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P H I L I P P I N E SZambales Provincial Tourism and Investment Promotions Ofce2nd Floor Capitol Building, Iba, Zambales 2201 PhilippinesTel. No.: (047) 811 7216 (047) 811 7956 loc 115 Telefax: (047) 811 7218
[email protected]@yahoo.com
tourism.zambalesnow.com
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The area now occupied by Zambales
was rst explored by the Spanish in
1572, led by Juan de Salcedo. Among
the earliest towns ounded were Subic
(1572), Botolan (1572), Masinloc (1607),
Iba (1611), and Santa Cruz (1612).
[3] Masinloc became the province'srst capital. However, the capital was
moved among the last three towns
above during its history beore settling
in Iba, due to its strategic location. The
rst civil governor o Zambales during
the American era was the Honorable
Potenciano Lesaca rom 1901-1903.
The name o the province is derived rom its earliest inhabitants, the Zambals, whom the Spanish
ound worshipping spirits called anitos. They were reerred to as Sambali, rom the Malay word
samba, meaning to worship. The term was later Hisparicized to Zambal.
When Juan de Salcedo came to explore the area in 1572, he landed at Cape Bolinao, then a part o
Zambales. The Spaniards drove a group o Chinese pirates o the coast o Bolinao thereby earningthe good will o the natives.
Zambales was one o the earliest provinces created during the Spanish rule. As ounded in the 16th
century, it was composed o the area extending rom Cape Bolinao in the north to Subic on the
south. Due to their inaccessibility rom the capital, seven towns in the northern portion o Zambales
- rom Bolinao to Inanta and including Alaminos - were later ceded to Pangasinan, orming that
provinces western part.
Zambales is the home province o the seventh president o the Philippine Republic, Ramon
Magsaysay, who hailed rom Castillejos.
The province's name came rom the word zambal, which is a Hispanized term or Sambali. Zambal
reers to the language spoken by the early Austronesian inhabitants o the place. A contending
version states that the name was derived rom the word samba, meaning worship, because the
Spanish supposedly ound the native inhabitants to be highly superstitious; worshiping the spirits
o their ancestors.
Zambales Day is celebrated every August 30.
BRIEFHISTORY
By land rom Manila, exit or take the North Luzon Expressway (NLE), and exit at San Fernando.
Go all the way to the Dinalupihan junction, and turn right at the Crossroads where Soldiers posethe Bataan Death March. Go straight and stay on the let side when you see the Shell Station
splitting the road to two. Turn let into the SBMA Bataan gate. Taking this route will save you 30minutes o travel time to the north o Zambales, and gives you a view o SBMA.
Exit through the Subic gate, and turn let. Getting lost should never be a concern because
Zambales has only one highway all the way up to the North, crossing all towns. I the eeling obeing lost does indeed creep up, you may ask any town municipal usually ound in the center
plaza o all towns.There are about a handul o new GOVIC Highways newly built almost all townso Zambales.
You may take them i you are trying to cut across town proper as shortcuts.The Subic GOVICis not yet ully complete. The castillejos GOVIC Highway is great. You turn right into this Highway
at the side beore the Jesus Magsaysay Highschool and exit past the town center. The San AntonioGOVIC Highway is complete already but still too dark at night. The GOVIC Highway in Iba helps
you get aster into the beach area o Iba without having to chase Tricycles o the roads.
By bus, take the Victory Liner (http://www.victoryliner.com) to Iba. Air conditioned and non-air conditioned buses are available. These buses will pass all the towns leading to Iba, take theIba bus, and change buses in the Olongapo Victory Liner Terminal, and take the bus that leads to
Alominos, Pangasinan. This will stop in Sta. Cruz, and other Zambales destinations arther norththan Iba. From a town to another, you may take jeepney rides.
Fare rates are low.
By air, you may rent private planes, jets, and choppers at the Domestic Airport in Paranaqueat Subic Air to land in three places in Zambales. There is an International Subis Airport, A Castillejos
Airstrip, and the Iba Local Airport. Best to y daytime 6:00 a.m., or 6:00 p.m.By erry, take the erry ride to Subic near Manila Hotel, situated along Manilas Roxas
Boulevard. Upon arrival, take the SBMA shuttle to any gate, and take the jeepney ride to theVictory Liner Terminal in Olongapo. From here, the Victory Liner may be taken to Iba or Alominos
Travel TipsWhat to bring: Sunblock, insect repellant, bottled water (although these are available at most
sari-sari stores), thong slippers, shorts, cotton clothing, beach ware, large hats, your prescriptionmedicines, cold medicines, etc.
What to do:
Visits the town market place, and check out all the available goodies. Everything you need is
usually in this area, usually situated in every towns major plaza, by the towns parish church, trueto any colonial town set-up. Always ask around i in need o anything. 95% o the locals speak
uent English. Locals are willing to answer any query or help any person in need. This is a tourist-riendly place. Nobody is actually considered a visitor, and you should eel at home. Check out
the municipal buildings and look or the tourism ofcials who can assist in your every need. They
enjoy entertaining visitors, and would usually host a gathering with the town mayor.
