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The Isla Verde Adventure

Batangas is commonly known as “Industrial Port City of CALABARZON and still being known as one of the cities in the Philippine setting with the rapid improvement in its economy. Another thing, Batangas is classified as the Regional Growth Center and assumed as the city having the high potential and …

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Missing Pakaskas (Palm Sugar Candy)

After lunch, it’s either we crave for something sweet or grab a mamiso. I got myself that triangular mazapan from the store across the street when I remember another sweet tooth delight. Codename: pakaskas. 😀 Pakaskas, for those who would mistaken this as ice shaving, is a snack/sweet treat made …

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MV Baleno 9 Sinks Off Batangas Waters

This Christmas holiday, another sea tragedy hit the Philippines. This time, an inter-island ferry carrying 80 people sank off Batangas waters near Isla Verde. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in its 3:30 p.m. bulletin on the incident, said 6 casualties have been recorded after MV Baleno 9 sank in waters …

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List of Missing Persons in MV Baleno 9 Tragedy

According to reports from Mindoro Post, Forty-six persons remained missing since MV Baleno sank off Isla Verde, but only 32 have been identified. They are as follows: Missing persons listed in the passenger manifest 1. Emily P. De Guzman (F) 2. Ronalie Panagsaga (F) 3. Analie Panagsaga (F) 4. Angelica …

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BC Comelec beefs up info campaign

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 …

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