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We Are Imaginary looks ahead to new music after 18 years
Eighteen years in the Philippine indie music scene, and We Are Imaginary still has one question: “Are We There Yet?” For a band that has spent nearly two decades navigating lineup changes, shifting musical trends, and the unpredictable world of independent music, the answer might just be the most interesting part of their story.
DSWD to release ₱4,000 UPLIFT aid to Group 2 beneficiaries on Nov. 6
Public welfare distribution mechanisms, financial inclusion protocols, and anti-fraud oversight have come under structural scrutiny as social welfare managers expand electronic fund transfers to manage large-scale assistance delivery.
LTFRB probes excess motorcycle taxi registrations
Regulatory limits governing ride-hailing fleets have come under intense scrutiny as government authorities move to penalize a motorcycle taxi operator for allegedly bypassing official caps on driver onboarding. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) confirmed it has launched a formal investigation into a motorcycle taxi platform provider accused of registering more riders in its digital system than authorized under government guidelines.
NTC reports fast mobile internet at Metro Manila terminals
A voice call reliability deficit logged by one major provider marred an otherwise strong technical performance across Metro Manila transit hubs as telecommunications regulators completed network quality audits for Undas 2026. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reported that while all three mobile operators met high-speed data delivery targets, Smart Communications Inc.
SWS: 78% want Sara Duterte to testify in impeachment trial
House trial spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has reiterated the call for Vice President Sara Z. Duterte to attend her impeachment trial and explain her side on the allegations raised regarding her amassing of unexplained wealth. A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 78 percent of the respondents want the Vice President to testify personally in her impeachment trial.
No Filipino reported injured in Milan, DMW says
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has urged Filipino workers in Milan, Italy, to remain vigilant and avoid areas affected by unrest following clashes between police and protesters on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Labor Attaché Margarita Eugenia Fabon Victorino-Marquez said the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Milan is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino workers in the area.
Presyo sa mga gas station mataas pa rin
Kahit bumaba na langis sa world market MANILA, Philippines — Nanawagan si Rep. Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr., miyembro ng House Committee on Energy, ng agarang pagrepaso sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo kasunod ng pagbaba na nito sa pandaigdigang presyo ng langis pero mabagal ang rollback sa presyo nito sa bansa.
Member of “Young Guns” seeks re-election bid
ZAMBALES Representative Jay Khonghun, one of the member of so called “young guns” in the House of Representatives, has formally announced his bid for reelection as the 1st District representative of the province hoping to continue championing various causes aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and safeguarding the integrity of government services.
Five-year growth roadmap for Zambales unveiled by Ebdane
IBA, Zambales — Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. unveiled his administration’s development roadmap in the next five years, while citing the provincial government’s consistent pursuit of excellence in the delivery of social service and its success in income generation.
On alleged corruption: Tan replaced by business tycoon Aliño as the new chief of SBMA
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Newly appointed Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman and administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño is expected to use his business acumen to spur further growth and drive operational efficiency in the Subic Bay Freeport, the preferred location for close to 1,500 foreign and local companies and business establishments. Aliño, who replaced former Pandan, Antique mayor Jonathan D. Tan as SBMA chief took his oath of office before President Marcos today, Jan. 12.
Zambales lauds top performing municipal councils
TOP performers among the municipal councils in the 13 towns of Zambales received recognition on Friday for their crucial role in community development and good governance, as the provincial government launched its local legislative awards with some P2 million in total cash prizes.
First - ever hybrid workspace in Zambales opened
Subic Bay Freeport – THE first-ever hybrid workspace in Zambales has opened at the Pacific Ace Building in this premiere freeport on Thursday. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan, International Workplace Group (IWG) Country Manager Lars B. Wittig and Pacific Ace Subic Bay Corporation (PASBC) President Virginia S. Dio led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Regus Subic center at the Pacific Ace Building.
‘Floods proved need for Zambales river rehab’ – Ebdane - FrontpagePH
THE recent flooding in several coastal communities caused by torrential rains only provided compelling reason for the provincial government of Zambales to intensify dredging of heavily-silted rivers and restore their capacity to carry water into the sea.
In Zambales; P20/kilo rice is easily attainable
ZAMBALES 2nd District Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz proved possible what in other places in the country remained just a dream—providing commercial-quality rice to residents at only P20 per kilo. Under a rice subsidy program that she started during her years as mayor of Botolan town, Maniquiz and her team went around the community starting Friday to bring the Filipino staple food to poor constituents, especially those in remote areas.
Falcon’s fury: 598 families evacuated, P18.5-M agri losses in Zambales
TORRENTIAL rain brought about by Typhoon Falcon has caused the evacuation of 598 families here in Zambales, destroyed portions of dikes and triggered landslides, and damaged more than P18.5 million in rice crops and other agricultural products.
