magandang araw po sa mga batangeno dito...

meron po ba kayong map ng lipa city at batangas city? sasamahan ko kasi kaibigan ko maglibotlibot dun pero wala po ako mahanap na map sa google at yahoo na may mga street names naman sana. :) thanks po sa mga makakatulong. :)

Ito naman po ang mapa ng BATANGAS CITY URBAN

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Link www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/images/mapofbatangas/batangascity_urban.htm)

Batangas City - Diversion Road
5-Storey United Doctors Hospital(I forgot the name of the hospital :nocrook:)
Makiling Builders Depot(3rd in Batangas, the other 2 are in Lipa City and Sto Tomas, Batangas)
Hyundai-Batangas City

San Jose, Batangas
Metro San Jose Medical Center (near boundery of San Jose/Lipa City)

Lipa City
Road Widening up to 4 lanes of JP Laurel Highway.

Sto. Tomas, Batangas
McDonalds-Sto Tomas (along Maharlika Highway):okay:

Aside of Education, peace in order and incentives, infrastructure is the most important ingredients to lure more investor to pour investment here in our country, in our case, even though there’re an areas in our province that need to improve and to develop infrastructure including the conversion of Fernando Air Base into a dual-use international airport serving both commercial and International, yet gradually, our province will be considered one of the most accessible place, way that the development of our infrastructure is almost balance with more domestic and international sea linkages than other CALABARZON provinces. Despite the fact that we never granted from our government to furnish the privileges to the incentives for investors as provided for under the Free-port law status and inducement for export processing zone investors; and even without world class expressway and air port, our province still has all ingredients and great place to invest…..

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TB treatment center, binuksan sa Batangas

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 4 (PIA) -- Magiging mabilis at epektibong matutugunan ang pagbibigay lunas sa sakit na Tuberculosis (TB) sa pagbubukas ng Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Treatment Center sa Batangas Medical Center (Batangas Regional Hospital) noong ika 29 ng Setyembre 2011.

Ang TB Treatment Facility ay isang inisyatibo ng Center for Health Development Region (CHD) 4-A at 4-B na sumasakop sa mga lalawigan ng CALABARZON at MIMAROPA at kaisa ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas at Batangas Medical Center .

Naging tampok na panauhin sa pagpapasinaya ng pagamutan si Governor Vilma Santos Recto, kasama ang mga opisyal ng Center for Health Development na sina CHD Director Juanito Taleon at Director Gloria Balboa, ganun din ang mga nangungunang espesyalista laban sa TB mula sa Lung Center of the Philippines, National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory at Philippine Business for Social Progress.

Sa pagbubukas ng nasabing pasilidad, lubos na matututukan ang pagamot sa nakakahawang sakit, partikular ang MDR o Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis na nangangailangan ng mas matagal na panahon na gamutan.

Ayon sa mga doktor, ang MDR TB ay nag-uugat sa hindi pagtalima ng pasyente sa preskripsyon ng pag-inom ng gamot sa itinakdang panahon. Sa pakikipanayam sa mga eksperto, “oras na magkaroon ng agwat sa itinakdang 6 na buwan gamutan ang pasyente sa pag-aakalang siya ay magaling na o hindi talaga pag inom ng medisina, magbabalik ang Virus ng TB at dito papasok na ulit ang panibagong gamutan na tatagal naman ng 8 buwan, dito na nagkakaroon ng resistance ang virus o nabubuo na ang kakayahan nito na labanan ang mga gamot na iniinom at ganap ng maging drug resistant,” paliwanag ng mga ito.

Binigyang diin sa okasyon ang pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon sa publiko sa agarang pagpapagamot sa oras na makuha ang ganitong karamdaman upang maiwasan ang pagkalat nito.

Binigyang komendasyon ni Governor Vi ang mga tao sa likod ng proyektong pangkalusugan na nagsusulong ng madaliang pagtugon laban sa nakakahahawang sakit.

Sa huling dalawang taon, pang walo sa naitalang sakit na nakakamamatay sa lalawigan ang TB, dala na rin sa mga kumplikasyon dulot nito na nag-ugat sa di agarang pagpapagamot ng pasyente. Subalit naibaba ito sa pang-labindalawang puwesto noong 2010 nang ito ay bigyang pagtutok ng mga kagawaran ng kalusugan sa lalawigan.

Sa pagkakaroon ng MDR treatment facility sa Batangas, mas magiging madali na para sa mga Batangueño at mga karatig lalawigan sa MIMAROPA ang mabigyan ng libreng medikal na atensyon ang kanilang karamdaman.

Mahigpit na pag-papaalala sa publiko na oras makuha ang MDR strain ng TB, nangangailangan ito ng halos dalawang taon ng tuloy-tuloy na gamutan, kaya’t binigyang diin ang agarang pagpapakunsulta oras na makaramadam ng mga sintomas ng Tuberculosis. (Edwin V. Zabarte, PIO-Batangas/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=57482)

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Sentenaryo ng kamatayan ng bayaning Miguel Malvar, ginunita

MALVAR, Batangas, Oktubre 6 (PIA) -- Sino si Heneral Miguel Carpio Malvar? Ito ang tema sa isinagawang eksibisyon patimpalak sa pagpipinta na itinaguyod ng Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Kultura ng ng Pilipinas (KUNSKP) Pilipino at Gallery, SM City at pamilya ng Malvar ng nakarang buwan sa SM City Batangas.

Karamihan sa mga Pilipino ang tanging alam lamang ay siya ang isa sa pinakahuling heneral ng mga rebolusnaryong Pilipino na sumuko sa mga Amerikano.

Subalit ayon kay Gabby Malvar, apo sa tuhod ng bayani, sa pagkaalam niya sa kuwento ng kanyang mga ninuno, ang kanyang lolo ay hindi lamang isang matapang na sundalo subalit siya ay compassionate o may malambot na puso sa gitna ng larangan.

Ayon kay Virgilio Quizon, Presidential awardee sa pagtataguyod ng kulturang Pilipino naniniwala siya sa galing ng Pilipino sa iba’t ibang larangan kung kayat dinala nila ang may 20 paintings sa SM Clark, SM Lipa at Batangas City.

Samantala, hanga naman ang mga hurado sa naturang patimpalak dahil magagaling ang mga kalahok buhat sa student at professional categories.

Subalit nakalulungkot na walang taga Batangas ang nakapasok sa naturang gawain kundi buhat sa Manila, Baler, Zamboanga at iba pang bahagi ng bansa.

Ang city government ay may mga children’s art competition, subalit kailangan na madevelop ang interest ng mga batang ito at maging full pledged artist sa hinaharap.

Ilan sa mga naging hurado ay sina Rafael Cusi, national water colorist, Sam Galvez at Douglas Nierras choreographer ng Power Dance at Ramon Orlina, world class sculptor.

Tumanggap ng trophy at cash prizes P50,000, P30,000 at P15,000 ang una, pangalawa at pangatlong gantimpala sa professional category ayon sa pagkakasunod. Samantalang P30,000, P20,000 at P10,000 ang una, pangalawa at pangatlong gantimpala sa student category ayon sa pagkakasunod. Nagbigay din ng cash prizes sa viewer’s at juror’s choices award na may halaga mula P1,500 hanggang P5,000.

Ang painting na ginawang modernong superman si Miguel Malvar ang nagwagi ng unang puwesto samantalang ang pumangalawa ay ang painting na classic na mukha ng bayani. (Letty Chua, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=57911)

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Korean delegation, mainit na tinanggap sa Batangas City

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 5 (PIA) -- Mainit na tinanggap ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas ang Korean delegation mula sa Suseungu, Korea na sister city ng lungsod kamakailan na pinangunahan ng kanilang Mayor na si Lee Jin Hoon.

Kasama din niya ang mga myembro ng Suseungu Council na sina Kim Sam Jo at Lim Dae Gyu; Hope Sharing Committee President Cho Byung Woo; Oriental Doctors Association President Lee Jae Su; Culture and Sports Department Manager Lee Jae Woo; Lifelong Learning Team Assistant Manager Lee Nam Sik; Staff Kim Rae Young at ang kanilang interpreter na si Chris Gun Woo.

Isang showcase ng kultura ng Batangas City ang ipinamalas sa mga bisita sa Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services (OCVAS) upang masiyahan sila sa kanilang maikling pagbisita sa lungsod at maipakita ang hinahangaang Filipino hospitality.

Sinalubong sila ng masiglang tugtugin ng Alangilan mini-band at ipinakita ng mga kawani ng OCVAS ang ilan sa mga katutubong laro tulad ng tayakad, kadang-kadang, sack race at maging sabong.

Nakisali din ang delegasyon sa paluan ng palayok at nakisaya at nakiagaw sa luglugan. Pinatikim ang mga Koreans ng sample ng mga pagkain tulad ng fishball, kikiam, halo-halo at ice cream habang inaaliw ng harana ng mga empleyado ng City Assessor’s Office. Binigyan din sila ng ilang produktong yari sa water lily tulad ng pamaypay, placemat at tsinelas bilang souvenirs.

Bago tuluyang dumulog sa pananghalian, nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon ang mga bisita na matikman ang mga native delicacies tulad ng nilupak, puto, tamalis, suman, sinukmani, pilipit, sapin-sapin, kutsnita, bibingka, maja at kapeng barako.

Layunin ng nasabing pagbisita na makita ang kagandahan ng Pilipinas partikular ang lungsod ng Batangas.

Ayon kay Mayor Hoon na first time mayor at first time din na makadalaw sa lungsod, lubos ang kanilang kagalakan at pasasalamat sa overwhelming na pagtanggap sa kanila ng lokal na pamahalaan.

Binigyang diin din niya ang pagkakatulad ng ilang mga tradisyon ng lungsod sa kanilang mga tradisyon sa Korea na unti-unti na aniyang nawawala. Pinuri niya ang pagsisikap ng mga Batangenyo na mapanatili ang kultura at tradisyon ng lungsod. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=57680)

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Shell, naghahanda na sa pagtugon sa “energy situation”

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 5 (PIA) -- Nakatuon na ang paningin ng Plipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation sa 2050 kung saan ayon sa projection ay aabot na sa siyam na bilyon ang populasyon sa buong mundo kung kayat naghahanda na itong tumugon sa energy situation sa panahong yuon sa pamamagitan ng “more energy, cleaner energy, smarter energy” approach ngayon.

Kaugnay nito, idinaos ang Shell Energy Dialogues with Media kamakailan sa Asian Institute of Management (AIM) sa Makati City kung saan ipinabatid ang gagawing pagtugon ng Shell sa malaking hamon sa enerhiya sa hinaharap na tinawag nilang “The 9 Billion Challenge.

Ayon sa projection ng United Nations (UN), may 5 sanggol ang ipinapanganak kada isang segundo. Ito ay katumbas ng laki ng populasyon ng bansang China at India na mapapadagdag sa bilang ng populasyon ng mundo na aabot sa siyam na bilyon sa taong 2050.

Bunga nito, inaasahan na madodoble ang pangqangailangan sa enerhiya at dadami din ang emission ng carbon dioxide na kinakailangang mabawasan upang maibsan ang climate change.

Kung kayat ang Pilipinas Shell ay nananawagan sa lahat ng sector ng lipunan upang magtulungan sa pagharap sa mga challenges patungo sa new energy future.

Upang matugunan ito, isinusulong ng Shell bilang bahagi ng kanilang corporate social responsibility (CSR) ang “more, cleaner at smarter energy.”

Ayon sa Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050 na tinalakay ni Warren Fernandez, Shell Global Manager for Future Energy – Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd., naglaan ang Pilipinas Shell ng $100 billion mula 2011-2014 sa pag develop ng bagong sources ng oil at gas na kakailanganin ng mundo.

Para naman sa Cleaner Energy, nagdedevelop ang naturang kompanya ng mas maraming natural gas, ang pinakamalinis na fossil fuel. Ito ay nagpo produce ng 50-70 porsyento less carbon dioxide sa power generation kaysa sa coal. Ang suplay ng natural gas ay kayang tumagal hanggang 250 taon ayon sa pag-aaral.

Smarter energy namang maituturing ang ilan sa mga produkto at serbisyo ng Shell upang ma improve ang fuel efficiency. Ang mga ito ay kinabibilangan ng fuels, lubricants, detergents, at road- laying bitumen products na makakatulong upang makatipid sa pera at mapababa ang C02 emissions. Mayroon ding driving tips at programmes.

Tinalakay din ni Roberto S. Kanapi, VP for Communications ng PSPC, ang “Challenges and Opportunities for the Philippines Towards the Future of Energy” habang tinalakay naman ni Martin Bates, Commercial Lead Phils, Shell Philippines Exploration BV ang “Decarbonising Energy through Natural Gas.”

Dumalo si Undersecretary Jay Layug ng Department of Energy na nagbigay ng opening remarks at nagsalita tungkol sa “Government Initiatives towards Energy Access for More.” (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=57676)

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Miss Silka Batangas 2011 ngayon na ang coronation night
(Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated October 07, 2011 12:00 AM Comments

MANILA, Philippines - Ngayong gabi (Oct. 7), ganap na alas-siyete ang coronation night ng inaabangang Miss Silka Batangas 2011. Sino kaya sa mga naggagandahang kandidata mula sa iba't ibang sulok ng probinsiya ng Batangas ang tatanghaling winner?

Sugod na sa Plaza de Independencia, Lipa City, Batangas at saksihan ang ganda ng mga taga-Batangas at kung paano nila susungkitin ang korona bilang Miss Silka Batangas 2011.

Hosts ng coronation night sina Migui Moreno at Karen Timbol. Special guest naman si Joross Gamboa.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=734777&publicationSubCategoryId=96)

Aside of Education, peace in order and incentives, infrastructure is the most important ingredients to lure more investor to pour investment here in our country, in our case, even though there’re an areas in our province that need to improve and to develop infrastructure including the conversion of Fernando Air Base into a dual-use international airport serving both commercial and International, yet gradually, our province will be considered one of the most accessible place, way that the development of our infrastructure is almost balance with more domestic and international sea linkages than other CALABARZON provinces. Despite the fact that we never granted from our government to furnish the privileges to the incentives for investors as provided for under the Free-port law status and inducement for export processing zone investors; and even without world class expressway and air port, our province still has all ingredients and great place to invest…..

ever wonder why the National Government under Pnoy is not pushing the development of Fernando Air Base, considering that Batangas delivered the highest vote to him among all provinces in the last election. If developed, under PPP scheme perhaps, it will bring greater economic advantage not only to the province but to the whole Calabarzon and the country as well. Can't Governor Vi push for it. An airport in our province is long overdue, and it should be realized under her administration. Lipa is the ideal site. Consider that major provinces or cities have both an airport and seaport, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, Subic-Clark, etc. Batangas will surely outdo these economies once our seaport (an international one at that) is complemented by an airport. And please, improve out Star Tollway, by at least having it smoothened by fine asphalt, similar to that of Slex, even though making the Lipa-Batangas City segment four lanes is still far from reality.

Laarni Lozada, K-la & Erik Santos at Imperial Resort, Taal Batangas
October 5, 2011

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Batangas woman has 225 grandchildren
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Posted at 10/06/2011 10:48 PM | Updated as of 10/06/2011 10:51 PM

MANILA, Philippines – A woman from Batangas may hold the record of having the most number of grandchildren in the country.

Binay Sanchez, a resident of Rosario, Batangas, has a total of 225 grandchildren.

From her 12 children, Sanchez has 58 grandchildren, 121 great-grandchildren, and 46 great-great-grandchildren.

Sanchez said she married when she was just 14 years old, a trend that was followed by some of her children.

One of her daughters said she married when she just 12 years old.

Sanchez beat the claim of 3 other grandparents who say they have the most number of grandchildren.

A 93-year-old man, Ananias Simundac, from Muntinlupa has 119 grandchildren from 11 children.

“Ako'y maligayang-maligaya at iyan ay talagang hindi ko malilimutan sa kahuli-hulihang hininga ng aking buhay,” said Simundac.

In Taytay, Rizal, grandmother Paya dela Paz has 121 grandchildren.

“Kayaman ko po ang mga anak ko po, ang aking pasalamat sa Diyos bagamat wala kaming kayamanan,” said dela Paz.

Maria Ramilo from Gerona, Tarlac, meanwhile, has 174 grandchildren. -- Report from ABS-CBN News

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/06/11/batangas-woman-has-225-grandchildren)

ever wonder why the National Government under Pnoy is not pushing the development of Fernando Air Base, considering that Batangas delivered the highest vote to him among all provinces in the last election. If developed, under PPP scheme perhaps, it will bring greater economic advantage not only to the province but to the whole Calabarzon and the country as well. Can't Governor Vi push for it. An airport in our province is long overdue, and it should be realized under her administration. Lipa is the ideal site. Consider that major provinces or cities have both an airport and seaport, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, Subic-Clark, etc. Batangas will surely outdo these economies once our seaport (an international one at that) is complemented by an airport. And please, improve out Star Tollway, by at least having it smoothened by fine asphalt, similar to that of Slex, even though making the Lipa-Batangas City segment four lanes is still far from reality.

Governor Recto's priority is more on health and education, i think.

Governor Recto's priority is more on health and education, i think.

I agree, but obviously, our National government priority right now is always to reduce corruption or good governance “Matuwid na Daan"; and they are considering it a roadmap for this administration geared toward economic growth, to such an evident degree (allocations for various infrastructure projects are pending), it becomes obvious that infrastructure is not the priority of the present administration.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

One of the top priorities of Gov. Vi...

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October 3, 2011

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Masayang pinakikinggan ng pamunuan ng Batangas Provincial Development Council sa pangunguna ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto ang testimonya ng ilan sa mga miyembro patungkol sa maayos na pagpapatupad ng mga proyektong pangkaunlaran ng provincial government. Kasama ni Gov. Vi sa pagpupulong na ginanap noong Setyembre 28, 2011 sina (mula kaliwa) Vice Gov. Mark Leviste, Prov. Administrator Victor Reyes, Chief of Staff Pedrito Martin Dijan Jr., at Liaison Officer Llanda Bolilia.


2012 Annual Investment Plan, Inaprubahan ng Batangas Provincial Development Council
September 29, 2011

Development Investment Program, Ipinasa Din

Buong pagkakaisang pinagtibay ng mga miyembro ng Provincial Development Council (PDC), na pinangunahan ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto, ang 2012 Annual Investment Plan at Provincial Development Investment Program para sa taong 2011 hanggang 2016 ng lalawigan sa general assembly na ginanap noong Setyembre 28, 2011 sa People’s Mansion sa kapitolyo.

Malugod na nagpasalamat si Gov. Vi sa lahat ng miyembro ng konseho, partikular sa mga local chief executives ng bawat bayan, sa patuloy nilang pagsuporta sa HEARTS program ng kanyang administrasyon.

Binigyan-diin din sa pagpupulong, na dinaluhan ng lahat ng hepe ng mga tanggapan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pangunguna ni Chief of Staff Pedrito Martin Dijan Jr., Provincial Administrator Victor Reyes at Provincial Engineer Nerio Ronquillo Jr., na ang pagsasakatuparan ng mga proyekto para sa bawat bayan ng lalawigan ay sang-ayon sa Project Evaluation Criteria at Criteria Weights na ipinatutupad ng National Economic and Development Authority at sa mga prayoridad na programa ng kasalukuyang pamunuan.

Pormal namang tinanggap ng PDC bilang regular na miyembro ng konseho ang provincial office ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) dahil sa aktibo nitong partisipasyon sa mga proyekto ng pamahalaang panlalawigan. Ang DTI-Batangas, na pinamumunuan ni Director Ruel Gonzales, ay patuloy ding nagsasagawa ng mga inisyatiba sa pagpapalawig ng gawaing pangkabuhayan para sa mga Batangueño.

