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Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

By HENRY EMPEÑO MASINLOC, Zambales — Agriculture personnel and farm experts visited selected mango orchards in this town on October 8 to assess their possible inclusion in the provincial government’s revitalized mango production program. Mayor Hazel Lim and some local mango producers toured the visiting experts led by Samahan ng Magmamangga ng Zambales (SMZ) president… Read More Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

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San Marcelino Accounting Office among PH’s most outstanding

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) has recognized the local government of San Marcelino for having one of the Outstanding Accounting Offices for CY 2024. San Marcelino LGU representatives Madeline Amigable and Marife Ramos received the award on behalf of Mayor Elvis Soria and Municipal Accountant Mauna… Read More San Marcelino Accounting Office among PH’s most outstanding

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PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

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Masinloc marine protected area receives BFAR recognition for conservation efforts

By Rick P. Quiambao | October 9, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) —The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) in Zambales received the Gawad Pagkilala Award from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for its outstanding efforts in conserving marine ecosystems and advancing sustainable fisheries. MOBPLS is the only marine protected… Read More Masinloc marine protected area receives BFAR recognition for conservation efforts

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PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

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DA rolls out agriculture support, cold storage in Zambales

CASTILLEJOS, Zambales (October 7, 2025)—The Department of Agriculture (DA) unveiled a package of agricultural support for farmers and fisherfolk in Zambales, including the promise of a P35-million modular cold storage facility for high-value crops by early 2026. Spearheading the turnover on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led… Read More DA rolls out agriculture support, cold storage in Zambales

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LGU teams all fired-up for 2025 Intertown Sports League

BOTOLAN, Zambales — Local athletes across the 13 towns of Zambales are now ready to lock horns for hometown glory in the Zambales Intertown Sports League 2025 organized by the office of Second District Congresswoman Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz. The sports competition kicked off on October 5 with a grand parade that culminated at the… Read More LGU teams all fired-up for 2025 Intertown Sports League

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‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

IBA, Zambales — The Zambales Integrated Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced the strict adoption and implementation of PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing (NBB)/Zero Balance Billing and No-Co-Pay policies in all hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) in the province. In a memorandum issued by Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Provincial Health Officer II, and… Read More ‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals

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Coastal, riverside areas bear brunt of Zambales floods

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 4, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Seaside communities and villages located along riverbanks suffered the worst flooding in Zambales, as heavy rains from Typhoon “Paolo” and a rising tide combined to inundate most parts of Zambales on Friday, October 3. Rolex Estella, head of the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More Coastal, riverside areas bear brunt of Zambales floods

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