Churches

It has been said many times over that Lipa City is considered the “Rome of the Philippines” because of the numerous churches and religious attractions the city cradles. Two of Lipa’s most notable churches are the subjects of these photos contributed to us. Today’s contributor, Alexis G. Paulino, hails from …

When someone speaks of Batangas, a rush of conversation on its beach resorts will normally run for a quite a few minutes. What else can people, especially tourists, expect from our province? Many. And we’ve got a dose of things to do in Batangas. 1. Resort-hopping. Batangas, aside from kapeng …

Visit Lipa City page for all information on Lipa. Many accounts of the iconic history and amusing development of Lipa City had been detailed throughout the years. Yet, not too many people knew about these a hundred percent. Everytime I read about other people’s work, I try to imagine the …

It was indeed a once in a lifetime union of religious brothers and sisters, headed by the leaders of the Archdiocese of Lipa. This is the centennial year of the Archdiocese, celebrated with the theme: “Renewing a People Toward Transformation like the Holy Family and Consecration to the Holy Trinity.” …

Holy Week is a season of sacrifices and repentance. For some, it is their time to have that well-deserved rest from workloads and other stressful endeavors. Holy Week, Mahal na Araw, or Semana Santa, however you want to call it, is still a much celebrated season for Filipino Catholics. Palm …

It’s only a few days before the start of the Holy Week. There are a number or religious attractions here in Batangas where you could spend some time in observing the Lenten Season. Visita Iglesia is one of the yearly Holy Week activities we do with our families and friends. …

Batanguenos are truly religious in nature. This was once more proven in the Sto. Niño fluvial procession which was part of Batangas City’s fiesta celebration, Jan. 7. Devotees from different places in Batangas came with their Sto. Niños to join the procession which started at Basilica Church then went to …

Christmas is just around the corner. We must prepare. “Prepare the way of the Lord,” as the gospel admonishes us. This is the best way to have a meaningful Christmas. Materialism and consumerism are misleading us to thinking that the celebration of Jesus’ birth is all about buying and giving …