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Rescue teams recovered the body of a pregnant indigenous woman four days after her boat capsized in Mapanuepe Lake, concluding a prolonged search operation in Zambales province.
Philippine rescuers have suspended operations for three missing Aeta indigenous community members following a boat accident that claimed six lives in Zambales. Authorities have recovered two children’s bodies while adverse weather conditions delay further searches.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A portion of the National Highway in Barangay Mabanglit in Cabangan town was declared impassable on Friday afternoon due to floods.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Despite continuing heavy rains over Zambales on Friday, the search will continue for three members of an Aeta indigenous community who have gone missing after the boat…
Dredged materials from Zambales go to the Bulacan airport and Manila Bay reclamation, says the regional director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Luzon
Classes in Masinloc town and Olongapo City remain suspended as the southwest monsoon continues to bring heavy rainfall to the region.
A 23-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong waves while swimming off Masinloc town in Zambales, Philippines, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
A town in Zambales, Philippines, sent students home and is investigating an online account responsible for a mass shooting threat. Authorities are working to determine the credibility of the threat and ensure public safety.
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed at least 30 people, while heavy rains and a winter storm caused class suspensions, port cancellations, and weather warnings across the Philippines, Taiwan, and New Zealand.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A total of 288 houses in this province were damaged by recent floods and heavy rains, according to the latest assessment of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management…
Initial agricultural damage in San Marcelino, Zambales, has reached over P2.54 million due to floods and heavy rains brought by recent weather disturbances and the southwest monsoon.
A red rainfall warning has been issued for Bataan and parts of Batangas and Zambales by the state weather bureau, attributing the heavy rains to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.
The municipal government of Masinloc, Zambales, declared the town under a state of calamity on Monday, August 17, following widespread flooding caused by continuous heavy rains.
Rising floodwaters damaged learning materials and other items at Sta. Fe National High School in San Marcelino, Zambales, after the Sta. Fe River overflowed last week.
A missing man was found dead in a Zambales river, while a missing couple from Rajasthan was discovered deceased inside a trunk at their Udaipur home, in two separate incidents of missing persons found dead.
Over 3.7 million people in the Philippines have been affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay. The severe weather has led to rising water levels in Laguna de Bay and La Mesa Dam, class suspensions in multiple provinces including Zambales, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal, agricultural damage exceeding P4.83 million in Zambales, landslides, and the rescue of sea turtles due to strong waves.
Malacañang ordered a work-from-home arrangement for government offices in Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro on August 11 due to the continued effects of the southwest monsoon, 'habagat'.
Over 300 passengers and 61 rolling cargoes are stranded across 23 ports in four regions due to bad weather, while a village in Zambales has been cut off after river currents washed away a bridge.
A red rainfall warning has been issued for parts of Zambales and Tarlac due to the southwest monsoon, with a portion of the national highway in Subic, Zambales, now impassable to light vehicles due to heavy flooding and unsafe road conditions.
Loosening soil and falling rocks along a mountainside prompted a road warning in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines, as heavy rains continued to batter the province.
A river in Barangay Sta. Fe, Zambales, overflowed on Saturday morning, causing floodwaters to spill onto a bridge and submerge parts of Sta. Fe National High School due to continuous rains.
Authorities in Zambales, Philippines, rescued four exotic Australian parrots from suspected illegal wildlife traders during an entrapment operation. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources was involved in the joint operation.
Tropical Storm Maymay has intensified slightly and is expected to make landfall in Northern Luzon, prompting widespread class suspensions and the halting of sea travel in several provinces. Signal No. 2 has been raised in six Northern Luzon areas as the storm approaches.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — At least 172 residents in this province have been evacuated from their homes as Tropical Storm “Maymay” (international name: Kujira) and the enhanced southwest monsoon…
Tropical Depression Luis made landfall in Isabela, Philippines, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to several Luzon areas. The storm prompted widespread class and work suspensions, a liquor ban in Isabela, and disruptions to sea travel.
The Philippine Navy has launched an investigation into the death of a naval officer candidate during training in Zambales, stating that there is currently no indication of foul play. This follows an earlier call from an Ifugao mayor for a probe into the incident.
San Antonio, Zambales, will host this year’s Association of Tourism Officers of Central Luzon (ATOCEL) Convention, aiming to showcase its growing tourism industry and strengthen partnerships.
