I call this place "heart of my soul", not because it was my birthplace, neither it was the place i spent my chilhood ..but indeed it was the place to where the two most important men in my life spent their grown up years,..the place where i gave my heart and my life to the man i love,.the King and Prince of my life....my husband and my only son...."inaro ko kamoy luwa tan mahalaga kamo ha biyay ko."
And to all who read this let me share you the opportunity to reveal,explore and unfold the hidden beauty ,history and uniqueness of ZAMBALES..
To all people of Zambales,... WELCOME HOME!!!
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Friday, March 7, 2008
Province of Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of 3,700 km, Zambales is the second largest among the six provinces of Central Luzon. It has a population density of 170 people per square kilometer², one of the lowest in the country. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April.
Zambales is served by the Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Subic, Zambales and part of Bataan province. Subic Bay Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical artifacts.
Zambales is served by the Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Subic, Zambales and part of Bataan province. Subic Bay Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical artifacts.
Zambales Mountains
The Zambales Mountains are a mountain range located on the western side of Luzon, in the Philippines. The mountains separate Luzon's central plain from the South China Sea and extend out as the Bataan Peninsula to the south, enclosing Manila Bay.
Mount Pinatubo is an active volcano in the mountain range and it erupted at 8.50 am on June 12, 1991. It was the second most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century after the 1912 eruption of Novarupta. The volcanic eruption coincided with the arrival of tropical typhoon Yunya. The U.S. Military Base at Clark Field near Angeles City, Pampanga, was covered in thick volcanic ash and lahar.
Mount Pinatubo is an active volcano in the mountain range and it erupted at 8.50 am on June 12, 1991. It was the second most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century after the 1912 eruption of Novarupta. The volcanic eruption coincided with the arrival of tropical typhoon Yunya. The U.S. Military Base at Clark Field near Angeles City, Pampanga, was covered in thick volcanic ash and lahar.
Language,Writings and Religion of Austronesian
Writing among pre-modern Austronesians were limited to the Indianized states and sultanates in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. However, prehistoric petroglyphs like the Rongorongo and Angono Petroglyphs may suggest otherwise.
Writing systems include abugidas from the Brahmic family, such as Baybayin, the Javanese script, and Old Kawi. Other writing systems include Jawi, an abjad derived from the Arabic script, as well as the modern alphabets derived from the Latin alphabet (ex. Hawaiian alphabet, Tagalog alphabet).
Religion
Indigenous religions were initially predominant. Mythologies vary by culture and geographical location, but are generally bound by the belief in an all-powerful Divine being. Other beliefs such as Ancestor Worship, Animism, and Shamanism are also practiced. Currently, many of these beliefs have gradually been replaced. Examples of native religions include: Anito, Gabâ, Kejawen, and the Māori religion. The moai of the Rapa Nui is another example since they are built to represent deceased ancestors.
Southeast Asian contact with India and China allowed the introduction of Hinduism and Buddhism. Later, Muslim traders introduced the Islamic faith during the 12th century. The European Age of Discovery brought Christianity to various parts of the region. Currently, the dominant religions are Christianity (East Timor, Madagascar, Pacific Islands, Philippines), Islam (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei), and Hinduism (Indonesia and Fiji).
Writing systems include abugidas from the Brahmic family, such as Baybayin, the Javanese script, and Old Kawi. Other writing systems include Jawi, an abjad derived from the Arabic script, as well as the modern alphabets derived from the Latin alphabet (ex. Hawaiian alphabet, Tagalog alphabet).
Religion
Indigenous religions were initially predominant. Mythologies vary by culture and geographical location, but are generally bound by the belief in an all-powerful Divine being. Other beliefs such as Ancestor Worship, Animism, and Shamanism are also practiced. Currently, many of these beliefs have gradually been replaced. Examples of native religions include: Anito, Gabâ, Kejawen, and the Māori religion. The moai of the Rapa Nui is another example since they are built to represent deceased ancestors.
