IBA, Zambales — Zambales reaped top honors in the recent 2024 Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the advancement of the tourism industry in Central Luzon. Zambales placed second runner-up in the Top Destination category based on tourist arrival, while the province’s iconic Dinamulag Festival was adjudged first… Read More Zambales shines in CL TRES tourism awards
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has kept China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed the “monster ship” for its size, farther from the Zambales coastline. In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said the ship is now 117 nautical… Read More PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra’s strategic maneuvering has kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from getting closer to the Zambales coastline. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the vessel continues its vigilant monitoring of Chinese illegal presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). “Through the… Read More BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast
IBA, Zambales — The provincial government continues to address the need for inclusive education under Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.’s “Handog Edukasyon” project, one of the cornerstones of his administration’s program to empower residents and build a sustainable community. Emphasizing education as a catalyst for community development and a game-changer for residents to improve their lot… Read More ‘‘Handog Edukasyon’ benefits 22,000+ students in Sept-Oct
By Henry Empeño | October 25, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A crewmember of a tugboat drowned off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales as Typhoon Kristine battered the coastal province of Zambales with gusts of heavy rain and gale-force winds. A report from the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) identified the fatality… Read More Tug crew drowns as ‘Kristine’ batters Zambales coast
By HENRY EMPEÑO IBA, Zambales — As one catchy slogan puts it, it’s Ebdane all the way to 2025. This, as Governor Hermogenes “Jun” Ebdane Jr. stands unchallenged for another gubernatorial term in the May local elections next year. Gov. Ebdane filed his certificate of candidacy (CoC) on Oct. 2, accompanied by wife Alma, sons… Read More NO CONTEST: Gov. Ebdane runs unopposed as he seeks third term
SM City Olongapo Central’s homegrown tenant Xtremely Xpresso Café transformed its signature TexMex Nachos into a massive 10-foot platter of vibrant, crispy nachos topped with a flavorful and distinctive Zambales mango salsa during the launch of “Bestival Chef.” The festival features the region’s finest homegrown specialty dishes prepared by mall tenant chefs to showcase its… Read More SM OLONGAPO CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS 10-FOOT PLATTER OF NACHOS AT BESTIVAL CHEF LAUNCH
MORE than 23,000 volunteers from various organizations and communities across the country recently attended this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), an annual event organized by SM in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Units (LGUs), and the International Coastal Clean-up Organization as part of their commitment to promoting cleaner… Read More SM COMMITS TO CREATING NEW WAVES WITH RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A total of 43 jobseekers were hired on-the-spot (HOTS) during the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)’s National Tourism Month Job Fair at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall here on Monday, September 16. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that these 43 HOTS were among… Read More 43 hired on-the-spot in SBMA Tourism job fair
BOTOLAN, Zambales — With the objective of bringing government services closer to Zambaleños, the Provincial Government of Zambales joined the conduct of the Simultaneous Nationwide Distribution of Comprehensive Government Assistance on September 13 at the Botolan Peoples’ Plaza. The said activity was attended by DENR USec. Juan Miguel Cuna, Congresswoman Doris “Bing” E. Maniquiz, Governor… Read More #Serbisyong Abot Kamay: Zambaleños avail of services in the Nationwide Distribution of Comprehensive Government Service
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