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DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 19, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Community groups and government partners helped return 70 olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings to the sea in San Felipe, Zambales as part of efforts to protect marine wildlife. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the release activity along… Read More DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

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Zambales pays tribute to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay in 69th anniversary memorial

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 17, 2026 CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — Government officials, war veterans, and plain citizens in Zambales paid tribute to the late President Ramon Magsaysay Sr. here on Tuesday, as the province commemorated the death anniversary of its most beloved son who was famously known as “Idol of the Masses” for his connection… Read More Zambales pays tribute to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay in 69th anniversary memorial

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PhilHealth launches GAMOT to provide essential outpatient medicines in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members in Zambales can now receive essential outpatient medicines at no additional cost after the San Marcelino District Hospital (SMDH) launched the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program on March 12. PhilHealth’s GAMOT program provides up to P20,000… Read More PhilHealth launches GAMOT to provide essential outpatient medicines in Zambales

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‘Lapse of judgment’: Cong. Bing to retract bill renaming Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University

By E.H. EDEJER | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales — A bill seeking to rename the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) to Zambales State University (ZSU) will be withdrawn by the author today, just one day after its filing, as the proposal drew vehement opposition from Zambales residents. Zambales 2nd District Representative Doris “Bing”… Read More ‘Lapse of judgment’: Cong. Bing to retract bill renaming Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University

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In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

Story and Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | March 12, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Motor races and other events that consume large amounts of fuel will no longer be part of this year’s Dinamulag Mango Festival in Zambales in line with President Marcos’s March 6 memorandum for government units to strictly adopt energy conservation measures. “We… Read More In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

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More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

By JOANNA AGLIBOT | March 11, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More towns in this province have begun adopting a four-day workweek for government employees as part of efforts to conserve fuel and electricity amid rising global oil prices. Local government units (LGUs) in the municipalities of San Antonio, Masinloc, and Candelaria announced on March… Read More More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

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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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ACEN plans P15.8-B solar battery storage in San Marcelino

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — ACEN Corp., the renewable energy arm of Ayala Corporation, has announced plans to invest some P15.8 billion to develop a large battery energy storage system (BESS) at its San Mar Solar Plant in Barangay Santa Fe here. According to project documents submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),… Read More ACEN plans P15.8-B solar battery storage in San Marcelino

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Services sector bulks up Subic workforce to 172,226

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 4, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The services sector remains to be the dominant force here in the Subic Bay Freeport, registering a strong 67.70 percent presence among the 172,226 workers recorded as of January this year. According to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Subic workforce continued to… Read More Services sector bulks up Subic workforce to 172,226

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Zambales formalizes bid to host 2027 Palarong Pambansa

By JONAS REYES | March 4, 2026 THE Province of Zambales has formalized its bid to host next year’s Palarong Pambansa, aiming to be the venue for the first time of the country’s biggest sporting competition that involves elementary and secondary student-athletes from the 18 regions in the country. Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. himself… Read More Zambales formalizes bid to host 2027 Palarong Pambansa

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