Kaugnay naman ng pagdiriwang ng 430th Founding Anniversary ng lalawigan, hiniling ng gobernadora sa mga mayors ang kanilang partisipasyon sa lahat ng mga aktibidad ng Ala Eh! Festival na gaganapin sa Disyembre 1-8 sa Calaca. Aniya, ang selebrasyong ito ay isang napakagandang pagkakataon upang ipakilala ang mga produkto, serbisyo at mga atraksyon ng bawat bayan sa Batangas. - Vince Altar

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Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/)

HEARTS Program of Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto

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MDR TB Treatment Center, Binuksan sa Batangas
September 30, 2011

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Batangas City - Magiging mabilis at epektibong matutugunan ang pagbibigay lunas sa sakit na Tuberculosis (TB) sa pagbubukas ng Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Treatment Center sa Batangas Medical Center (Batangas Regional Hospital) noong ika 29 ng Setyembre 2011.

Ang TB Treatment Facility ay isang inisyatibo ng Center for Health Development Region 4-A at 4-B na sumasakop sa mga lalawigan ng CALABARZON at MIMAROPA at kaisa ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas at Batangas Medical Center.

Naging tampok na panauhin sa pagpapasinaya ng pagamutan si Governor Vilma Santos Recto, kasama ang mga opisyal ng Center for Health Development na sina CHD Director Juanito Taleon at Director Gloria Balboa, ganun din ang mga nangungunang espesyalista laban sa TB mula sa Lung Center of the Philippines, National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory at Philippine Business for Social Progress.

Sa pagbubukas ng nasabing pasilidad, lubos na matututukan ang pagamot sa nakakahawang sakit, partikular ang MDR o Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis na nangangailangan ng mas matagal na panahon na gamutan.

Ayon sa mga doctor, ang MDR TB ay nag-uugat sa hindi pagtalima ng pasyente sa preskripsyon ng pag-inom ng gamot sa itinakdang panahon. Sa pakikipanayam sa mga eksperto, “oras na magkaroon ng agwat sa itinakdang 6 na buwan gamutan ang pasyente sa pag-aakalang siya ay magaling na o hindi talaga pag inom ng medisina, magbabalik ang Virus ng TB at dito papasok na ulit ang panibagong gamutan na tatagal naman ng 8 buwan, dito na nagkakaroon ng resistance ang virus o nabubuo na ang kakayahan nito na labanan ang mga gamot na iniinom at ganap ng mgaing drug resistance,” paliwanag ng mga ito.

Binigyang diin sa okasyon ang pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon sa publiko sa agarang pagpapagamot sa oras na makuha ang ganitong karamdaman upang maiwasan ang pagkalat nito.

Binigyang komendasyon ni Governor Vi ang mga tao sa likod ng proyektong pangkalusugan na nagsusulong ng madaliang pagtugon laban sa nakakahahawang sakit.

Sa huling dalawang taon, pang walo sa naitalang sakit na nakakamamatay sa lalawigan ang TB, dala na rin sa mga kumplikasyon dulot nito na nag-ugat sa di agarang pagpapagamot ng pasyente. Subalit naibaba ito sa pang-labindalawang puwesto noong 2010 nang ito ay bigyang pagtutok ng mga kagawaran ng kalusugan sa lalawigan.

Sa pagkakaroon ng MDR treatment facility sa Batangas, mas magiging madali na para sa mga Batangueño at mga karatig lalawigan sa MIMAROPA ang mabigyan ng libreng medikal na atensyon ang kanilang karamdaman.

Mahigpit na pag-papaalala sa publiko na oras makuha ang MDR strain ng TB, nangangailangan ito ng halos dalawang taon ng tuloy-tuloy na gamutan, kaya’t binigyang diin ang agarang pagpapakunsulta oras na makaramadam ng mga sintomas ng Tuberculosis. - Edwin V. Zabarte

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Renowned actress-politician Vilma Santos-Recto is the main feature on “Anggulo” as she shared different facets of her life last Wednesday (October 5) on TV5 and Aksyon TV.

From Ate Vi’s very first acting award for Trudis Liit at the age of 9 to her unrivalled stature as the Star for All Seasons, Anggulo traces roots of the legendary actress who has starred in nearly 200 movies, and bagged almost a hundred acting awards.

Undoubtedly every actor’s dream screen partner, every actress’ dream co-star, every director’s dream talent, and every producer’s dream box-office star, Ate Vi sustained a five-decade showbiz career, capturing both movie and television audiences.

Beyond the silver screen and boob tube, Ate Vi has extended her personal devotion to the province of Batangas for 13 years now. Being married to congressman-turned-senator Ralph Recto, Vilma shifted gears to governance and public service. She says her priority now is Batangas, where she serves as a second termer governor.

Meanwhile, at home, Ate Vi takes on her real-life role as a mom to actor-TV host Luis Manzano and teenage student Ryan Recto. She makes sure she and husband Ralph spend time together with their kids on weekends.

Luis says he’s lucky to have a simple and cool mom, who’s easy to please and fun to be with. Ryan says he has an intelligent and kind mother. On top of it all, Senator Ralph could not imagine being with another woman but Vilma, whom he describes as very nice and beautiful.

Source: whynotcoconut.com (http://whynotcoconut.com/2011/10/05/vilma-santos-multi-faceted-life-in-tv5s-anggulo-tonight/)

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Pag-iwas sa ‘Child Sexual Abuse’, tinalakay sa parent-education congress

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 7 (PIA) -- Mahigit 50 magulang ng mga estudyante ng Libjo Elementary School ang dumalo sa Parent Education Congress on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention kamakailan na ginanap sa gymnasium ng nasabing paaralan.

Sinabi ni Rolando Igat-PTA President, napakalaking bagay para sa tulad niyang magulang ang makadalo ng nasabing orientation.

Aniya nadagdagan ang kanilang kaalaman upang masusing gabayan ang kanilang mga anak sa mga makabagong teknolohiya, ang mga advantage at disadvantage nito, at ang mga batas para sa mga kabataan.

Laking pasasalamat naman ni Lola Teresita Mendoza sa pagkakaroon ng nasabing oryentasyon. Ani Mendoza, maipapaliwanag niya ng maayos sa kanyang mga anak at apo ang kanyang natutunan.

Samantala, dumalo bilang kinatawan ni Mayor Vilma Abaya-Dimacuha si Executive Assistant Mel Salvador kung saan ipinaabot nito ang suporta para sa pangangalaga sa mga kabataanng Batangueño.

Nagpasalamat naman ang tanggapan ng City Social Welfare and Development para sa patuloy na pagbibigay ng orientation sa mga kabataan at magulang ng lungsod.

Dumalo din SPO2 Sonia Cueto ng Women and Children Protection Desk ng PNP Batangas upang hingin ang suporta ng mga magulang para sa kaligtasan at proteksyon ng mga kabataan.

Ipinagbigay alam din ni Cueto na bukas ang kanilang tanggapan ng 24 oras upang tumugon sa mga nangangailangan. (Monina B. Fernandez, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58028)

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Lian parish declared Archdiocesan Shrine of John the Baptist

LIPA City, Oct. 4, 2011―One of oldest parishes in Batangas was declared Asia’s very first Catholic shrine in honor of St. John the Baptist last Aug. 29 during a Mass to commemorate the saint’s martyrdom.

The declaration was held in the town of Lian at the Parish of St. John the Baptist, which now bears the name “the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John the Baptist.” Even before, the parish has already been known to house the old life-size image of San Juan Bautista (as the patron saint is locally known), which the community regards as miraculous.

Because of this miraculous image, faith is strengthened in Lian—this is acknowledged in the official declaration: “By reason of special devotion, this parochial church is frequented by the faithful as pilgrims.”

Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles cited in his homily the age-old tradition of hosting San Juan, by way of his image, during special occasions.

“St. John the Baptist regularly visits those whose faith in God is strengthened further through his intercessions,” Arguelles said in Filipino. However, the archbishop reminded devotees that the religious icon is still a representation, but stressed just the same that it stands for a person of high esteem.

“That image is miraculous because St. John [the Baptist] is close to the Christ,” he explained, urging Catholics to emulate the loyalty of San Juan, who was a layman. “Not only priests are called to be holy.”

In the Catholic faith, St. John the Baptist is highlighted as a prophet who came before the Christ. But what is more important was his standing up to what he
believed was truthful and humane, even if that resulted in his death in the hands of King Herod.

‘Santuhan’

Legend has it that San Juan’s image—standing almost at five feet: the face, a wooden old mien with a plated metal body—is imbued with graces from the heavens.

One may ask the locals of Lian about the origin of the icon only to find out no definite answer as regards to where the image originated, who made it, and when it was made. But one thing is for sure, San Juan and his image have been wandering around Lian and its neighbouring towns for a long time now. Even the older parishioners who frequent the church would tell: “Nandiyan na siya nang magkamulat kami.”

Good harvest, good health and even good grades in school are attributed to his intercessions. This might be the reason why the faithful of Batangas considers it an honor and blessing to host “Santuhan” in their own homes. In fact, the list of families or individuals, who have requested to sponsor the traditional religious affair, reveals that invites for San Juan has reached schedules up until 2013.

Now that the image of San Juan is more apt to stay at the shrine, replicas have been made to accommodate the requests of the devotees as well as to continue the tradition of honoring the patron saint.

Aside from taking the image of St. John the Baptist into the homes of the devotees, “Santuhan” also includes the Rosario Cantada, which is sung in chorus by the townsfolk. Special prayers are recited exclusively for the holy rituals of this tradition.

Old church buildings

As early as 1807, Lian was already under a parish; its church edifice was said to be a granary house, which was rebuilt by the Jesuits after an uprising in 1745. However, official sources declare the chapel, which first stood in the present site of the shrine, was only created in 1870.

The chapel, which had undergone multiple reconstructions and remodelling, only lasted until 1950. But on the same site, where it was located, a new edifice with a “more modern look” was built. This building is currently being renovated to improve the facilities, especially to accommodate the pilgrims.

‘Avoid folk religiosity’

For Fr. Eriberto Cabrera, the lone parish priest of the new shrine in Lian, the church needs to continue to guide and evangelize the people.

“Of course, the Church must be vigilant, for [the devotees] might fall into folk religiosity,” he stated in an e-mail.

“The affection of the devotees of St. John the Baptist has manifested not folk religiosity but the practice of a tradition,” the priest said. “This is
considered as an approved popular devotion that has no contrary principle to the teachings of the Church.”

In fact, this affection was the reason why the request to have the parish elevated into a shrine was approved: “By reason of the special devotion to St. John the Baptist, our patron saint, we asked the approval of our archbishop for the declaration of the parish as an archdiocesan shrine,” Cabrera added. (Levine Lao)

Source: www.cbcpnews.com (http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/17113)

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Zero unregistered persons, target ng pamahalaang panlalawigan Batangas
ni Dolores V. Ledesma

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Oktubre 8 (PIA) -- Inihayag ni National Statistics Office (NSO) 4A Regional Director Rosalinda Bautista sa isang panayam sa mga mamahayag na nakikipag-usap na sila sa pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Batangas upang maabot ang layuning “zero unregistered persons” sa buong lalawigan ng Batangas.

Sinabi ni Bautista na handang tumulong ang kanyang tanggapan sa kundisyon na hindi maniningil ng penalty o multa ang mga lokal na pamahaan sa mga late registrants. Napag alaman ng kanyang tanggapan na karamihan sa mga local civil registry offices ay naniningil ng multa sa mga nahuhuling nagpapatala ng panganganak.

Ayon pa rin sa mga nakalap ng impormasyon ng NSO, maraming mga batang hindi nakarehistro sa mga lugar na maraming mahihirap at ang kadalasang dahilan ng hindi pagpaparehistro ay sa walang kakayanang pinansiyal, ipinanganak lamang sa tulong ng hilot, at malayo ang kanilang lugar sa mga local civil registry offices.

Nakikipagtulungan na rin ang NSO sa mga local civil registry offices upang gawin na lamang ang pagpapalista sa mga barangay sa halip na magtungo pa sa civil registry offices upang hindi na mahirapn at magastusan ang mga magpapatala.

Si Bautista ay kasama sa paglulunsad ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 4A ng National Housing Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) sa Yazaki-Torres, Barangay Makiling ng lunsod na ito Oktubre 5 na naglalayong matukoy ang mga maralita sa bansa upang mabigyan ng nararapat na kinakailangang mga serbisyo. (DVL, PIA-Calabarzon)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58205)

Sentenaryo ng Kamatayan ng Bayaning Miguel Malvar Ginunita (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_637.htm)
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October 04, 2011
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Batangas City Sino si Heneral Miguel Carpio Malvar? Ito ang tema sa isinagawang eksibisyon patimpalak sa pagpipinta na itinaguyod ng KUNST (Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Kultura ng ng Pilipinas) Pilipino at Gallery, SM City at pamilya ng Malvar noong ika-26 ng Setyembre sa SM City Batangas.

Karamihan sa mga Pilipino ang tanging alam lamang ay siya ang isa sa pinakahuling general ng mga rebolusnaryong Pilipino na sumuko sa mga Amerikano.

Subalit ayon kay Gabby Malvar, apo sa tuhod ng bayani, sa pagkaalam niya sa kwento ng kanyang mga ninuno, ang kanyang lolo ay hindi lamang isang matapang na sundalo subalit siya ay compassionate o may malambot na puso sa gitna ng larangan.

"Marami na ang namamatay at sinusunog na mga ari-arian noong panahon ng American war kung kayat nagdesisyon na ang aking lolo na sumuko na," kwento ni Gabby.

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Ayon naman kay Gng. Lulu Malvar, great granddaughter at kabiyak nito na si Dr. Potenciano Malvar, marami siyang nagawa sa loob ng pitong taon niyang pakikipaglaban sa mga Kastila at Amerikano.

" He was an officer and a gentleman, kapag nakahuli ang kanyang mga sundalo sinasabi niya na dapat walang torture at walang sinasaktan. Ayon sa kwento ng aming mga ninuno noong , hinahabol niya ang American General na si J. Franklin Bell, dahil wala itong sandata, hindi niya ito binaril," dagdag pa ni Dr. Malvar.

"This particular event to know about our heroes, I know does not know much about Malvar he is a Batangueno, We will welcome this activity in Batangas, this will promote heroism of Miguel Malvar.

Ayon kay Virgilio Quizon, Presidential awardee sa pagtataguyod ng kulturang Pilipino naniniwala siya sa galing ng Pilipino sa iba't ibang larangan. Kung kayat dinala nila ang may 20 paintings sa SM Clark, SM Lipa at Batangas City.

Batangas City Samantala, hanga naman ang mga hurado sa naturang patimpalak . Ayon kay Eduardo Borbon, magagaling ang mga kalahok maging ang mga ito ay buhat sa student at professional categories.

Subalit nakalulungkot na walang taga Batangas ang nakapasok sa naturang gawain kundi buhat sa Manila, Baler ,Zamboanga at iba pang bahagi ng bansa.

"Magandang aral ito sa mga kabataan. Ang city government ay may mga children's art competition, subalit kailangan na madevelop ang interest ng mga batang ito at maging full pledged artist sa hinaharap.

Ilan pa rin sa mga naging hurado ay sina Rafael Cusi national water colorist, Sam Galvez at Douglas Nierras choreographer ng Power Dance at Ramon Orlina, isang world class sculptor.

Tumanggap ng trophy at cash prizes P50,000, P30,000.00 at P15,000.00 ang una, pangalawa at pangatlong gantimpala sa professional category ayon sa pagkakasunod. Samantalang P30,000.00, P20,000.00 at P10,000.00 ang una, pangalawa at pangatlong gantimpala sa student category ayon sa pagkakasunod. Nagbigay din ng cash prizes sa viewer's at Juror's choices award na may halaga mula P1,500.00 hanggang P5,000.00.

Ang painting na ginawang modernong superman si Miguel Malvar ang nagwagi ng unang puesto samantalang ang pumangalawa ay ang painting na classic na mukha ng bayani.

Samantala, pinatingkad ang naturang patimpalak sa pagtatanghal ng College of Immaculate Conception mula Cabanatuan City at ng Powerdance ng sikat na choreographer Douglas Nierras.

Dalawang beses na nagwagi ang naturang choir at nagsanay sa estilo ng Madrigal Singers sa International Choral Competition noong Hulyo 2011 sa Italya at Bulgaria Samantala ang Powerdance ay itinanghal ang hango sa buhay ni Kristo na umani ng parangal at paghanga sa Europa noong Hunyo 2009.

Ang eksibisyon ng painting ay tatagal hanggang ika-30 ng Setyembre sa SM City. (Letty Chua, PIO Batangas City)

Source: ww.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_637.htm)

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Shell Media Dialogue
PRESS RELEASE
October 04, 2011
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Nakatuon na ang paningin ng Plipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation sa 2050 kung saan ayon sa projection ay aabot na sa siyam na bilyon ang populasyon sa buong mundo kung kayat naghahanda na itong tumugon sa energy situation sa panahong yuon sa pamamagitan ng "more energy, cleaner energy, smarter energy" approach ngayon.

Kaugnay nito, idinaos ang Shell Energy Dialogues with Media noong ika-26 ng Setyembre sa Asian Institute of Management (AIM) sa Makati City kung saan ipinabatid ang gagawing pagtugon ng Shell sa malaking hamon sa enerhiya sa hinaharap na tinawag nilang "The 9 Billion Challenge.

Ayon sa projection ng United Nations (UN), may 5 sanggol ang ipinapanganak kada isang segundo. Ito ay katumbas ng laki ng populasyon ng bansang China at India na mapapadagdag sa bilang ng populasyon ng mundo na aabot sa siyam na bilyon sa taong 2050.

Bunga nito, inaasahan na madodoble ang pangqangailangan sa enerhiya at dadami din ang emission ng carbon dioxide na kinakailangang mabawasan upang maibsan ang climate change.

Kung kayat ang Pilipinas Shell ay nananawagan sa lahat ng sector ng lipunan upang magtulungan sa pagharap sa mga challenges patungo sa new energy future.

Upang matugunan ito, isinusulong ng Shell bilang bahagi ng kanilang Corporate Social Responsibility ang "more, cleaner at smarter energy."

Ayon sa Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050 na tinalakay ni Mr Warren Fernandez, Shell Global Manager for Future Energy - Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd., naglaan ang Pilipinas Shell ng $100 billion mula 2011-2014 sa pag develop ng bagong sources ng oil at gas na kakailanganin ng mundo.

Para naman sa Cleaner Energy, nagdedevelop ang naturang kompanya ng mas maraming natural gas, ang pinakamalinis na fossil fuel. Ito ay nagpo produce ng 50%-70% less carbon carbon dioxide sa power generation kaysa sa coal. Ang suplay ng natural gas ay kayang tumagal hanggang 250 taon ayon sa pag-aaral.

Smarter energy namang maituturing ang ilan sa mga produkto at serbisyo ng Shell upang ma improve ang fuel efficiency. Ang mga ito ay kinabibilangan ng fuels, lubricants, detergents, at road- laying bitumen products na makakatulong upang makatipid sa pera at mapababa ang C02 emissions. Mayroon ding driving tips at programmes.

Tinalakay din ni Roberto S. Kanapi, VP for Communications ng PSPC, ang "Challenges and Opportunities for the Philippines Towards the Future of Energy" habang tinalakay naman ni Martin Bates, Commercial Lead Phils, Shell Philippines Exploration BV ang "Decarbonising Energy through Natural Gas."

