

The province of Zambales is prepared for the opening of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional (APR) Scout Jamboree, which will be held at Camp Kainomayan in Barangay San Juan, Botolan, beginning 15 December 2025.
Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. said thousands of scouting delegates from various countries in the Asia-Pacific Region are expected to participate in the jamboree, calling it the biggest international scouting event in the country.
Ebdane assured that the Provincial Government has already conducted thorough safety and security inspections to ensure the safety of the international delegates inside the campsite area.
The provincial government also confirmed that the infrastructure at Camp Kainomayan is up to international standards for the event.
The inspection was conducted through close coordination with various agencies, including the Police Regional Office 3, the Provincial Engineering Office, and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.