Subic town well-prepared for El Niño — Mayor Khonghun

By ALEX GALANG | June 18, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The local government of Subic has assured residents of its preparedness to mitigate the anticipated impacts of El Niño and prolonged dry conditions in the coming months. Mayor Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun said the LGU has long been implementing measures in face of a “super El… Read More Subic town well-prepared for El Niño — Mayor Khonghun

INC Museum brings 95 years of history in Zambales public exhibit

OLONGAPO CITY — Nearly a century of faith, history, and community life in Zambales will take center stage as the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Museum opens a special public exhibition at SM City Olongapo Central from June 19 to 23, 2026. Presented in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in the… Read More INC Museum brings 95 years of history in Zambales public exhibit

SM celebrates Independence Day with “Super Pinoy Vibes”

OLONGAPO CITY, June 12, 2026 — SM Olongapo malls officially launched its Philippine Independence Day celebration under the theme “Super Pinoy Vibes 2026”, treating shoppers to a festive weekend of proudly local energy, interactive experiences, and homegrown products. The commemoration began with a meaningful short program and flag-raising ceremony, followed by the unveiling of interactive… Read More SM celebrates Independence Day with “Super Pinoy Vibes”

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

PrimeWater vows systems upgrades amid Subic ‘water emergency’

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 10, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — A month after the local government unit of Subic, Zambales declared a water emergency in the municipality, local water utility operator PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. committed to undertake infrastructure upgrades to solve long-standing water supply problems here. In a media conference on Tuesday, June 9, PrimeWater… Read More PrimeWater vows systems upgrades amid Subic ‘water emergency’

Aboitiz Renewables conducts medical outreach in remote Zambales villages

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), partnered with the San Marcelino Floating Solar Power Plant on June 2 to conduct a medical, dental, and minor surgical mission at Barangays Buhawen and Aglao in San Marcelino, Zambales. The outreach program benefited residents of the upland villages… Read More Aboitiz Renewables conducts medical outreach in remote Zambales villages

DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

MASINLOC, Zambales — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the local government unit of Masinloc, recently trained 96 Bantay Dagat members to strengthen protection and enforcement efforts within the Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS). The paralegal learning event aimed to enhance Bantay Dagats’ knowledge of environmental… Read More DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

PhilHealth expands YAKAP, GAMOT programs, strengthens primary healthcare access in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | May 20, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) strengthened its primary care and outpatient benefit delivery with the launch of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) and the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) at the Ospital ng Sta. Cruz in Zambales on May… Read More PhilHealth expands YAKAP, GAMOT programs, strengthens primary healthcare access in Zambales

DENR boosts Marines’ GIS capability for field operations

SUBIC, Zambales — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here has helped strengthen the technical capability of the Philippine Marine Corps by facilitating a three-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for personnel of the Combat Engineer Battalion at the Naval Operation Base Subic in Zambales. DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo said… Read More DENR boosts Marines’ GIS capability for field operations

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