Back to Basics: Homegrown palay program draws growers back to chemical-free farming

By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 30, 2025 [First of Two Parts]                IBA, Zambales — A growing number of rice farmers in this capital town of Zambales are switching back to farming methods without chemical use following the introduction here last year of the Palay Partnership Program (PPP) by BCV Farms. The program, which focuses on… Read More Back to Basics: Homegrown palay program draws growers back to chemical-free farming

Local beauty named Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025

By JENA RAJNI EMPEÑO-MIGUEL IBA, Zambales — Miss Zambales Anita Rose Gomez was named Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 during the finals of the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 pageant on Aug. 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila. One of the popular candidates among the 29 competitors in the recently… Read More Local beauty named Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025