Although it’s still quite cold in some parts of the province, we take that as an advantage for you will have another reason to spend summer here in Batangas. Instead of going to Baguio or Tagaytay for a cooler weather, be here instead. Whether you are a Batangueño or not, …
Read More »Why Jeepneys Became the Philippines’ “Hari ng Kalsada”
Tagged as “Hari ng Kalsada” (King of the Road) in the Philippines, jeepneys are the most prominent mode of transportation in the country. Our streets would not be as Pinoy as it is without this colorful and intricately-designed vehicle. Ikaw, gaano ka kadalas sumasakay ng jeep? O, nakasakay ka na …
Read More »Cold Summer in Batangas
For most people, summer is the best time of the year. Think about vacation, out-of-town trips, the beach! Summer is here. Or is it really? Okay, so it was reported weeks ago that we are to experience a rainy summer. But hey, did anybody say that there would still be …
Read More »Earth Hour 2011: 60 Minutes Against Climate Change
It only takes one hour to do your part in saving Mother Earth. Tomorrow, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30pm, everyone is asked to participate in the Earth Hour. By turning off the lights for one hour, we can do our personal pledge against the worldwide battle on climate change. …
Read More »Things We Miss from the ’90s (Music Artists, TV Shows, Fads)
Let’s bring back the ’90s! The music, the TV shows, the fashion, the fad, etc. Don’t you just miss them? There are sooo many things included in the pop culture of this decade. Let’s try recalling the most prominent ones here in the Philippines and abroad. ’90s MUSIC The decade …
Read More »A Note to the Batch 2011 Graduates
Graduation. Oh how long have you waited for this to come? After about 16 years of enduring the sometimes difficult but often exciting life of a student, here comes the moment when all those memories will go back to your head and probably jerk a tear from your eyes. You …
Read More »DOT, Confident with “Pilipinas, Tara Na!” Slogan
After the much slammed “Pilipinas, Kay Ganda” the Department of Tourism has come up with a new campaign slogan to promote Philippine tourism. Tantaraaaaaaan! “Pilipinas, Tara Na!” Now, what do you think? A lot of people had criticized DOT’s attempt to use “Pilipinas, Kay Ganda” due to “plagiarism” issues of …
Read More »What TV network most Batangueños are tuned in to?
Television viewing is now like an everyday debate on whether the menu for lunch should be the same for dinner or not (or even until the morning after). Are you a solid Kapamilya? A true-blue Kapuso? Or a happy Kapatid? Or a diversified viewer who touches the remote control button …
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