It was my first time to visit the Province of Zambales other than Olongapo City and Subic. I was invited to sit as a judge in the talent and indigenous costume competitions of Bb. Zambales 2015. Invitation was sent by renowned fashion designer Renee Salud, Bb. Zambales producer Richard Murillo and event chair Provincial Administrator Omar Ebdane. Of course, this was under the auspices of Provincial Governor Hermogenes "Jun" Ebdane, Jr.
Bb. Zambales coincided with the annual Dinamulag Festival of the province or simply known as the Mango Festival. The dinamulag mango is a product of Zambales which is larger than the usual mango hence, the name dinamulag.
Reeling from years of devastation from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, Zambales is fast gaining ground from the lahar flows that came down from the volcano. In fact, Mt. Pinatubo has become a tourist attraction which benefits the province, Pampanga and Tarlac.
Zambales boasts of the sea and the mountains which remain to be serene and undisturbed. Thank God for the good governance by its local officials. Driving through the highway, it was as if I was in another dimension...another country. My appreciation of nature has deepened with what I saw in my short visit to the province. My excitement to go beyond Olongapo City exceeded my expectations.
Anawangin Cove and Potipot Island are must-sees when you go to Zambales. Places in the province seem to be untouched by time and modernity. Breath-taking is a term too simple to describe the these sites.
Of course, Zambales has its own development in terms of infrastructure. With establishments that have been built, its provincial leaders have made sure that basic services are given to its people.
Olongapo City is the gateway and the most popular place in Zambales but there is more to see farther north. There are trips to Iba, the capital town, and to other towns in the province via Victory Liner.
With friendly people, beautiful scenery and support from its leaders, the province will definitely zoom to greater heights.
Sulong, Zambales!
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