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Zamboanga

American  
[zam-boh-ahng-guh] / ˌzæm boʊˈɑŋ gə /

noun

  1. a seaport on SW Mindanao, in the S Philippines.


Zamboanga British  
/ ˌzæmbəʊˈæŋɡə /

noun

  1. a port in the Philippines, on SW Mindanao on Basilan Strait: founded by the Spanish in 1635; tourist centre, with fisheries. Pop: 716 000 (2005 est)

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"Ten minutes later, I heard a sudden, loud snap," said the 53-year-old attorney from nearby Zamboanga City in Mindanao.

From Barron's

The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.

From Washington Times

The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.

From Seattle Times

That same day, Austin traveled to the Mindanao city of Zamboanga to visit the regional Philippine military command and about 150 U.S.

From Washington Post

In addition to those at Zamboanga, an additional 350 U.S. military personnel work on a rotating basis in conjunction with the embassy in Manila.

From Washington Post