Zamboanga was founded by Spaniards in 1635 on the site of a native settlement. Its name is derived from the Malay jam.... ware zamboanga

Fort Pilar, the shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar, was built in the 17th century for the protection of Christian settlers against Moro (Muslim) pirates; it now houses the Zamboanga High School. Incorporated in 1936, the city was largely rebuilt after World War II. The city is a centre for Moro brass ware and bronze ware and a collecting point for shells, which are exported or used locally for button manufacture. MLA style: "Zamboanga City." APA style: Zamboanga City. ware zamboanga