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Sulong Zambales Party
Sulong Zambales Party is the ruling political party in Zambales, Philippines, founded by incumbent Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane in 2012. Liberal Party Endorsement On April 5, 2016, President Benigno Aquino III and Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas officially endorsed Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane and the whole Sulong Zambales Party slate except for 2nd district representative which they support Cheryl Deloso. Officers * Jun Omar Ebdane - Incumbent Sulong Zambales Party President, former Zambales Representative, 2nd District (2011-2013) * Hermogenes Ebdane - Incumbent Sulong Zambales Party Chairman, Elected Governor of Zambales (2010 – present) * Jeffrey Khonghun (Nationalist People's Coalition) - Vice Chairman (1st District, Zambales), Incumbent Representative (1st District, Zambales) * Jessu Edora - Vice Chairman (2nd District, Zambales), former mayor of Masinloc, Zambales * Ramon Lacbain II - Secretary-General, Incumbent Vice-Governor ( Province of Za ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hermogenes Ebdane
Hermogenes "Jun" Edejer Ebdane, Jr. (born December 30, 1948) is a Filipino politician and retired police officer with the rank of Director General. He is the Governor of Zambales since 2019, previously held this position from 2010 until 2016. He was also the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways from 2005 to February 2007 and again from July 2007 to 2009. He was a member of the Philippine Military Academy class of 1970, and has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the Mapúa Institute of Technology. Career Ebdane was the 10th Chief of the Philippine National Police serving from July 2002 to August 23, 2004. After the escape from jail of Islamic militant Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi on July 14, 2003, Ebdane stated he would be satisfied with any recovery, including "even if he is dead and torn to pieces". He went to view the body after Al-Ghozi was shot dead by police on October 13, 2003, saying the militant was killed in a brief gunfight after ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iba, Zambales
Iba, officially the Municipality of Iba ( xsb, Babali nin Iba; ilo, Ili ti Iba; tl, Bayan ng Iba), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,581 people. As the capital of the province, it is second largest provincial capital in terms of land area in Central Luzon Region after Tarlac City. Iba is the birthplace of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay. With a continuously growing number of commercial establishments, banks, and financial institutions in Iba, it contends among the most competitive municipalities in Philippines, and is pushing forward towards a progressive city. Etymology The municipality was named after the tree ''Phyllanthus acidus'', which bears edible sour fruits. It is locally known as ''iba'', a name which also applies to the similar ''kamias'' (''Averrhoa bilimbi''). History Iba was founded by the Order of Augustinian Recollect priests led by Fray Rodrigo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Parties Established In 2012
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Local Political Parties In The Philippines
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San Antonio, Zambales
San Antonio, officially the Municipality of San Antonio ( ilo, Ili ti San Antonio; tgl, Bayan ng San Antonio), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,450 people. History San Antonio was a hunting region where indigenous hunters from the northern towns of Zambales would hunt, and gather. The first settlers from the Paoay area in Ilocos Norte arrived in 1830, and founded the first Spanish settlement that developed into what is now San Antonio. San Antonio was given the status of district or barrio in 1836. The town mayor in that period was Don Gregorio Banaga. He governed the town from 1836 to 1849. He was succeeded by Don Vicente Lacuesta in 1849, from Teniente Primero to Teniente Absoluto. The last mayor was Don Santiago Ladrillono. He was succeeded by Don Dimas Pascasio as governor in 1856. They selected their leaders every year. In 1891 to 1898, Don Pablo Corpus was the only Capitan Municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castillejos
Castillejos, officially the Municipality of Castillejos ( ilo, Ili ti Castillejos; tl, Bayan ng Castillejos), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 67,889 people. The municipality is located between San Antonio, Subic and San Marcelino. It is from Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on 5:11pm ( UTC+08:00), April 22, 2019, according to PHIVOLCS. Geography Barangays Castillejos is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Balaybay * Buenavista * Del Pilar * Looc * Magsaysay * Nagbayan * Nagbunga * San Agustin * San Jose (Poblacion) * San Juan (Poblacion) * San Nicolas * San Pablo (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ...) * Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Narciso, Zambales