Southeast Asian contact with India and China allowed the introduction of Hinduism and Buddhism. Later, Muslim traders introduced the Islamic faith during the 12th century. The European Age of Discovery brought Christianity to various parts of the region. Currently, the dominant religions are Christianity (East Timor, Madagascar, Pacific Islands, Philippines), Islam (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei), and Hinduism (Indonesia and Fiji).
Austronesian Culture
The culture of Austronesia has been influenced by a variety of different nations, particularly that of India, China, and the Western world.
Many countries have been Westernized to varying degrees. The cultures of the Philippines, Palau, Northern Marianas Islands, and Guam have been largely affected by Hispanicization and Americanization. That of French Polynesia have been affected by Francization. Austronesians living in Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor, Micronesia, Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Western Samoa have also undergone Westernisation, although to a lesser degree.
The early Austronesian peoples considered the sea as their basic tenet of their life. From their diaspora to Southeast Asia and Oceania, they used ships to migrate to other islands. Boats of different sizes and shapes have been found in every Austronesian culture, from Madagascar to Polynesia, and have different names.
In Southeast Asia, head-hunting was particularly restricted to the highlands, while in Oceania, head-hunting was\s virtually widespread, both as a ritual method as a result of warfare and as a source of food. Cannibalism was also practiced in the southern fringes of Oceania, especially in New Guinea and Vanuatu, while it is very uncommon in Southeast Asia. Mummification is only found among the highland Austronesian Filipinos and in some Indonesian groups in Celebes and Sumatra.
Many countries have been Westernized to varying degrees. The cultures of the Philippines, Palau, Northern Marianas Islands, and Guam have been largely affected by Hispanicization and Americanization. That of French Polynesia have been affected by Francization. Austronesians living in Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor, Micronesia, Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Western Samoa have also undergone Westernisation, although to a lesser degree.
The early Austronesian peoples considered the sea as their basic tenet of their life. From their diaspora to Southeast Asia and Oceania, they used ships to migrate to other islands. Boats of different sizes and shapes have been found in every Austronesian culture, from Madagascar to Polynesia, and have different names.
In Southeast Asia, head-hunting was particularly restricted to the highlands, while in Oceania, head-hunting was\s virtually widespread, both as a ritual method as a result of warfare and as a source of food. Cannibalism was also practiced in the southern fringes of Oceania, especially in New Guinea and Vanuatu, while it is very uncommon in Southeast Asia. Mummification is only found among the highland Austronesian Filipinos and in some Indonesian groups in Celebes and Sumatra.
History of Austronesian
The first Austronesian speakers are believed to have originated on the island of Taiwan following the migration of a group, or groups, of Pre-Austronesian speaking peoples from continental Asia approximately 10,000-6000 B.C. Due to a lengthy split from the Pre-Austronesian populations, the Proto-Austronesian language and cultures emerged on Taiwan (Blust,1988).
Beginning around 5000-2500 B.C., the large scale Austronesian expansion began. Population growth primarily fueled this expansion. A society that gives prestige and a higher status to the descendants of a community's founder added more incentive to settle new lands.
These first settlers landed in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Over the next thousand years up until 1500 B.C., their descendants started to spread south to the rest of the Philippine islands, Celebes (modern-day Sulawesi), northern Borneo, Moluccas (modern-day Maluku), and Java.
The settlers in Moluccas sailed eastward and began to spread to the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C. repectively. Those that spread westward reached Sumatra, the Malay peninsula and southern Vietnam by 500 B.C.
The oceanic Austronesians had discovered Remote Polynesia by 1000 B.C and settled its three extremities Hawaii by 400 A.D. New Zealand by 1300 A.D. and Easter Island by 300 A.D. In the Indian Ocean they reached Madagascar.
Trade with India and China flourished within the first millennia A.D., which allowed the creation of Indianized states. Muslim traders began arriving during the 10th century and brought with them Islam as well as the sultanates.
