DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte–The “20th Pagsalabuk (Subanen for get together) Festival” is being celebrated here by the largely Catholic community that still harbor animosity to the vanishing Suban-on tribe, a historical hatred that could be traced back to the 18th century. Suban-on or Subano means people of the river. Subanen, according to the academe, continue reading : Dipolog City marks ‘Pagsalabuk Festival’ (Source : Philippine News Agency)

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The local government here Friday distributed relief goods to the 60 families displaced by fire that hit a slum area in this city. Haron Damada Jr., City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) action officer, said relief goods included food packs and non-food items, such as kitchen utensils, continue reading : Fire hits slum area, school in Pagadian City (Source : Philippine News Agency)