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Photography and the enthusiasm to pursue a skill in this form of art have been evident in the recent decade. With the sprouting of digital SLR cameras – some eye-candy, some technical gods – capturing the finest details of could-have-been-forgotten moments is a rewarding experience for Batangueño photographers. This fact …

Since November 30, the whole team have been staying here in Calaca for the Ala Eh! Festival 2011 celebration. And part of the 430th Foundation Anniversary of the Province (from which the festival was anchored), is the Provincial Trade Fair. Syempre hindi kami magpapahuli! Just like last year when we …

Nineteen years old, Mary Rose Pujanes of Sto. Tomas won the crown of Mutya ng Batangan 2011. She bested the other 25 candidates who vied for the title. Apart from the Mutya ng Batangan 2011 title, Mary Rose bagged some special awards such as Ms. Startoll and Ms. Moringa O2. …

The long wait is over because the Ala Eh! Festival is now officially on! Yes, you heard it right. The mother of all festivals of the province of Batangas was finally launched today, December 1, here in the home of Calacatchara Festival, Calaca, Batangas. It was a gigantic opening day …

This article was contributed by Jen C. Magtibay, a senior Mass Communication student from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities. I honestly believe that bonuses should be for the one who worked for it. But since Christmas Day’s coming, it’s hard to think of giving yourself an overdo and …

We could have had another long weekend vacay if Malacañang moved the Bonifacio Day holiday to the nearest Monday, which was yesterday, November 28. At least wherever Andres Bonifacio may be today, he would be glad he would be commemorated exactly on his birth date. Have you ever wondered why …

This article is contributed by Ken Michael Escamillas, a senior Mass Communication student from Batangas State University – Lipa Campus. I define San Juan, Batangas in three words: popular, luxurious and festive. Those we’re the words that people would be certain to say after they have toured this place. Not …

On January 1, Mataasnakahoy will celebrate its 80th Foundation Anniversary. Part of the celebration is the search for Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012 where 14 candidates from different barangays of the municipality will compete for the crown. Presenting to you are the candidates for Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012: Candidate No. 1 – HAZEL …