Dumalo si Undersecretary Jay Layug ng Department of Energy na nagbigay ng opening remarks at nagsalita tungkol sa "Government Initiatives towards Energy Access for More." (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_636.htm)

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Mas madali na ang pagkuha ng passport –DFA Batangas

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 8 (PIA) -- Mas madali na ang pagkuha at pag-renew ng passport ngayon kung saan ang dating 60 regular na araw na pagproseso ng dokumento ay 30 araw na lamang at 15 araw naman kapag rush, ito ang pahayag ni Alberto V. Rodillo ang bagong officer-in-charge ng Department of Affairs (DFA), Batangas Consular Office kamakailan.

Inihayag din ni Rodillo na ipagpapatuloy niya ang mga programang pinasimulan ng kanyang pinalitan ngunit babaguhin lamang niya ang sistema sa pagbibigay ng application forms. Para sa kanya, mas mabuti kung bibigyan na kaagad ng application forms ang mga walk-in clients kahit wala pang requirements upang makatipid ang mga ito sa panahon at gastusin sa pabalikbalik sa DFA.

Si Rodillo, 61, ay tubong Tanauan, Batangas. Bago siya nanilbihan sa DFA Consular Batangas ay nagtrabaho muna sa Philippine Embassy ng Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Dimpy L. Matienzo, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58203)

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Huwarang Pamilya
PRESS RELEASE
October 04, 2011
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Paglalagay sa Panginoong Diyos bilang sentro ng kanilang buhay at pagmamahal sa isa't isa ang naging susi kung bakit matatag ang natanghal na huwarang pamilya sa lungsod ng Batangas. Iginawad sa pamilya Cultura ng Barangay Balete ang karangalang ito sa 16th Annual Search para sa Huwarang Pamilyang Batangueño noong September 22.

Ang mag-asawang Sotero and Estelita Cultura ay biniyayaan ng 9 na anak at ito'y kanilang napagtapos sa pamamagitan ng paglilinang, pagtatanim ng palay at mais at paghahayupan. Sa kasalukuyan sila ay may anak na Civil Engineer, Customs Broker, Nurse, Medtech, Marine Transportation at Nautical Engineer at Computer Science graduate.

Idinagdag pa rin ng mag-asawa na pangaral at hindi pamalo ang paraan ng kanilang pagdidisiplina sa kanilang mga anak. Kung may tampuhan man silang mag-asawa, hindi nila ito ipinakikita sa kanilang mga anak. May 19 na apo ang pamilya Cultura.

Second runner up ang pamilya nina Mr. & Ms. Octavio & Belen Ferriols ng barangay 6, third runner up ang pamilya nina Mr. & Mrs. Jose and Cefrianan Bauson ng Mahabang Parang.

Samantala ipinaabot ni Mayor Vilma Abaya-Dimacuha ang kanyang pagbati sa pamilya Cultura bilang huwarang pamilya dahil siya ay naniniwala na ang malakas na pamilya ay lakas ng lungsod.

Ayon kay Mila Española hepe ng City Social Welfare and Development Office, ang pagpili ng huwarang pamilya ay hindi sukatan ang salapi kundi ang kanilang nagawa para sa pamilya, tao at sa komunidad.

Kasama sa labindalawang nominees sina Mr. & Mrs. Abdon and Angelina Limbo and Family ng Pulot Aplaya, Mr. & Mrs. Pedro and Lucia Dinglasan and Family ng San Isidro, Mr. & Mrs. Rufo and Leoncia Dinglasan and Family ng LIbjo, Mr. & Mrs. Pio and Flaviana Pitel and Family ng Dumuclay, Mr. & Mrs. Rodelin and Nida Cruzat and Family ng Bilogo, Mr. & Mrs. Armando and Myrna Soriano and Family ng Tulo, Mr. & Mrs. Privado and Lourdes De torres and Family ng Bucal, Mr. & Mrs. Cecilio and Catalina Gutierrez and Family ng Tingga Labac at Mr. & Mrs. Felix and Cynthia Ormasa and Family ng Alangilan.

Ayon kay Mila Española Hepe ng City Social Welfare and Development Office, ang pagpili ng huwarang pamilya ay hindi sukatan ang salapi kundi ang kanilang nagawa para sa pamilya, tao at sa komunidad.

May temang "Karangalan ng Bayan, Pamilya ang Pinagmulan" ang naturang pagdiriwang. (Monina B. Fernandez, PIO Batangas City)

Source: /www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_633.htm)

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Milyunaryong dating tagawalis sa beauty salon
10/06/2011 | 08:03 PM

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Kilala niyo ba kung sino ang milyunaryo at pilantropo na nagsimula bilang isang tagawalis sa isang beauty parlor para matustusan ang pag-aaral at makatulong para mabuhay ng marangal ang kanyang pamilya?

Nitong nakaraang taon, kabilang ang beauty expert at salon magnate na si Ricardo “Mother Ricky" Reyes, sa mga kinilala bilang Heroes of Philanthropy sa Asia-Pacific region, ng prestihiyosong Forbes Magazine.

Ito ay dahil sa mga ginawa niyang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan tulad ng mga biktima ng bagyo, mga batang may kanser, batang lansangan, mga nakatatanda at pagtulong na mabigyan ng kabuhayan ang mga nangangailangan sa pamamagitan ng kanyang “Isang Gunting Isang Suklay" program.

Sa ngayon, umaabot sa 46 ang kanyang salon sa buong bansa, mayroon siyang resort and spa sa kanyang lalawigan sa Batangas, kumpanya ng gumagawa ng mga patented salon products, eskwelahan at iba pa.

Ngunit bago maabot ni Mother Ricky ang tagumpay at maging isa sa mga pinakamayamang tao sa Pilipinas, nagsimula siya bilang tagawalis sa parlor ng isang kamag-anak.

Bilang panganay sa 10 magkakapatid, tinulungan ni Mother Ricky ang kanyang ina sa pagtataguyod sa kanyang pamilya dahil hindi na nila kasama ang kanilang ama.

Habang nagtatrabaho sa parlor, pinag-aralan niya ang gawain ng isang manggugupit o hairdresser. Taong 1973 nang magdesisyon si Mother Ricky na magbukas ng sarili at kauna-unahan niyang solon sa San Juan.

At pagkaraan ng 12-taon (1985), binuksan niya ang unang branch ng kanyang salon sa loob ng mall – sa SM North EDSA, na naging simula rin ng pagkakaibigan nila ng may-ari ng mall na si Henry Sy. - Fidel R Jimenez, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234547//milyunaryong-dating-tagawalis-sa-beauty-salon)

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Star Magic Basketball
PRESS RELEASE
October 04, 2011

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Hindi lang mahusay sa pag-arte sa telebisyon at pelikula, pang Sports pa!

Ito ang pinatunayan ng mga Star Magic talents ng ABS-CBN nang tanghalin silang kampeon sa Lima Lima Dine - A celebrity basketball game na ginanap noong October 2 sa Batangas City Sports Center.

Tinalo nila sa score na 92-88 ang Saint Bridget College centennial team na kinabibilangan ng mga estudyante, guro at alumni ng naturang paaralan.

Ang nasabing laro ay isang fund raising project ng Anakiko '88 o batch 1988 alumni ng St Francis de Sales Minor Seminary. Ito ang ikatlong proyekto ng grupo kung saan nauna rito ay ang pagtataguyod ng premiere night ng Harry Potter sequel at ng Twilight Saga.

Nagpakita ng angking husay sa larong basketball ang mga celebrity players na sina sina Xian Lim, Ejay Falcon, Rayver Cruz, Matt Evans, Arron Villaflor, Young JV, Ram Sagad, Jose Sarasola, Fred Payawan, Ken Anderson at Gerald Anderson.

Kinilig sa kagwapuhan at nakabibingi ang hiyawan ng mga manonood sa bawat attempt at shoot ni Anderson na makailang ulit na naka - 3 points.

Ayon kay Gerald, hindi pa man siya pumapasok sa showbiz ay hilig na niya ang basketball. At sa kabila ng kanyang busy schedule, humahanap siya ng pagkakataon na makasali sa mga charity game na tulad nito.

Masarap aniya ang pakiramdam na makapagdulot ng saya sa mga tao at makapaglaro ng basketball for a good cause.

Bagamat hindi nagwagi ang SBC Centennial team, lubos ang kasiyahan at ipinagmamalaki ng Presidente ng Saint Bridget College na si Sr Lydia Ebora ang kanilang koponan sa ipinakitang galing at sportsmanship ng mga ito. Ipinaabot niya ang pasasalamat sa Anakiko 88 sa pagkakataong ipinagkaloob sa kanilang mga players na makalaro ang Star magic talents.

Tumanggap ng plaque of appreciation ang SBC centennial team sa pangunguna ni SBC Athletic Director Jun Tamayo at ang Star Magic Team sa pangunguna naman ni Gerlad Anderson.

Isang exhibition game sa pagitan ng mga alumni ng St Francis de Sales o Anakiko at mga pari ng Archdiocese of Lipa na pinagwagian ng huli ang isinagawa bago ang main game.

Lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga officers ng Anakiko 88 sa tagumpay ng naturang proyekto at nangako na muling magtataguyod ng fund raising projects bilang suporta sa kanilang alma mater. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_635.htm)

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'Globe Adventure Taal' set on Nov. 26
10/07/2011 | 11:00 AM

Run, bike, kayak Taal! And discover the hidden beauty of the gem of Batangas.

After the successful Team Energy Kayak Taal in 2010, Pusod is organizing the Globe Adventure Taal -- an adventure race that includes running, biking and kayaking to be held on November 26, 2011, the second anniversary of the unanimous approval of the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) Management Plan by its 130+-member Management Board.

The venue will be at Pusod’s newly established Taal Lake Conservation Center (TLCC) in Sitio Lipute, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas.

In partnership with Globe Telecoms as the name sponsor this year, the race aims to mobilize action for better water quality.

It intends to gain widespread awareness of the TVPL Management Plan, to solicit private support and initiative for its implementation and particularly to ensure strict monitoring of water quality for Taal Lake.

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The proceeds will support an e-governance project for widespread information access on the status of conservation actions through SMS and public-accessible computer portals containing the PAMB’s databases.

Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc. will assist in the implementation of this innovative experiment in democracy for the governance of an ecosystem. Pusod is also proud to partner with Lipa City biking enthusiasts Team Ganit and the Philippine Kayak Association in organizing the race.

The funds raised from the Team Energy Kayak Taal held last November 2010 enabled Pusod to:
1. delineate the remaining forests in Laurel and Talisay;

2. organize a Real Estate Developers meeting to encourage the allocation of lands for private forests;

3. provide additional support in the Protected Area Management Board strengthening thru the Lakbay Aral in Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao -Danao and Apo Island; and

4. publish and disseminate the TVPL Management Plan.

The fishkill in May and June this year has prompted a focus on water quality and has mobilized the PAMB’s Fisheries Subcommittee, Tourism Subcommittee and Ways and Means Subcommittee to take concrete steps in implementing the plan.

The Taal Lake Task Force, a Provincial Government-organized body tasked by the PAMB to enforce laws in the TVPL and which continues to clear the lake of illegal cages, vows to enforce against piggeries dumping wastes directly into the rivers in the near future.

Scientists have declared that the lake turned eutrophic in the last 20 years, an alarming state of affairs considering that lakes take a long time to respond to conservation interventions.

It needs to return to its natural oligotrophic state with strong conservation measures. (Press Release)

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234609//39globe-adventure-taal39-set-on-nov-26)

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Taal Volcano In This Corner
Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas
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MATAAS NA KAHOY, BATANGAS — Tinaguriang a lake within an island within a lake within an island, isang geographic wonder at puzzle pa rin para sa marami itong bulkan ng Taal. Kadalasan, tinatanaw ito ng marami mula sa dungawan ng Tagaytay ridge. Pero para maiba naman ang view, tingnan natin ang bulkan… sa kabilang banda.

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Welcome to Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas! Kung pinagmamasdan mo man ang Taal Volcano mula point-of-view ng Tagaytay, ang munisipalidad ng Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas naman ang makapagbibigay sa iyo ng ika nga’y backview.

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Dahil mataas din ang elevation nito, lalaban sa klima ng pineapple city of Tagaytay ang abang munisipalidad ng Mataas Na Kahoy. Dahilan ito marahil kung kaya’t nag-sulputan na rin dito ang maraming resorts tulad na lamang nitong La Virginia Resort & Hotel.

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Kwento sa amin ng waitress, private property daw ito noon at hindi open to the public. Kalaunan, dumami na rin daw ang nag-invest at naging may-ari ng resort kung kaya’t unti-unti na rin itong nadagdagan ng kung anu-anong amenities gaya ng swimming pools at accommodation houses.

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Korean Delegation mainit na tinanggap sa Batangas City
PRESS RELEASE
October 03, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

Mainit na tinanggap ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas ang Korean delegation mula sa Suseungu, Korea na sister city ng lungsod noong September 30.

Ang naturang delegasyon ay pinangunahan ng kanilang Mayor na si Lee Jin Hoon. Kasama din niya ang mga myembro ng Suseungu Council na sina Kim Sam Jo at Lim Dae Gyu; Hope Sharing Committee President Cho Byung Woo; Oriental Doctors Association President Lee Jae Su; Culture and Sports Department Manager Lee Jae Woo; Lifelong Learning Team Assistant Manager Lee Nam Sik; Staff Kim Rae Young at ang kanilang interpreter na si Chris Gun Woo.

Isang showcase ng kultura ng Batangas City ang ipinamalas sa mga bisita sa Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services (OCVAS) upang masiyahan sila sa kanilang maikling pagbisita sa lungsod at maipakita ang hinahangaang Filipino hospitality.

Sinalubong sila ng masiglang tugtugin ng Alangilan mini-band.

Ipinakita ng mga kawani ng OCVAS ang ilan sa mga katutubong laro tulad ng tayakad, kadang-kadang, sack race at maging sabong.

Nakisali din ang delegasyon sa paluan ng palayok at nakisaya at nakiagaw sa luglugan.

Pinatikim ang mga Koreans ng sample ng mga pagkain dito tulad ng fishball, kikiam, halo-halo at ice cream.

Inaliw sila ng harana ng mga empleyado ng City Assessor's Office.

Binigyan din sila ng ilang produktong yari sa water lily tulad ng pamaypay, placemat at tsinelas bilang souvenirs.

Bago tuluyang dumulog sa pananghalian, nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon ang mga bisita na matikman ang mga native delicacies tulad ng nilupak, puto, tamalis, suman, sinukmani, pilipit, sapin-sapin, kutsnita, bibingka, maja at kapeng barako.

Layunin ng nasabing pagbisita na makita ang kagandahan ng Pilipinas partikular ang lungsod ng Batangas.

Ayon kay Mayor Hoon na first time mayor at first time din na makadalaw sa lungsod, lubos ang kanilang kagalakan at pasasalamat sa overwhelming na pagtanggap sa kanila ng lokal na pamahalaan.

Binigyang diin din niya ang pagkakatulad ng ilang mga tradisyon ng lungsod sa kanilang mga tradisyon sa Korea na unti-unti na aniyang nawawala. Pinuri niya ang pagsisikap ng mga Batangenyo na mapanatili ang kultura at tradisyon ng lungsod.

Ayon kay Secretary to the City Mayor Atty. Reginald A. Dimacuha, nagsimula ang sisterhood agreement sa pagitan ng Suseung-gu, Korea at Batangas City noong administrasyon ni Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha.

Nagsimula ito sa educational exchange at ngayon ay ipinagpapatuloy sa administrasyon ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha kung saan hangad ng dalawang lungsod na magkaroon naman ng mas malakas na trade relations.

Sa pagpupulong ng Suseung-gu at Batangas City officials na isinagawa sa tanggapan ng Punonglungsod kaninang umaga, tinalakay dito ang posibilidad ng pagtatayo ng Oriental Medicine Hospital o clinic sa lungsod.

Ito aniya ay isang alternative form of medicine na mas mura sa traditional medicines at gumagamit ng mga herbal plants tulad ng ampalaya, malunggay at iba pa. Nabanggit din niya ang posibilidad ng pag import ng Korean city ng mga herbal plants mula sa Batangas City.

Malaking tulong din aniya ang oriental technology na maibabahagi ng mga Korean sa mga Batangueno.

Sa unang araw ng delegasyon noong September 29, nilibot nila ang Museo Puntong Batangan, Basilica ng Immaculada Conception at ang Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House.

Natapos ang pagbisita sa isang fellowship night at dinner sa Hotel Pontefino. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City)

Source:www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_632.htm)

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Chasing Light at Payong Payong Point
Payong Payong Point, Nasugbu Batangas

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Batangas food revisited (www.philstar.com)
By Lydia C. Castillo (The Philippine Star) Updated October 09, 2011

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MANILA, Philippines - In our very young years, our Nanay (Lola in Batangas Tagalog) Gela (for Angela) would go to the Tanauan market and bring home a large kariton pulled by carabaos laden with all sorts of food – meat, live chicken, seafood, fruits, vegetables, kakanin, etc. The big kitchen would then be in a frenzy. An hour later, on a long table for nearly 20 family members (that was how big her brood was), a hearty meal would be served.

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Evelyn, a vendor of the famous tapang Batangas.

A fortnight ago, a foodie friend in our village, curious about the “simplistic” food of Batangas, urged our group to go and check what it was all about. We contacted a gentleman, Dindo Montenegro, who has been passionate about Batangas culture, tradition and food for years. Immediately and gladly, he arranged a full-day itinerary for us in the town of Taal. We did not bother to see the volcano, but what we had was a religious pilgrimage and an epicurean adventure that left us all in awe of the town’s history and offerings.

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Barbeque pork tinindot in annatto

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Various condiments complete the lunch spread.

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Turmeric-flavored chicken adobo and pork estofado.

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Condolence to the family, friends and relatives of our Kababayan Ka Roger who passed away on June 22, 2011.

Ka Roger died of heart attack four months ago—CPP (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/73091/ka-roger-died-of-heart-attack-four-months-ago%E2%80%94cpp)
By Delfin Mallari Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon
5:43 pm | Sunday, October 9th, 2011

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CONFIRMED DEAD Former NPA spokesman Gregorio Rosal speaks at a press conference in Mountain Province on Jan. 8, 2004. Also known as Ka Roger, Rosal was confirmed dead by the Communist Party of the Philippines on Sunday, October 09, 2011. PDI PHOTO/JOAN BONDOC

LUCENA City, Philippines—The Communist Party of the Philippines on Sunday admitted that Gregorio Rosal, or Ka Roger, the former spokesman of its guerilla arm, the New People’s Army, died four months ago from a severe heart attack.

“Ka Roger passed away on June 22, 2011, at the age of 64 after suffering a heart attack in a guerrilla front in Luzon,” the CPP-Central Committee said in a statement sent to the Philippine Daily Inquirer Sunday afternoon.

The condition of the NPA leader has long been the subject of speculation after the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police repeatedly reported that it had received information that the elusive rebel leader had died of a lingering illness two years ago.

However, the military admitted it had not been able to confirm the veracity of their intelligence report.

The CPP did not give any reasons for the delayed announcement of Rosal’s death and where he was buried. He was a native of Ibaan, Batangas.

The CPP said Rosal suffered his first stroke in 1997 but was able to recover and return as the rebels’ chief propagandist.

“He suffered his second stroke in 2000 and had to go on leave for a few months. But as he did after his first attack, he strove to return to his revolutionary work in the countryside,” the CPP said.

