Climbing a mountain allows a person to reap multiple benefits in probably all aspects one’s being: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Our team went on a not-really-well-planned expedition to Mt. Maculot – Rockies in Cuenca. We only had a day hike last April 4 (the recent Holy Wednesday) but for …
Read More »Kristel Guelos is the crowned Binibining Tanauan 2012
The pageant night of Binibining Tanauan 2012 was one of the highlights for the 11th cityhood anniversary of Tanaun City which was held last week. And on the night of March 10th, 2012, the city hailed a new beauty queen — Kristel Guelos. There were 29 candidates who joined this …
Read More »JETSET Foundation, RC Lipa Spearhead Academic Competitions for Lipeño Students
Yesterday, January 26th, Alva and I were invited to judge in the academic competitions organized by JETSET Foundation (Jetbest Multi-Lines Corporation’s foundation which handles its socio-civic affairs) and Rotary Club Lipa. The event was dubbed as “New Year, Better Life with JETSET and RC Lipa Academic Competition” with the theme, …
Read More »Pageant for a Cause, Lipa City Eco-Gay 2012
“Imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same. My idea of a perfect world is one in which we appreciate each other’s differences; one in which we are all equal but definitely not the same.” – Barbara Streisand Lipa City Fiesta will not be complete without …
Read More »Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012 Pageant Night Crowns Honey Vanessa Ramirez of Brgy.IV
She may not have the most number of special awards but she outwit the other 13 candidates and bagged the title. Honey Vanessa Ramirez of Brgy. IV is the newly crowned Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012. Over-all, it was a good competition. All the girls were at their loveliest last night which …
Read More »Ala Eh! Festival 2011 and the Spirit that Stirred the Batangueño Community
“Ang Batangas ay hindi lamang ang Calaca, Tuy, San Juan, Bauan, Tanauan, Lipa at lahat ng mga bayan sa ating lalawigan. Higit sa lahat, ang Batangas ay kayo, tayong mga Batangueñong kumikilos para sa lalo pang ikabubuti at ikagaganda ng ating lalawigan.” – Governor Vilma Santos-Recto Much has been said …
Read More »Miss Sto. Tomas, Mary Rose Pujanes, Wins Mutya ng Batangan 2011
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. …
Read More »It’s the Grand Opening of Ala Eh! Festival 2011 in Calaca!
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 …
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