San Narciso, officially the Municipality of San Narciso ( ilo, Ili ti San Narciso; tl, Bayan ng San Narciso), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,759 people. San Narciso is famous for its beaches along the South China Sea that are suited for surfing. Many local celebrities have already visited San Narciso to surf in its beaches which is from Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy or PMMA is located here. San Narciso also houses the Magsaysay Memorial College, which offers bachelors courses and other 2-year courses. Also located in San Narciso is the Zambales Academy, one of the oldest secondary education institution in the province, it is where former president Ramon Magsaysay took his secondary education. History The Municipality of San Narciso was founded in the early part of 18th century. The migrants from the Ilocandia arrived in the area and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Felipe, Zambales
San Felipe, officially the Municipality of San Felipe (Filipino language, Filipino: Bayan ng San Felipe), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,033 people. Much of the population are Ilocanos, descendants of migrants from Ilocos. The town was affected by the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption, being buried in about a meter in volcanic ash but damage was comparatively light. San Felipe is from Iba, Zambales, Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. History San Felipe was one of the little villages along the coastal region of Zambales during the pre-Spanish period. The first inhabitants were the Malay Sambal people, Zambals who lived in lowland which they themselves called Hindol. There were also Negritoes, but most of them lived in the mountains. A few years after the Spanish discovery of the Philippines, all places in the country had been e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palauig, Zambales
Palauig, officially the Municipality of Palauig ( tl, Bayan ng Palauig), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,784 people. The municipality of Palauig is the nearest mainland to the Philippine-claimed EEZ Panatag Shoal, or Scarborough Shoal. At present, Palauig is headed by Mayor Billy M. Acero with the Municipal Council called Sangguniang Bayan with 8 members, particularly 7 regular Councilors and the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Bel Ponce Altares. Geography Barangays Palauig is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. * Alwa * Bato * Bulawen * Cauyan * East Poblacion * Garreta * Libaba * Liozon * Lipay * Locloc * Macarang * Magalawa * Pangolingan * Salaza * San Juan * Santo Niño * Santo Tomas * San Vicente * West Poblacion Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Palauig was 39,784 people, with a density of . Language Most of the citize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabangan, Zambales
Cabangan, officially the Municipality of Cabangan, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,118 people. Cabangan is from Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. History Cabangan is a coastal town that was originally located in Barrio San Isidro. Its strategic location near the South China Sea was very compelling that a group of few families whose principal source of livelihood was fishing decided to settle in that area. There was a time when this town was frequently visited by Moro pirates who were notoriously known for their skill in using spears. They came by means of their swift vintas and murdered some of the inhabitants and looted their properties. Because of this the early settlers decided to go further from the sea and left San Isidro. On their journey of finding a new settlement area, they passed through a hill were many palm trees were growing. These trees were growing. These trees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Marcelino, Zambales
San Marcelino, officially the Municipality of San Marcelino ( ilo, Ili ti San Marcelino; tgl, Bayan ng San Marcelino), is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,719 people. The municipality is home to Mapanuepe Lake that formed after the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo. San Marcelino is from Iba, Zambales, Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. Etymology The town got its name after the first Capitan Municipal whose name was Marcelino de Oraá Lecumberri. The people of this municipality during that time were fond of saints, so they added "San" to the name Marcelino, thus making it San Marcelino. The first election was held on January 14, 1906, and Matias Apostol was the first elected president. San Marcelino was Christianized after the arrival of Father Guillermo and after his departure, the people rightfully chose San Guillermo as their tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Cruz, Zambales
Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 63,839 people. Geography Barangays Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Santa Cruz, Zambales, was 63,839 people, with a density of . Economy Banking and Financial sector is well developed in this town. Several banks such as Philippine National Bank - Norther Zambales branch, Bank of Commerce, BDO Network Bank, and some rural banks are in place as well as remittance centers like Palawan Pawnshop, Cebuana Luillher, Western Union and LBC Express including other local pawnshops. There is also a vibrant merchandising and trade in town. 7/11 convenient store is now serving likewisd a local department store, the Magic Mall and known pharmaceutical shops like Mercury Drug, Watson Pharmacy and St. Joseph Pharmacy. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
