This story was sent by Disayrey Sayat, a former Mutya ng Batangan title holder and a young woman who conquers a foreign land and is now missing home. We know a lot of our followers could relate to what Disay have shared. This is her story from Abu Dhabi with …
Read More »WOWBatangas Photo Contribution: Basilica of St. Martin de Tours
This photo was submitted by Marc Jeffrey Marcellana as an entry for the Ala Eh! Festival 2012 Photo Contest. Although the photo did not make it to the Top 30 Finalists, Marc shared how proud he is of this shot. So it deserves to be viewed by everyone! The photo …
Read More »WOWBatangas Video Contribution: Marian Orchard
This is the first contributed video for the week, sent by Jeff Lirio of De La Salle Lipa. This documentary features Marian Orchard, a religious destination in Brgy. Malabanan, Balete, Batangas. Catholics from around the province and beyond flock to Marian Orchard during Holy Week and it has been one …
Read More »Is the Balisong Industry losing its luster?
Balisong is among the things that Batangas is famous for. But in the video below, you’d see quite a sad truth about the industry that seemed to be losing its luster — like a newly sharpened Batangas blade. These are a few words from the video contributor, Ray Leyesa of …
Read More »A Young Lasallian is US Environmental Scholar
This is an article contribution from Lance Boyd, the coordinator of this endeavor in Hawaii. Meet Dia, the young Batangueña who will be sent to the US for this environmental leadership program. A group of 20 students from Burma, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand will visit the Island of Hawaii …
Read More »Hari ng Kalsada: Ang Pinoy Jeepney
Article contributed by Pael Balbaboco of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities Sa libro ni Bob Ong na Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino?, nabanggit niya na ang jeep nating mga Pilipino ang isa sa mga natitira nating tunay na simbolismo. Sabi pa niya, kapag sumakay ka …
Read More »Trip to San Juan, Batangas: The Home of Fine Beaches and the Lambayok Festival
This article is contributed by Ken Michael Escamillas, a senior Mass Communication student from Batangas State University – Lipa Campus. I define San Juan, Batangas in three words: popular, luxurious and festive. Those we’re the words that people would be certain to say after they have toured this place. Not …
Read More »Loud Music vs. Loud Lyrics (the Need of Parental Advisory)
They say men like songs more because of its beat or melody or whatever characterizes the music. Women like songs if after digesting the lyrics they find the lines so good as if they were written for them. Music vs. lyrics. Loud music makes your grandma’s eardrum crack. Loud lyrics… …
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