Zamboanga City, Philippines: Asia's Latin City, City of Flowers

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Republic of Zamboanga OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Zamboanga The First Republic in The Philippines  Existed: May 1899 - March 1903 Zamboanga, the ancient and beautiful City of Flowers that was founded in 1635, now acknowledged as Asia's Latin City, was once declared and existed as a de facto sovereign republic within its territory of historic existence inside a revolutionary form of government popularly chosen by its Chavacano citizens, that lasted four historic years, and was named: Republic of Zamboanga .  Read on...

Z-Editorials. 

• GEM - Economic activity in the Zamboanga peninsula and the adjoining Sulu archipelago is being given a boost through the dramatic expansion of this city’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure; an expansion that includes the installation of a wireless wide area network. Globe Telecommunication’s WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) installation in Zamboanga, which will extend mobile broadband internet access to subscribers in previously unserved areas, is expected to spur the development of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, in particular.
• US Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney, with Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat at her side, chats with students of the Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School through the wireless wide area network, known as WiMax, established by Globe throughout Zamboanga City.
  
  The expanded telecoms infrastructure was installed with assistance from the local government and USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, which is implemented under the oversight of the Mindanao Economic Development Council. WiMAX provides city-wide mobile broadband internet access to Globe subscribers, and is expected to help boost the economy and draw business process outsourcing locators to Zamboanga. The high school was earlier provided with internet-connected computers and peripherals by GEM through its Computer Literacy and Internet  Read on...

Area Maps of Zamboanga City, Philippines. Vicinity maps of Zamboanga City Read on...

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Arts and Culture of Zamboanga City, Philippines. Zamboanga City's Art history spans a period of over 500 years, with heavy influence coming from the Malay and Spanish culture early on, and the West more recently. Countless, and quite priceless, artifacts dating back to over a thousand years have been excavated in the early 1900s by American archaeologists during their occupation of the Philippines in the vicinities of Zamboanga and Mindanao. Many of these artifacts are currently housed in "vaults" of some major U.S. universities, inaccessible to the general public. Just recently, a few Filipino scholars stumbled upon some of these extracted art works at a U.S. university, and have been trying to gain more access and possible return of the pieces. Although that wish may be futile, we can start with what we have today. Let us not allow history to repeat itself. Each and everyone of us has the means to make a difference, no matter how small the contribution. We will present all relative entries we receive and others that we discover. Read On...

Barangays of Zamboanga City, Philippines. The Philippines' self-governing system before the Spanish inquisition was based on a myriad of groups of people scattered throughout the populated islands, mostly ruled by a tribal leader. These groups of people were called “Barangays“, a Malay term for community. Here is a list of all the Barangays in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Read on...

History of Zamboanga City, Philippines. The principal peoples of the Philippine archipelago were the Negritos, proto-Malays, and Malays. The Negritos are believed to have migrated by land bridges some 30,000 years ago, during the last glacial period. Later migrations were by water and took place over several thousand years in repeated movements before and after the start of the Christian era.² Not much is known of the early inhabitants of the Mindanao Island peninsula during this time line.  Although Western time line puts Philippine history in accordance to their discovery of the islands, this short-sighted view point cannot erase the factual history of the people who discovered and inhabited the islands long before the western world arrived.  The barangay method of government of these peoples, in use for over a thousand years, was the biggest dividing line between their nation of small enclaves and the present geographically defined country that is The Philippines. Read On...

Chavacano Hisotory of Zamboanga City, Philippines June 23, 1635 should be symbolically known as “Dia del Chavacano de Zamboanga.” Why you might ask? This was the day that a permanent foothold was laid on Zamboanga by the Spanish government with the construction of the San José Fort, and the subsequent evolution and proliferation of a unique dialect/language based on ancient Creole Spanish that is called Chavacano de Zamboanga. This is our history, this is our culture… Read On...

