calls for the release of the hostages taken by the members of the Moro National Liberation Front in Zamboanga City
Zamboanga airport closure costs PAL P6-M a day
Everyday that Zamboanga International Airpot is closed Philippine Airlines PAL loses about P6 million a day
Banks remain closed in Zamboanga
Banks stay closed for business on the second day of the Zamboanga crisis
Misuari’s spokesman: Zambo situation might 'escalate'
Don’t expect the situation to die down
LIVE BLOG: Zamboanga clash | September 10
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Zamboanga clash
Priest held hostage; more clashes in Zambo
4th UPDATE 5 hostages are released in Barangay Talon Talon however
Zamboanga flights of PAL, Cebu Pacific still cancelled
24 commercial flights to and from Zamboanga remains cancelled on Tuesday Sept 10
Rappler Newscast | September 9, 2013
The MNLF attack and take over 4 barangays in Zamboanga City wants to raise flag in Zambo city hall Sen Santiago dubs the pork barrel scam: EnrileGate
Palace reiterates peace pact with MNLF not terminated
On September 6 Indonesian representatives even met with the MNLF for the scheduled review of the implementation of the GPH MNLF peace pact
LIST: MNLF's 5 major attacks
Before the siege of Zamboanga the MNLF had launched at least 5 attacks on Sulu Basilan and Palawan
Sabah tightens security after Zambo attack
Malaysian authorities are fearing a possible spillover from the attack in Zamboanga City by men allegedly from the Moro National Liberation Front
6 killed, 24 hurt in Zamboanga clashes
7th UPDATE At least 400 armed followers of Nur Misuari take over 4 villages in Zamboanga City
Govt halts Zamboanga airport operations
All Zamboanga airport operations from 9:50 am to 9 pm Monday September 9 are out
Malacañang condemns Zamboanga City attack
We condemn the attack on Zamboanga City in the strongest possible terms Malacañang says