DENR partners with groups to rehab forests in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | April 10, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with AP Renewable Energy Corporation (APREC) and the Gala Aeta Kulihig Association Inc. (GAKAI) to strengthen forest rehabilitation and protection efforts in Zambales. The three parties recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement to… Read More DENR partners with groups to rehab forests in Zambales

Community support vital in Zambales ‘pawikan’ conservation—DENR

By E.H. EDEJER | April 9, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Volunteers from local government units, tourism establishments, and corporate partners in this province are proving to be an important factor in the success of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) programs to protect and conserve marine turtles, locally known as “pawikan.” DENR Region III… Read More Community support vital in Zambales ‘pawikan’ conservation—DENR

Zambales braces for more summer tourist arrivals

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 8, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Following the arrival here of more than 94,000 tourists during the Holy Week’s long weekend, Zambales, which recorded more than 1.25 million tourist arrivals last year, expects to receive more visitors this summer despite the ongoing energy crunch caused by the Middle East conflict. Tel… Read More Zambales braces for more summer tourist arrivals

DENR awards land titles to 24 Zambales beneficiaries

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Twenty-four beneficiaries in Zambales received legal land titles from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), granting them more secure land tenure and better opportunities for stable housing, livelihood, and long-term economic security. Awarded during the program “Handog Titulo: From Vulnerability to Stability, A Title of Hope,” the… Read More DENR awards land titles to 24 Zambales beneficiaries

Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method

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

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

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