The most beautiful gift
By Daphne Osena Paez (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_Ose%C3%B1a-Paez)

I meant to share this with you last month, but so much happened. My family was in town and we were constantly on the go... making memories. These photos are from that beach trip we took early this year. This beach is in Batangas; the same one we go to every year. Now we're back to regular city life. My folks are still here. But we are all back in work-mode now.

This morning I was feeling a bit down. Don't we all get that way (inexplicably) sometimes? I think mine is due to the recent sad events in the news. I get really affected by death and tragedy. When Michael Jackson died, I was really depressed. Last year we lost a friend and someone I once knew. My world was shattered. This week, the events at the Senate and the death of Gen Angelo Reyes just got me totally disturbed. And that's all I can say about that.

So I spent the morning going through my pictures and found these. Our simple life. Beautiful moments with family. And the purest form of pleasure ... nature. The video in the end brought me back to my happy place - this beach. So I want to share it with you. I hope it makes you smile.

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Nothing beats sunsets in the Philippines. Even from the Skyway in Paranaque, sunsets are fiery and intense. This one in Lian is so serene.

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I love the patterns of the sand. This is me and my sisters - Hanni and Pauline (Tips)

The kids discovered a crab trying to bury itself under the sand. Beside it was a dried up crab shell.

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Here's the crab. It kept us fascinated for 10 minutes.

My kids always look forward to playing with the local kids. We've been coming here for 5 years now. We always bring toys and school supplies for them. In exchange, we play their games. I remember playing this way with local kids in Cavite beach. Back in my childhood our beach was Cavite and Matabungkay, hehe.


What could be better than a perfect sand ball?

After every visit, the local kids give my kids presents. Last year they gave gumamela flowers. This time they made a mini "ecosystem"! A little aquarium.

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Gift from the local kids
Look closely, you'll see two fish, a snail, live shells, seaweeds and that black thing with arms is actually a starfish! It's so beautiful. I was so amazed!!!

Sophia was really touched by the gesture but she knew that she couldn't take it home. "If I bring it home, they will all die."

It was hard for Soph and Lily to explain to the kids the reason why they couldn't accept the gift. They didn't want to break their hearts. They knew that the kids worked hard and put a lot of thought into making the mini aquarium. So I had to do the explaining. Meanwhile Soph and Lily showered them with more "thank yous" and left their beach toys with them.


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These kids always make my heart melt.

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There is an abundance of starfish in Lian Batangas. We loved playing with them. But we never took them out of the water. That's a lesson our kids have to learn early so they could be guardians of the environment too.

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Starfish footprints ... so beautiful!

I hope you're able to view them. I found it so therapeutic watching the little guys do this. We called it "starfish yoga." I hope we didn't annoy the little guys too much...

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About the author
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Daphne Osena Paez is a TV host, producer, and businesswoman from Manila. She is widely regarded as a fashion and beauty icon for her production and hosting of television programs Urban Zone, Proudly Filipina, and F. She is a Special Advocate for Children for UNICEF and a brand ambassador for Olay. She also has her own line of jewelry and home furnishings.

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Boy scout mula sa lunsod, tumanggap ng pagkilala

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 18 (PIA) -- Isang estudyante ng Batangas National High School ang nahirang bilang nangunguna sa Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines sa Region IV ngayong taong ito.

Siya ay si ESA Earl Justine Anain na napili ng regional BSP sa Los Banos, Laguna para sa nasabing search dahilan sa kanyang mga naging accomplishments sa bayan, komunidad, at paaralan at sa kanyang husay sa pakikipagtalastasan.

Dahil dito, siya ay tumanggap ng Gawad Pagkilala mula sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas noong August 15, 2011.

Ayon kay Mayor Vilma A. Dimacuha, saludo siya sa mga batang iskawt na may angking talino at katangian ng isang magaling na lider. Maging inspirasyon sana ito aniya sa mga kabataang may matayog na pangarap. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49683&y=2011&mo=08)

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2,000 public school teachers, tumanggap ng cash allowance

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 18 (PIA) -- Mahigit na 2,000 mga guro mula sa pampublikong paaralan sa lungsod ng Batangas ang tumanggap ng cash allowance galing sa pamahalaang lokal. Ito ay bahagi ng cost of living allowance na ang pondo ay galing sa Special Education Fund (SEF).

Kada taon, nakakatanggap ang mga guro ng public elementary at high school ng P6,000 na cash allowance subalit hinati ito sa dalawang bahagi kung kayat nakakakuha lamang sila ng P3,000 tuwing kalahating buwan.

Matatandaan na ang proyektong ito ay sa pamamagitan ng dating butihing alkalde na si Eduardo Dimacuha na hanggang ngayon ay ipinag papatuloy ng kanyang butihing asawa na si Mayor Vilma A. Dimacuha.

Ayon kay Mayeth Macatangay, teacher ng Batangas South Elementary School, malaking tulong sa kanila ang nasabing allowance, aniya, ito ay isa sa mga biyayang natatanggap nila galing sa lungsod bukod sa mga project na tinatanggap ng kanilang paaralan.

Nagpasalamat naman ang mga guro kay Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha sa cash allowance na kanilang natatanggap. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=49689)

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Crime rate sa lunsod, bumaba

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 18 (PIA) -- Bumaba ng mahigit sa 65 porsyento ang crime rate sa Batangas City mula Enero hanggang Hulyo ngayong taon kumpara sa katulad na panahon noong 2010.

Sinabi ni Batangas City Police Supt. George Dadulo na mula 702 crimes na napatala mula noong Enero-Hulyo 2010, ito ay bumaba sa 240 ng kagayang panahon ngayong 2011.

Ayon kay Dadulo, ang dahilan sa pagbabang ito ay dahil na rin sa magandang ugnayan ng kapulisan at ng komunidad partikular ang mga opisyales ng barangay at ang pagpapatupad ng mga preventive measures kagaya ng 24 hour-police visibility sa pamamagitan ng foot at mobile patrol at paglalagay ng mga checkpoints.

May 557 index crimes ang napatala sa unang pitong buwan ng taong ito kung saan sa crimes against property, 43 ang kaso ng theft, 41 ang robbery at 23 ang carnapping. Sa crimes against persons, ang nangunguna ay physical injury na may 43 kaso kasunod ang murder na may 17 kaso. Mayroon namang 69 non-index crimes na napatala.

Ayon pa rin sa hepe, ang crime solution efficiency kung saan nahuli at nasampahan ng kaso ang suspek ay 47.50 porsyento habang ang crime clearance efficiency ay 56.25 porsyento.

Pinaka marami ang nakawan, robbery, carnapping , murder, at physical injury sa poblacion sa crime mapping ng pulis.

Pinakamaring nakawan, robbery, at carnapping ang nagaganap sa mga araw ng Huwebes, Biyernes, at Sabado mula alas 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. habang ang carnapping naman ay nagaganap mula alas 9:00 p.m. - hanggang 12:00 a.m. Malimit naman ang murder, homicide, at physical injury sa Linggo, Lunes, at Martes mula 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 ng tanghali.

Malimit ang rape sa araw ng Miyerkules mula 12:00 ng tanghali haggang 3:00 p.m. (Angela J. Banuelos, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=49678)

Batangas "Life & Nature"
Filmed and edited by Robert Mayuga

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Batangas "Life & Nature"
Filmed & Edited by: Robert Mayuga
Location: Batangas, Philippines
Date: 8-15-2011

Song: "This is Home" by "Switchfoot" (is a copyrighted property of its owner/'s)

NICE :applause::applause::applause:

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Ngayong Araw na ito ay ating ipinagdiriwang ang ika - 133 kaarawan ni Pangulong Manuel L. Quezon, ang Ama ng Wikang Pambansa.

Siya ang kinilala bilang ikalawang pangulo ng Pilipinas, kasunod ni Emilio Aguinaldo (na ang administrasyon ay hindi kinilala ng ibang bansa sa mga panahong iyon at hindi kinilala bilang unang pangulo sa mga kapisanang internasyunal).

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ay ang paggunita ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.

Maraming paligsahan tuwing sasapit ang buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. Ito'y mga patimpalak sa pagtula, pag-awit, at pagsusulat ng sanaysay sa wikang Filipino. Karaniwang nagkakaisa ang buong bansa sa okasyong ito. Binibigyang-diin ang pagmamahal sa ating wika. Pinahahalagahan at pinayayaman pa natin ito. Nakikiisa ang mga Pilipino sa paggamit ng Filipino sa pagpupulong, sa pagsulat, at sa talakayan.

Source: www.nhi.gov.ph (http://www.nhi.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=582&Itemid=1)

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NCAA-South Season 13 Opening with New Member (University of Batangas)

The National Collegiate Association (NCAA) South will be opening its 13th season this August 19, 2011 at San Beda College Alabang in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila.

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This year, the NCAA-South, an offshoot of the NCAA-Manila, has the theme “Nation building through Sports”. San Beda College Alabang (SBCA), a leading Benedictine educational institution in South Metro Manila, will be hosting the competitions and events. Dom Clement Ma. H. Roque, OSB, SBCA’s Rector-President, heads the steering committee for the event. The NCAA-South brings together ten of the most prominent schools south of Metro Manila for a year of competition in various sports such as basketball, volleyball, chess, football, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, and swimming.

The league has drawn 10 schools for its 13th season—San Beda College Alabang, First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH)-Tanauan, Batangas, Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba, De La Salle Lipa, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, Philippine Christian University- Dasmariñas, San Pablo Colleges-San Pablo, University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna, Don Bosco Technical College-Mandaluyong, and University of Batangas (UB).

Muntinlupa City Mayor Aldrin San Pedro is one of the featured guests in the NCAA South Opening.

Source: www.sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph (http://www.sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph/bede/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=224&Itemid=229)

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Mga inang nagpapasuso ng sanggol, nakiisa sa ‘breastfeeding awareness month’

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 19 (PIA) ---Humigit-kumulang sa 200 ina ang sabay-sabay na nagpasuso ng kanilang mga sanggol sa SM City Batangas Agosto 11 bilang pakikiisa sa Breastfeeding Awareness Month ngayong Agosto.

Ang nasabing gawain ay proyekto ng nasabing mall sa pakikipagtulungan sa City Health Office (CHO) bilang bahagi ng kanilang adbokasiya na mapalawak ang ‘breast feeding’ sa mga ina na isang patunay ang pagkakaroon ng maayos at komportableng breastfeeding station sa loob ng mall.

Sa programang isinagawa sa Cart Aisle ng mall na may temang “Breastfeeding is Welcome in SM Supermalls,” sinabi ni Assitant Mall Manager Gemina Buenaflor na sinusuportahan nila ang pagpapasusuo ng ina sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagugnayan sa mga ina upang ipamulat sa kanila ang maraming benepisyo ng pagpapasuso.

Dumalo rin sa nasabing programa si City Nutritionist Luciana Manalo, ang mga barangay nutrition scholars (BNS), barangay health workers (BHW) at mga narses at midwife ng CHO.

Nagsalita bilang resource person sa breastfeeding si Dr. Richelle Macalindong, chief president ng Pediatric Department ng Batangas Regional Hospital.

Ayon kay Macalindong, lahat ng ina ay pwedeng magpa-suso maliban na lamang kung may sakit sa pag-iisip, drug-addict, may HIV, goiter at cancer.

Itinuro naman ni Cora Landicho, midwife sa CHO ang ‘baby massage techniques.’ Ayon kay Landicho, ang pagmasahe sa sanggol ay maaaring gawin pagkatapos paliguan ito sa umaga at bago matulog sa gabi kung saan dapat gawin sa kuwarto na hindi mahangin at nasa kundisyon ang bata.

Nagkaroon din ng raffle draw ang mga ina kung saan ang mga winners ay nakakuha ng mga Avon products.

Samantala, pinasalamatan naman ni Manalo ang mga barangay chairmen ng Pinamucan Ibaba, Gulod Itaas/Labac, Balagtas, Ambulong, Tabangao Aplaya, Cuta, Calicanto, Paloocan West, San Isidro, Dumuclay, Kumintang Ibaba, Barangay. 24, Alangilan, San Pedro at Libjo sa suporta nila sa programang ito. (Dimpy Lontoc – Matienzo, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=49874)

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32 iskolar, nagtapos sa proyektong SKIL ng Shell

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 19 (PIA) ---May 32 iskolar sa Batangas City ang nagtapos ng structural welding at food and beverage servicing sa ilalim ng Sanayan sa Kakayahang Industriyal (SKIL) na proyekto ng Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. at ng Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc.

Layunin ng SKIL na sinimulan pa noong 1983 na mabigyan ng kaalaman ang mga out-of- school youth na magagamit nila upang magkaroon ng hanapbuhay. Ang SKIL ngayong taon ay naisakatuparan sa pakikipagtulungan sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc, LPU Batangas at Jollibee Foods Corporation.

Ang pagtatapos ay ginanap kamakailan sa Freedom Hall, SHL Building ng Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) -Batangas kung saan ang mga iskolar ay mula sa mga karatig-barangay ng Shell Refinery kagaya ng Tabangao, Ambulong, Libjo, San Isidro at Malitam o TALIM.

Ang 22 nagsipagtapos sa structural welding ay nagsanay sa loob ng 45 araw mula noong Abril hanggang Hunyo sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc habang ang 10 naman ay nag-aral ng food and beverage servicing sa loob ng isang taon sa LPU Batangas sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng College of International Tourism and hospitality Management (CIHTM) at nagsanay bilang mga crew sa Jollibee SM City Batangas Branch.

Tampok din sa naturang okasyon ang pagpirmma ng memorandum of agreement (MOA) sa pagitan ng PSFI at PSPC na kinatawan nina Jose Alberto Javier, Program Development Manager, PSFI; Edgardo Veron Cruz, Executive Director, PSFI; Ma Divina de leon, Communications Manager, Shell Companies, Batangas para sa pagpapatuloy ng nasabing proyekto.

Naggawad din ng medalya para sa mga nagsipagtapos na nagkamit ng Leadership award, Academic Excellence award at sa napiling Outstanding Skilled scholar.

Isa si Idol Imperial sa mga nagsanay sa structural welding na taos-pusong nagpasalamat sa pagkakataong naibigay sa kanila sapagkat bukod sa libre na, nagkaroon pa siya aniya ng dagdag na kaalaman na magagamit nya sa kanyang pagta-trabaho na malaking tulong upang maitaguyod ang kanilang pamilya.

Pasasalamat din ang ipinaabot nina Dr Esmenia Javier, Executive VP for Academic and Research ng LPU at Agnes Barbara Lorenzo ng Keppel Phils. Marine Inc. sa PSPC at PSFI sa pagkakapili sa kanila bilang partner at pagbibigay sa kanila ng pagkakataon na makatulong sa mga kabataan at sa komunidad.

Binigyang diin naman ni Cruz na ang pagtatapos ng mga iskolar ay simula lamang ng bagong yugto na tatahakin nila sa kanilang buhay habang hinikayat naman ni De Leon ang mga nagsipagtapos na higit na paunlarin ng mga ito ang kanilang kaalaman at kasanayan tulad ng mga nagdaaang SKIL scholars na matagumpay ng mga overseas Filipino workers ngayon. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=49876)

GROUND BREAKING NG BAGONG GUSALI NG CENRO-CALACA
Thursday, 18 August 2011

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Sa isang simpleng seremonya, idinaos ang ground breaking ng itatayong bagong gusali ng CENRO-Calaca sa tabi ng bagong bahay-pamahalaan noong ika-8 ng Agosto 2011. Pinangunahan ni Mayor Nas Ona kasama si Forester Federico Ocampo na siyang Regional Technical Director for Forestry ng DENR-CALABARZON Region ang ribbon cutting at ground breaking na sinaksihan naman ng mga miyembro ng sangguniang bayan sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Larry Atienza at mga kawani ng CENRO Calaca at municipal employees.

Ang gusali ay itatayo sa 200 metro kwadradong lote na ipinagkaloob ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Calaca na pinamumunuan ni Mayor Nas Ona at ng kanyang Bise Alkalde Larry Atienza at may laang 5 milyong pondo mula sa Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Natural na Likas Yaman.

Sa isinagawang aktibidad ipinahayag ng punumbayan na ang kanyang tanging hiling sa mga kawani ng CENRO ay panatilihing malinis at marangal ang lugar na ito. Ito rin ang kanyang tagubilin sa PNP Calaca na kasalukuyan ding ginagawa ang bagong gusali sa tabi ng munisipyo.

Isang pasasalamat naman ang ipinaabot ni Dir. Federico Ocampo ganun din ni G. Eriberto Saños, CENRO officer sa bayang ito dahil sa kabutihang loob ng Bayan ng Calaca bunga ng pagkakaroon ng kanilang ahensya ng permanenteng tanggapan na magseserbisyo sa 13 bayan sa kanluraning bahagi ng Lalawigan ng Batangas.

Inaasahan na ang gusaling nabanggit ay sisimulan at matatapos sa loob ng anim na buwan.

Source: www.calaca.gov.ph (http://www.calaca.gov.ph/information-mainmenu-82/news-mainmenu-78/455-ground-breaking-ng-bagong-gusali-ng-cenro-calaca.html)

Batangas is now exporting sugar to Japan and South Korea
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Roxas Holdings to ship 28,000 MT sugar to South Korea, Japan

08/17/2011 | 05:06 PM
Manila-listed Roxas Holdings Inc. on Wednesday bared plans to export 28,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to South Korea and Japan in the coming weeks through its unit, Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc.

Noting that the crop year ended in June, Roxas Holdings chairperson Pedro Roxas said production was much higher than anticipated. “We see this as an opportunity to tap other export markets like Japan and Korea," Roxas said.

Central Azucarera Don Pedro plans to ship three cargo loads to Japan. It recently delivered a shipload to Korea through the Batangas International Port.

It expects to make its next shipment by the end of the month.

The move, Roxas said, is a response to the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s efforts towards converting domestic or class B sugar into world or class D sugar to ease excess supply in the domestic market.

“The surplus in sugar production came on the heels of the US announcement that it will not purchase more than its annual sugar export quota from the Philippines," he said.

The Philippines has a 224,549-metric ton raw value (MTRV) allocation under the United States tariff rate quota scheme in crop year 2010-2011.

“Since we cater primarily to the local industrial market, this will be the first time in five years that we are back in the export market outside the US," Roxas explained.

For crop year 2010-2011, Central Azucarera Don Pedro produced around 145,000 MT, company data show. — PE/VS, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/229693/business/roxas-holdings-to-ship-28000-mt-sugar-to-south-korea-japan)

Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc.
Nasugbu, Batangas

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RHI owns and operates the largest milling operations and is the second largest refiner of sugar in the Philippines, producing 19.4% of the raw sugar and 21% of the refined sugar in the country in 2009. Together, the complementary locations of the sugar mills enable RHI to serve customers throughout the Philippines. exchange

Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI), located in Batangas, provides the refined sugar requirements of traders and industrial customers such as multinational food and beverage and pharmaceutical companies in Luzon.

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KONTRA BOGA
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Sa larawan, ipinapakita ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director Rosauro Acio kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto at Vice Gov. Mark Leviste ang mga iba't-ibang klase ng armas na nakumpiska ng kanilang tanggapan kaugnay sa pagpapaigting ng kampanyang Kontra Boga. Ang mga nakumpiskang ilegal na armas ay iprinisinta ni PD Acio sa idinaos na pagpupulong kamakailan ng Peace and Order Council (POC) ng lalawigan. (Photo & caption: Bhaby Mamerta P. De Castro, PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&region=regcal)

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HK firm eyes transport project under PPP in San Juan Batangas
Philippines Business Report, August 2011 Issue

Hong Kong firm Hopewell Holdings Ltd. is planning to participate in the government’s public-private partnership (PPP) program by investing in a transport linkage between Luzon and the Visayas.

Board of Investments (BOI) Executive Director Felicitas A. Reyes said Hopewell is eyeing a toll road and roll-on, roll-off (RORO) terminal in order to connect the islands.

Hopewell has expressed interest to invest in toll roads and putting up ferry service for cargo trucks and buses to further connect Luzon – with San Juan, Batangas as starting point — to the central business hubs of the Visayas.

Source: www.dti.gov.ph (http://www.dti.gov.ph/uploads/DownloadableForms/PBRAugust%20issue.pdf)

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AG&P seeks perks for new Batangas plant
Philippines Business Report, August 2011 Issue


Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila Inc. (AG&P), a global service provider to the world’s preeminent oil and gas, mining, infrastructure and power companies, is seeking incentives from the Board of Investments (BOI) for its
new pipeline facility in Batangas Port Area.

AG&P would like to expand its operations at the Batangas Port Area and has identified 100 has. of land owned by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) as a potential project site.

The firm already has operations in Bauan, Batangas. The yard is specially designed to generate all the heavy engineering and steel fabrication Activities of AG&P including the construction of offshore structures such as
platform jackets, process modules, living quarters and associated
components, onshore modularized structures, and other heavy customized steel structures.

The heavy fabrication yard is capable of producing about 60,000 tons of fabricated steel per annum involving heavy structural steel building frames, offshore structures, onshore modular structures, systems engineered structures, piping and plateworks, and marine structures.

Source: www.dti.gov.ph (http://www.dti.gov.ph/uploads/DownloadableForms/PBRAugust%20issue.pdf)

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Ayala, Phinma to build P12-B power plant
Philippines Business Report, August 2011 Issue


Ayala Corporation (AC) and the Phinma Group teamed up to build a P12-B 135-megawatt (MW) powerplant in Calaca, Batangas in anticipation of the strong electricity demand in Luzon.

The construction of the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) thermal power plant, which uses fuels like biomass or coals to generate energy at a lower sulfur emission, will start by September as a joint-venture of the AC Energy holdings Inc. and the Phinma-led Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp.

AC President and Chief Operating Officer Fernando Zobel de Ayala said the project “is simultaneous to our efforts to contribute in the development of alternative energy sources.”

Source: www.dti.gov.ph (http://www.dti.gov.ph/uploads/DownloadableForms/PBRAugust%20issue.pdf)

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Shell allots US$1.1B for Malampaya project
Philippines Business Report, August 2011 Issue


The Shell Group of Companies in the Philippines has programmed US$1.1B for the next development phase of the Malampaya gas project.

Shell Chairman Edgar Chua said the budget will be spent over the next three years, which is on top of the planned investments for its downstream or retail business.

Chua said the annual budget for its downstream business covers expenses for maintaining storage facilities, upgrading refinery facilities, and putting up or refurbishing retail stations.

Source: www.dti.gov.ph (http://www.dti.gov.ph/uploads/DownloadableForms/PBRAugust%20issue.pdf)

Biyahe Tayo !
The Original Version
Lyrics by: Rene Nieva

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“Biyahe Tayo” that was released in 2004 from DOT, Bonamine and some 21 OPM artists to encourage locals to visit parts of the country more often.

Artists: Lea Salonga, Sharon Cuneta, Freddie Aguilar, Rey Valera, Rico Puno, Joey Ayala, Apo Hiking Society, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Jolina Magdangal, April Boy Regino, Jessa Zaragoza, Paolo Santos, Nina and Rico Blanco of Rivermaya, John Lesaca, Jong Cuenco and Francis M..;

Ikaw ba'y nalulungkot
Naiinip, nababagot?
Ikaw ba'y napapagod
Araw gabi'y puro kayod?

Buhay mo ba'y walang saysay
Walang sigla, walang kulay?
Bawa't araw ba'y pareho
Parang walang pagbabago?

Tara na, biyahe tayo
Kasama ang pamilya
Barkada at buong grupo
Para mag-enjoy nang todo.

Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.

Napasyal ka na ba
Sa Intramuros at Luneta
Palawan, Vigan at Batanes
Subic, Baguio at Rice Terraces?

Namasdan mo na ba
Ang mga vinta ng Zamboanga
Bulkang Taal, Bulkang Mayon
Beach ng Boracay at La Union?

Tara na, biyahe tayo
Mula Basco hanggang Jolo
Nang makilala ng husto
Ang ating kapwa-Pilipino.

Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.

Francis M...
From city to city,
Seven thousand and a hundred plus islas
Sa mahal kong Pilipinas
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao ating puntahan.
Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan!

Nasubukan mo na bang
Mag-rapids sa Pagsanjan
Mag-diving sa Anilao
Mag-surfing sa Siargao?

Natikman mo na ba
Ang sisig ng Pampanga
Duriang Davao, Bangus Dagupan
Bicol Express at Lechong Balayan?

Tara na, biyahe tayo,
Nang makatulong kahit pano
Sa pag-unlad ng kabuhayan
Ng ating mga kababayan.

Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.

Nakisaya ka na ba
Sa Pahiyas at Masskara
Moriones at Ati-Atihan
Sinulog at Kadayawan?

Namiesta ka na ba
Sa Peñafrancia sa Naga
Umakyat sa Antipolo
Nagsayaw sa Obando?

Tara na, biyahe tayo
Upang ating matamo
Ligaya at pagkakaibigan
Kaunlaran, kapayapaan.

Halika, biyahe tayo,
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.

Tara na, biyahe tayo
Upang ating matamo
Ligaya at pagkakaibigan
Kaunlaran, kapayapaan.

Halika, biyahe tayo
Nang ating makita
Ang ganda ng Pilipinas
Ang galing ng Pilipino.

Halika, biyahe tayo...
WOW Philippines...

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230 punongkahoy, itinanim ng monitoring team sa planta ng Malampaya

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 20 (PIA) -- Nagtanim ng may 230 punong kahoy sa loob ng Malampaya On-Shore Gas Plant ang Multi Partite Monitoring Team (MMT) ng nasabing planta Agosto 16 bilang bahagi ng outreach program nito.

Ang tree planting na isinagawa sa unang pagkakataon sa loob ng pasilidad ng planta ay pinamahalaan ng Shell Exploration bilang operator ng planta. Nauna nang nagsagawa ng tree planting ang grupo sa Barangay Ambulong na komunidad ng Shell-Malampaya Gas plant.

Itinanim ang mga punong kahoy ng Narra, Mahogany at Fire Tree sa napiling bakanteng lote. Ito ay bibisitahin tuwing magsasagawa ng monitoring ang MMT sa nasabing planta.

Ayon kay Aguilera, isinasagawa ang MMT monitoring sa buong pasilidad ng planta tuwing tatlong buwan. Kasama sa mga pinag-aaralan o tsinetsek ang hangin, tubig, maging ang mga community programs and projects ng Shell-Malampaya upang maisigurong napangangalagaan hindi lamang ang kapaligiran kundi ang mga mamamayan. Maaari aniyang magsagawa ng biglaang monitoring kung may emergency.

Ang MMT ay binubuo ng iba’t ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan kabilang ang Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) , DENR- Environment Management Board (DENR-EMB), Provincial Government and Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), at City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50026)

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Mr & Ms Body Beautiful, fundraising project para sa mga mahihirap na pamilya

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 20 (PIA) -- Muling idaraos ng 1st Elite Fitness Gym ang Search for Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful sa September 24, sa Bel Piato Café and Bistro, Pallocan West. Ang kumpetisyong ito ay isa ring fundraising project kung saan makikinabang ang mga batang nabibilang sa higit na nangangailangang pamilya sa lunsod na ito.

Naunang isinagawa ang search for Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful noong Disyembre ng nakaraang taon, bilang Christmas activity ng Elite Gym. Sa taong ito ang kumpetisyon ay naglalayong mahikayat ang mga mamamayan na pangalagaan ang kanilang pangangatawan sa pamamagitan ng ehersisyo, sports at tamang pagkain.

Layunin rin ng contest na makalikom ng pondo upang ibili ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga mahihirap na bata. Kaugnay ito ay nakipag ugnayan ang mga opisyal ng nasabing gym sa City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

May 10 pares ng kalahok para sa naturang Search. Ang mga ito ay may edad 18 hanggang 24 na taong gulang, may taas mula 5’2 para sa mga babae at 5’4 para sa mga lalaki. Ang mga ito ay mula sa iba’t ibang bayan sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

May nakalaang cash prizes at mga special gifts para sa mananalo ng titulong Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful at sa 1st and 2nd runners up kung saan ang mga constestants ay magsususot ng swimsuit, sportswear, casual at fantasy wear. Magbibigay rin ng special awards para dito.

Ang 1st Elite Gym na matatagpuan sa Barangay Calicanto ay may kumpletong pasilidad at makabagong kagamitan para sa pag eehersisyo.

Maari ring mag-aral o mag ensayo dito ng boxing, taekwondo at iba pang sports. Mayroon ding aerobics at nagtuturo ng tamang diet. May CCTV camera at TV screen para sa seguridad ng mga gumagamit ng gym.

Binigyang diin ni Tan, na ang gym ay hindi lamang upang maging maganda ang katawan kundi upang mapanatili ang kalusugan. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50024)

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Ninoy Aquino's 28th Death Anniversary

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Today, the nation commemorates and remembers the fatal day of August 21, 1983 when the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated at the tarmac of the Manila International Airport more significantly.

Our Hero, Ninoy’s death marks the start of Filipino’s awakening during the Marcos regime that leads to people’s uprising, the People Power and installation of a new leader, President Corazon C. Aquino in the 1986 elections.


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Today's event in Batangas City... The 35th National Milo Marathon 2011.

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On the occasion of Nestle's 100 years comes a golden opportunity to make the cause even bigger. This year, 10000 more shoes will be handed out to 100 public schools with 100 running shoes each. With P10 out of each registration fee, every runner contributes to a fund that MILO® will double amounting to a total of P4,000,000 to be used for buying shoes.

For further details, please click here (http://runningcebumarathon.blogspot.com/2011/06/35th-national-milo-marathon-2011_8342.html)

Source: runningcebumarathon.blogspot.com (http://runningcebumarathon.blogspot.com/2011/06/35th-national-milo-marathon-2011_8342.html)

Another great event happen today in Batangas City

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Meet and Greet Cosplay Goddess Alodia Gosiengfiao today, 4:00 PM at SM Batangas' event Center

Of course, we'll get a chance to greet and meet the queen of Philippine cosplay, Ms. Alodia Gosiengfiao, the pretty lass who is a head-turner and can carry whatever role she wants to portray in a cosplay.

To all Batangueños and the people from neighboring provinces, Watch her live and let's all witness this event. Gradually, Cosplay is invading Batangas Province.

Source: nikkomarasigan.com (http://nikkomarasigan.com/sm-city-batangas-cosplay-congress-with-alodia-gosiengfiao/)

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Nora to start taping TV series in Taal, Batangas

DATELINE TAAL, BATANGAS: “Sa Ngalan ng Ina” formally kicks off production on Monday, Aug. 22 in Taal, Batangas.

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Nora plays a Cory Aquino-like character as governor of the province.

Eugene Domingo plays her combative younger sister while Alwyn Uytingco, Eula Caballero, Edgar Allan Guzman and Nadine Samonte are cast as her children.

Christopher de Leon is Nora’s adversary in the story with whom she also shares a romantic back story, just like in real life.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/331384/nora-start-taping-tv-series-taal-batangas-edgar-allan-quips-opo-magpapakalalake-na-a)

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Spanish-era stone houses see the light of day
once more in San Juan, Batangas
By: Kathleen Tantuico
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Sunday, August 21st, 2011

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To conclude its three-year archaeological excavation of Spanish-era stone house ruins in San Juan, Batangas, the University of the Philippines-Diliman Archaeological Studies Program (UP-ASP) conducted a rigorous archaeological excavation of the second of two Spanish-era stone house ruins located in Barangay Pinagbayanan in San Juan, Batangas.

From the name “Pinagbayanan,” which means “where the former town once stood,” Barangay Pinagbayanan was the former town proper of San Juan, Batangas in 1848, when San Juan was first recognized as a separate municipality in Batangas.

Early Spanish colonies

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Following the design of early Spanish colonies, Pinagbayanan once had a church and a municipal hall, whose ruins are still present today, with the old church even being acknowledged as a National Historical Site by the National Historical Institute.

However, due to persistent flooding starting from 1883, as stated in original Spanish documents, the town proper was moved to Calit-Calit, the current Poblacion, in 1890, leaving only remnants of the original town.

Among the ruins that were remnants of the old town were two stone structures that were likely to have been Spanish-era stone houses. For the past two field seasons (2009 and 2010), Structure A, whose foundations were constructed mainly of adobe blocks, was excavated, revealing methods of and materials for construction.

This year, the second structure, located 40 meters south of Structure A and owned by Dr. Edgardo de Villa Salud, was excavated. Structure B, with a National Museum of the Philippines site code IV-2009-G, with visible positive features such as walls and pillars that delineate the entirety of the structure’s foundations after decades of abandonment, remains in the collective consciousness of the community.

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With a 16-member excavation team composed of graduate students, senior volunteers, and spearheaded by Dr. Grace Barretto-Tesoro from the UP-ASP, four trenches initially uncovered Structure B’s foundations, until finally exposing the entirety of its boundaries.

Crucial to this excavation was the identification of Structure B’s main entrance and the unearthing of its foundations to reveal the construction technology and materials.

Conglomerate pavement blocks which resembled a pathway leading to two possible entrances were revealed in the structures northwestern and northeastern sections.

The former, facing the barangay road, was hypothesized to have been the structure’s main entrance, as the pathway led to a mortar bed initially interpreted to have been a doorstep. On the other hand, in the structure’s northeastern side, similar conglomerate blocks also led to an elevated area, also assumed to be a doorstep.

As evidenced by cement and lime mortar fillings on the possible opening, this entrance was later blocked. Since both entrances were directly adjacent to each other, the latter entrance may have been sealed due to local beliefs that bad luck shall prevail over the residents of the house.

The house’s foundations were reached in several sections of the structure. Composed of stacked adobe and conglomerate blocks measuring 60 cm x 20 cm and bonded by lime mortar and cement, the foundations of the structure measured an average of 1.5 meters below the surface. Each portion of the structure’s foundations contained uneven layers of adobe blocks before reaching the bottom layer of adobe rubble.

Abandoned

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Interviews from locals report that the house had been abandoned until a certain family occupied it in 1937. It was again abandoned until World War II.

Elderly townsfolks narrate that the structure had already been abandoned prior to the town’s Japanese occupation, and had been frequented by Japanese soldiers who were stationed in a nearby Japanese garrison further east of the site during the early 1940s.

The house had remained intact until the end of World War II. In the mid-1940s until the 1960s, when mulawin posts were removed, interior and exterior walls were demolished due to the collection of the adobe blocks that were recycled for the construction of fishponds.

In the 1960s, locals remember that the site had been looted. This had been verified by the numerous pits uncovered at the structure’s southeastern portion, yielding a very high concentration of artifacts such as metal fragments, porcelain sherds, earthenware shards, glass shards and modern materials such as plastic.

The UP-ASP would like to acknowledge the following people for their invaluable support and service to the 2011 fieldschool: Dr. Edgardo de Villa Salud for granting access to his property; the residents of Barangay Pinagbayanan who patiently answered questions about the local history; and the UP-Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development for funding this project.

To culminate the excavation of Barangay Pinagbayanan San Juan, Batangas, the UP-ASP shall hold an exhibit at the 1st Floor of Palma Hall at the University of the Philippines- Diliman on Sept. 5-9. Call the author at 0932-6952264 or visit www.batangasfieldschool.wordpress.com.

Source: lifestyle.inquirer.net (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/10493/spanish-era-stone-houses-see-the-light-of-day-once-more)

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Unang Hirit interview
Lemery, Batangas

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Casa Corazon
Motorcycle Museum (Only One in ASIA)

Casa Corazon Resort (Only One in ASIA) One of a kind. More than 20 years in the making, more than one hundred sixty units of vintage and classic motorcycles, cars, and bikes. More than 200 rare and exotic birds. Farms and Picnic Grove.

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How to get there

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Boundery of Lemery and Calaca, Batangas 25 to 30 minutes drive from Tagaytay.

For further details, please visit their website www.casacorazonresort.com (http://www.casacorazonresort.com/)

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SKIL ng Shell, layong matulungan ang mga ‘out-of-school youths’

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 21 (PIA) -- Itinatag noong 1983, ang Sanayan sa Kakayahang Industriya (SKIL) na proyekto ng Pilipinas Shell Petorleum Corp. at ng Pilipinas Shell Foundation ay naglalayong matulungan ang mga ‘out-of-school youths’ na magkaroon ng kaalaman na kanilang magagamit sa paghahanapbuhay.

Kamakailan lamang, may 32 iskolar mula sa mga barangay ng Tabangao, Ambulong, Libjo, San Isidro at Malitam (TALIM) ang nagtapos ng structural welding at food and beverage servicing sa ilalim ng SKIL sa pakikipagtulungan sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc, Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)- Batangas at Jollibee Foods Corporation.

Ang 22 graduates sa structural welding ay nagsanay sa loob ng 45 araw mula noong Abril hanggang Hunyo sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc habang ang 10 naman ay nag-aral ng food and beverage servicing sa loob ng isang taon sa LPU Batangas sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng College of International Tourism and hospitality Management (CIHTM) at nagsanay bilang mga crew sa Jollibee SM City Batangas Branch.

Isa si Idol Imperial sa mga nagsanay sa structural welding na taos-pusong nagpasalamat sa pagkakataong naibigay sa kanila sapagkat bukod sa libre na, nagkaroon pa siya aniya ng dagdag na kaalaman na magagamit nya sa kanyang pagta-trabaho na malaking tulong upang maitaguyod ang kanilang pamilya.

