The “Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines”, the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas, has yet again added another highlight to their progressive list of Agri-eco tourism attractions. Located at Barangay Cawongan, the Pick & Go Farm features agriculture, floriculture, poultry and livestock produce straight from the local farmers and breeders …
Read More »Dining at Daling’s: A Dash of Secret Spice and Motherly Love
Nothing says “Kasarap nare!” like a hearty lomi dish prepared by Ms. Magdalena “Ka- Daling” Mercado of San Salvador, Lipa City. Especially if you are born and raised Batangueno who is enthralled by that delicate balance of homemade noodles (Miki), tasty toppings of meats, thick, savory egg-cassava broth, and some …
Read More »Barako Fest 2024: The Biggest and Grandest Festival in South Luzon
Coming off of last year’s well-received Barako Fest, Mentorque Productions is yet again set to top themselves and put together the Barako Fest’s 2024 installment which features more artists, more events ,and more attractions than ever. With an estimated 250, 000 guests, Mentorque will dish out a smorgasbord of activities …
Read More »Kapuso Power Couple Spends Valentine’s Day at Batangas Lakelands
Kapuso primetime King and Queen and real-life couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera were spotted spending Valentine’s Day at Batangas Lakelands in Balete, Batangas. Together with their children, Sixto and Zia, the Dantes family delighted in some of the leisure park’s attractions, such as the go-kart, zipline, and kalesa ride. …
Read More »Project KaLIKHAsan Immerses Local Artists in Plein Air Session at Mt. Gulugod Baboy
45 Batangueno artists participated in the KaLIKHAsan Project at Mt. Gulugod Baboy on February 24. Artists from Arte Bauan, Arte Likha, Kunst Filipino, and Arte Pulang Bato from BTIHS took part in a Plein Air session highlighting the serene landscapes of Mt. Gulugod Baboy at Mabini, Batangas. This activity served …
Read More »Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation
Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation The existence of decades-old jeepneys still treading the Philippine highways has been receiving mixed responses from lawmakers and the riding public. On the one hand is a group that favors the good ‘ol jeepney’s preservation: the wacky paint jobs, the …
Read More »2024 DSPC Unleashes Journalistic Prowess of Young Lipeno Scribes
The 2024 Lipa City Division School’s Press Conference (DSPC) opening program held at Senator Claro M. Recto Memorial Elementary School yesterday, February 7, inspired Lipeno campus journalists to cross their linguistic swords with their adversaries in both the public and private schools in the city. Around 1,000 student scribes competed …
Read More »10-Day Festival Highlights Life of San Sebastian, Lipeno Culture, and People
The 2024 Lipa City Fiesta that centered on celebrating the noble life of her patron saint, San Sebastian, also held activities that highlighted the Lipeno culture, traditions, and people. Lipa City Mayor Eric B. Africa and Lipa City Fiesta Committee Chairman Engr. Raul Montealto made sure that the ten-day event …
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