Nineteen years old, Mary Rose Pujanes of Sto. Tomas won the crown of Mutya ng Batangan 2011. She bested the other 25 candidates who vied for the title. Apart from the Mutya ng Batangan 2011 title, Mary Rose bagged some special awards such as Ms. Startoll and Ms. Moringa O2. …
Read More »It’s the Grand Opening of Ala Eh! Festival 2011 in Calaca!
The long wait is over because the Ala Eh! Festival is now officially on! Yes, you heard it right. The mother of all festivals of the province of Batangas was finally launched today, December 1, here in the home of Calacatchara Festival, Calaca, Batangas. It was a gigantic opening day …
Read More »The 13th Month Pay (And How You Should Spend It)
This article was contributed by Jen C. Magtibay, a senior Mass Communication student from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities. I honestly believe that bonuses should be for the one who worked for it. But since Christmas Day’s coming, it’s hard to think of giving yourself an overdo and …
Read More »November 30 is Bonifacio Day, a Non-Working Mid-Week Holiday
We could have had another long weekend vacay if Malacañang moved the Bonifacio Day holiday to the nearest Monday, which was yesterday, November 28. At least wherever Andres Bonifacio may be today, he would be glad he would be commemorated exactly on his birth date. Have you ever wondered why …
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 »Meet the 14 Candidates of the Search for Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012
On January 1, Mataasnakahoy will celebrate its 80th Foundation Anniversary. Part of the celebration is the search for Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012 where 14 candidates from different barangays of the municipality will compete for the crown. Presenting to you are the candidates for Miss Mataasnakahoy 2012: Candidate No. 1 – HAZEL …
Read More »Power of Two: Lola Aurelia’s Love for Lolo Luis and the Facebook Support that Reunites the Couple
Thanks to the power of social media and the still existing compassion for the elders. I know this may be a little bit too late but I still want to write about it and how it inspired thousands of people. The story of Lola Aurelia Matias and how she was …
Read More »DLSL to hold 2nd Regional Marketing & Public Relations Congress
The success of DLSL’s first marketing event has opened the door to another marketing congress. The upcoming 2nd Regional and Public Relations Congress is themed as “Innovative Marketing PR: Capturing the market of the 21st Century.” This will be held on December 10, 2011 at the DLSL Sentrum 8 a.m. to …
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