Amor Deloso, a former governor of Zambales and a long-serving public servant, has passed away peacefully at the age of 87. His family confirmed his death on Monday, though the cause was not immediately disclosed.
Indigenous Aeta leaders in Subic, Zambales, are demanding accountability over an alleged illegal open dump operating within their ancestral domain, more than a year after initially raising concerns.
A yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Zambales and other parts of Luzon in the Philippines due to an enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the state weather bureau.
Tropical Depression Henry has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after causing class suspensions, rough seas, and the cancellation of ferry trips in several provinces. The storm developed and moved away from the Philippine landmass within a day.
Over 100,000 small fisherfolk in Batangas, Cavite, and Zambales have been affected by fishing disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), according to initial monitoring by a fisherfolk group.
Pagasa, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, has warned of heavy rains in Zambales due to the strengthening of the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has completed a specialized training program for 'Bantay Dagat' (sea patrol) in partnership with the local government of Masinloc, Zambales. This initiative aims to enhance the protection of Central Luzon's only marine sanctuary.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a China Coast Guard ship near Zambales waters, following a recent incident involving a Chinese research vessel.
Authorities in Greece and Lithuania have made several arrests and seized significant quantities of illegal drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, in separate operations. Three individuals were apprehended in Attica, Greece, while nine were detained in Lithuania following a series of drug finds.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russian territory in response to recent intense Russian strikes. Concurrently, Kyiv and Moscow completed a significant prisoner exchange, with over 200 individuals returned to each side.
Indigenous Peoples in Zambales and Olongapo, Philippines, are increasingly vocal about the impact of development projects, including solar energy initiatives, on their ancestral lands and traditional way of life. They find themselves navigating the complexities between survival and modern shifts.
Philippine and American soldiers are conducting joint exercises in Zambales to practice defending Philippine airspace against potential enemy incursions.
Volunteers in San Antonio, Zambales, are actively planting mangrove propagules along the coast to create green barriers and support environmental conservation.
Electricity consumers in Zambales, Philippines, are expected to see increased power bills in April. This rise is attributed to escalating global fuel prices and higher transmission charges.
Health authorities in Zambales, Philippines, have issued an advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the province experiences high to dangerous heat index levels.
A survey by Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) revealed that almost half of marginalized fishers in Cavite, Bataan, Zambales, and Pangasinan have stopped working due to increasing fuel prices. The issue was brought before senators.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More than 40,000 tourists visited this coastal town during Holy Week, according to data released by the municipal tourism office on Sunday (April 5).
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded land titles to 24 residents in San Antonio, Zambales, granting them secure ownership and protection from displacement.
Local authorities in San Felipe, Zambales, have issued a warning to beachgoers after several jellyfish were sighted along the coastline on Holy Thursday. Tourists continue to flock to the area's beaches.
A 59-year-old fisherman, Condrado del Rosario, who was reported missing in Cabangan town, Zambales, Philippines, has been found safe, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
Despite global crude oil surges, petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities have remained largely stable, with the government's excise duty cuts of Rs 10 a litre and strategic measures continuing to shield consumers from international price volatility.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines announced the interception of over P47.4 million worth of smuggled frozen and processed food products at the Port of Subic in Ilongapo City, Zambales.
The province of Zambales and several of its municipalities have been named finalists in multiple categories of the Department of Tourism – Region III's TRES Awards.
A lawmaker from Zambales apologized for filing a proposed measure to rename President Ramon Magsaysay State University, calling it a 'lapse of judgment' and stating the bill would be retracted.
Two hikers were successfully rescued after becoming stranded on a mountain trail near Anawangin Cove in Zambales, Philippines, by the Philippine Coast Guard.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Luzon will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday (March 9) to support the national government’s call to conserve energy. The initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued late Friday night (March 6),
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Authorities intercepted P65,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a routine checkpoint operation in Sta. Cruz town in this province on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Based on reports from the Zambales Police Provincial Office (ZPPO), personnel from the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) were conducting an inspection at a checkpoint in
The Philippine Navy will be commissioning its newest offshore patrol vessel (OPV) and a fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) at the Naval Operating Base-Subic in Zambales tomorrow.
More than 14,000 residents in Zambales province have been displaced due to persistent heavy rains and severe flooding, according to local disaster management officials.