P240M worth of fake branded items seized at Port of Subic
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P240 million worth of fake branded items at the Port of Subic (PoS). The BOC-PoS headed by District Collector Carmelita Talusan, CESO V, received an intelligence report results to confiscate the two 40-footer container shipments declared to contain T-shirts. During the inspection with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D.
Zambales 2nd District gets P6.99-B funds for dev’t projects
TEN towns that comprise the Second Legislative District of Zambales received hefty allocations totaling P6.99 billion in just one year with Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz sourcing funds for crucial infrastructure projects like flood-control dikes and roads. Maniquiz, in her “Ulat sa Pangalawang Distrito ng Zambales” last Monday, said the one-year budget was double the infrastructure allocation received by the Second District in the last eight years.
Masinloc payao fishers get P.9-M SMC assistance - FrontpagePH
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales who lost their livelihood when a cargo ship destroyed their fish aggregating device (FAD) or payao early this year will get yet another windfall with the help of Representative Doris (Nanay Bing) Maniquiz of Zambales Second District. Members of the New Masinloc Fishermen’s Association (NMFA) on Thursday, June 8, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with officials of the SMCGP Philippines Power Foundation, Inc.
Botolan LGU bares P55.36-M dev’t projects
BOTOLAN, Zambales — A total of P55.36-milion worth of development projects have been set for implementation in this town this year under the 20% Development Fund from the Annual Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF). Mayor Jun Omar C.
Zambales solon pushes for free certification of tech-voc graduates
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Again taking the cudgels for quality education for all, Zambales Second District Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz filed House Bill No. 8242, which seeks free assessment for senior high school students taking up technical-vocational and livelihood (TVL) training. Maniquiz said the measure would help ensure the employability of TVL graduates, especially those from poorer households.
‘Nanay Bing’ pitches plan for shelter for abused kids
BOTOLAN, Zambales – SEEKING to establish a safe haven for abused children in Zambales, Congresswoman Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz is now winning over community support for the “Zambales Bahay Kalinga,” a pet project that she has filed as a bill in the House of Representatives in March.
PHOTO: A Weeklong Mango Fest
ZAMBALES STREETDANCE: Street dancers competing in the Zambayle Street Dance Parade and Competition gyrate to the sound of drums and gongs as they wended their way near the provincial Capitol on Saturday. The competition ended with the Ibaile Street Dancers from Iba town declared grand champion over defending champion Subic and hall-of-famer Masinloc, which settled for the first runner-up position.
Lider ng drug group todas sa encounter | Pilipino Star Ngayon
Lider ng drug group todas sa encounter Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - January 12, 2019 - 12:00am SUBIC, Zambales , Philippines — Napatay nang makipagbarilan sa pulisya ang isang tinaguriang lider ng malaking illegal drug at gun-for-hire groups sa isinagawang pagsalakay sa lalawigan ng Zambales, kamakalawa. Ayon kay Sr. Supt.
2 konsehal ng Subic inambush!
2 konsehal ng Subic inambush! Alex Galang, Raymund Catindig, Joy Cantos (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - December 19, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Dalawang konsehal ng Subic ang nasugatan makaraang tambangan at paulanan ng bala ng hindi pa kilalang kalalakihan habang bumabagtas ang dalawa sa national highway ng San Narciso sa Zambales nitong Lunes ng gabi. Kinilala ang mga biktima na sina Subic Municipal Councilors Roberto Delgado, 50, at Elizaldy Rocafor, 47.
SUV at kotse nagsalpukan: 4 patay
SUV at kotse nagsalpukan: 4 patay Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - September 9, 2018 - 12:00am ZAMBALES, Philippines — Apat na katao ang nasawi habang tatlo pa ang sugatan matapos na magbanggaan ang isang SUV at kotse sa Brgy. San Rafael, bayan ng Cabangan kahapon.
2 ‘holdaper’ utas sa shootout!
2 ‘holdaper’ utas sa shootout! Alex Galang, Joy Cantos (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - August 18, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Bumulagta ang dalawang pinaghihinalaang notoryus na miyembro ng robbery gang matapos na kumasa at makipagbarilan sa mga operatiba ng pulisya sa sa Brgy. Sta Rita, Olongapo City, Zambales nitong Biyernes. Patuloy pang inaalam ng pulisya ang pagkakakilanlan sa mga napaslang na suspek na nagtamo ng mga tama ng bala sa katawan.
