Category: Local Government

Subic declares water emergency, eyes takeover of PrimeWater operation

By ALEX GALANG | May 15, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Municipal Government of Subic has formally declared a State of Water Emergency following persistent complaints over inadequate and unreliable water supply affecting several barangays and business areas in the municipality. The declaration came through an Executive Order issued on May 11, 2026 by Mayor… Read More Subic declares water emergency, eyes takeover of PrimeWater operation

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Prov’l departments to occupy temporary relocation building

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

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234 students join Capitol SPES program

IBA, Zambales — A total of 234 students from various schools across the province have joined the provincial government’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) this year, following the selection of qualified applicants by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO). The SPES beneficiaries, along with their parents, received an orientation about the… Read More 234 students join Capitol SPES program

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Gov. Ebdane tells LGUs to fine-tune disaster-preparedness plans

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has called on local government units across the province to continue refining set contingency plans to better prepare for any disaster that may arise in their communities. Stressing the need for readiness at all times, Gov. Ebdane the LGUs should learn the measures by heart for effective… Read More Gov. Ebdane tells LGUs to fine-tune disaster-preparedness plans

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Zambales adopts 4-day workweek

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 10, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Zambales province has implemented a four-day workweek program following the release by Malacañang on Friday of Memorandum Circular 114 enjoining energy conservation measures among national and local government units in face of rising global oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Through Executive… Read More Zambales adopts 4-day workweek

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Marcos launches record P58-B fund to empower LGUs nationwide

By Jerome Carlo Paunan | February 23, 2026 MANILA (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” initiative Monday, unveiling a record-breaking 58-billion-peso fund to empower local government units to respond directly to community needs. Speaking at Malacañan Palace’s Heroes Hall, Marcos said the program is anchored on the principle… Read More Marcos launches record P58-B fund to empower LGUs nationwide

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Remulla lauds peace and order initiatives in Zambales 1st District, pledges DILG support

DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla Jr. commended the First District of Zambales for its sustained implementation of projects and programs directly benefiting the public. During a meeting with Deputy Speaker and Zambales First District Representative Jay Khonghun, Subic Mayor Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun, Castillejos Mayor Jeffrey Khonghun, and Zambales Vice Governor Jacqueline Rose Khonghun,… Read More Remulla lauds peace and order initiatives in Zambales 1st District, pledges DILG support

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DILG inaugurates 4 SGLGIF projects in Zambales

By Reia G. Pabelonia | February 12, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) inaugurated a total of four completed FY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) projects in Zambales. These include solar-powered streetlights in Botolan, a new garbage truck in Candelaria, a municipal landmark in Castillejos,… Read More DILG inaugurates 4 SGLGIF projects in Zambales

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Gov. Ebdane: Strong finances drive Zambales development

By HENRY EMPEÑO | January 20, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Sustained financial growth is powering the Zambales provincial government’s drive to empower communities, build more social infrastructures, and deliver progress in key sectors of public service, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said Monday in his State of the Province Address (SOPA) here. Ebdane, who addressed the… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Strong finances drive Zambales development

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DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance

By Rick P. Quiambao | December 23, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) honored 19 local government units (LGUs) and the nationwide top 10 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) implementers for fiscal year 2024 during the 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI Awards… Read More DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance

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