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Team Matalaw, a group of environmentally-concerned Batanguenos conducted a tree planting activity dubbed “Lusóng: Participate. Plant a Tree. Save a River”. The event brought together volunteer students and teachers from Batangas State University, youth community leaders, and other volunteers from across the province in the planting of 2,500 mangrove propagules …

Visit the Ibaan page for all information on Ibaan. We’ve featured a lot about the municipality of Ibaan but we know there are still a lot to share that perhaps we would only realize if the locals would let us know. Particularly those which are hidden, like the Himamawo spring. …

Valentine’s Day could either be the most anticipated or most ignored day on the calendar. If you’re cloud-nine-in-love, this day is something you could celebrate together with the rest of the world. But for people struck with bitterness and hate, it’s like an early Halloween. Just maybe. We Batangueños are …

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 …

Visit the Alitagtag page for all information on Alitagtag. One amazing spot to view the serene goodness of Taal Lake is from Alitagtag. We’re so used to marveling at Taal Lake and the baby volcano from Laurel or Mataasnakahoy but how many times have you viewed the lake from Alitagtag? …

Have you been to Brgy. Pagkilatan in Batangas City? To be exact, the site where the Monte Maria Shrine was supposed to rise. If you want a quiet time to reflect or relax, staying there for a while will give you the serenity you might just need. From the site, …

18,053 – Total elective posts 12 – Senatorial slots to be filled 233 – District Representatives 58 – Party-list Representatives 80 – Provincial Governors 80 – Provincial Vice-Governors 766 – Members, Sangguniang Panlalawigan 143 – City Mayors 143 – City Vice-Mayors 1,598 – Members, Sangguniang Panlungsod 1,491 – Municipal Mayors …

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 …