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23/08/2026

LOOK: 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Provincial Government of Zambales provided free lugaw and drinking water during a Renewal Seminar of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on August 22, 2026.

Lay ministers from Sta. Cruz to San Felipe joined the activity, with meals distributed through the province’s Hatid Serbisyo staff.

The initiative formed part of the provincial government’s continuing community assistance efforts under Governor Jun Ebdane.

Courtesy: Zambales for the People

23/08/2026

LOOK: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

Project HANDA Batch 8 successfully concluded in Barangay Gordon Heights, equipping participants with knowledge and skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM).

The activity was supported by the SK Council of Barangay Gordon Heights, Barangay Gordon Heights, resource speakers Bernard Bibanco and Carlo Elepongga, the Apo Volunteer Fire Brigade, and St. Anne Parish.

Details shared on August 21, 2026, highlighted the continuing effort to prepare more residents with practical emergency-response skills that may help protect families and communities during emergencies and disasters.

Courtesy: Vice Mayor Kaye Legaspi

23/08/2026

LOOK: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴. 𝗝𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗵𝘂𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺-𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗰

SUBIC, ZAMBALES — Cong. Jay Khonghun visited residents affected by the recent severe weather to personally check their condition and immediate needs.

The effort was carried out with the Local Government of Subic under Mayor Jon Khonghun, COS Janjo Khonghun, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, and community leaders.

Details shared on August 22, 2026, highlighted continuing coordination and assistance for affected Subikeños as recovery efforts continue.

Courtesy: Cong. Jay Khonghun

23/08/2026

OT TALKS | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲?

Recent incidents involving weapons, threats, and violence in schools have raised serious questions about whether existing safety measures are enough.

Schools have strengthened security and awareness programs, but prevention also involves early intervention, mental health support, responsible parenting, proper reporting systems, and cooperation between schools, families, communities, and authorities.

If measures are already in place, what more should be done to prevent another serious incident and make students and teachers feel truly safe?

Share your thoughts respectfully.

23/08/2026

OT CAPTURED | 𝗘𝗕𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗨 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

OLONGAPO CITY — The East Bajac-Bajac Emergency Response Unit (EBBERU) Bravo Team responded to a call for medical assistance at JETTI Gas Station at around 2:25 p.m. on August 20, 2026.

Responders conducted an initial assessment and checked the patient’s vital signs after the individual experienced dizziness.

The patient declined hospital transport and was later safely assisted and endorsed to Barangay New Cabalan responders for continued assistance.

The operation was led by Team Leader Christopher Borja as part of the barangay’s continuing emergency response services.

Courtesy: Barangay East Bajac Bajac 2026

23/08/2026

OT CAPTURED | 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲

IBA, ZAMBALES — Widespread flooding and damage from the enhanced Habagat and Typhoons Luis and Maymay affected thousands of residents and key infrastructure across Zambales.

PDRRMO Situational Report No. 23 recorded 5,770 families or 17,317 individuals affected. Damage to infrastructure and flood-control facilities exceeded ₱487 million.

Barangay Sta. Fe in San Marcelino was among the hardest-hit areas, where the Sta. Fe Bridge collapsed and at least 119 residents were forced to evacuate.

The PDRRMC approved a resolution on August 19 recommending that the entire province be placed under a state of calamity to strengthen response, relief, and recovery efforts.

Courtesy: Radyo Bandera 107.1 FM Olongapo City

23/08/2026

OT CAPTURED | 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗙𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲

SAN MARCELINO, ZAMBALES — Nearly 1,000 residents of Barangay Sta. Fe remain isolated after the Sta. Fe Bridge collapsed on August 9 following days of heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.

The barangay’s multi-purpose hall also remains covered in thick mud and sediment left by strong floodwaters that swept through the area during the prolonged rains.

The Provincial Government of Zambales has delivered relief assistance, including food packs, drinking water, and hygiene kits, to affected residents as recovery efforts continue.

Details were shared on August 22, 2026.

Courtesy: K5 News FM Olongapo Digital News

23/08/2026

LOOK: 𝗠𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗮

OLONGAPO CITY — The MCE Outreach Program: Community Aid & Service Initiative was held at the Tabacuhan Multi-Purpose Covered Court in Barangay Sta. Rita at around 11:00 a.m. on August 22, 2026.

The outreach activity provided assistance to members of the community as part of MCE’s continuing service initiative.

23/08/2026

OT CAPTURED | 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰

OLONGAPO CITY — Barangay East Tapinac personnel carried out drainage maintenance, waste hauling, and road safety repairs along 10th Street and Gallagher Street on August 22, 2026.

Crews removed accumulated plastic waste, debris, and other obstructions from the drainage system along the Hansen section of 10th Street to improve water flow. Collected waste and silt were also hauled to a designated disposal site.

A temporary metal road cover installed at the corner of 10th and Gallagher streets was also secured after it was found unstable and potentially hazardous to motorists and pedestrians.

The activities were supervised by Punong Barangay Dante Hondo and Kagawad Jojo De Leon as part of continuing efforts to improve drainage conditions, cleanliness, and road safety in the barangay.

Courtesy: Barangay East Tapinac

23/08/2026

READ: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

Experts emphasize that preventing violence and addressing serious behavioral or emotional concerns among children can begin with early attention and support at home.

Parents are encouraged to consider professional help when a child has persistent difficulty with social interaction, shows signs of possible self-harm or harming others, or experiences heightened emotions that become difficult for the family to manage.

Early consultation with qualified mental health professionals can help families better understand a child’s needs and determine appropriate support before concerns become more serious.

Source: Child psychologist Dr. PJ Bengwasan, Psychological Association of the Philippines

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