SAN NARCISO, Zambales — A monument that commemorates a local historic event in the liberation of the Philippines in World War II was unveiled here at Barangay La Paz on January 29 by Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr., Mayor La Rainne Abad-Sarmiento and other local officials. The monument was built at the Bloodless Landing Park,… Read More ‘Bloodless Landing’ marker unveiled in Brgy. La Paz
BOTOLAN, Zambales (January 27, 2026) — Guided tours to Mount Pinatubo now generate a stable revenue stream for the local government here, with most of the proceeds being plowed back to Ayta villages destroyed by the volcanic eruption in 1991. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said almost three-fourths of LGU revenue from Pinatubo adventure tour… Read More Botolan, Zambales earns P24-M from Pinatubo tours
By E.H. EDEJER | January 25, 2026 IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government has delivered on its promise to provide modern vessels to local fishermen to help them cope with the increasing hazards of eking out livelihood in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid bullying by the Chinese militia. Last Friday, January 23, Governor… Read More Zambales gov’t procures 2 ‘payao’ boats for fisherfolk
OLONGAPO CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) highlighted SM City Olongapo Central’s achievements in energy efficiency and sustainability, citing the mall as a benchmark for efficient commercial building operations within SM Prime Holdings. In a recent social media post, the DOE stated: “SM City Olongapo Central, a five-year-old mall in the heart of Olongapo… Read More DOE cites SM City Olongapo Central for energy efficiency
By HENRY EMPEÑO | January 20, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Sustained financial growth is powering the Zambales provincial government’s drive to empower communities, build more social infrastructures, and deliver progress in key sectors of public service, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said Monday in his State of the Province Address (SOPA) here. Ebdane, who addressed the… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Strong finances drive Zambales development
By E.H. Edejer | January 15, 2026 OLONGAPO CITY — The Olongapo City council has asked Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) to go back to the community and secure the acceptance of residents so that it may push through with the second phase of its P15-billion solar power plant project here. In a session of the… Read More Olongapo council urges community acceptance for Olongapo solar farm expansion
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A monument built to honor over 35,000 Filipinos who served in the United States Navy was unveiled here last Wednesday, January 14. The Filipino Shipmates Monument was built by the United States Sailors Alliance of the Philippines (USSAP), a non-profit organization of sailors of Filipino heritage who served or are currently serving… Read More Subic Bay monument honors Filipinos in US Navy
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | January 5, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s… Read More RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint
By Reia G. Pabelonia | December 29, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — About 32 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zambales received electronic land titles and debt condonation certificates from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). This aims to strengthen land tenure security and reduce the financial burden of farmers through the implementation of Republic Act… Read More 32 Zambales farmers receive e-titles, debt condonation certificates
By Rick P. Quiambao | December 23, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) honored 19 local government units (LGUs) and the nationwide top 10 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) implementers for fiscal year 2024 during the 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI Awards… Read More DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance
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