Rappler's latest stories on Zambales
Korean, girlfriend arrested for human trafficking in Zambales
Law enforcers are also looking at complaints that the couple may also have victimized over 200 people from Capiz
DENR places Clark, Subic under tight watch for illegal wildlife trade
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the strategic locations of the two freeport zones 'make them irresistible to smugglers attempting to transport wildlife poached from other countries and parts of the Philippines'
SBMA extends locators' business permits for another 30 days
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has given business locators more time to renew their permits in view of the continuing community quarantine in the Subic Bay Freeport
Zambales barangay official in hot water for 'verbally assaulting' Inquirer reporter
A barangay kagawad makes threats to correspondent Joanna Rose Aglibot and her family, prompting the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines to issue an alert
Central Luzon police arrest No. 1 most wanted in Zambales
The suspect, whom police reports say operates as medic and supply officer of the rebel New People's Army, is also among the top 10 most wanted in Central Luzon
Zambales buys rapid test kits for medical teams, other frontliners
'These rapid test kits will allow us to immediately determine the health status of our health workers so they can better serve their patients,' the Provincial Health Office says
Singaporean is first coronavirus patient in Zambales town
The patient, 62, is a pastor of a Christian church who traveled to Singapore and Japan then returned to the Philippines on March 14
Zambales records 1st coronavirus fatality
The man was tested on March 21, but the result is released only on Sunday, March 29, two days after his death
Zambales confirms first coronavirus infection
The 73-year-old US citizen is a resident of San Antonio town, who travelled to Metro Manila and Cavite
SBMA starts coronavirus disinfection protocol
SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma also urged business locators and other Subic stakeholders to disinfect their facilities and buildings amid the rising coronavirus cases in the Philippines
Masinloc officials ask Zambales governor to probe foreign dredging ships
The Masinloc municipal council says the vessels pose threats to the Masinloc-Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape, a protected area
Zambales health officials monitoring patient for coronavirus
Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane says the patient disclosed a history of travel together with the 2 Chinese patients earlier confirmed to have the 2019 novel coronavirus
Naval Forces Northern Luzon leads search for missing Zambales fisherman
Rico Undocon put out to sea on January 30 and has been seen missing since
Central Luzon police set up at eco-zones to prevent union organizing
'Central Luzon remains a major flashpoint for communist insurgency and in the white area operation,' says Central Luzon police chief Brigadier General Rhodel Sermonia
Zambales mango production drops sharply due to bad weather
Zambales mango farmers are concerned by their low yield this year
IN PHOTOS: Gold and grit at SEA Games 2019 triathlon, duathlon
Here are some snapshots from the triathlon and duathlon events of SEA Games' Subic cluster
Subic stakeholders urge DENR to review SBMA environmental regulations
'We also ask for a review of all projects within the past 10 to 15 years that have already destroyed hectares of wetlands, mangroves and forests, in the name of development,' says Save Subic Bay Coalition spokesperson El Latinazo, after a protected area in the freeport was cleared for a shooting range
SBMA admits SEA Games construction in protected area lacks permit
SBMA says the contractor, CFV ARAR Contractors, has been issued a violation notice for the 'extensive clearing and grubbing operations in the area without appropriate environmental permit'
Does SEA Games construction in Subic have environmental permit?
The venue in the West Ilanin forest – an environmentally-protected area – is supposed to be used for the shooting competition of the SEA Games, even if there is an existing firing range just a kilometer away
SBMA takes back order imposing fines on stranded Vietnamese fishermen
SBMA management says its letter to the Philippine Coast Guard 'was simply a procedural reminder and a statement of policy'
Residents assail SBMA for threatening to fine stranded Vietnamese fishermen
An Olongapo resident who was helping the marooned Vietnamese described the SBMA as 'so heartless'
160 Vietnamese fishermen stranded in Subic Bay due to bad weather
The Vietnamese embassy in Manila has asked the government to assist the fishermen
Police arrest ex-Zambales town mayor for illegal possession of firearms
Police arrest former San Antonio mayor Romeo Lonzanida after they find unregistered firearms in his home
Cops arrest 7 Chinese for illegal dredging in Zambales
Police say the Chinese workers failed to present working permits and other necessary documents
Woman found dead on Zambales roadside
Police say the woman was found with a garbage bag on her head, her hands tied behind her back
'Like a thief in your own territory'
Once before Filipino fishermen could make as many trips as they wanted to Scarborough Shoal and easily bring home 4 tons of fish each trip. Now they're lucky to haul in a third of what they used to.