Rosal again suffered another stroke on May 1, 2006, which “led to the gradual deterioration of his condition until it became impossible for him to resume his previous tasks,” the statement said.

“From 2006 to 2011, Ka Roger was cared for by a team of comrades who ensured his security, medical needs and quality of life. Although he could no longer assume his usual responsibilities, he kept in close touch with the Information Bureau and was consulted from time to time on its work,” the CPP said.

According to the CPP, even with his disabilities, Rosal still woke up at dawn to listen to the news.

“At times, he was able to review statements issued by the Party. He was deeply concerned upon hearing about media killings and about the deaths of several reporters in the Maguindanao Massacre in November 2009,” the group said.

“Ka Roger spurned the offers of medical assistance from the AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines]. He was aware that these were traps and saw the hypocrisy behind them, as the military never withdrew the bounty on his head and relentlessly pursued operations for his capture,” the CPP said.

The last time that he came out of his hibernation was when he issued his New Year greetings last January.

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/73091/ka-roger-died-of-heart-attack-four-months-ago%E2%80%94cpp)

Batangas town parish has been named Asia's first Catholic shrine (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336746/batangas-town-parish-has-been-named-asias-first-catholic-shrine)
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO and CHRISTINA HERMOSO
October 5, 2011, 7:47pm

MANILA, Philippines — An old parish in Lian, Batangas, has been declared as Asia’s first Catholic shrine in honor of St. John the Baptist.

An article posted on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) website revealed that the declaration of the Parish of St. John the Baptist as an Archdiocesan Shrine was made during a Mass last Aug. 29, to mark the saint’s martyrdom.

Since the parish houses the miraculous old life-size image of San Juan Bautista, as what the patron saint is locally known, faith is strengthened in Lian.

This is acknowledged in the official declaration: “By reason of special devotion, this parochial church is frequented by the faithful as pilgrims.”

Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said in his homily the age-old tradition of hosting San Juan, is his way of his image, during special occasions.

“St. John the Baptist regularly visits those whose faith in God is strengthened further through his intercessions,” he said.

“That image is miraculous because St. John (the Baptist) is close to Christ,” Arguelles added.

Legend has it that San Juan’s image—standing almost at five feet: The face, a wooden old man with a plated metal body—is blessed with graces from the heavens.

One may ask the residents of Lian about the origin of the icon only to find out no definite answer as regards to where the image originated, who made it, and when it was made. But one thing is for sure, San Juan and his image have been wandering around Lian and its neighboring towns for a long time now. Even the older parishioners who frequent the church would tell: “Nandiyan na siya nang magkamulat kami.”

Good harvest, good health, and even good grades in school are attributed to his intercessions. This might be the reason the faithful of Batangas consider it an honor and blessing to host “Santuhan” in their own homes. In fact, the list of families or individuals, who have requested to sponsor the traditional religious affair, showed that invitations for San Juan have been scheduled up to 2013.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336746/batangas-town-parish-has-been-named-asias-first-catholic-shrine)

Ka Roger inspired a generation of Filipino youth to serve the people (http://natoreyes.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/ka-roger-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-youths-to-serve-the-people-in-the-countryside/)
Posted: October 9, 2011 by Renato Reyes, Jr. in Socio-Political

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The Communist Party of the Philippines today announced the passing of an icon of the Philippine revolution, Gregorio “Ka Roger” Rosal. According to the announcement made by the CPP, he died in a guerilla zone in June 22, 2011 due to a heart attack. According to the statement, the belated announcement was due to difficulties in first informing his next of kin who were in highly militarized areas.

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Youth and student activists of the 1990’s fondly remember the radio and TV interviews of Ka Roger. Whether it was discussing the policies of the revolutionary movement, explaining NPA tactical offensives, releasing prisoners of war, or discussing the Second Great Rectification Movement, Ka Roger’s distinct voice and simple language brought the news of the revolution to the entire nation.

Somehow Ka Roger appealed to youth activists in the 90’s. Maybe it was the critical and creative surge coming from the rectification movement which swept entire mass movement. Or perhaps it was Ka Roger’s simple yet profound ways of explaining issues to ordinary people, a skill that is sometimes lost on many intellectuals. Or the fact that Ka Roger himself was once a student activist from the Golden Gate College in Batangas, and a member of the Kabataang Makabayan (KM).

The man who would become the voice of the Philippine revolution came from humble beginnings, from a middle peasant family according to the statement of the CPP Central Committee. It was from this life of poverty that he would come to know of the national democratic alternative and struggle.

“At a young age, Ka Roger was witness to poverty under an oppressive and exploitative system. He worked hard even as a child in order to help his family. From grade school to his second year in high school, he was for eight years a servant at their landlord’s household. He became an avid radio listener and read comic books as a pastime. Poverty forced him to stop his schooling for several years. To continue his formal education, he peddled mosquito nets and other goods that he bought on credit from loan sharks. He traveled far and wide to different provinces. Wherever he went, it was the same face of poverty and oppression that he saw”. – Statement CPP Central Committee, October 9, 2011

He would join the ranks of the revolutionary forces of the CPP-NPA-NDF in the area known as Southern Tagalog. He would gain national prominence as spokesman of the Melito Glor Command. After two decades, he would become CPP spokesperson in 1993.

Ka Roger inspired a generation of Filipino youth activists to serve the people in the countryside. Some of them are known today as martyrs of the revolution. Many continue their revolutionary work in various capacities. Activists in the 90’s were awed by pictures of Ka Roger in a mountain camp working on his laptop computer and reading the latest newspaper, before giving interviews to the media.

Ka Roger, his wide smile, and his laptop in an NPA camp

Activists were thrilled to hear news of huge gatherings to commemorate the anniversary of the CPP. His December 26 statements on radio were mini “national situationers” that also gave updates on the status of the revolutionary forces. Activists followed Ka Roger’s radio interviews, especially his lively interactions with DZRH anchors Joe Taruc and Deo Macalma. Ka Roger’s on-air duet of “Lumang Simbahan” with Tiya Dely is now the stuff of broadcast legend.

Many educated youth responded to Ka Roger’s call to the masses to send their best and brightest sons and daughters to join the revolutionary struggle. He helped them understand the need for thoroughgoing social transformation. He challenged them to study Philippine society beyond the confines of the classrooms.

Next to CPP founding chair and NDFP Chief Political Consultant Jose Ma. Sison, Ka Roger was perhaps the most recognized face, the most photographed figure, of the Philippine revolution.

That Ka Roger died not in enemy hands but because of an illness, in a way, shames the reactionary armed forces. It is no secret that they have tried but failed to arrest Ka Roger on many occasions as the recent CPP statements show. Till the end, Ka Roger eluded capture by the AFP.

During the past years, the AFP alternately spread rumors of Ka Roger’s demise while offering him medical assistance. As the cliche goes, rumors of his death were greatly exaggerated by the AFP. Ka Roger’s 2011 New Year’s Day message was another rebuttal of those rumors

The CPP said that if ever Ka Roger died, it would not be kept a secret. He would be given the highest honors for his work in the revolutionary movement. A look at the CPP website will show just that. A grayscale image of Ka Roger, his name and the years 1947-2011, are now splashed on the homepage. In perhaps the first of its kind, all units of the New People’s Army nationwide will be in formation to give Ka Roger a gun salute on 12 noon of October 15.

The national democratic movement and the masses have lost one of their best and brightest sons with the passing of Gregorio Rosal. It is however to Ka Roger’s credit that he inspired a generation of Filipino youth who will carry on the unfinished tasks of the Philippine revolution

Source: natoreyes.wordpress.com (http://natoreyes.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/ka-roger-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-youths-to-serve-the-people-in-the-countryside/)

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TSampung Utos Ng Diyos At Anim Na Utos Ng Tao

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TAAL, BATANGAS – Perhaps the Basilica de San Martin de Tours is already one of the most photographed churches in the P.I. At dahil dito, hindi ko na inambisyon pang kunan ang facade nito. Nagfocus na lamang ako sa loob ng simbahan.

Largest Catholic church in Asia daw itong Taal Basilica. At talaga nga naman, sa laki at haba ng aisle nito, pwede pang magbago ng isip ang sinumang bride habang s’ya’y naglalakad. Ay teka, ano itong mga nakasulat?

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Ang Sampung Utos ng Diyos at ang anim na patalastas. Imbes na sampu na lamang, dumami pa tuloy ang mga reglamentos.

Sa may pintuan ng simbahan, parang mga langaw na nagsilapitan itong mga tindera.

NEDLEGS: Manang, bawal daw magtinda sa loob ng simbahan!

MANANG: Wala naman kami sa loob. Nasa bungad kami.

NEDLEGS: Hmm… may point ka. Magkano ba ‘yang tinda mo? Bigyan mo nga ako ng tatlo!

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Withheld LGU funds (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/111-columnist/8934-withheld-lgu-funds)
Written by : Benjamin G. Defensor

ONE MAN’S MEAT

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REP. Hermilando I. Mandanas last week bought a full-page advertisement of his own to bring before the public the matter of some Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) funds apparently being withheld by the National Government (NG). Mandanas who is former governor of Batangas province says that the NG owes the Local Government Units (LGUs) some P500 billion since 1992. Considering the current flavor of the news, the majority of these were withheld by the past administration. However, Man-danas says some P68 billion in IRAs “remained unreleased in 2011 alone.”

There might be some complicated technicalities in what Mandanas is saying but isn’t this story part of what the press should inform the people? Did Mandanas have to buy an ad to scoop the press?
Mandanas says that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) collects …national revenue taxes on imported goods as agent of the Bureau of Internal Revenue but the LGUS have not been getting their share of the internal revenue taxes collected by the BOC since 1992.

The additional P500 billion that the LGUs are claiming will come in handy for local projects: “infrastructure, water supply, livelihood, calamity mitigation, communication 10,000 barangay multi-purpose buildings, environmental protection, housing, agriculture, etc.”

Since these are local projects, the funds for these will be handled by local governments. Imagine what P500 billion could do toward activating the national economy!

These funds cannot come at a more opportune time in the wake of the devastation of the series of typhoons that continue to hit nation. It will certainly come in handy for the dredging of the waterways that drain water from Central Luzon to Manila Bay. The severe flooding reported in the area recently is blamed on the siltation of rivers.

However, since the discussion of the new National Budget is all but complete, it will take some fancy legislative maneuvers to get the P500 billion into the proceedings if at all. The one page ad of Mandanas appears to be a move of desperation.

We can understand why the NG would like to have a say on the use of these IRAs. There is just not enough money to go around and its priority are projects of national importance.

Source: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/111-columnist/8934-withheld-lgu-funds)

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Pagkansela ng PNoy admin sa mga infra projects ni Arroyo, nakapagpalubha sa baha?
10/06/2011 | 05:57 PM

MANILA – Nais ng isang kongresista na imbestigahan kung nakapagpalubha sa problema sa baha sa Central Luzon ang ginawang pagkansela ng kasalukuyang administrasyon sa 19 na rehabilitation projects na inaprubahan ni dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Nitong Huwebes, sinabi ni Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez, kaalyado ni Arroyo, na umaabot sa P1-bilyon ang mga naturang proyekto sa Luzon na hindi naipatupad dahil pinigil umano ng bagong pamunuan ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

“One cannot help but think that if these projects were not capriciously cancelled on the sole fact that they were initiated by the previous administration, then the recent flooding could have been prevented or mitigated," ayon sa kongresista.

Hanggang sa ngayon, ilang barangay at bayan pa rin sa ilang lalawigan sa Central Luzon ang lubog sa baha dahil sa ulan na ibihunos ng magkasunod na bagyo na sina “Pedring" at “Quiel."

Ang mga proyekto na tinawag na Post “Ondoy" and “Pepeng" Short-Term Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Popstrip), ay nabuo bunga na rin ng matinding pinsala na idinulot sa Luzon ng mga bagyong "Ondoy" at "Pepeng."

Ayon kay Suarez, kinumpirma mismo ni DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson na kinansela ang mga proyekto batay umano sa ipinalabas na pahayag ng ahensiya noong July 28, 2010.

Nakasaad umano sa naturang pahayag ni Singson na: “I decided to stop these contracts when I found out that these were signed on June 15, 2010 while the corresponding SAROs (Special Allotment Release Orders) were released by DBM (Department of Budget and Management) on June 25, 2010."

Nakasaad pa umano naturang pahayag mula sa DPWH na ang 19 proyekto na nagkakahalaga ng P934.1 milyon ay bahagi umano 139 proyekto o 42 contract packages na pinondohan ng the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan para sa agarang rehabilitasyon ng mga flood control facilities na umaabot sa P1.9 bilyon.

Ang naturang mga proyekto ay Cordillera Administration Region (P53 milyon), Ilocos Norte (P35m), Asingan, Pangasinan (P91.4m), San Manuel, Pangasinan (P228m), Cagayan (P25.8m), Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya (P68.6m), Kapaya and Dupax, Nueva Vizcaya (P27.4m), Paombong and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan (P9m), Bulacan province (P41m), San Felipe and Iba, Zambales (P42.5m), San Marcelino, Zambales (P19m), Arayat, Pampanga (P77m), Candaba, Pampanga (P78m), Floridablanca, Pampanga (P27m), Guagua and Lubao, Pampanga (P16 m), Moncada and Bamban, Tarlac (P32m), Aliaga, Nueva Ecija (P18m), Bungabon and San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija (P19m), at Balayan and Lemery, Batangas (P22m).

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234539/pinoyabroad/pagkansela-ng-pnoy-admin-sa-mga-infra-projects-ni-arroyo-nakapagpalubha-sa-baha)

^^Bad para sa PNoy admin..:ohno:

LBDT conquers Korea

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LAHING BATANGAN DANCE TROUPE (LBDT), the official folk dance group of the Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, goes international for the third time. After their successful performances in Italy and Malaysia, LBDT is now the Official Philippine Representative to the 2011 CIOFF® Asian and Oceania Folklore Festival in Anseong, South Korea, running from September 29 to October 10, 2011.

Source: lpubatangas.edu.ph (http://lpubatangas.edu.ph/about-lpu-batangas/educational-philosophy-vision-mission-and-core-values/173-lbdt-conquers-korea.html)

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Praying for peace starts now (October 10, 2011)


‘A Million Roses for the World’ Project Begins Today


Today marks the start of A Million Roses for the World, a campaign initiated by the Family Rosary Crusade to encourage all Catholic Filipinos, living in the Philippines and in other parts of the world, to pray the rosary for world peace.

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Launched last September 8 with celebrity rosary devotees Lucy Torres-Gomez, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Kris Aquino in attendance, the campaign hopes to enlist one million Filipinos to pray five decades of the Holy Rosary everyday from October 10, 2011 to May 30, 2012, with each day from Monday to Saturday dedicated to one nation in the world, and the Sunday Rosary reserved for our own families and nation, the Philippines. After 200 days, all nations in the world would have been prayed for.

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Tweetie mentioned that she has been a devotee of Mama Mary for years now, and she is happy to have influenced her husband to do the same. They pray together in the car on the way to work. Lucy, on the other hand was blessed to have given birth to daughter Juliana on the birthday of Mama Mary. Kris encouraged the audience to take advantage of technology and download the virtual rosary application on their smartphones so they can pray it anytime.

The theme “Filipinos at Prayer: Peace for all Nations” stems from the hope that the worsening peace and order situation around the globe can be averted with a million prayers. Prayer pledges can be made online at www.millionrosesfortheworld.org, where the list of nations assigned for each day can also be found.

For more information, please get in touch with the Marian Solidarity Secretariat c/o Assisi Development Foundation, Unit 503, 5/F Prestige Tower, F. Ortigas Jr, Ave.,Ortigas Center, Pasig City at Tel. no. 632.1001 to 03 or by Fax no. 632.7844

Source: www.smartparenting.com.ph (http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/community/news/-a-million-roses-for-the-world-project-begins-today)

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A Million Roses for the World, Filipinos at Prayer: Peace for All Nations
Posted on 10 October 2011 by Gerlie Katimbang (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-million-roses-for-the-world-filipinos-at-prayer-peace-for-all-nations/)

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“A Million roses for the World. Filipinos at Prayer: Peace for all Nations” is a prayer project to enlist One Million Filipinos to pray five decades of the Holy rosary everyday from October 10, 2011 to May 2012, each day from Monday to Saturday dedicated to one nation in the world while the Sunday Rosary is reserved for our own families and nation, the Philippines.

Read full, click here (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-million-roses-for-the-world-filipinos-at-prayer-peace-for-all-nations/)

Source www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-million-roses-for-the-world-filipinos-at-prayer-peace-for-all-nations/)

One of the best websites...:okay:

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Lipeños Walk to Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Dyan Hernandez (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/lipa-city/lipenos-walk-to-kiss-goodbye-to-breast-cancer/)

After it had been postponed to this week from the original date which was last Sunday, October 2, Avon’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer finally pushed through.

Hundreds of registrants joined the country’s leading cosmetic brand in the Race to 125,000 Kisses as a campaign to fight breast cancer. Among the VIPs in this event is breast cancer survivor, Dra. Julie De Leon. She shared her life when she battled with the ailment and how she was able to survive

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Click here (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/lipa-city/lipenos-walk-to-kiss-goodbye-to-breast-cancer/) to continue...

Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/lipa-city/lipenos-walk-to-kiss-goodbye-to-breast-cancer/)

One of the best websites.. :okay:

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Community KOOP
October 7, 2011

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Isa ang Samahang Damayan sa Matabungkay MULTI-Purpose Cooperative sa mga bago at masiglang kooperatiba na nabigyang tulong teknikal, pinansiyal at administratibo ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas sa ilalim ng Provincial Cooperative Development Office. Makikita sa larawan si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto at Vice Governor Mark Leviste na bumista sa nasabing koop upang alamin ang kanilang progreso at personal na bigyang karagdagang tulong sa lalo pang pagpapalaki ng kanilang samahan./ Capitol photo-PIOBatangas

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=215&sec=1)

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5,000 semilya ng maliputo, pinakawalan sa Taal Lake

LAUREL, Batangas, Oktubre 10 (PIA) -- Pinangunahan kamakailan ni Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala ang pagpapakawala ng 5,000 Maliputo fingerlings sa Lawa ng Taal at ang pamimigay ng mga bangus at tilapia fingerlings sa 97 benepisaryo sa bayang ito.

Ang bangus ay bahagi sa 5 milyong semilya na tulong mula sa lalawigan ng Saranggani sa pangunguna ni Congressmann Manny Pacquiao, Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez at alsons Aquaculture Corp. para sa mga tinamaan ng fish kill sa Batangas at Pangasinan.

Ang Maliputo ay nanggaling sa National Fisheries and Development Institute (NFDI) ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura (DA), samantalang ang 120,000 ipinamahaging tilapia ay nagmula sa ibinigay na dalawang milyong similya mula sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region V o Bicol Region.

Karamihan sa 33 maliliit na fish cage operators na maibibiyayaan ng bangus at ang 64 na mabibigyan ng tilapia ay pawang mga taga Laurel.

Sinabi ni Lea Villanueva, chief ng BFAR 4A Inland Fisheries Research Center, ang mga benepisaryo ay lahat nanggaling sa nasabing bayan ng ikatlong distrito dahil 80-90 porsyento ng mga may ari ng fish cages ditto ay mga maliliit na mamumuhunan at mga lehitimong tiga-Laurel.

