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Zamboanga City Charter: The Philippines' Commonwealth Act. No. 39 signed by President Manuel Quezon in Malacañang on October 12, 1936, establishing the City of Zamboanga, was witnessed by our Mayor Caling - 2nd to right (size: 629KB)We're proud to bring to all the Zamboangueños around the world and in our beloved City of Zamboanga, a special gift from a very special woman who helped witness the Presidential Charter creating the City of Zamboanga in 1936 - The former and still beloved Mayor Caling Lobregat, and her city hall crew.  Muchas gracias con ustedes todo.  Please download this photo freely, and share it with all your fellow Chavacanos, wherever they may be.  This memorial photo belongs in all our hearts & homes.  This is our story.  This is our history.  Long live our ancient City of Flowers! (In loving memory...)

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  • The Province of Cebu : Every Barangay in the Cebu province has an interactive z-wiki webpage which can be maintained by anyone. No more dependence on the webmaster.
  • Z-WIKI.COM is now part of Zamboanga.com: z-wiki.com is developing webpages for all the countries of the world.
  • The Province of Zamboanga Sibugay: Zamboanga Sibugay like the province of Cebu also has a barangay webpage for every barangay.
  • The Province of Negros Occidental: We just finished creating web-pages for each barangay in the Negros Occidental Province, Philippines.
  • Zamboanga.com which represents Zamboanga City in everyway is now truly a portal not just for Zamboanga City but for the entire Republic of the Philippines.
     
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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...


Filipino Weed Cures Denque Fever: The old barangay folks know the value of this weed. They smoke it. They drink its juice. They use the entire plant as poultice. In the Philippines the leaves are mixed with Datura metel leaves and flowers in the preparation of "asthma-cigarettes". Father Alzina reports that the latex is prescribed in asthma. According to Guerrero, the entire plant is used as an antidote, being considered haemostatic, sedative and soporific. Read on...


Ancient History of Zamboanga: In the beginning, there was Jambangan (not Samboangan, as others might insist - it came later as a Spanish inflection to their pronunciation) the ancient place that was settled in the 1200s by the Subanons, who are considered by historians to be the founding fathers of the place they called the “Land of Flowers.” (interesting historical note: The mainland of the North American continent was first sighted by the Spanish explorer and treasure hunter Don Juan Ponce de Leon on Easter, March 27, 1513. He claimed the land for Spain and named it La Florida, meaning "Land of Flowers".). Read on...


History of Zamboanga - circa 1500s: The early 1500s brought along the Spaniards and their Catholic religion into the Philippine Islands, in search of spices and riches. The Spanish's recorded presence in Jambangan can be dated as far back as November 1596, when a small Spanish settlement and garrison was established in the port of La Caldera, the present-day Caldera Bay area barrio called Recodo, located about fifteen miles north-east of present downtown Zamboanga City.. Read on...


History of Zamboanga - circa 1900s: In a municipal election on March 1901, Mariano Arquiza succeeded Isidoro Midel by popular vote and became the first elected President of the Zamboanga Republic, now under American administration, for the next two (2) years: 1901 - 1903. With the presence and administration of the American conquerors, Zamboanga was made the capital of the Moro province, encompassing the island of Mindanao and other nearby islands. The importance of Zamboanga was elevated to seat of regional government and diocese of Catholicism in southern Philippines.. 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.

Barangays of Zamboanga City, Philippines
Arena Blanco || Ayala || Baliwasan || Baluno || Boalan || Bolong || Buenavista || Bunguiao || Busay || Cabaluay || Cabatangan || Cacao || Calabasa || Calarian || Camino Nuevo || Campo Islam || Canelar || Capisan || Cawit || Culianan || Curuan || Daap || Dita || Divisoria || Dulian Bunguiao || Dulian Pasonanca || Guisao || Guiwan || Kasanyangan || La Paz || Labuan || Lamisahan || Landang Gua || Landang Laum || Lanzones || Lapakan || Latuan Curuan || Licomo || Limaong || Limpapa || Lubigan || Lumayang || Lumbangan || Lunzuran || Maasin || Malagutay || Mampang || Manalipa || Mangusu || Manicahan || Mariki || Mercedes || Muti || Pamucutan || Pangapuyan || Panubigan || Pasilmanta || Pasobolong || Pasonanca || Patalon || Putik || Quiniput || Recodo || Rio Hondo || Salaan || San Jose Cawa-Cawa || San Jose Gusu || San Ramon || San Roque || Sangali || Sibulao Curuan || Sinubong || Sinunuc || Sta. Barbara || Sta. Catalina || Sta. Maria || Sto. Niño || Tagasilay || Taguiti || Talabaan || Talisayan || Talon-Talon || Taluksangay || Tetuan || Tictapul || Tigbalabag || Tigtabon || Tolosa || Tugbungan || Tulungatung || Tumaga || Tumalutab || Tumitus || Victoria || Vitali || Zambowood || Zone I || Zone II || Zone III || Zone IV

History of Zamboanga

Zamboanga - historically known as "the place of flowers".

1635 - 2009: 374 Years of Our Storied History

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.

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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...

 

Here is a Chavacano phrase picked up from Z-wiki.

"Pone con el Canastro na pajagat."

"Put the huge basket on the sleigh.

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: Fiestas in Zamboanga City, Philippines:
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