Admit it or not, there was a point when you turned green with envy because of us featuring sumptuous dishes from the restaurants we’ve visited. Pardon us, but we’re bringing back the yummiest food destinations in Batangas! Ready for a throwback of the restaurants we’ve featured here before? Drool! Some …
Read More »The Etymologies of the Names of Batangas Towns and Cities [Part 1]
Yesterday, we posted on our Facebook page how Lipa City got its name. Then people started thanking us for the tidbit of knowledge and sharing “ah kaya pala” comments on the thread. Then followed questions on the etymologies of Calaca and Lian. So, to help answer these questions, we thought …
Read More »Nautical Bliss: Newest Nail & Body Spa, First Fish Spa in Batangas
The relaxing ambiance of the ocean yields perfect happiness. We found a place where you can experience such joy without actually hitting the beach. Nautical Bliss Nail and Body Spa is the newest pampering destination in Lipa City, Batangas. What’s unique about this place? Think of all the spa services …
Read More »Sylpauljoyce Celebrates Father’s Day; Welcomes New School Year with Promos
June signals the start of the rainy season here in the Philippines and that’s something we all have to be prepared for. But in Sylpauljoyce, even the wet season could mean something really good because it will be raining discounts and promos this month! Sylpauljoyce welcomes the new academic year …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Gotong Batangas
What sets gotong Batangas apart from the other version Filipinos know is that goto in this province has no rice. Other than envisioning it as a congee, gotong Batangas is a soup with beef tripes and innards. Gotong Batangas was said to have originated in Lipa City. Hence, the rising …
Read More »The Big Benefits of Bignay
Bignay or Antidesma bunius is considered wild cherry by many while in some places they call it a tropical cranberry. However you may call it, the benefits of bignay are just the same. I know some of you can share some backyard stories about bignay. Can you still remember how …
Read More »DFA Consular Office in Robinsons Place Lipa is Now Open!
The eighth mall-based consular office of the Department of Foreign Affairs was inaugurated at Robinsons Place Lipa yesterday, September 27. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael E. Seguis led the inauguration of the facility along with Foreign Affairs Senior Special Assistant Rowena Sanchez, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Raul S. Hernandez, Foreign Affairs Executive …
Read More »The Rise of DFA Consular Office in Shopping Malls
Shop and dine while you wait for your passport to be released. Now how convenient can that be? Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) just inaugurated its consular office at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. This is the DFA-NCR East. Consular offices at Pacific Mall in Cebu, Marquee Mall in Angeles …
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