Islands of Zamboanga City, Philippines. In addition to the main land territory of Zamboanga City, which encompasses 1,681 kilometers ( 645 square mile ), there are (officially) 28 islands that are part of its principality, and all of them are now named. The most popular of these islands is the Great Santa Cruz Island, and most deservedly so. Its tantalizingly beautiful scenery encompasses the rare "pink sand" ( a coloration effect of white sand mixed with red coral sand ), crystal clear blue water, and the symphony of varied living corals, abundant colorful tropical sea life, and island vegetation. It is truly a wonderland.

Beaches of Zamboanga City, Philippines The nearby Little Santa Cruz Island (View incredibly detailed Satellite Map) has a beautiful white sand beach instead, and is a military installation.  Snorkeling and scuba diving are excellent diversions for the sun worshipers with lots of colorful marine life to experience in excellent water visibility, depending on weather conditions.  In the Great Santa Cruz Island, there are some covered huts used for picnicking (food and water can be brought in), and adequate bathroom facilities. Read On...

Learn the Chavacano of Zamboanga City, Philippines Welcome to the on line Chavacano Dictionary. Where everybody can participate, learn and contribute. Help build the chavacano on-line dictionary. Keep the Chavacano dialect alive. Bien grande ayuda gayot se si puede kita todo contribuji. Mucho maga palabra de antes ahora ulbidao ya. Como se maga palabras "tankugu" - back of the neck, "Pamitik" - rope used for the Carabao's nose, "Pajagat" - Sleigh, "Canastro" - Container on Pajagat.  etc. etc..   Read On...

Educational Institutions of Zamboanga City, Philippines Zamboanga City is home to some of the finest schools in The Philippines and around Asia. Long a bastion of the Spanish intelligentsia, the local schools have produced many of today's top leaders in business & society, spanning the world with their brand of leadership borne within a peculiar place sentimentally called "The City of Flowers." Read On...

City and Regional Offices of Zamboanga City, Philippines Zamboanga City is a chartered City of the Philippines. It is an independent entity and not a part of any province in the Philippines. The City government is represented by a Mayor, a Vice-Mayor, Two congressional seats and 8 city councilors for each district totaling 16 councilors. The city council is chaired by the Vice-Mayor. Based on the 2007 census, Congresswoman Maria Isabelle C. Salazar is working towards passing into law for a Third congressional district of Zamboanga City. Read On...

Geography Geography is a basic human understanding of place, and how humans can relate to that place. Without this basic understanding of geography, humans cannot find their place. With that principle in mind, we will help people find their way in the Philippine islands, especially where our Zamboanga City belongs. In The Philippines, the official system of geographical governance is listed in its hierarchical form below: Read On...

Fun in the Sun Pictorial If you have some photos/stories you would like to share about your excursions in and around Zamboanga City, we would like to publish them. This page is reserved for the moment in time when you had Fun in the Sun. We thank you for your submissions. Read On..

Islands of the Philippines The Philippines is made up of several islands, 7107 islands in total. Some of these islands are not inhabited. Here are the top 11 islands of the Philippines listed in the order of size: Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Masbate

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Every year from October 1 through October 11, Zamboanga City gets into the festivities mood that reverberates throughout the city. There are parades, floats, contests...  Read On..

List of Hotels and Pension Houses in Zamboanga City, Philippines

• Lantaka Hotel by the Sea: Valderoza St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-1626

•  GC Hotel: 19 Tomas Claudio St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-4752

•  Yangs Hotel: Tomas Claudio St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-0138

•  Astoria Hotel: Mayor Cesar C. Climaco Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines

•  Hermosa Hotel: Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-2040

•  Sky Park Hotel: Tomas Claudio St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-992-0951

•  Marcian Business Hotel: Mayor Cesar Climaco Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-0005

  •  Marcian Garden Hotel: Gov. Camins Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-2519

