Month: September 2025

LOOK: Zambaleños turn out for Int’l Coastal Cleanup

VOLUNTEERS from all over Zambales trooped to coastal areas for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day this year, turning a worldwide day of action into local collaborative efforts to make a difference for the environment. The ICC event drew participants from local government units, community volunteer associations, schools and youth group, farmers and fisherfolk organizations,… Read More LOOK: Zambaleños turn out for Int’l Coastal Cleanup

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Sept. 21 Protests: Olongapo rallyists tear up ‘contracts’ for ghost flood-control projects

By Henry Empeño with Jena Rajni Caroline A. Empeño / Photos by TTL OLONGAPO CITY (Sept. 21, 2025) — Protesters in Olongapo City ripped into shreds “contracts” for ghost flood-control projects to show their disgust with alleged corruption in the government and plunder of public funds during a rally at the Rizal Triangle Park here… Read More Sept. 21 Protests: Olongapo rallyists tear up ‘contracts’ for ghost flood-control projects

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PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

By PCO | September 20, 2025 THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) will be allocated PhP60 billion following the cancellation of PhP255 billion worth of locally funded flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget in 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the PhP60 billion allocation to PhilHealth… Read More PhilHealth gets P60B from DPWH flood control budget

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Palace shortens gov’t work hours on Sept. 22 for National Family Week celebration

By PCO | September 20, 2025 MALACAÑANG has suspended work in government offices under the Executive Branch starting 1 p.m. on Monday, September 22, in observance of the 33rd National Family Week. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 96 issued on Friday, government work hours were shortened on September 22 to give employees the opportunity to… Read More Palace shortens gov’t work hours on Sept. 22 for National Family Week celebration

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BFAR turns over 5 boats to Subic, Olongapo fisherfolk

By JONAS REYES SUBIC, Zambales — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) awarded five 62-footer fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) handline fishing boats to fisherfolk groups to help sustain their livelihood, especially those venturing in the vicinity of the Scarborough Shoal. BFAR turned over the vessels here on September 19 to the Subic Hook and… Read More BFAR turns over 5 boats to Subic, Olongapo fisherfolk

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Zambales nat’l high, Iba elementary schools get land patents

IBA, Zambales — Two public schools in Zambales recently received special patents from the government, finally earning a legal stamp of ownership for the parcels of land they occupy here since their founding more than 100 years ago. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed over to Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. special patents for Iba Elementary School and… Read More Zambales nat’l high, Iba elementary schools get land patents

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Office for migrant workers opens in Iba, Zambales

IBA, Zambales — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has opened its office here at the Palanginan government center to improve the delivery of service to overseas Filipino wokrers (OFWs) and their families here in Zambales. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. formally opened the DMW office on September 17,… Read More Office for migrant workers opens in Iba, Zambales

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EducationUSA to host 10th University Fair in Manila

MANILA (September 19, 2025) — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines invites students and parents to attend the 10th EducationUSA University Fair in Manila on September 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at One Ayala Mall in Makati City.   Twenty-eight U.S. colleges, universities and partner organizations are joining this year’s event, providing Filipino… Read More EducationUSA to host 10th University Fair in Manila

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Masinloc-Oyon Bay bags 1st place in ‘Para El Mar’ awards

By E.H. EDEJER | September 19, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) ran away with first place in the recently concluded “Para El Mar” 2025 marine conservation awards, the Masinloc Tourism Office announced on Thursday, Sept. 18. The MOBPLS—the first and only legislated marine protected area (MPA)… Read More Masinloc-Oyon Bay bags 1st place in ‘Para El Mar’ awards

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