Pasasalamat din ang ipinaabot nina Dr Esmenia Javier, Executive VP for Academic and Research ng LPU at Agnes Barbara Lorenzo ng Keppel Phils. Marine Inc. sa PSPC at PSFI sa pagkakapili sa kanila bilang partner at pagbibigay sa kanila ng pagkakataon na makatulong sa mga kabataan at sa komunidad.

Binigyang diin naman ni Cruz na ang pagtatapos ng mga iskolar ay simula lamang ng bagong yugto na tatahakin nila sa kanilang buhay habang hinikayat naman ni De Leon ang mga graduates na higit na paunlarin ng mga ito ang kanilang kaalaman at kasanayan tulad ng mga nagdaaang SKIL scholars na matagumpay ng mga overseas Filipino workers ngayon. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas at ulat mula kay Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO-Batangas City)

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50145)

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200 ina, sabayang nagpasuso ng sanggol kaugnay sa kampanya ng breastfeeding

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 21 (PIA) -- Sabay-sabay na nagpasuso ng kanilang sanggol ang humigit-kumulang sa 200 ina sa isang okasyong ginanap sa SM City Batangas kamakailan bilang pakikiisa sa kampanya sa ‘brestfeeding.’

Ang nasabing gawain ay proyekto ng nasabing mall sa pakikipagtulungan sa City Health Office (CHO) bilang bahagi ng kanilang adbokasiya na mapalawak ang breast feeding sa mga ina na isang patunay ang pagkakaroon ng maayos at komportableng breastfeeding station sa loob ng mall.

Sa programang isinagawa sa Cart Aisle ng mall na may temang “Breastfeeding is Welcome in SM Supermalls,” sinabi ni Assitant Mall Manager Gemina Buenaflor na sinusuportahan nila ang breastfeeding sa pamamagitan ng pag-reach out sa mga ina upang ipamulat sa kanila ang maraming benepisyo ng pagpapasuso.

Dumalo rin sa nasabing programa si City Nutritionist Luciana Manalo, ang mga barangay nutrition scholars (BNS), barangay health workers (BHW) at mga narses at midwife ng CHO.

Nagsalita bilang resource person sa breastfeeding si Dr. Richelle Macalindong, chief president ng Pediatric Department ng Batangas Regional Hospital.

Ayon kay Macalindong, lahat ng ina ay pwedeng magpa-suso maliban na lamang kung may sakit sa pag-iisip, drug-addict, may HIV, goiter at cancer.

Itinuro naman ni Cora Landicho, midwife sa CHO ang ‘baby massage techniques.’ Ayon kay Landicho, ang pagmasahe sa sanggol ay maaaring gawin pagkatapos paliguan ito sa umaga at bago matulog sa gabi kung saan dapat gawin sa kuwarto na hindi mahangin at nasa kundisyon ang bata.

Nagkaroon din ng raffle draw ang mga ina kung saan ang mga winners ay nakakuha ng mga Avon products.

Samantala, pinasalamatan naman ni Manalo ang mga barangay chairmen ng Pinamucan Ibaba, Gulod Itaas/Labac, Balagtas, Ambulong, Tabangao Aplaya, Cuta, Calicanto, Paloocan West, San Isidro, Dumuclay, Kumintang Ibaba, Barangay. 24, Alangilan, San Pedro at Libjo sa suporta nila sa programang ito. (MPDC, PIA-Batangs at ulat kay Dimpy Lontoc – Matienzo, PIO-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50144)

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Legal na paraan ng pagpapataas ng presyo ng lupa, tinalakay

LIPA CITY, Agosto 21 (PIA) -- Tinalakay ang mga legal na paraan upang mapataas ang presyo ng lupa sa isang pagpupulong ng mga kinatawan ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Batangas at mga opisyal ng bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kamakailan.

Ang pagpupulong na isinagawa sa tanggapan ng DAR ay dinaluhan nina Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Felix Kagahastian at mga opisyal ng BSP sa pangunguna ni Director Gweraldine Alag ng Asset Management at Augusto Lopez-Dee ng Monetary Operations.

Layunin nito na mabigyang-linaw ang land valuation na isinasagawa ng Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) kaugnay ng mga parsela ng lupa sa Lumbang, Calaca, Batangas na anila'y masyadong mababa at magdudulot ng kalugian sa gobyerno.

Ayon kay Kagahastian, kinakailangang maghain ang BSP ng notice of rejectment sa DAR at matapos ito ay magpafile ang DAR sa Adjudication Board ng notice of summary proceedings. Kapag dininig na ang kaso at kumbinsido ang DAR-AB saka pa lamang ipapatawag ang LBP para sa pagbabago ng valuation.

Nakahanda naman ang BSP na makipagtulungan sa DAR at inihahanda na nila mga karampatang papeles na magpapatunay na talagang kailangang tumaas ang valuation ng lupa. (Ruel Santos DAR-Batangas/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50143)

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Alodia Gosiengfiao Meet and Greet with Batangueños at SM Batangas
Posted on 21 August 2011 by JR Cantos (http://www.wowbatangas.com/author/JR%20%20Cantos/)

We got the chance to finally meet the Cosplay Queen herself at SM Batangas just a few hours ago – and the experience was a blast! In person, Alodia Gosiengfiao was really cute and pretty, friendly, and the big crowd adored her. She obliged for some photo op with fans, signed autographs, and even gave away a lot of posters.

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About the author
JR Cantos - who has written 98 posts on WOW Batangas.
JR Cantos is the President/CEO of LikhaInternet Inc., an Online Solutions company. He is the proud founder of the WOWBatangas Team. His main contributions to the online community include the phenomenal guitar tutorial website www.GuitarTutee.com. JR's main interests and passions in life are philosophy, science (particularly renewable energy), blogging, photography and videography, education, and plain old having-a-good-time.

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Congrats to
APRIL WINE YOGI SAYAS MANIGBAS
of LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-BATANGAS,INC
who made it to the top 10 with 85.80 % in a recent July 2011 Nursing Board Exam
Once again Lyceum of Batangas did it again....

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Estudyante ng Batangas National Highschool, nangunguna sa
Outstanding Boy Scout of Philippines sa Region IV

PRESS RELEASE
Public Information Office
August 17, 2011
(043) 723 2344

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Isang estudyante ng Batangas National Highschool ang nahirang bilang nangunguna sa Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines sa Region IV ngayong taong ito.

Siya ay si ESA Earl Justine Anain na napili ng regional BSP sa Los Banos, Laguna para sa nasabing search dahilan sa kanyang mga naging accomplishments sa bayan, komunidad at paaralan at sa kanyang husay sa pakikipagtalastasan.

Dahil dito, siya ay tumanggap ng Gawad Pagkilala mula sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas noong August 15, 2011.

Ayon kay Mayor Vilma A. Dimacuha, saludo siya sa mga batang skawt na may angking talino at katangian ng isang magaling lider. Maging inspirasyon sana ito aniya sa mga kabataang may matayog na pangarap. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City)

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Sports Unlimited: Tri United 2 and British Virgin Islands
By Jasmine Perez, Multimedia producer, Sports Unlimited
Posted at 08/22/2011 3:02 PM

The second edition of Unilab Active Health’s Tri United gave 300 triathletes and relay racers their ultimate test of endurance at the white sands of Lian, Batangas.

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It has been over a year since Dyan last joined a triathlon so when Unilab invited Sports Unlimited to cover their Second Tri United, Dyan decided to do her comeback race.

The swim leg was a total of 2 kilometers. The sea was very rough when the race started. It was hard to tackle the waves but as Dyan’s triathlete friends advised her, instead of battling the rough sea, it’s sometimes easier if you swim under the waves. Heading back to the beach was a lot easier.

These triathletes were all competitive. Swim coach Guy Concepcion led the pack with just a time of 28 minutes and 43 seconds followed by triathlon champ Neil Catiil ten seconds later.

From the choppy waters of Matabungkay Beach, participants ran to transition to the next leg, the 60-kilometer bike course. Last year’s Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Filipino Elite champ Neil Catiil was the first to reel his bike followed by swim expert Guy Concepcion and the first ever Ironman Filipino Elite champ Noy Jopson.

Most of the triathletes were already tired from the challenging swim leg but like all triathletes, this breed has an unwavering spirit that makes them endure grueling races like this.

Bikers wheeled two loops of 30-kilometers, unwinding the highways of Lian, Balayan and Calatagan. Dyan also tested the breezy roads of Batangas. The best thing about the bike leg is that you get to enjoy the place in a different way while testing your limits as a triathlete.

The sun was slowly coming out during the mid-part of the race, meaning the race was getting harder. It was easy to give up but with the enormous support from each other, triathletes held on to finish the long 60-kilometer stretch.

From the long bike leg, they pushed for their last test of endurance, the 15-kilometer run. Each participant had to run three loops of 5K, passing by the narrow roads of Batangas.

It was a battle of triathlon champs at the finish line. The 24-year-old Cagayan de Oro native Neil Catiil defended his Tri United crown, winning the second edition of the race with a time of 3 hours 6 minutes and 50 seconds. Former national triathlon coach George Vilog came in second, followed by Noy Jopson.

As the lead pack crossed the finish line, the others tried to endure the long race. Most of the Tri United participants were beginners, who were tuning up for this year’s Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 race in Camsur.

The last leg, they say, is the hardest of all three legs. Energy is on the wane but in Dyan’s case, she was more driven to run faster especially when she heard the Batangas crowd cheer her on!

Unilab’s Tri United 2 definitely gave triathletes a good preparation for their upcoming races. But more than that, Tri United has shown that triathlon is also about getting united with active seekers who are all eager to test their endurance to the limits!

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Caribbean paradise

The beach will always be Marc’s favorite paradise. It’s not only where he gets to enjoy fun sports but for him, it’s also the best place to chill and experience the island way of living.

This year Marc set out on a long journey to explore the breathtaking corner of the Caribbean world, the British Virgin Islands. Tucked at the east of Puerto Rico, it is comprised of five main islands and over fifty islets.

In this part of the world, it is easy to just fall in love with the beach and the tropical laid-back lifestyle. Known as one of the top sailing destinations in the world, the best way to explore this paradise is through a sailboat.

One of BVI’s top natural attractions is The Baths, located on the southern edge of Virgin Gorda. It has unusual huge boulders scattered along the beach. The best way to appreciate this is through snorkeling. You can go in between big rocks and explore the cave-like formations underwater. The water is crystal clear that you could actually follow the stingrays plus watch the spanish dancer sway to the beat.

After a little bit of snorkeling, Marc’s friend Monti decided to give him an exciting challenge—a maze through some boulders going to Devil’s Bay beach. Each path was unique. Sometimes one has to bend under, turn and even climb on top of the beautiful rocks. The reward of the boulder maze was indeed beautiful. Devil’s Bay is one heck of a paradise with its lovely cove and white sand beach.

Many tourists also frequent the tiny island of Saba Rock. They hangout by the dock to feed giant tarpons with fish skins. But Marc had a different agenda here. With his snorkeling gear and underwater camera, he didn’t want to miss the chance on getting up-close and personal with these huge creatures.

The giant tarpons look dangerous at first sight but they’re actually not. They are huge and can grow upto eight feet long. They sometimes roll on the water surface in order to breathe air.

For those of you who want to roll capital fun in your vacation, get soaked and follow your wanderlust at the beach. Wherever you are in this world, Marc has to say that the island way of living will always be the best way to loosen up and ease your worries away! So next time you want to take a break, why don’t you head to the beach?! Marc did! August 6, 2011

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/current-affairs-programs/08/22/11/sports-unlimited-tri-united-2-and-british-virgin-islands)

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Health office, patuloy ang kampanya kontra dengue
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 22 (PIA) -- Patuloy ang isinasagawang kampanya ng City Health Office (CHO) sa mga residente ng iba't-ibang barangay sa lungsod na ito upang mapigilan ang pagdami pa ng mga kaso ng dengue.

Ayon kay Corazon Mercado,Dengue program coordinator ng CHO,nakapagtala ang kanilang tanggapan mula Enero hanggang Agosto ng taong ito ng 369 kaso ng dengue. Aniya, hindi ito nalalayo sa parehong panahon noong taong 2010 kung saan nakapagtala naman ng 375 kaso.

Dagdag pa nito na nagsasagawa ang kanilang tanggapan ng barangay caravan kung saan pumupunta sila sa iba't-ibang mga barangay sa lungsod upang magbigay ng education and information campaign kaugnay ng dengue.

Nagsasagawa sila ng pamimigay ng mga leaflets upang makapagbigay kaaalaman kung paano masusugpo at maiiwasan ang dengue at kung ano ang maaaring gawin kapag may sintomas nito gayundin ang pamimigay ng mga sample vitamins na mula sa mga drug companies upang matulungang palakasin ang resistensya ng mga bata.

Ayon kay Mercado,isa sa malaking tulong sa lungsod at mga barangay ang pagkakaroon ngSearch for Dangal ng Lungsod kung saan kinakailangang maglinis ang mga barangay kung kaya't hindi sila gaanong nahihirapan na ipaalala sa mamamayan na maglinis ng kanilang lugar upang huwag pamugaran ng lamok.

Ayon sa tala ng CHO, ilan sa mga barangay na may mataas na incidence rate ng dengue ay ang Haligi West,Conde Itaas,Dumantay,Pinamucan Ibaba at Ilijan. Ang mga lugar na ito ay masyadong malayo sa kabayanan at karaniwang nag-iipon ng tubig sa mga dram na siyang pinamumugaran ng mga lamok.

Bukod pa dito, patuloy ang pagpunta ng mga kawani ng sanidad sa mga eskwelahang pampubliko at pampribado at nagsasagawa ng occular inspection sa mga posibleng lugar sa paaralan na maaaring pamahayan ng mga lamok at kiti kiti. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50296)

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1st Elite Gym muling isasagawa ng Search for Mr. and
Ms. Body Beautiful sa September 24
PRESS RELEASE
August 15, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

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Muling isasagawa ng 1st Elite Fitness Gym ang Search for Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful sa September 24, sa Bel Piato Café and Bistro, Pallocan West. Ang kumpetisyong ito ay isa ring fundraising project kung saan makikinabang ang mga batang nabibilang sa higit na nangangailangang pamilya sa Batangas City.

Naunang isinagawa ang Search for Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful noong Disyembre ng nakaraang taon, bilang Christmas activity ng Elite Gym.

Sa taong ito ang kumpetisyon ay naglalayong mahikayat ang mga mamamayan na pangalagaan ang kanilang pangangatawan sa pamamagitan ng ehersisyo, sports at tamang pagkain.

Layunin rin ng contest na makalikom ng pondo upang ibili ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga mahihirap na bata. Kaugnay ito ay nakipag ugnayan ang mga opisyal ng nasabing gym sa City Social Welfare and Development Office o CSWDO.

May 10 pares ng kalahok para sa naturang Search. Ang mga ito ay may edad 18 hanggang 24 na taong gulang, may taas mula 5’2’’ para sa mga babae at 5’4” para sa mga lalaki. Ang mga ito ay mula sa iba’t ibang bayan sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

May nakalaang cash prizes at mga special gifts para sa mananalo ng titulong Mr. and Ms. Body Beautiful at sa 1st and 2nd runners up.
Ang mga constestants ay magsususot ng swimsuit, sports wear, casual at fantasy wear. Magbibigay rin ng special awards para dito.

Ang 1st Elite Gym na matatagpuan sa brgy. Calicanto ay may kumpletong pasilidad at makabagong kagamitan para sa pag eehersisyo. Maari ring mag-aral o mag ensayo dito ng boxing, taekwondo at iba pang sports. Mayroon ding aerobics at nagtuturo ng tamang diet. May CCTV camera at TV screen para sa seguridad ng mga gumagamit ng gym.

Binigyang diin ni Tan, na ang gym ay hindi lamang upang maging maganda ang katawan kundi upang mapanatili ang kalusugan. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City)

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No plastic at styro, nakahanda nang ipatupad
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

SAN PASCUAL, Batangas, Agosto 22 (PIA) -- Nakatakdang ipatupad na sa susunod na buwang ang pagbabawal sa paggamit ng styro at plastik sa bayang ito ayon kay Linda Olayao, secretary ng Sangguniang Pambayan kung saan ang ordinansa kaugnay nito ay naipasa na sa SP at aprubado na noong nakaraang Hulyo.

Bagamat hindi kaagad naipatupad ito ay sa kahilingan ni Mayor Antonio Dimayuga upang bigyan ng sapat na panahon at karampatang paghahanda ang lahat upang maipatupad ng maayos ang nasabing batas.

Kaugnay nito, inabisuhan na din ang lahat ng opisyales ng barangay gayundin ang hanay ng simbahan at mga eskwelahan kaugnay ng pagpapatupad ng nasabing ordinansa at inaasahang makikipagtulungan ang mga ito para sa ikabubuti ng mamamayan.

Samantala, ang plastik ay lilimitahan lamang sa mga wet goods ngunit ang styro ay tuluyang ipagbabawal.

Ayon kay Mayor Dimayuga, isang pamamaraan ito upang magkaroon at mapanatili ang kalinisan sa kanilang bayan bukod pa sa makakatulong ito upang maiwasan ang mga pagbaha na dulot ng pagbara ng mga basurang ito sa mga kanal at estero,gayundin ang pag-iwas sa polusyong dala nito na hindi maganda sa kalusugan ng mga tao.(PIA Batangas


Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50290)

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Optical Media Board Nagsagawa ng Surprise Inspection

PRESS RELEASE
August 15, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

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Umabot sa mahigit 200 sako ng mga pirated cd’s and dvd’s ang nakumpiska sa isinagawang surprise inspection ng Optical Media Board o OMB sa pangunguna ni OMB chairman Ronnie Ricketts sa ilang pangunahing lansangan sa lungsod kung saan talamak ang bentahan ng naturang mga materyales.

Ganap na ika-10 ng umaga ng magsimulang manghuli ang mga tauhan ng OMB kasama ang PNP, SWAT at Governors Office Action Center sa kahabaan ng Rizal Ave. at D. Silang Street.

Ayon kay Ricketts, mayroon silang natatanggap na complaints sa kanilang opisina sa Quezon City hinggil sa bentahan ng mga malalaswang pelikula kung saan mismong mga estudyante ang sumusulat sa kanila.

Agad aniya silang nakipag-coordinate sa tanggapan ng gobernadora na isa niyang malapit na kaibigan, at isinagawa ang naturang ispeksyon.

Nanawagan din si Rickets sa mga Batangueño na huwag nang tangkilikin ang mga pirated goods upang matulungang umangat muli ang industriyang Pilipino.

“ Sana po itong nangyaring ito, nakikita po ng ating mga kababayan dito, kami po ay humihingi ng paumanhin, lalu na dun sa ating mga kapatid na naantala at naanu ang kabuhayan nila, unawain lang po nila, ginagawa lang po namin ang tungkulin, at kung pwede iba na lng po sana ibenta nila at the same time sa atin pong mga consumers, wag na sana silang bibili ng mga pirated goods”… dagdag pa ni Ricketts.

Samantala, ang mga kinumpiskang CD’s at DVD’s ay nakatakdang ilagay sa shredding machine sa tanggapan ng OMB at ire-recycle pagkatapos.. (Monina B. Fernandez, PIO Batangas City)

Source: media.wowbatangas.com (http://media.wowbatangas.com/newspapers-and-pio/pio-batangas-city/optical-media-board-nagsagawa-ng-surprise-inspection/)

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Crime Rate sa Batangas City,
Bumata ng 65.8 %
22 August, 2011

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Bumaba ng 65.8 % ang crime rate sa Batangas City mula Enero hanggang Hulyo ng taong ito kumpara sa kagayang panahon noong 2010.

Sa kanyang ulat sa Sangguniang Panlungsod noong August 15, sinabi ni Batangas City Police Superintendent
George Dadulo na mula 702 crimes na napatala mula noong Enero-Hulyo 2010, ito ay bumaba sa 240 ng kagayang panahon ngayong 2011.

Ayon kay Dadulo, ang pagbabang ito ng crime volume ay dahilan sa magandang ugnayan ng kapulisan at ng komunidad partikular ang mga barangay officials at ang pagpapatupad ng mga preventive measures kagaya ng 24 hour-police visibility sa pamamagitan ng foot at mobile patrol at paglalagay ng mga checkpoints.

May 557 index crimes ang napatala sa unang pitong buwan ng taong ito kung saan sa crimes against property, 43 ang kaso ng theft, 41 ang robbery at 23 ang carnapping. Sa crimes against persons, ang nangunguna ay physical injury na may 43 kaso kasunod ang murder na may 17 kaso. Mayroon namang 69 non-index crimes na napatala.

Ayon pa rin sa ulat ng hepe, ang crime solution efficiency kung saan nahuli at nasampahan ng kaso ang suspek ay 47.50% habang ang crime clearance efficiency AY 56.25%.

Pinaka marami ang nakawan, robbery, carnapping , murder at physical injury sa poblacion sa crime mapping ng pulis.

Pinakamaring nakawan, robbery at carnapping ang nagaganap sa mga araw ng Huwebes , Biyernes at Sabado mula 3:00 ng hapon hanggang 9:00 ng gabi habang ang carnapping naman ay nagaganap mula 9:00 ng gabi hanggang 12:00 ng umaga. Malimit naman ang murder, homicide at physical injury sa Linggo, Lunes at Martes mula 12:00 ng umaga hanggang 12:00 ng tanghali.

Malimit ang rape sa araw ng Miyerkules mula 12:00 ng tanghali haggang 3:00 ng hapon.

ANGELA J. BANUELOS
PIO BATANGAS CITY

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Kontra Pirata
August 18, 2011

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Pinalawak na din ng Optical Media Board (OMB) sa Batangas ang kanilang kampanyang laban sa pamimirata ng mga pelikula. Bilang tanda ng suporta, tinanggap ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto ang regalong mula kina OMB CEO Ronnie Ricketts at consultant nitong si Dinky Doo. Ang pagbisita din nila sa lalawigan ay bahagi ng kanilang operasyong pag-ikot sa bansa para matigil ang paglaganap ng piracy. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo by Edwin Zabarte)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=7&id=198&sec=1)

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Pulong Paghahanda
August 18, 2011

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Mahahalagang salita ng pagpapayo ang namutawi sa Ina ng Lalawigang si Gov. Vilma Santos Recto nang tinipon niya ang mga punong-bayan at kinatawan ng bawat munisipalidad at lungsod ng Batangas noong Agosto 17. Ito ay bahagi ng palagiang konsultasyon ng Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Council para masigurado ang kahandaan ng buong probinsya sa anumang sakuna o kalamidad na haharapin nito. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo by Edwin Zabarte)

Source:www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=197&sec=1)

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Fight Against Loose Firearms
August 18, 2011

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Sa pangunguna ng Batangas Police Provincial Office, Iniharap ang nakolektang 47 loose firearms kay Gov. Vilma Santos Recto at Vice Gov. Mark Leviste na naging highlight sa naganap na Peace and Order Council Meeting noong Agosto 17. Ayon kina PNP Provincial Director Rosauro Acio at Chief Crime Laboratory Officer, PSupt Gorgonia Sia, ang mga nasabing armas ay nasawata nila sa pamamagitan ng epektibong pagpapasatupad ng search warrants, random checkpoints, armed encounters at plain police response to citizen reports. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo by Macc Venn Ocampo)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=196&sec=1)

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Balitang America:
Discovering a diver's dream in Anilao

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Follow the Balitang America crew as they take a trip to Anilao, Batangas where tourism has been revitalized and is once again becoming another diver's hot spot in the Philippines.
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Probe sought on electric coop's charges
by Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News Southern Tagalog
Posted at 08/22/2011 10:25 PM

BATANGAS, Philippines – Lawmakers from the Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) and 5 other party-list groups are demanding an investigation on the alleged questionable electric charges being passed on to consumers by electric cooperatives.

AGAP Rep. Nicanor Briones sent a letter to rep. Joseph Emilo Abaya, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, asking the deferment of the approval of the budget of Department of Energy (DOE), National Electrification Authority (NEA), and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) until the questionable electric charges are clarified.

Included as petitioners are party-list Representatives Ponciano Payuyo of APEC, Jose Ping-Ay of COOP-NATCO, Agapito Guanlao of BUTIL, Isidro Lico of ATING COOP, and Erwin Tieng of BUHAY.

Briones also sent a letter to President Benigno Aquino III, seeking the assistance of the chief executive in stopping the said "illegal electric charges."

He said a number of Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC II) consumers came to him and asked if the Member's Contribution to Capital Expenditure (MCC) amounting to P.226 per kilowatt hour being charged to them by the electric cooperative is legal.

This prompted Briones to investigate and he found out that the said charges are not credited as part of the member's stock capital contribution to BATELEC II, thereby depriving the consumers any stock dividends.

"Dapat ipaliwanag ng BATELEC II kung ano ang treatment nila sa libro ng capital expenditure or capex, ito ba ay donation, utang, o capital contribution ng ating consumer-members na maaring kumita ng dividendo," Briones said.

He said during a congressional budget hearing, NEA and ERC failed to explain when he asked what the capex was intended for and why it was not clearly explained to the consumers before adding it to their monthly electric bills.

"Hindi alam ng lahat ng mga konsumederos na may idinadagdag pala sa kanilang electric bill every month na hindi dapat dahil ito ay ilegal," Briones added.

Contributions to capex should have the consent of its consumers and should not be included in the electric charges. Investment on capex should be derived from net surplus, loans or investments from stockholders and should not be shouldered by the consumers, especially not without their approval, Briones said.

Briones said in May 2011 alone, BATELEC II had a sale of 56.39 million kilowatt hours. "Multiply it by P.226, that's a total of P12.7 million being charged to consumers as monthly capex without their consent."

"If you'll multiply it by 12, that's around P149 million a year and around P15 billion a year nationwide representing around 100 electric cooperatives in the country," he explained.

According to Briones, "out of 119 electric cooperatives nationwide, only 11 are registered under the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and Batelec II is not one of them."

"As such, BATELEC II, like most of the electric cooperatives, does not enjoy the tax exemption that is given to CDA registered cooperatives, hence, they charge higher electricity rates to its 9 million consumers," he added.

Zenaida Masangkay, Member Consumer Services and Public Relations Department manager of BATELEC II, admitted that they were collecting Member's Contribution for Capital Expenditures (MCC) from their consumers as approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission.

The ERC however, issued a resolution last July 6, 2011 (Resolution #14 series of 2011), changing the term MCC to Reinvestment Fund for Sustainable Capital Expenditures or RFSC.

Masangkay explained that the RFSC is a tariff or cost intended for the electric cooperative's projects duly approved by the ERC.

"Ang RFSC ay nakalaaan para pondohan ang amortization or debt service o pagkakautang ng cooperatiba na may kaugnayan sa mga proyektong expansion o pagpapalawak at rehabilitasyon ng mga linya ng kuryente na naayon sa capital expenditure plan," Masangkay explained.

She explained that the RFSC fund is placed in a separate account and could not be used for other expenditures.

Member-consumers are likewise not entitled for a refund because it is considered as "contribution in aid of construction (CIAC)" based on the ruling imposed by NEA to electric cooperatives such as BATELEC II, Masangkay said.

Meanwhile, in his letter to President Aquino, Briones appealed in adhering to the true ownership of the electric cooperatives, which he said, are the consumer-members.

Briones said BATELEC II is a "fake cooperative" since it is not registered under the Cooperative Development Authority. "Genuine cooperatives give dividends to its members relative to their stock contribution, an example of which is the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) which has already given P15-million dividend to its members."

"May we seek assistance in ensuring that these questionable MCC charges are stopped and the money collected should be accounted for and rightfully returned to its consumers," he said in his letter.

He also called for an election in General Membership Assembly to establish new leaders in BATELEC II.

Source:www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/08/22/11/probe-sought-electric-coops-charges)

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Vilma confirms film with Kim
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MANILA, Philippines – After much speculation if she will do another movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has finally confirmed that she will topbill another Star Cinema project.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Santos said she will work with actress Kim Chiu in a horror-suspense film and they will start shooting in September.

“Oo, confirmed. It’s a horror movie, horror-suspense. Tentatively, ang shooting namin ay September. May commitment ako talaga sa Star Cinema. Dapat nga kay Sharon but unfortunately, hindi nga nagtutugma ang schedule namin so naging Kim Chiu. Kaming dalawa ni Kim under Chito Roño,” she said.

Meanwhile, aside from her upcoming film with Santos, Chiu was also elated over the warm welcome of her supporters in her primetime comeback.

“Nakakatuwa kasi sa lahat ng mga shows ko, ngayon lang ako nag-block screening. Akala ko premiere night kaya nakakatuwa dahil ang daming mga fans na dumating, ang daming mga kaibigan kaya nagpapasalamat talaga ako. Sana abangan siya ng mga tao and tanggaping siya ng buo,” she said.

“My Binondo Girl” started to air on ABS-CBN on Monday.

as of 08/23/2011 8:31 AM

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/22/11/vilma-confirms-film-kim)

Media should be responsible on this sensitive issue instead of just a medium of transferring information.
If you recall, kabayan most of our National Media had deliberated misleading information to our Kababayan regarding this case, they should understand the impact of the news on them.So it better be relevant and true or else our Kababayan here in Batangas will no longer have their trust specially in National Media.

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Batangas mayor faces raps for cop's slay
By Ed Amoroso
The Philippine Star Updated August 18, 2011 12:00 AM

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines – Police have filed murder charges before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against a Batangas town mayor and his two close associates in connection with the ambush-slaying of a police officer in Taal town last month.

Senior Superintendent Edwin Nemenzo, Region 4-A director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), said murder raps were filed last Monday before the Chief State Prosecutor’s Office in Manila against Lemery Mayor Eulalio Alilio.

Also included in the charge sheet were the mayor’s allies Arnulfo de Silva and Socrates Magsumbol, as well as several John Does believed to be members of the New People’s Army.

Alilio and the other respondents were implicated in the killing of Superintendent Rodney Ramirez last July 12. All suspects, including the mayor, are still scot-free.

“We have a strong case against Mayor Alilio along with the other accused based on the testimonies of several witnesses” Nemenzo told The STAR.

He said the motive behind the killing of Ramirez could be work-related or revenge.

He said Alilio was tagged as the alleged brains and financier of the group that orchestrated the slaying of the police official. De Silva, according to Nemenzo, is an alleged drug lord.

Senior Inspector Rizaldy Garcia, head of the CIDG investigating team, said the abandoned blue L-300 van (TKY-349) used by the suspects and recovered by the police in the crime scene was allegedly bought by Alilio from a car sales agent for P120,000 sometime in October 2009 in Palapala, Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Witnesses alleged that De Silva and Magsumbol were among the six gunmen who alighted from the van and opened fire at Ramirez, who was riding his bicycle when he was waylaid in Barangay Butong, Taal town.

Garcia said several witnesses saw the two suspects running toward a sugarcane plantation after the attack.

Police earlier raided De Silva and Magsumbol’s homes where they seized several unlicensed guns, ammunition and explosives. The firearms were brought to the crime laboratory for ballistic examination.

Source :www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=67&articleId=717852)

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Mayor ng Lemery, dawit sa pagpatay sa police officer?

KAMPO Vicente Lim -- Kinilala na ang pangunahing suspek kabilang ang mayor ng Lemery, Batangas, at iba pa sa pagpatay kay Supt. Rodney Ramirez, admin officer sa Batangas PPO, noong Hulyo l2 sa Bgy. Butong, Taal, Batangas.

Nalutas ang kaso pagkatapos ng ilang buwang masusing pag-iimbestiga ng mga tauhan ng Criminal Investigation Detection Group 4A at pagkalap ng mga testigo at ebidensiya sa positibong pagkakakilanlan sa mga suspek.

Ayon sa ipinalabas na ulat ni CIDG 4A chief Sr. Supt. Edwin Nemenzo, nagresulta na ang ilang buwang paglikom ng mga ebidensya at sinampahan na ng kaso ang mga suspek.

Pormal nang isinampa ang kasong murder sa tanggapan ng Department of Justice (DOJ) noong Agosto 15, 2011, laban sa mga pangunahing suspek na sina Lemery Mayor Larry Alilio, Arnold De Silva, Socrates Magsumbol at ilang John Doe.

Si Supt. Ramirez ay lumaban sa mga drug pusher bilang dating Intelligence officer ng Batangas PPO kung saan nasagasaan nito ang mga big-time na pusher sa nasabing bayan na pinoprotektahan umano ng ilang lokal na politiko.

Magugunita na noong Agosto 8, 2011 ay isang raid ang isinagawa ng PNP Batangas na ikinadakip nina De Silva at Magsumbol sa San Luis, Batangas. Nakumpiska ang isang kalibre .45 kay Silva at mga bala. Nakuha naman kay Magsumbol ang isang granada.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/11649-mayor-ng-lemery-dawit-sa-pagpatay-sa-police-officer)

Kudos to PHILIPPINES STAR.COM and JOURNAL.COM.PH , they've been played the role of a responsible, watchdog over this issue ... :applause::applause::applause:

:ohno:Now a days in Pnoys regime, it is sometimes very difficult to believe something on Online news, TV, Radio and News Paper as always a mere business. Our local and National media should always speak for the truth.

Here are some misleading reporting from our friends in media....

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Batangas drug group eyed in police official’s slay
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NPA owns up to Batangas cop's killing
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3 drug members killed in Lemery encounter
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What do you think, kabayan....?:cheers:

mas gusto mo ba mga ermita?

hindi ko kilala yang si tomas apacible na yan, bigla na lang syang lumabas nung eleksyon.


hindi naman sa gusto ko ang mga ermita... wala din namang nagawa ang mga yan sa ilang taong panunungkulan ng mag-ama......

si tomas apacible po ay kapatid ng dating congressman conrado apacible... at dating customs commissioner noong panahon ng yumaong pangulong cory aquino...

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AG&PFI is seeking a grant to set up an Institute of Technology in a prime site. For effective operation, the institute will utilize modern engineering laboratories, teaching aids, and audio-visual rooms with syllabus based on latest researches on effective skills training instructions.

The grant shall be used for purchasing an approximate 5-hectare lot, assistive training laboratories, audio visuals, and constructing 4-storey mock up buildings with lecture rooms similar to AIM gallery.

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Brillantes CA confirmation opposed by Batangas Mayor
Published : Tuesday, August 23, 2011 00:00
Written by : People's Tonight

A Batangas mayor has formally opposed the confirmation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. in the Commission on Appointments (CA).

In his August 22, 2011 letter to CA member, Sen. Peter Alan Cayetano, Sto. Tomas, Batangas Mayor Renato M. Federico alleged that the Comelec chair did not come clean but with skeletons in his closet to the position.

Federico stressed that if this matter is not cleared, Brillantes will be hampered in his efficiency and credibility.

Federico said he has filed a petition last August 20, 2011 before the Comelec asking the poll body to speed up the contempt complaint he leveled against Brillantes and two others last September 22, 2010 . Brillantes was not yet Comelec chair then.

Since that time, the poll body has been sitting on the complaint in violation of its own rules and procedures involving speedy disposition of cases. Does Brillantes have a hand in this? The complaint must be resolved fast because no less than the chair stands accused, Federico contended.

The complaint stemmed from a forum shopping case filed by Federico against Brillantes, defeated mayoralty candidate Osmundo Maligaya and lawyer Robespierre Cu involving the May 10, 2010 local elections. Ferdinand Topacio, Federico’s counsel, expressed the fear that the subsequent appointment of Brillantes might be contributing to the continued inaction on the case.

According to sources, Sen. Cayetano pledged to look into the merits of the complaint. The senator has been spearheading the strong opposition against Brillantes. The CA has bybassed Brillantes twice and a third bypass is held likely with the mounting negative opposition against Brillantes.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/11842-brillantes-ca-confirmation-opposed)

known Veteran journalist Raul Beltran of Nasugbu, Batangas, dies at 62

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Veteran journalist Raul Beltran, 62
08/23/2011 | 05:04 PM

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In his last 23 days, veteran journalist Raul Beltran, whose lingering disease left his speech impaired, spent his time jotting down notes on the “Great Architect of the Universe."

Beltran, 62, died after a three-month bout with lung cancer early Tuesday morning.

A medical procedure related to his illness impaired his ability to speak. But Beltran, a senior political reporter for People’s Tonight covering the House of Representatives, found a way to express his thoughts as usual through paper and pen.

“Pilyo (si) JESUS, gusto ko (ng mag-MEME), ayaw NIYA, sobrang pigil NIYA. Sobra (si) JESUS, ayaw NIYA talaga (akong mawala), love NIYA ako pero dapat galing na. Alam [ni] JESUS kaya ko, kaya ayaw NIYA (akong mag-MEME). Sobra daming nagdarasal kaya ayaw NIYA (akong mamahinga). Every fraction of a second after 12 midnight is a ray of hope," the late journalist wrote in an ordinary notebook.

Beltran posted a related Facebook message after his two-month confinement at the Lung Center of the Philippines from May to July.

"I am thankful to HIM, the Great Architect of the Universe, the Lord Almighty, his trusted Allies, friends, friends of friends, relatives and some unknowns who supported him," Beltran wrote on Facebook.