•  Garden Orchid Hotel: Gov. Camins Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-0031

•  A Zenith Royale Hotel: Gov. Camins Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-2023

•  Paradise Hotel: P Reyes St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-2026

•  Hotel Guillermo: Rizal Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-214-1479

•  Hotel Perlita: Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-993-0990

•  Hotel Preciosa: Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-2020

•  Jardin de la Viña Hotel: 149 Gov. Alvarez Ave., Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-7808

•  La Casa Maria Pension House: 401 Sta Maria, Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-8230

•  Cecille's Pension House: Tumaga Por Centro, Zamboanga City, Philippines - 062-991-5563

Fiestas in Zamboanga City, Philippines

• January Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • January 15 - Pamucutan | January 20 - Cabaluay | Last Saturday - Limaong | 3rd Sunday - Calarian (Flamingo) | 3rd Sunday - Sto. Niño

• February Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • Last Saturday - Vitali | February 2 - Santa Maria | February 11 - Bunguiao | February 11 - Maasin | February 11 - Malagutay | February 11 - Tolosa | 3rd Saturday - Sibulao Curuan

• March Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • March 19 - Latuan Curuan | March 19 - Lunzuran | March 19 - Manicahan - Tabuk, Asinan, Sabanita | March 20 - Latuan

• April Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • Last Saturday of April - Cacao | Last Wednesday of May - Dulian Upper Bunguiao | April 5 - Lapakan | April 5 - Talisayan - starts on the last week of march |April 25 - Pamucutan - Sitio Anuling | The ninth Sunday after the Easter Sunday - Pasonanca

• May Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • Last Suturday - Victoria | 3rd Sunday - Dulian Pasonanca | 3rd Sunday - Tugbungan | Last Saturday - Mangusu |
    May 1 - San Jose Gusu | May 1 - Sangali | May 1 - Zambowood | May 4 - Tictapul | May 12 - Buenavista | May 13 - Divisoria | May 13 - Manicahan - Busug | May 13 - Talon-Talon | May 14 - Limaong | May 15 - Boalan
    | May 15 - Cabatangan | May 20 - Camino Nuevo | May 20 - Quiniput | May 22 - Manicahan - Poso | May 23 - Talabaan | May 24 - Lanzones | May 27 - Limpapa | May 28 - Baluno | May 28 - Pasobolong | May 29 - Sinunuc | May 30 - Patalon

• June Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • June 5 - Guisao | June 13 - Putik | June 27 - Lamisahan | June 27 - Canelar | Last Saturday - Guiwan

• July Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • July 16 - Ayala | July 31 - Tetuan

• August Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • August 11 - Tumaga | August 13 - Calarian Centro | August 13 - Pamucutan, Sitio Papaya | August 15 - Culianan
    | August 16 - Mampang | August 16 - San Roque | August 16 - Tagasilay

• September Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • September 24 - Mercedes

• October Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • 1st Saturday - Baliwasan | Last Saturday - Cawit | 1st Sunday - Bolong | October 1 - Lumbangan |
    October 3 - Tulungatung | October 7 - Recodo | October 12 - Capisan | October 12 - Fiesta Pilar |
    | October 12 - Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV | October 24 - Licomo | October 24 - San Jose Cawa-Cawa

• November Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • November 3 - Lumayang | November 13 - Curuan | November 27 - Labuan | 3rd Sunday - Sinubong

• December Fiesta in Zamboanga

  • December 8 - Salaan | December 18 - Tigbalabag | December 29 - Calabasa

• Barangays Without Fiestas but Instead Celebrate Hari Raya (Muslim Festival of Sacrifice).

  • Arena Blanco | Busay(Sacol) | Campo Islam | |Dita | Kasanyangan | Landang Gua(Sacol) | Landang Laum (Sacol) | Mariki | Muti | Pasilmanta(Sacol) | Taguiti | Taluksangay | Tigtabon | Tumalutab | Tumitus 

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