“Batangas – Ang napakagandang bayan ng mga magigiting” The beautifull province of Batangas is located on the southwestern part of Luzon (Philippines). The province has a total land area of 316,581 hectares, of which 70 percent is devoted to agriculture – the main economic activity. This province has three major cities, Batangas City …
Read More »Parada ng mga Lechon, Balayan, Batangas
Visit the Balayan page for all information on Balayan. A lechon on a table during fiestas is already a big wow for the visitors. How much more of this: a whole parade about 100 of these mouth watering, roasted pigs! This is what we could witness every 24th of June at Balayan, Batangas. Local Balayan folks do this …
Read More »Batangas’ Best: Kapeng Barako (Batangas Coffee)
Let me share to you another Batangas’ best : Kapeng Barako or the Philippine/Batangas Coffee. Historians say that kapeng barako was brought in the Philippines centuries ago by the Spaniards while the country was part of Spain’s colony. They planted coffee trees on the highlands. And because of good combination of humidity, …
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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