Europeans in search of spices later colonized most of Austronesia, starting from the 16th century, with British and Portuguese colonization of Malaysia, Portuguese and the Dutch colonization of Indonesia and East Timor, and the Spanish colonization and, later, the American governance of the Philippines. Meanwhile, the British, Germans, French, Americans, and Japanese began establishing spheres of influence within the Pacific Islands during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Japanese later invaded during World War II. The latter half of the 20th century initiated independence of modern day Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and many of the Pacific Island nations.
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines enjoyed a high rate of economic growth during the authoritarian rule of Suharto and Marcos that were later established years after the independence of Indonesia and the Philippines. Due to political and economic pressures from within and outside the countries at the time, stagnation resulted for a short period. Marcos' regime was toppled in 1986 and Suharto's rule ended in 1998 and the economies of the two countries are finally recovering but problems and challenges remain.
The Asian financial crisis in the mid-to-late 1990s largely devastated the economies of the Austronesian nations in Southeast Asia. Most economic indicators are back to pre-crisis levels as of 2006.
The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake hit Indonesia in 2004, killing 130,000 individuals there and producing a worldwide total of 230,000 casualties; it also displaced at least a million people.
Beginning around 5000-2500 B.C., the large scale Austronesian expansion began. Population growth primarily fueled this expansion. A society that gives prestige and a higher status to the descendants of a community's founder added more incentive to settle new lands.
These first settlers landed in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Over the next thousand years up until 1500 B.C., their descendants started to spread south to the rest of the Philippine islands, Celebes (modern-day Sulawesi), northern Borneo, Moluccas (modern-day Maluku), and Java.
The settlers in Moluccas sailed eastward and began to spread to the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C. repectively. Those that spread westward reached Sumatra, the Malay peninsula and southern Vietnam by 500 B.C.
The oceanic Austronesians had discovered Remote Polynesia by 1000 B.C and settled its three extremities Hawaii by 400 A.D. New Zealand by 1300 A.D. and Easter Island by 300 A.D. In the Indian Ocean they reached Madagascar.
Trade with India and China flourished within the first millennia A.D., which allowed the creation of Indianized states. Muslim traders began arriving during the 10th century and brought with them Islam as well as the sultanates.
Europeans in search of spices later colonized most of Austronesia, starting from the 16th century, with British and Portuguese colonization of Malaysia, Portuguese and the Dutch colonization of Indonesia and East Timor, and the Spanish colonization and, later, the American governance of the Philippines. Meanwhile, the British, Germans, French, Americans, and Japanese began establishing spheres of influence within the Pacific Islands during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Japanese later invaded during World War II. The latter half of the 20th century initiated independence of modern day Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and many of the Pacific Island nations.
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines enjoyed a high rate of economic growth during the authoritarian rule of Suharto and Marcos that were later established years after the independence of Indonesia and the Philippines. Due to political and economic pressures from within and outside the countries at the time, stagnation resulted for a short period. Marcos' regime was toppled in 1986 and Suharto's rule ended in 1998 and the economies of the two countries are finally recovering but problems and challenges remain.
The Asian financial crisis in the mid-to-late 1990s largely devastated the economies of the Austronesian nations in Southeast Asia. Most economic indicators are back to pre-crisis levels as of 2006.
The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake hit Indonesia in 2004, killing 130,000 individuals there and producing a worldwide total of 230,000 casualties; it also displaced at least a million people.
Austronesian (first native of zambales)
The Austronesian people or Austronesian-speaking people, are a population group present in Oceania and Southeast Asia who speak, or had ancestors who spoke, one of the Austronesian languages. They form a diverse group of peoples stretching 57% around the globe west-to-east, ranging 206° from 44°E in Madagascar to 110° W on Easter Island. The territories settled primarily by Austronesian peoples are known collectively as Austronesia.
