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DSWD inks pact with Zambales for community resilience

IBA, Zambales — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) in Zambales to strengthen national efforts to build disaster-resilient and empowered communities. DSWD Central Luzon Regional Director Venus Rebuldela and Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement on April 15 to… Read More DSWD inks pact with Zambales for community resilience

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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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Scaled-down Pinatubo Festival to honor indigenous heritage

By JOANNA AGLIBOT | April 16, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Despite scaled-down festivities, organizers of the upcoming Pinatubo Festival expressed optimism that this year’s celebration will remain meaningful and inclusive, particularly for indigenous communities and residents who play a central role in the festival’s identity. The municipal government of Botolan has released a consolidated schedule… Read More Scaled-down Pinatubo Festival to honor indigenous heritage

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Team Zambales ends 2026 CLRAA campaign at Rank 2

IBA, Zambales | April 15, 2026 — The Zambales schools contingent clinched the second overall position in the recently concluded 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) athletic competition that pitted the best student players from 21 school divisions in Region III. Official and final medals tally from the Department of Education-Region 3 showed Zambales… Read More Team Zambales ends 2026 CLRAA campaign at Rank 2

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Colorful Dinamulag Festival spotlights Zambales summer

By E.H. EDEJER | April 13, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Colors, challenges, cultural images, and culinary delights all combined to create an awesome tapestry of celebration in Zambales, as the three-day Dinamulag Festival commenced to promote the product pride of the province, the “dinamulag” or carabao mango. The first day of the festival kicked off… Read More Colorful Dinamulag Festival spotlights Zambales summer

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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

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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

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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

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Philippines, Denmark vow stronger bilateral ties, closer maritime cooperation

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 7, 2026 NAVAL OPERATING BASE, Subic, Zambales — The Philippines and Denmark renewed bilateral ties here on Tuesday, April 7, unfurling a commemorative logo marking 80 years of Philippines-Denmark diplomatic relations in a symbolic ceremony that reaffirmed growing economic, maritime and people-to-people exchange between the two nations. Danish Ambassador to… Read More Philippines, Denmark vow stronger bilateral ties, closer maritime cooperation

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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

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