Zambales cops find P80-M shabu in abandoned speedboat
Police are still trying to determine the owner of the speedboat and the source of the illegal drugs
Notorious hotel thief nabbed in Subic Bay Freeport
Authorities say Daniel Mercado's scheme is to pose as a participant in conventions so he could steal laptops and other items from delegates
Navy personnel killed in Zambales bus-car collision
The victim's Kia Pride Sedan swerves into the opposite lane and smashes into a speeding bus
Ancajas trains in ideal conditions for either Marin or Gonzalez
Jerwin Ancajas is currently holed up at the Philippine Naval Education and Training Command in Zambales for his eighth title defense
Ancajas moves training from Cavite to Zambales
Jerwin Ancajas will defend his IBF super flyweight title for the eighth time against a yet to be disclosed opponent in October
2 students drown in Zambales beach
Marisol Yeke and Alison Testimio were dragged by the strong current, say rescuers
Suspected Al Qaeda member arrested in Zambales
A police report links the Kenyan national to the Al Shabaab terror group affiliated with Al Qaeda, and which operates mainly in East Africa
Zambales town opposes planned AFP Subic Naval Reservation
The proposed 300-million-square-meter development will leave only 30% of San Antonio's land area, and will disrupt the town's tourism industry
LOOK: A beautiful garden art café employs people with special needs
Next time you're out of town, chill at Julyan's Coffee Spot, an autism awareness café near Crystal Beach, Zambales
Vote buying complaint lodged vs ex-Zambales governor Ebdane
Barangay chairman Noel Landero of Bato, Palauig accuses former governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr of violating the Omnibus Election Code
MAP: Where P2.8-B cocaine ended up in PH over past decade
In the past 10 years, at least 481 cocaine bricks have ended up in Philippine shores. We map where they were found.
PCSO to release P6.5 million to earthquake-hit Pampanga, Zambales
The total death toll from the earthquake has reached 18, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
2 drown in separate incidents in Zambales
The victims, who drowned in separate incidents, are identified as Pjay R. Chavarria and Jay-R M. Urbano
IN PHOTOS: Annual mango festival in Zambales pays homage to rich harvest
The Dinamulag festival celebrates the thriving mango industry
LOOK: MacroAsia, PTC Holdings aviation school opens in Subic
Courses will commence in April at the First Aviation Academy, which seeks to address the increasing demand for commercial pilots around the world
Hanjin workers mark 5th day of protest amid tight security
The protest has prompted authorities to secure a Hanjin gate that the workers have been picketing at since March 1
100 Hanjin workers locked out of Subic shipyard
The remaining workers who refused the cash-strapped Korean company's voluntary retrenchment package say they are barred from entering the shipyard
Why is Grace Poe not joining debates with senatorial candidates?
In sorties in Zambales, the survey frontrunner defends Lito Lapid for not participating in debate and forums either
Lito Lapid tells public: Focus on my experience, not on my education
'Doon na lang ako kuwestiyunin sa experience ko dahil 24 years din akong nagserbisyo sa ating mamamayan,' says senatorial bet Lito Lapid
Zambales town mayor gets jail term for blocking mining operations
The Sandiganbayan's 3rd Division says the actions of Mayor Luisito Marty against two mining firms which complied with environmental safety standards 'unquestionably manifest evident bad faith'
Zambales farmer arrested for firearms possession
Samuel Obispo, 45, is facing charges of violating Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition Act of 2013
Zambales barangay chairman arrested for possessing illegal firearms
A joint team from the municipal and provincial police raided the house of Eduardo Lopes Sr, chairman of Barangay Aglao in the municipality of San Marcelino
Ex-barangay official ambushed in Subic
Bernard Madamba is fired at by two unidentified men while he was driving his tricycle
Japanese firm launches new line of robotic parts in Subic Freeport
The Subic-made products of Nidec-Shimpo Corporation will be exported to Spain, the United States, and Germany