TRAVELLERS GUIDEtrip to ZAMBALES
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CANDELARIA
ANAWANGIN is a cove in the town o San Antonio in Zambales. It is a beach
that has an o-white sand and an evergreen orest cover near the shore (youll
rarely see a coconut tree in Anawangin). Behind the orest is a small stream
that ows out to the sea (During summer this stream dries up into a shallowpond). There are also two beach clis bounding the beach, which you can hike
up and enjoy the view.
CAPONES ISLAND is one o the main attractions in Pundaquit Zambales.
The island is actually a big lump o rock ormation with very little soil. Beaches
around the island arent that homie or the usual tourist mainly because o the
sand and rock mixture rom the crashing waves o the open ocean.
One o the best things to do on the island, aside rom just hanging around andnot being able to enjoy the beach, is go up and take a tour o the lighthouse.
POTIPOT ISLAND is located roughly 1 km rom the mainland shore o Uacon,
Candelaria, Zambales. Uacon is about 240+km rom Manila by road.
Some o the attractions o Potipot Island are: its white sands that completely
surround the whole island, the calm clear waters, its proximity to the mainland
that allows visitors to reach the island in only 5 minutes by banca, the lushvegetation and trees that provide shade along the beach (and even on the
water).
Gentle breeze and warm placid waters o the South China Sea welcome
travelers to this charming and peaceul little tropical island o coast o the town
o Candelaria in the northern part o Zambales. Literally meaning small white
island, Potipot Island boasts o lush array o coconut, mango, kamachile and
talisay trees, coral shells, hermits crabs, starshes, and the most spectacular
sunsets ever witnessed in this side o town. And i the weather is just right,
dolphins will honor you with their presence. This untamed and untouchedisland makes an ideal camping and picnic spot.
There are no resorts on the island. Visitors usually stay at the resorts on the
mainland in Uacon where they hire bancas to take them to Potipot
One such place is suited with Candelaria and is called Potipot Island. Its the
nearest island rom mainland Zambales where tourists or travelers can simply
rent a boat rom any o the resorts.
Ater a 15 minute boat ride rom the shore, I ound mysel on a small and
uninhabited Potipot Island, an unspoiled haven that is completely surrounded
with cream sand beaches and lled with trees. Many have enjoyed spending a
day here, basking around the sun, enjoying its waters and solitude it brings.
SAN ANTONIO
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MASINLOCPALAUIG
SAN SALVADOR is an island barangay under the jurisdiction o the municipality
o Masinloc, Zambales, in the northwestern Luzon. The rees in the northeastern
part o the island are ringing, characterized by a vast ree at with sudden
drop-os in the crest. Spur and groove ormation is common along the ree
crest, particularly in the area acing the South China Sea. A 127-hectares shsanctuary and a nearby Taklobo or Giant Clam Farm is the usual attraction to
diving enthusiasts.
It is located in the western side o Masinloc, a municipality on the northern most
part o Zambales. The island is about 2.5 kilometer away rom the mainland, or
a 20-30 minutes pump boat ride rom the municipal halls coast. Its abundance
in marine resources has made it most amous as a scuba divers paradise. Divers
would certainly love easting their eyes on seeing the largest Manta Rays in the
country, each measuring about 10 eet in diameter. The island is rich in ruit-
bearing trees like mangoes. Clear water, smooth beaches coupled with powderywhite sand and cool sea breeze.
White pristine beachesclear blue watersmysterious cavesmountainous
trailsabundant terrestrial and marine lie These and more complete
the picturesque San Salvador, an island located on the western side o the
municipality o Masinloc. A scuba divers paradise, San Salvador enjoys an
unspoiled marine setting and oers sanctuary to all aquatic lie orms. Divers
have a east in swimming with the largest manta rays, and exploring the giant
clams (taklobo). Thats not all; exotic birds and wild animals have also made
this island their home. On the top o this, San Salvador possesses the sweetest
mangoes in the world as judged by the Guinness book o the World Records orve straight years. Denitely, a prime natural resource is worth discovering.
MAGALAWA is an island barangay lying 6 kilometers, northwest o the
Poblacion. Surrounding the island is the vast China Sea. Beyond the north is the
San Salvador Island o Masinloc and on the east is Sitio Luan, Lipay. It is known
or beautiul beaches. Magalawa is 56 hectares in area.
Although the island is surrounded by the sea potable water is abundant within
the island and uses jetmatic and pitcher pumps. The main source o livelihood is
shing and some are engaged in shell crat industry.There is a complete primary
school with two teachers. No rice is planted in this area, so the people resort
in buying everything they need except sh. Coco trees and century trees are
abundant also.