Zambales, Bataan and Pampanga were placed under a red rainfall warning on Saturday morning, August 29, as heavy rains continued to threaten flooding in parts of Luzon.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The water level of a river beneath Sta. Rita Bridge in Olongapo City reached its evacuation level on Friday as rising waters also put two other bridges in the city at critical…
Non-stop heavy rainfall has prompted local governments in Zambales and Olongapo City to suspend face-to-face classes across all educational levels. The suspension affects public and private schools in 13 municipalities, including Subic and Castillejos.
A 23-year-old man from Valenzuela City, reported missing after being swept away by strong sea currents in Zambales, was recovered deceased in waters off Infanta, Pangasinan.
Authorities have deployed oil spill response teams and equipment following the sinking of a tugboat carrying approximately 15,000 liters of diesel off the coast of Botolan, Zambales.
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed additional personnel and oil spill response equipment to retrieve a tugboat that sank off Bucao River in Botolan, Zambales. An underwater assessment is underway.
A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities has been implemented in Zambales, Philippines, following the declaration of a state of calamity caused by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.
An unscheduled power interruption is impacting areas from Iba to Sta. Cruz in Zambales on Monday, according to an advisory from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
The Philippine provinces of Zambales and Bulacan have been placed under a state of calamity following widespread flooding and significant damage. The declaration allows for faster relief and rehabilitation efforts in the affected areas.
The Philippine Palace has ordered the implementation of alternative government work arrangements in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 17 provinces on August 20th, with some areas like Zambales adopting varied setups due to heavy rains.
Classes and work have been suspended in several areas due to persistent monsoon rains and the effects of the habagat. The Palace ordered alternative class and work setups as heavy rainfall continues.
Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo, Zambales, reached spilling levels on Monday afternoon, August 17, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.
An emergency salvage operation is scheduled for a tugboat that ran aground off Botolan town in Zambales, Philippines, pending favorable weather conditions.
Nine crew members of a tugboat were rescued after their vessel ran aground off Botolan town in Zambales province, according to local disaster management officials.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by tropical storms Maymay and Luis, have caused extensive flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and Pampanga, leading to at least 26 deaths and affecting over 111,000 families. The severe weather also resulted in significant agricultural damage and large accumulations of waste in Manila's waterways.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to at least 16 deaths, widespread flooding, and class suspensions across the Philippines. Over 850 residents in Manila sought shelter, and several dams neared spilling levels as a week of storms left a trail of destruction.
Over 2,600 residents in Zambales were evacuated as persistent habagat rains continued to affect Luzon, with Metro Manila and six other areas under an orange rainfall warning. Additionally, three barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, remain impassable due to continued flooding from the prevailing bad weather.
The southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect Luzon and Visayas, bringing strong winds that have damaged numerous houses. Reports indicate at least 72 homes were affected in Iloilo City and 32 in Zambales, impacting hundreds of residents.
A total of 534 persons from 156 families have been evacuated in several towns in Zambales. The evacuations were prompted by persistent rains and widespread flooding affecting the province.
Iba in Zambales logged the highest amount of rainfall within 24 hours due to the effects of former tropical cyclone Maymay and the southwest monsoon.
Aeta leaders in Zambales, Philippines, are seeking dialogue regarding reforestation efforts in their ancestral lands, where nearly 1,000 African talisay seedlings have been planted to restore forest cover and enhance disaster resilience.
A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, particularly affecting Mindanao, leading to widespread class suspensions in several provinces.
Several towns in Zambales and Nueva Ecija provinces in the Philippines announced continued class suspensions due to severe inclement weather conditions. The suspensions aim to ensure the safety of students amid the ongoing bad weather.
The municipal council of Iba, Zambales, is pushing for its conversion into an independent component city and is asking Congress to waive the income requirement. This initiative aims to overcome a long-standing obstacle to its cityhood.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in China and Hong Kong. The typhoon caused minor damage in Hong Kong and raised concerns about widespread flooding in the region.
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) reported no evidence of Aeta Ambala families being displaced by a temporary garbage disposal site in their ancestral domain near Subic, Zambales.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the southwest monsoon will continue to bring scattered rains to the western section of Luzon, including the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.
