Art Show Philippines founder and ALAB 7 Guest Speaker Mr. Frederick Epistola stressed on the importance of the Arts’ role in culture and tourism. In his speech last April 25 at the Bauan Municipal Hall, Epistola mentioned that Batangas is home to “rockstar contemporary artists” noting that Ka Hermisanto, Yelcast, …
Read More »Batanguena Tops PNPA Class of 2024
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis, a local of Lian, Batangas, was proclaimed as the top graduate of PNPA Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 in its recent commencement exercises held last April 19 at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite. Cabasis topped a class composed of 223 …
Read More »Freshest Agri and Livestock Produce Available at Padre Garcia’s Pick & Go Farm
The “Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines”, the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas, has yet again added another highlight to their progressive list of Agri-eco tourism attractions. Located at Barangay Cawongan, the Pick & Go Farm features agriculture, floriculture, poultry and livestock produce straight from the local farmers and breeders …
Read More »Dining at Daling’s: A Dash of Secret Spice and Motherly Love
Nothing says “Kasarap nare!” like a hearty lomi dish prepared by Ms. Magdalena “Ka- Daling” Mercado of San Salvador, Lipa City. Especially if you are born and raised Batangueno who is enthralled by that delicate balance of homemade noodles (Miki), tasty toppings of meats, thick, savory egg-cassava broth, and some …
Read More »Barako Fest 2024: The Biggest and Grandest Festival in South Luzon
Coming off of last year’s well-received Barako Fest, Mentorque Productions is yet again set to top themselves and put together the Barako Fest’s 2024 installment which features more artists, more events ,and more attractions than ever. With an estimated 250, 000 guests, Mentorque will dish out a smorgasbord of activities …
Read More »Kapuso Power Couple Spends Valentine’s Day at Batangas Lakelands
Kapuso primetime King and Queen and real-life couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera were spotted spending Valentine’s Day at Batangas Lakelands in Balete, Batangas. Together with their children, Sixto and Zia, the Dantes family delighted in some of the leisure park’s attractions, such as the go-kart, zipline, and kalesa ride. …
Read More »Project KaLIKHAsan Immerses Local Artists in Plein Air Session at Mt. Gulugod Baboy
45 Batangueno artists participated in the KaLIKHAsan Project at Mt. Gulugod Baboy on February 24. Artists from Arte Bauan, Arte Likha, Kunst Filipino, and Arte Pulang Bato from BTIHS took part in a Plein Air session highlighting the serene landscapes of Mt. Gulugod Baboy at Mabini, Batangas. This activity served …
Read More »Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation
Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation The existence of decades-old jeepneys still treading the Philippine highways has been receiving mixed responses from lawmakers and the riding public. On the one hand is a group that favors the good ‘ol jeepney’s preservation: the wacky paint jobs, the …
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