(Sa kawalan ng magawa, susubukan kong sumulat ng isang tula katulad ng likha ng isang makatang-makata -- Raul Beltran)

Sariwang simoy ng hangin, tunay na sikat ng araw
paggalaw ng dahon ng mga puno at halaman
ampiyas ng ulan na matagal kong inasam
tilaok ng manok sa madaling araw

Huni ng ibon sa umaga at sa dapit-hapon naman ay sa yayay
mga asong nagkakahulan, mga pusang naglalampungan
mga batang naglalaro at naghahabulan, mga sasakyang dumadaan
sariwang prutas at gulay at mga isdang inihaw

Ilan ang mga ito sa hindi ko naramdaman
nang ako ay makulong sa isang ospital
ng animnapu't isang araw.

Ito ako ngayon at nagpapahinga at patuloy na lumalaban
para igupo ang isang karamdamang kumitil na ng maraming buhay
nakakatulog na ng mahimbing
at hindi na masyadong inuubo ‘pag madaling araw

Bihira na ring mawalan ng panimbang
ngunit mayroon pa ring ilang problemang dapat na maiwasan
mga pantal na dulot ng radiation ng tatlumpo't limang araw
Hapo, hingal at hirap lumunok ng pagkaing wala namang bawal

Minsan kahit pag-inom ng likido ay mahirap isakatuparan
lalo na sa pagkain ng almusal
ngunit ang mga ito ay pilit kong nilalabanan
tungo sa aking lubusang paggaling
ngayon, bukas o anumang araw

ON THE ROAD AGAIN anytime now
sa tulong ng gamot, pahinga, wastong pagkain
at sama-sama nating pagdarasal. (bow) –


Beltran’s remains lie in state at St. Peter’s Memorial Chapel along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. His remains will be transferred on Saturday to his hometown in Nasugbu, Batangas, before his burial either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. — RSJ, GMA News



Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230288/nation/veteran-journalist-raul-beltran-62)

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Kenyans rule Milo Men's Marathon in Batangas
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Posted at 08/23/2011 4:03 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Kenyans topped the 35th National Milo Marathon Batangas leg over the weekend.

Eliud Kering timed 1:12:56 to lead a 1-2 finish by Kenyan runners. He was followed by fellow Kenyan Douglas Mwiti, who had a time of 1:13:40.

Dandelon Bumahit was third with a time of 1:21:35, while Angelo Lasibal clocked 1:24:52 for fourth.

In the women's 21K, veteran runner Luisa Raterte finished first place in the Batangas leg.

The 29-year-old Sta. Rosa, Laguna native finished the race in 1:31:42.

She led by almost 11 minutes over second placer Ellen Tolentino, who clocked 1:42:07.

Maureen Anne Cruzada was third with a time of 1:52:37, while Era May Ong finished fourth with 2:11:15.

“I was expecting a flat route but I was surprised that the course was uphill. It was a challenge of stamina and endurance for me at the start of the race, but it was a breeze going back downhill after the turnaround,” said Raterta.

A total of 6,729 runners participated in the different race categories, which showed the popularity of long distance running in the southern part of the island.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/08/23/11/kenyans-rule-milo-mens-marathon-batangas)

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45 dogs rescued in Batangas
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Posted at 08/23/2011 11:52 AM | Updated as of 08/23/2011 11:52 AM

MANILA, Philippines – Authorities rescued 45 dogs in an operation in Rosario, Batangas on Monday noon.

Police Chief Inspector Gerson Bisayas said the dogs, intended for dog-meat trading in Pangasinan and nearby provinces, were rescued from suspects Arnel Delgado and Teodor Baco.

The other suspects, meawhile, were able to escape.

The dogs were discovered in an L300 van. Five of the dogs, including a pregnant one, died due to possible overcrowding.

The emaciated dogs were turned over to the Animal Kingdom Foundation.

The suspects will face charges in violation of Republic Act 9482 or Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 and Republic Act 8485 or Animal Welfare Act of 1998. – report from Joan Panopio, ABS-CBN News Southern Tagalog

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/08/23/11/45-dogs-rescued-batangas)

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Oplan sagip mata para sa mga nakatatanda, matagumpay

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 23 (PIA) -- Bilang bahagi ng pagdaraos ng Eye Saving Month ngayong Agosto, 60 senior citizens ang nakinabang sa libreng co0mputerized eye check up na tinawag na Oplan Sagip mata at pinangunahan ng Office of the senior Citizens Affairs kamakailan.

Ayon kay carmelita Bigornia,OIC-OSCA Chairman,kadalasang nagiging problema sa mata ng mga senior citizen ay komplikasyon ng diabetes,katarata at bunga na din ng katandaan.

Ito aniya ang dahilan upang magkaroon ng ganitong programa ang OSCA sa pakikipagtulungan ni Pununglunsod Vilma dimacuha at ng Integrated Philippines Association of Optometrists.

Ang Oplan Sagip Mata ay pinangunahan ni Dr. Romero Bayer,Vice President ng Integrated Philippines,Association of Optometrist-Batangas Chapter. Nagkaroon muna ng lecture oara sa mga senior at pagkatapos ay ang open forum upang sagutin ang ilang katanunngan ng mga ito.Pinaunlakan rin ang consultation.

Ayon kay Bayer, ang eye refraction ay isang simpleng pamamaraan na ginanap s apamamgitan ng isang doktor sa mata upang suriin ang paningin ng isang tao.

Dito malalaman kung kailangan ng magsalamin ng isang tao, itaas ang grado ng slaamin o kung hindi na kailangan pang magsalamin ng isang pasyente. (Monina Fernandez, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas

Source: pia.gov.ph (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50549)

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Mga tindahan ng pirated goods, ni-raid ng OMB

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 23 (PIA) -- Umabot sa mahigit 200 sako ng mga pirated CD at DVD ang nakumpiska sa isinagawang surprise inspection ng Optical Media Board (OMB) sa pangunguna ni OMB Chairman Ronnie Ricketts sa ilang pangunahing lansangan sa lungsod kung saan talamak ang bentahan ng naturang mga produkto.

Ganap na ika-10 ng umaga ng magsimulang manghuli ang mga tauhan ng OMB kasama ang PNP-SWAT at Governor's Office Action center sa kahabaan ng Rizal Ave. at D. Silang Sts.

Ayon kay Ricketts mayroon silang natatanggap na complaints sa kanilang opisina hinggil sa bentahan ng malalaswang pelikula kung saan mismong mga estudyante ang sumusulat sa kanila.

Agad aniya silang nakipag-coordinate sa tanggapan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan upang maisagawa ang naturang inspeksyon.

Nanawagan din si Ricketts sa mga Batangueno na huwag nang tangkilikin ang mga pirated goods upang matulungang umangat ang industriyang Pilipino.

Samnatala, ang mga kinumpiskang CDs at DVD's ay nakatakdang ilagay sa shredding machine sa tanggapan ng OMB upang i-recycle. (Monina Fernandez, PIO Batangas City/PIA Batangas)


Source: pia.gov.ph (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50547)

known Veteran journalist Raul Beltran of Nasugbu, Batangas, dies at 62

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Veteran journalist Raul Beltran, 62
08/23/2011 | 05:04 PM

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In his last 23 days, veteran journalist Raul Beltran, whose lingering disease left his speech impaired, spent his time jotting down notes on the “Great Architect of the Universe."

Beltran, 62, died after a three-month bout with lung cancer early Tuesday morning.

A medical procedure related to his illness impaired his ability to speak. But Beltran, a senior political reporter for People’s Tonight covering the House of Representatives, found a way to express his thoughts as usual through paper and pen.

“Pilyo (si) JESUS, gusto ko (ng mag-MEME), ayaw NIYA, sobrang pigil NIYA. Sobra (si) JESUS, ayaw NIYA talaga (akong mawala), love NIYA ako pero dapat galing na. Alam [ni] JESUS kaya ko, kaya ayaw NIYA (akong mag-MEME). Sobra daming nagdarasal kaya ayaw NIYA (akong mamahinga). Every fraction of a second after 12 midnight is a ray of hope," the late journalist wrote in an ordinary notebook.

Beltran posted a related Facebook message after his two-month confinement at the Lung Center of the Philippines from May to July.

"I am thankful to HIM, the Great Architect of the Universe, the Lord Almighty, his trusted Allies, friends, friends of friends, relatives and some unknowns who supported him," Beltran wrote on Facebook.

(Sa kawalan ng magawa, susubukan kong sumulat ng isang tula katulad ng likha ng isang makatang-makata -- Raul Beltran)

Sariwang simoy ng hangin, tunay na sikat ng araw
paggalaw ng dahon ng mga puno at halaman
ampiyas ng ulan na matagal kong inasam
tilaok ng manok sa madaling araw

Huni ng ibon sa umaga at sa dapit-hapon naman ay sa yayay
mga asong nagkakahulan, mga pusang naglalampungan
mga batang naglalaro at naghahabulan, mga sasakyang dumadaan
sariwang prutas at gulay at mga isdang inihaw

Ilan ang mga ito sa hindi ko naramdaman
nang ako ay makulong sa isang ospital
ng animnapu't isang araw.

Ito ako ngayon at nagpapahinga at patuloy na lumalaban
para igupo ang isang karamdamang kumitil na ng maraming buhay
nakakatulog na ng mahimbing
at hindi na masyadong inuubo ‘pag madaling araw

Bihira na ring mawalan ng panimbang
ngunit mayroon pa ring ilang problemang dapat na maiwasan
mga pantal na dulot ng radiation ng tatlumpo't limang araw
Hapo, hingal at hirap lumunok ng pagkaing wala namang bawal

Minsan kahit pag-inom ng likido ay mahirap isakatuparan
lalo na sa pagkain ng almusal
ngunit ang mga ito ay pilit kong nilalabanan
tungo sa aking lubusang paggaling
ngayon, bukas o anumang araw

ON THE ROAD AGAIN anytime now
sa tulong ng gamot, pahinga, wastong pagkain
at sama-sama nating pagdarasal. (bow) –


Beltran’s remains lie in state at St. Peter’s Memorial Chapel along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. His remains will be transferred on Saturday to his hometown in Nasugbu, Batangas, before his burial either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. — RSJ, GMA News



Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230288/nation/veteran-journalist-raul-beltran-62)

RIP, namatay na pala ang kuya raul. i remember the first time met him, they were drinking fundador with my uncle near nasugbu beach. a kind person, may his soul rest in peace.

RIP...

PIA Press Release
Sunday, August 21, 2011

Tagalog news: SKIL ng Shell, layong matulungan ang mga ‘out-of-school youths’

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 21 (PIA) -- Itinatag noong 1983, ang Sanayan sa Kakayahang Industriya (SKIL) na proyekto ng Pilipinas Shell Petorleum Corp. at ng Pilipinas Shell Foundation ay naglalayong matulungan ang mga ‘out-of-school youths’ na magkaroon ng kaalaman na kanilang magagamit sa paghahanapbuhay.
Kamakailan lamang, may 32 iskolar mula sa mga barangay ng Tabangao, Ambulong, Libjo, San Isidro at Malitam (TALIM) ang nagtapos ng structural welding at food and beverage servicing sa ilalim ng SKIL sa pakikipagtulungan sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc, Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)- Batangas at Jollibee Foods Corporation.
Ang 22 graduates sa structural welding ay nagsanay sa loob ng 45 araw mula noong Abril hanggang Hunyo sa Keppel Phils. Marine Inc habang ang 10 naman ay nag-aral ng food and beverage servicing sa loob ng isang taon sa LPU Batangas sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng College of International Tourism and hospitality Management (CIHTM) at nagsanay bilang mga crew sa Jollibee SM City Batangas Branch.
Isa si Idol Imperial sa mga nagsanay sa structural welding na taos-pusong nagpasalamat sa pagkakataong naibigay sa kanila sapagkat bukod sa libre na, nagkaroon pa siya aniya ng dagdag na kaalaman na magagamit nya sa kanyang pagta-trabaho na malaking tulong upang maitaguyod ang kanilang pamilya.
Pasasalamat din ang ipinaabot nina Dr Esmenia Javier, Executive VP for Academic and Research ng LPU at Agnes Barbara Lorenzo ng Keppel Phils. Marine Inc. sa PSPC at PSFI sa pagkakapili sa kanila bilang partner at pagbibigay sa kanila ng pagkakataon na makatulong sa mga kabataan at sa komunidad.
Binigyang diin naman ni Cruz na ang pagtatapos ng mga iskolar ay simula lamang ng bagong yugto na tatahakin nila sa kanilang buhay habang hinikayat naman ni De Leon ang mga graduates na higit na paunlarin ng mga ito ang kanilang kaalaman at kasanayan tulad ng mga nagdaaang SKIL scholars na matagumpay ng mga overseas Filipino workers ngayon. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas at ulat mula kay Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO-Batangas City)

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RIP, namatay na pala ang kuya raul. i remember the first time met him, they were drinking fundador with my uncle near nasugbu beach. a kind person, may his soul rest in peace.

RIP, namatay na pala ang kuya raul. i remember the first time met him, they were drinking fundador with my uncle near nasugbu beach. a kind person, may his soul rest in peace.

Even though I don't know him personally, but after I read one of his last columns below I became his fan...

PNOY'S RATINGS: LACKING MEDIA ON GOOD NEWS, LOVE LIFE, GAS ISSUE, DEATH ROW

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Bad policies cause P-Noy's rating drop
Published : Monday, April 04, 2011
Written by : Raul S. Beltran
THE "inept policies" of the government, not the media, is the main reason for the drop in the ratings of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, a militant party-list congressman claimed yesterday.

Reacting to the recent survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) that showed the drop in the President's satisfaction rating by 13 points from plus 64 in November 2010 to plus 51 in March 2011, Kabataan Rep. Raymond Palatino chided Aquino for his purchase of a luxurious Porsche sports car as an example of his alleged indifference to the plight of poor Filipino who have to cope with high prices, low wages, joblessness and dwindling funds for social services.

"It is President Aquino's bad policies which caused his ratings to drop, not the media on lack of publicity. President Aquino's failure to address the basic needs of the people is correlative to his satisfaction rating," the lawmaker said.

Even the SWS cited Aquino's controversial purchase of the expensive sports car -- which he claimed he bought with his own money -- as among the major factors that caused the dip in his satisfaction ratings.

"To appease the public, President Aquino and his clique of communication experts would repeatedly justify the Porsche purchase by saying that he used his own money for it. That makes its even worse and much more distasteful," Palatino said.

The congressman said presently, thousands of Filipinos are jobless while majority of those with jobs are having difficulty in making both ends meet.

With his purchase of the expensive vehicle, Palatino said the President only showed that "his privileged status is far from the common people."

"Instead of being politically incisive, he passes off the jarring inequality between the rich and the poor as a natural acceptable fact of life," he said.

Source:www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/2435-bad-policies-cause-p-noys-rating-drop)


He will be dearly missed. Now that I knew, the person already gone...
R.I.P MR. BELTRAN

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Raul Beltran writes 30
Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco

VETERAN journalist Raul Beltran -- whom President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III described as “getting younger and younger” during the House reporters 2010 Christmas party -- succumbed to lung cancer yesterday morning. He was 62.

After a three-month bout with the illness, Beltran, a senior political reporter for People’s Tonight covering the House of Representatives, died at the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) at 4:30 a.m.

“He died peacefully and without pain,” Rachael, wife of Beltran, told People’s Tonight.

When President Aquino was invited to grace the Christmas party of House reporters at Batasan Complex last December 14, the Chief Executive said he was very happy to see old friends who covered him during his nine-year stint as Tarlac congressman, especially Raul.

“Si Raul, pabata nang pabata,” the President told him while addressing the crowd.

Beltran is survived by his wife, Rachel; children, Rani Jeanmarie, 17, and Ryanna Patricia, 14; mother, Hermogina; brother, Rodrigo; and sisters Ma. Concepcion Bagulbagul, Ma. Carmen Rosales and Ma. Corazon Sevilla.

Last August 10, House reporters successfully held a benefit-concert for Beltran to extend financial assistance for the education of his two young daughters.

His remains lie in state at the Luke Chapel of the St. Peter’s Memorial Chapel along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

The remains of Beltran will be transferred on Saturday to his hometown in Nasugbu, Batangas, before his burial Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

In his last 23 days, Raul had to write down his messages in order to communicate with family, friends and well-wishers. He had lost the ability to speak due to his failing health and the medical procedures he had undertaken.

He fell unconscious at 4 a.m. last Sunday.

“Pilyo {si} JESUS, gusto ko {ng mag-MEME}, ayaw NIYA, sobrang pigil NIYA. Sobra {si} JESUS, ayaw NIYA talaga {akong mawala}, love NIYA ako pero dapat galing na. Alam JESUS kaya ko, kaya ayaw NIYA {akong mag-MEME}. Sobra daming nagdarasal kaya ayaw NIYA {akong mamahinga}. Every fraction of a second after 12 midnight is a ray of hope.” This was among Beltran’s last notes which he wrote on a notebook.

Beltran was confined at the Lung Center of the Philippines on May 19, 2011. He was allowed to go home on July 19.

“I am thankful to HIM, the Great Architect of the Universe, the Lord Almighty, His trusted allies, friends, friends of friends, relatives and some unknowns who supported him,” Beltran said in his Facebook status message after his two months of incarceration in the hospital.

Beltran was hospitalized again last July 29. He stayed until his death yesterday.

As a journalist, he also worked in many international media networks, including those in the United States (US). He also covered the Defense and Malacanang beats in his earlier years.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/11941-raul-beltran-writes-30)

PNP Chief Gen. Bacalzo of Tuy, Batangas confirms, he will retire on September 9, 2011
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Bacalzo to retire Sept. 9
Written by : Alfred Dalizon

PHILIPPINE National Police chief, Director General Raul M. Bacalzo yesterday said he will retire from the service this coming September 9 or four days ahead of his 56th birthday.

A member of Philippine Military Academy Class 1977, Bacalzo did not name his successor but the buzz in Camp Crame is that it will be PNP Chief Directorial Staff, Deputy Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome of PMA Class 1980.

The retiring PNP chief said he chose to relinquish his command on a Friday since it is the traditional “turnover day” in the organization.

Born on Sept. 15, 1955 in Tuy, Batangas, Bacalzo, who placed 12th in the 1984 Bar examinations after scoring 87.43 percent said he also politely begged off from the traditional testimonial parade given by PMA cadets to a retiring PNP chief due to a conflict in his schedule.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/11912-bacalzo-to-retire-sept-9)

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Gov. Vilma Santos' next movie has her constituents' thumbs up
By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS
August 24, 2011, 9:45am

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Vilma Santos finds Kim Chiu to be very caring towards her family and very serious about her craft.


MANILA, Philippines – As before, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto sought the approval of her constituents before agreeing to do her forthcoming movie with Kim Chiu.

“Kahapon lang sa flag ceremony at sa mga bayan na iba’t iba kong iniikutan nagpapaalam ako sa kanila. ‘O, baka puwede naman akong makaraket ng isang pelikula.’ Sabi naman nila, ‘Opo.’ So payag naman sila,” Vilma related on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Aug. 23.

It is widely acknowledged that the actress-politician’s priority remains her responsibilities as public servant in Batangas. Back in showbiz, meanwhile, the project that Vilma finds worthy of her time away from her government post is a horror-suspense film, which will be directed by Chito Rono.

“It has something to do with mga Pilipinong mahilig magpagamot sa mga healers. But again at the end of the day mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran pagdating sa mga spiritual. Doon iikot ang istorya,” she shared after attending the movie’s story conference together with Kim.

The Batangas governor considers the project as “something new.”

“Unang-una sa story. First time akong gagawa ng ganito; plus the fact that I will be doing a movie with Kim Chiu and definitely that is something very important because at this point in time what’s important is chemistry plus a good project, a good director.”

Kim is elated at the chance to work with the premiere actress.

“Masaya ako and excited ako. ‘Yun nga, something new din for me to do a horror movie under Star Cinema, to work with Gov. Vilma Santos,” she said.

She feels that “marami akong matutunan habang matagal kaming magkasama and habang nagsyusyuting kami. Hindi lang ‘yong alam ko ngayon sa buhay. Siguro mas lalalim pa ‘yong matutunan ko.”

Vilma reciprocated the praises.

“Napapanood n’yo naman si Kim, ‘di ba? How she takes care of her family, ‘di ba? And then kung papaano... kung saan niya nilalagay ang pera niya. Marunong siya sa buhay. She cares for her family. She’s very serious about her craft.”

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/331859/gov-vilma-santos-next-movie-has-her-constituents-thumbs)

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Congratulations to new REGISTERED NURSES, July 2011 Nursing Board Exam PASSERS, and to BOARD TOPNOTCHER, APRIL WINE YOGI SAYAS MANIGBAS of Lyceum of Batangas, who made it to the Top 10.


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Congratulations Lyceum of Batangas!

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Buwan ng wika, ipinagdiwang

BATANGAS CIY, Agosto 24 (PIA) -- Bilang paggunita sa kahalagahan ng ating sariling wika, ipinagdiwang ng Mataas na Paaralang Nasyunal ng Batangas ang Buwan ng Wika noong ika-19 ng Agosto sa BANAHIS Gymnasium. Kabahagi ang mga estudyante at guro sa pagdiriwang na may temang “Ang Filipino ay Wikang Panlahat, Ilaw at Lakas sa Tuwid na Landas.”

Layunin ng pagdiriwang na ipaalala sa mga kabataan ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng sariling wika para sa isang nagkakaisang bansa tulad ng Pilipinas.

Ayon kay Jerome Ilagan, technical assistant sa Office of the President sa Malacanang at naging highschool valedictorian ng BANAHIS, hindi dapat ikahiya ang pagsasalita ng wikang Filipino.

Ito aniya ay malalim, mayaman, matalinhaga at makahulugan. Iminungkahi pa ni Ilagan sa mga estudyante na mas unawain ang sariling wika kahit umaasa na sa makabagong teknolohiya ang maraming tao.

Ipinagmalaki rin ni Ilagan ang kaniyang naging buhay estudyante noong siya ay nasa paaralan. Aniya, malaking bahagi rito ang paggawa ng mga sanayin sa wikang Filipino. Ito aniya ang kaniyang naging inspirasyon upang hasain ang kaniyang bokabularyo sa sarling wika at gumawa ng mga maikling kwento at mga tula na naging kapaki-pakinabang sa pagtuntong niya ng kolehiyo.

Nagkaroon din ng maigsing programa na tinampukan ng pag-awit ng OPM, pagsayaw ng katutubong sayaw, pagbigkas ng tula at ang pagpili ng Bb. Panitikan, Bb. Balarila, Bb. Kadipan at ang paghirang sa Bb. Buwan ng Wika 2011 na pinanalunan ni Angelica Gutierrez.

Binigyang parangal din ng mga opisyal ng BANAHIS ang mga dati nilang estudyante na nagsipagtapos dito na ngayon ay nagtatrabaho na sa Malacañang. Ito ay sina Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Jose Amor Amorado, Mahestrado ng Kataas-taasang Hukuman Jose Catral Mendoza at dating DOJ Secretary Nani Perez. (Monina B. Fernandez, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50687)

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Regular na ugnayan sa barangay, malaking tulong sa pagsugpo ng dengue
by Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

STA. TERESITA, Batangas, Agosto 24 (PIA) -- Malaking tulong ang regular na pakikipag-ugnayan sa barangay upang maipabatid ang kampanya kontra dengue sa mga mamamayan ng Sta. Teresita.

Nagsasagawa ang pamahalaang lungsod ng mga talakayan sa barangay kasabay ng isinasagawang ugnayan kung saan lahat ng serbisyo ng munisipyo ay ipinapaalam sa mga tao.

Isa sa binibigyang-pansin sa talakayan ang paglilinis ng tahanan at paligid, pagtatabas ng damo, pangangasiwa ng basura at paglilinis ng mga kanal o estero.

Ayon sa tanggapan ng sanidad, nakikipag-ugnayan sila sa mga mamamayan at pinapaalala nila na pangalagaan ang kalusugan at panatilihin ang kalinisan upang maiwasan ang nakamamatay na sakit na dengue.

Sinabi ni Dr. Eufracia Patron, hepe ng municipal health office (MHO) ng nasabing bayan, isa pa lamang ang naitatalang kaso ng dengue sa kanilang bayan. Dahil dito, lalo raw silang nagpupursigi upang huwag ng madagdagan ang nasabing bilang bagkus ay mapanatiling malakas at malusog ang pangangatawan ng mga mamamayan lalo na ang mga bata.

Bagamat maraming bata ang may suspected case ng dengue, negatibo naman ang resulta ayon sa laboratory tests. Kung kaya't, malaki din ang kanilang pasasalamat na hindi gaanong problema ang sakit na ito sa kanilang bayan. (PIA batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50660)

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Raterta tops Batangas elims of Milo Marathon
08/21/2011 | 08:50 PM

Luisa Raterta moved closer to her goal of becoming the country’s top female runner with a scintillating win in the Batangas eliminations of the 35th Milo Marathon Sunday in Batangas City.

Focusing on the time needed to qualify in her age group, Raterta prevailed against the tough uphill course and breached the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 31 minutes and 42 seconds in the 21K eliminations.

"Ang main competitor ko ay oras at hindi yong ibang runners. Gusto kong makuha ang qualifying time sa age group ko na 1:35," the 29-year-old Raterta explained.

"Nahirapan nga ako kasi akala ko flat ang course pero paahon pala. Na-challenge talaga ako. Pero pagbalik madali na kasi pababa na ang ruta," added Raterta, who overtrained last year and failed to compete in the national finals.

Raterta was so focused on her goal that she posted an 11 minute differential over second placer Ellen Tolentino (1:42:07) and Maureen Ann Cruzada (1:52:37) of University of the Philippines-Los Banos.

Raterta's daughter Leonalyn made it a double celebration when she topped the women's 3K event with a time of 12 minutes and 22 seconds.

"Natutuwa talaga ako na magkapareho kaming nasa sports na ito," the beaming mother said.

In the men's side, the Kenyans dominated as expected with Eliud Kering topping the race. His compatriot Douglas Mwiti followed suit to make it a 1-2 finish for the visiting runners.

Kering, from Rift Valley, Nandi District in Kenya, submitted a time of 1:12:56 while Mwiti entered the finish line with a clocking of 1:13:40. Earning a podium finish was Dandelon Bumahit (1:21:35).

Like Raterta, the only female runner who qualified in the Batangas leg, Kering and Mwiti earned an all-expense spot in the Milo Marathon finals set in December.

Other male runners who qualified in different age categories were Angelito Lasibal, Alvin Canada, Marco Estrada, Rey Mart Fruelda, Joel Hernandez, Rolando Piamonte, Melvin Tolentino, Serafin Jr. Zulueta, Joselito Reyes, Ariel Marce, Edwin Manigbas, Cipriano Laylo, Mario Gagan, Jose Martin Paiso, Roberto Jr. Bacani and Leoncio Genon.

Organizers said that 6,729 runners participated in the race and helped raise money for 500 shoes which were given to difference beneficiaries under Nestle’s, the company which produces Milo, "Help Give Shoes" advocacy.

Next stop for this year's Milo eliminations will be at Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on Sunday. After Palawan, eliminations are set at Naga on September 4 and San Pablo on September 11.

A week after, the Milo Marathon qualifying races will be held at Ilo-Ilo (September 18), Bacolod (September 25), Cebu City (October 2), Tagbilaran (October 9), Cagayan De Oro (October16), Butuan (October 23), General Santos (October 30) and Davao (November 6). The National Finals is scheduled on December 11. --OMG/JVP, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230093/sports/raterta-tops-batangas-elims-of-milo-marathon)

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Shell decries accusations of not paying excise tax
08/24/2011 | 05:54 PM

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (Shell) denied reports Wednesday that it owes government billions of pesos in excise tax for import shipments of alkylate, a blending component for petroleum.

In a statement, Shell explained that alkylate is an intermediate product, and is therefore not subject to excise tax.

"However, when the alkylate is further processed into finished unleaded gasoline product that is fit and ready for consumption, the finished product is subject to the payment of excise taxes before [it] is released from Shell’s refinery," it added.

Alkylate, the company pointed out, is a blending component it uses to meet the Philippine National Standards (PNS) criteria set by the Philippine Clean Air Act for unleaded gasoline.

The substance is often used as a blending ingredient to enhance the octane in gasoline, and also tends to reduce ground-level smog that causes pollution in most urban cities.

Shell pointed out that the Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued an individual Authority to Release Imported Goods for the shipments in question, and ruled that they are "raw materials and/or blending components."

The firm admitted that in a sampling conducted by SGS Philippines in April and witnessed by both Shell and the Bureau of Customs, an alklate shipment has been found not to meet the PNS specifications.

"Shell has paid all the right taxes and strongly denies having engaged in any fraudulent activity, especially smuggling, as this is very much against its business principles," it stressed.

Shell has been dragged in the news by a resolution filed by Zambales Rep. Mitos Magsaysay, asking the House of Representatives to probe the failure of the Bureau of Customs to collect P1.6 billion in excise taxes from Shell’s alkylate imports.

Magsaysay said that instead of following the recommendations of Customs officers to file a case against the oil firm, Commissioner Angelito Alvarez had them removed from their posts.

"Why were the district collectors of Batangas and three other people who signed the report to charge Shell with 1.6 billion [in] non-payment of taxes and duties relieved by Comm. Alvarez?" Magsaysay asked via her Twitter account.

Alvarez has been contacted by GMA News Online but his office has yet to issue a statement as of this posting. — JM/VS, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230432/business/shell-decries-accusations-of-not-paying-excise-tax)

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Kering and Raterta rule Batangas leg of 35th National MILO® Marathon

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BATANGAS City, August 21, 2011--Kenyan Eliud Kering and veteran Luisa Raterte displayed their deadly form on Sunday to rule the Batangas leg of the 35th National MILO® Marathon here.

The 29-year-old Raterta of Sta. Rosa, Laguna finshed the 21-km. race in 1:31:42, while the 25—year-old journeyman Kering timed 1: 12:56 to lead a cast of 18 other runners who qualified to the National Finals on Dec. 11 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Despite the absence of strong rivals, Raterta found the flat and uphill route as a big challenge to maintain her speed from the onset and lead by almost 11 minutes over closest pursuer Ellen Tolentino, who clocked 1:42:07. Maureen Anne Cruzada was a distant third with a time of 1:52:37, while Era May Ong was fourth with 2:11:15 and Eizza Johann Ocado settled for fifth in 2:11:15.

“I was expecting a flat route but I was surprised that the course was uphill. It was a challenge of stamina and endurance for me at the start of the race, but it was a breeze going back downhill after the
turnaround,” said Raterta, a running coach and winner of the National MILO® Marathon 2010 Manila eliminations.

“My main competitor is time, not the other female runners. I wanted to make sure I get into the 1:35:00 age group qualifier for the finals.”

It was a vengeful win by Raterta, who failed to join last year’s National Finals due to injury from over training. “This year, my goal is to move up the ladder and be number one. I’m preparing two months prior to the finals to focus solely on training,” she stressed.

It’s a double victory in the Milo Marathon for Raterta as the runner and mother of 3 shares the spotlight with her 9 year old daughter, Leonalyn. The younger Raterta braved the icy rains and wind and topped the competitive 3k race in the recent National MILO® Marathon Manila elims with a 0:12:22 finish. “I’m very proud of my daughter’s achievements and I am very happy that we share the same passion in the sport.”

On the men’s side, Kering of Rift Valley, Nandi district, who just arrived in the country last May, led a 1-2 finish by the Kenyan runners following Douglas Mwiti’s time of 1:13:40 to finish second. Dandelon Bumahit was third with a time of 1:21:35, while Angelo Lasibal clocked 1:24:52 for fourth and Alvin Canada at the fifth spot with 1:26:27.

A total of 6,729 runners participated in the different race categories, which showed the continued rise and popularity of running in this southern part of the island. Five hundred Batangueno students and beneficiaries of the race’s “Help Give Shoes” advocacy also hit the track with their new running shoes.

Both Raterta and Kering will join other leg winners including Mercy Taypoc and Reynaldo Pascua of Ilocos, Hernani Sore and Jessa Mangsat of Dagupan, Robeno Javier of Olongapo and Jujet de Asis, Geraldine Sealza of Tarlac in the Finals, to vie for the Php 300,000 top pot for the men women’s champion won by Eduardo Buenavista and Flordeliza Donos last year.

From Batangas, the 17-leg race will shift to Puerto Princesa Ciy in Palawan on August 28, Naga on Sept 4 and San Pablo on Sept 11. Then the Milo Marathon heads to Ilo-Ilo (Sept 18), Bacolod (Sept. 25), Cebu City (Oct 2), Tagbilaran (Oct 9), Cagayan De Oro (Oct 16), Butuan (Oct 23), General Santos (Oct 30), Davao (Nov 6) with Manila Finals slated on December 11.

The 35th National MILO® Marathon heightens its commitment of building champions in sports and in life by continuing its advocacy of providing running shoes to underprivileged children. Last year, a total of 4,200 pairs were donated to public school children nationwide. This season, in line with Nestle’s celebration of 100 years, the advocacy aims to give 100 pairs of shoes to 100 students from 100 schools nationwide—a total of 10,000 more shoes donated.

The National MILO® Marathon is made possible by event sponsors, Bayview Hotel, Powerade, Summit, Timex, Air21 and the Department of Education. For more info on theNational MILO® Marathon and how to be part of its advocacy, visit the exciting new MILO® website.

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For more info on the National MILO® Marathon and how to be part of its advocacy, visit the exciting new MILO® website via www.milo.com.ph or be a fan of MILO® Philippines on Facebook.

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230432/business/shell-decries-accusations-of-not-paying-excise-tax)

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Buensalido Architects - Terraza De Barako
Hacienda San Benito Subdivision, Lipa

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Due to the “farm architecture” theme of the subdivision, the brief called for a structure that echoes this kind of aesthetic, at the same time projecting a Filipino character. Conceived as a simple “terrace” where visitors can experience the famous Barako coffee of Lipa, a thatched roof was situated on top of it to shelter the users from the elements. This shed along with its structural supports were strategically skewed diagonally to create a unique kind of perception of the space within. This strategy achieves a contemporary design, even if the selection of materials were very traditional.

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Batangas mayor to file disbarment case against Brillantes
By Sheila Crisostomo The Philippine Star
Updated August 25, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - A Batangas town mayor will file tomorrow a disbarment case against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for alleged forum shopping in an electoral protest case that he handled when he was still a poll lawyer.

Mayor Renato Federico of Sto. Tomas town, through his lawyer Demetrio Custodio, said Brillantes should be disbarred because he allegedly violated Canons 12.02 and 12.04 of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 04-94 which prohibit forum shopping.

“We have a rule in the law that says that you cannot file two or more petitions that are the same in prayers… A violation of this rule is ground for disbarment,” Custodio said.

Forum shopping is a ground for disciplinary action against an erring lawyer because it can delay, impede or obstruct the administration of justice.

Custodio said two of the three cases lodged with the Comelec against Federico were filed by Brillantes and another lawyer, Robespierre Cu, who represented Federico’s rival, Osmundo Maligaya.

One petition is seeking the proclamation of Maligaya as duly elected mayor of Sto. Tomas town in the 2010 polls. The other petition is seeking the same, plus the nullification of Federico’s proclamation.

“It should have been disclosed that there was a prior petition praying for Mr. Maligaya to be proclaimed and they could have not prayed for the third petition because it was exactly the same as the second petition. That is where the basis for the disbarment was found,” he said.

Asked for his comment, Brillantes said he had no idea about the complaint. “I don’t remember doing forum shopping. So I just have to study it when it is filed,” he said.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=67&articleId=720151)

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Country Cooking
Batangas cuisine: Simple, straightforward
By: Micky Fenix
Philippine Daily Inquirer
5:58 am | Thursday, August 25th, 2011

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Choosing our costumes proved to be a giddy exercise. There were giggles as the ladies changed into baro’t saya and the gentlemen into period barong, meaning 19th century. And then it was time to be in front of the camera. We posed with a scenery backdrop and some props and everyone was transported back in time.

That was just one of the adventures on a recent tour of Taal, Batangas. And we were at Villa Tortuga, one of the heritage houses transformed by Lito Perez into a destination.

Perez seems to make it his mission to rehabilitate any house in a town and then make it a tourist stop. In Vigan, Ilocos Sur, it’s the Arce Mansion. He’s slated to open another one in Sairaya, Quezon.

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He also has a costume-rental shop, Camp Suki, hence the availability of period clothes for tourists to don and have their souvenirs in sepia.

Throughout the day, we visited several of the houses that I had been to years ago on a research trip to document Batangas cooking and to find a venue for photographing those for a book. They didn’t look then the way they do now.

I’m happy to report that several Taal homes are back to their old glory days with their shiny wooden floors made of wide planks, walls decorated in colorful paintings, carved frames on doorways and the house treasures on display.

Our tour path took us to the Marcella Agoncillo Museum, Galleria Taal with its vintage camera museum, and the two houses of the Marella and Villavicencio families, the latter a wedding gift to Gliceria Marella by her husband, Eulalio Villavicencio.