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng BFAR sa provincial agriculture office (PAO) at mga municipal agriculture offices (MAO) ng anim na bayang kasama sa “fish cage zone” sa lawa, ang mga napiling makinabang sa proyekto ay makatatanggap ng 15,000 bangus fingerlings o 30,000 tilapia fingerlings bawat benepisaryo. (Vince Altar, PIO-Batangas/MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58471)

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Kasanayan at kapabilidad ng maliliit na kooperatiba palalakasin

LIAN, Batangas, Oktubre 9 (PIA) -- Patuloy na tutugunan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang mga pangangailanagan ng mga bagong tatag at maliliit na kooperatiba sa layunin nitong buhayin at padamhin ang samahang koop sa buong lalawigan.

Ito ang naging pahayag ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto matapos bumisita sa Samahang Damayan sa Matabungkay Multi-Purpose Cooperative sa bayan ng Lian at personal na makipagpulong sa mga kasapi at opisyal nito.

Ang Samahang Damayan sa Matabungkay MPC ay isa sa mga halimbawa ng mga nagsisimulang kooperatiba sa lalawigan na karaniwang binuboo ng mga miyembro ng pamayanan o barangay na seryosong pinili ang koop bilang pangunahing programang pangkabuhayan.

Sa masusing pagtutok at paggabay ng Provincial Cooperative Development Office sa ilalim ni PCDO chief Celia Atienza, napagkalooban ang mga kasapi ng Samahang Damayan ng kaalamang teknikal at administratibo sa pagpapatakbo ng kooperatiba. Kabilang dito ang pagbibigay ng pinansiyal na ayuda para sa pagsisimula nito.

Sa dayologo sa pagitan ni Governor Santos-Recto at opisyal ng Samahang Damayan, hinikayat nito na pagbutihin at alagaan ang nasimulang inisyatibo sa pagkokooperatiba. Pinaalalahanan din nito ang pumunuan na huwag maging dalas-dalas sa pagpasok sa bagong proyekto o kabuhayan na hindi saklaw ng teknikal na kaalaman ng mga kasapi.

“Ang pagpapalago ng isang negosyo ay hindi overnight o dalasan.. kailangan ito ay may hakbang upang malinaw kung saan tutungo ang inyong kooperatiba” sambit ng Gobernador.

Hinikayat din niya ang mga ito na sumailalim sa mga pagsasanay ng pagpapatakbo ng kooperatiba na handog ng PCDO. Sa paraang ito ay mapapalakas ang kanilang kaalaman at madali na silang mapahiram ng kaukulang ayudang pinansiyal, aniya.

Sa kasalukuyan, ang pang-komunidad na kooperatibang Samahang Damayan ay mayroong maliit na sari-sari store at maliit na panaderya ng pandesal na nag-ugat mula sa ipinagkaloob na unang puhunan mula sa pamahalaang panlalawigan. (Edwin V. Zabarte, PIO-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58271)

Bantay Baha

PREDICTED HOURLY HEIGHT OF TIDE
Batangas Bay, Batangas
Philippine Date: Monday, October 10, 2011

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Source: www.namria.gov.ph (http://www.namria.gov.ph/tidesBat.asp)

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Pending Constructions Under Pnoy Administration
CALABARZON

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Bantayan natin ito...^^

Source : www.dpwh.gov.ph (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/04a.asp?es=nys)

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Pending Constructions Under Pnoy Administration
CALABARZON part 2

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Bantayan natin ito...^^
Source : www.dpwh.gov.ph (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/04a.asp?es=nys)

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Pending Constructions Under Pnoy Administration
CALABARZON PART 3

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Bantayan natin ito...^^
Source : www.dpwh.gov.ph (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/04a.asp?es=nys)

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Pending Constructions Under Pnoy Administration
CALABARZON part 4

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Bantayan natin ito...^^
Source : www.dpwh.gov.ph (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/04a.asp?es=nys)

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Senior Citizens Week, ipinagdiwang sa lalawigan
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 11 (PIA) -- Ipinagdiriwang ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang ngayon ang Senior Citizens Week kung saan idinaos ang programa kahapon sa provincial auditorium, capitol grounds sa lunsod na ito na dinaluhan ng iba’t ibang mga samahan ng senior citizens mula sa apat na distrito ng lalawigan.

Isang maikling programa sa pagbibigay-pugay sa mga nakatatanda ang isinagawa sa pangunguna ni Jocelyn Montalbo, ang provincial social welfare and development officer (PSWDO).

Kinilala sa pagdiriwang ang may 21 centennarians na mula sa ibat-ibang bayan sa lalawigan kung saan sila ay binigyan ng plake at cash prize.

Isinagawa din ang paligsahan ng mga matatanda o "Senior Got Talent" kung saan nagpakitang gilas ang lahat ng mga kalahok mula sa pagkanta pagsayaw at pagpapamalas ng iba pang talento. Layunin nitong ipakita na hindi hadlang ang edad upang maipakita ang kakayahan at abilidad ng bawat matatanda.

Pinangunahan naman ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagkakaloob ng P300,000 tulong pinansyal sa Batangas Federation of Senior Citizens na tinanggap ng pangulo nito na si Floriano Abuzman.

Ayon sa Gobernador, taon-taong naglalaan ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ng pondo para sa mga nakatatanda upang matulungan sila sa kanilang mga pangangailangan kahit sa maliit na paraan. dagdag pa nito na hangad niyang mas malaki pa ang maibigay na tulong sa samahan ng mga senior citizens sa lalawigan sa mga darating na panahon. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58634)

Sarah Geronimo visits the province of Batangas (http://sarahgeronimo.ph/blog/sarah-geronimo-visits-the-province-of-batangas)
From sarahgeronimo.ph (http://sarahgeronimo.ph/blog/sarah-geronimo-visits-the-province-of-batangas)

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Visiting the beautiful province of Batangas is a must for Sarah Geronimo! This is the reason why all of her concert tours include Lipa City, Batangas on the list. Every year, she would be there to meet and greet her fans!

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And as always, the Popstar Princess was very eager to pose with our fellow Batangeñoes. So before her big show with Concert King Martin Nievera, Sarah first paid a visit to some places in Batangas City and Lipa City last September 23.

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Her tour started with a radio guesting at Magik FM 88.7. Sarah was all out in answering the intriguing and funny questions of the DJ.
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Afterwards, Sarah went to see Mayor _____ of Lipa City. She expressed how she admires Lipa for being one of the disciplined cities in the Philippines.

See more, click here ([url=http://sarahgeronimo.ph/blog/sarah-geronimo-visits-the-province-of-batangas)

Source: sarahgeronimo.ph ([url=http://sarahgeronimo.ph/blog/sarah-geronimo-visits-the-province-of-batangas)

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Kaso ng human trafficking sa lalawigan, bumaba na
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 11 (PIA) -- Bumababa na ang kaso ng human trafficking sa lalawigan, ayon kay Polly Maranan, coordinator ng Visayan Forum Foundation Inc.

Sinabi ni Maranan na bumababa na ang kaso ng human trafficking dahil patuloy ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng kanilang tanggapan sa iba't-ibang mga ahensya ng pamahalaan. Patuloy din ang pakikipagtulungan sa kanila ng mga pribadong sektor upang maipagbigay-alam kung sakaling may mga hinihinalang kaso ng human trafficking sa lalawigan.

Malaking tulong din ang mga prosecutors na tumututok sa lahat ng mga kaso ng human trafficking sa lalawigan at binibigyang-diin nila ito kung kaya't napaparusahan ang mga may kasalanan sakaling mapatunayan sa husgado.

Dagdag pa ni Maranan, malaking bahagi sa pagresolba ng kaso ang pagtutok at pag-imbestiga ng mga kapulisan sa lalawigan kung saan nagreresulta sa pagkakadakip sa mga nagkasalang recruiter.

Nakikipagtulungan din ang mga state universities and colleges (SUCs) sa lalawigan sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa ng mga forums o seminar sa kanilang mga mag-aaral kung saan tinatalakay at ipinapakita ang mga paraan kung paano isinasagawa ng mga recruiter ang paghikayat sa kanilang mga biktima.

Tinatalakay din dito ang mga bagay na kailangang gawin ng mga biktima upang maiiwas ang kanilang sarili sa lubos na kapahamakan.

"Malaking bagay ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng Visayan Forum Foundation sa iba't-ibang sektor sa lalawigan upang mapanatili at lalo pang mapalakas ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa publiko at maiwasan ang pagtaas ng bilang ng mga biktima ng human trafficking," pagtatapos ni Maranan. (PIA Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58629)

Ha Ha Halloween Costume Contest 2011 at SM City Batangas (http://www.internetphilippines.com/events/ha-ha-halloween-costume-contest-at-sm-city-batangas/)
October 11th, 2011 posted by Philippines Review
from www.internetphilippines.com (http://www.internetphilippines.com/events/ha-ha-halloween-costume-contest-at-sm-city-batangas/)

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Sample Dog Halloween Costume

The SM City Batangas sponsors yet another exciting halloween costume contest at The Event Center of SM branch in Batangas. This event contest will be held on Oct 31, 2011 – 2:00PM. For the contest mechanics, please visit the SM Supermalls website.

Halloween costume contest categories include, Cutest Character, Most SPOOKtacular Costume / Fa-BOO-lous Costume respectively. If you want to join this event and win prizes, please proceed to the venue as listed above and be sure to either bring or wear your most cute and / or most spooky halloween costumes.

If you don’t have one and would like to join in, you can opt in to have yourself made a concept custom halloween costume. If you have a dog and also want to join in the SM dog halloween costume contest, see details by visiting the sm super malls website and see their hotline telephone number. Additionally, you might want to see sample dog halloween costume above.

Source: www.internetphilippines.com (http://www.internetphilippines.com/events/ha-ha-halloween-costume-contest-at-sm-city-batangas/)

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Huwarang pamilyang Batangueno, kinilala
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, October 11 (PIA) -- Malugod na kinilala ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang mga natatanging Huwarang Pamilyang Batangueno sa programang idinaos Oktubre 10 sa provincial auditorium, capitol grounds sa lungsod na ito.

Ang programang ito ay taunang isinasagawa sa pangunguna ng Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) kung saan kinikilala ang mga natatanging pamilya sa lalawigan na bagama’t simple ang pamumuhay ay naitataguyod ng maayos ang kanilang pamilya.

Limang bayan mula sa apat na distrito ng Batangas na kinabibilangan ng Calaca, Malvar, Lobo, San Pascual at Batangas City ang nagtunggali upang makamit ang Huwarang Pamilyang Batangueno sa taong 2011.

Sa talumpati ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto, sinabi nito na nagagalak siya sapagkat kinikilala ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang mga pamilyang matamang itinataguyod ang kapakanan ng bawat isa. Dagdag pa nito na ang pamilya ang siyang pundasyon ng bawat isang tao kung kaya't marapat lamang na pahalagahan ang mga nagawa nito sa paghubog ng pagkatao ng isang indibidwal.

Tinanghal na Huwarang Pamilyang Batangueno 2011 sina Ginoo at Ginang Reynaldo delos Reyes mula sa Barangay Timbain, Calaca na may siyam na anak at naitaguyod lahat ang pag-aaral ng mga ito. Sa kasalukuyan ay may kanya-kanyang maayos at tahimik na pamumuhay ang kanilang mga anak.

Labis naman ang kasiyahan ng mag-asawa sa pagkilala sa kanilang kontribusyon hindi lamang sa kanilang pamilya kundi maging sa lipunan sapagkat nagsilbi silang inspirasyon sa lahat ng mga pamilya na nagnanais maisaayos at mapabuti ang kanilang pamumuhay. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58625)

Mall Event

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WIN FRONT SEAT ACCESS TO THE KAPUSO MALL SHOW :)
From SM City Lipa (http://www.facebook.com/smcitylipa)

1. Send your favorite photo of any of the six artists to smlipamarketing@gmail.com / smlpmarketing@smsupermalls.com until October 13, 12NN.
2. Photos will be compiled into 1 album (Tween Hearts Fan Photos) by October 13, 3PM.
3. Ask your friends to like the photo you submitted. Only the likes on the photos in the official album will be honored.
4. Promo is until October 15, 3PM.
5. Top 5 photos with the most number of likes will win 2 front seats to the show.
Source:SM City Lipa (http://www.facebook.com/smcitylipa)

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Where’s LGUs’ P500B IRA? (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/top-stories/15198-wheres-lgus-p500b-ira)
Written by : Alvin Murcia

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ALL local government units were urged to speak in unison in asking President Benigno Aquino to release some P500 billion internal revenue allotment (IRA) they have not received for 19 years.

The LGUs’ unreleased share of the IRA ballooned to the present amount because it has not been released by the national government since 1992, from the time of the Ramos administration to the present.

The issue cropped up during the 20th anniversary of the Local Autonomy Code of the Philippines held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

It was raised by Batangas Rep. Herminaldo Mandanas who said for 2011 alone, the LGUs’ unreleased share of the IRA has reached P68 billion.

Mandanas encouraged LGUs to include in the preparation of their budgets for the year 2012 the “IRA backpay” which would effect the 150% increase in their budgets in the coming year. The “IRA backpay” can be used to finance development projects.

The Batangas solon said every LGU should be able to include in its respective 2012 proposed budget the estimated IRA equivalent to at least 250% or at 2 ½ times of the IRA or an increase of 150% or one and half times the 2011 IRA.

Under the law, governors and mayors are required to submit their proposed 2012 budget to their respective Sanggunians on or before October 16, 2011.

Source: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/top-stories/15198-wheres-lgus-p500b-ira)

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Batangas port revenue DEFICIT plan off-target: Highest ever under PNOY administration...

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Billionaire BOC ports miss targets (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/9078-billionaire-boc-ports-miss-targets)
Written by : KATRINA MENNEN A. VALDEZ REPORTER

THE Philippines’ billionaire ports have failed to meet their respective revenue targets during the first nine months of the year, with the largest oil and container ports pulling down the Bureau of Customs’ collecdtion to its lowest this year.

Data from the bureau showed that the oil port of Batangas incurred the highest deficit among all ports at P10.81 billion, a huge drop from its P46.14 billion target after the agency raised P35.33 billion at end-September. The country’s largest container port, Manila International Container Port, sustained the second largest collection shortfall of P8.54 billion, or 14 percent of its P60.47-billion goal for the period. For the first nine months, MICP collected P51.92 billion.

The Port of Manila was 15 percent short of its P50.08 billion goal after raising merely P42.4 billion. Ninoy Aquino International Airport also registered a shortfall collection of seven percent, after collecting P15.62 billion of its P16.92-billion target. The oil port of Limay was the only billionaire port that surpassed its target, with collections of P24.15 billion, which was 11 percent higher than its P21.7 billion goal. These five ports account for about 85 percent of the BOC revenues.

Source: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/9078-billionaire-boc-ports-miss-targets)

I hope PNOY will certify it...

Tollways' VAT exemption passed before Christmas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsIJsvMF4Gs)
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MANILA, Philippines - A congressman said today he is confident that Congress will pass a bill exempting tollways from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) before Christmas.

"We will pass it before Christmas even if the President would not sign it," Batangas Rep. Hermilando Mandanas, chairman of the House committee on ways and means, said during the weekly media forum in Greenhills, San Juan City this morning.

Mandanas said that more than 100 congressmen are pushing for the passage of the bill, which was approved at committee level yesterday. The committee is now preparing a report for plenary approval.

"We will ask the President to certify this bill as urgent," he reiterated, noting that their letter regarding the request has been submitted to Malacañang.

He said he expects that by next week, lawmakers will approve the bill and the Senate to pass it by middle of November.

"This only shows that we are not numb on what the people really feel," said Mandanas, who is a partymate of the President in the Liberal party.

He also expressed confidence that the President will sign the bill.

"The President should really need to recognize LGUs (local government units) as partners in progress and development," he added.


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I would say things are looking good in the meantime for our kababayan motorists, commuters,militants and taxpayers but we must not let our guard down. We also need to pray that PNOY would certify this bill.^^


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Batangas now under signal no. 1, this means no classes in pre-school tomorrow (http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/)

Tropical Depression "RAMON"


Tropical Cyclone Archive
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PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 12 October 2011



Severe Weather Bulletin Number TEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "RAMON"
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 12 October 2011 Tropical Depression"RAMON" has maintained its strength and changed its direction to the Northwest as it approaches Mindoro area.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.) 70 km Southwest of Romblon or at
70 km East Southeast of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Coordinates: 12.2°N, 121.6°E
Strength: Maximum winds of 55 kph near the center
Movement: Forecast to move Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:
Thursday afternoon:
230 km West of Calapan City
Friday afternoon:
390 km West of Iba, Zambales
Saturday morning:
550 km West of Vigan, Ilocos Sur


Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal No. 1(45-60 kph winds)
Marinduque

Mindoro Provinces
Romblon
Southern Quezon
Burias Island
orthern Palawan
Calamian Group of Islands
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Metro Manila
Panay Island
Guimaras Island



Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods, landslides.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5-25 mm per hour (heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM today.

Source: www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph (http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/)

Tropical Storm Banyan (Ramon) is now moving toward South of Batangas province (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bIu6S4U2n8)

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Oct. 31 declared special non-working day (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234873/oct-31-declared-special-non-working-day)
10/10/2011 | 04:49 PM

President Benigno Aquino III on Monday declared October 31, Monday, as a special non-working day in the entire country in connection with the observance of All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.

In Proclamation 265, Aquino said this is to give full opportunity to the people to properly observe All Saints' Day "with all its religious fervor which invariably requires them to travel to and from different regions of the country."

All Saints' Day is a regular non-working holiday in the country.

Also, Oct. 31 had been traditionally declared as a special non-working day in the past.

"Monday, October 31, 2011, may be declared as a special [non-working] day without detriment to public interest," Aquino said. — Amita O. Legaspi/KBK, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234873/oct-31-declared-special-non-working-day)

Batangas Electric Cooperative 1 will be first prepaid retail electricity service in the country (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235166/business/phl-chinese-australian-investors-getting-into-prepaid-electricity)

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PHL, Chinese, Australian investors getting into prepaid electricity
10/12/2011 | 06:09 PM

Investors from the Philippines, China, and Australia are getting into the business of pre-paid electricity after a pilot run of the service yielded positive results.

They are the Filipino firms Xen Energy Systems Inc., Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., and Wireless Services Asia, as well as the Shanghai-based Julong Electric Power Co., and Australia’s Symstream.

Julong Electric chairman Liu Qi Tao and Xen president and CEO Ariel dela Cruz raised their desire to go into prepaid electricity during a meeting Tuesday with Commissioner Gloria Victoria Yap-Taruc of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

In a statement Wednesday, Dela Cruz assured the ERC that the pilot run of their program, called the XESI Pre-paid Kuryentext, yielded positive results and high acceptance rates with at least 10 electric cooperatives.

He added that Batangas Electric Cooperative 1 has filed with the ERC its first prepaid retail electricity service application – a first in the industry.

Kuryentext offers a an electric consumption meter that can be reloaded from any location via text messaging, Dela Cruz said. He also said the system offers security safeguards such as user IDs and passwords.

"The tracking of consumption in 30-minute intervals allows the consumer to make ‘demand side management’ decisions, i.e., he can start switching down consumption as his credit is diminished, leading to a more prudent use of electricity," the Xen CEO said.

Real-time transaction tracking also leaves an audit trail that can be retrieved in cases of complaints or conflicts between utilities and consumers.

The executives who visited the ERC urged the agency and industry stakeholders to form a committee that will take care of the balance between consumer and utility interests once the new retail and electricity supply systems have been installed. — PE/VS, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235166/business/phl-chinese-australian-investors-getting-into-prepaid-electricity)

3,000 housing units offered at 30% discount
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MANILA, Oct. 11 (PNA) -- Some 3,052 housing units are still being offered by the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF or Pag-IBIG Fund) to interested buyers at 30 percent discount until October 14.

