CBMS Zamboanga City

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

GARROTE
(ga-RRO-te)
English n: big strong club
Spanish n: garrote
Sample sentence: Bien miedo si Clyde na largo garrote del su abuelo.

Asking CBMS support for DICT IX BASULTA’s projects. Kindly follow the instructions in the post and VOTE! ❤️

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

VENA
(VE-na)
English n: vein
Spanish n: vena
Sample sentence: Quiere rebenta el vena mayor di Carl na su rabya con Louie.

The 2023 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data Turnover Ceremony for the City of Zamboanga, held on April 08, 2026 at the City Hall Conference Room, marked a pivotal moment in the city’s journey toward data-driven governance. During the event, the Philippine Statistics Authority - Regional Statistical Services Office IX (PSA RSSO IX) officially turned over the comprehensive 2023 CBMS data to the local government unit, providing city officials with granular information. This turnover represents the culmination of extensive field operations and data processing aimed at capturing the socio-economic profile of Zamboanga’s residents, which is vital for identifying the specific needs of vulnerable sectors.

Key figures in attendance included PSA RSSO IX Regional Director Mewchun WS. Pamaran, SOCD Chief Conrad E. Sontillano, Supervising Statistical Specialist Ma. Flerida E. Tan, and Senior Statistical Specialist Sonia D. Supnet, alongside other dedicated PSA staff who facilitated the rigorous data collection process.

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

ULIANON
(u-li-A-non)
English adj: second childhood
Spanish adj: segunda niňez
Sample sentence: Daw ulianon si Robert na su maga pregunta.

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

SAMPUCAN
(sam-PU-can)
English n: cockfight
Spanish n: pelea de gallos
Sample sentence: Ya man sampucan maga manok adentro jaula.

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Check out the available positions and detailed information here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/Publication68position

📌 How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are advised to submit their application letter and other pertinent documents through the DENR IX Integrated Information System (R9-IIS): http://r9iis.online
➡️ Go to "Career Opportunities"
➡️ Deadline: MARCH 23, 2026

⚠️ Important Reminder:
Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

DINIGRIDO
(di-ni-GRI-do)
English adj: black and blue bruise
Spanish adj: con chichon color gris
Sample sentence: Dinigrido el cara di Carmen porcausa na golpe durante el accidente.

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

OLESTIA
(o-LES-tia)
English adj: smelly
Spanish adj: con fuerte olor
Sample sentence: Ta olestia mu**to raton na cuarto di Shermay.

CHAVACANO WORD OF THE DAY
(SOURCE: Chavacano Handbook de Zamboanga by Bernardino S. Camins)

NEGRUSO
(ne-GRU-so)
English adj: blackish
Spanish adj: negruzo, pardo
Sample sentence: Negruso y alto el ladron ya hace entrada na tienda anoche.