We had begun the Taal tour at the Basilica. On my first visit, my guide then, Dindo Montenegro, was seething about the removal of the ceiling canvas by the former parish priest. Today the ceiling has been restored but only painted on the wooden ceiling.

Lito Perez was surprised to learn that the original ceiling was covered in canvas and I told him I had seen it rolled up in one corner of baptistery. I hope somebody knows where it is now.

Part of Perez’s tour is lunch at Villa Tortuga. With or without the costumes, you can have your fill of Batangas cookery. The chicken adobo sa dilaw (braised in turmeric) was given a last dollop of vanilla ice cream, Perez said, for an extra creamy sauce. There was sinaing na tulingan, small tuna pressed in salt and slowly cooked on a bed of dried kamias.

‘Caldereta’

Soup was tinola with malunggay leaves and two vegetable dishes, one with okra and the other with mushrooms, both delightful additions. With our tea and coffee, dessert was served, an all-yolk leche flan, sinful and spine-tingling.

A few weeks after the tour, I was back in Batangas City to judge a culinary competition, an event of SM that had the local cooks vying for the best version of caldereta and a coffee-based dessert. Corazon Alvina who heads the project has been going around the country conducting these competitions and interviewing the local cooks, documenting their recipes in video shown before the awarding ceremonies.

Dindo Montenegro in his Batangueño punto (accent) and a vocabulary a Tagalog might consider too deep to understand was a delight to hear once more as he annotated the competition. But it was the display of traditional cooking at the awards site that reminded me of that first visit to Taal where Dindo’s mother, Ka Ely, cooked the dishes that introduced me to Batangas cuisine.

Now that his mother is gone, his sister, Mayette, and nieces, Paula and Vangie, continue the cooking tradition. And so Dindo led me to the adobong dilaw and the taghilaw, pork innards thinly sliced then cooked in vinegar, equivalent to the bopis of the Central Plains. Remember the tinindag?, asked Dindo. How could I forget the Batangas barbecue that includes pork parts of meat, ears, heart and spleen made red with achuete. Next thing I knew, I was eating the tender pieces packed with so much flavor.

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I had written then that the apt descriptions for Batangas cooking should be “simple and straightforward.” That hasn’t changed.

Call 7250819, 7254562 or 0917-8246900 for Taal tour.

E-mail the author at Pinoyfood04@yahoo.com.

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Former Customs Commissioner, now our 1st district congressman Tomas Apacible and 3 other lawmakers show support for beleaguered Customs chief

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Alvarez finds ally in solons
By RAYMUND F. ANTONIO
August 21, 2011, 6:32pm

MANILA, Philippines -- Amid the transshipment scandal that exposed smuggling involving Customs officials and employees, Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez got a big boost of confidence from four lawmakers investigating the anomaly.

They said Alvarez should be credited for curbing smuggling, which they acknowledge to be a Herculean task.

Crossing political party lines, Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, San Juan Rep. Joseph Victor Ejercito, Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Farinas and Batangas Rep. Tomas Apacible gave Alvarez the vote of confidence.

At this difficult and trying time, Alvarez said could only take comfort in the media statement issued by Farinas and other congressmen during a congressional hearing last week.

“With due respect, I do not share that view (the ouster of Commissioner Alvarez). It is good that we now hear about such smuggling activities, although belated. It was Commissioner Alvarez who brought this matter out instead of sweeping it under the rug. We should give him credit for such. He has ordered a thorough investigation, a copy of the initial results of which has been furnished our committee,” Fariñas said.

Ejercito and Umali agreed that Alvarez should be given the benefit of the doubt as both maintained that he can still turn things around for good at BoC.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/331536/alvarez-finds-ally-solons)

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Customs files raps vs alleged smugglers behind missing container vans
Batangas Port
SOPHIA M. DEDACE, GMA News
08/25/2011 | 12:38 PM

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday filed before the Department of Justice smuggling charges against the suspects behind the alleged smuggling of 1,910 cargo vans that supposedly defrauded government of P240 million in potential revenues.

The cargo vans, which contained general merchandise, were supposed to be brought from the Port of Manila to the Batangas Port between May and June this year. But to date, the vans remain unaccounted for.

In its first transshipment-related complaint filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the BOC named the following as respondents: Loida Jalimao, proprietress and manager of Sea Eagle Trading; Lolita Clarin, proprietress and manager of LCN Trading; and Cecille San Diego, proprietress and manager of Moncelian Enterprises.

"There is reason to believe that the transshipped imported goods were diverted by the accused and their cohorts to evade payments of customs duties and taxes, in palpable violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines and other related laws," said Customs commissioner Angelito Alvarez at a news briefing at the DOJ.

Also named as respondents were Customs brokers Arceli Arellano, Merlyne Reyes, and Diosdado Bagon. Eight of Bagon's employees were also on the charge sheet.

GMA News Online tried but failed to reach importers Sea Eagle Trading, LCN Trading, and Moncelian Enterprises for their comments.

Missing cargo vans

The missing 1,910 cargo vans were part of the 2,219 transshipped containers by the three importers. However, only 309 were received by the Batangas District Office, and that the signatures attesting that the 1,910 vans made it to the Batangas Port were fabricated.

Alvarez said this resulted in loss of government revenue in duties and taxes "which should have been collected had the missing containers actually arrived in, received by, and assessed at the Port of Batangas."

The Customs chief added that documents submitted by shipping lines and freight forwarders showed security fees as well as full refunds for the missing containers were demanded.

"Said transactions undeniably prove that the consignees were in possession of the unaccounted containers and that they directly participated in, and benefited from, the fraudulent importations," he added.

House probe

The controversy over the missing transshipped vans was first brought to light during an inquiry of the House of Representatives’ ways and means committee.

Opposition lawmakers like Zambales Rep. Milagros "Mitos" Magsaysay later called for Alvarez's resignation for his alleged failure to prevent the cargo from being smuggled.

In the House proceedings, Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas quoted sources as saying that a certain Boy Valenzuela diverted the lost cargo to supermarket chain Puregold, which denied receiving ill-gotten shipment.

On Thursday, Alvarez said Valenzuela was not yet included in the charges filed with the DOJ because his name did not appear in the records of the consignees implicated in the alleged smuggling of the vans.

"The name could not be found in import entry declarations. That's the reason why it is stated that with the filing of cases, somebody supposed to be the least guilty will come out and point to us the real brains behind this syndicate," said Alvarez. — LBG, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230514/nation/customs-files-raps-vs-alleged-smugglers-behind-missing-container-vans)

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Buensalido Architects - Terraza De Barako
Hacienda San Benito Subdivision, Lipa

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Due to the “farm architecture” theme of the subdivision, the brief called for a structure that echoes this kind of aesthetic, at the same time projecting a Filipino character. Conceived as a simple “terrace” where visitors can experience the famous Barako coffee of Lipa, a thatched roof was situated on top of it to shelter the users from the elements. This shed along with its structural supports were strategically skewed diagonally to create a unique kind of perception of the space within. This strategy achieves a contemporary design, even if the selection of materials were very traditional.

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Source: www.arthitectural.com (http://www.arthitectural.com/buensalido-architects-hsb-terraza-de-barako/) mahanda po talaga dyan.. been there :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

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LOBO WATERSHED RE-GREENING AND PROTECTION. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Calabarzon enters into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Lobo Water District for the re-greening and protection of the Lobo Watershed in consonance with the launching of the National Greening Program (NGP) of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino. (L-R) DENR Calabarzon Regional Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria, Community ENR Office-Batangas City chief Laudemir Salac, Lobo Water District General Manager Dani Perez signs the MOA while Barangay Sawang chairman Rogidante Arguelles looks on during the MOA signing August 12 at Lobo Water District bunk house, Sitio Ulupong, Barangay Sawang, Lobo, Batangas. (Gaudencio L. Dela Cruz, DENR4A/PIA-Calabarzon

Source:www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50929)

mahanda po talaga dyan.. been there :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Nice to know that you have visited this place, hope you enjoy ...:cheers2:

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Bagong hepe ng pulisya, nanawagan ng suporta para sa katahimikan at kaayusan

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 25 (PIA) -- Sinabi ni Police Supt. Carlos Barde, bagong hepe ng Batangas City Police na pagtutuunan niya ng pansin ang pagresolba sa mga krimen sa lungsod lalo na ang may pinakamataas na insidente kasabay ng panawagan ng suporta sa mga mamamayan upang maisulong ang katahimikan at kaayusan dito.

Si Barde na tubong Lipa City ay umupo sa tungkulin bilang kapalit ni dating Police Supt. George Dadulo noong Agosto 16. Siya ay unang na destino sa Agusan Del Norte sa Mindanao bilang chief of police, nakapaglingkod din siya sa bayan ng Tuy, Tananuan at ang huli ay sa Calamba, Laguna.

Siya ay nag-aral ng dalawang taon sa PBMIT na ngayon ay Batangas State University (BSU) ng kursong Engineering noong 1981-1982, hanggang magpasyang pumasok sa Philippine Military Academy (PMA) at nakapagtapos noong 1997.

Ayon kay Barde, lubos siyang humanga sa lungsod dahil aniya isa ito sa kanyang napuntahan na maunlad at tahimik.

Nagpasalamat din siya kay Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha sa mainit na pag tanggap sa kanya at pagbibigay ng pagkakataon na mapag lingkuran ang Batangas City. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Calabarzon)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50919)

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Isulong ang Breastfeeding Tama, Sapat at Esklusibo
Monday, 22 August 2011

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Matapos ang dalawang beses na pagkaantala ng pambayang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Nutrisyon nitong buwan ng Hulyo at unang lingo ng buwan ng Agosto dahil sa masungit na panahon, sa wakas ay naisakatuparan din ang pagdiriwang noong ika-17 ng Agosto 2011.

Naging tema ng pagdiriwang ang Isulong ang Breastfeeding Tama, Sapat at Ekslusibo na dinaluhan ng mga day care at kinder pupils sa Bayan ng Calaca. Dumalo rin ang mga ina ng tahanan, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, mga kapitan at mga guro. Nagpaunlak din sa okasyon ang mga halal na opisyal ng bayan sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Larry Atienza at mga miyembro ng sangguniang bayan.

nutrition-month-celeb_2011_01Bilang panimula ng palatuntunan, nagkaroon ng parada na sinalihan ng mga batang day care at kinder na pinangunahan ng mga napiling A1 child ng bawat paaralan. Itinampok sa pagdiriwang ang pagpapahalaga sa breastfeeding at ang mainam na benipisyo nito sa paglaki at kalusugan ng sanggol. Nagpakulay sa okasyon ang game shows na nilahukan ng mga nanay ilan dito ang “cash o bukas” na kinapalooban ng pabilisang pagsagot sa mga katanungang may kaugnayan sa breastfeeding. Ang natirang pinakamahusay pumili ng tamang sagot ang naglaro sa final round at nilaanan ng PhP5000 halaga ng kitchen showcase at mga groceries bilang premyo. Dahil hindi nakuha ng contestant ang kitchen show case sa kahon na kanyang napili at sa pagtatawaran ay pinili niyang cash sa halagang PhP2000 ang kunin kapalit ng kahon na kanyang napili, minabuting magkaroon ng raffle upang bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga dumalo na mapanalunan ang bawat pirasong bumubuo sa nasabing show case. Nagkaroon din ng breast milk relay kung saan nagpaligsahan ang mga nanay sa paramihan ng mailalabas na gatas mula sa kanilang mga suso at tumanggap ng premyong PhP500 at groceries ang nanay na may pinakamaraming nahilis na gatas. Kinilala rin ang mga pinakamahuhusay na slogan ng okasyong ito at nakuha ng day care center ng Dacanlao ang ikatlong puwesto, Lumbang na Bata sa ikalawang puwesto ay Twinklers’ day care center sa sitio Matala ng barangay Cahil ang nakakuha ng unang puwesto

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Source: www.calaca.gov.ph (http://www.calaca.gov.ph/information-mainmenu-82/news-mainmenu-78/458-isulong-ang-breastfeeding-tama-sapat-at-esklusibo.html)

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Bagong Hangarin
August 24, 2011

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Panibagong pangkat ng opisyal ng Alay Lakad Foundation, Inc. ang humarap at nanumpa kay Gov. Vilma Santos Recto noong Agosto 22. Ang nasabing samahan ay may layuning lalong mapalawig ang pagtulong sa mga kapos-palad sa lalawigan. Sa mga nakalipas na taon ay naging mabisa ang misyon ng Alay Lakad Foundation para alalayan ang mga kapwa Batanggenyo sa pamamagitan ng hatid nilang mga proyekto at scholarship programs. At sa ngayon ay puspusan nilang pinagplanuhan ang matagumpay na Alay Lakad noong Setyembre 2. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo: Macc Venn Ocampo)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=200&sec=1)

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First in the Country
August 24, 2011

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Nilagdaan ni Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto ang Provincial Ordinance No. 002 Series of 2011 noong ika-22 ng Agosto kasama ang nagmungkahi nito na si BM Mabelle Virtucio at iba pang miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Ang ordinansang ito ang bubuo sa Council for Persons with Disabilities na tinuturing na kauna-unahan sa bansa. Kabahagi dito ang iba’t ibang sektor ng may kapansanan na siya namang pagtutulungang itaguyod din ng Mayors’ League. Bukod dito, ang mamumuno sa samahang ito ay ang mga empleyadong may kapansanan sa Kapitolyo. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo: Macc Venn Ocampo.

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=201&sec=1)

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PANAWAGAN NI GOV. VILMA SANTOS RECTO BILANG PAGSUGPO SA DENGUE

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Mga Magsasaka at Mangingisda Makikinabang sa Cash for Work and Training Program
Saturday, 20 August 2011

1,333 Calaqueñong magsasaka at mangingisda ang magiging tagapakinabang ng Rice Subsidy for Small-Scale Farmers and Fisher Folks thru Cash for Work and Training Program na ipapatupad sa Bayan ng Calaca buwan ng Agosto hanggang Setyembre.

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Kaugnay nito, nagsagawa ng pakikipag-ugnayan ang mga namumuno sa Tanggapan ng Pambayang Agrikultor na si Gng. Alicia Cabrera at pinuno ng Tanggapan ng Pambayang Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan na si Gng. Maharani Babasa sa mga kapitan ng barangay noong Agosto 5, 2011 upang talakayin ang magiging takbo ng implementasyon ng proyekto kung saan nakapaloob ang 34 barangay sa nasasakupan. Kasunod nito, isinagawa ang pangkalahatang pagpupulong noong ika-10 ng Agosto na dinaluhan ng 1,333 tagapakinabang. Dito’y inilahad ng dalawang pinuno ng tanggapan ang kabuuan ng proyekto, ang mabuting maidudulot nito sa kanilang pamumuhay at ang halagang kanilang matatamo mula dito. Inilahad din nila ang mga tagubilin ukol sa pagganap sa proyekto.

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Source: www.calaca.gov.ph (http://www.calaca.gov.ph/information-mainmenu-82/news-mainmenu-78/456-mga-magsasaka-at-mangingisda-makikinabang-sa-cash-for-work-and-training-program.html)

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DSWD Recognition
August 24, 2011

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Ipinahatid ni DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman ang kanyang pagkilala sa Provincial Government of Batangas sa pamamagitan ni Regional Program Manager Ruth Tacujan. Ayon sa DSWD, ang Batangas ang natatangi sa bansa sa pagkakaroon ng ordinansang bubuo sa samahang magtataguyod sa mga may kapansanan. Alinsunod ang alintuntuning ito sa Article 4.3 ng UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo: Macc Venn Ocampo)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=202&sec=1)

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Vilma Santos Recto and Kim Chiu, magbibida sa Star Cinema Film na "The Healing". Gov Vilma says she's excited with the project same as she did "Anak" with Claudine Barretto.

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Tulong Pangkabuhayan
August 24, 2011

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Pinagpapatuloy ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto ang kanyang hangaring tugunan at pahalagahan ang sektor ng agrikultura sa lalawigan. Kaagapay niya ang Office of the Provincial Agriculturist sa pamamahagi ng fingerlings ng bangus at tilapia para sa ilang magsasaka noong Agosto 22. Ang handog na pag-alalay sa kanila ay tanda ng pansing iniukol ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan sa mga pamamaraang magpapaunlad ng kabuhayan ng mga Batanggenyong magsasaka. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal – PIO Photo: Macc Venn Ocampo)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=203&sec=1)

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‘Child sexual abuse,’ tampok sa oryentasyon para sa mga estudyante

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 25 (PIA) -- Mahigit sa 100 estudyante mula sa Batangas City South Elementary School ang dumalo sa isinagawang Child Sexual Abuse Orientation na pinangunahan ng City Social welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Agosto 18.

Layunin ng oryentasyong ito na imulat ang mga kabataan, partikular ang mga Grade IV students, sa mga naging karanasan at pinagdadaanan ng mga batang inaabusong sekswal.

Ibinahagi rin sa aktibidad na ito ang mga ahensiyang dapat lapitan kung may naganap na pang-aabuso sa kahit sinumang tao.

Ayon kay Marieta M. Macatangay Grade VI teacher, napapanahon ang nasabing seminar para sa mga kabataan. Aniya, nagiging bukas ang mata ng mga bata sa mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran. Nagpasalamat din siya sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas para sa mga programang kapaki-pakinabang sa paghubog ng katuhan ng mga kabataan.

Ilan sa aktibidad sa orientation seminar ay ang pagpapanuod sa mga estudyante ng mga pelikulang tumatalakay sa incest at pedophilia. Dito ipinakita ang mga dapat gawin ng isang bata kung siya ay inaabuso.

Ayon kay Rod Dela Roca, resource speaker ng grupo, bukod sa mga magulang, maaaring magsumbong ang mga inabusong bata sa kaniyang mga kamag-anak, pari, guro at sa kagaya niyang social worker.

Mahalagang rin aniyang ituro sa mga paaralan ang pagiging responsable ng mga estudyante sa paggamit ng makabagong teknolohiya at pagiging magalang sa pakikipag-usap sa mga social network o maging sa cellphone upang maiwasan ang lumolobong kaso ng pang-aabuso sa mga kabataan. (Monina B. Fernandez, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=50917)

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[ABS-CBN] Ngayon palang, kaabang-abang na ang proyektong pagsasamahan nina Gov. Vilma Santos Recto at Kim Chiu.

Gov. Vilma says she's excited to work with Kim Chiu on this project.. same excitement as when she worked on 'Anak' with Claudine!

StarCinema Vilma Santos is here in the office for the story conference for her upcoming movie with Kim Chiu.

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c/o Bida Best 2011

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Araw ng mga magsasaka
ipinagdiwang sa Balayan

PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE
NEWS ITEM
August 25, 2011
043-9805206

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Balayan, Batangas- Nagtipon- tipon ang mga magsasaka ng bayan ng Balayan para ipagdiwang ang araw ng mga mag sasaka na binubuo ng ibat-ibang sektor ng mga magtatanim noong ika- 24 ng Agosto 2011.

Naging panauhin sa okasyon si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto kasama ang mga opisyal ng Balayan na pinangunahan ni Mayor Manny Fronda at Vice Mayor Meldos Castillio kasama ang Sangguniang Bayan.

Tampok sa pagdiriwang ng Balayan Farmers Day ang pag parada ng ibat-ibang sektor ng sakahan kung saan ipinakita sa publiko ang mga pangunahing produktong agrikultura ng nasabing bayan.

Ipinaabot ni Governor Vi sa mga magsasaka na suportado ng kanyang pamunuan ang adhikain ng mga ito na bigyang sigla ang pagsasaka sa lalawigan at ibigay sa mga nagsasaka ang suporta para mapayabong ang kanilang ani.

Isusulong ni Governor Vi ang modernisasyon ng sistemang sakahan sa pamamagitan ng pag bibigay sa mga mga ito ng modernong farming equipment at mga bagong uri ng mga binhi na matataas ang farm yield o bilang ng dami ng ani.

Pasimula nito ang paghahandog ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa mga magsasaka ng farm threshers o di makinang pansaka na inaasahang mapapablis ang pag-aararo ng mga lupang sakahan sa lalawigan.

Nakakasa na rin ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng Office of the Provincial Agriculturist at ng pribadong sektor ukol sa programa sa mga binhing pananim tulad ng palay at high value crops na ipapamahagi sa mga lugar sakahan sa lalawigan.

Kilala ang unang distrito ng lalawigan kung saan kabilang ang Balayan sa agrikultura at pangunahing produkto rito at pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ang pagtatanim ng tubo, palay at gulay. (Edwin V. Zabarte; Batangas PIO)

Source: media.wowbatangas.com (http://media.wowbatangas.com/newspapers-and-pio/pio-batangas-city/araw-ng-mga-magsasaka-ipinagdiwang-sa-balayan/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed)

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Nora hopes to meet Vilma while taping series in Batangas
By KAYE VILLAGOMEZ
August 26, 2011, 5:00am

MANILA, Philippines -- Nora Aunor is literally in a closer position to meet Vilma Santos as the returning actress commits to taping duties for a TV5 serial in Taal, Batangas where the actress-politician is Governor.

“Well, maganda nga kung mabibisita tayo ng kumare (Vilma) natin dito,” Nora said to TV5’s “Aksyon” news program Aug. 23. The superstar is currently in Taal for the small screen mini-drama “Sa Ngalan ng Ina.”

Nora added that it will be a wonderful opportunity to finally reunite with the Star for All Seasons to catch up and trade stories.

Going back to acting after eight long years sent the best Asian actress of the past decade into unfamiliar territory. Nora admitted that she feels as if she was starting over whenever she faces the camera.

“Parang nag-uumpisa akong muli tuwing haharap ako sa camera,” she told TV5 news.

On the set, the report also interviewed Nora’s young co-stars who play her children in the TV serial. They are Nadine Samonte, Eula Caballero and Edgar Allan Guzman who all claimed they were star struck when trading acting frames with the seasoned singer-actress.

Nadine, who recently jumped ship from GMA, said the opportunity is priceless. “Marami akong matututunan sa kanya (Nora) for sure kaya excited na excited na ako.”

Edgar Allan echoed Nadine’s comments. “There are scenes when I’m supposed to put my arms around her (Nora’s) back as her son and my character even gets to joke with her,” the “Ligo Na U Lapit na Me” actor said in Filipino.

For newcomer Eula, she feels the pressure to connect with Nora as her daughter. “I’m concerned with how I can play my part as her daughter,” said the TV5 discovery.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/332026/nora-hopes-meet-vilma-while-taping-series-batangas)

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Sandari Batulao: A rising mountainside community to rival Tagaytay
Tuesday, 23 August 2011 18:55

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WITH its cool weather, leisure attractions and proximity to Metro Manila, the city of Tagaytay in Cavite has long been a popular choice for individuals who are looking for a second home or vacation home.

Foreigners married to Filipino citizens and overseas Filipino workers also see Tagaytay as an ideal place to settle down and retire. Taking advantage of this great interest in the city, a number of residential projects have been developed in the area, ranging from subdivisions and townhouses to high-rise condominiums, all with the promise of delivering the best of Tagaytay living to its residents.

What started as a few houses along its ridge, the residential developments in Tagaytay soon spread throughout the city and to the neighboring towns of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo and Silang, prompting rapid growth not only in the city’s population, but also in the number of commercial and leisure establishments in the area. Although this spur of economic activity in Tagaytay has made it even more attractive to its prospective residents, there are several other aspects that buyers must consider before building their dream homes along this famous ridge.

One major characteristic of the land in Tagaytay is that it is vulnerable to erosion. Based on a study conducted by the City Government of Tagaytay, about 38.37 percent of the city’s total land area is naturally subject to severe erosion, affecting mountainous and strongly sloping areas along the ridge and on the eastern part of the city. The faulty farm management practice in the city has also increased the land vulnerability to soil erosion. Another factor is the city’s proximity to the Taal Volcano, making it very susceptible to volcanic eruptions, seismic activities and landslides.

Rapid land conversion from agricultural use to residential and commercial spaces has also left the city unprepared with the demands of having more residents living in the city. Heavy vehicular traffic in constricted areas due to the city’s limited road network has become a common gripe among residents and tourists alike, especially on weekends and holidays. Informal settlers have also emerged in certain areas of the city, damaging the once picturesque sceneries that this tourist destination offers.

Just a short 10-minute drive away from Metro Tagaytay is a burgeoning development from fast-rising real-estate developer Citystate Properties & Management Corp. that may just prove to be a better fit for those in the market for upscale vacation homes. Called Sandari Batulao, this 800-hectare mountainside township is located in the highlands of Nasugbu, Batangas, which boasts of the same cool weather of Tagaytay but without the urban problems that the city is currently facing. Nestled at the foot of the famed Mount Batulao, Sandari Batulao is poised to change the landscapes of Nasugbu with its pioneering concept of a high-end, eco-sensitive community that allows its residents to live a green life in style.

Master-planned with both its residents and the environment as top priorities, each step in the development of Sandari Batulao, from site planning to architectural design and construction, is executed with utmost respect for the environment, complementing the natural landscapes of the property rather than disrupting it. This ensures the sustainability of the community and allows it to retain its natural attributes even as it grows and continues to develop along with the needs and the demands of its residents.

Issues plaguing Tagaytay such as heavy traffic and overcrowding will never be a problem at Sandari Batulao because its well planned and designed road network allows residents to enjoy the leisure of space when driving around the community. The road layout also gives ample space for pedestrian walks and has provisions for planting strips to maintain the beautiful, natural scenery in the neighborhood. The project also promotes low-density development with 14 lots per hectare to maintain a high level of privacy and exclusivity.

Residents are also assured of ample water supply as Sandari Batulao is equipped with overhead water tanks and cisterns strategically placed in elevated portions of the property, allowing water to reach the residences naturally through gravity, without the need for costly booster pumps. The community may also tap into Sandari Batulao’s very own aquifer, or natural underground water deposit, as a source of clean, potable water. To protect these natural water sources as well as the river systems surrounding the township, Sandari Batulao will have its very own sewage treatment plant.

For the benefit and convenience of its residents, Sandari Batulao will offer a very wide variety of leisure and recreational choices as well as the necessary commercial establishments needed by the community. But what sets this township apart from other nearby developments is the myriad of nature-oriented, recreational amenities perfect for those who wish to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle. These include nature parks and picnic groves, a 52-hectare forest reserve and a 3-river system bounding the property for forest and river trail trekking, paths for hiking, biking and horseback riding, zip-line facilities, destination spa and restaurant, eco-challenge sports camp, kids’ campsite, hotel and eco-lodges.

Most importantly, all lots offered at Sandari Batulao are title-ready and available through a variety of payment and financing options, making that dream of owning a vacation home in the highlands of Nasugbu a reality for many. In fact, a number of existing lot owners is already set to construct their homes in September so they can start living that unique vacation lifestyle at Sandari Batulao by the summer of 2012.

Sandari Batulao, developed and managed by Citystate Properties and Management Corp. (CPMC), is located at Km. 77, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas, and is an hour-and-a-half drive from Makati via the South Luzon Expressway through Santa Rosa. Call (632) 894.3019 and 817.5876 local 162 or visit at www.sandaribatulao.com for more information.
In Photo: Perspective of the Commercial Area.

Source: businessmirror.com.ph (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/properties/15512-sandari-batulao-a-rising-mountainside-community-to-rival-tagaytay)

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Invest in a lot and learn to farm
By: Emman Cena
Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Inside the sprawling Hacienda San Benito in Lipa City, a restaurant serves organic cuisine that not only fills the stomach but also makes use of farm produce planted and raised by residents themselves.

Tucked away on the foothills of Mount Malarayat amid a backdrop of verdant landscape and a cascading pool is Terrazas de Barako, one of the farm estate’s prides, and touted to be the next organic cuisine destination in the country.

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THE 230-SQUARE meter restaurant is perfect for small group meetings and people who would like to experience the “haciendero” lifestyle overlooking the farm and coffee plantation while gorging on healthy cuisine.

True to the farm’s reputation of being a residential and wellness community, Terrazas de Barako seeks to promote a food culture grounded on organic ingredients and homegrown livestock products.

In a recent tour to the expansive property owned by Milrose Development Corp, members of the press were able to interview Chef Teresa Lobb who is at the helm of the restaurant.

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The British chef has more than 10 years of work experience cooking for some of Brunei Darussalam’s fine dining restaurants, and the British and Libyan royalties. She specializes in healthy and wellness cuisine.

The restaurant, located just a few meters from the main entrance, is open to the public but reservations must be made especially during peak seasons, according to Chef Teresa who herself is a lot owner in the 22-hectare hacienda.

ON TOP of hacienda living, owners can also make good investment from raising livestock or farming in their backyards.

Designed by Buensalido+Architects, the 230-square meter restaurant is perfect for small group meetings and people who would like to experience the “haciendero” lifestyle overlooking the farm and coffee plantation while gorging on healthy cuisine.

Terrazas de Barako also serves the world famous kapeng barako or the Philippine libereca and the delectable Maliputo fish from the Taal Lake.

“The promise of Terrazas de Barako is to stay as natural and organic as possible with ingredients locally produced and harvested from the hacienda. These are absolutely pesticide-free,” says Chef Teresa, who says she personally looks for ingredients inside the farm estate.

Menu options

Guests can enjoy a la carte or full course meals, or may request for a particular dish but prior arrangements must be made, says Chef Teresa. A full course meal costs about P1,700 per head.

At a press preview, the chef came up with a menu featuring roasted pumpkin and carrot soup with homemade bread rolls, and garden salad. The main course was pan-seared Maliputo fish, a hit among Terraza’s guests. The rare fish was served on mashed ube. The dessert was malunggay-crusted kamias tart with homemade coconut ice cream.

The chef says her menu is mainly on Western dishes, but she also works with local ingredients. She finds new ways of cooking using local produce.

“I don’t like to copy,” she says, adding that she enjoys playing with ingredients in coming up with her “personalized” menu.

CHEF Teresa Lobb has more than 10 years of work experience cooking for some of Brunei Darussalam’s fine dining restaurants, and the British and Libyan royalties.

Filipino ambiance

In line with the farm’s concept, Terrazas de Barako has a distinctly Filipino ambiance in a thatch-roofed terrace setting. The dining area is small but spacious enough to cater to small group meetings and can hold as much as 100 people.

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The restaurant is an eco-friendly structure with generous air flowing in and out of the small space thanks to wooden slat windows and its strategic location overlooking the farmlands. Across the restaurant is Capilla de Sagrado Corazon, a modern take to an open-air circular chapel.

Hacienda San Benito offers lots for investors and people who like to retire in this hacienda-type farm estate. Each lot has sizeable backyard for farming and tenants could also raise poultry, goats, even horses themselves, or have them under the care of hacienda farmers for a fee.


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AN ECO-TRAM to transport guests and lot owners who want to leisurely roam the vicinity.

Ricky Ocampo, Milrose president, says prices of lots inside the hacienda are competitive with condo rates in Manila. Their target buyers are new couples, Overseas Filipino Workers and urbanites who want a good investment or a retreat home not too far away from the city.

Hacienda lot owners can boast of the farm’s large apiaries (bee yards), koi ponds, and a club house. There are also eco-trams to transport guests and lot owners who want to leisurely roam around the vicinity.

On top of hacienda living, owners can also make good investment from raising livestock or farming in their backyards. For those who do not have prior farm management experience, a cooperative will assist them in making the most out of their lands, thus ensuring productivity and profitability. As lot owners, everyone will automatically become members of the cooperative with shares depending on their lot sizes. The cooperative also offers tending services for the owners’ farm and livestock property.

Source: business.inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/3281/invest-in-a-lot-and-learn-to-farm)

A Batangueño is among the recipients of the 2011 ALTC Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

An article from DFA identified as Dr. Renato Andrin Villano, a native of Balayan, Batangas, is a Senior Lecturer in Econometrics and Course Coordinator of the University of New England in Armidale,

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Dr. Villano was one of two Filipinos who received the awards at ceremonies held at the Sydney Opera House on August 16.

Rene, as he is fondly called by family and friends, is from Balayan, Batangas but grew up in Pili, Camarines Sur.

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Two Filipinos in New South Wales in Australia have been feted for their individual outstanding contributions to student learning, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

An article posted on the DFA website identified the Filipinos as Dr. Renato Andrin Villano and Sandra Seno-Alday, recipients of the annual citations from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).

"These citations are given by the ALTC annually in recognition and as reward for significant contributions made by individuals and teams to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period," the DFA article said.

It said Villano and Alday received the awards at ceremonies held at the Sydney Opera House last August 16.

Villano is a senior lecturer in Econometrics and course coordinator of the University of New England in Armidale.

He shared his citation with a UNE colleague, Pauline Fleming, "for successfully engaging students in statistics by providing a supportive learning environment and utilising assessment as a learning tool."

Villano holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics degree and Doctor of Philosophy in Economics degree from the University of New England (UNE) Armidale, the same article said.

He joined the University in 2001 and is now a Senior Lecturer in Econometrics at UNE. He is also an active researcher in the areas of applied econometrics, agricultural economics and rural development.

He was formerly an assistant scientist and visiting research fellow at the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna.

Rene, as he is fondly called by family and friends, is from Balayan, Batangas but grew up in Pili, Camarines Sur.

He arrived in Australia in 1990 and now resides in Armidale, New South Wales with his wife and two children.

On the other hand, Alday is a course coordinator and lecturer for International Risk Management of the University of Sydney Business School.

She is one of seven University of Sydney academics to receive the ALTC citation, being recognized "for effectively designing integrated assessment systems that inspire active and progressive learning, leading to increased dynamic learning capacity."

Alday is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. She finished her MBA in International Business at the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP) Europe in Paris, France.

She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Training and Human Resource Management from the Centre for Labour Market Studies, University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, and is completing her PhD Economics degree at the University of Sydney this year.

Currently a lecturer of the University of Sydney Business School, Alday received several awards for her outstanding performance in teaching and is an author of many conference papers, reports and journal articles in the area of business and management, the DFA said. — RSJ, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230642/pinoy-abroad/2-pinoys-in-south-wales-feted-for-contributions-to-student-learning)

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500 pares ng sapatos, ipinamahagi sa mga mag-aaral

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 26 (PIA) -- Limang daang pares ng sapatos ang ipinamahagi ng Milo sa may 500 mag-aaral mula sa limang eskwelahan sa lungsod ng Batangas noong idinaos dito ang 35th Milo Marathon Elimination Race. Ito ay bahagi ng “Help Give Shoes” advocacy ng nasabing kompanya.

Tumanggap ng pares ng Milo running shoes ang tig-100 estudyante ng Balete National High School, Sta. Rita Elementary School, Calicanto, San Isidro at Libjo Elementary Schools. Ang mga paaralang ito ay pinili ng Batangas City-DepEd upang tumanggap ng sapatos mula sa Milo. Noong nakaraang taon ay tumanggap ng 100 pares ng sapatos mula sa Milo ang mag-aaral ng Batangas National High School.

Ayon kay Andrew Neri, Milo Sports Executive, nakatakdang magpahagi ng sapatos sa 100 paaralan sa bansa sa taong ito, kaugnay ng 100 taong anibersaryo ng Nestle Phils., ang kumpanya ng Milo.

Inilunsad aniya ang Help Give Shoes Advocacy noong nakaraang taon dahil nakita nila na maraming kabataan ang tumatakbo na walang sapatos. Hangad nilang magsilbing inspirasyon ang mga sapatos na ito upang maabot ng mga kabataan ang kanilang mga pangarap lalo na sa larangan ng sports.

Idinagdag pa ni Neri, ang mga sapatos ay specially designed at hindi makikita o mabibili sa labas o commercial establishments. Bahagi ng pondo para sa proyekto ay mula sa registration fee ng mga runners ng Milo Marathon. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=51175)

I hope this initiative will also be implemented in our hometown

I hope this initiative will also be implemented in our hometown

where is your hometown if i may ask?:)

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Huwag mamigay ng limos sa mga pulubi - CSWDO

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 26 (PIA) -- Nananawagan sa publiko ang City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) ng Batangas City na huwag mamigay ng limos sa mga pulubi at sa halip ay ibigay ito sa mga concerned government agencies o charitable organizations na kinikilala ng local government unit upang siyang magbigay ng tulong sa mga ito.

Ayon sa hepe ng CSWDO na si Mila Española, mahigpit nilang ipatutupad ang Presidential Decree 1563 otherwise known as “Establishing an Integrated System for the Control and Eradicaiton of Mendicacy, Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for other Purposes."

Sinabi ni Española na ang mga pulubing ito, na kalimitan ay mga bata ay, madalas maaksidente sa kalsada. Upang mapangalagaan ang kanilang kapakanan at kaligtasan, hindi sila dapat limusan upang matigil na ang kanilang panlilimos sa kalsada at iba pang delikadong lugar.

Karamihan sa mga pulubing ito aniya ay mga Badjao na nakatira sa ilang mga coastal barangays sa lungsod, kung saan ang ilang ina ay dinadala ang kanilang mga sanggol sa panlilimos. Kalimitan silang tumitigil sa mga pangunahing kalsada, simbahan at paaralan.

Binigyang diin ni Espanola na hindi muna huhulihin ang mga manlilimos sapagkat pinag-aaralan pa ito ng mga pulis kung papaano isasagawa.

