DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance

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

33rd Asia-Pacific Scouts Jamboree underway at Camp Zambales

Story and photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | December 16, 2025 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Fireworks lit the sky, contingent flags fluttered in the wind, while close to 24,000 delegates danced to a high-energy celebratory song during the grand opening here of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scouts Jamboree (APRSJ) here at Camp Zambales on Monday night. Zambales… Read More 33rd Asia-Pacific Scouts Jamboree underway at Camp Zambales

All systems go for Asia-Pacific Jamboree in Zambales

By E.H. Edejer | December 14, 2025 BOTOLAN, Zambales — It’s now all systems go at Camp Kainomayan here, the 62-hectare campsite for the week-long 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (APRSJ) that will draw more than 23,000 scouts, leaders and volunteers from 33 scout organizations across the Asia-Pacific region. On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14, Zambales… Read More All systems go for Asia-Pacific Jamboree in Zambales

Zambales govt partners with uniformed services for sustained peace and progress

Taktikom News & Features | November 29, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to promote progress and development in the province through a sustained peace and security program. The partnership was embodied in… Read More Zambales govt partners with uniformed services for sustained peace and progress

PhilHealth’s YAKAP program launched in Zambales

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The Department of Health (DOH) formally launched the PhilHealth Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) for Zambales on November 27, with about 500 Zambaleños availing of various health and medical services at the Botolan People’s Plaza here. Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who graced the launching program, hailed the DOH project as a timely… Read More PhilHealth’s YAKAP program launched in Zambales

San Marcelino pioneers use of digital accounting system

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The local government unit of San Marcelino has started using the Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS) in a bid to modernize financial management and accounting processes in the municipality. The San Marcelino LGU launched its eNGAS on November 24, becoming the first in Zambales to use the system designed for… Read More San Marcelino pioneers use of digital accounting system

Subic mural painting activity promotes maritime awareness

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 25, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) conducted a mural painting activity in Subic, Zambales aimed to deepen understanding of the historical, environmental, and economic significance of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). It was organized in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines… Read More Subic mural painting activity promotes maritime awareness

Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

CLARK FREEPORT — The Province of Zambales received the Silver Award in the 2024 Central Luzon Excellence Awards for Health (CLEXAH), which gives recognition to outstanding local government units (LGUs), health facilities, and professionals who excel in delivering public health services and supporting Universal Health Care (UHC). Zambales placed second to Bulacan Province, which was… Read More Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 24, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed information, education, and communication (IEC) equipment to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in different municipalities of Zambales. The activity is in line with the department’s objective of providing relevant information on its Support to Parcelization of Lands for… Read More DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

Gov. Ebdane reappointed RPOC-3 Chairman

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. as the Chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council for Central Luzon (RPOC-3), giving him another term of leadership to coordinate peace and security efforts in the region until 2028.  Gov. Ebdane, who has held the post since 2022, welcomed the reappointment, expressed gratitude… Read More Gov. Ebdane reappointed RPOC-3 Chairman