Two new marine protected areas have been officially established in Zambales, Philippines, expanding efforts to conserve marine biodiversity and promote sustainable fisheries in the province.
Typhoon Inday and an enhanced habagat (southwest monsoon) have caused widespread disruption across the Philippines, leading to fatal landslides, halted sea travel, flight cancellations, and class suspensions. Multiple provinces have reported casualties and significant damage from the severe weather.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines, through its Masinloc office, has planted nearly 1,000 native tree seedlings in Zambales province.
In Masinloc Bay, Zambales, Bantay Dagat volunteers are actively patrolling and protecting a vast marine sanctuary from illegal activities.
Authorities at Subic Bay Freeport intercepted parcels containing suspected illegal drugs valued at over P6.4 million, which were addressed to recipients in Zambales and other parts of the country.
Fishermen in Zambales province are reporting significant financial losses due to frequent maritime closures for war games. They are also complaining about irregular government food assistance.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Moderate to heavy rain showers accompanied by lightning and strong winds are expected to affect several towns in Zambales within the next two hours, the Philippine…
Residents in Zambales province, Philippines, are bracing for heavy rains and thunderstorms on Saturday night, May 16, following weeks of intense heat.
Consumers in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, may see lower transmission charges in their May electricity bills. This reduction follows an announcement by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) of decreased transmission rates.
A new solar energy project in San Marcelino, Zambales, is impacting the ancestral lands of the Aeta indigenous community as the Philippines accelerates its shift towards renewable energy.
Multiple areas across the Philippines, including Cavite City, Puerto Princesa, and Dagupan, are experiencing "danger" level heat indexes, with temperatures soaring between 42°C and 46°C. Authorities have issued alerts as the extreme heat continues to affect various regions.
A P727-million farm-to-market road project has been approved in Masinloc town, Zambales, expected to benefit over 1,500 farmers and 4,500 households, including indigenous communities.
Various regions across the Philippines are experiencing or are forecast to reach "danger" level heat indices, prompting health protocol tightening and adjustments like universities dropping uniform rules. The extreme heat has persisted over several days in mid-April.
Masinloc town in Zambales, Philippines, has urged village officials to suspend or scale down fiesta activities. The local government plans to redirect public funds from non-essential programs towards basic social services.
Devotees in Zambales and Bohol, Philippines, gathered for traditional 'Salubong' and 'Hugos' rituals on Easter Sunday, reenacting the encounter between the Risen Christ and the Virgin Mary, highlighting diverse Filipino Easter traditions.
Pope Leo XIV personally carried the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, marking his first such act as pontiff and reviving a decades-old tradition.
Pope Leo XIV performed the traditional Holy Thursday rite of washing and kissing the feet of twelve priests, reenacting Jesus' gesture at the Last Supper, and urged Catholics to aid the oppressed, amidst mixed reactions to his more traditional Triduum.
More than 74 hectares of degraded forestlands in San Marcelino and Subic towns in Zambales, Philippines, are slated for rehabilitation under a new five-year partnership between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local communities.
A three-year-old boy was successfully rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard after accidentally falling from a boat about five meters off Baracca Pier in Subic town, Zambales.
San Antonio, Zambales, known for its quiet coves and island-hopping, has been recognized as the Top Tourist Destination – Municipality in Central Luzon.
Residents along Masinloc-Oyon Bay in Zambales, Philippines, are actively involved in the conservation of 'pawikan' or marine turtles within a 7,000-hectare protected landscape and seascape.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – A 35-year-old fisherman went missing while fishing about 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) off the capital town of Iba, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Zambales confirmed on…
MANILA, Philippines — While the government earlier warned of diesel hitting P96 per liter in a “worst-case scenario” because of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, consumers are now paying P94…
Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a suspect in Subic town, Zambales, following a report of an individual allegedly transmitting sexually exploitative content online.
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 Monday the implementation of a compressed workweek. San
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Authorities dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested its alleged operator and three other individuals in Barangay Calapacuan in Subic, Zambales during a late-night anti-drug operation on Saturday, March 7. According to reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), some P47,600 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) was also seized
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday commissioned two new vessels in Subic, Zambales, as part of its ongoing modernization program to strengthen maritime security. The offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft BRP Audrey Bañares (PG-910) were formally inducted into service during a
Severe flooding in the Philippine province of Zambales has forced more than 6,000 residents to evacuate their homes. Meteorological agencies warn that additional rainfall is expected, prompting authorities to maintain emergency relief operations.
