It is a 3rd 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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