TRO vs suspensyon ng Olongapo mayor inilabas
TRO vs suspensyon ng Olongapo mayor inilabas Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - August 8, 2018 - 12:00am OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — Napigilan pansamantala ang paghahain ng suspension order ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) laban kay Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino makaraang maglabas ng temporary restraining order (TRO) ang Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
Zambales official, 2 pa sinalvage, ibinaon | Pilipino Star Ngayon
Zambales official, 2 pa sinalvage, ibinaon Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - July 28, 2018 - 12:00am Mga bangkay, naamoy ng aso SAN FELIPE, Zambales , Philippines — Nang dahil sa isang aso, nadiskubre ng pulisya ang tatlong bangkay ng lalaki kabilang ang hepe ng Population Commission na pinaniniwalaang biktima ng “summary execution” sa San Felipe, Zambales kamakalawa.
Doktor, 2 pa tiklo sa buy bust
Doktor, 2 pa tiklo sa buy bust Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - July 19, 2018 - 12:00am Olongapo City , Philippines — Arestado ng City Drug Enforcement Unit at Intelligence Branch ng Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) ang isang doktor at dalawang kasamahan nito sa inilatag na drug buy bust operation sa naturang lungsod kamakalawa ng madaling araw. Ang mga dinakip ay sina Dr. Carlos Bustamante III, isang umano’y resident physician sa James L.
4 Japanese, 13 Pinoy tiklo sa illegal mining
4 Japanese, 13 Pinoy tiklo sa illegal mining Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - June 4, 2018 - 12:00am SAN ANTONIO, Zambales, Philippines — Apat na Hapones at 13 Pilipino ang dinakip ng mga awtoridad dahil sa illegal na paghuhukay at pagmimina sa kilalang Copones Island sa Barangay Pundakit, sa bayang ito.
‘Araw ng Mangingisda at Magsasaka’ dinagsa
‘Araw ng Mangingisda at Magsasaka’ dinagsa Alex Galang (Pilipino Star Ngayon) - May 6, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Aabot sa 1,000 mga magsasaka at mangingisda mula sa pitong coastal barangay sa bayan ng Subic, Zambales ang lumahok sa “Araw ng Mangingisda at Magsasaka” fluvial parade bilang bahagi ng Subic-Ay! Festival.
Babae ni-rape slay ng durugista
Pinaniniwalaang hinalay muna bago pinatay ng durugista ang hindi pa kilalang babae sa panibagong karahasang naganap sa tabing-ilog sa Barangay Sta. Rita, Tabacuhan, Olangapo City sa Zambales kamakalawa ng umaga.
Pulis-ZPPO wanted sa ‘rentangay’
Ikinasa ng mga awtoridad ang malawakang pagtugis laban sa beteranong pulis na miyembro ng Zambales Provincial Police Office (ZPPO) dahil sa pagkakasangkot nito sa serye ng modus operandi ng 'rentangay ng mga sasakyan'.
2 dalagita lunod sa beach resort
OLONGAPO CITY, MANILA, Philippines — Kamatayan ang sinapit ng kaibigan dalagita matapos malunod sa beach resort sa Olongapo City, Zambales kamakalawa ng gabi. Ang 12-anyos na si Gielyn Sebastian at Jocelyn Gallardo, 16, ay kapwa nalunod sa Timaan Baloy Beach Resort sa Barangay Barretto habang naliligo. Lumalabas sa imbestigasyon ng Olongapo City Police, magkasamang naligo sa beach resort ang dalawa nang anurin ng malakas na agos ng tubig pailalim.
33K manggagawa ng Hanjin, lalahok sa kilos-protesta
Samantala, dalawang manggagawang Koreanong foreman na sina Kim Namhoon at Kim Gapsung ang lalahok sa kilos-protesta dahil sa sinasabing reklamo ng breach of contract at ilan pang pagmamaltrato ng kanilang sariling kababayan sa bansa.
Mayor, 2 pa nirapido ng tandem
Nakaligtas sa tiyak na kamatayan si San Felipe, Zambales Mayor Carolyn Fariñas at dalawa pa nitong kasama makaraang tambangan ng riding-in-tandem assassins ang kanilang sinasakyan sa kahabaan ang Mendaros Street sa nasabing bayan kahapon ng umaga.
LGU ng Subic at Zambales police, kaisa vs droga
Asahan pa umano ayon kina Mateo at Khonghun na higit pang paiigtingin ang kampanya laban sa droga maging sa iba’t ibang uri ng kriminalidad sa bayan ng Subic at lalawigan ng Zambales lalo pa’t may bago nang itinalagang police regional director sa Central Luzon sa katauhan ni P/Chief Supt. Amador Corpuz na humalili kay P/Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino na lilipat naman bilang bagong hepe ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
2 patay sa pamamaril
Dalawa-katao na sinasabing sangkot sa drug trade ang napatay sa naganap na magkahiwalay na pamamaril sa bayan ng Subic, Zambales kahapon ng madaling araw.
