SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – San Antonio, Zambales is emerging as a potential hub for clean energy development following the discovery of what local officials describe as one of the world’s largest deposits of natural hydrogen gas. San Antonio Mayor Arvin Antipolo said in a media briefing here on April 29 that developing the local resource… Read More San Antonio pushes for inclusion in hydrogen energy dev’t
By RANDY DATU | April 30, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has ordered the Provincial Agriculture Office to fast track the release of economic assistance to local fishermen who were forced to stop fishing in the waters of Zambales due to the Balikatan military exercises and high cost of fuel. Under the… Read More Zambales expedites economic aid for fishermen
By E.H. Edejer | April 30, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Summer in Subic Bay just got hotter—and tastier—with sizzling gastronomic weekends drawing both resident and visitor foodies at the seaside Boardwalk events center here. The “Flavors of Subic Bay” food extravaganza, organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) with the participation of local… Read More Subic dishes out flavorful weekends by the beach
IBA, Zambales — With April officially celebrated as Filipino Food Month in the Philippines to ensure the preservation of local food heritage while supporting local farmers, fishermen, and food producers, the Zambales Provincial Tourism and Investment Promotion Office (PTPO) put out a series of features spotlighting local delicacies that are a must-try for visitors and… Read More Nine must-try delicacies for visitors in Zambales
By JONAS REYES | April 29, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Provincial department offices will temporarily move into a new location in preparation for their eventual transfer to the new Capitol building, which is currently under construction. This was announced by Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. following his inspection of the Temporary Relocation Buidling on April… Read More Prov’l departments to occupy temporary relocation building
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. assured former members of underground mass organizations (UGMOs) in Central Luzon of government support following their return to the fold of law at Camp Olivas here on April 27. Ebdane, who is chairman of both the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-III) and Regional Development Council… Read More Gov. Ebdane to CL rebel-returnees: ‘We will support you’
By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 29, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on Wednesday, April 29, announced further reduction in port tariff rates and road user’s fee, among other relief measures to ease the impact of rising prices amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. SBMA… Read More SBMA declares more relief measures: port tariffs down 35%, road users’ fee 50%
MANILA | April 28, 2026 — As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine diplomatic ties and the Freedom 250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the United States is organizing a series of Galing USA promotions in April and May to showcase the exceptional quality, versatility, and local application of U.S.… Read More ‘Galing USA’ highlights top quality agricultural products and partnerships
STA. CRUZ, Zambales — More than 200 residents in two northern towns of Zambales gained easier access to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) services and community support programs when the agency brought a mobile permitting drive and environmental assistance project here in line with the Earth Day celebration. CENRO Masinloc Officer Donaver Guevarra… Read More Sta. Cruz, Candelaria locals get DENR mobile permitting assist
By JOANNA AGLIBOT | April 28, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — For 69-year-old Ranny Agasa, a fisherman in Barangay San Miguel, the sea has been both a workplace and a lifeline since he was 10 years old. But in recent years, he said that the rhythm of daily fishing has become increasingly uncertain, especially during… Read More ‘Balikatan’ fishing ban strains local livelihoods
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