• SBITC to collect wharfage fees at Subic Port

    SBITC to collect wharfage fees at Subic Port

    By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 27, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Port terminal operator Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC) has been authorized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to collect wharfage fees…

  • 7th PSTA honors trailblazers in Philippine sports tourism

    7th PSTA honors trailblazers in Philippine sports tourism

    MANILA — The Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA) celebrated the dynamic synergy of sports, travel, and hospitality at its 7th annual awards ceremony, recognizing the venues, destinations, organizers, sports associations and other institutions that…

  • Brgy. Sta. Fe still isolated even as more help pours in

    Brgy. Sta. Fe still isolated even as more help pours in

    By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 26, 2026 SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Food and other basic supplies continue to pour into Barangay Sta. Fe here after the upland village was devastated by heavy lahar flow…

  • Subic Bay is Philippine Sports Tourism’s “Destination of the Year”

    Subic Bay is Philippine Sports Tourism’s “Destination of the Year”

    SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (August 25, 2026) — Living up to its reputation as the go-to destination for athletes and sports organizers, Subic Bay Freeport bagged the “Destination of the Year Award” for 2025 during…

  • Botolan tankers reap medals in Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships

    Botolan tankers reap medals in Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships

    BOTOLAN, Zambales (August 25, 2026) — Two student-athletes from this town swam to podium finishes in the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships held August 21 to 23 in Boracay, Aklan. Lucas Alexander…

  • 60-day price freeze in effect after state of calamity declaration

    60-day price freeze in effect after state of calamity declaration

    By Joanna Aglibot | August 25, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities took effect in Zambales following the declaration of a province-wide state of calamity due to the…

  • PBBM identifies measures to curb CL flooding

    PBBM identifies measures to curb CL flooding

    SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (August 24, 2026) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government has identified immediate, medium, and long-term measures to avert flooding in Central Luzon, particularly in the province…

  • Stranded tugboat sinks off Botolan, Zambales

    Stranded tugboat sinks off Botolan, Zambales

    BOTOLAN, Zambales — A tugboat that previously ran aground off Barangay Bangan in this town sank here on Monday morning, August 24, as it was being towed away from the area amid stormy weather.…

  • Cong. Jay assures Sta. Fe folk: New bridge will be built

    Cong. Jay assures Sta. Fe folk: New bridge will be built

    SUBIC, Zambales — Zambales 1st District Representative Jefferson “Jay” Khonghun has assured residents of Barangay Sta. Fe, San Marcelino, Zambales that a new bridge will be built to reconnect the isolated community at the…