Aeta (native of zambales)
The Aeta (pronounced as “eye-ta,”), Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of Luzon, the Philippines. They are considered to be Negritos, who are dark to very dark brown skinned and tend to have features such as a small stature, small frame, curly hair, small nose, and dark brown eyes. They are thought to be the first inhabitants of the Philippines, preceding the Austronesian migrations.
The Aeta were included in the group of people termed "Negrito" during Spanish colonial rule as Negritos. Various Aeta groups in northern Luzon are known as "Pugut" or "Pugot," a name designated by their Ilocano-speaking neighbors, and which is the colloquial term for those with darker complexions. In Ilocano, the word also means "goblin" or "forest spirit."
The Aeta were included in the group of people termed "Negrito" during Spanish colonial rule as Negritos. Various Aeta groups in northern Luzon are known as "Pugut" or "Pugot," a name designated by their Ilocano-speaking neighbors, and which is the colloquial term for those with darker complexions. In Ilocano, the word also means "goblin" or "forest spirit."
Sambal People
The Sambal (Spanish: zambales) are a Filipino ethnic group living primarily in the province of Zambales, the city of Olongapo, and the Pangasinense municipalities of Bolinao and Anda.
Traditions
The Sambal are the original Austronesian inhabitants of the province of Zambales and the city of Olongapo in the Philippines. They speak Tina, Bolinao, or Botolan, all of which are Sambalic languages. The Sambalic languages are most closely related to Kapampangan and to an archaic form of Tagalog still spoken in Tanay in the province of Rizal. This has been interpreted to mean that the Sambal originated from that area, later being displaced by migrating Tagalogs from Marinduque around 600 BC, pushing the original inhabitants northward to what is now the province of Zambales, in turn, displacing the Aetas.
The Spanish, in their first encouters with the Sambal, supposedly found them to be highly superstitious and who worshipped the spirits of their ancestors. To this day, most Sambal still believe in superstitions and mysteries.
Like the Moros, the culture and customs of the Sambal are different from that of neighboring groups. This is evident in their traditional dress, which consists of a single-shoulder short-sleeved shirt, paired with short trousers. Usually worn at the chest and shoulder areas of the shirt are badges that resemble multicolored crosses.The way they do their hair is also different. They shave off half of their head at the front, the remaining hair flowing from the top of the skull and hanging at the nape, and making their foreheads look wider.
The Sambal were known to be fierce warriors, notorious for their bloody raids on Christian settlements.They have been occasionally recruited by Indio commanders (indio was the term used for the Austronesian inhabitants of the Philippines) in campaigns against the Spanish, who then governed the islands. The Sambal were also once known to have captured and enslaved Diego Silang as a child, eventually being ransomed by a Recollect missionary in Zambales.
It was recorded as customary for the Sambal to execute those who have taken another person’s life, unless done by decapitation. Their manner of execution was to bore a hole at the top of the skull and then scrape out the brains.
Traditions
The Sambal are the original Austronesian inhabitants of the province of Zambales and the city of Olongapo in the Philippines. They speak Tina, Bolinao, or Botolan, all of which are Sambalic languages. The Sambalic languages are most closely related to Kapampangan and to an archaic form of Tagalog still spoken in Tanay in the province of Rizal. This has been interpreted to mean that the Sambal originated from that area, later being displaced by migrating Tagalogs from Marinduque around 600 BC, pushing the original inhabitants northward to what is now the province of Zambales, in turn, displacing the Aetas.
The Spanish, in their first encouters with the Sambal, supposedly found them to be highly superstitious and who worshipped the spirits of their ancestors. To this day, most Sambal still believe in superstitions and mysteries.
Like the Moros, the culture and customs of the Sambal are different from that of neighboring groups. This is evident in their traditional dress, which consists of a single-shoulder short-sleeved shirt, paired with short trousers. Usually worn at the chest and shoulder areas of the shirt are badges that resemble multicolored crosses.The way they do their hair is also different. They shave off half of their head at the front, the remaining hair flowing from the top of the skull and hanging at the nape, and making their foreheads look wider.