Sinasabi sa PD 1563 na ang ang isang pulubi ay may criminal liability at pwedeng parusahan ng multang hindi lalampas sa P500 o pagkabilanggo ng hindi lalampas sa dalawang taon o parehong kaparusahan ayon sa desisyon ng korte. Ang habitual na pulubi ay pwedeng parusahan ng multang hindi lalampas sa P1000 o pagkabilanggo ng hindi hihigit sa apat na taon. Maging ang mga magulang ng mga exploited o inaabusong mga batang pulubi ay pwede ring parusahan.

Kung ang isang tao naman ay magbigay ng limos, lumalabag din siya sa batas at pwedeng pagmultahin ng P20.

Ang mga manlilimos na menor de edad ay pwedeng hulihin bilang neglected children at dalhin sa custody ng DSWD.

Ang panlilimos ay nagbubunga ng kriminalidad, aksidente at sakit sa mga pulubi bukod pa sa ito ay lumalabag sa kanilang dignidad.

Upang maitaguyod ang hustiyang pangkalahatan at mabigyan ng kakayahan ang mga pulubi na matugunan ang kanilang mga pangunahing pangangailangan, ipinag-uutos ng PD 1563 ang pagpapatupad ng integrated development program para sa mga pulubi. Kasama rito ang rehabilitation, capability enhancement at mga preventive measures upang maiwasan ang panlilimos.

Samantala, sinabi ni Espanola na isa sa kanilang proyekto para sa mga Badjao ay bigyan sila ng pagsasanay sa paggawa ng bag at iba pang produkto na gawa sa water lily na marami sa ilang barangay kagaya ng Cuta at STa. Clara. Ang proyektong ito ay sa pakikipagtulungan ng Office of the City Veterinarian and Agricultural Services at ng Gawad Kalinga.

Sila din ay patuloy na sumasailalim ng counseling at education partikular sa Family Care Management, Self Enhancement at iba pang serbisyo ng CSWDO upang maging produktibo at responsableng mamamayan ng komunidad. (Angela J. Banuleos, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51185)

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Batas sa paggamit ng helmet, hihilinging amyendahan

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 26 (PIA) --H ihilingin ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Batangas City kay Senador Bong Revilla na amyendahan ang kanyang akdang Mandatory Helmet Act of 2009 upang maipasa ang panukalang ordinansang nagbabawal sa paggamit ng helmet sa poblacion at iba pang piling lugar sa lungod. Ito ay upang maiwasan ang mga krimeng ginagawa ng mga sakay sa motor kung saan ginagamit nila ang helmet upang maitago ang kanilang identity at maging mahirap ang paghuli sa kanila.

Bagamat ipinag-uutos ng batas na kailangang gumamit ng helmet ang mga driver at sakay ng motorsiklo para sa kanilang kaligtasan, ginagamit din ito ng mga kriminal ngayon na sakay ng motor upang upang maitago ang kanilang identity o pagkakakilanlan at huwag matugis ng pulis.

Ayon sa ulat ni dating Batangas City Police Superintendent George Dadulo sa session ng Sanguniang Panglunsod kamakilan, maraming krimen ang ginagawa ng tinawag niyang “motorcycle- riding in tandem” at ito ay malimit mangyari sa loob ng poblacion kung saan pinakamaraming krimen ang nagaganap ayon sa tala ng pulis. Ito ay sa dahilang ang poblacion at mga kalapit nitong lugar ang sentro ng komersyo, edukasyon at ng mga ahensya ng pamahalaan kaya't natural lamang na ito ay laging puntahan ng mga tao.

Dahil dito, inihain ni Konsehal Armando Lazarte ang panukalang "Ordinansa na Nagtatakda sa Hindi Pagsusuot ng Helmet ng mga Drayber at Pasahero sa mga Motorskilo na Dadaan sa Nasasakupan ng Poblasyon at sa Ilang Piling Lugar na Karatig nito sa Lunsod ng Batangas."

Ang mga lugar na ito ay ang Barangay 1-24 sa buong poblacion, kalsada mula sa Caedo Commercial Center hanggang sa kalyeng nagdudugtong sa poblacion, mga pangunahing kalye ng mga barangay Cuta at Sta. Clara at iba pang lugar na dapat ipagbawal ang paggamit ng helmet.

Subalit, ang panukalang batas na ito ay sasalungat sa Mandatory Helmet Act of 2009 kung kayat maghahain ng isang resolusyon si Lazarte kung saan hihilingin ng konseho ang tulong ni Senador Revilla upang amyendahan ang nasabing batas at mabigyang daan ang pagpasa ng kanyang panukalang ordinansa.

Samantala, mahigpit ding ipatutupad ng panukalang ordinansang ito ang speed limit na 30 km/hr sa lahat ng kalyeng panglungsod at 20 kms/hr sa mga kalye na karaniwang maraming tao o delikado. Ito ay alinsunod sa Batangas City Traffic Ordinance of of 1996 upang masiguro pa din ang kaligtasan ng mga naka motorsiklo kahit hindi sila nakahelmet.

Ang mga tauhan ng Traffic Development ang Regulatory Office ang sisita sa mga lalabag sa panukalang ordinansang ito kung saan hihingin ang lisensya at anumang pagkakakilanlan ng driver at pasahero ng motor. Kung walang maibigay na lisensiya o anumang pwedeng pagkakilanlan, pwedeng makumpiska ang motor hanggang hindi ito naibibigay ng driver. (Jerson Sanchez, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51189)

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Elimination race ng Milo marathon, matagumpay na naidaos sa lungsod

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 26 (PIA) -- Matagumpay na naidaos ang national Milo marathon elimination race sa Batangas City, Agosto 21, na nilahukan ng 7,500 mananakbo.

Sa 21K race, pinangunahan ng Kenyan na si Eliud Kering ang men’s division at ni Liza Raterta ng Sta. Rosa, Laguna ang women’s division. Tinapos ni Kering ang 21K sa loob ng 1:12:56, samantalang 1:31:42 ang nailatalang oras ni Raterta na nagbigay ng pagkakataon para magqualify sila sa Final Race ng Marathon sa December 11 sa Mall Asia.

Nanguna naman sa 10K men’s division si Richard Solano ng University of the East at pumangalawa sa kanya ang Criminology student ng Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Batangas na si Marco Vilog. Si Vilog ay varsity member ng LPU na lumahok at nanalo na rin sa iba’t ibang marathon competition.

Sa 10k women’s division, nag top si Grace Lara ng University of the Philippines. Sa 5K men’s division, nanguna si Kimbert Sarmiento mula NCR, at Lovely Gemeroy ng Sta. Rosa Runners Club sa women’s division.

Sa 3K-men’s, nanalo si Julito Herarman ng Dalipit Elementary School at Althea Krisma Abueg ng UP Los Banos sa women’s division.

Ayon kay Andrew Neri, Milo Sports Executive, taun-taon ay dumarami ang sumasali at lalong nagiging maayos ang pagsasagawa ng marathon sa lungsod.

Sinabi niya na sa taong ito ay gumamit ng electronic chips na awtomatikong nagtatala ng oras ng isang runner. Sa pamamagitan nito ay higit na naging organisado ang kumpetisyon.

Ipinaabot ni Neri ang pasasalamat sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas dahil sa pakikipagtuwang nito sa Milo Marathon. Aniya, napakalaki ng suporta ng city government kung kaya’t laging tagumpay ang proyekto.

Naging bahagi rin ng Milo Marathon ang Cheer Dance Competion kung saan tinanghal na champion ang Navera National High School at Wawa Elementary School.

Tumanggap ng award bilang Biggest Delegation ang Batangas National High School na may 766 runners. Ito din ang nahirang na may Fastest Delegation sapagkat nagtala ng 30:10.42 ang kanilang unang 25 finishers. Nauna rito ay namahagi ng 500 pares sapatos ang Milo para sa limang napiling paaralan sa lungsod ng Batangas. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51167)

Batangas is one of the top provinces with most dengue cases in CALABARZON..

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NDRRMC: 6,778 dengue cases, 33 deaths in Calabarzon (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230715/regions/ndrrmc-6778-dengue-cases-33-deaths-in-calabarzon)
08/27/2011 | 07:45 AM

At least 6,778 cases, including 33 deaths, have been recorded in Region IV-A or Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) so far this year, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.

In its August 26 report, the NDRRMC said Rizal, followed by Laguna and Batangas, had the most cases in the five provinces of the region.

"Department of Health IV-A records showed that) from January to (first) week of August 2011, there were 6,778 cases of dengue with 33 deaths recorded in the region," it said.

While Rizal had the most number of cases, Batangas had the most number of deaths at 11.

The cases include:


Rizal: 1,777 cases, nine deaths (0.51 percent fatality rate)

Laguna: 1,666, two deaths (0.12 percent)

Batangas: 1,621 cases, nine deaths (0.51 percent)

Cavite: 929 cases, five deaths (0.54 percent)

Quezon: 785 cases, six deaths (0.76 percent)


"Dengue surveillance team of DOH IV-A reported dengue cases are concentrated and clustered in identified breeding places of dengue-carrying mosquitoes like junk shops, vulcanizing shops, tires on top of roofs, areas with backyard piggery and subdivisions that are not properly developed," the NDRRMC said.

It said the DOH IV-A dengue surveillance team has intensified information education campaigns in affected areas.

For its part, the Department of Interior and Local Government informed local officials of Memorandum Circular 2011-116 enjoining local officials to undertake cleanup activities for two consecutive weekends.

The Department of Science and Technology provided technical assistance and distributed ovicidal/larvicidal (OL) mosquito traps in dengue hotspots.

In Laguna, Governor Jeorge Emilio Estregan released P10 million for dengue prevention and control, including buying medicines and fluids for dengue victims; and buying fogging machines and medical supplies. — LBG, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/230715/regions/ndrrmc-6778-dengue-cases-33-deaths-in-calabarzon)

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President Benigno Aquino III pays his last respects to veteran journalist Raul Beltran

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REMEMBERING RAUL. President Benigno Aquino III pays his last respects to veteran journalist Raul Beltran at the St. Peter Memorial Chapel in Quezon City Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Remains of journalist Raul Beltran transferred to Batangas hometown (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/48725/remains-of-journalist-raul-beltran-transferred-to-batangas-hometown)
INQUIRER.net
10:01 am | Saturday, August 27th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of veteran journalist Raul Beltran were transferred this Saturday morning at his hometown in Nasugbu, Batangas in time for his interment on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Beltran died Tuesday morning from a three-month bout with lung cancer at the Lung Center of the Philippines. He was 62.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III paid his last respects to Beltran of the Journal Group of Publications at the St. Peter Memorial Chapel along Commonwealth Avenue in Tandang Sora, Quezon City Thursday afternoon.

Beltran covered President Aquino during his nine-year (1998-2007) stint as member of the House of Representatives.

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/48725/remains-of-journalist-raul-beltran-transferred-to-batangas-hometown)

Ian de Leon bonds with mom Nora Aunor on set of miniserye "Sa Ngalan Ng Ina" in Taal, Batangas.
By William R. Reyes

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To say that Kristoffer "Ian" de Leon is happy about his mom, Superstar Nora Aunor's comeback in showbusiness, is an understatement.

Ian, Nora and Christopher de Leon's only son, was gushing with happiness when interviewed by PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on the set of the TV5 mini-serye Sa Ngalan Ng Ina in Taal, Batangas.

Read more, click here (http://www.pep.ph/news/30832/Ian-de-Leon-bonds-with-mom-Nora-Aunor-on-set-of-miniserye)

Source: www.pep.ph (http://www.pep.ph/news/30832/Ian-de-Leon-bonds-with-mom-Nora-Aunor-on-set-of-miniserye)

Proclamation No. 240 - Special Non-working day in Malvar Batangas on September 27, 2011
Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2011 by Rafael Alonso



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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION NO. 240
DECLARING TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2011, AS A SPECIAL
(NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALVAR, BATANGAS

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Malvar, Batangas marks the 146th birth anniversary of General Miguel Malvar on Tuesday, 27 September 2011;
WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Malvar, Batangas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR., Executive Secretary, by authority of His Excellency, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, do hereby declare Tuesday, 27 September 2011, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of Malvar, Batangas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
Done in the City of Manila, this 18th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eleven.

By authority of the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR.
Executive Secretary

Source: networkedblogs.com (http://networkedblogs.com/mcGAI)

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A town of heroes
Posted on August 11, 2011 05:05:49 PM

TIME-STRAPPED Manileños often dream of traipsing to exotic places in order to ease the drudgery of city life. They forget that a few hours away, “satellite destinations” in Southern Tagalog are ready to receive them.

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The Marcela Agoncillo Museum

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A dressed-up guest at Villa Tortuga

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The mural at the Caysasay Church

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The interior of Taal Basilica

“We have everything,” said Cecil Aranton, a Department of Tourism (DoT) official representing Region IV. “White sand beaches, waterfalls, flora and fauna…everything is here.”

The DoT recently launched a daylong heritage tour showcasing Taal, Batangas, a preserved Spanish colonial village in the Southern Tagalog region, as a way of diversifying tourist products in Manila and its environs.

“The tour was designed to entice tourists to explore other destinations near [the city],” said Elizabeth F. Nelle, director of DoT’s office of product research and development.

“These day tours address the needs of tourists who have less time to travel or to stay overnight in a destination such as Taal.”

The tour begins at Taal Basilica (also known as Basilica de San Martin de Tours), which sits beside the municipal hall and fronts the town plaza -- a classic example of Spanish city planning. Designed by Luciano Olivero and finished in 1865, it is the biggest Catholic church in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.

The structure that stands is actually its third incarnation: the first was built in 1575 and destroyed in 1754 when Taal Volcano erupted; the second, erected in 1755, was reduced to rubble by an earthquake that hit the town in 1849.

“When we say ‘Taal’ we think of the volcano,” said couturier-cum-tour guide Lito Perez, proprietor of Villa Tortuga, another of the town’s attractions.

“Filipinos are not aware of what can be found here.”

The heritage tour consists of 30-minute stops, including the Marcela Agoncillo Museum, one of the oldest houses in Taal as it was built in the 17th century. It contains memorabilia commemorating the life of Agoncillo, principal seamstress of the flag that was waved in Kawit, Cavite, when Philippine Independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898.

Other places of interest include the Leon Apacible Museum, ancestral home of Apacible who was a delegate to the 1898 Malolos Congress (heroes such as Jose Rizal, a classmate of Apacible’s, and Mariano Ponce congregated at this house); Caysasay Church and Sta. Lucia Well, the latter supposedly imbued with healing powers; and Galleria Taal, a museum containing old cameras from the 1800s and 1900s, daguerreotypes from 1860-1880, and photographs from the American occupation, World War II and the Liberation period.

“We call this a town of heroes,” said Mr. Perez, who pointed out that Taal, Batangas is also the home of Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, dubbed the “Forgotten Heroine of the Philippine Revolution.”

Villavicencio, a woman of wealth and influence, financed the Revolution, provided arms to Emilio Aguinaldo and funded printings of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The Villavicencio House has a secret trapdoor that leads to an underground room, where leaders plotted and planned the Revolution away from the eyes of the Spanish.

The highlight of the heritage tour is a visit to Villa Tortuga, where guests are provided with period costumes. Dressed as Maria Clara, Padre Damaso, or members of the guardia sibil, guests are photographed and later given an “antiqued” 5x7-inch sepia portrait.

They are then treated to a five-course meal in a setting that exudes “the full colonial ambience.” Entrees include Adobo sa dilaw, a version of the Filipino favorite that uses chicken and ginger; and a pork-and-pineapple recipe from a 1920s cookbook.

“Villa Tortuga is different because it’s experiential. It’s not just look-see,” said Mr. Perez, who came up with the concept. “You feel it because you’re dressed up.”

Although not a native son of Taal, Batangas, he was drawn to it by its beauty and historic character.

“It’s so near Manila,” he said. “More people should visit because there’s so much history here.”

For inquiries on Villa Tortuga, call 725-0819, 725-4562 or 0917-824-6900 or e-mail lito_pperez@yahoo.com..

Source: www.bworldonline.com (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Weekender&title=A-town-of-heroes&id=36339)

Congratulations
to
our kababayan from Lipa city Sgt. Usman Anterola,
Team Capt/Paddler of The Philippine Dragon Boat

congratulation the Cobra Philippine Dragon Boat Team, lead by our kababayan from Lipa city Sgt. Usman Anterola, for winning and setting new world records in the International Dragon Boat Federation’s 10th World Championships held recently in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The Philippine Dragon Boat team has brought to our country honor and recognition by displaying superiority and excellence in the international competition. For that they deserve no less than our respect and support."

The Philippine Dragon Boat Team, currently the defending champion in the prestigious IDBF World Championships, dominated in five rowing events and set two new world records, besting countries such as Australia, Hungary, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago. The team won a total of five gold medals and two silver medals.

The Philippine Dragon Boat Team is composed of men and women from the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Air Force.

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Sgt. Usman Anterola of Lipa city, also Team Captain of the World Champion Philippine Dragon Boat Team holds one of the two Championship Cups won by Team Army.

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Sgt. Anterola of Lipa city, PFC Bayson and PFC Sabijon celebrate their win.


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The men in their Army Green!

Source: Philippine Army Dragon Boat Team (http://www.facebook.com/pages/PHILIPPINE-ARMY-DRAGON-BOAT-TEAM/127328900611218)

Congratulations
to
Chief Insp. Virgilio Rubio (CIDG-Batangas)
one of the awardees of VACC awards

We knew that if someone we can trust,
then it must be you.
Well done sir!!!

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PNoy's 'daang matuwid' gets VACC award
by Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 08/26/2011 7:39 PM

MANILA, Philippines - The Volunteers against Crime and Corruption (VACC) marked its 13th founding anniversary with an awards ceremony this morning to express the group's gratitude to individuals from the various pillars of the criminal justice system and the media, who, in one way or another, contributed to the campaign against crime and corruption in the country for the year 2010-2011.

Read more, click here (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/26/11/pnoys-daang-matuwid-gets-vacc-award)

LINK: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/26/11/pnoys-daang-matuwid-gets-vacc-award)

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Typhoon "MINA":Continuous rain over most parts of Luzon; rain and strong winds over Batangas Area

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Southern Luzon including some part of Batangas will have monsoon rains becoming widespread rains over the Western section which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Source: www2.pagasa.dost.gov.ph (http://www2.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/)

Apology for Hong Kong victims
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@ABSCBNNews @willardcheng Mr.President,I believe the point here is NOT to really apologize in behalf of Capt.Mendoza,rather,to apologize in behalf of the GOVERNMENT,because had the "situation" been handled well (by government) we probably didn't have to reach this far...may pusibilidad na hindi tatagal ng 10-oras at maiiwasan sana ang casualties. The same goes to the local government of Manila & the PNP.

kabayan, what is your opinion regarding Pnoy's rejection of call for apology for Hong Kong deaths?

Meanwhile our Vice Governor Mark Leviste on his Facebook, advises Pnoy to apologize as saying : How difficult and/or expensive is it for Government & the PNP to apologize to the (Manila hostage) victims & provide them financial compensation?? They should "never ruin an apology with an excuse". As the saying goes; when you realize you've made a mistake, make amends immediately. Ika sa amin (sa Batangas) ; "masmasarap kumain ng bulalo habang mainit pa".

Vice Gov. added verse from Proverbs 11:2 , that is said "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." (link: markleviste (http://www.facebook.com/markleviste))

Our Catholic bishop also urges the Aquino administration to fulfill its promise and hold accountable those liable for the bungled rescue of the victims in the 10-hour hostage crisis at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Again, Kabayan, If your president asks you to apologize for Manila hostage tragedy, what could or should you be done about this situation ...?:cheers::cheers:

Batangas Events

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MILO AAK Super Karate Kids @ SM Supermalls
Sunday, 28 August 2011
at the Event Center of SM City Batangas
Go AAK Warriors! Keep Fighting and see you all there!
Source: smcitybatangas (http://www.facebook.com/smcitybatangas)

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It's a fitness date with Ms. Chinggay Andrada on August 31, 2011
Source: smcitybatangas (http://www.facebook.com/smcitybatangas)

Batangas Events

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For further details and prizes, please visit mountainbike.box.com.ph (http://mountainbike.box.com.ph/tag/batangas/)

These are some of the photos I took while traveling along these places.Take note of the present face of the town proper of the mentioned towns.I was not able to take photos of Batangas City proper because it is not along our way. I'm sorry for the poor picture quality and limited photos. I was not also able to get photos of Lipa City. Batangas City and Lipa City are very interesting places to take photos of development and investments.

SAN JUAN TOWN PROPER
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Soon to Open Puregold Jr. in San Juan Batangas. Sorry again for the bad angle..: Lol:
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ROSARIO TOWN PROPER
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Rosario, Batangas Crossing where Jollibee, Andok's and Mercury Drug are located.
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IBAAN TOWN PROPER
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Wow...Andok's Ibaan
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BATANGAS CITY
SM Hypermarket formerly Macro Batangas
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SAN JOSE
The first time I saw this newly built school.
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Town Proper
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http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose2.jpg

The next time I'm going to travel around Batangas I'll make it sure to have my digicam fully-charged so that I can capture more of what I believed to be "Towns and Cities of Potentials in the Southeastern Batangas: Dance2:"

These are some of the photos I took while traveling along these places.Take note of the present face of the town proper of the mentioned towns.I was not able to take photos of Batangas City proper because it is not along our way. I'm sorry for the poor picture quality and limited photos. I was not also able to get photos of Lipa City. Batangas City and Lipa City are very interesting places to take photos of development and investments.

SAN JUAN TOWN PROPER
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Soon to Open Puregold Jr. in San Juan Batangas. Sorry again for the bad angle..: Lol:
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ROSARIO TOWN PROPER
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http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario2.jpg
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Rosario, Batangas Crossing where Jollibee, Andok's and Mercury Drug is located.
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http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario7.jpg

IBAAN TOWN PROPER
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Wow...Andok's Ibaan
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http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Ibaan3.jpg
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BATANGAS CITY
SM Hypermarket formerly Macro Batangas
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The very relaxing highway of Northern Batangas City
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SAN JOSE
The first time I saw this newly built school.
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Town Proper
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose1.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose2.jpg

The next time I'm going to travel around Batangas I'll make it sure to have my digicam fully-charged so that I can capture more of what I believed to be "Towns and Cities of Potentials in the Southeastern Batangas: Dance2:"

These are some of the photos I took while traveling along these places.Take note of the present face of the town proper of the mentioned towns.I was not able to take photos of Batangas City proper because it is not along our way. I'm sorry for the poor picture quality and limited photos. I was not also able to get photos of Lipa City. Batangas City and Lipa City are very interesting places to take photos of development and investments.

SAN JUAN TOWN PROPER
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJuan.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJuan2.jpg
Soon to Open Puregold Jr. in San Juan Batangas. Sorry again for the bad angle..: Lol:
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Puregold.jpg

ROSARIO TOWN PROPER
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario2.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario3.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario4.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario5.jpg
Rosario, Batangas Crossing where Jollibee, Andok's and Mercury Drug is located.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario6.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Rosario7.jpg


IBAAN TOWN PROPER
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Ibaan.jpg
Wow...Andok's Ibaan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Ibaan2.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Ibaan3.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Ibaan4.jpg

BATANGAS CITY
SM Hypermarket formerly Macro Batangas
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http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SMHypermarket.jpg
The very relaxing highway of Northern Batangas City
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SAN JOSE
The first time I saw this newly built school.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose.jpg
Town Proper
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose1.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJose2.jpg

The next time I'm going to travel around Batangas I'll make it sure to have my digicam fully-charged so that I can capture more of what I believed to be "Towns and Cities of Potentials in the Southeastern Batangas: Dance2:"


Wow!! Thanks sir. Good effort. Looking forward to see more new photos coming up from your fully charged digicam :) and hoping to visit these towns in near future.:applause::applause::applause:

Our very own "World Famous"
Sining Kumintang ng Batangas

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Fundacion Guasipati Danzas Venezuela - Festival dei Cuori 2011

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Basilica di Sant'Elena, Brazil - Sciampitta Festival 2011

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Recognition around the world

Sining Kumintang ng Batangas, the Official Cultural Performing group of the Province of Batangas was founded by Engineer Vicente P. Cordero in 1980, and was formally organized in 1992. Since then it has established itself professionally and artistically as one of the premier dance companies in the country today. Composed of enthusiastic high school students and alumni of Bauan High School and ably supported by the faculty, staff and parents, the group has performed extensively in Batangas, its neighboring provinces and in Malacañang Palace, Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Manila presenting full length productions of Philippine folk dances and music. The group has been consistently invited at command performances in Malacanan palace for visiting dignitaries and corporate events as well.

The group has joined forces with other Filipino folk dance companies here and abroad in various productions and has toured Asia, Europe and the United States of America. In addition to its extensive touring program, SKB continues to offer free community workshops on Philippine dance, train the youth, most of whom have no prior dance training in basic Filipino folk dancing. Sining Kumintang members in turn share their knowledge and experience in Philippine folk dance with their own communities, parishes, and school organizations either by performing, teaching, consulting, coordinating, and/or producing cultural programs.

Sining Kumintang participated in its first Conseil International des Organizations de Festivals de Folklore et d’Arts Traditionnels ( CIOFF ) festival in 1997 in Israel organized by MAATAF. They were also one of the groups invited by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in the 1998 World Folklore Festival Manila, one of the biggest festivals organized by CIOFF Philippines. In the same year, SKB was chosen as the country’s Cultural Ambassador of Goodwill to the International Folklore Festival held in the U.S.A., France and Italy along with 50 other countries from all over the world. In the year 2000, SKB was chosen as the official Philippine representative to the 2nd World Folkloriada in Tokyo, Japan as one of the 73 countries invited for the event, where they were proclaimed as the top performers of the festival. SKB is considered as the Department of Tourism Cultural representatives to their foreign dignitaries and guest, here and abroad.

August of 2003, the group participated in the International Folklore Festival and Folk Arts Fair in Szazhalombatta, Tokol, Rackeve and Budapest , all in Hungary. Awarded as the Best Performing Group out of 15 participating countries and the Peoples Choice award, as voted by the local and foreign audiences.

In the year 2004, the Sining Kumintang ng Batangas toured the East and West Coast of the United States of America, to join the Filipino community in Celebrating the Philippines Independence Day. In the same year, Sining Kumintang ng Batangas became the Philippine representative to the 2004 Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Festival held in the same city on September 2004.

During the closing of the World Expo 2005, a huge and wide expositions of different Nations from Around the globe in Aichi, Japan , the Sining Kumintang ng Batangas performed the cultural presentation program along with other Philippine performing groups such as the Resident companies of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, some showbiz personalities and National champions in some regions of the country.

United States of America was not far from the heart of SKB, Cultural performances in California such as San Jose, Sacramento, San Francisco,, Daly City, San Diego and Los Angeles in the year 2006. Lauded for its commendable performance by the young and talented students, the group went back again, as requested by numerous Impresarios in U.S.A. during summer of 2008. This time, aside from the said places, the group also performed in other cities in California such as Oakland, Napa, Vallejo, to name a few, and to Chicago.

Known for its youthful exuberance and unparalleled discipline, the group was proclaimed the 1997 National Champion in Folk Dancing by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. Sining Kumintang is also a recipient of Cultural Center of the Philippines Performing Arts Grant and has since participated in the Center’s annual and special productions, festivals and other projects.

Earnestly fostering cultural awareness in today’s generation – the group never loses sight of its goals and objectives as an example to the youth. These are to develop the personality and self-confidence of its members; preserve and share the Filipino heritage through the language of dance and music, and lastly to keep students culturally active in order to shield them from bad influences. It is in this light that the group continues to gain the skills, mastery and appreciation of Philippine Culture, to expand and to grow in their chosen art.

Source:www.siningkumintang.com (http://www.siningkumintang.com/about)

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Dayologo sa Pagsasaka
August 25, 2011

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Balayan, Batangas - Nagtipon- tipon ang mga magsasaka ng bayan ng Balayan para ipagdiwang ang araw ng mga mag sasaka na binubuo ng ibat-ibang sektor ng mga magtatanim noong ika- 24 ng Agosto 2011.

Binigyang sigla ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagdiriwang ng Balayan Farmers day Celebration na ginanap noong ika- 24 ng Agosto 2011 kung saan binigyang pagkilala ang mga magsasaka sa kanilang kontribusyon sa pamayanan. Naging tampok sa okasyon ang Farmers Parade (inset photo) kung saan ipnakita sa publiko ang mga nangungunang produktong agrikultura ng bayan ng Balayan.( capitol photo/Edwin V. Zabarte/PIO Batangas

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I heard that our very diligent Congressman Tomas Apacible was a no- show in this events despite an invitation by Balayan Farmers Federation for him to appear as one of the guest speakers, according to his representative "He's incredibly busy in congress….”m)):D

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ROSARIO VS. DENGUE
Posted on Wed Aug 17, 2011

Hindi po lingid sa inyong kaalaman ang suliranin n gating bansa sa pagkalat ng sakit na dengue. Upang maiwasan po natin na tayo at ang ating mga mahal sa buhay ay mabiktima ng dengue, sundin po natin ang mga sumusunod na payo ng Batangas Provincial Health Office na 4S:

1. Seek and destroy – Hanapin at puksain ang lahat ng maaaring pamahayan at pangitlugan ng mga lamok at kiti-kiti sa loob, labas, at paligid ng ating mga bahay.
2. Self-protection measures – Gumamit ng kulambo kapag natutulog. Makakatulong din ang paggamit ng mga insect repellant. Pagsuotin din ng knee-length na medyas, o pantalon, jogging pants o pajama ang mga bata upang maiwasang sila ay makagat ng lamok.
3. Seek early consultation – Huwag pong ipagpaliban o ipagwalang bahala ang mga sintomas ng dengue.Magpatingin agad sa doktor sa mga unang sintomas pa lamang ng sakit na dengue upang maiwasan ang paglala nito na maaaring maging dahilan ng pagkamatay ng pasyente.
4. Say no to indiscriminate fogging – Ang pagpa-fogging po ay isinasagawa lamang sa mga lugar kung saan nagkaroon ng outbreak ng dengue. Wala pong pinakamahusay na panlaban sa dengue at pagtataboy ng mga lamok na nagdadala nito kundi ang paglilinis ng ating kapaligiran.


Ang paglaban sa dengue ay hindi lamang tungkulin ng pamahalaan. Ito po ay laban din ng bawa’t mamamayan.

Isang paalala po mula sa Batangas Provincial Health Office, at ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Rosario, sa pangunguna ni Mayor Felipe “Mamay Ipe” Marquez.

Source: www.rosariobatangas.gov.ph (http://www.rosariobatangas.gov.ph/rosario/news/15439/rosario_vs_dengue)

Ian de Leon bonds with mom Nora Aunor on set of miniserye "Sa Ngalan Ng Ina" in Taal, Batangas.
By William R. Reyes

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To say that Kristoffer "Ian" de Leon is happy about his mom, Superstar Nora Aunor's comeback in showbusiness, is an understatement.

Ian, Nora and Christopher de Leon's only son, was gushing with happiness when interviewed by PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on the set of the TV5 mini-serye Sa Ngalan Ng Ina in Taal, Batangas.

Read more, click here (http://www.pep.ph/news/30832/Ian-de-Leon-bonds-with-mom-Nora-Aunor-on-set-of-miniserye)

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Ang ganda naman ng location nila. sa hisoric district ba ng taal?

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The Making of a Hero (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/others/the-making-of-a-hero/)
By Dyn Hernandez (http://www.wowbatangas.com/author/d)

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Today is National Heroes’ Day. How it will be commemorated by Filipinos, we’ll see it through news on TV or hear it over the radio.

Most of the heroes this holiday was dedicated for had long been gone on earth like Apolinario Mabini, a Batangueño and one of the country’s national heroes. But there are still a lot of them living and breathing on the same space with us. They are today’s unsung heroes.

What are the qualifications for someone to be called a hero? Or should there be? Being called a hero could probably be the greatest appellation an individual can have in his life.

Heroes are often associated with a life expired due to unshaken principle. Guns, armours, bloody battles, heroes abound. They save and protect lives. I know a lot of them. I know you know a lot of them, too.

When our OJT Jane and I attended the first Batangas Educators’ Convention where CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 Efren Peñaflorida was the resource speaker, I have seen numbers of heroes in the venue. Educators, mentors, teachers, however you call them, they are some of today’s unsung heroes.

September of last year, when typhoon Ondoy hit the country, heroes emerged from different parts of the country. These are the people who saved lives, people who contributed something for some lives to continue even when it seemed no chance left.

Most of us have family members or friends who are struggling overseas in search for a greener pasture. We, here in WOWBatangas, appreciate OFWs who are sacrificing each day of their lives they could have spent with their loved ones here in the Philippines in exchange of opportunities to provide the latter with a more comfortable life.

Heroes are everywhere. He/She may be sitting next to you. A hero may be living in you. You could be one of today’s unsung heroes. You need not to be perfect to be a hero. You don’t need the approval of anyone. You don’t need power or authority to make this world a better place and be considered a hero. Okay, so that may seem so idealistic or so immense for most of us. But believe me, it’s NOT impossible.

Have you seen the movie Pay It Forward? Normally, when we did something good for somebody, we expect that somebody would do the same thing to pay you back. But in the movie, instead of paying backward, the characters pay it forward. If i did a good deed to you, you have to pay it forward by doing something good to three other people. And each of those three persons would pay it forward to three other persons until you have like a pyramid of good deed.

I won’t be telling the movie summary, you can Google it. I remember our teacher in Theology II asked us to materialize that idea of paying it forward. It felt fulfilling. If each one of us could actually do it, who knows how far your good deed could go.

As a conclusion, aside from saving and protecting lives, making a difference (and I mean positive difference) in the lives of other people is one easy way for you to be a hero. You may not be realizing it, but you can be a hero even without a medal of valor or a monument at the heart of the city.

Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/others/the-making-of-a-hero/)

One of best websites..

About the author
Dyan Hernandez - who has written 669 posts on WOW Batangas.
Dyan finds herself in the world of multimedia and online publishing. Aside from being a website content writer, she is a movie fan, an aspiring stylist, a beach bum, and a self-confessed Gleek. Dyan, who does paper clay trinkets, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English.

Today, tomorrow, regular holiday in the Philippines

Today (August 29, 2011), National Heroes Day, and tomorrow (August 30, 2011), Feast of Ramadan, has been declared as regular holidays by the Philippine government, according to its Official Gazette website.

Malacanang issued Proclamation No. 234 stating that August 30, which is a Tuesday, will be a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). August 29 was already included in earlier declared list of holidays issued through Proclamation No. 84.

Below is the complete text of Proclamation No. 234 issued by Malacanang through its official website.


MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 234

DECLARING TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2011, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country;

WHEREAS, Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting;

WHEREAS, to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr;

WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Tuesday, 30 August 2011, as a regular holiday throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Tuesday, 30 August 2011, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). The Eid’l Fitr prayer shall depend on the result of the Niyata or moon-sighting activity on the 29th day of Ramadhan 1432H, corresponding to 29 August 2011.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 11th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eleven.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

By the President:

(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.

Executive Secretary

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Wow!! Thanks sir. Good effort. Looking forward to see more new photos coming up from your fully charged digicam :) and hoping to visit these towns in near future.:applause::applause::applause:

hope to see pics of other towns and cities.. yes lipa city and batangas city are interesting areas for photos of developments and investments. but i am more interested to see not their downtown bec. they are so crowded you cant distinguish them from other big town and city. id like to see pics outside the city center. like in lipa, i want to see the uptown, particularly the ayala hiway (the widest road in all of batangas) which was recently widened and rehabilitated so that some say it now looks like a major highway in metro manila, making lipa look more bustling and metropolitan. likewise i'd like to see developments in the progressive western towns of our province. thanks mr. revolution

Ang ganda naman ng location nila. sa hisoric district ba ng taal?

Giant networks like TV 5 and many of our top celebrities visited Taal over the years mainly for taping. And not just Taal but the whole province, now is traditionally loved by celebrities and top directors often use our province as an ideal shooting area.:okay::okay:

Moreover, the biggest and most influential names in the entertainment industry, of course, tend to live and visit in our province because of magnificent beaches and large number of historical monuments that are left here since Spanish colonization. The beaches of Batangas are exceptionally clean, so scuba diving has become the main entertainment for tourists.:cheers1:

hope to see pics of other towns and cities.. yes lipa city and batangas city are interesting areas for photos of developments and investments. but i am more interested to see not their downtown bec. they are so crowded you cant distinguish them from other big town and city. id like to see pics outside the city center. like in lipa, i want to see the uptown, particularly the ayala hiway (the widest road in all of batangas) which was recently widened and rehabilitated so that some say it now looks like a major highway in metro manila, making lipa look more bustling and metropolitan. likewise i'd like to see developments in the progressive western towns of our province. thanks mr. revolution

Gud day, kabayan.. Im completely agree with you,.. Some of the places you mention are certainly must see and might be posted here…

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More missing Batangas-bound containers uncovered

Home Updated August 29, 2011 04:08 PM 1 comment to this post
MANILA, Philippines -- The Bureau of Customs disclosed today that some 3,656 container vans went missing while being transshipped from Manila to Batangas from January to December last year.

