Zambales is once again gearing up for the vibrant Dinamulag Festival, celebrating the provinceโs prized carabao mangoโhailed as one of the sweetest in the world.
Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. announced that this yearโs festival, set for May 21โ24, will feature an even bigger lineup of agro-cultural showcases, product exhibits, and sports competitionsโall aimed at promoting the provinceโs booming mango industry.
โBeyond the festivities, the Dinamulag Festival is about strengthening our efforts to improve the production and marketing of our dinamulag mango to sustain the industry,โ Ebdane said.
The governor also highlighted the success of the provinceโs โฑ50-million Green Mango Valley Project, launched last year to expand mango production, boost yield, and strengthen the value chain. “There is more reason to celebrate today, as our collective efforts are bearing fruit,” he added.
The 2025 Dinamulag Festival officially kicked off with an off-site program on April 26 at SM City Olongapo Central, featuring mango product exhibits, fun challenges, street-dancing presentations, and auditions for the Zamba-Tuklas Talento talent search for Cluster 1 (Castillejos, Subic, and Olongapo City).
According to Zambales tourism manager Tel Mora, the off-site kickoff was designed to expand the festivalโs reach and build momentum toward the main events.
The Zamba-Tuklas Talento auditions continue on May 16 at the San Felipe Public Mall (Cluster 2: San Marcelino, San Antonio, San Narciso, San Felipe, and Cabangan) and on May 17 at Balin Sambali Hotel, Iba (Cluster 3: Botolan, Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, Candelaria, and Sta. Cruz).
Festival Highlights:
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- Dinamulag Fun Run (6:00 a.m., Zambales Sports Complex)
- Thanksgiving Mass (Saint Augustine Cathedral)
- Drum and Lyre Competition (Botolan Peopleโs Plaza)
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- Mango Congress (Botolan Peopleโs Plaza)
- Kadiwa ng Pangulo Likha at Disenyo Exhibits
- “Pinaka Manggahan” Contest
- Zambalubong Souvenir Contest
- Flavors of Zambales Culinary Competitions
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- Gov. Jun Ebdane 4×4 Off-Road Challenge and Motocross (7:00 a.m., Barangay Dirita, Iba)
- Capacity-Building Program for Stakeholders (8:00 a.m., Balin Sambali)
- Zambales-Tuklas Talento Grand Finals (8:00 p.m., Botolan Peopleโs Plaza)
- Mango Congress Open House (Batungbacal Farms, Palauig) featuring mango picking, farm demos, and exhibits
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- Dinamulag Mountain Bike Challenge (5:00 a.m., Zambales Sports Complex)
- Championship rounds for 4×4 Off-Road and Motocross Challenges
- Flavors of Zambales Cooking Challenge (9:00 a.m., Micro Asia College Campus, Iba)
The festival culminates with the spectacular Zamba-Liwanag Float Parade on the evening of May 24. Floats will depart from Iba Airport at 8:00 p.m., parade through the capital town, and conclude at the Zambales Sports Complex.
With its expanded program, the 2025 Dinamulag Festival promises not just a celebration of the iconic mango, but also a showcase of Zambalesโ growing dynamism and pride.
