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Article contributed by Ken Michael B. Escamillas Lahat ng Katoliko, Pilipino at Batangueño alam na tuwing gabi ng December 15 o madaling-araw ng December 16 ay simula na ng Simbang Gabi. Ibig sabihin lamang nito na malapit na ang pasko. Ang Simbang Gabi o “Midnight Mass” sa Ingles ang isa …

“Ang Batangas ay hindi lamang ang Calaca, Tuy, San Juan, Bauan, Tanauan, Lipa at lahat ng mga bayan sa ating lalawigan. Higit sa lahat, ang Batangas ay kayo, tayong mga Batangueñong kumikilos para sa lalo pang ikabubuti at ikagaganda ng ating lalawigan.” – Governor Vilma Santos-Recto Much has been said …

With the theme “ Sulong Mataasnakahoy , Halina’t damhin , Kaunlaran sa ika- 80 taon natin”, Mataasnakaho will celebrate its 80th Founding Anniversary starting on December 3, 2011 to January 3, 2012. The foundation committee organized different activities in celebrating this wonderful event. Here are the previous activities for the …

Another exciting year-end event will happen as MHS-LPCA Alumni Association holds Fun Run “A Run for Healthy & Peaceful New Year” this coming December 31, 2011. Walk or run at 5K or 3K courses along Mataas na Kahoy. The course is ideal for first time runners, ardent walkers or experienced …

Justin Salazar is indeed a Filipino pride. She is a rising Filipino talent in Italy. This young lady from San Jose, Batangas was recently awarded as PINOY PRIDE 2011 (GLOBAL FILIPINO). She has been awarded by Phil. Embassy Ambassador Virgilio Reyes Jr. and Consul Onorario Fabio Fanfani. Justin was awarded …

Article Contributor: Jen Magtibay of First Asia Institute of Technology When you talk about festival, you would instantly quip about banderitas. And in Calaca, where the Ala Eh! Festival 2011 happened, they spelled F-E-S-T-I-V-A-L with a different fiesta banner. If you are to experience creating banderitas, you know it will …

Photography and the enthusiasm to pursue a skill in this form of art have been evident in the recent decade. With the sprouting of digital SLR cameras – some eye-candy, some technical gods – capturing the finest details of could-have-been-forgotten moments is a rewarding experience for Batangueño photographers. This fact …

Since November 30, the whole team have been staying here in Calaca for the Ala Eh! Festival 2011 celebration. And part of the 430th Foundation Anniversary of the Province (from which the festival was anchored), is the Provincial Trade Fair. Syempre hindi kami magpapahuli! Just like last year when we …