Of the 3,844 containers that were granted with transshipment permits, BOC chief Angelito Alvarez said only 188 consignees file proper consumption entries.

This implied that the millions of pesos in duties and taxes of the missing 3,656 containers were not accounted for.

The customs chief clarified the recent discovery was on top of the 1,910 container vans that were diverted somewhere else between January and May this year.

“That fraudulent diversion (of containers) is now the subject of an inquiry being conducted by the House Sub-Committee on Customs and Tariffs,” he added.

Among the consignees in the 2010 deliveries were Jaycen Enterprises (2,901 missing containers), Sea Eagle (768), and Green Mountain Trading (175).

"The discovery of this scam which dates back during the time of the previous administration is the tipping point of our campaign against smuggling,” he pointed out.

He added that he would ask the officials of the Port of Batangas, the Port of Manila and the Manila International Container Port to explain why no consumption entries were filed for the 3,656 transshipped containers.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=721739)

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Panukalang nagdedeklarang protektado ang Verde Island, suportado ng sanggunian
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 29 (PIA) -- Suportado ng mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang resolusyon kaugnay ng House Bill 3793, isang panukala na nagdedeklara na ang Verde Island ay isang marine protected area at ecotourism zone.

Ang nasabing resolusyon na nagpapahayag ng suporta sa nasabing batas ay iniakda ni 2nd district Board Member Christopher de Leon, chairman ng committee on environment.

Layunin ng nasabing batas na maprotektahan at mapangalagaan ang mga yamang dagat sa nasabing lugar. Makakatulong din ito upang umangat ang turismo at mapangalagaan ang lugar na ito na itinuturing na sanctuario sapagkat napakayaman ng nasabing karagatan.

Matatandaang dati ng idineklarang center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world ang Isla Verde Passage kung kaya't nais ng mga opisyal na mapanatili ito sapagkat isa ito sa ipinagmamalaki hindi lamang ng lalawigan kundi maging ng buong bansa. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=51495)

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PNP, patuloy ang kampanya sa pagpapanatili ng katahimikan sa lalawigan
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 29 (PIA) -- Sinabi ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial director Rosauro Acio na hindi tumitigil ang kanilang tanggapan sa kampanya lalo na sa paggamit o pagdadala ng mga armas particular ang baril na isa sa pinakamataas na dahilan ng krimen sa lalawigan.

Dagdag pa ng opisyal, patuloy ang isinasagawa nilang operasyon na tinawag na Kontra Boga, kung saan kinukumpiska nila ang mga armas na hindi lisensyado na karaniwang siyang ginagamit sa pamamaslang, pagnanakaw at panghoholdap.

Sinabi pa ni Acio na simula ng ipatupad nila ang nasabing kampanya mahigit sa 20 armas na ang kanilang nasakote sa bisa na din ng mga search warrants na ipinagkakaloob ng mga Regional Trial Court (RTC).

Tiniyak pa ng opisyal na agresibo ang kapulisan upang makamit ang matagal ng pinapangarap na katahimikan at hinahangad nito na maisakatuparan nila ito sa lalong madaling panahon. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51497)

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Bahay-bahay na kampanya laban sa dengue, isinagawa
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

ALITAGTAG, Batangas, Agosto 29 (PIA) -- Nagsasagawa sa ngayon ng house-to-house inspection ang mga health workers sa bayang ito bilang bahagi ng kampanya sa paglaban sa dengue.

Tinututukan ng mga opisyales ang pagpapanatili ng kalinisan at patuloy na pagbibigay ng information dissemination sa mga pamamaraan kung paano maiwasan ang dengue gayundin ang patuloy na pagpapaalala na ang kalinisan ang pangunahing susi dito.

Ayon sa municipal health office (MHO), sa kasalukuyan ay may limang kaso ng dengue ang naiulat dito ngunit walang kaso ng pagkamatay at ito ang labis nilang ipinagpapasalamat.

Kaugnay nito, puspusan ang awareness campaign ng pamahalaang bayan sa 17 barangay na sakop nito at hindi tumitigil ang mga kawani ng MHO na magpaalala na laging sumangguni sa kanilang tanggapan kapag nakitaan ng sintomas ng dengue ang isang pasyente.

Ang mga opisyales naman ng barangay ay hindi nakakalimot sa pagpapaalala sa mga tao na magsagawa ng paglilinis sa kanilang bakuran upang hindi pamahayan ng lamok na carrier ng nasabing sakit. (PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51490)

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I wish all kababayan natin Muslim sa Batangas, their families and friends,
and all Muslims around the world...

HAPPY RAMADAN ! RAMADAN MUBARAK ! RAMADAN KAREEM !
May you have a blessed Ramadan.

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Fluor and Shell Hold Project Kickoff Ceremony for Malampaya Project in the Philippines

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Standing (left to right): Department of Energy Secretary Jose ReneAlmendras, President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines, Shell Country Manager Edgar Chua. Seated (left to right): SPEX MP2&3 Project Manager Antoine Bliek, SPEX Managing Director/LSUR Sebastian Quiniones, Fluor Philippines General Manager Dan Spinks, Vice President of Fluor Offshore Solutions Lee Richardson (Photo: Business Wire)

IRVING, Texas & MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its Fluor Offshore Solutions unit recently participated in the project kickoff and ceremonial contract signing in Batangas City for the Malampaya next phase development. The Malampaya Deepwater Gas-to-Power project for the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) (operated by Shell Philippines Exploration on behalf of Service Contract [SC] 38 joint venture partners—Chevron Malampaya and Philippine National Oil Company) is among the most significant in the Philippines because it currently generates up to 40 percent of the power for the main island of Luzon. In addition to DOE, SC38 and Fluor senior executives, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III participated in the event.

“Our depth of talented and skilled project and technical staff in the Philippines developed over the past 20-plus years fits well with Shell’s needs on this project”

“Our depth of talented and skilled project and technical staff in the Philippines developed over the past 20-plus years fits well with Shell’s needs on this project,” said Lee Richardson, vice president of Fluor Offshore Solutions. “Fluor is focused on utilizing local craft and professional labor, and we are pleased to have been selected to work with Shell and their partners on this important project.”

“Fluor is eager to undertake this groundbreaking energy project that will be the first to be designed, engineered, procured, fabricated and installed in the Philippines by local contractors,” said Dan Spinks, general manager of Fluor’s Philippines operations center.

The Malampaya project is in its third phase and encompasses the new installation of a depletion compression platform that is linked by a bridge to the existing shallow water platform. Fluor is responsible for the topsides and substructure. The project is under way with expected completion in late 2015.

Fluor previously provided ongoing engineering services for the existing shallow water platform from 2000 to 2006, and more recently, conducted a hazard and operability (HAZOP) analysis for Shell.

Fluor Offshore Solutions also recently completed offshore projects in the East Timor Sea and off the northeast coast of China.

About Fluor Corporation

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) designs, builds and maintains many of the world's most challenging and complex projects. Through its global network of offices on six continents, the company provides comprehensive capabilities and world-class expertise in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and project management. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Fluor is a FORTUNE 200 company and had revenue of $20.8 billion in 2010. For more information, visit www.fluor.com.

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President Aquino: Angelito Alvarez is out
BOC chief bares big port scam in last hurrah
By Christine O. Avendaño, Philip C. Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

President Benigno Aquino III has finally shown Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez the door but the official is not leaving without a bang.

Shortly after Mr. Aquino confirmed on Monday that he had picked a new customs chief, Alvarez said he had uncovered a huge “scam” involving the smuggling last year of more than 3,600 shipping containers purportedly to raise election campaign funds for the Arroyo administration.

Alvarez said the government lost hundreds of millions of pesos in the clandestine operation.

Mr. Aquino refused to say who Alvarez’s replacement would be, saying only that the person he had chosen had accepted the job and that he had promised the incoming chief of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) a few days “of quiet” before releasing his name.

Malacañang’s confirmation that Alvarez would be leaving came on the eve of the President’s departure for a five-day state visit to China and six days after the Inquirer reported that the new customs commissioner would be former Muntinlupa City Rep. Rozanno Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon.

Palace sources on Monday said that Biazon—Mr. Aquino’s Liberal Party mate who lost in the 2010 senatorial race—remained the President’s choice for the job.

Biazon, who was on Boracay Island, declined comment.

In a text message, Biazon said: “If it’s about the customs issue, I’m sorry I would have to decline (comment). I’m reserving comments until there’s an official Malacañang announcement.”

‘A little space’

Mr. Aquino revealed his decision to replace Alvarez in a pretaped interview on RMN radio, which was aired Monday. The Palace later released the transcript of the interview.

Mr. Aquino was asked in the interview if reports were true that Alvarez was getting the ax.

Speaking in Filipino, Mr. Aquino replied: “I have promised to give the person whom I talked with and whom we expect to fix the customs bureau that I will not announce any name yet to give the person a little space.”

“The person asked for a few days of quiet so give me a chance to make good on what we agreed upon,” Mr. Aquino said. He said the person he was referring to had accepted the BOC job.

Mr. Aquino said he hoped “there would be no change of mind.”

Unhappy President

The President also said he was “not happy” with Alvarez, but he did not elaborate.

Asked whether his choice was a politician or someone from the private sector, Mr. Aquino said: “I think it’s not different from who you have in mind.”

The Inquirer last week quoted Malacañang sources as saying that the President had offered Biazon the job and that he had accepted.

The sources also said it was likely the President would announce Biazon’s appointment on his return from China on Saturday.

On Monday the same Palace sources—who asked not to be identified because they had no authority to speak about the matter—told the Inquirer that Biazon was still Mr. Aquino’s choice.

“I have not heard of anyone else,” said one of the sources. “It appears that it’s Biazon … unless something happens while the President is in China.”

Last hurrah

Biazon is said to be on a vacation with his family, taking advantage of the long weekend.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte denied knowledge of who would replace Alvarez.

Alvarez promised a smooth turnover at the customs bureau.

“When my replacement arrives, I will turn over my responsibilities in a very professional way,” he said.

But he had a last hurrah.

Alvarez said that 3,656 containers went missing last year allegedly as part of an effort to raise campaign money for the Arroyo administration.

Milking cow

He said that out of 3,844 containers granted transshipment permits from January to December last year for shipment from the Port of Manila to the Port of Batangas, only 188 could be accounted for.

“My suspicion here is that the Bureau of Customs was being used as a milking cow to raise funds for the last elections,” Alvarez said in an interview.

He said that the preliminary data gathered by the special audit team he organized indicated that 3,054 containers were granted transshipment permits from January to early July last year and another batch of 790 containers between November and December.

However, the consignees filed consumption entries for only 188 containers from November and December for which they paid only P3.7 million in duties and taxes, Alvarez said.

In effect, 3,656 containers could not be accounted for, along with hundreds of millions of pesos in duties and taxes, he added.

Old trick

“The discovery of this scam which dates back during the time of the previous administration is the tipping point of our campaign against smuggling,” Alvarez said.

He said that “the scam is an old smugglers trick,” adding that the people behind it “obviously did not reckon that a commissioner with a solid audit background would be able to spoil the party.”

Alvarez claimed preliminary data showed that three consignees benefited from the operation: Jaycen Enterprises (which accounted for 2,901 of the missing containers); Sea Eagle Trading (768 containers); and Green Mountain Trading (175 containers).

“Curiously, Sea Eagle Trading, which was a minor player in 2010, became one of the more active transshippers to Batangas this year,” Alvarez alleged.

“Jaycen Enterprises, the dominant player last year, and Green Mountain Trading dropped out of the transshipment scene, their spots taken over by LCN Trading and Mocelian Enterprises,” he claimed.

Alvarez said Sea Eagle Trading, LCN Trading, and Mocelian Enterprises were the three consignees the BOC sued in the Department of Justice last week for the disappearance of 1,910 containers this year.

Death threats

Alvarez said he would ask the officials of the Port of Batangas, the Port of Manila and the Manila International Container Port to explain why no consumption entries were filed for the 3,656 transshipped containers.

He also said he had been receiving threats on his cellular phone.

“Whoever is my replacement, I hope he or she would pursue it and investigate who is responsible,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez said that, as of lunch time on Monday, he had yet to be informed by the Palace or his superiors at the Department of Finance that he was being replaced.

He said Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima had been looking for “a tipping point” in the antismuggling campaign.

“It’s just bad that now that we’ve discovered it, we are replaced. But it’s OK. No regrets,” he said

“I cannot satisfy everybody. I did my best. If my best wasn’t enough, then I can’t do anything about that. When that time comes, I will not hold a grudge against the President. That is his call.”

Alvarez has blamed vested interests hurt by his reforms at the BOC for calls for his resignation.

“I discovered many anomalies like how they were faking official receipts, receipts of origin and even load port survey results,” Alvarez said.

Talk had been rife since May that Alvarez was on his way out following a controversy involving smuggled vehicles in Mindanao, including a P3.4 million custom Harley Davidson motorbike stolen from a Hollywood scriptwriter.

The contraband seized by the police included 25 cars and motorbikes brought in from Texas by a ship. With a report from Nestor P. Burgos Jr., Inquirer Visayas

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/49943/president-aquino-angelito-alvarez-is-out)

Just say the magic word: "GLORIA DID IT":laugh::laugh::laugh:

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It was in 1950 when Aurelio Pantoja, together with his wife Celinda, put up a bakeshop in Tanauan, Batangas with the name Panaderia Pantoja. They became famous for their pandesal which they sold for only 5 centavos each then.

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Circa 1950. The very first branch of Panaderia Pantoja in Tanauan, Batangas.

The couple handed down the business to their firstborn Arturo, along with the original pugon that they used since they started the company. At present, the third generation of the Pantojas is managing the family business.


After six decades of producing tasty pandesal and other breads which are a hit among their customers (“dabiana”, cheese roll, ensaymada, chocolate cake), Panaderia Pantoja now has 25 branches nationwide and is open to franchising. Their newest branch is located in Kamuning, Quezon City.

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THREE GENERATIONS. Celinda Pantoja with Arturo, Anthony and Abraham.

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Korina visits a branch of Panaderia Pantoja. Around 20,000 pieces of pandesal are produced each day.

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Hyundai Batangas City soon to open. :)

hope to see pics of other towns and cities.. yes lipa city and batangas city are interesting areas for photos of developments and investments. but i am more interested to see not their downtown bec. they are so crowded you cant distinguish them from other big town and city. id like to see pics outside the city center. like in lipa, i want to see the uptown, particularly the ayala hiway (the widest road in all of batangas) which was recently widened and rehabilitated so that some say it now looks like a major highway in metro manila, making lipa look more bustling and metropolitan. likewise i'd like to see developments in the progressive western towns of our province. thanks mr. revolution

Pallocan Business District in Batangas City and Ayala Highway in Lipa City are booming commercial centers aside from the two cities' main business center in their respective poblacion/city proper. Ang galing talaga ng hatak towards growth ng SM Batangas at Robinsons Lipa and SM Lipa.

Hyundai Batangas City soon to open. :)

Good news !!! Aside of generating more jobs and income for local residents and increased revenues for LGU, It’s benefit of our kababayan and nearby provinces as allows them to have choices and selection of best quality vehicles and best price available....

Giant networks like TV 5 and many of our top celebrities visited Taal over the years mainly for taping. And not just Taal but the whole province, now is traditionally loved by celebrities and top directors often use our province as an ideal shooting area.:okay::okay:

Moreover, the biggest and most influential names in the entertainment industry, of course, tend to live and visit in our province because of magnificent beaches and large number of historical monuments that are left here since Spanish colonization. The beaches of Batangas are exceptionally clean, so scuba diving has become the main entertainment for tourists.:cheers1:

Thats cool! i'ved always been a fan of Batangas, mind you this provice is really underrated here in SCC unlike other wannabes you know what i'm talking about. CHEERZ!!! :cheers:

Pallocan Business District in Batangas City and Ayala Highway in Lipa City are booming commercial centers aside from the two cities' main business center in their respective poblacion/city proper. Ang galing talaga ng hatak towards growth ng SM Batangas at Robinsons Lipa and SM Lipa.

I must agree.. but I wish to see modern tall buildings in these areas, going up and rival the eye-catching new skyscrapers that seem to be all over CEBU, CDO, ILOILO, BACOLOD AND DAVAO CITY...

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Resolusyon kaugnay sa edukasyon, ipinasa ng SP
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Agosto 30(PIA) ---Nagkakaisang inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panglunsod ang isang resolusyon na inakda ni Konsehal Dexter Buted kaugnay sa pagsusumite ng mga pangangailangan ng isang paaralan.

Ang nasabing resolusyon ay humihikayat sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan sa lunsod sa pamamagitan ng Division Superintendent na magsumite ng assessment nila sa mga kailangan dito.

Nakasaad din sa resolusyon na base sa probisyon ng Saligang Batas ay dapat protektado ang mga mamamayan at mabigyan ng karapatan para sa de-kalidad na edukasyon.

Samantala,lumabas sa isinagawang konsultasyon sa mga eskwelahan sa lungsod ng Batangas na ilan sa problemang kinakaharap nila ay ang kakulangan sa bilang ng guro,silid-aralan at mga educational materials.

Layunin ng nasabing resolusyon na matukoy ang tunay na pangangailangan ng mga pampublikong paaralan upang mabigyan ng agarang solusyon. (MPDC, PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51588)

Thats cool! i'ved always been a fan of Batangas, mind you this provice is really underrated here in SCC unlike other wannabes you know what i'm talking about. CHEERZ!!! :cheers:

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I must agree.. but I wish to see modern tall buildings in these areas, going up and rival the eye-catching new skyscrapers that seem to be all over CEBU, CDO, ILOILO, BACOLOD AND DAVAO CITY...

yes, batangas and lipa have potentials bigger expansion like those cities in the visayas and mindanao. the proximity of these two cities to metro manila is a disadvantage to some extent, with the metro manila still the preferred site for high rise bldgs., but with the rapid growth of the calabarzon region, the proximity is a big advantage. pallocan is already host to big hotels, and in lipa there is an area along the highway being planned for high-end commercial or condominium development, i think that is near city hall, if my source of info is right. I can see that in the coming decades we can also see bigger establishments in our province particularly in our cities. As our governor, the great Vilma Santos says, "its all hear, its so near... I just feel quite bad that it seems P.Noy is not pushing for the development of Fernando Air Base into a commercial airport, a big proposed project of the then Erap/Mandanas era. It could have spurred the growth further in our province.

yes, batangas and lipa have potentials bigger expansion like those cities in the visayas and mindanao. the proximity of these two cities to metro manila is a disadvantage to some extent, with the metro manila still the preferred site for high rise bldgs., but with the rapid growth of the calabarzon region, the proximity is a big advantage. pallocan is already host to big hotels, and in lipa there is an area along the highway being planned for high-end commercial or condominium development, i think that is near city hall, if my source of info is right. I can see that in the coming decades we can also see bigger establishments in our province particularly in our cities. As our governor, the great Vilma Santos says, "its all hear, its so near... I just feel quite bad that it seems P.Noy is not pushing for the development of Fernando Air Base into a commercial airport, a big proposed project of the then Erap/Mandanas era. It could have spurred the growth further in our province.

I totally agree with you, Im not Erap loyalist but judging from his legacy, we should, however, credit Erap with his great achievements.

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Mga Lipenong nagbigay karangalan, bibigyang komendasyon ng lokal na pamahalaan
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

LIPA CITY, Agosto 30(PIA) ---Isang resolusyon ang ipinasa sa Sangguniang Panglunsod na nagbibigay pagkilala sa mga Lipenong nagbibigay ng karangalan sa bansa.

Iniakda ni konsehal Concon Hernandez ang nasabing ordinansa kung saan nakasaad dito na nararapat bigyang komendasyon ang mga nagawa ng mga Lipeno sa iba't-ibang larangan at sektor na ikinarangal hindi lamang ng lungsod ng Lipa kundi maging ng buong bansa.

Ayon sa opisyal, nararapat lamang na kilalanin ang bawat naibahagi ng mga Lipeno sa pag-unlad ng lipunan at ng kanilang lungsod.

Isang halimbawa na dito ay ang Lipenyong Team captain na si Osman Antinola ng Philippine Dragon Boat federation team na nagdala ng lubos na karangalan sa bansa at maging sa lungsod ng Lipa.

Ayon sa ulat, napakaraming mga Lipeno ang inaasahang makakapagdala ng karangalan sa iba't-ibang larangan kaya't kinakailangang suportahan ang mga ito upang higit na maipakita ang kanilang mga natatanging talento at galing na maipagmamalaki sa Lipa City at sa buong bansa. (MPDC, PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=51587)

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Plaza De Roxas, Nasugbu, Batangas

ON LOCATION: Ang Hamon ng Buhay ay Hindi Inuurungan! ABS-CBN's I Dare You at Plaza De Roxas mamaya na... featuring JM De Guzman, Robie Domingo and Sunshine Garcia of Sexbomb with your host Iya, Melai and Ethel... August 31, 2011... SEE YOU THERE!!!

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Update Construction: Ternate-Nasugbu Tunnel
The longest tunnel in the Philippines...

DPWH MAJOR PROJECT STATUS REPORT
As of March 31, 2011

Project Name: Construction of Tunnel along Ternate-Nasugbu Road
303 m. Construction of two-way tunnel, 1.619 km. Concreting/improvement of an existing two lane gravel road

Contractor: Cavdeal-Cavite Ideal Int'l. Const. & Dev't. Corp.
Implementing Office: DPWH-BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION

Contract Amount: Php745,180,000

Date Started: 12 Jan 2009

Revised Completion: 23 Apr 2012

Status: 36.89 % as of July 31, 2011

DPWH Project ID: 4A03-08-H-00010

source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructur...MO_ONGOING.pdf

The Ternate-Nasugbu tunnel, the longest in the Philippines once opened, is set to cut travel time to the Batangas coastline from four hours to just under two hours by April 2012,"

The entrance of the tunnel is inside the complex, and the exit on the Batangas side is in the Limbones Cove, adjacent to the SMIC-Hamilo coast.

Good news !!! Aside of generating more jobs and income for local residents and increased revenues for LGU, It’s benefit of our kababayan and nearby provinces as allows them to have choices and selection of best quality vehicles and best price available....

halos lahat ata ng dealership ng sasakyan meron na sa Batangas. siguro dahil na rin sa International Port sa Batangas City, lagi kong nakikita ang daming sasakyan na galing sa ibang bansa ang nakahilera sa pier ng Batangas. :cheers:

napakalaking bagay ng pagkakagawa ng Star Tollway na hanggang Balagtas sa Batangas City. sobrang dali na pumunta sa Batangas Port from Manila.

^^That's good news! Though the project has been delayed several times, finally it will be finished next year.

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Mega Project - Aug 18, 2011
Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas

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I think one of the best thing for our province is try connecting and bridging the progressive cities/towns creating a bigger metropolitan area.

^^wow Hamilo Coast is huge and stunning! :eek:

Batangas City Port


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dahil malaki ang alon nag RORO kami, wala ring byahe ang Supercat Ferry that day dahil malaki ang alon, from Calapan sinundo kami ng van to PG.

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yan ba ang batangas port? mindoro ba yung nasa kabilang isla?

oo Batangas Pier yan. medyo malaki ang alon. hindi pa Mindoro yung kabilang isla, Batangas pa rin yun. :)

yan ba ang batangas port? mindoro ba yung nasa kabilang isla?

That's Tingloy, an island town of Batangas.

^^habang nasa barko may nakita akong ginagawang malaking mukha ni Mama Mary sa isang isla sa Batangas. may alam ba kayo about don? malaki siya at very visible sa mga nasa barko. sana ay lagyan din ng katawan para magsilbi na ring tourist spot.

^^habang nasa barko may nakita akong ginagawang malaking mukha ni Mama Mary sa isang isla sa Batangas. may alam ba kayo about don? malaki siya at very visible sa mga nasa barko. sana ay lagyan din ng katawan para magsilbi na ring tourist spot.

Ang pagkakaalam ko, it's Monte Maria Shrine in Batangas City. The original plan was a huge iconic statue of Virgin Mary bigger than the Statue of Liberty until some "dispute" made that project be transferred to Tagaytay City. But still, Batangas government, if I'm not mistaken, had that smaller image of Mary be erected at the first planned site.

Ang pagkakaalam ko, it's Monte Maria Shrine in Batangas City. The original plan was a huge iconic statue of Virgin Mary bigger than the Statue of Liberty until some "dispute" made that project be transferred to Tagaytay City. But still, Batangas government, if I'm not mistaken, had that smaller image of Mary be erected at the first planned site.

ah sayang naman, maganda ding location yun kasi kitang kita siya ng mga turista, ang ganda pa ng location kasi may bundok at dagat. mabuti kahit papano ay ipagpapatuloy ng Batangas Government yung plano though mas maliit nga lang. kudos to Batangas City officials. :okay: :cheers:

I must agree.. but I wish to see modern tall buildings in these areas, going up and rival the eye-catching new skyscrapers that seem to be all over CEBU, CDO, ILOILO, BACOLOD AND DAVAO CITY...
you have a growing skyline in nasugbu coastline.. naku mas picturesque pa nga po dyan e.. seaside:banana::banana::banana:

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welcome po.mwuah

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Mega Project - Aug 18, 2011
Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas

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Tulad po nito at sa kawayan cove, terezzas at mga beach clubs sa nasubgu na matataas ang buildings, resort type po diba masmaganda tignan. sosyal ha

Update Construction: Ternate-Nasugbu Tunnel
The longest tunnel in the Philippines...

DPWH MAJOR PROJECT STATUS REPORT
As of March 31, 2011

Project Name: Construction of Tunnel along Ternate-Nasugbu Road
303 m. Construction of two-way tunnel, 1.619 km. Concreting/improvement of an existing two lane gravel road

Contractor: Cavdeal-Cavite Ideal Int'l. Const. & Dev't. Corp.
Implementing Office: DPWH-BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION

Contract Amount: Php745,180,000

Date Started: 12 Jan 2009

Revised Completion: 23 Apr 2012

Status: 36.89 % as of July 31, 2011

DPWH Project ID: 4A03-08-H-00010

source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructur...MO_ONGOING.pdf

The Ternate-Nasugbu tunnel, the longest in the Philippines once opened, is set to cut travel time to the Batangas coastline from four hours to just under two hours by April 2012,"

The entrance of the tunnel is inside the complex, and the exit on the Batangas side is in the Limbones Cove, adjacent to the SMIC-Hamilo coast.

masmalapit na ang Nasubgu sa Metro Manila by road pagkatapos nito!!!! :banana: :banana:

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PAGASA to include 6 tourist spots in 5-day forecasts
09/04/2011 | 04:38 PM

Travelers visiting at least six Philippine tourist destinations can soon plan their trips better as state weather forecasters will include them in their five-day extended forecasts.

On its Twitter account, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said this will be an added service that is now in the works.

“As an added service, we will start including (these areas) in our five day forecast SOON!" it said.

These tourist spots are:


Vigan (Ilocos Sur)
Batangas/Anilao
Naga (Camarines Sur)
Boracay (Western Visayas)
El Nido (Palawan)
Camiguin areas (Central Visayas)

In a separate tweet, PAGASA indicated it is adding Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro) on the list.

PAGASA's five-day weather forecast is accessible via its website, but in PDF format.

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/231425/nation/pagasa-to-include-6-tourist-spots-in-5-day-forecasts)

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'Pacman' joins Batangas Alay Lakad, donates P200,000
By Arnell Ozaeta The Philippine Star Updated September 03, 2011 12:00 AM 0 comment to this post

BATANGAS, Philippines – World boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao joined the Alay Lakad in Batangas yesterday morning and donated P200,000 for its various projects.

Norbert Maligaya, director of the Alay Lakad Foundation Inc. in Batangas, said Pacquiao gamely joined the walk-for-a-cause with around 8,000 participants from different schools, non-government organizations, local government units and the Philippine National Police.

Maligaya said the foundation was able to raise at least P1.3 million, including Pacquiao’s hefty contribution.

Pacquiao was welcomed by Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Vice Gov. Mark Leviste and other government officials, including Optical Media Board chairman Ronnie Ricketts.

The governor’s son, actor Luis Manzano, comedian Dinky Doo and actress-politician Angelica Jones were also present in the event.

Maligaya said Pacquiao did not join the walk, but instead made a short speech to all the participants in front of the provincial capitol.

Pacquiao, in his speech, encouraged everyone to join hands in supporting Alay Lakad projects for the benefit of the out-of-school youth.

He also asked everyone to offer prayers for his upcoming bout against Juan Manuel Marquez III on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pacquiao stayed in Batangas for two hours and immediately left after the program.

Maligaya said business magnate Manny Pangilinan failed to join the Alay Lakad but promised to send his support to the foundation.

Maligaya said they will use the funds for their various projects such as the skills training program for out-of-school youth and for their scholarship program.

“As of today, we have already 105 scholars who will benefit from a full scholarship program until they reach college,” Maligaya said. “With the support we are getting, we will be able to get additional scholars for the next school year.”

Various schools in the province such as Lyceum of the Philippines, University Batangas, University of Batangas, Westmed International School, St. Brigette School, and Batangas State University sent their students to join the walk-for-a-cause.

The Department of Education contingent received the most number of awards, including Best in Uniform and biggest delegation.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=723146)

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Ate Vi, Pacman mangunguna sa Alay-Lakad sa Batangas
Published : Friday, September 02, 2011 00:00
Written by : Beth Gelena

Pangungunahan ito ni Batangas Governor at Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto kasama ang mga opisyal ng Alay-Lakad Foundation, Inc.

Buong puso namang susuporta si eight-division world champion at Sarangani Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao sa mga Batangeño. Tuwang-tuwa si Ate Vi dahil makakasama niya sa Alay-Lakad ang No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter.

Araw ng mga Magsasaka ipinagdiwang sa Balayan

Samantala, noong Agosto 24 ay nagtipun-tipon ang mga magsasaka ng Balayan para ipagdiwang ang Araw ng mga Magsasaka na binubuo ng iba-ibang sektor ng mga magtatanim.

Naging panauhin sa okasyon si Governor Santos-Recto kasama ang mga opisyal ng Balayan na pinangunahan ni Mayor Manny Fronda at Vice Mayor Meldos Castillo at ang Sangguniang Bayan.

Ipina-abot ni Governor Vi sa mga magsasaka na suportado ng kanyang pamunuan ang adhikain ng mga ito na bigyang sigla ang pagsasaka sa lalawigan at ibigay sa mga nagsasaka ang suporta para mapayabong ang kanilang ani.

Isusulong ni Governor Vi ang modernisasyon ng sistemang sakahan sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay sa mga mga ito ng modernong farming equipment at mga bagong uri ng mga binhi na matataas ang farm yield o bilang ng dami ng ani.

Nakakasa na rin ang ugnayan ng Office of the Provincial Agriculturist at ng pribadong sektor ukol sa programa sa mga binhing pananim tulad ng palay at high-value crops na ipapamahagi sa mga lugar sakahan sa lalawigan.

Kilala ang unang distrito ng lalawigan kung saan kabilang ang Balayan sa agrikultura at pangunahing produkto rito at pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ang pagtatanim ng tubo, palay at gulay.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/12492-ate-vi-pacman-mangunguna-sa-alay-lakad-sa-batangas)

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Hakbang Alay sa Kabataan
September 2, 2011

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Pinangunahan ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto at Luis Manzano ang ika-39 na edisyon ng Walk for A Cause na handog ng Alay Lakad Foundation Inc. –Batangas Chapter na may temang “ Hakbang ko Alay sa Kabataang Batangueño� noong Setyembre 2, 2011. Kasama sa sama-samang paglalakad (mula sa kaliwa) , Vice Governor Mark Leviste; Alay Lakad Nataional Chairman, Frank Evaristo; Optical Media Board Chairman, Ronnie Ricketts, Provincial Administrator, Vic Reyes at ALFI Batangas Chapter President, Lianda Bolilia./ Edwin V. Zabarte;PIO-Batangas.

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=205&sec=1)

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Gawad Pagkilala No.1 Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts
PRESS RELEASE
August 15, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

Isang estudyante ng Batangas National Highschool ang nahirang bilang nangunguna sa Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines sa Region IV ngayong taong ito.

Siya ay si ESA Earl Justine Anain na napili ng regional BSP sa Los Banos, Laguna para sa nasabing search dahilan sa kanyang mga naging accomplishments sa bayan, komunidad at paaralan at sa kanyang husay sa pakikipagtalastasan.

Dahil dito, siya ay tumanggap ng Gawad Pagkilala mula sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas noong August 15, 2011.

Ayon kay Mayor Vilma A. Dimacuha, saludo siya sa mga batang skawt na may angking talino at katangian ng isang magaling lider. Maging inspirasyon sana ito aniya sa mga kabataang may matayog na pangarap. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_589.htm)

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Simbolo ng Pasasalamat
September 2, 2011

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Ipinagkaloob ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto at Alay Lakad Foundation Inc.-Batangas Chapter Officers kay People’s Champ at Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacqiuao ang simbolong balisong ng lalawigan ng Batangas bilang pasasalamat sa ipinagkaloob na tulong sa kabataang Batangueño sa ginanap na “Walk for a Cause 2011� noong ika-2 ng Setyembre. Makikita sa rin sa larawan sina Provincial Social Welfare Officer Joy Montalbo. Board members; Ramon Bausas, Alfredo Corona at Mabelle Virtucio, ALFI Inc.-Batangas Chapter president Lianda Bolilia, Vice Governor Mark Leviste at ALFI National Chairman Frank Evaristo.(Photo; Edwin V. Zabarte/PIO Batangas)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=7&id=206&sec=1)

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Luis Manzano, sasabak nga ba sa pulitika sa Batangas?
09/03/2011 | 12:50 AM
Malakas ang naging hiyawan ng mga tao nang ipakilala ang anak ni Batangas Gov Vilma Santos-Recto na si Luis Manzano, bilang susunod na alkalde ng Lipa City.

Sa GMA News Saksi nitong Biyernes, iniulat na kabilang si Manzano sa mga sumali sa Alay-Lakad na inorganisa ng kanyang ina para makalikom ng pondo para sa out-of-school youth program sa lalawigan.

Sa entablado, ipinakilala ng emcee si Luis na susunod (kung papayag) na maging punong-lungsod ng Lipa. Ang naturang pagpapakilala ay sinalubong naman ng malakas na hiyawan at palakpakan ng mga tao.

Hindi nakapanayam ng GMA News si Luis pero mismong si Gov Vi ang nagsabi na may pahiwatig ang kanyang anak na sundan ang kanyang yapak.


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“Ako rin nagugulat sa anak ko kasi tinanong ko rin siya, ‘ikaw ba someday sa tingin mo papasok ka rin sa pulitika?’ Alam mo ang sagot niya, ‘I might enter into politics,’" ayon sa actress turned politician.

Bagong naging gobernador ng Batangas, naging alkalde muna ng Lipa si Ate Vi. Mula raw nang bumaba siya sa puwesto bilang alkalde ay may mga naghikayat na sa kanya na patakbuhin bilang kapalit niya sa Lipa si Luis.

Ngunit tutol umano siya noon dahil bata pa ito at nag-eenjoy sa kanyang career sa showbiz.

"Nitong huli ko siyang tinanong kanina, ‘anak anong tingin mo dito, tingin mo kaya mo ‘to? Sabi niya, ‘yah," ayon sa gobernador.

Bukod kay Luis, dumalo rin sa Hakbang ko, Alay sa Kabataang Batangueño sina
Optical Media Board chairman Ronnie Ricketts at special guest si Cong Manny Pacquiao. - FRJimenez, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/231322/showbiz/luis-manzano-sasabak-nga-ba-sa-pulitika)

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PRC partners for bloodletting activities
by Carlo P. Gonzaga

BATANGAS, September 1 (PIA) -- For the second time, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Batangas Chapter joined hands in a project which aims to collect blood from the parents and relatives of school children in public schools to help people in need of blood.

Education Program Coordinator Generiego Javier of DepEd-Batangas City said the program dubbed ‘Color It Red’ was started in their division last year. He said they are planning to undertake this project every year to cover all the 98 public elementary and high schools in the city.

According to Javier, their division is continuously encouraging the parents to donate blood not only for those who need blood but also for their health benefits.

Based on studies, people who donate blood several times a year will likely have better physical shape than those who do not. Donating blood will also reduce the risk for several diseases.

Javier added that, so far, only four public elementary schools have been visited by the PRC-Batangas Chapter for the bloodletting activity but their information campaign is still going on to spread the importance of blood donation.

Meanwhile, the PRC-Batangas Chapter has collected about 50 bags of blood during the bloodletting activity at Jose Pastor Memorial Elementary School. (CPG, PIA-Calabarzon with report from PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52381)

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PNP-Batangas, nag-ulat ng mga antas ng krimen sa lalawigan

BATANGAS CITY, Setyembre 4 (PIA) -- Iniulat ng Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial office ng Batangas na ang mga bayan ng Nasugbu, Sto. Tomas at Malvar ay nakapagtala ng mataas na antas ng krimen.

Base sa datos ng PNP-Batangas, nakapagtala ang tanggapan ng 220 kaso samantala ang crime volume sa lalawigan simula noong buwan ng Enero hanggang sa kasalukuyan ay 1,830 kung saan 699 ang non-index crime at1,331 naman ang index crime.

