Category: Governance

Cong. Jay Khonghun among top-performing representatives in Central Luzon – RPMD survey

By E.H. EDEJER | June 12, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — Zambales First District Representative and House Deputy Speaker Jefferson “Jay” Khonghun, a prominent figure in the “Young Guns” bloc in the House of Representatives, has emerged among the top congressmen in Central Luzon, according to a non-commissioned trust and performance ratings released by an independent… Read More Cong. Jay Khonghun among top-performing representatives in Central Luzon – RPMD survey

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Gov. Ebdane to CL rebel-returnees: ‘We will support you’

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’

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CENTENARIAN ASSISTANCE

A representative from the office of Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. interacts with a centenarian in San Marcelino, Zambales before presenting the centenarian allowance from the provincial government. The monthly financial assistance is given to residents who have reached the age of 100 for their healthcare and other needs. (GO photo)

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Region III dev’t council endorses P197.64-B budget for 2027

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

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YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 20, 2026 FOR many students at Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan, a routine day turned extraordinary when the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan arrived at their school.  Medical consultations, vision and dental screenings, and free medicines were delivered right where learners and teachers spend… Read More YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

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More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

By JOANNA AGLIBOT | March 11, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More towns in this province have begun adopting a four-day workweek for government employees as part of efforts to conserve fuel and electricity amid rising global oil prices. Local government units (LGUs) in the municipalities of San Antonio, Masinloc, and Candelaria announced on March… Read More More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

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New NBI Chief meets with Rep. Khonghun, pushes new Olongapo office

NEWLY appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag paid a courtesy call on House Deputy Speaker and Zambales First District Representative Jay Khonghun to discuss priority measures aimed at strengthening national security, public order, and institutional accountability. During the meeting, the two officials took up the proposed construction of a new NBI district office… Read More New NBI Chief meets with Rep. Khonghun, pushes new Olongapo office

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Mariveles, Bataan issues EO to curb illicit cigarette trade

By E.H. EDEJER | February 21, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — The local government of Mariveles has issued an executive order to curb the proliferation of contraband cigarettes here, as national authorities cracked down on illicit cigarette trade that costs the government billions of pesos in lost tax revenue annually. Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion issued… Read More Mariveles, Bataan issues EO to curb illicit cigarette trade

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117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 10, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — At least 117 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon passed the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) and Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of the Interior and Local Government… Read More 117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

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