Text: Steph Dote Photos: Prince Hinayon, Leomark Aday, Steph Dote One of the many events that Batanguenos looked forward to in the Ala Eh! Festival 2013 was the Voices, Songs and Rhythms: Timpalak Awitan sa Kapitolyo (VSR) wherein locals showcase their talent in singing. The contest has been ongoing on …
Read More »Prelude to Mutya ng Batangas 2013: Looking Back at the Past Mutyas
In a country where beauty pageant is considered like a Manny Pacquiao boxing match, there is such a strong wave of fanaticism in ladies contending for a beauty queen title. Winning a beauty pageant comes with fame in all forms, a bragging right, an extended title before your name instead …
Read More »Conclusion of Ala Eh! Festival 2012 Reveals New Champions
When Batangueños gather together, the best things emanate. It was the 431st Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Batangas and this was how the Ala Eh! Festival 2012 concluded in Tanauan City. Saturday, December 8th, the final day of the Ala Eh! Festival started early for all the participating municipalities …
Read More »Darlene May Reyes of San Pascual Wins Mutya ng Batangas 2012
When the loveliest Batangueñas gather together in one remarkable event, it could only be one night we call the Mutya ng Batangas 2012 pageant. On December 5, 2012, another lady was crowned Mutya ng Batangas – the one who stood out among all the contenders; the one who has got …
Read More »Batangueño Campus Journalists in the Division Schools Press Conference 2012
It was a nostalgic experience covering the awarding ceremony of Division School Press Conference (DSPC) 2012 which started on October 8 and concluded today, October 10, at Mataasnakahoy Central School. DSPC is the third level of campus journalism competition preceded by Area and District press conferences, where student-journalists from public …
Read More »Results of the 1st Lipa Academy Fencing Trophee
The country’s top young fencers gathered in the 1st Lipa Academy Fencing Trophee held at Malarayat Golf and Country Club, August 18 and 19, 2012. The competition drew hundreds of participants and spectators from various parts of the country. The Home of the Filipino Coffee, Café de Lipa and the …
Read More »Ala Eh! Festival 2011 and the Spirit that Stirred the Batangueño Community
“Ang Batangas ay hindi lamang ang Calaca, Tuy, San Juan, Bauan, Tanauan, Lipa at lahat ng mga bayan sa ating lalawigan. Higit sa lahat, ang Batangas ay kayo, tayong mga Batangueñong kumikilos para sa lalo pang ikabubuti at ikagaganda ng ating lalawigan.” – Governor Vilma Santos-Recto Much has been said …
Read More »Results of 2011 Sinukmani Festival Street & Court Dance Competition
The Laurel Gym in Rosario, Batangas was transformed into a festive court yesterday (June 9, 2011) in the Sinukmani Festival Street & Court Dance Competition. From the soft and romantic melodies played by the Rosario West Central School Rondalla Group to the festive vibe injected by the invited drum beaters, …
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