TOP ATTRACTIONS: Zambales scores 3 Grand Winners, 9 other honors in DOT-3’s TRES Awards

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

Ilwas tops Subic Barangay Fire Olympics

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

Fulbright Philippines marks 78 years of educational exchange and bilateral cooperation

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

BOC seizes ₱47.4-M smuggled meat from China

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

GCash expands retail digital integration with Lawson chain to over 200 branches in the Philippines

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

Cebu Pacific caps 30th anniversary month with PHP88 Blowout Sale

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, wraps up its 30th anniversary month celebration on a high note as it rolls out another round of the Super Seat Fest, with up to 750,000 seats on sale to give travelers more opportunities to score the lowest guaranteed fares for their dream vacations. From March 27… Read More Cebu Pacific caps 30th anniversary month with PHP88 Blowout Sale

Team Zambales barrels thru competition in 2026 CLRAA

IBA, Zambales — A highly-motivated Team Zambales is barreling through opposition in the 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) competition, as local athletes gun for more medals with the goal of topping this year’s qualifier for the 2027 Palarong Pambansa. The 2026 CLRAA sports event, which pits student-athletes from the seven provinces of Region… Read More Team Zambales barrels thru competition in 2026 CLRAA

Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 25, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Eking out a living from the sea is proving to be more difficult for fishermen in this province who have to contend nowadays with rising fuel prices, stagnant market prices, and continuing harassment by Chinese militia at sea. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc… Read More Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

CANDELARIA, Zambales — Two officers from the local government unit of Candelaria, Zambales joined the Philippine delegation to the Kaohsiung Smart City Expo 2026 in Taiwan on March 17-21 as part of an exchange to explore smart city solutions. Municipal Administrator and Local Youth Development Officer Kathleen Ebilane Pulangco, along with Chebilin Farrales of the… Read More Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

Pag-IBIG brings affordable housing closer to Central Luzon families through regional fair

By Aldrin Josuha P. Mallari | March 24, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — More than 20,000 affordable housing units were offered to Central Luzon residents as Pag-IBIG Fund held its first regional housing fair on March 18–19 at the LausGroup Event Centre in Pampanga. Organized in partnership with the Department of Human… Read More Pag-IBIG brings affordable housing closer to Central Luzon families through regional fair