Vice President and Pag-IBIG Board chair Jejomar Binay said Pag-IBIG has decided to extend its program giving substantial discounts on the agency’s acquired assets following the successful conduct of the 6th Housing Fair last September 30 to October 2.

“We have received numerous requests from members for us to extend the program and we are doing it to give them the opportunity to finally own their own homes,” Binay said.

HDMF chief executive officer, Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, added that this is the Fund’s way of bringing more housing opportunities to its members.

“They can enjoy easy-payment terms or big discounts. Qualified members may even avail themselves of housing loans to buy the properties,” Berberabe said.

There are 3,052 unoccupied acquired housing units up for sale in the Caloocan, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela and Quezon City areas.

Likewise, properties in the nearby provinces of Rizal, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna are also available.

To view the complete list of the properties for sale, interested buyers may visit the HDMF website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph, and click on “Property Finder.” (PNA)

Samsung Amateur Open slated at Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas. (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235015/sports/red-hot-ardina-guns-for-3rd-straight-crown-at-samsung-amateur-open)

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Red-hot Ardina guns for 3rd straight crown at Samsung Amateur Open
10/11/2011 | 08:23 PM

Red-hot Dottie Ardina will be in the spotlight again as she spearheads the ladies division in the Samsung Amateur Open which starts October 21 at the scenic Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.

Ardina has been on fire lately, bringing home two victories—the Malaysian Junior Open and the Thailand Amateur Open—in the last two months. She is expected to lead the pack although she'll face majority of her ICTSI teammates, including best friend Chihiro Ikeda.

"I'm in the groove, whatever you wanna call it," Ardina said.

Ikeda is not playing that bad. She even finished tied with Thai Asama McKenzie for second behind Ardina. But the Filipina-Japanese has not been in-form for a couple of weeks now.

She is hoping to turn things around at the Samsung event. "I'm sure my game will come along."

"I need to get some good rounds to kick it off," added Ikeda, who along with Ardina and Andrea Unson, and alternate Jayvie Agojo, will form the national squad for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Agojo, who skipped the Thai Amateur Open, will be back in action.

The other ICTSI bets in the field are Sarah Jane Ababa, Sunshine Baraquiel, Daniella Uy, Sheryl Villacencio and Lovelyn Guioguio. Calatagan mainstay Desiree Salvador will also contend for the title.

Aristeo Mata, who finished joint runner-up to Charles Hong in last year's edition of the event at Eastridge, will be back in the hunt for the men's crown along with national pool members and leading junior golfers plus the top finishers in the recent Samsung national club and pro-am championships.

Zanie Boy Gialon, Alex Nallos and Raymond Jaraula have also confirmed their participation in the event that has served as a breeding ground of golf talents in the country, including the pros Angelo Que, Juvic Pagunsan and Jay Bayron.

A total of eight titles are up for grabs in the tournament, including the centerpiece Open division (0-3.9 handicap), Classes A (4-8.9), B (9-14.9), C (15-21.9) and D (22-and-above) for men and Classes A (0-8.9), B (9-19.9) and C (20-and-above) for ladies. — Adrian Flores/JVP, GMA News

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235015/sports/red-hot-ardina-guns-for-3rd-straight-crown-at-samsung-amateur-open)

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PBA ANNOUNCEMENT:

The game between Meralco & B Meg on Sat, Oct. 15, has been moved from Batangas City to the Filoil Arena in San Juan. The game starts at 6:45pm!
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Source: PBAonAKTV (http://twitter.com/#%21/PBAonAKTV)

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‘Environment-friendly investors,’ welcome sa lalawigan ng Batangas

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 12 (PIA) -- Magiging madali sa mga mamumuhunan ang pakikipagkalakalan at pakikipag-ugnayan sa lalawigan ng Batangas dahil sa direktiba na unang inilabas ng kanyang administrasyon, ayon sa pahayag ni Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto.

Bunga nito, patuloy na isusulong ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang paghikayat ng mga mamumuhunan partikular ang mga multi-national corporations sa lalawigan upang lalong mapalakas ang ekonomiya at makalikha ng sapat na trabaho para sa mga tao.

Ang pahayag ay isinagawa ng gobernadora sa ginanap na pagpupulong ng mga miyembro ng Batangas Coastal Resource Management Foundation (BCRMF) at manggagawa ng Kepco Ilijan Power Plant.

Maliban sa meeting, nagsagawa rin ng plant visit si Governor Santos kasama sina Vice Gov. Mark Leviste at Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PG-ENRO) Luis Awitan sa power plant kung saan sila ay nagmasid at nakinig sa isinagawang plant operations briefing ng mga opisyal ng planta. (Bhaby P. De Castro, PIA-Batangas at ulat mula sa PIO-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=58860)

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Statistics quiz provincial elimination, pinaghahandaan na ang NSO
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 12 (PIA) -- Bilang tampok sa pagdiriwang ng National Statistics Month, pinaghahandaan na ng National Statistics Office (NSO) sa lungsod ang isasagawang Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) provincial elimination na idaraos sa ika-21 ng Oktubre na lalahukan ng mga kinatawan mula sa mga iba’t ibang kolehiyo at pamantasan sa lalawigan.

Ang paligsahang ito ay isinasagawa ng tanggapan taon-taon at naglalayong malaman ang kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral na nasa unang taon sa kolehiyo tungkol sa estadistika na napag-aralan nila noong sila ay nasa sekondarya.

Ayon kay Rosenda Bagay ng NSO Batangas ang mga mag-aaral na kalahok dito ay galing sa iba't-ibang kolehiyo at unibersidad sa lalawigan at dito malalaman kung ano ang kanilang natutunan sa mga pinag-aralan nila sa huling taon ng sekondarya gayundin ang kahalagahan ng kaalaman ukol sa datos o estadistika na isang malaking bahagi ng pagpaplano para sa ikauunlad hindi lamang ng lalawigan kundi ng buong bansa.

Ang limang pinakamahuhusay na mag-aaral na mananalo sa nasabing paligsahan ang siyang makikipagtunggali sa iba pang mga mag-aaral na nagwagi sa ibang mga probinsya para sa PSQ regional elimination sa darating na Nobyembre 17,2011.

Isasagawa naman ang PSQ national elimination sa darating na ika-6 ng Disyembre 2011 kung saan ang lahat ng tatanghaling nanalo sa regional elimination ang siyang maghaharap upang magtunggali para sa PSQ National championship.

Kaugnay naman nito,magsasagawa ang National Statistics Office Region 4A ng information dissemination sa mga mag-aaral ng Lipa City Science High School sa lungsod ng Lipa sa darating na ika-14 ng Oktubre,2011. Bibigyang-diin dito ang kahalagahan ng estadistika upang makatulong sa pagsasagawa ng mga planong makabuluhan at makakapagpaunlad sa lalawigan at sa bansa.

Nakatakda ding magsagawa ng poster at essay writing contest ang nasabing tanggapan sa mga susunod na araw. (PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58868)

Mango Picks:The Best Pasalubong from Batangas (http://blog.mangotours.com/)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A visit to Batangas, the land of the brave and the bold, is not complete without taking home some little mementos-- edible or not. Here are some Batangueño goodies that you can give out to friends and loved ones.

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1. Kapeng Barako (Lipa) - Nothing says Ala Eh! better than the standard Batangueño brew. Full and robust, there is no let down with this drink as it delivers its classic strong taste and aroma for the perfect pick-me-up in the morning.

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2. Suman (Tanauan) - These little wrapped wonders pack a sticky and delightful taste. They pair perfectly with the Kapeng Barako.

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3. Panocha (Taal) - Done with the right amount of sweetness, bite into the yummy medley of peanuts and caramelized sugar.

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4. Atchara (Calaca) - This pickled treat is the perfect side-dish to any meal. Serve generous amounts and let taste buds rejoice.

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5. Balisong (Taal) - Crafted by the artisans of Batangas, this sharp fan knife is an ideal addition to any trinket collection.

Source: blog.mangotours.com (http://blog.mangotours.com/)

Our Vice Governor Mark Leviste donates relief goods to typhoon victims in Pampanga (http://pampangacapitol.ph/2011/10/12/vice-governor-mark-leviste/)

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All the way from Batangas, Vice-Governor Mark Leviste brings relief goods for the typhoon-affected families in various parts of Pampanga including a souvenir native sombrero for Governor Lilia G. Pineda who is joined in this photo by Board Members Mons Laus, Trina Dizon and Fritzie David-Dizon. (Photo by Jun Jaso, Pampanga PIO)

Source: pampangacapitol.ph (http://pampangacapitol.ph/2011/10/12/vice-governor-mark-leviste/)

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REDCOP, tinututukan sa bayan ng Calaca

CALACA, Batangas, Oktubre 12 (PIA) -- Isa na namang programa ang inilunsad ng Tanggapan ng Pambayang Kalusugan sa pangunguna ni Dr. Sharon Ona at mga kasama sa tanggapan na tinawag nilang REDCOP o Renal Disease Control Program.

Layunin ng programang ito ang mabigyan ng sapat na edukasyon at kaalaman ang mga mamamayan partikular ang mga batang nasa Grade 1 tungkol sa kahalagahan ng ating bato (kidney). Ito ay isang hakbang upang mapangalagaan at maagapan ang bato ng mga musmos.

Sa ilalim ng proyektong ito, sinusuri ang ihi ng mga mag-aaral sa Grade 1 upang malaman kung sila ay may problema sa bato at upang mabigyang lunas agad ito at hindi na lumala.

Sa ngayon, mayroon ng walong (8) pampublikong paaralan ang libreng nasuri ang ihi ng mga grade one pupils kabilang ang Caluangan, Calaca, Dacanlao Gregorio Agoncillo, Calantas, Lumbang na Matanda, Camastilisan, Salong at Sugod Elementary School. Tatlong mababang paaralan na din ang nabigyan ng gamot kung saan may findings na nakita sa pagsusuri. Ang Caluangan Elem. Sch. na may 7 bata, Calaca Central School na may 76 na bata at Dacanlao na may 65 na bata.

Patuloy pa ring umiikot ang REDCOP team sa mga paaralan upang isagawa ang nasabing programa sa pangunguna ni Loida Marasigan, medical technologist ng municipal health office (MHO).

Sa tulong ng pamahalaang lokal sa pangunguna ni Mayor Nas Ona at Dr. Larry Atienza tiyak na mapapangalagaan ang kalusugan ng mga mamamayan sa Calaca.

Ayon kay Dr. Sharon Ona, ang sakit sa bato ay isang karamdaman na mahirap ng maagapan kapag ang pasyente ay sumailalim na sa dialysis kung kaya't hangad ng kanilang tanggapan na ito ay matutukan habang maaga pa upang magbigay kaalaman at maiwasan ang pagkakaroon nito.

Aniya,walang ibang pinakamainam na gawin kundi ang pagpapalaganap ng kaalaman ukol dito upang hindi na magdulot ng anumang suliranin sa hinaharap sa mga mamamayan. (Loida Marasigan, MHO-Calaca/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=58864)

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In Lipa, a community blooms Art Object (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337574/robinsons-land-opens-second-community)
By CARLOMAR A. DAOANA
October 12, 2011, 9:45am

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Amiya Rosa leans towards a Modern Asian look with its emphasis on the minimalist look and contemporary style.

MANILA, Philippines -- When PTR Properties was conceptualizing the design and architectural plan for its new development in Lipa, Batangas, Peter Ty, its chairman and chief operating officer, remembers his growing-up years rooted in the home that was a testament to his mother’s handiwork, resourcefulness and love. He feels that if the community were to evoke a semblance of domestic bliss, then he would have to capture the essence of the home he grew up in. Amiya Rosa—named after Peter’s mother, Dona Rosa Ty—was born.

Located in a 2.5 hectares of land in Lipa City, Batangas (the bailiwick of no-less-than Gov. Vilma Santos), Amiya Rosa is a centralized community that offers the advantages of city living with the bucolic atmosphere of a province. It boasts of a few minutes-ride to the vital centers of Lipa: SM Supermall, Lipa City Hall, De La Salle University Lipa, San Antonio De Padua Church, among others. Being in Lipa, Batangas, the community is an hour or two away to Tagaytay City and Batangas’ famed beaches.

“The community is average in size,” admits Peter. “Despite the size of the project, residents will not be short on personal and social spaces. The clusters, Scarlet, Crimson and Vermillion will all be delivered as three-bedroom homes with modern Asian-designs.”

Amiya Rosa is composed of 40 percent of Scarlet single-detached units, with sizes that range from 53 to 60 sq.m. Crimson units will be at 61 to 70 sq.m. while Vermillion—which will have its own service quarters—boasts of 80 to 94 sq.m. per home. “It’s a home that’s not so big, but has comfort and convenience that residents can enjoy from childhood until they grow up.”

Growing up in a family of six, Peter understands the importance of privacy, that’s why he offers to deliver the same in all the units of Amiya Rosa. “I know my mother really preferred a bigger space for all of us,” he says. “With Amiya Rosa which comes in single-detached and duplex residential houses in three different clusters, we wish to provide that convenience at no extra cost.”

To make the homeowner feel that he can immediately establish his roots in the space upon moving in, Peter assures that all the units, each with a one-vehicle garage, will be delivered in ready-to-receive finish and all the resident has to do is cart in his furniture. He can also choose between a plain trellised garage or a garage deck that will round up the look of his home. Featuring a Modern Asian identity, each house will have a minimalist look with an emphasis on contemporary style.

A community is not complete without its share of amenities. Peter explains Amiya Rosa’s: “Those who lead an active lifestyle will feel at home in Amiya Rosa’s outdoor courtyard which features a half-court basketball square which can be transformed to accommodate two badminton courts. A covered pavilion will be available for use during special occasions such as weddings, baptismal and birthday parties.”

What PTR Properties feels particularly proud of—in addition to location, design and amenities of the community—is the structural soundness of all the houses. It uses the latest “shotcrete technology”—a process in which the concrete is sprayed (or “shot”) directly on the building envelope, popular in the construction of bridges, dams and tunnels in the US and Canada. Peter, who claims that they are first to do it here in the country, says that a house built with shotcrete technology is three times stronger than that with traditional hollow blocks. At the end of the day, it’s still the safety of the family which is of utmost importance.

Source: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337574/robinsons-land-opens-second-community)

General Miguel Malvar Essay Writing Contest (http://www.jcimanila.org/events/2011-10/general-miguel-malvar-essay-writing-contest)

Event Date: October 13, 2011 - 8:00am

Remembering a National Hero…

This year showcases the 100th Death Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar (September 27, 1865 – October 13, 1911), a revolutionary war hero, a Batangas icon and a Philippine National Hero. Gen. Malvar played an important role in the Philippine Revolution, being the second in command to Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and most importantly the last general to surrender thus ending the Filipino-American war.

With House Bill No. 2594 sponsored by Cong. Rodolfo Valencia pending before the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture of the Philippine
Congress, declaring Gen. Malvar as the Second President of the Republic, many of our youths are still lost as to the life and triumphs of this National Hero.

Thus, to celebrate this momentous occasion in history and to bring the example of Gen. Malvar to the Filipino youth, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, the pioneering chapter and one of the most awarded JCI chapter in Asia and the world, in coordination with the Malvar Family and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, has organized a National Essay Writing Competition with an overall theme of “Gen. Miguel Malvar – National Hero for Modern Times.”

The competition is open to all full time/part time students classified into three categories and will be running through their respective schools, namely junior division (grade school) with the theme “Who is General Miguel Malvar? What makes him my Hero?” High school division with the theme “Who is General Miguel Malvar, the 2nd President of the Philippines?” And college division with the theme “Who is General Miguel Malvar
in the context of modern society today?” Total cash prizes of 200,000 PHP will be given to all winning entries, plus recognition for their respective schools.

The competition has been running since June 15, 2011 and will end on September 15, 2011. It is set to culminate on October 13, 2011 at the Hero’s proud birthplace in Sto. Tomas, Batangas City, where a whole-day celebration is prepared by the Local Government of Batangas City, to be attended to by Governor Vilma Santos and Vice President Jejomar Binay.

All the details of the competition, including submission forms, and competition mechanics are all available at the website www.malvar.net. This DECS and CHED approved project will showcase the talent of Filipino students while bringing the rich history of our country nearer to everyone that matters – the youth.

Let us reminisce the Hero, and let’s celebrate His Life, be part of the Gen. Miguel Malvar National Essay Competition, and be more than what you can be.

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Today, we are commemorating the 100th Death Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar y Carpio (http://www.affordablecebu.com/load/events/centennial_death_anniversary_of_general_miguel_malvar_y_carpio/35-1-0-1997#ixzz1acZxauvq)

Pursuant to House Resolution No. 1705, the Commemoration of the Centennial Death Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar y Carpio will be held on October 13, 2011.

This milestone event in history aims to:

commemorate the centennial death anniversary of Gen. Malvar, one of the greatest Filipino generals and heroes of the Philippine Revolution in the mid-1890's to 1897 and of the Philippine Americal War from 1898 to 1899 of which he was the last general to surrender to the Americans; and
inculcate in the hearts and minds of Filipinos especially the youth that his life and death are testaments of the people's vaunted bravery against overwhelming odds and his willingness to sacrifice for the sake of his countrymen.

In support of the celebration, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued DepEd Advisory No. 135, s. 2011 which announces the conduct of the Essay Writing Contest nationwide both for elementary pupils (Grades I-VII) and high school students (Year I-IV) with the theme, "General Miguel Malvar - National Hero for Modern Times."

To highlight the commemoration, teachers shall include the life, works and achievements of Gen. Malvar in their class discussions during the whole month of October.

Furthermore, a commemorative program will be held on October 13, 2011 at the Malvar Shrine, Sto. Tomas, Batangas at 8:00 a.m. It is further requested that the division officials, teachers and students from nearby schools and members of the Technical Working Committee grace the momentous occasion.

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Commemoration of the Centennial Death Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar y Carpio (http://www.nhi.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=703)

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay is Guest of Honor at Death Centenary of Gen. Miguel Malvar

Batangas – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines in coordination with other government agencies will spearhead in the 100th Death Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar on October 13, 2011, 8:00 a.m. at the Malvar Historical Landmark, Santo Tomas, Batangas.

Wreath-laying and flag-raising rites will be led by Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay. He will be joined by the local officials of Batangas, NHCP, DepEd, descendants of Gen. Malvar, Kaanak ng mga Bayaning Pilipino, Inc. and Manila Jaycees.

Sto. Tomas Municipal Mayor Renato M. Federico will give the welcome remarks during the commemorative program while Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto will deliver her message. NHCP Chair Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno will introduce Vice-President Binay. Mr. Manuel Malvar a descendant of Gen. Malvar will give an inspirational message. Miguel Malvar Molina, another descendant, and Inna Hontiveros Mauricio will render a duet number.

Miguel Malvar was born to Maximo Malvar and Tiburcia Carpio on September 27, 1865 in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. He started his education at the private school of Fr. Valerio Malabanan in Batangas.
In 1892, Malvar became a gobernadorcillo. He joined the Katipunan during the outbreak of the revolution. With his troops he attacked a Spanish military unit in Talisay, Batangas.

In 1896, Malvar joined the forces of Aguinaldo in Cavite. He fought several battles and was promoted to lieutenant general on March 31, 1897. He became commanding general of the regional government of Batangas when the revolutionary government was organized.
With the signing of the Pact of Biak na Bato in 1897 he joined other revolutionary leaders in exile to Hongkong.

