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The Rizal avenue access road going to Batangas port – Bolbok is soon to be named Corazon Aquino Avenue. This is the local government’s way of expressing gratitude to the late former president for her magnificent contribution on giving back the democracy to the Filipino nation. According to Councilor Marvey …

Puntong Ala Eh!, the longest-running news and public affairs program in Batangas, is now on its 12th year of  bringing the latest news and issues in the local community. This program airs through the Batangas Community Channel BCTV 73 (then STV 6) with the help of the Public Information Office. Puntong Al Eh! launched its pilot episode on Aug.12, 1996 …

A very undesirable reality that comes with development is an increase in traffic accidents related to increased motorization and infrastructure. Every year, worldwide, at least 1 million people get killed on roads, and 70% of these are from those countries that the World Bank classifies as low- or middle-income (Lamm …

Batangas City — Councilor Boy Dimacuha passed the Ordinance for the Creation of Batangas City Council Against Human Trafficking, Aug. 10. “Kailangang mapangalagaan ang seguridad sa Batangas Port at mga coastal barangays sa Batangas City upang huwag maging transit point ang lungsod ng human trafficking.” According to Coun. Dimacuha, there …

According to Commission on Election, (Comelec) those who want to register must be: -At least 18 years of age on or before election day. -Has resided in the Philippines for at least one year and in the place wherein he proposes to vote, for at least six months immediately preceding …

Batangas City – As of July 31, 168,000 voters of Batangas City have already registered for 2010 elections. With 110,000 remaining unregistered voters, it is indeed a great challenge for the city Comelec to have all the “18-above” registered before the Oct. 31 deadline. Atty. Percival Mendoza, Batangas City Comelec …

Almighty God, most merciful Father You alone know the time You alone know the hour You alone know the moment When I shall breathe my last. So, remind me each day, most loving Father To be the best that I can be. To be humble, to be kind, To be …

The national icon of democracy and ex-president of the Philippine Republic, Corazon “Cory” Aquino died of cardio respiratory arrest. At the age of 76, Mrs. Aquino died at around 3:18 am, Aug. 1 at Makati Medical Center. Here is the statement made at around 5:00 am by Senator NoyNoy Aquino, …