By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 31, 2026 SAN NARCISO, Zambales — Lambaklad, a traditional fishing method introduced here two years ago as an alternative livelihood project, now proves to be a practical solution to the rising cost of fuel while delivering bigger catch for local fishermen at minimal hours at sea. Local fisherfolk groups said… Read More Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 31, 2026 IBA, Zambales — The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) has approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Tier 2 budget worth a total of P197.64 billion proposed by 32 regional line agencies of the government and 12 state universities and colleges in the region. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane… Read More Region III dev’t council endorses P197.64-B budget for 2027
FOR generations, tapuy has been part of life for the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, and Kalanguya tribes of Tuba. Brewed from local kintuman rice and shared during gatherings and celebrations, the traditional rice wine carries stories of identity, culture, and community. Today, that tradition is helping sustain livelihoods. Through royalty shares from Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable… Read More Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep ‘tapuy’ alive
IN line with the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” SM Supermalls celebrated Women’s Month 2026 through a series of collaborative initiatives that sought to elevate conversations on matters that affect women into meaningful actions. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, and in partnership with United Nations Philippines, the Philippine… Read More SM celebrates Women’s Month by moving conversation into meaningful action
FUEL-INTENSIVE events have been scrapped from this year’s Dinamulag Festival, as directed by Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. That means we don’t get to see the fabulous lighted floats, nor enjoy watching thrilling motorsports races that have become popular festival mainstays in recent years. The reason is commendable, as it is practical and sensitive to these… Read More EDITORIAL: A Festival Sans Much Glitter
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 29, 2026 THE Province of Zambales, as well as several local municipalities, romped home with high honors in this year’s Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, highlighting top-tier attractions, rich culture and tradition, and innovative programs that drive the local tourism industry forward. The TRES Awards is presented… Read More TOP ATTRACTIONS: Zambales scores 3 Grand Winners, 9 other honors in DOT-3’s TRES Awards
By ALEX GALANG | March 28, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Community Fire Auxiliary Group (CFAG) of Barangay Ilwas was recognized as champion in the Subic Barangay Fire Olympics held jointly by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Subic Fire Station (BFP-Subic) and the Subic Public Order and Safety Office (SPOSO) on March 27. The inter-barangay competition,… Read More Ilwas tops Subic Barangay Fire Olympics
MAKATI CITY, March 27, 2026 – The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), also known as the Fulbright Commission in the Philippines, celebrated its 78th anniversary on March 24, marking nearly eight decades of strengthening educational exchange and mutual understanding between the Philippines and the United States. The reception, held at SPACE at One Ayala, gathered more… Read More Fulbright Philippines marks 78 years of educational exchange and bilateral cooperation
Story & Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | March 27, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated here on Friday more than P47.4 million worth of smuggled meat products from China. Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno said the illicit products arrived here on January 25 in four container vans declared as containing assorted seafoods.… Read More BOC seizes ₱47.4-M smuggled meat from China
BUILDING on a foundation of shared innovation, Japanese convenience store chain, Lawson Philippines, and GCash, the country’s #1 digital finance super app, are strengthening their long-standing partnership to further digitalize the local retail landscape. By expanding their seamless digital integration to all Lawson branches nationwide, the two brands continue to grow together, ensuring that more… Read More GCash expands retail digital integration with Lawson chain to over 200 branches in the Philippines
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