“Our tandem is final. Mark will be my vice-governor. We want to be given another chance to serve Batangas,” Santos-Recto told reporters, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto stressed that she will seek re-election along with vice-governor Jose Antonio “Mark” Leviste II in the coming 2010 local elections, stopping …
Read More »Lapus Orders School Officials to Follow DepEd Order 74 S.2008
Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus advised school officials and teachers to avoid donations and contributions for Christmas party. Lapus stressed the DepEd guideline, “no collection policy in public schools”. He said that this shall be voluntary and not compulsary for celebrations should not be a burden to parents and …
Read More »Ninoy Aquino Day, August 21, 2009 is a special non-working holiday
August 21, 2009, Friday, is a special non-working holiday in commemoration of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.’s death anniversary, declared as Ninoy Aquino Day (Republic Act No. 9256). Ninoy was assasinated on Aug. 21, 1983 at the tarmac of then Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquino International Airport)when he returned …
Read More »Jobs, On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Part-Time Work in Batangas and Lipa
Click here for the updated WOWBatangas Job Openings. Go to this website to get the latest posting on Batangas Jobs. ATTENTION FRESH GRADUATES! Here in WOWBatangas, we would be posting relevant job openings that will take your career to the next level. We’re currently in dialogue with companies in Lipa, …
Read More »STAR Tollway Toll Fee Increase : Pabor Ka Ga?
Today, January 1, 2009, the STAR Tollway Corporation (along with Coastal Road management) has increased the toll rates to about 18-25%. The STAR Tollway (Southern Tagalog Arterial Road) is the alternative way most Batanguenos use coming from and going to Manila. The main stops of STAR, also known locally as CALABARZON, are Lipa …
Read More »Win a Nokia N-Series Cellphone from WOWBatangas.com!
As part of www.WOWBatangas.com‘s launching as the ultimate online community for Batanguenos, we are giving away a Nokia cellphone for free! Here are the requirements: You must be a born Batangueno or lived in Batangas for at least 1 year. You have a Friendster account. That’s all, really. Now here …
Read More »Cathedral de San Sebastian, Lipa City
Not much has changed with the Cathedral de San Sebastian in Lipa since I was a kid, that’s if you consider the two year old yellow paint irrelevant. What I meant was that the church still has that same goosebump-effect on me when I visit it once every month(usually a Sunday), …
Read More »WOWBatangas is now Online!
Yes, after months of planning, the newest website for Batangueno’s is already up! Here in WOWBatangas.com, we make sure that you get updated with news from all around the province. Our features include popular tourist spots, resorts and beaches here in Batangas, as well personalities, fiestas, and historical landmarks. We also …
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