Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | October 27, 2025 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — At least 20 participants composed of students and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representatives in Tarlac have learned new skills in bamboo-based food production from a training organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Held at the Tarlac Capitol Center,… Read More Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! kicks off with music, lights, and community spirit in Liwliwa

By LOVELENE CHUA (La Zeblin Beach House/Contributed photos) SAN FELIPE, ZAMBALES — The first night of EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! lit up the Liwliwa beachfront on October 25, transforming the stretch from The Cabins to CharKool Resort into a lively street filled with music, lights, and shared celebration. Locals, tourists, and resort owners came together to… Read More EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! kicks off with music, lights, and community spirit in Liwliwa

PBBM names Ebdane as new Central Luzon RDC chairperson

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 27, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Zambales Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. as the chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon under the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDEV).  As an economic strategy-formulation council, the RDC serves as the… Read More PBBM names Ebdane as new Central Luzon RDC chairperson

Zambales fishermen back bill upholding rights to municipal waters

By JOANNA AGLIBOT SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Small-scale fishermen in this province expressed their strong support for House Bill No. 5606, also known as the “Atin Ang Kinse Kilometro” Bill, that seeks to grant exclusive fishing rights to municipal and subsistence fisherfolk within the 15-kilometer municipal waters. In a phone interview, Leonardo Cuaresma, president of… Read More Zambales fishermen back bill upholding rights to municipal waters

Cabangan levels up with Paleng-QR digital payment

CABANGAN, Zambales — This municipality has stepped up into the fast-growing world of online shopping and e-commerce with the unveiling here on October 22 of the Paleng-QR digital payment system. Mayor Ronaldo F. Apostol, along with representatives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as well as… Read More Cabangan levels up with Paleng-QR digital payment

Zambales fishermen back bill upholding rights to municipal waters

By JOANNA AGLIBOT SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Small-scale fishermen in this province expressed their strong support for House Bill No. 5606, also known as the “Atin Ang Kinse Kilometro” Bill, that seeks to grant exclusive fishing rights to municipal and subsistence fisherfolk within the 15-kilometer municipal waters. In a phone interview, Leonardo Cuaresma, president of… Read More Zambales fishermen back bill upholding rights to municipal waters

10 Zambales town public schools receive digital learning tools

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 23, 2025 SAN MARCELINO, Zambales (PIA) — A total of 10 public elementary schools in San Marcelino, Zambales have received digital learning tools to enhance access to digital education and improve teaching resources in the municipality, through the Center of Excellence (CENTEX) Digital Education Project.  A collaborative initiative between the Ayala… Read More 10 Zambales town public schools receive digital learning tools

DAR Zambales distributes e-titles, condonation certificates to ARBs

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 23, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Zambales Provincial Office distributed electronic titles (e-titles) and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province.  This is part of the government’s continued efforts to empower farmers and strengthen the agrarian reform… Read More DAR Zambales distributes e-titles, condonation certificates to ARBs

SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – This premier Freeport has become a center for business startup activities with the launching of the SBMA Business Acceleration Hub and the Subic Bay Angel Investor Network at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on October 20, 2025. During the Dakal Lakad 2025 Demo and Graduation Day, Subic Bay… Read More SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network

San Felipe coastal land reclassification ongoing

By JONAS REYES SAN FELIPE, Zambales — The local government of San Felipe and the Provincial Government of Zambales, with the assistance of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Olongapo, are now undertaking a special project to delineate and reclassify unclassified public land in coastal areas here. The project, which seeks to convert… Read More San Felipe coastal land reclassification ongoing