Sinabi ni Col. Nicanor Torre, provincial information officer ng PNP, mataas din ang bilang ng mga krimeng ginamitan ng baril na umaabot sa 360 o 32 porsiyento habang ang mga krimen naman na ginamitan ng motor ay umaabot sa 220 o 19.5 porsiyento.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy ang maigting na kampanya ng kapulisan tungo sa katahimikan at kaayusan ng lalawigan kung kaya't patuloy ang kanilang mga pangunahing programa dito.

Kamakailan lamang ay iprinisenta ni Provincial Director Rosauro Acio ang may 20 armas na nakumpiska sa pagpapalakas nila ng kampanya Kontra Boga, kung saan kinukumpiska nila sa pamamagiatn ng search warrant ang mga baril na di-lisensyado na karaniwang giangamit sa mga krimen.

Gayundin patuloy ang paglapit ng kapulisan sa lahat ng barangay upang magbigay kaalaman ukol sa ipinagbabawal na droga at ang kasamaang dulot nito partikular sa mga kabataan. (PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52381)

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Best City Jail
PRESS RELEASE
August 23, 2011

Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

Napili ang Batangas City Jail bilang Best City Jail sa buong Region lV dahilan sa rehabilitation at development program na ipinatutupad nito para sa mga bilanggo at sa mahusay na pamamahala ng bilangguan.

Ayon kay Chief Inspector Deogracias Fanio De Castillo, city warden ng San Jose Sico jail, isang malaking karangalan sa kanyang pag kakaupo bilang warden ang mahirang na best city jail ang lungsod.

Aniya, malaking puntos ang nakuha nila sa mga proyekto para sa inmates kagaya ng livelihood program upang magkaroon sila ng pagkakakitaan paglabas nila ng kulungan.

Naging basihan din ang kalinisan, pagiging organisado at maluwang ng nasabing kulungan kung saan mayroon lamang 17 inmates ang bawat selda kumpara sa ibang kulungan na puno at siksikan.

Sinabi ni De Castillo na bahagi ng kanilang accomplishment na ito ang suportang ipinagkakaloob sa kanila ng pamahalaang lungsod.

Prayoridad din nila ang kalusugan ng mga nakakulong kung kayat sa kasalukuyan wala pang nag kakasakit sa mga ito. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52380)

you have a growing skyline in nasugbu coastline.. naku mas picturesque pa nga po dyan e.. seaside:banana::banana::banana:

Just about everywhere you look now in Nasugbu, another high-rise condo is going up :cheers::cheers::cheers:

I think one of the best thing for our province is try connecting and bridging the progressive cities/towns creating a bigger metropolitan area.

Though, I’m not an economist, the melded of our progressive cities/towns to make a single 'megalopolis' is a great idea, it will dwarf Greater mega manila...

It will create a Blueprint to integrate our western province’s tourists and industrial hubs – and Eastern province’ manufacturing and urban heartland into a single sprawling metropolis that could be designed to decongest or even to rival the very congested METRO MANILA.

But this megaproject also needs mega investments in urban infrastructure such as road widening or even railway that will be laid to connect our progressive cities/towns and more infrastructure improvements …..

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26 survive sea mishap in Batangas
September 5, 2011

The Coast Guard on Sunday rescued 26 passengers and crew of a passenger vessel that suffered engine trouble off Batangas.

Coast Guard spokesman Lieutenant commander Algier Ricafrente said MV San Carlo Uno encountered engine trouble around 9:40 a.m. 7 nautical miles southwest of Fortune Island. The vessel, owned and operated by the Aurelio Shipping Corp., departed Tilik, Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro around 8:05 am and was supposedly bound for Manila.

Captain Danilo Jara sent an SOS to Coast Guard Detachment Tilik at around 12:50 pm.

The Coast Guard immediately dispatched its vessel BRP Nueva Viscaya and rescued the 14 passengers and 12 crew on board. Joel Zurbano

Source: www.manilastandardtoday.com (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNation.htm?f=2011/september/5/nation4.isx&d=2011/september/5)

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Gen. Bacalzo inaugurates P5M newly-built Calaca municipal police station
by Carlo P. Gonzaga

CALACA, Batangas, September 5 (PIA) -- The P5 million newly-built municipal police station (MPS) located at the back of the town hall in this municipality was inaugurated Sept. 2 with Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Raul M. Bacalzo and Police Security Protection Group Chief Lina Sarmiento gracing the event.

Bacalzo and Sarmiento led the ribbon-cutting, unveiling of the marker and symbolic turn-over of the new building to the municipal government headed by Mayor Sofronio Ona. Members of the Sangguniang Bayan and other local officials witnessed the occasion.

“The local government is thankful to the PNP directorate, specifically to PNP Chief Director General Raul M. Bacalzo, for providing P5 million for the construction of the new MPS,” Mayor Ona said.

He added that while the PNP provided the funding, the local government donated more or less 1,000 sq m lot for the MPS as its counterpart and purchased equipment to help the local police in effectively carrying out maintenance of peace and order in the town.

On the other hand, Gen. Bacalzo in his message, called on police officers in all towns in the country to give back efficient services to the people as they are endowed with convenient and suitable police stations.

It can be recalled that Bacalzo also led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new MPS in Feb. 15, this year and on March 16, the construction commenced and in full swing since then to target opening before Gen. Bacalzo retires on Sept. 9. (CPG, PIA-Calabarzon with report from PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52518)

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AGAP, nagbigay ng babala ukol sa frozen meat
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Setyembre 5 (PIA) -- Nagbigay babala si AGAP Partylist Representative Nicanor Briones na mag-ingat ang publiko sa pagbili ng frozen meat dahil sa ang nasabing mga produkto ay madaling kapitan ng bacteria.

Sinabi din ng kongresista na overpriced na ang ibinebentang karneng baboy sa halagang P170-P180 kada kilo sapagkat mababa na ang farm gate price nito. Dapat daw ay nasa P150 kada kilo na lamang ang presyo nito.

Ipinaliwanang nito na ang presyo ng baboy sa farm gate ay umaabot lamang sa P90 kada kilo at ang dapat idagdag dito ay P60 lamang upang mabawi ang gastos sa transportasyon at upa sa puwesto.

Sinabi pa ng opisyal na ang pagbaba ng presyo ng baboy ay bunga ng oversupply ng mga ipinupuslit o ipinapasok sa bansa at ibinebenta bilang frozen meat products sa mga pamilihan.

Dapat din daw na tangkilikin ng publiko ang lokal na produkto sa halip na ang mga imported na karne na lubhang nakakaapekto sa sektor ng pagbababuyan at pagmamanukan. (MPD, PIA batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52529)

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No Alms to Beggars
PRESS RELEASE
August 23, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

Nananawagan sa publiko ang City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) sa Batangas City na huwag mamigay ng limos sa mga pulubi at sa halip ay ibigay ito sa mga concerned government agencies o charitable organizations na kinikilala ng local government unit upang siyang magbigay ng tulong sa mga ito.

Ayon sa hepe ng CSWDO na si Mila Española, mahigpit nilang ipatutupad ang Presidential Decree 1563 otherwise known as "Establishing an Integrated System for the Control and Eradicaiton of Mendicacy, Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for other Purposes.

Sinabi ni Española na ang mga pulubing ito na kalimitan ay mga bata ay madalas maaksidente sa kalsada kayat upang mapangalagaan ang kanilang kapakanan at kaligtasan, hindi sila dapat limusan upang matigil na ang kanilang panlilimos sa kalsada at iba pang delikadong lugar.

Karamihan sa mga pulubing ito aniya ay mga Badjao na nakatira sa ilang mga coastal barangays sa lungsod kung saan ang ilang ina ay dinadala ang kanilang mga sanggol sa panlilimos. Kalimitan silang tumitigil sa mga pangunahing kalsada, simbahan at paaralan.

Binigyang diin ni Espanola na hindi muna huhulihin ang mga manlilimos sapagkat pinag-aaralan pa ito ng mga pulis kung papaano isasagawa.

Sinasabi sa PD 1563 na ang ang isang pulubi ay may criminal liability at pwedeng parusahan ng multang hindi lalampas sa P500 o pagkabilanggo ng hindi lalampas sa dalawang taon o parehong kaparusahan ayon sa desisyon ng korte. Ang habitual na pulubi ay pwedeng parusahan ng multang hindi lalampas sa P1000 o pagkabilanggo ng hindi hihigit sa apat na taon. Maging ang mga magulang ng mga exploited o inaabusong mga batang pulubi ay pwede ring parusahan.

Kung ang isang tao naman ay magbigay ng limos, lumalabag din siya sa batas at pwedeng pagmultahin ng P20.

Ang mga manililimos na menor de edad ay pwedeng hulihin bilang neglected children at dalhin sa custody ng DSWD.

Ang panlilimos ay nagbubunga ng kriminalidad,aksidente at sakit sa mga pulubi bukod pa sa ito ay lumalabag sa kanilang dignidad.

Upang ma promote ang social justice at mabigyan ng kakayahan ang mga pulubi na matugunan ang kanilang mga pangunahing pangangailangan at maging self-reliant, ipinag-uutos ng PD 1563 ang pagpapatupad ng integrated development program para sa mga pulubi kung saan kasama rito ang rehabilitation, capability enhancement at mga preventive measures upang maiwasan ang panlilimos.

Samantala, sinabi ni Espanola na isa sa kanilang proyekto para sa mga Badjao ay bigyan sila ng pagsasanay sa paggawa ng bag at iba pang produkto na gawa sa water lily na marami sa ilang barangay kagaya ng Cuta at STa. Clara. Ang proyektong ito ay sa pakikipagtulungan ng Office of the City Veterinarian and Agricultural Services at ng Gawad Kalinga.

Sila din ay patuloy na sumasailalim ng counseling at education partikular sa Family Care Management, Self Enhancement at iba pang serbisyo ng CSWDO upang maging produktibo at responsableng mamamayan ng komunidad. (Angela J. Banuleos, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_605.htm)

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194 kaso ng dengue, naitala sa bayan ng Sto. Tomas, Batangas
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

STO. TOMAS, Batangas, Setyembre 5 (PIA) -- Mula Enero hanggang Agosto, nakapagtala ng 194 na kaso ng dengue sa bayan ng Sto. Tomas, Batangas kung saan apat ang namatay dito, ayon kay Dr. Pedrito Mayuga, municipal health officer.

Ang mga kasong naitala ay mula sa mga barangay ng Ana, San Rafael, San Antonio, Sta. Clara at Sta. Maria kung saan may pinakamalaking bilang ng kaso ng dengue na umabot sa 30.

Bunsod nito, puspusan ang ginagawa ng kampanya ng mga kawani ng Regional Health Unit at ng Municipal Health Office upang maiwasan ang pagtaas pa ng bilang ng mga dinadapuan ng dengue. Ipinapayo ng mga ito na palaging linisin ang kapaligiran at alisan ng tubig ang mga lugar na posibleng pamahayan ng lamok tulad ng mga sirang goma, dram na lalagyan ng tubig at maging ang mga alulod ng bahay kung saan naiipon ang tubig ulan.

Dagdag pa ni Mayuga, walang ibang mabisang pangontra sa sakit na dengue kundi ang kalinisan kung kaya't dapat lamang na ugaliin ito. Pinaalalahanan din nito ang lahat na sakaling lumabas ang senyales ng dengue sa isang pasyente, kaagad humingi ng tulong medikal dahil mas mahirap kung lumala ito at maaaring humantong sa pagkamatay. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: /www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52506)

Feature Blog..:)

Hamilo Coast Today
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Leslie (http://www.blogger.com/profile/16821310226160788616)

Even though I don't have a unit at Hamilo Coast nor am I a member I've been lucky to have seen the progress of it's construction. The first time we went there in 2008 there was only the beach and some tents. Last year there was the addition of a pool and a club house near the beach. For pictures click here. This year we were all blown away by how much has been added. It's truly beautiful and a wonderful vacation spot in Nasugbu, Batangas which is just a few hours drive from Manila.

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To go to the beach they have these electric cars to ferry you back and forth.

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Click here (http://www.shootfirsteatlater.com/2010/09/hamilo-coast-today.html) for more photos and details...

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About the author
Leslie is based in the Philippines. She loves food and it shows. She also enjoys travelling and discovering new places to eat. Watch out for her posts on Batanes, Macau and Hong Kong.

2 Batangeños make it to the top 36 at "Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3.."

Our very own El Gamma Penumbra, shadow play performers from Tanauan City and Pauline Agupitan, 11, singer from Lipa City are among 36 semi-finalists in the Season 3 Pilipinas Got Talent.

here's the full story..

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Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3: Top 36 semi-finalists
Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 has revealed its Top 36 semi-finalists who will compete against each other in the next 6 weeks.

The 36 best acts from almost 200 successful auditionees were revealed on PGT Season 3's September 3 and 4 episodes.

Click here (http://mykiru.blogspot.com/2011/09/pilipinas-got-talent-season-3-top-36.html) for the complete list of semifinalists..

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Hakbang para sa kabataan, tagumpay sa Batangas
05. Sep, 2011 1 Comment

PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE
NEWS ITEM September 2, 2011
PLEASE REFER TO MS. GINETTE SEGISMUNDO TEL/043-980-5206

Batangas City- Naging Star Studded Affair ang handog hakbang para sa kabataan sa lalawigan ng Batangas sa isinagawang ika- 39 edisyon ng Alay Lakad na dinaluhan ng mga kilalang personalidad mula sa larangan ng sining, palakasan at pulitika noong ika-2 ng Setyembre 2011.

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Tampok sa sama samang pag-hakbang na may temang “ Hakbang ko Alay sa Kabataang Batangueño” sina Governor Vilma Santos Recto kasama ang kanyang anak na si Luis Manzano, “Peoples Champ” at Boxing pound for pound king Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao, Optical Media Board Chairman, Ronnie Rickets , Laguna Province Board Member Angelika Jones, ALFI National Chairman Frank Evaristo, Vice Governor Mark Leviste at Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Batangas kasama ang mga Mayor ng ibat-ibang bayan ng lalawigan ganun din ang mga non-government at educational institutions.

Binigyang pasasalamat ni Governor Vi ang mga lumahok at nakiisa sa layunin ng Alay Lakad Foundation Inc.-Batangas Chapter sa pamumuno ni former Board Member Lianda Bolilia sa patuloy nitong pag-ganap bilang pangunahing kabalikat ng lalawigan sa pagbibigay ng bagong simula para sa mga out of school youths.

Sa pagtitipon tipon ng ibat-ibang sektor sa taong ito, natuwa ang gobernador na patuloy na dumadami ang mga sangay at orginisasyon na nakikiisa para sa adhikaing magbigay ng magandang kinabukasan sa kabataan.

Bilang panauhing pandangal ipinaabot ni Cong. Manny Paquiao ang kanyang pasasalamat sa mga Batangueño na maging bahagi ng makabuluhang okasyon at paghanga sa mga organizer na matipon ang iba’t-ibang
organisasyon sa iisang layunin. Sinabi niya isa sa gagawing niyang inspirasyon at halimabawa ang Alay-Lakad Batangas sa pagsasagawa ng sariling bersyon nito sa kanyang lalawigan sa Sarangani.

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Ipinagkaloob ni Peoples Champ ang halagang P200,000 para sa ALFI- Batangas habang ang lalawigan ng Batangas sa pangunguna ni Gov. Vi ay naghandog ng halagang P300,000 at G. Luis Manzano na may donasyong P50,000 kasama ang di pa nabibilang ng pledges and donation mula sa mga kalahok na istitusyon mula sa gobyerno, NGO’s. private sectors at learning institutions.

Ang Alay-Lakad Foundation ay isa sa mga pangunahing tumutulong sa mga kabataan partikular sa mga out of school youths at mga kabilang sa mga mahihirap na kumunidad na mag karoon ng pagkakataong makapasok sa ibat-ibang learning institutions sa pamamagitan ng scholarship at livelihood trainings na magagamit nila sa pagsisimula ng kanilang pagiging produktibong miyembro ng pamayanan./ Edwin V. Zabarte/PIO Batangas

Source: media.wowbatangas.com (http://media.wowbatangas.com/newspapers-and-pio/pio-batangas-capitol/hakbang-para-sa-kabataan-tagumpay-sa-lalawigan-ng-batangas/)

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PNP-Batangas, nag-ulat ng mga antas ng krimen sa lalawigan

BATANGAS CITY, Setyembre 4 (PIA) -- Iniulat ng Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial office ng Batangas na ang mga bayan ng Nasugbu, Sto. Tomas at Malvar ay nakapagtala ng mataas na antas ng krimen.

Base sa datos ng PNP-Batangas, nakapagtala ang tanggapan ng 220 kaso samantala ang crime volume sa lalawigan simula noong buwan ng Enero hanggang sa kasalukuyan ay 1,830 kung saan 699 ang non-index crime at1,331 naman ang index crime.

Sinabi ni Col. Nicanor Torre, provincial information officer ng PNP, mataas din ang bilang ng mga krimeng ginamitan ng baril na umaabot sa 360 o 32 porsiyento habang ang mga krimen naman na ginamitan ng motor ay umaabot sa 220 o 19.5 porsiyento.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy ang maigting na kampanya ng kapulisan tungo sa katahimikan at kaayusan ng lalawigan kung kaya't patuloy ang kanilang mga pangunahing programa dito.

Kamakailan lamang ay iprinisenta ni Provincial Director Rosauro Acio ang may 20 armas na nakumpiska sa pagpapalakas nila ng kampanya Kontra Boga, kung saan kinukumpiska nila sa pamamagiatn ng search warrant ang mga baril na di-lisensyado na karaniwang giangamit sa mga krimen.

Gayundin patuloy ang paglapit ng kapulisan sa lahat ng barangay upang magbigay kaalaman ukol sa ipinagbabawal na droga at ang kasamaang dulot nito partikular sa mga kabataan. (PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52381)

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Ugnayan sa barangay, patuloy na isinasagawa ng kapulisan
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

IBAAN, Batangas, Setyembre 4 (PIA) -- Tuloy tuloy ang isinasagawang ugnayan sa barangay ng mga kapulisan sa bayang ito kung saan ang programa ay isinasakatuparan sa tulong ng mga opisyal ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pagbisita ng mga pulis sa mga iba’t ibang barangay.

Layunin nito na mapanatili ang kapayapaan at katahimikan upang maging matiwasay at maayos ang pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan dito. Bukod pa dito, nagbibigay din sila ng mga forum o symposium upang maiiwas ang mga kabataan sa iba't -ibang bisyo lalo na ang ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Ayon sa pamunuan ng Ibaan Municipal Police Station, regular ang pagbaba nila sa mga barangay upang matukoy kung may mga problemang kinakaharap ang mga residente kaaugnay sa kaayusan ng kanilang lugar.

Hindi rin nagkukulang ang kanilang tanggapan sa pagpapaalala ng mga bagay na ipinagbabawal sa batas tulad ng mga hindi lisensyadong baril kung saan maigting ang pagpapatupad ng Kontra boga campaign base na din sa kautusan ni Provincial Director Rosauro Acio. (PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=52380)

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DTI-Batangas announces three big events this September

LIPA CITY, Batangas, Sept. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Batangas Provincial Office, an agency tasked to champion business as well as consumers, has lined up three big events catering to both local businessmen and cosumers this month.

These are: “Doing Business in Free Trade Areas (DBFTA)” Sept. 6, 2011 at Lima Park Hotel, Lima Technology Center, this city, is a briefing conducted in cooperation with the Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC).

The orientation will help Batangueño businessmen to understand the importance and implications of the Philippines as a member of the ASEAN and the free trade agreements (FTAs) it has with other countries thus, enhancing the flow of goods, investments and even persons among member countries.

Local players will also be briefed on the benefits of these FTAs for the improvement of local businesses, policies, and the general business environment. Other topics will be on the importance of understanding product codes, certicates of origin, and tariff/customs procedures.

Meanwhile, the “Orientation on the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Program and Sharing of Best Practices is scheduled Sept. 8 at Hotel Pontefino, Gulod Labac, Batangas City. The PQA orientation and sharing of best practices is an opportunity to learn of the PQA Program, whose framework is patterned after the Baldrige National Quality Program of the United States. It is the same framework being used by world-class organizations in their quest for continual operational improvement and organizational excellence.

Two PQA awardees namely RCM Manufacturing Ltd. and Mariwasa Siam Ceramics - 2010 PQA Recognition for Commitment to Quality Management will showcase their quality strategies; exceptional performance and share their experiences on their journey towards quality improvement and performance excellence.

By participating in this activity, local businessmen can network and gain insights on how their company can be competitive and be comparable with world-class organizations.

Lastly, a skit contest for high schools, dubbed “Dulaang Pangmamimili Sa Batangan 2011”. This contest is the highlight of the provincial celebration of Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) on September 30 at the Event Center of SM City Batangas.

Now on its 10th year, the contest is aimed at educating the consuming public on the importance of consumerism based on the salient points of R. A. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Phillippines and on how to take care of the eight consumer rights and at the same time, practice the five consumer responsibilities.

DTI-Batangas saw the appeal of this kind of activity among students, the academe, parents, and the mall goers. Target audience will be treated to a form of entertainment while educating a large number of consumers on the relevance of the law.

With this year’s theme, “Sapat, Ligtas at Abot-Kayang Pagkain Para Sa Lahat,” “Dulaang Pangmamimili” aims to increase the number of vigilant consumers and emphasize the program of government on food sufficiency, safety, and affordability. (Sally L. Pagtakhan, DTI-Batangas/PIA-Batangas)

Source: /www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=52301)

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Concrete Aggregates launches first suburban leisure dev't in Sto. Tomas
September 6, 2011, 3:38am

MANILA, Philippines — Ortigas affiliate, Concrete Aggregates Corporation, brings the concept of leisure farming, community partnerships, and sound agricultural practices together in a newly launched development, Hacienditas de Sto. Tomas, located in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

Hacienditas is CAC’s first leisure farm project that will make use of a European business model in creating a synergy between its stakeholders: from the lot owners, agriculture students, and distributors.

Hacienditas de Sto. Tomas is a 9.7-hectare property – only a 30-minute drive away from Manila and accessible via the South Luzon Expressway and STAR Tollway.

It is lined with full-grown mahogany trees around the perimeter, with a rich topsoil ideal for high-yield organic crops.

The property would be divided into sixty (60) farm lots, each with the size of 1000 to 1,400 square meters.

Of the total area per lot, only 25% would be allotted for residential purposes and the rest would be dedicated to cultivable land. Hacienditas de Santo Tomas is also equipped with the basic recreational facilities such as a clubhouse, parks, jogging paths, and walkways.

It would also house sports utilities, a spa, restaurants, convenience stores, and a commercial trading post, where part of the farmland’s produce would be sold.

Sto. Tomas, Batangas is deemed a growth area in terms of trade and tourism, thanks to rich biodiversity, well-preserved forests and aquatic resources.

Still, the local economy is supported largely by agriculture, to which CAC wishes to inject some capital. With the construction of the hacienditas, comes an indispensible partnership with the community.

The leisure farm concept proposed by CAC came from various learnings by CEO, Noel Rapadas. “Most weekend farmers are usually excited about their leisure farm purchase until after a year, when they realize the effort it takes to maintain it. Without the time and proper training of lot owners, some weekend farms have gone from rich to bare.”

With the new model, CAC aims to stimulate cooperation with different stakeholders to include the lot owners, an agricultural school, and an agricultural distributor. At Hacienditas, lot owners will have their lots taken under the care of agriculture students, who are taught modern and scientific ways of organic farming.

“Agriculture is a very profitable activity except that farmers have no access to the market,” adds Rapadas. Farm produce would be sold via the hacienditas trading post and an agricultural distributor, thereby completing the trail, from seeding, growing crops, to distribution.

Profits would then be split between the lot owner and the farmer. Among CAC’s construction priorities is the single-building agricultural school within the property set to begin in 2012.

About Concrete Aggregates Corp. Concrete Aggregates Corp. is a publicly listed company and an affiliate of Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership (OCLP).

The company is best known for its concrete aggregates quarry products, which supplied high-grade aggregates to the construction industry.

Now, it leases its 211-hectare quarry to a global cement company and is set to develop its first leisure farm project to be followed by other property developments in Luzon.

Source: www.mb.com.ph]www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/333337/concrete-aggregates-launches-first-suburban-leisure-devt-sto-tomas)

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Gov Vilma Santos, may request kina Pacquiao, Jennylyn Mercado
09/02/2011 | 10:13 PM
Very happy and thankful si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto sa suportang ibinigay ng “Pambasang Kamao" na si Rep. Manny Pacquiao sa taunang Alay-Lakad na ginawa sa naturang lalawigan.

Ayon kay showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago, kahit halos walang tulog ay pinangunahan ni Ate Vi ang makabuluhang Alay-Lakas na layuning makalikom ng pondo para maibalik sa eskuwelahan ang mga out-of-school youth.

Kasama ni Ate Vi sa paglalakad ang kanyang anak na si Luis Manzano, Optical Media Board chairman Ronnie Ricketts at special guest si Cong Manny Pacquiao.


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Masaya ang mga kababayan ni Ate Vi dahil bukod sa hindi binigo ni Manny ang kanilang imbitasyon, nagkaloob pa ito ng donasyon para sa naturang proyekto.

Hiniling din si Ate Vi na sana ay madala ni Manny sa Batangas ang show nito sa GMA 7 na Manny Many Prizes.

“Sabi ng grupo niya na baka one of this days sana dito niya gawin yung Manny Many Prizes… looking forward why not," pahayag ng actress-politician sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Biyernes.

Samantala, hindi naman naiwasan na hanapin ng mga tao kay Luis si Jennylyn Mercado na nauugnay ngayon sa aktor.

At kahit wala sa naturang event si Jennylyn, may request din sa kanya si Ate Vi.

“Kung okey lang kay Jennylyn sana as early as this I’m inviting her to join us sa foundation day sa December ‘yon (first week)… Jennylyn kung nakikinig ka baka pwede… lambingin mo na rin anak," nakangiting paanyaya ni Ate Vi. - FRJImenez, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/231312/showbiz/gov-vilma-santos-may-request-kina-pacquiao-jennylyn-mercado)

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PHL signs partnership agreement with U.S. firm using pig wastes as alternative energy
By Ben Cal

MANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) – The Philippine government and a United States-based company have entered into a partnership agreement on the use of the latter’s technology that taps pig wastes as alternative energy to help Filipino micro-scale piggery owners completely cut down their electricity dependence on private electric operators.

Ma. Teresa A. Serrano, program manager of the Center for Sustainable Human Development of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), said the the agreement was signed with the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) of the U.s. Environmental Protection Agency.

According to Serrano, the pilot project, installed at the Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative in Taysan, Batangas, is called Tube-Bag Digester Installation, Operation and Maintenance.

Serrano said it is not a new technology converting pig wastes as alternative energy but the GMI-PHL has vastly improved the technology that can be used as electricity for a family of six maintaining a backyard piggery farm at home to boost their income and at the same time totally cutting down their dependence on electricity from private companies.

Government agencies that spearheaded the implementation of the joint project are DAP, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) implemented a Hands-on Training on Tube-Bag Digester Installation, Operation and Maintenance at the Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative.

“We thought this project was just a dream, but now it’s a reality. We always wanted this technology to be part of our cooperative’s program since we are always thinking of ways to improve the lives of our 1,300 members,” said Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative general manager Ludwig Von G. Malaluan during the training recently.

A total of 25 participants from DOST Central and Regional Offices, DA-BAI, state universities and colleges, private organizations, and members of Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao attended the hands-on training.

“The Tube-Bag Digester is a technology that uses geomembrane plastics measuring 10 meters in length and one meter in width. The bag serves as a digester and the gas generated is stored in a separate inner tube-type bladder,” Serrano explained.

“Pig manures are put in the inlet of the bag digester where sludge is removed through the outlet of the tube. A gas pipe is installed in the tube-bag digester to transfer gas to the house for cooking and lighting. The tube-bag digester can be used by a group of five to 10 pig breeders,” she added.

The training is part of the GMI-PHL program under the agriculture sector. It aims to build the capability of stakeholders from government, academe, private and people’s organizations in the swine industry in capturing and using methane gas from a potent source such as pig manure and using it as a substitute for heating and lighting needs.

Serrano also said that the tube-digester is also anti-pollutant device.

“The GMI-PHL program hopes to promote technologies that will provide affordable pollution control, reduce destructive methane emissions, and facilitate rural, economic and environmental development by harnessing renewable energy from the swine and landfill sectors,” Serrano said.

The project costs P40,000. With rising cost of fuel in the world market, the project will be of big help to the country’s economy.

The Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative plans to replicate this pilot project in other pig farm owner-members as part of the cooperative’s dissemination and sustainability program, so more and more farmers can benefit from the experience and benefits of the pilot project, referring to the triple bottom line approach: economic, environmental and energy, she said.

Another hands-on training, this time on Stacked-Fixed Dome Displacement Biodigester, is scheduled in September for Region III or Central Luzon. (PNA)
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Source: positivenewsmedia.net (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/PHL_signs_partnership_agreement_with_U_S_firm_using_pig_wastes_as_alternative_energy.shtml)

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PetroEnergy taps EEI, Fuji for new plant
Published : Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Written by : EUAN PAULO C. AÑONUEVO

A CONSORTIUM led by PetroEnergy Resources Corp. has tapped a local construction firm and a Japanese company to build and operate a geothermal plant in Batangas.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, PetroEnergy said its 20-megawatt Maibarara geothermal project would be put up by EEI Corp. while the power plant’s operations and maintenance would be handled by Tokyo’s Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

“The signing of the two contracts mark another significant milestone in Maibarara Geothermal Inc.’s timely and substantive compliance to our Department of Energy service contract commitments,” Fransisco Delfin, MGI president, said.

MGI is the consortium composed of PetroEnergy, through renewable energy unit PetroGreen Energy Corp., and minority partners Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. and state-owned Philippine National Oil Co.-Renewables Corp.

Under the deal, EEI will construct the Maibarara plant, which would be designed by Fuji. The latter will also design, manufacture and test the power facilities’ equipment.

“EEI, along with our sub-contractors, will bring nearly 30 years of geothermal construction experience in this venture to give MGI significant value for its money,” Roberto Jose Castillo, EEI president and chief executive officer, said.

The Maibarara project is the first among hundreds of renewable energy contracts signed by the Department of Energy since the passage of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008.

The project consortium aims to put up the power plant by 2013 at the western flank of Mount Makiling in Santo Tomas, Batangas. The P2.8-billion project was initially pegged at a 40-megawatt capacity.

Source: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6644-petroenergy-taps-eei-fuji-for-new-plant)

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2011 National MILO Marathon - Batangas Run

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Milo Marathon Batangas City
PRESS RELEASE
August 23, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

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Batangas City Matagumpay muling naidaos ang National Milo Marathon Elimination Race sa Batangas City noong August 21 kung saan may 7,500 runners and lumahok.

Sa 21K race, pinangunahan ng Kenyan na si Eliud Kering ang men's division at ni Liza Raterta ng Sta. Rosa, Laguna ang women's division.

Tinapos ni Kering ang 21K sa loob ng 1:12:56, samantalang 1:31:42 ang nailatalang oras ni Raterta na nagbigay ng pagkakataon para mag qualify sila sa Final Race ng Marathon sa December 11 sa Mall Asia.

Nanguna naman sa 10K men's division, si Richard Solano ng University of the East at pumangalawa sa kanya ang Criminology student ng Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Batangas na si Marco Vilog.

Si Vilog ay varsity member ng LPU na lumahok at nanalo na rin sa iba't ibang marathon competition.

Sa 10k women's division, nag top si Grace Lara ng University of the Philippines. Sa 5K men's division, nanguna su Kimbert Sarmiento mula NCR, at Lovely Gemeroy (women's) ng Sta. Rosa Runners Club sa women's division. Sa 3K-men's, nanalo si Julito Herarman ng Dalipit Elementary School at Althea Krisma Abueg ng UP Los Banos sa women's division.

Ayon kay Andrew Neri, Milo Sports Executive, taun taon ay dumarami ang sumasali at lalong nagiging maayos ang pagsasagawa ng marathon sa lungsod.

Sinabi niya na sa taong ito ay gumamit ng electronic chips na awtomatikong naiitala ang oras ng isang runner. Sa pamamagitan nito ay higit na naging organisado ang kumpetisyon.

Ipinaabot ni Neri ang pasasalamat sa pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas dahil sa pakikipagtuwang nito sa Milo Marathon. Aniya, napakalaki ng suporta ng city government kung kaya't laging tagumpay ang proyekto.

Naging bahagi rin ng Milo Marathon ang Cheer Dance Competion kung saan tinanghal na champion ang Navera national High School at Wawa Elementary School.

Tumanggap ng award bilang Biggest Delegation ang Batangas National High School na may 766 runners. Ito din ang nahirang na may Fastest Delegation sapagkat nagtala ng 30:10.42 ang kanilang unang 25 finishers. Nauna rito ay namahagi ng 500 pares sapatos ang Milo para sa limang napiling paaralan sa lungsod ng Batangas. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_599.htm)

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Shoes Distribution - Milo Marathon
PRESS RELEASE
August 23, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

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Batangas City Limang daang pares ng sapatos ang ipinamahagi ng Milo sa may 500 mag-aaral mula sa limang eskwelahan sa lungsod ng Batangas noong idinaos dito ang 35th Milo Marathon Elimination Race bilang bahagi ng "Help Give Shoes" advocacy ng nasabing kompanya.

Tumanggap ng pares ng Milo running shoes ang tig 100 estudyante ng Balete National High School, Sta. Rita Elementary School, Calicanto, San Isidro at Libjo Elementary Schools. Ang mga paaralang ito ay pinili ng Batangas City DepEd upang tumanggap ng sapatos mula sa Milo. Noong nakaraang taon ay tumanggap ng 100 pares ng sapatos mula sa Milo ang mag-aaral ng Batangas National High School.

Ayon kay Andrew Neri, Milo Sports Executive, 100, 000.000 pare ng sapatos ang nakatakdang ipamahagi sa 100 paaralan sa bansa sa taong ito, kaugnay ng 100 taong anibersaryo ng Nestle' Phils., ang kumpanyang gumagawa ng Milo.

Inilunsad aniya ang Help Give Shoes Advocacy noong nakaraang taon dahil nakita nila na maraming kabataan ang tumatakbo na walang sapatos. Hangad nila na magsilbing inspirasyon ang mga sapatos na ito upang maabot ng mga kabataan ang kanilang pangarap lalo na sa larangan ng sports.

Idinagdag pa ni Neri, na ang mga sapatos ay specially designed at hindi makikita o mabibili sa labas o commercial establishments.

Bahagi ng pondo para sa proyekto ay mula sa registration fee ng mga runners ng Milo Marathon. (Marie V. Lualhati, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_603.htm)

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Vilma Santos, special guest ni Pacquiao sa laban kay Marquez!

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Dininig ng Diyos ang dalangin ni Governor Vilma Santos na bigyan ang Batangas City ng isang magandang umaga noong Biyernes, Sept. 2. 4:30 AM nu’ng Biyernes nang bumiyahe kami patungong Batangas City para saksihan ang annual Alay Lakad ng buong probinsiya ng Batangas.

Nang malapit na kami sa nasabing siyudad ay napakaganda ng bukang liwayway na tumambad sa amin at nagbalik tanaw tuloy kami sa aming kabataan dahil sa probinsiya ng Laguna kami lumaki. Maganda at medyo malamig ang umagang iyon.

Sinimulan ang Alay Lakad mula sa PNP Headquarters patungong Batangas Capitol complex na nakasuot ng iba’t ibang kulay ang nagsilahok para ma-identify ang organisasyon na kinabibilangan nila.

Halos 2 miles din yata ang nilakad namin sa pangunguna ng magandang Gobernadora na si Star for All Seasons na si Vilma Santos-Recto kasama ang panganay niyang anak na si Luis Manzano.

Lumahok din si VRB Chairman Ronnie Ricketts, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Board Members at ilang mayors mula sa iba’t ibang bayan ng Batangas.

Hindi namin nakita si Board Member Christopher de Leon na nagpasabing hahabol. Taun-taon ay dumadalo raw si Christopher sa proyektong ito.

Matapos ang Alay Lakad ay nagkaroon ng programa sa Capitol Grounds at doon dumating si Congressman Manny Pacquiao na pinagbunyi ng mga Batangueño. Bukod sa pagdating niya ay nag-donate pa ito sa project ng 200,000 pesos. Kaya tuwang-tuwa si Governor Vi, na inimbitahan na rin ni Manny na ma*ging special guest at panoorin ang laban niya sa kay Marquez sa Las Vegas sa November 12.

Humabol din si Angelica Jones na Board Member ng Laguna. Nagtutulungan naman pala ang iba’t ibang probinsiya ng Calabarzon at kaya madalas ay naiimbitahan din si Governor Vi sa iba’t ibang lugar ng nasabing rehiyon.

Sa pakikipagtsikahan namin kay Governor Vi sa Governors Mansion ay nalaman namin na may sisimulan siyang pelikula with Kim Chiu sa Star Cinema under Direk Chito Roño.

Pangarap din pala ni Governor Vi na ma*kagawa ng indie movie pero kailangan muna niyang unahin ang kontrata niya with Star Cinema. Matapos ito ay puwede na siyang mamili kung anong project ang isusunod niya.

