Palauig, Zambales

Palauig, Zambales

Palauig is a third class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 30,747 people in 5,945 households.

The municipality of Palauig is the nearest landmass to the Philippine-claimed EEZ Panatag Shoal, or Scarborough Shoal, and by virtue of proximity, the latter is a designated part of the municipality.

At present, Palauig is headed by Honorable Mayor Generoso F. Amog, with the Municipal Council called Sangguniang Bayan with 8 members, particularly 7 regular Councilors and the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Elenita Reyes- del Fierro.

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