Tag Archives: Batangas City

Background Conceived and brought to reality by a farsighted and enterprising educator, Maj Ricardo B Bonilla,the Golden Gate Coll is the first higher institution of learning est. in the then Batangas town.With the help of his ever sacrificing wife,Dr. Marcela R Bonilla,and Prof Fausto F Catoy,the 1st collegiate class was …

Stonyhurst-Southville International School (SSIS) has pursued these approaches since its founding: quality programs that empower as much as educate the early learner, a highly qualified team of nurturing, loving teachers, contemporary educational technology, an active support and resource network, and a small pupil-teacher ratio. A profile may be drawn of …

There are more than a thousand and one things that we Batanguenos can be proud of, one of which is the Verde Island passage which is declared as the center of the center of Marine Shorefish biodiversity. This passage which is considered to be one of the most busiest sea …

We are all aware of the present economic status of the country; the people are running out of breath with the continuous price hike of petroleum products, the canned goods, the staple food and even the abundant vegetables and fruits. Despite the government’s effort, still the sufferings of Batangueños persist. …

  Long before the Spaniards came, large centers of population already thrived in Batangas. Native settlements lined the “Pansipit river”, a major water way. Mr. Robert C. Fox, an American archeologist, revealed that based on archeological findings particularly in Calatagan Peninsula, the province has been trading with the Chinese since …

There are so many ways on how couples and lovers celebrate heart’s day. Valentine is celebrated by the customof sending greeting cards or gifts or flowers to express affection. The cards, known as valentines, are often designed with hearts to symbolize love. Every February, across the country, gifts are exchanged between …

Mga Batang Kasambahay, Balik na sa paaralan! After years of “Batang Kasambahay, Balik Eskwela Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan” campaign, headed by Msgr. Boy Oriondo, 110 kasambahay or what most people call “yaya” are now back to school. May 2003 when the said campaign was launched. As mentioned, Msgr. Boy Oriondo …

“Batangas – Ang napakagandang bayan ng mga magigiting” The beautifull province of Batangas is located on the southwestern part of Luzon (Philippines). The province has a total land area of 316,581 hectares, of which 70 percent is devoted to agriculture – the main economic activity. This province has three major cities, Batangas City …