Continuous rains caused a river to swell in San Marcelino, Zambales, worsening flood conditions and leading to the collapse of another house in Barangay Sta. Fe.
The Philippine atmospheric agency has issued red rainfall warnings for several Luzon provinces, including Zambales and Bataan, due to persistent heavy rains. Meteorologists forecast the wet conditions will continue through late August, prompting authorities to maintain heightened disaster preparedness.
A boat carrying six members of the Aeta indigenous community capsized in Mapanuepe Lake in San Marcelino, Zambales, resulting in three fatalities among adults and three children.
A 20-year-old man was found dead after being swept away by a strong current while crossing a river to gather vegetables in Zambales, Philippines.
In-person classes have been suspended in all towns of Zambales and parts of Bataan due to heavy rainfall warnings issued by Pagasa.
Aeta community members in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines, began fencing parts of Mt. Bagang, asserting their ancestral domain rights despite a DENR finding.
Twelve bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Tunisia. The incident led to a rising death toll, with several individuals still missing.
Widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and homes caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon ('habagat') have led Zambales and Bataan provinces in the Philippines to declare a state of calamity.
Ten houses were destroyed, with two buried in sand and sediment, in San Marcelino, Zambales, after days of strong currents in the Sta. Fe River.
The Sta. Fe River in San Marcelino, Zambales, has overflowed again, causing floodwaters to enter local government buildings. The San Marcelino Public Information Office reported two to four feet of runoff.
Government offices in the National Capital Region, 12 provinces, and Ilocos Sur, along with schools in Zambales, have shifted to alternative work or learning setups. This measure was implemented in response to ongoing heavy rains.
The Aeta community in Zambales, Philippines, gathered to forge unity in the face of land threats, with hundreds moving their celebration indoors due to heavy rain.
A man identified as Clark Aaron Domelon dela C was found dead after being swept away by a strong river current while crossing a river in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Five flood control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in this province were reportedly damaged amid the continuing rains and flooding brought by…
A makeshift zipline has been installed across the swollen Sto. Tomas River in Zambales, Philippines, to deliver aid to residents of San Marcelino village. The village was isolated after its main bridge was washed away by heavy rains and flooding.
Heavy rains and the southwest monsoon (habagat) have led to the suspension of classes, government work, and flights, with the House and Senate shifting to work-from-home arrangements and the Vice President's impeachment trial postponed.
A section of a dike along the Bucao River in Botolan town, Zambales, was damaged on Sunday, August 9, leading authorities to urge residents in several areas to evacuate as rains persisted.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by the 'habagat' and other storms, have caused widespread flooding, power interruptions, and a rising death toll across Luzon, including red alerts in Ilocos Sur and Benguet. Rivers have overflowed in areas like La Trinidad, Benguet, and 13 villages in Oriental Mindoro have been inundated.
The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and several provinces. Sea travel has been suspended in affected areas, and nearly 9,000 barangays are at risk.
Fisherfolk from Zambales province in the Philippines met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to discuss production subsidies for communities affected by the southwest monsoon and other issues impacting the province's fishing industry.
Classes remain suspended in Olongapo and parts of Zambales due to persistent monsoon rains. The continuous rainfall has prompted authorities to extend class suspensions for student safety.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang suspended government work and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region, Abra, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan and Zambales on Wednesday…
Tropical Depression Luis made landfall in Isabela, Philippines, bringing torrential rain to areas like Pangasinan, before weakening into a Low Pressure Area. This led to the suspension of classes and government work in several towns.
Lawmakers in the Philippines are calling for a congressional investigation into an illegal open dumpsite that allegedly operated for seven years within the ancestral domain of an Aeta community in Subic, Zambales.
Typhoon Kiyapo intensified and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, heading towards Southern China, while the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) brought relentless rains, triggering red rainfall warnings, widespread flooding in Western Visayas, and class suspensions across multiple areas in Luzon and Visayas.
Aeta leaders in Subic, Zambales, stated that they consented to a portion of their ancestral domain being used as a temporary garbage disposal site during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into reports of an alleged illegal open dump operating within an Aeta ancestral domain in Subic, Zambales.