Upon his return to the Philippines, he was appointed brigadier general in March 1899 after the outbreak of the Filipino-American War and later on became division general in the southern provinces of Luzon. He assumed the position of the new commander in chief of the revolutionary forces when Aguinaldo was arrested in Palanan, Isabela.

Malvar finally surrendered to the American government in April 16, 1902.

The NHCP is a national government agency mandated to promote and preserve Philippine historical heritage through research, information dissemination, conservation, including the marking of historic sites and structures, and the maintenance and administration of national shrines and landmarks.

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Commemoration of the Centennial Death Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar y Carpio (http://www.nhi.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=703)

From A Farmer to a Fighter: The Life of Gen. Miguel Malvar
Mona Lisa H. Quizon
History Researcher II

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Today, we are commemorating the 100th Death Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar. He was one of the last generals to surrender to the Americans at the turn of the century.

Gen. Malvar was born on September 27, 1865 in Barrio San Miguel, Santo Tomas, Batangas. He obtained his early schooling in the private school of Fr. Valerio Malabanan, after which he was sent to another school in Bauan to continue his studies. However, he left schooling and finished only second year of latinidad, preferring to become a farmer.

Malvar turned out to be progressive farmer. He acquired a large tract of land near Mt. Makiling turned it into poultry and livestock farm and engaged in business. He even had as business partner Jose Rizal’s sister Saturnina, who provided him an initial capital of Ph1,000 for a joint venture in the lumber business. He was able to double the money in no time.


In 1892, Malvar became a gobernadorcillo. He also joined the Katipunan and at the outbreak of the revolution he led a small group in storming the Spanish quarters in Talisay, Batangas. He led a rescue of his father, who was imprisoned and tortured by the Spanish authorities. Not long after, Malvar joined the revolutionary forces in Cavite.


Immediately he was sent by Aguinaldo to the defense of Zapote Bridge, where he fought side by side with Gen. Edilberto Evangelista, who unfortunately was killed in the battle. Malvar was promoted to lieutenant general on March 31, 1897. He undertook the siege of San Pablo, Laguna; attacked the cazadores of Battalion No. 11 in Sto. Tomas, Batangas; and encountered the enemy in a bloody clash in Barrio Bilog-Bilog in Tanuan.


Malvar was leading the revolutionary fight when the Pack of Biak-na-Bato was signed. In compliance with its provisions, Malvar and his family went into exile. While in Hong Kong, he was named by Aguinaldo as adviser on military affairs and entrusted with the purchase of 2,000 Mauser rifles.

Malvar returned to the Philippines a month after the return of Aguinaldo, bringing with him the 2,000 rifles. Upon being named commanding general of Southern Luzon; he organized the forces in Batangas, Mindoro and Tayabas province. He established his headquarters in Lipa and was responsible for the organization of military expeditions to the Visayas Islands.

In March 1899, after the outbreak of the Filipino-American War, Malvar was appointed brigadier general. He battled against American forces at Muntinlupa, San Pedro Tunasan, Kalamba, and Kabuyaw. Later on, he was appointed division general and chief of the second zone of operations comprising the southern provinces of Luzon.

Malvar became the new commander-in-chief of the Filipino forces after Gen. Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901. He urged the Filipinos to continue the fight against the new colonizers. However, the Americans intensified their campaign of “pacification”. One by one, the Filipino leaders either surrendered or fell into the hands of the Americans.


Despite such setbacks, Gen. Malvar continued to fight and though his men were being diminished along with and their supplies and ammunitions, his courage and bravery were unshakable. Unable to put a dent in his resistance, the Americans resorted to the brutal policy of reconcentration inflicting injury where it would hurt Gen. Malvar most – the civilian population, particularly of his strong hold of Batangas. Batangas was militarized, put under checkpoints beyond which no one could venture without permission; farms were destroyed. Hunger, sickness and epidemics resulted. Even, Gen. Malvar’s group, his family and his soldiers fell victim to hunger, diseases and weariness.


While Gen. Malvar wanted to continue the resistance against the Americans, his heart was broken to see his family, soldiers and people suffering. On April 16, 1902, Gen. Malvar together with his family and soldiers marched to the headquarters of Gen. Franklin Bell and surrendered. He said “I surrender because my family and my friends who have been accompanying me are all sick, suffering and hungry; my children and my wife have suffered all kinds of hardship”.


In recognition of his remarkable courage and patriotism, the Americans accorded him an honourable treatment. He was not imprisoned or exiled compared with other Filipino revolutionaries, but was permitted to go home and live a peaceful life with his family.


Malvar returned to his first love, farming. He devoted the remaining years of his life to business, raising poultry and growing sugarcane, rice and orange. He was such a good farmer that he managed to develop a new variant of local orange which was named after him – the malvarosa. He encouraged his fellow farmers to cultivate high value crops or plants such as oranges, coffee, cocoa, banana, eggplant, gabi, kamote, papaya, squash, and string beans. He taught various ways to improve farming. Later, he was offered the governorship of Batangas but he declined.


Malvar died of liver ailment in Manila on October 13, 1911 at the age of 46. Before he passed away, he made this statement “I regret to die now because I have still duties to fulfill. I will that a chronicle of the numerous battles of the revolution be published as well as on the present and future conditions of the Philippines. Love and respect those who have, but more so, much more, the poor. Always preserve your family ties, avoid dissensions among you. Love your mother well. Study for knowledge is a good friend and companion of man”.

Gen. Miguel Malvar is saluted as one of the feistiest generals in our history. His courage and determination are commendable. He made his mark by serving his fellow Filipinos not only during the times of war but as well during the latter years of his life.

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Vilma's multi-faceted life on TV5's Anggulo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6xTt-AKlAs)

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The Philippine Star October 05, 2011 - MANILA, Philippines - Vilma Santos-Recto (photo) shares the different facets of her life in tonight's edition of Anggulo on TV5 and Aksyon TV. From Ate Vi's very first acting award for Trudis Liit at the age of nine to her unrivalled stature as the Star for All Seasons, Anggulo traces roots of the legendary actress-turned-politician who has starred in nearly 200 movies and bagged almost a hundred acting awards. She sustained a five-decade showbiz career, capturing both movie and TV audiences. Beyond showbiz, Ate Vi has extended her personal devotion to the province of Batangas for 13 years now. Being married to Sen. Ralph Recto, Vilma shifted gears to public service. She says her priority now is Batangas, where she serves her second term as governor.

Ate Vi also shares how she is as a mom to Luis Manzano and Ryan Recto. Luis says he's lucky to have a simple and cool mom. Ryan says he has an intelligent and kind mother. On top of it all, Sen. Ralph could not imagine being with another woman but Vilma. NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes and her hardworking reporters Jove Francisco, Ina Zara and Maricel Halili helm Anggulo, airing after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5 and airing earlier on Aksyon TV at 8:30 tonight (Channel 41 in Mega Manila, Channel 29 in Metro Cebu and Davao, Channel 1 on Cignal Digital TV and Channel 59 on SkyCable).


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Our Lady of Manaoag Bumisita sa Lungsod ng Batangas (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/our-lady-of-manaoag-bumisita-sa-lungsod-ng-batangas/)
October 13, 2011 by pio

Kaalinsabay ng paggunita ng sambayanang Kristyano ng Holy Rosary Month ngayong buwan ng Oktubre, bumisita sa Batangas City ang Our Lady of Manaoag sa unang pagkakataon.

Ang Mahal na Birhen ay dumating noong ika-10 ng Oktubre sa St. Mary Euphrasia Parish sa Brgy. Kumintang Ilaya at tatagal hanggang ika-16 ng Oktubre.

Isang motorcade ang isinagawa mula sa boundary ng lungsod at bayan ng San Jose kung saan lumabas at nag-abang sa kani-kanilang tahanan ang mga residente ng nadaanang barangay gayundin ang mga mag-aaral ng ibat-ibang paaralan.

Idinaan din sa Batangas Police Provincial Office ang Mahal na Birhen.

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Korean Delegation, Bumisita Sa Batangas City (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/korean-delagation-bumisita-sa-batangas-city/)
City News, Events, News
October 4, 2011 by pio

Mainit na tinanggap ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas ang Korean delegation mula sa Suseong-gu, South Korea na sister city ng lungsod noong September 30.

Ang naturang delegasyon ay pinangunahan ng kanilang Mayor na si Lee Jin Hoon. Kasama din niya ang mga myembro ng Suseungu Council na sina Kim Sam Jo at Lim Dae Gyu; Hope Sharing Committee President Cho Byung Woo; Oriental Doctors Association President Lee Jae Su; Culture and Sports Department Manager Lee Jae Woo; Lifelong Learning Team Assistant Manager Lee Nam Sik; Staff Kim Rae Young at ang kanilang interpreter na si Chris Gun Woo.

Isang showcase ng kultura ng Batangas City ang ipinamalas sa mga bisita sa Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services (OCVAS) upang masiyahan sila sa kanilang maikling pagbisita sa lungsod at maipakita ang hinahangaang Filipino hospitality.

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Our first Batangueño Cardinal Retires at 79 (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/74733/cardinal-rosales-retiring)

Cardinal Rosales retiring
By Jocelyn R. Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2:59 am | Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

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Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales on Tuesday confirmed that he will be retiring before Christmas this year.

“It’s true that I am already retiring. I’ve been looking forward to this and it will already be granted,” said the 79-year-old prelate.

But Rosales expressed the hope that even after his retirement the Filipino faithful will continue to support the “Pondo ng Pinoy,” the poverty alleviation program that he started seven years ago.

The program, which can be considered as Rosales’ legacy to the Church and the poor, has proved that even a 25-centavo coin can help people in need.

From the coins contributed by parishioners, a community in a far-flung province was able to gain access to electricity, hundreds of low-cost houses have been built for poor families, and more than 100,000 malnourished children across the country are being fed daily.

“The program will continue because it was started by the Church,” said Rosales, who plans to return to his Batangas hometown after a successor has been named by the Vatican.

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Miguel Malvar (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337668/miguel-malvar)
By DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS
October 14, 2011, 12:49am

MANILA, Philippines — Yesterday, October 13, the province of Batangas celebrated the centennial of the death of General Miguel Malvar, one of the less known national heroes of the Philippines. Born on September 27, 1865, he died on October 13, 1911, of a liver ailment that he contracted while hiding in the deepest recesses the Makiling Mountain as he led a revolutionary force fighting the American invaders at the end of the nineteenth century.

Miguel Malvar was my grandfather, my mother Isabel Malvar Villegas having been the youngest daughter and second to the last child of Lolo Miguel and his wife Paula Maloles. I give thanks to God that my grandparents did not practice birth control since my mother was the tenth among 11 siblings. Otherwise, I would not be writing this tribute to him.

Although I have written a couple of times in the past about my Lolo Miguel, I am taking occasion of this centennial celebration to refresh the memories of my readers about the role the General played in the Philippine-American war. In an essay published by the National Historical Commission and authored by Ma. Cielito G. Reyno, my Lolo's indomitable spirit is described in the following account:

"When President Emilio Aguinaldo swore allegiance to the United States of America soon after his capture in Palanan, Isabela, in March 1901, the leadership of the Philippine armed forces passed on to General Miguel Malvar, commanding general of Southern Luzon during the Philippine Revolution. On April 19, Aguinaldo issued a proclamation urging the rest of the nation to embrace United States dominion over the Philippines.

Hearing of Aguinaldo's surrender to the US, Malvar wrote Aguinaldo that same day and issued his own declaration stating he and the remaining leaders of Southern Luzon would instead carry on the resistance.

As other revolutionists surrendered or were captured in succession, Malvar took the urgent step of stopping the spread of demoralization in the revolutionary forces by tapping the support (military and financial) of the peasant masses and movements (such as the Colorum of Sebastian Caneo), in this manner acknowledging their importance to the Revolution which, up till then, had been marginalized by the revolutionary leadership.

He waged a guerrilla war in the Batangas-Tayabas region for guerrilla warfare was the only way to possibly balance out the lopsided war—the Filipinos being ill-armed and increasingly outnumbered as the conflict wore on."

General Malvar could have lasted longer in resisting the American forces if the latter had not used the unethical strategy of including civilians as pawns in the struggle. As Ms. Reyno described in "General Malvar's Last Stand Against the United States":

"Beginning in February 1902 the Americans hounded Gen. Malvar without let-up. At the same time, they increased and widened the scope of punitive operations (against the civilians) drawing hundreds more civilians into the vortex of suffering and death.

Towards the end of March, Gen. Malvar's life was reduced to that of a fugitive, as the Americans stepped up their pursuit and closed in on him in the area of Rosario, Batangas, where he was assumed hiding. At the same time, the lives of the people, especially in the zones of concentration in Batangas, became more unbearable by the day as hunger and death increased.

The last straw came in the form of a cholera epidemic in March, which had spread from Laguna, resulting in more loss of lives." The main reason he surrendered on April 13, 1902, was to end the sufferings inflicted by the Americans on the civilian population.

After his surrender, Gen. Malvar went back to civilian life, refusing any offer of a position in the American colonial regime. He returned with passion to his love for agribusiness. Before he reluctantly became a military fighter, my Lolo had been a successful farmer and trader of agribusiness products.

Already more than a century ago, he had the vision that Laguna and Batangas should be the fruit and vegetable basket for the surrounding urban areas, especially Manila. He was especially focused on fruits, in particular, the local orange variety called poncan.

In fact, there is a poncan variety named after him. In a recent address I gave to entrepreneurs from all over the Calabarzon region in a Rotary Club meeting in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, I told them to implement the same strategy of my Lolo: transform the farms still remaining in Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and Cavite into producers of high-value crops, especially fruits, vegetables, and livestock.

In fact, if my Lolo had lived long enough to be President of the Philippines (he was supposed to have been the second President of the Republic when Emilio Aguinaldo was exiled to Hong Kong and he took over as Chief of the Armed Forces), he could have inspired our early leaders to focus on rural and agricultural development in the same way that the King of Thailand was the inspiration for the tremendous Thai success in agribusiness. My Lolo could have laid the foundation for a sound foundation of a highly productive agricultural sector.

Another inspiration one can derive from the personal example of my Lolo is the great importance he attributed to quality basic education. Because of the demands of family and country, he dropped out after second year of high school.

But he obtained such a high quality of basic education under the tutelage of Fr. Valerio Malabanan that even just those eight years of basic education sufficed to make him a well-rounded leader of men and a successful entrepreneur.

This thought should inspire our present leaders in education to put most of our resources at present on improving the quality of primary and secondary education and to encourage many of our high school graduates to immediately take up technical and vocational courses without the need for university degrees.

We have overemphasized a college diploma to the detriment of many technical and vocational occupations that are crying out for skilled workers.

The most important lesson members of the Malvar clan have received from our Lolo Miguel is the highest priority he assigned to family solidarity. Even while in the battle field, he made sure his wife and children were with him.

Among his last words to his children who were at his death bed was "Love your mother." Although my mother was only two years old when Lolo Miguel died, the culture of family unity that my Lolo and my Lola Paula Maloles built was so strong that my mother's devotion and love for her parents was exemplary. My mother lived heroically the commandment of loving and honoring parents mandated by the Fourth Commandment of the Decalogue.

I have always maintained that my mother has lived up to a ripe old age of 102 (as of October 9, 2011) because of the promise of Christ that those who honor their parents will have long lives. In brief, the examples for virtuous living set by my grandfather are to be drawn more from his ordinary life as a husband, father, farmer, and entreprenuer than from his life as a revolutionary general. For comments, my e-mail address is bernardo.villegas@uap.asia.

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City Boy Mayor Hanga Kay Mayor Vilma (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/city-boy-mayor-hanga-kay-mayor-vilma/)
News | October 13, 2011 by pio

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Isinagawa noong ika-7 ng Oktubre ang closing ceremony ng City Boy Officials Week sa People’s Quadrangle.

Bagamat sa loob lamang lamang ng limang araw gumanap bilang counterpart ng mga city officials at department heads ang humigit kumulang na 50 scouts mula sa ibat-ibang pampubliko at pribadong highschools sa lungsod, itinuturing nila ang kanilang naging karanasan bilang isang “ unforgettable learning experience”.

Masarap anila ang pakiramdam na mabigyan ng paggalang na parang mga tunay na public officials.

Nagpahayag ng paghanga si Scout Alexis Aclan na gumanap bilang unang babaeng City Boy Mayor kay Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha dahil sa aniya ay mahusay at epektibong pagganap ni Mayor sa kanyang tungkulin na maituturing aniya na isang “tough job”.

Saludo naman ang magulang ng isa sa mga City Boy Councilor na si Dr Leah Aquino sa Boy Scouts of the Philippines Batangas City Council sa napakagandang proyektong ito ng konseho kung saan aniya maraming natutunan ang mga scout partikular ang parliamentary procedures. Magiging baon at inspirasyon aniya ng naturang mga kabataan ang kanilang mga natutunan sa kanilang paglaki at pagtupad sa kanilang mga pangarap sa buhay.

Sa kabuuan, positibo ang naging ebalwasyon ng mga scouts sa performance ng mga pinuno at empleyado sa mga tanggapan na kanilang pinaglingkuran.

Ang City Boy Officials week ay isinagawa bilang isa sa mga gawaing tampok sa pagdiriwang ng Scouting Month ngayong Oktubre. (Ronna Endaya Contreras)

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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day

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Diarrheal and acute respiratory infections take the lives of millions of children in developing countries each year. Although it is known that the most effective and inexpensive way of preventing such infections is handwashing, handwashing with soap is seldom practiced and difficult to promote.

With this, the 2008 UN General Assembly (since 2008 was International Year of Sanitation) declare October 15 as the Global Handwashing Day, a campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to wash their hands with soap.

The goal of the movement is to transform handwashing with soap from an abstract good idea into an automatic behavior performed in homes, schools, and communities worldwide as a key approach in disease prevention and in effect, reduce deaths caused by diseases especially among children.

On October 15, through its SM Cares Program- Children's Committee, SM Supermalls nationwide joins the rest of the world for the Global Handwashing Day. At SM City Batangas, the celebration will be marked with a ceremony at The Event Center, today - Mall Hours

Everyone is invited to join the crusade because “CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES”.

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Japan’s Murata investing P350M in new facility (http://business.inquirer.net/24669/japan%E2%80%99s-murata-investing-p350m-in-new-facility)
By: Abigail L. Ho
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Friday, October 14th, 2011

Despite the sluggish demand for electronics in the past quarters, Japanese firm Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. will be investing P350 million in a new facility that will manufacture monolithic ceramic capacitors in Tanauan, Batangas.

The investment also paves the way for the establishment of a new local subsidiary, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc.

The new facility is scheduled to start commercial operations by January 2013.

In a statement, the Japanese firm noted the growing demand in recent years for electronic components, driven by the popularity of smartphones and media tablets.

“Such demand is anticipated to grow even further in the future. In this environment, we have been examining the expansion of overseas production and the enhancement of our production base in order to meet our rising supply obligations,” the company said in the statement.

“Consequently, we have decided to establish a new overseas production base in the Philippines in view of securing a stable and abundant workforce and targeting emerging markets such as the Asean,” it added.

Murata has an existing facility within the Laguna Technopark.

In a separate statement, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said the country continued to attract a lot of investor interest, particularly in the electronics sector.

“The key here is to continually support them, and our support is primarily through (the Philippine Economic Zone Authority). We will make sure that PEZA continues to service the electronics exports industry so that we can continue to promote this industry,” he said.

Aside from electronics, Domingo said the government was also looking at becoming one of the region’s tire manufacturing hubs.

He related that during President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to China, a Chinese tire manufacturing firm had expressed “strong interest” in putting up a production facility here.