Wala naman daw siyang ibang kontrata at bago siya pumirma kahit kanino man ay kailangan niyang mabasa ang synop*sis at kung type niya ay pipirma agad siya. Ayaw raw niyang mag-commit sa isang film company na hindi niya alam kung anong project ang gagawin niya. Basta pakitaan lang daw siya ng synopsis at kung magustuhan niya ay pipirma siya.

Ngayong November ay hindi pa alam ni Vilma kung ano ang gagawin niya sa birthday niya. Pero sinisiguro niya na isang simpleng selebrasyon lang ‘yon at tapos na raw siya sa magagarbong handaan.

Baka raw mag-abroad sila at kung mangyayari ‘yun ay manonood siya ng laban ni Manny Pacquiao sa November 12. Tuwing aalis ng medyo matagal si Governor Vi ay nagpapaalam pala ito sa constituents niya para hindi raw magulat ang mga ito na mababalitaan nasa ganu’ng lugar siya.

Priority niya ang public service, pangalawa ang pamilya at pangatlo ang showbiz. Wish niya na makagawa ng movie kahit once a year at miss na raw niya ang showbiz. Bukod diyan ay okay rin siya sa isang weekly show at mukhang may binubuo ang ABS-CBN para sa kanya.

Aware pala si Go*vernor Vi na pulitika rin ang pupuntahan ng mga anak at hindi raw niya pipigilan ang mga ito. Fulfilling daw ang ganitong trabaho.

Aminado rin si Lucky na papasukin niya ang pulitika pero hindi pa raw ngayon. Kung siya ang papipiliin ay sa Lipa niya gustong magserbisyo dahil may nasimulan na raw doon ang kanyang ina at ipagpapatuloy na lang niya.

Tungkol naman kay Jennylyn Mercado ay wala raw sila sa serious relationship at lumalabas lang sila paminsan-minsan. Gusto nga ni Ate Vi na isama ni Lucky si Jennylyn sa mga importanteng okasyon sa Batangas kung libre ito.

Sabi ni Gov. Vi, hindi na raw dapat pagtakhan kung may mga babaeng nakakasama ang mga anak niya dahil parehong barako ang mga ito. Pero, priority raw ni Vilma na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral si Christian bago payagan sa kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin, gaya ni Lucky.

Gusto lang niyang maging maayos ang mga anak para pagdating ng panahon ay okay ang estado ng buhay nila.

Sa tanong kung isa sa pinakamayamang artista si Vilma ay hindi nito sinagot ng diretso. Basta kumportable raw ang pamumuhay nila ay okay na ‘yun at ayaw na niyang hihigit pa doon. Talbog !!!!!

Matapos nga pala ang Alay Lakad ay ang Foundation Day ng Batangas sa December ang paghahandaan nila. Wish ni Governor Vi na doon sa okasyon na ‘yon idaos ang Manny Many Prizes na ipinangako ng Pambansang Kamao.

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Hamilo Coast Today
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Leslie (http://www.blogger.com/profile/16821310226160788616)

Even though I don't have a unit at Hamilo Coast nor am I a member I've been lucky to have seen the progress of it's construction. The first time we went there in 2008 there was only the beach and some tents. Last year there was the addition of a pool and a club house near the beach. For pictures click here. This year we were all blown away by how much has been added. It's truly beautiful and a wonderful vacation spot in Nasugbu, Batangas which is just a few hours drive from Manila.

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To go to the beach they have these electric cars to ferry you back and forth.

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In all fairness this is the most beautiful master planned seaside development in all of LUZON ha!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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Batangueña bags Miss Casino Filipino 2011 crown
By JOJO P. PANALIGAN
September 5, 2011, 3:51pm

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Miss Casino Filipino 2011 grand winner Catrine Rosary Ocampo (center) shows off her winning form along with her runners-up (from left) Reina Cuneta (4th runner-up), Maureen Morales (2nd runner-up), Glennifer Perido (1st runner-up) and Katherine Dominique
Miss Casino Filipino 2011 grand winner Catrine Rosary Ocampo (center) shows off her winning form along with her runners-up (from left) Reina Cuneta (4th runner-up), Maureen Morales (2nd runner-up), Glennifer Perido (1st runner-up) and Katherine Dominique

MANILA, Philippines — For a moment there, Lipa City in Batangas had another name in mind other than Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto when it comes to its residents whose success deserve celebrating.

Last Sept. 3, the 18-year-old Batangueña Catrine Rosary I. Ocampo bagged the crown in the first ever Miss Casino Filipino 2011 held at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) Theatre, Airport Casino Filipino in Paranaque City. One of the tallest in her court at 5’8”, Ocampo was flanked by fourth runnerup Reina Cuneta, third runner up Katherine Lagrimas, second runnerup Maureen Morales, and first runnerup Glennifer Perido after they were announced as victors.

The five beauties bested 24 other candidates who come from different parts of the country including Olongapo, Bacolod, Cebu and Davao.

As part of her duties, Ocampo will represent the Philippines at the Queen of the World Pageant in Germany in November. She brought home a cash prize of P300,000 while PAGCOR pledged to help her chosen charity by making an in-kind donation.

“It is a great honor to be crowned as the first Miss Casino Filipino. I am thankful that Casino Filipino gave me this opportunity. I will not only wear the crown on my head but also in my heart. It will be my pleasure to serve the community and promote my advocacy for education,” Ocampo was quoted as saying in a release.

First runnerup Perido also won Best in Swimsuit and Ms. Ever Bilena. Other special awardees of the pageant were Dianna Sunshine Rademann of Puerto Princesa City who won Best in Talent, Best in Long Gown and Ms. Beautiful Skin. Regine May Canlas of Angeles City was named Ms. Photogenic, while Shenna Hernandez of Leyte was named Ms. Asia’s Friendliest. Carmela Therese Ignacio, also from Angeles City, was Best in Costume.

1990 Supermodel of the Philippines Lala Flores who was among the board of judges during the coronation night, said all the 29 candidates possessed poise, confidence and carried themselves well.

Among the panel of jurors were PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Cristino Naguiat, Jr., Department of Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Queen of the World National Director Obet Ricalde, 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-World Czarina Gatbonton, model-stylist Rima Ostwani, fashion designer Fred Peralta, beauty queen April Love Jordan, and the Philippines’ premier fashion photographer Raymund Isaac.

The Miss Casino Filipino 2011 Grand Coronation night was hosted by Bianca Gonzales and Drew Arellano. Famed TV host and manager Boy Abunda was also invited as special guest, hosting the night’s Question and Answer portion.

PAGCOR’s Miss Casino Filipino 2011 will be aired on PTV 4 on Sept. 11 at 9:15 p.m.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/333267/batangue-a-bags-miss-casino-filipino-2011-crown)

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Probe ‘disappearing barge,’ Roxas asked
by Gigi Muñoz David
September 6, 2011

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BATANGAS provincial board member Christopher de Leon called on the Department of Transportation and Communication to immediately act on the case of a shipping company whose barge had allegedly polluted the waters off Nasugbu town.

Arnel Arevalo, De Leon’s chief of staff, decried the lack of action against Indonesian shipping firm PT Transpower Corp., which owns the Gold Trans 306 barge that ran aground off Nasugbu last July 14, 2010, and its local agent Bulkhead Shipping Corp.

The barge sailed in from Kalimantan, Indonesia loaded with about 8,000 metric tons of bituminous coal when it was stranded near Nasugbu. Arevalo said the cargo spilled, polluting the province’s waters and coastline and eventually spreading to waterways inland.

The vessel was seized and towed to the Port of Batangas pending a hearing by the Maritime Industry Authority on the accident.

But Arevalo said the Gold Trans 306 was able to sail off and leave the country, purportedly undetected despite a vessel traffic management system in place to detect the arrival and departure of vessels from the country’s ports.

“How the Gold Trans 306 could disappear at the height of the hearing by the Sangguniang Panglalawigan [provincial board] is a big mystery,” Arevalo said.

He called on Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas II to look into the case and file the appropriate charges against port officials over the incident which he said had cost the government millions of pesos.

De Leon had recommeded charges against the owners of the barde, The Sangguniang Panlalawigan also recommended that all port officials involved in the escape of the vessel be held liable.

Source: www.manilastandardtoday.com (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNation.htm?f=2011/september/7/nation3.isx&d=2011/september/7)

Kudos to Board Member Christopher De Leon...:applause::applause::applause:

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VICE GANDA LIVE @ BATANGAS CITY COLISEUM

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The Peak Condotel at Canyon Wood
Diokno Highway, Laurel, Batangas

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Canyon Cove Residential Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas

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Inspeksiyon ng mga gusali at boarding house, hiniling ng sanggunian
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Setyembre 7 (PIA) -- Hiniling ni Konsehal Dio Ferriols, pinuno ng Committee on Fire and Safety na magsagawa ng inspeksyon ang Bureau of Fire Protection n(BFP) sa gusali at boarding houses sa lungsod na ito.

Ayon kay Ferriols, layunin ng kanyang kahilingan na masigurong tumutupad sa mga regulasyon ang lahat ng mga operators at may-ari ng mga gusali at boarding house gayundin ang maayos na kondisyon sa mga ginagamit na fire extinguishers.

Dagdag pa ng opisyal na maraming mga nagbebenta ng fire extinguisher na mura ngunit hindi sigurado ang kaligtasan ng mga gumagamit nito at maaari pang maging sanhi ng pagkawala ng buhay at mga ari-arian kung kaya't dapat lamang na inspeksyunin din ito upang makaiwas sa sakuna.

Nakipag-ugnayan naman ang tanggapan ni Ferriols sa BFP sa pamumuno ni Fire Inspector Rommel Tradio upang isagawa ang agarang pagsisiyasat at maipaalala sa publiko ang kahalagahan ng pagsunod sa alintuntunin upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa. (MPD, PIA-batangas)

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wow ang gaganda ng mga seaside development sa Batangas! maganda ito para mabuhay ang turismo sa bansa. sana dumami pa ang mga magaganda at mga worldclass na development sa mga magagandang probinsiya ng bansa kagaya ng Batangas, La Union, Cebu, etc. imagine ang mga superbig developments like Hamilo Coast sa Batangas, Bella Roca sa Marinduque, Thunderbird sa La Union, developments sa Boracay, Puerto Prinsesa, CamSur at sa iba pang probinsiya sa Pilipinas, sana ay tuluyang mabuhay ulit ang turismo sa Pilipinas. idagdag pa ang magandang ugali ng mga Pilipino na ikinalamang natin sa ibang bansa. :okay:

In all fairness this is the most beautiful master planned seaside development in all of LUZON ha!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

You're right, it progresses into the country's largest and most luxurious integrated coastal community…:cheers:

wow ang gaganda ng mga seaside development sa Batangas! maganda ito para mabuhay ang turismo sa bansa. sana dumami pa ang mga magaganda at mga worldclass na development sa mga magagandang probinsiya ng bansa kagaya ng Batangas, La Union, Cebu, etc. imagine ang mga superbig developments like Hamilo Coast sa Batangas, Bella Roca sa Marinduque, Thunderbird sa La Union, developments sa Boracay, Puerto Prinsesa, CamSur at sa iba pang probinsiya sa Pilipinas, sana ay tuluyang mabuhay ulit ang turismo sa Pilipinas. idagdag pa ang magandang ugali ng mga Pilipino na ikinalamang natin sa ibang bansa. :okay:

Hamilo Coast is the country’s largest ecotourism project. The whole Hamilo Coast development is around 5, 700 hectares and composed of 13 natural coves of varying shapes and sizes and it will "put the Philippines on the map of international tourism.

A multibillion Pico De Loro involves the establishment of 11 medium-rise residential condominium buildings consisting of 1,000 units and a world class - five-star hotel shall also be built to accommodate tourists.

You're absolutely correct, megaproject like this, will be boosting our country's tourism industry..:cheers:

Western Batangas needs a mall, a big university campus and a City.

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So far, one of the newest and grandest vacation spots in Eastern part of Batangas
Estrellas de Mendoza Playa Resort at Laiya, San Juan, Batangas.

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Western Batangas needs a mall, a big university campus and a City.

I totally agree with you, Congressman Apacible and all other LGU' leaders in Western Batangas need to do more now to achieve these.. but the truth is Western Batangas has just started to grow and has just begun to develop gradually as industrial and tourism hub under Ermita leadership… And during their terms, western Batangas has been one of the biggest beneficiaries and the recipient of major infrastructures because fortunately that they often had access to Malacanang…:):)

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Congratulations to Lyceum of Batangas
Once again Lyceum of Batangas hailed as the Top School in Medical Technology as
RAY CARLO VILLANUEVA DE LA CRUZ
secured the 10th place of Med.Tech. Board Exams
last September 3 & 4, 2011, were released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), September 7, 2011.
:applause::applause::applause:

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Aquino declares September 12 as special non-working day in Lipa
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

MANILA - President Benigno Aquino III has declared September 12 (Monday) as a special non-working day in Lipa City, Batangas for the holding of the National Pilgrimage for Peace and Prayer for the Sanctification of the Clergy.

President Aquino signed Proclamation 244 on August 25, 2011 on request of the Office of the Mayor in order for the people of the Lipa to participate in the event.

The President noted that the city will host thousands of devotees for the National Pilgrimage, a day of prayer for Peace and the Sanctification of the Clergy on September 12, 2011.

The National Day of Prayer for Peace and for the Sanctification of Priests is a yearly event that draws Catholic pilgrims all over the country to pray for peace and the clergy.

Since 2004, September 12 has become the national day of prayer for peace and for the sanctification of priests. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)

Source: www.sunstar.com.ph (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2011/09/07/aquino-declares-september-12-special-non-working-day-lipa-177891)

Join the 8th National Day of Prayer for World Peace and Sanctification of the Clergy in Carmel Monastery, Lipa City, Batangas on September 8-12, 2011.

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SEM Calaca Power expansion is just under way on its own complex in Calaca, Batangas

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Incorporation of Semirara subsidiary approved
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the incorporation of Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Consunji-led Semirara Mining Corp.

According to the incorporation documents submitted by Semirara to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Southwest Luzon was put up primarily to acquire, design, develop, construct, expand, invest in and operate electric power plants, and engage in the business of a power generation.

Southwest Luzon, which has an authorized capital stock of P10 billion, is also looking to invest in, operate and engage in missionary electrification as a qualified third party that will service those in the remote and far-flung areas in the country.

Of the P10-billion authorized capital stock, at least 25 percent or P3 billion has been subscribed to and at least 25 percent of such subscription or P750 million has been paid for.

Southwest Luzon is expected to undertake the construction of the additional two 150-megawatts coal-fired power units (or a total of 300 MW).

These units will be located adjacent to the existing 600-MW Batangas coal-fired thermal power plant, which is owned and operated by SEM Calaca Power Corp., also a wholly owned subsidiary of Semirara Mining.

The proposed 300-MW coal facility (Phase 1) is part of a bigger project that targets to have a completely new 1,200-MW coal-fired power generation complex in Batangas. Should the group proceed with this plan, the total capacity that can be generated from Calaca will then increase to 1,800 MW.

Recently, Semirara Mining reported that it was tapping a P14-billion project loan facility to fund the construction of the first 300-megawatt plant.

According to Semirara vice chair Isidro Consunji, the facility will have a seven-year tenor plus a three-year grace period, and will likely have an annual interest rate of less than 8 percent.

Source: business.inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/17443/incorporation-of-semirara-subsidiary-approved)

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Kumpanya ng softdrinks nag alok ng tulong pinansyal sa benepisyaryo ng agrarian reform

LIPA CITY, Batangas, Setyembre 8 (PIA) -- Nag-alok ang coca Cola Bottlers Inc. ng tulong pinansyal sa mga kooperatiba ng mga agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) sa lalawigan.

Ilan sa mga ARBs na ito ang damayan ng mga manggagawa, magsasaka at mangingisda sa bansa (DAMMMBA), Katipunan ng magbubukid sa Hacienda Roxas Inc. (KAMAHARI) ng Nasugbu at Prensa sa Lian kung saan inalok ng kumpanya kung papayag ang mag ito na bilhin ang kanilang inaning tubo dahil ang gamit nilang asukal ay 100 percent locally produced.

Ayon kay Tatiana Trebol, strategic procurement manager ng Coca Cola sa pakikipagpulong nito sa mga opisyal ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Batangas na pepresyuhan ng 50 porsyento kada sako ng asukal sa ngayon sa prevailing price at ang natitirang 50 porsyento ay sangayon sa napagkasunduang presyo ng asukal.

"Magiging benepisaryo pa ang kanilang mga barangay ng aming programa kung saan nagbibigay ng karagdagang classroom at ganoon din ang feeding program na pakikinabangan ng libo libong mag-aaral. Itinuturing itong public private partnership ng Coca cola sa mga magsasaka kung saan layunin nitong matulungan ang gobyerno sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa," dagdag pa ni Trebol.

Sinabi naman ni Felix Kagahastian, hepe ng DAR Batangas na makabubuti ito sa mga ARBs sapagkat sigurado na ang kanilang kita magiging benepisaryo pa sila ng mga programa ng Coke.

Ayon pa kay Kagahastian panahon na para pagtuunan ng pansin ng mga magsasaka na maiangat ang pamumuhay ng kanilang pamilya at ito ay maisasakatuparan sa pamamagitan ng public at private partnership ng DAR at malaking kumpanya tulad ng coca Cola.

Samantala,sinang-ayunan ng mga magsasaka ang naturang programa ngunit kinakailangang isangguni sa nakakarami upang mahikayat silang umangat ang kanilang buhay. (Ruel Santos, DAR Batangas/PIA-Batangas)

Source: pia.gov.ph (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=53205)

Happy Birthday
Mother Mary and Let it Be
by Paul McCartney of the Beatles
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Mary Mediatrix - Virgin of Lipa, Batangas

Today is September 8. It is Mother Mary’s birthday. I would like to say Happy Birthday and thank you for the happiness and blessings.
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Paul McCartney of the Beatles wrote a song called “Let it Be” for his mother named Mary who died of cancer when he was 14 years old. The song was inspired by a dream of his Mom when he was having some personal struggles. For some reason I always think of Mother Mary when I hear the song.

Source: ichoosehappynow.com (http://ichoosehappynow.com/2011/09/08/cup-of-joy/happy-birthday-mother-mary-and-let-it-be-by-paul-mccartney-of-the-beatles/)

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Ordinansa sa pagbabawal ng paggamit ng plastic at styro sa Ibaan, pasado na
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

IBAAN, Batangas, Set. 8 (PIA) -- Aprubado na ng Sangguniang Bayan ang ordinansa na nagbabawal sa paggamit ng plastic at styro noong Agosto pa at pasisimulan ang pagpapatupad sa Oktubre 16 ngayong taon, ayon kay Konsehal Tony Benitez, chairman ng committee on public market

Ayon sa opisyal, sa kasalukuyan ay patuloy ang pagpapalaganap nila ng impormasyon at kaalaman sa publiko ukol sa naturang batas at humihingi din sila ng pang-unawa at pakikipagtulungan ng lahat ng mamamayan upang maipatupad ito sa nakatakdang araw.

Samantala, marami namang mamamayan sa nabanggit na bayan ang nakikiusap sa lokal na pamahalaan na huwag na munang ipatupad ang naturang batas partikular ang mga negosyante na gumagamit ng plastik.

Anila, sana ay mabigyan sila ng pagkakataon na maubos muna ang mga naka-stock nilang plastic at mabigyan pa ng sapat na panahon, kabatiran at maihanda pang lalo ang mga residente sa hindi paggamit ng plastic araw araw.

Marami na ring mga establisyemento ang nag-uumpisang gumamit ng supot sa kanilang mga produkto sa halip na plastik at styro upang maging madali sa kanila kapag ipinatupad na ng tuluyan ang nasabing ordinansa. (MPDC, PIA Batangas)

Source:/pia.gov.ph (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=53182)

^may personal pictures po ba ikaw ng ponte fino sa loob? bet na bet ko yun e.. sa labas palang nakikita ko

^may personal pictures po ba ikaw ng ponte fino sa loob? bet na bet ko yun e.. sa labas palang nakikita ko

Good day, I have no idea, sorry, as I don’t have any PERSONAL pictures, and I’ve never been inside Hotel Pontefino either ... But there are plenty videos available through the YouTube and not within my PERSONAL YouTube channel^^

Like this one....:)

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The premier hotel and residential development in Batangas City.


‘Vilma Santos’ held for drugs

Click HERE (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/12562-vilma-santos-held-for-drugs) for full story....: :lurker:

wow ha thanks for the good find!!! maganda kasi kapag actual shoot yung wala masyado kaartehan o masyado fake na yung presentation.. yung iba kasi nadadaan sa ganun.. maganda po sa website pero kapag actual na e.. hindi po akma.. nwei thankz friend!!! :banana::banana::banana:

wow, i am amazed at the building boom in the tourism estates in our provinces, notably in Nasugbu, with the high-rise condotels being built in the Hamilo Coast, in Laurel with the Splendido Condotel, and in San Juan, along the Laiya Coast. These high-rises (actually mid-rise ones) are changing the skyline in our province, and they are so huge (at least in the provincial level). There are no such structures yet of the same magnitude and number in our major cities of Lipa and Batangas, except that there are already mall(s) in these cities. In fact, we have yet to see a real skyline in the two cities, they have no high-rise buildings and our tourism town of Nasugbu have overtaken the two cities in that aspect. And the view is much more magnificent being at the coastline. And I agree too, that we need a city, a big university and a mall in western batangas. Nasugbu is the right place, if not Balayan.

wow ha thanks for the good find!!! maganda kasi kapag actual shoot yung wala masyado kaartehan o masyado fake na yung presentation.. yung iba kasi nadadaan sa ganun.. maganda po sa website pero kapag actual na e.. hindi po akma.. nwei thankz friend!!! :banana::banana::banana:


I agree, What You See is Not Always What You Get, to the same extent, the photos look better than the actual hotel but touring experiences in Batangas province is far better than Picture….^^^^

I agree, What You See is Not Always What You Get, to the same extent, the photos look better than the actual hotel but touring experiences in Batangas province is far better than Picture….^^^^ I couldn't agree more!!! anyway, i miss the pebbly sands of San Juan Beach.. love ko dun kasi hindi maalon very quiet and relaxing, unlike here in Pangasinan pwede ka na mag surfing sa mga alon, a bit windy

The Horizon Condominium
Tagaytay, Midland Complex, Brgy. Tranca, Talisay, Batangas

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Grupong Pang kababaihan dumalo sa Nation Building Forum
PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE
NEWS ITEM September 7, 2011
PLEASE REFER TO MS. GINETTE SEGISMUNDO TEL/043/980-5206

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Pasay City- Binigyan inspirasyon ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang mga mga naging kalahok sa isinagawang 18th National Congress ng Women Involve in Nation Building (WIN) noong ika-6 ng Setyembre.

Ang pagtitipon na may temang “ Developing Women’s Adaptive Capacities Towards Resilient Communities” ay inihandog ng Department of Interior and Local Government at Department of Environment and Natural Resources ay naglalayon na palakasin ang kapasidad ng mga kababaihan sa mabilis na pagbabago ng panahon at kaanyuhan ng kanilang mga kumunidad.

Kinatampukan ito ng mga kalahok mula sa samahang kababaihan ng lokal na pamahalaan mula sa iba’t-ibang rehiyon ng bansa.

Ilan sa isinusulong ng WIN na palakasin ang kakayahan ng mga kababaihan sa pagtugon sa oras ng kalamidad at disaster sa pamamagitan ng isang lektura at presentasyon na inaasahan na magbibigay kaalaman sa mga ito na mga dapat isagawa una sa tahanan at sa kumunidad.

Sa mensahae na ipina-abot ni Governor Vi sa mga kasapi ng W.I.N napapanahon na aniya ng maging adaptive o mabilis na maki ayon ang kakayahan ng mga kakababaihan sa social responsibility o mga pampamayanang gampanin.

Naniniwala ang gobernadora sa taglay na kakayahan tulad ng likas na malikhain at born organizer ng mga babae, isang katangian na lubhang kailanagan sa mabilis at pabago bagong takbo ng katayuan ng kapaligiran at mga kumunidad.

Ibinigay na halimbawa ni Governor Vi ang mga programa sa kalusugan at edukasyon na malaki ang gamapanin ng mga kakababaihan na binubuo ng mga organized provincial groups tulad ng BHW, Day Care Workers, Voluntary Service Responders na kasama sa pagpapalaganap ng programa ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas./ Edwin V. Zabarte;PIOBatangas

Source: media.wowbatangas.com (http://media.wowbatangas.com/newspapers-and-pio/pio-batangas-city/grupong-pang-kababaihan-dumalo-sa-nation-building-forum/)

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Vilma supports Luis' plan to enter politics
By Verns Joven (philstar.com) Updated September 09, 2011 07:10 PM

Manila, Philippines — Batangas Governor Vilma Santos expressed her support in her son’s (Luis Manzano) plan to enter politics.

“Hindi ko naman siya mapipigil, kung gusto ng anak ko I will just support him,” Vilma said during the presscon of Bear Brand “Laki sa Gatas” nutrition education advocacy today.

The governor shared that during her heart to heart talk with Luis, her son seems ready to take on bigger responsibility.

She explained, “Hindi kasi madali ang ganitong trabaho, malaking sakripisyo talaga. Kaya ang unang una kong tanong ko sa kanya ‘anak ok na ba sa iyo na isakripisyo yung talent fee mo? kasi kung magta-trabaho ka talaga ng seryoso anak, hindi na ganyan ang kikitain mo because you have to give your time as a public servant.’ Sabi naman niya oo.”

As for Luis’ lovelife, Vi stressed that to she does not meddle in the personal affairs of her son.

“May alam ako pero di ko sasabihin! (laughs),” she said in jest. “Malaki na ang anak ko at mature na yan para mag desisyon para sa sarili niya. I am here not to meddle or impose when it comes to his lovelife, andito lang ako to guide him and to support him pag kailangan niya.”

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=725519&publicationSubCategoryId=200)

What's New in Tagaytay Midlands

The TAGAYTAY MIDLANDS by BELLE Corporation located at the eastern portion of the municipality of Talisay, Batangas, covering four barangays namely Brgy. Aya, Brgy. Quiling, Brgy. Tranca and Brgy. Tumaway.

The total land area encompassed six hundred (600) hectares were divided into 2 phases : Construction of GOLF COURSE AREA and development of needed utilities such as electricity, water sewerage, telephone and of a funicular transport system and construction and completion of an 18 hole golf course, country clubhouse and ancillary facilities with 400 units of high rise and low level condominiums.

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Soon to rise -The Glass Terraces


The Glass Terraces rises at the heart of The Midlands, a bird sanctuary with rich and diverse flora and fauna which takes full advantage of the cool climate, ringside views of the Taal Lake and Volcano and easy access to the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course at Talisay, Batangas

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Another resort to open soon in Talisay, Batangas

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Laeuna de Taal
A Lakeside Residential Community

Laeuna de Taal is Filinvest Leisure's development in Talisay, Batangas, about ten minutes drive from the popular tourist destination of Tagaytay.

The project shall be the first nature-oriented, environmentally and culturally sensitive lakeside resort community in the area.

The development shall offer recreation (lake activities such as sailing, fishing, and kayaking), rejuvenation, and relaxation - a break from the usual urban/city environment made possible with breathtaking views of the lake and its natural features.

The planning and architectural style will be consistent with the nature-oriented theme and will address the intent to be an environmentally and culturally sensitive resort community.

The success of the Laeuna de Taal experience hinges on architecture that supports the desired nature-oriented, Asian-Tropical-Filipino theme. To preserve the original vision for the community, all house/ commercial plans shall be reviewed by a Design and Construction Review Committee.

Source: mcrelproperties.blogspot.com (http://mcrelproperties.blogspot.com/2011/07/discover-laeuna-de-taal.html)

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Rep. Mendoza, aprubado sa pagpasa ng HB 4831
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

LIPA CITY, Batangas, Setyembre 2 (PIA) -- Nakapasa na sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ng Mababang Kapulungan ang House Bill 4831. Ang naturang batas ay nagbabawal sa pagkatay ng kalabaw sa itinakdang gulang na pitong taon para sa lalaking kalabaw at labing-isang taon naman sa babaeng kalabaw.

Naglalayon ang batas na ito na maamyendahan ang Republic Act 8485 o tinatawag na Animal Welfare Act of 1998 na pinawalang bisa ng Executive Order 626 na siyang nagbawal sa pagkatay ng kalabaw.

Ayon sa kongresista na siya ring Chairman ng Committee on Agriculture, ikinatuwa niya ang nasabing batas sapagkat nararapat lamang na maparami ang lahi ng ganitong mga hayop na malaki ang naitutulong sa ating mga sakahan.

Binigyang-diin naman ng opisyal na ang kalabaw na inaalagaan ng maramihan ay exempted sa nasabing prohibisyon ng ipinasang batas na iniakda ni Sorsogon Rep. Salvador Escudero III. (MPD, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=CAL&id=52130&y=2011&mo=09)

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Hamilo Coast is the country’s largest ecotourism project. The whole Hamilo Coast development is around 5, 700 hectares and composed of 13 natural coves of varying shapes and sizes and it will "put the Philippines on the map of international tourism.

A multibillion Pico De Loro involves the establishment of 11 medium-rise residential condominium buildings consisting of 1,000 units and a world class - five-star hotel shall also be built to accommodate tourists.

You're absolutely correct, megaproject like this, will be boosting our country's tourism industry..:cheers:

tourism means jobs for the Filipino people. let's work together for the continues progress of our country. i admire those investors who trusts our country, imagine ang laki ng pera na ipagkakatiwala nila sa Pilipinas, dapat hindi natin sila biguin para ma-enganyo din ang ibang investors. kapag dumami ang projects na kagaya niyan sa Batangas, siguradong maabutan natin ang number ng mga turista sa mga kapitbahay nating bansa sa Asya.

The Horizon Condominium
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buying a property here makes you an automatic member of the Midlands, but doesnt guarantee full access to the Highlands.

wow, i am amazed at the building boom in the tourism estates in our provinces, notably in Nasugbu, with the high-rise condotels being built in the Hamilo Coast, in Laurel with the Splendido Condotel, and in San Juan, along the Laiya Coast. These high-rises (actually mid-rise ones) are changing the skyline in our province, and they are so huge (at least in the provincial level). There are no such structures yet of the same magnitude and number in our major cities of Lipa and Batangas, except that there are already mall(s) in these cities. In fact, we have yet to see a real skyline in the two cities, they have no high-rise buildings and our tourism town of Nasugbu have overtaken the two cities in that aspect. And the view is much more magnificent being at the coastline. And I agree too, that we need a city, a big university and a mall in western batangas. Nasugbu is the right place, if not Balayan.

Apart from capitalizing on our status of being a Center of the World's Marine Biodiversity also entertains our location advantage as one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. Realizing the potential of tourism growth and more and more international and local companies are now developing tourist centers in our province. The construction of various new condotels and other recreational facilities is also under progress with big investments and I hope that this growth in tourism will be turned triggering commercial development specially in Western Batangas.....:cheers1:

Another first in the Philippines... Playa Calatagan

Playa Calatagan is the country's first tourism estate designed around a beach community in Calatagan, Batangas. Exclusive seaside residences, hotels, retail stores and a host of other shopping, dining and entertainment venues in addition t a variety of recreational options.

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The music video was shot in Playa Calatagan in Batangas.

sarap mag beach sa batangas.. san kaya ung mura at malapit lang near manila?

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Witness the spectacular gathering of street dancers of Batangas. Be awed by the colors, beats and moves of Batangueno dancers as they portray the rich culture and traditions of various towns and cities of the province.

We have documented the past two years of Ala Eh! Festival Street Dance Competition. Let’s travel back in time and relive the Street Dance Competition in 2009 and 2010.

for complete details of Ala Eh! Festival Street Dance Competition 2011, please visit www.alaehfestival.com (http://www.alaehfestival.com/)

sarap mag beach sa batangas.. san kaya ung mura at malapit lang near manila?

Good day! There are lots of beaches in Batangas with a nice white sand but inexpensive... I can suggest Beaches in San Juan, Lobo, Tingloy, Mabini, Calatagan, Lian, and Nasugbu, though I cannot post their rates but you can check out their websites below and other useful sites that can help you search for your preferred resort.

http://www.philippinesboard.com/beaches-close-to-manila.php
http://www.batangas-philippines.com/batangas-beach-resorts.html
http://www.beachresortfinder.com/directory/batangas/
http://www.batangasbeachresorts.com/2009/03/welcome-to-batangas-beach-resorts.html
http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/Destination/beaches-in-batangas.html
http://www.batangasbeachresorts.com/
http://www.batangasnow.com/attractionsrecreaction.html
http://batangas-resort.com/
http://pinoy2.com/post/batangas-beach-resorts/
http://www.spot.ph/forum/index.php?topic=56.0
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156809

Apart from capitalizing on our status of being a Center of the World's Marine Biodiversity also entertains our location advantage as one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. Realizing the potential of tourism growth and more and more international and local companies are now developing tourist centers in our province. The construction of various new condotels and other recreational facilities is also under progress with big investments and I hope that this growth in tourism will be turned triggering commercial development specially in Western Batangas.....:cheers1:

the projects seem endless, with the Horizon Condotels and Leauna de Taal in Talisay.Very soon our province will be the top tourist destination...

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Trade Fair 2011 At Ala Eh! Festival

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Kapeng barako, atchara, balisong, burdang Taal — these are among export-quality products that Batangas is known for. Find all these and more at the Ala Eh! Festival 2011 Trade Fair.

Source: www.alaehfestival.com (http://www.alaehfestival.com/)

the projects seem endless, with the Horizon Condotels and Leauna de Taal in Talisay.Very soon our province will be the top tourist destination...


I hope these resorts will be opened to the public and to regular tourists, because Public or all-inclusive resorts have the advantage over exclusive resort in access to capital to grow the business. Tourism attraction trends now shifted toward to all-inclusive resort or access all areas to the General Public similar to the marketing strategy in Macao. Imagine the advantage of HAMILO COAST has, it's almost the same size as the whole island of Boracay and twice the size of Macau…

^sadly big developments are still exclusive like the Midlands, Fuego Estates, Nasugbu developments etc

8th National Day of Prayer for World Peace and Sanctification of the Clergy

Come and join the 8th National Day of Prayer for World Peace and Sanctification of the Clergy in Lipa City, Batangas on September 12, 2011.

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Let us all gather as one nation and enrich our Marian devotion through thanksgiving and prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the holiness of the clergy and for Pope Benedict XVI's 60th anniversary of priesthood.

Source: www.clickthecity.com (http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=12436)

^sadly big developments are still exclusive like the Midlands, Fuego Estates, Nasugbu developments etc


tama po kayo... kami nga mismong mga taga nasugbu, hanggang picture na lang namin nakikita ang mga itinatayong mga resort na ito...

9/11 Tribute

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Happy Grandparents Day to our beloved Lolos and Lolas. Mabuhay po kayo!

Image source: d21c.com (http://d21c.com/)

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Mutya ng Batangan 2011

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Mutya ng Batangan is a gathering of finest beauties in support of Batangas tourism. It is the most prestigious pageant in the province that Batanguenas would love to be part of.

This year, the search/screening for Mutya ng Batangan have just started. And if you think, you’ve got what it takes to be the next Mutya ng Batangan, Click here (http://www.alaehfestival.com/) for the complete details on how to join.

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El Gamma Penumbra - PGT Season 3 Semi-Finals Performance
Sunday, September 11, 2011 , Posted by JED at 2:16:00 AM

El Gamma Penumbra - Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 3 First Semi-Finals Round

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Watch here the amazing performance of "El Gamma Penumbra" of Batangas in the first semi-final round of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3.

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With Gary Valenciano's "Babalik Ka Rin" as background music, "El Gamma Penumbra" performed a shadow play of a female OFW who worked overseas and eventually came back to reunite with her family - the very main reason for her leaving.

Judge Kris: Ang ganda. Na-emotional talaga kase you gave us a geography lesson. Pero it culminated na bumalik pa din sa Pilipinas. Kayo dapat ang umikot sa buong mundo to promote the Philippines.

Judge Ai Ai: Grabe! 'Di lang kame [judges] ang nag standing ovation [kundi] ang buong PAGCOR. Salamat sa performance nyo. Napaka-galing nyo. World class!

Judge FMG: 'Di lang sa larangan ng pagkanta magaling ang Pilipino. Ang ipinakita nyo sa amin ay kahanga-hanga.

Source: showbiznest.blogspot.com (http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2011/09/el-gamma-penumbra-pgt-season-3-semi.html)

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Congratulations!!!
El Gamma Penumbra made to the Finals
Another Batangas pride!!!

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About ate V & family, pabor po ba kau kau Luis na maging Mayor ng Lipa? First Lady si Jennylyn Mercado?

Sino si Heneral Miguel Malvar?

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Click here (http://www.alvarezalva.com/tag/malvar-batangas/) For Official Entry form and other details

Today is the National Day of Prayer in Lipa City

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Theme:
“Mary and the New Evangelization of Asia:

A Perspective of Human Development”