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 »Batangas for Every Summer Trip (Destinations You Should Visit)
We realized, through our B.E.S.T. (Batangas for Every Summer Trip) Photo Contest in April, that Batangueños are really fond of going on trips, either with the family or the gang. It’s like not having enough of the best destinations in Batangas that every summer, we keep on coming back to …
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 »Nasugbu and Anilao, among the 30 Must-Visit Cities and Towns List of a Popular Blogsite for Women
When creating to-go-to lists, Batangas should not be missed out. Of course, we have world-class destinations here that local and foreign tourists are visiting every now and then. Batangueño hospitality is another reason why non-natives are fond of staying in our province. Oh, don’t forget the food! Batangas cuisine is …
Read More »Nasugbu folks finish Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Program
Farmers from Brgy. Wawa in Nasugbu, together with other farer folks from Cavite just completed Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan-Farmers Training program, a livelihood training program initiated by SM Foundation. The participants included farmers from the barangays of Bulihan, Calayo, Papaya, Looc, Putat and Kaylaway. As usual Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan graduation events …
Read More »Club Punta Fuego, Nasugbu to host Sailing Tilt
On February 19-22, Tali Beach and Club Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas will host the Philippine National Hobie Championship. Organized by the Philippine Hobie Challenge Foundation (PHCF), the National Championships will gather the multi-awarded sailors from Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Korea, and the Philippines. Meanwhile, a Hobie …
Read More »Nasugbu Folks Save Wounded Whale
Last December 10, Thursday, residents of a coastal village in Nasugbu, Batangas saved a wounded 29-foot whale early morning -WWF. WWF officials said in an email to the Philippines News Agency that the whale was found in a weakened condition by a fisherman on a beach in the Batangas Bay …
Read More »WFF and SM Land to Rehabilitate Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu Batangas
SM Land, local governments through Nasugbu municipality and civil society through the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines joined forces to protect the natural coastline resources in Batangas and to ensure all stakeholders can build a greener environment in the province. Considering that Nasugbu has been subjected to environmental …
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