The Sambal were known to be fierce warriors, notorious for their bloody raids on Christian settlements.They have been occasionally recruited by Indio commanders (indio was the term used for the Austronesian inhabitants of the Philippines) in campaigns against the Spanish, who then governed the islands. The Sambal were also once known to have captured and enslaved Diego Silang as a child, eventually being ransomed by a Recollect missionary in Zambales.
It was recorded as customary for the Sambal to execute those who have taken another person’s life, unless done by decapitation. Their manner of execution was to bore a hole at the top of the skull and then scrape out the brains.
NAVCOMSTAPHIL
U.S. Naval Communications Station San Miguel (NAVCOMSTAPHIL), also, Naval Station San Miguel was a facility of the United States Navy located in San Antonio, Zambales, The Philippines. During the Vietnam War, all communications from Vietnam to the United States Mainland was routed first through here by an undersea cable from Nha Trang, and was then forwarded to [[Naval Link Station Mount Santa Rita then to the HF transmitter site at the Naval Communication Transmitting Facility, Capas in Tarlac.
Spanish Gate
Spanish Gate- construted to protect the arsenal built by the spaniards.located also in Olongapo City.
Botolan Wildlife Farm
Situated less than 20 minutes away from the capital Iba, Botolan Wildlife Farm is the place for the whole family to escape to. We welcome you to our paradise in Zambales, we will amaze you with our extensive range of exotic animals and beautiful plants.
You can relax, surrounded by beautiful gardens, while the children can let off steam, play and discover wildlife at their own pleasure. Come and discover the fun!
The zoological garden offers a rich pallet at observation and information possibilities for visitors. Our groups of animals, the main actors in their near nature arranged habitats, expect you !
Be surprised by the exciting behaviors of our animals and variety of the farm's surroundings ! We wish you and your family a joyful and interesting outing !
You can relax, surrounded by beautiful gardens, while the children can let off steam, play and discover wildlife at their own pleasure. Come and discover the fun!
The zoological garden offers a rich pallet at observation and information possibilities for visitors. Our groups of animals, the main actors in their near nature arranged habitats, expect you !
Be surprised by the exciting behaviors of our animals and variety of the farm's surroundings ! We wish you and your family a joyful and interesting outing !
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Zoobic Zafari-
The famous animal tourist spot known as" Zoobic Zafari "is located at Subic Bay ,Olongapo City.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Pres.Ramon Magsaysay ancestral house-
The popular "Man of the Masses" was the most famous citizen produced by Zambales Province. His deeds are commemorated by the Birth Marker in Iba and the Ancestral House in Castillejos Zambales.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Butterfly Garden-
As might be expected in a rainforest region, Zambales is home to a dazzling variety of insects including manyrare butterflies at Subic, a tourist spot known as the" Butterfly Garden" showcases an enclosed butterfly farming exhibit.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Mt.Pinatubo-
While some areas of the vast Mt.Pinatubo watershed are still biologically sterile, most regions have recovered since lahar flows stopped in 1997.Aquatic ecosystem including fish,vegetation, insects,algae,crustaceans, and the like have returned.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
White Rock Beach Ressort-
it is a 5.7 hectare property nestled along the beaches of subic bay,just 2 hrs. drive from Balintawak toll plaza.It is a leisurely drive passing through national highways,farmlands and scenic spots.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Mt. Tapulao-
Palauigians knew the existence of this gorgeous mountain and kept it to themselves. Its high peaks and climate can be compared with that of Baguio's. If developed this could be the nation's second summer capital. Serious hikers and mountaineers are regular visitors of this mountain.
Well Known Tourist Spots in Zambales
Potipot Island-
Located at Candelaria, it also boasts of clean beach front and natural caves good for spelunking.
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