Drug bust: Tulak dedo, jailguard, tiklo
Napatay ang itinuturing na high-value target na drug suspek habang kalaboso naman ang jailguard na sinasabing sangkot sa droga makaraang ilunsad ang drug bust operation sa magkahiwalay na lugar sa Zambales kamakalawa.
Tulak tiklo sa P1-M droga
Arestado ang 22-anyos na drug peddler matapos itong makumpiskahan ng P1 milyong halaga ng shabu sa inilatag na anti-drug operation ng pulisya sa Barangay Pamatawan sa bayan ng Subic, Zambales kamakalawa.
Turismo sa Subic palalakasin ng bagong investor
Sa share signing ceremony na ginanap sa SBYC theater noong Sabado, sinabi ni Desmond Yap, mula sa Malaysia kasama ang iba pang businessmen mula Vietnam, Taiwan at iba pa na may 100-200 turista mula China ang dadalhin nila sa umpisa at aabot sa 500 hanggang 1,000 sa kalaunan kada buwan.
Pagbaba ng piso nagbunga ng pagtaas ng singil ng kuryente -Zameco II
Idinagdag pa ni Farrales na nagtaas din ng singil ang National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) ng kanilang distribution at transmission charges kaya nadagdag pa ito sa pagtaas ng singil sa kuryente.
3 sugatan sa pagsabog sa Hanjin
Tatlong manggagawa ang iniulat na sugatan makaraang sumambulat ang tangke ng acetylene sa pagawaan ng barko sa Hanjin sa bayan ng Subic, Zambales kahapon ng umaga.
Tangkang pagpapasabog sa school, nasilat
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines - Nabulabog ang mga mag-aaral ng Academy Educational Foundation sa bayan ng Palauig, Zambales matapos tumambad sa main entrance ang improvised explosive device (IED) kahapon ng umaga. Ayon kay P/Senior Supt. Christopher Mateo, Zambales provincial police director, bandang alas-6 ng umaga ng makatanggap ng tawag ang pulisya mula sa guwardiya ng nasabing paaralan kaugnay sa natagpuang pampasabog.
NPA attack sa 2 police station, nasilat
Napigilan ng mga pulis ang tangkang pag-atake ng mga rebeldeng New People's Army (NPA) sa dalawang himpilan ng pulisya sa bayan ng Botolan, Zambales kahapon ng madaling araw.
Pagmimina sa SBMA, pinalagan
Sa ibinigay na locational clearance ng SBMA Planning and Development Office na nilagdaan ni Amethya Koval, pinapayagan ang nasabing kompanya na magsagawa ng paghuhukay at pagtitibag ng lupa, lodges, mga bato at mineral sa inuupahan nitong 50,000 square meters na lupa sa mga Sitio Nagbayukan at Sitio Kinabuksan sa Redondo Peninsula, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Nilinaw naman ni SBMA Administrator Atty. Wilma T.
P2.65-M puslit na makina, nasabat
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines – Pinaniniwalaang dadanak ng dugo sa pagitan ng mga opisyal ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) at Bureau of Customs makaraang masabat ang P2. 65 milyong halaga ng industrial sewing machines at iba pang kagamitan na tinangkang ipuslit palabas ng Subic Bay Freeport Zone noong Biyernes.
10 dayuhan arestado sa illegal mining
OLONGAPO CITY , Philippines – Kalaboso ang 10 dayuhan na sinasabing nagpupuslit ng black sand at iba pang mineral sa Zambales makaraang masakote sa inilatag na operasyon ng mga tauhan ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) kamakalawa. Kasalukuyang isinailalaim sa tactical interrogation ang siyam na Tsino at isang Indonesian kaugnay sa paghahakot ng tone-toneladang mineral sa bahagi ng Maculcol River sa bayan ng San Felipe sa Zambales.
Drug suspek tiklo P1.7-M shabu
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines - Rehas na bakal ang binagsakan ng babaeng drug peddler makaraang masakote ng mga tauhan ng Phil. Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) at pulisya na may bitbit na P1.7 milyong halaga ng shabu sa Olongapo City noong Sabado. Isinailalim na sa tactical interrogation ng mga awatoridad ang suspek na si Aldea Norkesa Baltdumrang.
Operasyon sa Ocean Adventure, normal
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE, Philippines – Hindi napatunayan ng mga opisyal ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Philippine National Police (PNP) ang alegasyong may 70 armadong kalalakihan umano ang pumasok sa Ocean Adventure Marine Park upang palitan ang namamahala. Nakipagpulong naman sina DOLE Undersecretary Bernard Olalia at Region 3 director Ana Dione sa mga opisyal at manggagawa ng Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc.
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