There’s one fact that I guess not all of us have realized just yet – Batangas is one romantic destination. Beaches here and there. What else could be more nakakakilig than spending quiet mornings by the beach or watching the sun sets on the horizon with the one who’s very …
Read More »Captured: One Dramatic Afternoon in Balete
Balete is among the municipalities in Batangas where the most captivating sunset photos are taken. But there are times the sun is out of sight and that’s epic fail for making an otherwise surefire bewitching subject. So what if the sun is absent in the scene? A shot in Balete …
Read More »Cute, Funny, Affordable Romantic Valentine Gift for Your Love
Valentine’s Day is three days away from now. For some, it’ll be just an ordinary day. But for those who are in love or are wooing someone, this is the perfect time to express and impress. Good luck on your wallets! It seems like everyone’s getting flowers and chocolates. But …
Read More »Cry Me a River: Where in San Juan is this?
A college friend updated his collection of interesting photography subjects on Facebook. The other day, he posted the photo below on his timeline. I got curious when I saw the tagged place – San Juan, Batangas. But before my curiosity strikes in, I was first impressed by how he nurtured …
Read More »Holy Week Climb? Try Mt. Gulugod Baboy
Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Mabini lies 525 meters above sea level. The peak will give you stunning views of the Maricaban Strait, Sombrero Island, Batangas Bay, Mt. Daguldul, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Batulao, Mindoro at the distant, and even the ridges of Tagaytay. This is one of the frequented outdoor destinations …
Read More »Kick Start Your Day with the Goodness of Kapeng Barako
For so many years, Batangas (Lipa City in particular) has been dubbed as the home of kapeng barako. Have you seen that TV commercial of the coffee brand which introduced a kapeng barako blend? Pampagising sa nakakaantok na umaga? Isang tasa ng kapeng barako lang at magigising na ang diwa …
Read More »Prom Night = Gastos (Tipid Tips for Parents)
Aside from February being the Valentine month, this is also the time when junior and senior high school students are prepping up for the much awaited/much dreaded event, the Junior-Senior Prom. If I am to ask you of your memorable prom night experience, will you be responding with something funny, …
Read More »Team Matalaw Volunteers Spearhead Calumpang River Mangrove Planting
Team Matalaw, a group of environmentally-concerned Batanguenos conducted a tree planting activity dubbed “Lusóng: Participate. Plant a Tree. Save a River”. The event brought together volunteer students and teachers from Batangas State University, youth community leaders, and other volunteers from across the province in the planting of 2,500 mangrove propagules …
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