Batanguenos, there’s no need to worry about NFA rice. The National Food Authority (NFA) did not only assure the sufficient supply of rice but the quality of NFA rice as well. This is in contrary to other people’s belief that NFA rice is of low quality. According to Danny Pastrana, …
Read More »Janine Hernandez, Batangas’ Most Coveted Fashion Designer
He was just a young boy who sewed the stalls of fashion boutiques in the public market with his youthful steps and observant eyes. He was just a dreamer who weaved his dreams on the pages of his school notebooks with naïve sketches. He dreamed big and worked hard. And …
Read More »Discovering Another Hideaway: Villa Trono, Mabini, Batangas
When you are looking for a place to unwind even just for a day, Batangas will surely meet your expectations. Batangas is loaded with beach resorts, recreation spots, ecological farms, relaxing spas, and diving spots. I’ve read a blog written by Aileen Siroy about her trip to Villa Trono in …
Read More »SM City Lipa Mall Events, November 2009
Friends, here’s the calendar of events of SM City Lipa for November 2009. See you there! Nov. 7 and 8 Karatedo 5th Invitational Karatedo Championship Tournament Nov. 14 Chris Cayzer Album Tour Nov. 21 Drum and Lyre Competition Nov. 22 Masquerade Pride Parade Nov. 28 Pet Grooming Nov. 29 Kenyo …
Read More »Kumintang Bridge, Now Under Construction
You probably heard about Kumintang Bridge(Calumpang River, Batangas) that collapsed last Oct. 31 during the height of Bagyong Santi onslaught. Aside from the disheartening father and son’s death caused by the said tragedy, the destruction of the so called “bridge of promise” is now causing traffic related problems among city …
Read More »Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas Achieves Autonomous Status from CHED
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas (LPU Batangas) now embraces its autonomous status. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted its highest recognition to LPU Batangas by virtue of Resolution RO13-2009 dated Oct. 6, 2009. LPU Batangas is ISO 9001:2008 certified by Det Norske Veritas and its Liberal Arts and …
Read More »St. James Church, Ibaan Batangas
The church of Ibaan was first built at Matala but fire destroyed the convent in 1801. Constituted as a town 1804, Ibaan had its first church in 1817. In 1832, it was under Rev. Manuel Grijalbo, O.S.A. Afterwards Bishop of Nueva Caceres constructed by Rev. Manuel Diaz Gonzales, O.S.A. In …
Read More »Ginoo at Binibining Lipa 2009 Pictures
We just came home from attending two big events in the same day. The first one was UP Batangan’s Karibok ang Tuktok 2009 at St. Bridget School in Batangas City where De La Salle Lipa emerged as the overall champion, and the second one was Ginoo at Binibining Lipa 2009, …
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