Through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and PhilRice’s Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), rice farmers nationwide are given planting and farming materials during the planting seasons of May (wet season) and December (dry season). As part of CaLaBaRZon’s rice cluster, farmers from Laurel, Batangas are provided organic and inorganic fertilizers, …
Read More »San Juaneos Combine Art and Produce through Coffee Painting Workshop and Contest
On May 13, the Local Government Unit of San Juan and the San Juan Arts and Culture Council partnered up to carryout the on-the-spot coffee painting contest at the San Juan Municipal Gymnasium. This endeavor furthers the youth’s knowledge of the province’s and San Juan’s close history with the Kapeng …
Read More »San Juan Celebrates Town Fiesta, Gears Up For Star Magic’s Hot Summer ’24
The municipality of San Juan Batangas is currently celebrating the feast of its patron saint— San Juan Nepomuceno. “Viva San Juan Nepomuceno 2024” is a month-long celebration of San Juan, the patron saint of confessors. As early as May 7, the Parokya ni San Juan Nepomuceno has been offering novenas …
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 »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 …
Read More »Vespa Clubs Tour Taal Lake, Celebrate LIMA Park Hotel’s 15th Anniversary
The Taal Lake Loop has been a popular route for motorcyclists. With scenic landscapes, asphalt roads, and posh accommodations, riders are certainly in for a fun and memorable experience. Three of the groups that shared camaraderie and unity within this route are the Vespa Clubs from Lipa, Batangas, and Calamba. …
Read More »El Pasubat Festival 2023 at 450th Founding Anniversary ng Taal Batangas matagumpay na nailunsad.
Matagumpay ang tatlong araw na selebrasyon ng ika-450 na taon ng pagkakatatag ng Bayan ng Taal Batangas at El Pasubat Festival 2023! Ang El Pasubat ay ang taunang festival sa Bayan ng Taal na syang paraan nila ng pagpapasalamat sa mga biyayang natatamasa ng Bayan ng Taal. Ang EL PASUBAT …
Read More »Significant Signs of Life: Research Teams Conclude Positive Development on Taal Volcano Island
It can be said that Taal Volcano Island is now in rehabilitation mode as signs of life begin to emerge and naturally adapt to a new environment more than three years after its infamous phreatomagmatic eruption. For a more comprehensive exploration and discussion, two teams were assembled by the FAITH …
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