Batangas City

“These days, women should be given the same opportunities and rights like men. We need to support women as they perform their significant roles in the society.” These were the words of the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Batangas City, Hon. Vilma Dimacuha when she discussed the …

Amid the controversies of pre-need companies being bankrupt, the Social Security System (SSS) expressed assurance to its pensioners and members of its financial stability and that they have enough funds to last until 2030. This is according to Corazon Balagbis, SSS Batangas City manager, in her recent interview with Barangay …

The Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) commended Batangas City for its cleanliness in the organization’s recently concluded 3rd quarterly meeting, August 20-22. ATOP’s president, Roselyn Merlin remarked that a city’s cleanliness is one key for the growth of its tourism industry. The officers praised the cleanliness of …

Tropical Disease Foundation Inc (TDFI), a non government organization, in cooperation with Batangas City Health Office conducted a seminar workshop on HIV and AIDS Prevention Policy Development, held Aug. 20 at Batangas City. The seminar focused on creating and implementing program on HIV AIDS prevention and treatment. According to TDFI, …

With the aim to promote awareness on the importance of caring for the environment and its natural resources, faculty and student of Saint Bridget College (SBC) conducted a tree planting activity at old Tingga dumpsite, Aug. 15. Two Hundred fifty (250) students from grades one to six participated in the …

Batangas City grabbed most recognitions from the Bureau of Fire Protection’s 18th anniversary celebration held at the Quezon City Sports Club, Aug. 11. BFP awarded nine plaques of recognition to Batangas City for 2008 including its citation of  Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha and ABC President Vilma Abaya Dimauha’s unending support for BFP Batangas City for the latter’s fast and …

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 …