This article is about the Philippine city. For other uses, see Zamboanga.
Highly urbanized city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines
Zamboanga City
City of Zamboanga
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Nickname(s):&#;
City of Flowers[1] Asia's Latin City[1] Sardines Capital of The Philippines[1]
Motto:&#;
Build Back Better Zamboanga
Anthem: Zamboanga Hermosa (Beautiful Zamboanga)
Map of Zamboanga Peninsula with Zamboanga City highlighted
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Coordinates: 6°54′15″N°04′34″E / °N °E / ;
Country
Philippines
Region
Zamboanga Peninsula
Province
Zamboanga del Sur (statistically only)
District
1st (West Coast) and 2nd (East Coast) districts of Zamboanga City
Founded
June 23,
Chartered
October 12,
Cityhood
February 26,
Highly urbanized city
November 22,
Barangays
98 (see Barangays)
&#;•&#;Type
Sangguniang Panlungsod
&#;•&#;Mayor
John M. Dalipe (PRP)
&#;•&#;Vice Mayor
Josephine E. Pareja (PAZ)
&#;•&#;Representatives
List
1st LegDist (Costa Oeste)
Khymer Adan T. Olaso
2nd LegDist (Costa Este)
Manuel Jose M. Dalipe
&#;•&#;City Council
Members
1st District
Joselito
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Hang on, Zamboangueños – Climaco
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Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco called on her constituents to remain strong and united as clashes between forces loyal to former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Nur Misuari and the military in their city stretched for a 6th day.
In a press briefing, Climaco, who spoke alternately in Chavacano and English, said the conflict in their city has been “heartbreaking and upsetting.” The mayor also said life has yet to return to normal in the city as it remains isolated.
“This is not an issue of religion, for we have coexisted peacefully and worked harmoniously. Together we can rise from the climate of fear and doubt and come out better Zamboanguenos and a more powerful & peaceful Zamboanga that we hope for our children," she said.
As of the latest count, a total of 51 people have died so far in the clashes, including 3 civilians.
President Aquino, who went to Zamboanga City Friday, assured residents displaced by the conflict that government would continue to assistance them. The President visited the Zamboanga City Sports Complex Friday morning and appealed for their cooperation. He said the violence in the city is abating and assured evacuees that government will not cease efforts to quell arme