These newcomers drove the aborigines to the hinterlands. Zambales is basically an agriculture province. The chief products are rice, corn, vegetables and rootcrops.
Major industries include farming, fishing and mining. Olongapo, once the site of the biggest US naval base in Asia, is fast developing into an industrial and tourism zone under the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. All rights reserved. Notice: Prior to using this website, you should review the Terms and Conditions.
Your access to and use of this Site constitutes acceptance of such Terms and Conditions. About Zambales Province, Philippines. Zambales Province is on the western coast of Central Luzon.
It has been touched by civilization yet has maintained its rustic glory and beauty. The Zambales coastline is most famous for its sandy beaches and deep blue sea teeming with coral reefs. The province is historical. Located here is the ancestral house of the most beloved Philippine President, Ramon Magsaysay, situated at Castillejos. Pinatubo, world-famous for its catastrophic eruption, can be found in the vicinity. Zambales is perfectly suited for visitors seeking an authentic view of the Philippines without going too far from the national capital, Manila.
It is located at the western part of Luzon, kilometers or approximately a three-hour drive from Manila. The name of the province is derived from its earliest inhabitants, the Zambals, whom the Spanish found worshipping spirits called anitos. The Spaniards drove a group of Chinese pirates off the coast of Bolinao thereby earning the good will of the natives.
Zambales was one of the earliest provinces created during the Spanish rule. As founded in the 16th century, it was composed of the area extending from Cape Bolinao in the north to Subic on the south. Zambales is the home province of the seventh president of the Philippine Republic, Ramon Magsaysay, who hailed from Castillejos. The province has a few lowlands along the narrow coast where the town centers are located.
The northern part is basically swampy. Mountain ranges containing most mineral deposits as well as some volcanoes are found in the eastern portion. Political Subdivision. Zambales has 13 towns and one city, with Iba as the provincial capital. English is widely spoken. Tourist attractions:. Fine Beaches - Definitely the best all-around diving along the coast, Subic Bay in Olongapo also has the best infrastructure and facilities, with the major pull being the wrecks.
A rare, fine example of an dreadnought, she lies on her port side in 27m of water, cannons intact. Another great dive, the El Capitan is a m-long, ton freighter that went down in the mouth of Ilanin Bay. As the top of the wreck is just 12m below the surface, it is an easy dive. Marvel at the incredible array of marine life, and a swim-through amid shafts of light beaming down through gaping holes in the side.
The San Quentin is the oldest known wreck in Subic. This wooden gunboat was scuttled in the Spanish-American War in in a futile attempt to prevent the US Navy from entering the channel between the Grande and Chiquita islands. It is one of the more popular dives because of the wreck's historical past. Subic also has some good coral dives.
The best time to dive is between February and June. Accommodations are plentiful between Olongapo City and Barrio Barretto, a popular laid-back tourist retreat. Snake Island Subic - Offers complete recreational facilities, making it an ideal place of relaxation. Balon Falls Subic - A perfect paradise for nature lovers, with crystal-clear water.
Hermana Mayor Island Sta. Cruz - An island in the middle of the sea popularly known as Ms. Universe Island. Bucao River Botolan, Zambales - Now covered with lahar and volcanic materials, this serves as the trekking area towards the foot of Mt.
Pinatubo when it is dry. The island is located in Masinloc. Pinatubo - Mt. Pinatubo, made famous by its catastrophic eruption in , is now a source of travel and study for tourists and travelers visiting Central Luzon. It is located in San Marcelino. Catholic devotees pray and pay homage to the Lady of Pardon in this sacred place. Botolan Church Botolan - " Old Catholic church built in out of coral blocks.
The historical place of birth of the most beloved Philippine president on August 31, An educational tour to the rainforest within the Zone is available, which includes a guided tour of the JEST Forest Trails, a rolling tour of Subic Bay Freeport, and duty free shopping. During the tour, Aeta guides provide an outdoor orientation on basic mountaineering, fire building, trap making, wildlife identification, and other wilderness survival techniques.
The Zambales believed to have originally come from the Celebes, pushed the aborigines, the Negritoes or Aetas, to the hinterlands and established Villages.
While the Northern part of Zambales has long been occupied, the great plains in the South for sometime remained covered by impenetrable forests, thereby allowing the migration of two distinct groups much later. The Tagalogs formed the fishing Villages at the southernmost tip of the province which later became Subic and Olongapo.
The Ilocanos, on the other hand, started the settlements that subsequently grew into what are now agricultural towns of Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, and the agro-fishing towns of San Felipe, Cabangan, and the Southern part of Botolan.
These great people from the Ilocos Region in exodus, known for their visions and courage, their industry and tenacity, were to carve out flourishing communities from were nurtured the sons and daughters who enormously contributed to the socio-economic, political and cultural life of the people all over the country, let alone the province of Zambales, since then.
The vast majority of your family research will be in civil registration and church records. This article explains different methods for obtaining these records. The following online collections may have records for your town. There is a small possibility that some of the records for your town have been indexed.
A comprehensive index will search all the available indexed records of these collections at once: Search Historical Records.
Do not be discouraged if records for your town are not found in these collections. The next section of this article 2. You can also search microfilmed copies of available civil registration records. If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to try to find them in the microfilm collection of the Family History Library.
Currently, they are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. In the meantime, some of them might be available at a Family History Center near you. To find a microfilm:. English is the official language of the Philippines. This Letter Writing Guide will help you with organizing your letter and phrasing your requests.
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