SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A three-day Arts Fiesta was held here at the at the Mini Golf Course along Waterfront Road from February 27 to March 1 to showcase creations by local artists from Olongapo City, Zambales, and Bataan. Organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Tourism Department in collaboration with local art house Sip… Read More Subic arts festival spotlights local artists
By ALEX GALANG | February 24, 2026 SECRETARY Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has cleared the Second Engineering District Office of Zambales of any anomaly in flood control projects following an investigation conducted by authorities. Dizon said the probe found no evidence of irregularities in the implementation of infrastructure… Read More DPWH Chief: No ‘ghost projects’ in Zambales 1st District
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 24, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos led the Bagong Pilipinas “LAB for All” Caravan here on Tuesday to bring primary health care services to residents from underserved communities and vulnerable groups around the Subic Bay Freeport. LAB for All, which stands for “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at… Read More First Lady leads ‘LAB for All’ caravan in Subic
DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla Jr. commended the First District of Zambales for its sustained implementation of projects and programs directly benefiting the public. During a meeting with Deputy Speaker and Zambales First District Representative Jay Khonghun, Subic Mayor Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun, Castillejos Mayor Jeffrey Khonghun, and Zambales Vice Governor Jacqueline Rose Khonghun,… Read More Remulla lauds peace and order initiatives in Zambales 1st District, pledges DILG support
SUBIC, Zambales — Four new classrooms at the Kolehiyo ng Subic were officially opened through a ribbon-cutting and turnover ceremony, a development expected to further enhance the quality of education for students. The inauguration was led by Deputy Speaker and 1st District Representative Jay Khonghun, and was witnessed by key officials of the college, including Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun, Mayor of Subic and… Read More Rep. Jay Khonghun leads launch of 4 new classrooms at Kolehiyo ng Subic
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 15, 2026 IBA, Zambales — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the Mongolian student-pilot arrested here on Thursday, February 12, for various violations of immigration laws also posed a serious threat to national security, public safety, and national interest due to his military background and surveillance activities. A report forwarded… Read More BI: Mongolian student-pilot arrested in Iba, Zambales posed ‘serious security risks’
Story and Photos by E.H. EDEJER | February 14, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Despite a 50-year age gap, a couple chose to be together. And for keeps. On Thursday, February 12, Wilfredo “Willie” Balangon and Merlyn Basa were among the 71 couples who tied the knot during a mass wedding ceremony sponsored by the local… Read More Love wins: Widower, 71, weds partner, 21, in Botolan mass wedding
EDUCATION Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara recently met with House Deputy Speaker and Zambales 1st District Representative Jay Khonghun to discuss the priority needs of schools in the First District of Zambales. Among the matters discussed during the Secretary’s courtesy call at the House of Representatives were the shortage of classrooms, support for teachers, and… Read More Angara, Khonghun to address classroom shortages in Zambales 1st District
By Reia G. Pabelonia | February 12, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) inaugurated a total of four completed FY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) projects in Zambales. These include solar-powered streetlights in Botolan, a new garbage truck in Candelaria, a municipal landmark in Castillejos,… Read More DILG inaugurates 4 SGLGIF projects in Zambales
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to release a total of ₱158.9 million to eight contiguous local government units (LGUs) as their revenue share for the second semester of 2025. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the amount for release would surpass by 10.99% the ₱143.17… Read More SBMA to release ₱158.9M revenue shares to contiguous LGUs
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