Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 31, 2026 SAN NARCISO, Zambales — Lambaklad, a traditional fishing method introduced here two years ago as an alternative livelihood project, now proves to be a practical solution to the rising cost of fuel while delivering bigger catch for local fishermen at minimal hours at sea. Local fisherfolk groups said… Read More Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method

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

TOP ATTRACTIONS: Zambales scores 3 Grand Winners, 9 other honors in DOT-3’s TRES Awards

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 29, 2026 THE Province of Zambales, as well as several local municipalities, romped home with high honors in this year’s Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, highlighting top-tier attractions, rich culture and tradition, and innovative programs that drive the local tourism industry forward. The TRES Awards is presented… Read More TOP ATTRACTIONS: Zambales scores 3 Grand Winners, 9 other honors in DOT-3’s TRES Awards

Ilwas tops Subic Barangay Fire Olympics

By ALEX GALANG | March 28, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Community Fire Auxiliary Group (CFAG) of Barangay Ilwas was recognized as champion in the Subic Barangay Fire Olympics held jointly by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Subic Fire Station (BFP-Subic) and the Subic Public Order and Safety Office (SPOSO) on March 27. The inter-barangay competition,… Read More Ilwas tops Subic Barangay Fire Olympics

Team Zambales barrels thru competition in 2026 CLRAA

IBA, Zambales — A highly-motivated Team Zambales is barreling through opposition in the 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) competition, as local athletes gun for more medals with the goal of topping this year’s qualifier for the 2027 Palarong Pambansa. The 2026 CLRAA sports event, which pits student-athletes from the seven provinces of Region… Read More Team Zambales barrels thru competition in 2026 CLRAA

Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 25, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Eking out a living from the sea is proving to be more difficult for fishermen in this province who have to contend nowadays with rising fuel prices, stagnant market prices, and continuing harassment by Chinese militia at sea. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc… Read More Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

CANDELARIA, Zambales — Two officers from the local government unit of Candelaria, Zambales joined the Philippine delegation to the Kaohsiung Smart City Expo 2026 in Taiwan on March 17-21 as part of an exchange to explore smart city solutions. Municipal Administrator and Local Youth Development Officer Kathleen Ebilane Pulangco, along with Chebilin Farrales of the… Read More Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

DICT activates free Wi-Fi sites in remote Zambales villages

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The Department of Information and Communications Technology in Region III (DICT-3) has installed and activated pubic wi-fi sites in remote Zambales villages, providing internet access to residents with limited or no connectivity. Recipient villages include Nacolcol in the municipality of Botolan and Buhawen in the town of San Marcelino, said DICT-3 Free… Read More DICT activates free Wi-Fi sites in remote Zambales villages

Sans name change, Zambale؜ños back charter amendments for state university

By E.H. Edejer | March 23, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Following the withdrawal of a bill seeking to rename the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) and enact certain amendments to its charter, Zambales residents now said they favor charter revisions but without the proposed name change. It may be recalled that Zambales 2nd District… Read More Sans name change, Zambale؜ños back charter amendments for state university

Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

MASINLOC, Zambales | March 20, 2026 — The world’s sweetest mango and the pride of the Province of Zambales received prominent focus in the week-long celebration of the civic town fiesta here. Starting with the Agri-Tourism Booth exhibits on March 9, local mango products stole the show in the Mango and Suman Boodle Fight and… Read More Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta