Photo from: Humanflowerproject.com This month of May, Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo and Tapusan in various towns and baranggays here in our province will be celebrated. But for sure, though we participate and celebrate these three major events in May, the terms, “santacruzan, Flores de Mayo and Tapusan” confuse some people …
Read More »Underwater Shots and Video at Anilao, Mabini, Batangas ; One of the Greatest Scuba Diving Sites in the Philippines
If you find landscapes truly amazing, then you might as well be awed by the world we have under – under the sea. Here in Batangas, we have one of the most popular diving spots located at Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. According to reviews from expert divers, the diving conditions in …
Read More »Panalangin ng Batangueno (Batangueno’s Prayer)
Batanguenos are prayerful people. In fact, after holy mass on Sundays, priests would always end the celebration with Panalangin ng Batangueno. Here is the copy of the said prayer: Panalangin ng Batangueno Ama naming Mapagmahal tinawag po Ninyo kami kay Jesu-Kristo upang maging mga sambayanan ng mga taong may kaganapan …
Read More »Be Healed at Padre Pio’s National Shrine at San Pedro, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Visit the Sto. Tomas, Batangas page for all information on Sto. Tomas. “I have often raised my hand in the silence of the night and in my solitary cell, blessing you all and presenting you to Jesus and to our father, St. Francis of Assisi.” – St. Pio of Pietrelcina …
Read More »March 19 – Saint Joseph Feast Day. Happy Fiesta sa mga taga San Jose
March 19 is the principal Feast Day of St. Joseph spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here in Batangas, the town of San Jose is also celebrating its town Fiesta as it is the Feast day of its Patron Saint. Maligaya ant Mapayapang Pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan sa Bayan ng San …
Read More »How to Cope With Stress This Summer
Most people say that summer is the best time to unwind and take all the stressors away. But too much work plus activities and outings can also add up to our stresses and problems too. Us Batanguenos are adventurous and fun-loving people and for sure this coming summer, our vacations will be …
Read More »Women’s Day Celebration (8 March 2009)
Each year on 8 March, hundreds of International Women’s Day events occur all around the world. They events range from small random informal gatherings to large-scale highly organized events. All celebrate women’s advancement and highlight the need for continued vigilance and action. International Women’s Day may be a day of …
Read More »Holy Week/ Mahal na Araw Celebration in Batangas and in the Philippines (True Christians at Heart) and Summer Spree in the Land of Batanguenos
What is Holy Week or Mahal na Araw? Why do most of the Filipinos spend much time and money as well as effort in celebrating this said season? How do you find people who are crucufying themselves and doing stuffs just to imitate the sacrifices and penitence of Christ during …
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