Tropical Storm Inday, combined with the southwest monsoon, has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, particularly in Calabarzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Thousands of families have been affected, leading to class suspensions and evacuations.
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has approved the implementation of the proposed P727-million Baloganon-Sitio Coto, Taltal farm-to-market road project in Zambales.
Authorities in Zambales, Philippines, found an arms cache believed to have been hidden by communist rebels in a remote village in Masinloc town.
The Philippines saw its inflation rate ease to 6.8% in May 2026, attributed to a slower rise in fuel, transport, and food costs. This marks a decrease from previous figures, offering some relief amid economic concerns.
The Philippine Navy formally christened BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21), its newest Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Naval Operating Base in Subic town, Zambales, marking a boost to its modernization efforts.
SUBIC, Zambales — Twenty-three fishermen were rescued after their fishing vessel suffered an engine failure in the waters off this province, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Thursday.
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed an aircraft and a patrol vessel on Tuesday, May 19, to challenge a China Coast Guard ship found "drifting" roughly 48 nautical miles west of Pandaquit, Zambales.
Subic, Zambales has declared a state of water emergency due to chronic service failures, leaving residents and businesses without reliable water access.
Divers from government environmental offices and local tourism authorities conducted a dive in Zambales, Philippines, to remove coral-eating starfish and abandoned fishing gear as part of the annual Month of the Ocean celebration.
San Antonio, Zambales, hosted the culmination of the country's National Literature Month, featuring National Artist Ricky Lee, with writers, students, and cultural advocates attending.
A fishing ban imposed in Zambales, Philippines, during the 'Balikatan' military exercises is severely affecting the livelihoods of local fishermen, many of whom have relied on the sea for decades.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – An unexpected power interruption affected parts of Olongapo City on Thursday after a snake came into contact with electrical equipment at a local substation. In an…
Organizers in Zambales, Philippines, are preparing for a scaled-down but meaningful Pinatubo Festival, focusing on honoring indigenous communities and local residents.
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Palm Sunday 2026, a significant religious holiday, is being observed with specific traditions in Romania, while stores in Greece will operate with reduced hours during Holy Week and on Palm Sunday to accommodate holiday shopping.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Fifteen-year-old Jomz Andrei Gonzales, one of the youngest camareros (caretakers of religious images) here, carefully tended the image of the “Temptation of Jesus” during this…
San Antonio, Zambales, has implemented a Centralized Lifeguard System to ensure the safety of thousands of tourists expected to visit its beaches during Holy Week.
More than 600 police officers have been deployed across Zambales province in the Philippines to enhance security measures for the observance of Holy Week.
Authorities in Subic, Zambales, Philippines, dismantled a makeshift drug den and seized suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride valued at approximately P136,000, leading to three arrests.
Youth in San Antonio, Zambales, are actively involved in cleaning and preparing palm leaves for the upcoming Palm Sunday celebration at Holy Child Parish.
The Philippine government has declared a state of national energy emergency, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law a bill authorizing him to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, though he has indicated he will not use these powers immediately.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – Zambales 1st District Representative and House Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun filed on Wednesday a bill to decrease tollway fees amid the continued rise in fuel prices…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – As fuel costs continue to rise, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales Provincial Office announced a new work arrangement on Monday. READ: 4-day workweek starts in some gov’t offices Under the updated schedule, employees will report on-site from Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and work remotely
OLONGAPO CITY — Amid rising fuel costs, the Zambales Tourism office announced on Wednesday an adjustment to the schedule of activities for the annual mango festival in Zambales province.
SAN MARCELINO, Zambales— In response to the continuing rise in fuel prices, authorities in the town of San Marcelino have implemented new measures to monitor fuel costs and prevent unauthorized price increases. READ: Gas stations warned: No advance price hikes Mayor Elvis Soria issued an executive order on Sunday creating the Municipal Task Force on
Mount Tapulao, the highest peak in Zambales, Philippines, has reopened to hikers on March 1 after a month-long closure for trail rehabilitation and environmental cleanup.
SAN MARCELINO, ZAMBALES, Philippines — The streets in this town came alive with color and rhythm as residents and local officials wrapped up their six-day Singkamas Festival on Sunday with a lively grand parade and street dancing competition celebrating its prized root crop. Known as the “Singkamas Capital” of the province, the municipality holds the