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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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