Ebdane was proclaimed the winner in Zambales at 11:15 today. This after the canvassing board completed its work at around 10 am after re-convening at 8 am earlier. The canvassing board declared a recess last night, at approximately 10 pm, with full notice – and the consent – of the parties. The recess was for the purpose of awaiting the arrival of precinct results from throughout the district.
The tally: Ebdane: 62,867; Deloso: 56,945; Diaz: 17,291; Pangan: 3,784; Mendoza: 1,512
With 200,813 registered voters, these results represent a 70% voter turn out.