Abstract: The study aims to determine the awareness on the manifestations of climate change and the adaptation capability needs of the residents of Zambales to lessen the impact of climate change. The study was conducted in the different municipalities of Iba, Botolan and Palauig in the province of Zambales, Philippines. A total of 300 residents were included as respondents of the study. The respondents are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and extreme weather events in the province. The importance of the climate change awareness as the foundation of any climate change mitigation and adaptation capability building is included in this study. The findings show that the respondents are moderately aware in the manifestations of climate change. Considering Zambales, as the exit of tropical typhoons, the home of Mt. Pinatubo volcano, the La Nina and El Nino phenomenon playground, and the most sought victim of flooding brought about by mining activities within the province, the level of awareness of the residents as reflected in this study is very unusual. The manifestations of the climate change are very common in the province, however, the awareness of the residents is still low. The study believes that this issue must be addressed effectively to prepare the at-risk and vulnerable residents from the impact of climate change. Adaptation serves as the shield of the households from climate change. The adaptation practices include local and indigenous practices of the residents to survive the impact of the climate change. Particularly, the respondents moderately needed the short-term, medium and long-term, integrated adaptation and basic capability enhancement, and information consolidation. The climate change awareness of the respondents differs according to their profile. The adaptation capability needs of the respondents do not differ accordingly.