Japanese company Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. last year announced it would be expanding its facility in Clark, Pampanga, to produce 17 million tires a year within the next five years, from the current 6 million tires. Domingo said this would make the Philippines Yokohama’s biggest tire manufacturing location in the world.

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Push for the first Batangueno Saint

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MANILA, Oct. 14, 2011— Now that he is retired, Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales said he would devote more time in pursuing the cause for the beatification of a Filipino prelate.

Rosales said that he wants that more Filipinos get to know and appreciate the life of the late Lucena Bishop Alfredo Obviar who is being evaluated in Vatican for possible beatification.

In fact, the cardinal said he was also planning to write a book about the life of Obviar, who was declared Servant of God in 2001.

A native of Lipa, Batangas and founder of the missionary catechists of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Obviar might become the first Filipino priest-saint.

Rosales also revealed that the crosier or pastoral staff he is using ever since he was ordained to the episcopate used to belong to Obviar.

“Since 1974, I never used any staff except this one,” he said, adding that the staff was personally given to him by Obviar.

The crosier is the symbol of the governing office of the bishop.

Rosales added that although it is still a mystery to him why Obviar chose to give him his staff, he is thankful for the “gift” that he received where he drew his strength aside from God.

“That’s really precious to me,” he said. “When I’m sick, I even put it near my chest for me to get well.”

Obviar died on October 1, 1978. His body was interred at the Mother House of the Congregation in Tayabas, Quezon and numerous miracles are said to have happened through his intercession.

Last December, Rosales formed the Bishop Alfredo Ma. Obviar Foundation, Inc., which aims to promote the cause of the beatification and canonization of the prelate.

The foundation will also gather, verify, prepare and present the testimonies and documents for the diocesan and canonical investigations. [CBCPNews]

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Batang Ala-eh, Batang OK Inilunsad

Health, News | October 10, 2011 by pio

Inilunsad ng Dental Services Division ng City Health Office (CHO) ang Batang Ala-Eh! Batang OK, isang programa na naglalayong maikintal sa mga kabataan ang kahalagahan ng oral hygiene noong ika-5 ng Oktubre sa Health Center ng Pallocan West.

Pinangunahan ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha ang ribbon cutting ceremony kasama sina City Health Officer Dra Rosanna Barrion at Brgy. Captain Patricia Macatangay.

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Pagtutok sa mga kaso ng “human trafficking,” dahilan ng pagbaba ng kaso sa lalawigan
ni Bhaby Mamerta P. De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 14 (PIA) -- Isa sa mga nakitang dahilan ng pagbaba ng kaso ng “human trafficking” sa lalawigan ng Batangas ay ang pagtutok ng mga prosecutors sa mga kaso kung kaya’t napaparusahan ang mga may kasalanan, ayon kay Polly Maranan, coordinator ng Visayan Forum Foundation Inc.

Malaking bahagi sa pagresolba ng kaso ang pagtutok at pag-imbestiga ng mga kapulisan sa lalawigan kung saan nagreresulta sa pagkakadakip sa mga nagkasalang recruiter, ayon pa kay Maranan.

Maliban dito, malaki rin ang kontribusyon sa pagbaba ng bilang ng kaso sa patuloy na pakikipag-ugnayan ng kanilang tanggapan sa mga iba’t ibang ahensiya ng pamahalaan at pakikipagtulungan ng mga pribadong sector upang maipagbigay-alam ang mga pinaghihinalaang kaso ng “human trafficking” sa lalawigan.

Ang mga state universities and colleges (SUCs) sa lalawigan sa ay nakikipagtulungan din sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa ng mga forums o seminar na tinatalakay at ipinapakita ang mga paraan kung paano isinasagawa ng mga recruiter ang paghikayat sa kanilang mga biktima. Tinatalakay din dito ang mga bagay na kailangang gawin ng mga biktima upang maiiwas ang kanilang sarili sa lubos na kapahamakan.

Malaking bagay ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng Visayan Forum Foundation sa iba't-ibang sektor sa lalawigan upang mapanatili at lalo pang mapalakas ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa publiko at maiwasan ang pagtaas ng bilang ng mga biktima ng human trafficking, pagtatapos ni Maranan. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

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ASSISTANCE FOR PWDs

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Kapulong ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang mga kinatawan ng Persons with Disabilities sa lalawigan na pinamumunuan ni Advocate on Disability Affairs Ronel del RIO upang ilahad sa mga ito ang mga programa ng lalawigan na nakatuon sa mga pangangailanagan ng may mga kapansanan. Kasabay ng tagpong ito ang pagbibigay ng mga wheelchair sa mga recipients na nag mula sa ika-apat na distrito ng lalawigan. (Photo & caption: Edwin V. Zabarte-PIO-Batangas/PIA-Batangas)

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What Love Is Motorcade in Lipa, Batangas

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Protege Jensen Kyra Tenoso calls on our kababayang Batangueño for support

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Now that she has entered the Protege finals, the more that Jensen Kyra Tenoso can proudly show off her talent – a talent that even meticulous in-house judges.

She wants to achieve her dream by winning in the PROTEGE and called on everyone to support and pray her.

In the finals, Jensen will compete against equally talented Filipinos from Cagayan, Bicol, Davao, Dagupan, Pampanga, Mega Manila and Cebu.

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World Teachers Day, Dinaluhan ng Mahigit Isang Libong Guro mula sa Lungsod ng Batangas

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Mahigit isang libong mga guro mula sa iba’t-ibang distrito sa lungsod ng Batangas ang nagtipon-tipon sa SM Event Center noong ika-5 ng Oktubre, bilang pagdiriwang ng World Teachers Day.

Layunin ng programa na gunitain ng mga teachers ang kanilang buhay bilang isang guro. Isa rin itong paraan ng pasasalamat at pag papadama ng kahalagahan ng kanilang papel sa lipunan.

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B-Meg Llamados vs Meralco Bolts @ Batangas Sports Coliseum (Oct15,2011 6pm)

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Senior Citizens Day “Nakatatanda Gabay, Tulay, Kaagapay at Pantay tungo sa Kaunlaran”

Events, News | October 14, 2011 by pio

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Mahigit sa 100 senior citizens sa Lungsod ng Batangas, ang nag tipon tipon sa Batangas City Sport Coliseum para sa pag diriwang ng senior Citizens day noong ika-12 ng Oktubre. Ang selebrasyon ay may temang “Nakatatanda Gabay, Tulay, Kaagapay at Pantay tungo sa Kaunlaran”.

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Batangas police, patuloy sa kampanya laban sa baril at droga

CAMP MIGUEL MALVAR, Batangas City, Oktubre 14 (PIA) -- Inihayag ng Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) sa pangunguna ni Provincial Director Police Sr. Supt. Atty. Rosauro Acio na matagumpay ang kanilang kampanya sa lalawigan laban sa baril at droga.

Bunga nito, umaabot sa 89 high at low-powered firearms ang kanilang nakumpiska habang 105 pushers at users ng ipinagbabawal na gamot ang kanilang naaresto.

Batay kay PSupt. Nic Torre, chief operation officer ng Batangas PPO, nakumpiska nila sa loob ng tatlong buwan - Hulyo hanggang Setyembre 2011, ang 51 piraso ng high-powered at 38 low-powered firearms. Dagdag pa rito, ang pagkaka-aresto sa 40 drug pushers at 65 drug users.

Base sa ulat na isinumite ni PD PSSupt. Acio kay PCSupt. Atty. Gil Meneses, regional director ng Police Regional Office CALABARZON, ang mga baril ay nakumpiska sa mga checkpoints at raids na isinagawa sa mga sa iba't-ibang lugar sa lalawigan ganoon din ang mga pushers at drug users na mga na-aresto.

Sa nabanggit pa ring ulat, umaabot sa 89 ang nasampahan ng kaso sa paglabag sa R.A 8294 o Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition at paglabag naman sa R.A 9165 ng mga naarestong drug pushers at users.

Dahil sa matagumpay na kampanya laban sa mga loose firearms at droga, napag-alaman na bumaba ang bilang ng krimen at bilang ng mga drug pushers at users sa lalawigan ng Batangas. (Norida D. Sumilang, PIA-Calabarzon/PNP-Batangas)

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Parada ng lechon included as one of Pinaka Bonggang Fiesta sa Pilipinas

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10. Lechon Festival (Balayan, Batangas - June 24)
09. Higantes Festival (Angono, Rizal - November 23)
08. Moriones Festival (Marinduque - Holy Week)
07. Feast of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo, Manila - January 9)
06. Giant Lantern Festival (San Fernando, Pampanga - December)
05. Masskara Festival (Bacolod City - 3rd week of October)
04. Ati-Atihan Festival (Kalibo, Aklan - January)
03. Panagbenga Flower Festival (Baguio City - February)
02. Pahiyas Festival (Lucban, Quezon - May 15)
01. SINULOG FESTIVAL (Cebu- 3rd Sunday of January)

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Bagong Bahay at Buhay Hatid ng Gawad Kalinga

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Hindi lamang bahay kundi buhay ang ibinibigay ng Gawad Kalinga sa kanilang beneficiaries upang maging makabuluhan ang pagtigil nila sa mundong ibinigay ng Poong Maykapal. Ito ang binigyang diin ng GK Bukas Loob sa Diyos Head ,Spiritual Ministry na si Ric Pascua.

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Rest-and-recreation near an ecological wonder
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By: Amadís Ma. Guerrero Contributor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
7:28 pm | Saturday, October 15th, 2011

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At the Tagaytay Junction, turn left. After a few minutes you will reach Ligaya Drive, a 7-km zigzag road bracketed by vegetation and ravines which lead to the lakeshore town of Talisay, Batangas. A few nautical miles away is the ecological wonder that is Taal Volcano, the world’s smallest volcano and also one of its deadliest.

Mercifully, Talisay has been spared Taal’s tantrums and the scenic lake is often serene, although marred near the shore by fishpens.

This is the home of the upscale Club Balai Isabel (sales@balaiisabel.com), owned by realtor Nelson M. Terrible, president and CEO of Techno-Asia Construction & Development Corp., who is not conscious of his fearful surname and has no plans of changing it legally.

The resort has luxurious condotels (all sold out) and hotels, villas and cottages, clubhouse, infinity pools, convention facilities, aquasports, a chapel beside ruins, an obstacle course, spa, wellness clinic, and other amenities domestic and foreign tourists look for in a rest-and-recreation center.

A local boy who made good, Terrible bought the 3.5 hectare area along the shore of Lake Taal in 2005. “It did not involve so much capital at the time,” he recalls. “We just sold some units to prospective investors and we used this, of course, for the development of the resort.”

Partial development started in 2006, and by 2007 Club Balai Isabel (named after the only daughter of Nelson and wife Cecille) was ready for a soft opening. “As the demand grew, there were more units and more facilities,” he reports. “We were able to acquire a property of Meralco which now houses the biggest pool, Kumintang (the old name of Batangas).” And the property grew to 7.5 hectares.

“Also on the business side we get concessionaires like Spa Professionals and Clinica Manila,” Terrible notes. “They run their business on their own. We are like, you know, Megamall, we get locators.”

By the end of the year, the resort is expecting to become accredited by the Tourist Industrial Economic Zone (Tieza), which functions like the Philippine Export-Processing Zone.

“We hope to get more locators,” the resort owner says. “These are establishments with tourist-related services and activities, anything that enhances tourism in the country. The government gives these enterprises tax and duty-free incentives. They have a tax holiday for six years. So Club Isabel will be a Tieza-accredited agency, and a Tieza-accredited facility.”

The resort is promoted through Internet, direct links with hotels, Cash-Cash Pinoy, etc: “We have a marketing team but much of our business comes from word of mouth.” Guests have included celebrities, political personalities, Filipino and foreign diplomats, and government officials. The prices of the rooms are not cheap, up to five digits. But budget-conscious tourists can also opt for a day tour.

Terrible himself is partial to weddings: “Every December we have 35 weddings, almost everyday, sometimes three to four weddings a day [in December]. Now we average 120 weddings a year. We prefer weddings!”

Incidentally, the resort gained added mileage early this year when actress Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto were married there.

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By: Theresa S. Samaniego
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7:00 pm | Friday, October 14th, 2011

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RESIDENZA Milano allows its residents to enjoy contemporary Italian-style homes.

With its much renowned kapeng barako and balisong, pristine white beaches and rustic charm, Batangas has been a favorite destination by local and foreign tourists.

But while Batangas retains much of its rural flavor, reflecting a rich, centuries-old culture of kinship and religion, its towns and cities have since evolved, even developing to become hubs of economic activity.

As such, more people are looking to make Batangas their home, given the increasing opportunities for employment and the access to a rustic yet modern lifestyle.

Lipa City, for instance, has now become a bustling first-class city, attracting not only large firms and multinationals but also catching the watchful eye of real estate developers that target to provide a kind of living that will reflect the modern, changing times.

Recognizing the need for developments that will address the growing housing needs in the area, Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has embarked on building subdivisions in Batangas through its Robinsons Homes brand.

According to RLC, Robinsons Homes has been steadily growing as a nationwide developer of residential subdivisions, with 30 projects in key cities and provinces across the country. In Batangas, it has two projects namely, Residenza Milano in Barangay San Isidro, Batangas City and Bloomfields Heights Lipa in Barangay Tibig, Lipa City.

Residenza Milano is a seven-hectare mid-cost development, with more than 350 residential lots built in the contemporary Italian style.

The project is five minutes away from the Batangas City proper and is accessible through public transportation. Land development has already been completed and is ready for turnover for fully-paid buyers.

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ARTIST’S perspective of the Bloomfield Heights clubhouse

Following the success of Residenza Milano, Robinsons Homes will again soon offer its first premium neighborhood in Batangas, which it named the Bloomfield Heights Lipa. Built on 12 hectares of rolling terrain, this contemporary tropical-inspired enclave offers over 300 residential lots, with sizes ranging from 180 to 320 square meters.

According to RLC, the Bloomfields Heights Lipa would be ideal for families who value privacy and security while living in masterplanned, themed homes. It is also an eco-friendly neighborhood where up to 40 percent of the total land area will be dedicated to open spaces, giving its residents bigger room to move about.

Aside from having wide open spaces, this pedestrian-friendly enclave will also feature various amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, parks and play areas, jogging path, gazebo and play court.

In terms of location, the Bloomfields Heights Lipa will prove to be strategic, as the latest Batangas development from RLC will be a mere walking distance from Robinsons Place Lipa and De La Salle Lipa. Other institutions like the Lipa City Science High School, Mediatrix Hospital and San Sebastian Cathedral are likewise highly accessible.

For commuters to Metro Manila, the Star Toll-Tambo exit is an easy 2.72 kilometers away, the company added.

“As property investments and lifestyle choices, both Residenza Milano and Bloomfields Heights Lipa are sensible alternatives. As projects of a trusted and well-respected property developer with a long history of dependability and quality, these projects constitute intelligent real estate options for Batangueños who are careful with their investments and astute with their money,” RLC concluded.

Source: business.inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/24803/rustic-yet-modern-lifestyle-awaits-batanguenos)

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Japanese firm to invest $400M over six years (http://business.inquirer.net/24767/japanese-firm-to-invest-400m-over-six-years)
By: Abigail L. Ho
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:03 pm | Friday, October 14th, 2011


The investment commitment of Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in the Philippines will reach a total of $400 million over the next six years, going beyond just the new ceramic capacitor manufacturing facility that it is currently building in Batangas.

Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said this investment pledge was secured during President Benigno Aquino III’s official visit to Japan late last month.

The initial tranche of the promised investment came in the form of a monolithic ceramic capacitor manufacturing plant, which would rise in Tanauan, within the First Philippine Industrial Park, and start running by January 2013.

The Japanese firm has a facility in the country called Murata Electronics Philippines Inc., located within the Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s Laguna Technopark in Sta. Rosa.

According to Murata, demand for electronic components had grown over the years, fueled by the popularity of smartphones and media tablets.

This prompted it to further expand its operations overseas, to capitalize on both cost and workforce skill advantages.

“Such demand is anticipated to grow even further in the future. In this environment, we have been examining the expansion of overseas production and the enhancement of our production base in order to meet our rising supply obligations,’’ a company statement read.

“Consequently, we have decided to establish a new overseas production base in the Philippines in view of securing a stable and abundant workforce and targeting emerging markets such as the Asean,’’ it added.

A number of other business agreements between Filipino and Japanese companies were also signed during Mr. Aquino’s official visit.

These included the agreements between Orix Corp. and Federal Land Corp. for the establishment of the Grand Hyatt Hotel at the Bonifacio Global City, between industrial gas firm Ingasco and Clark Development Corp. for a $50-million air separation plant to be built within the Clark Freeport, and between the Transnational Diversified Group and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Line for a $70-million maritime project.

Source: business.inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/24767/japanese-firm-to-invest-400m-over-six-years)

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Training Paghabi ng Waterlilies Isinusulong sa Batangas City

City News, News | October 14, 2011 by pio

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Kung ang water lilies na nakabara sa mga daluyan ng tubig ay salot, ngayon sa lungsod ng Batangas ito ay may kabuhayang dulot.

Iba’t ibang habi at arte ng disenyo ng tsinelas, pamaypay, picture frame at iba pang personal fixtures ang masayang ipinakita ng mga kababaihan habang sila ay nasa pasinaya ng Arceo GK Village sa Barangay San Pedro.

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Si Gng. Nida Maderazo, homeowner sa Shell GK Barangay Libjo ay isa sa mga kababaihan na nabiyayaan ng seminar pangkabuhayan tungkol sa paggamit ng tinuyong water lilies bilang raw material ng mga handicrafts na pwedeng pagkakitaan lalo ngayong kapaskuhan.

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Catch of Taal Lake’s prized fish Tawilis declining

LOS BANOS, Laguna, October 15 (PIA) -- Taal Lake’s prized fish species, tawilis, is gradually diminishing, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) reported.

The tawilis (Sardinella tawilis) has been known to dominate the 26,000-hectare lake in Batangas. However, its population has dropped in recent years due to overexploitation and fish kills in the lake.

Results of a joint study by the National Fisheries Biological Center (NFBC) in Taal and the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), revealed that tawilis production in the lake has declined.

The study was presented at the Second National Congress on Philippine Lakes (Lakecon 2011) sponsored by SEARCA and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development.

Researchers led by Maria Theresa Mutia, Myla Buyot, and Charice Faminilagao of NFBC and Francisco Torres of NFRDI said tawilis production dropped by 88 percent in the period from 1998 to 2009. Results showed that from a high of 1,120-metric ton catch in 1998, tawilis production was at 132 metric tons only in 2009.

The study was further confirmed by another joint study conducted by Mudjekeewis Dalisay of NFRDI and Demian Alexander Willete of the Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA which was also presented at Lakecon 2011, held recently at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture, Los Banos.

The study proposed that a management strategy that demarcates a new fish sanctuary in Taal Lake will help save the threatened population of tawilis in said lake. (DoST-PCAMRD/CPG, PIA-Calabarzon)

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Inilunsad, special education program para sa mga special children

CUENCA, Batangas, Oktubre 15 (PIA) -- Pinangunahan kamakailan ni Mayor Edmundo Remo kasama ang mga kinatawan ng Department of Education (DepEd), municipal social welfare and development office ang paglulunsad ng special education program sa Cuenca Central School para sa mga special children na residente sa bayang ito.

Napag-alaman na ang mga special children ay paglalaanan ng isang silid-aralan sa nasabing eskuwelahan, magkakaroon ng 10 buwang curriculum, papasok mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, magkakaroon ng dalawang guro, at pagkakalooban ng libreng school supplies at tulong pinansiyal.

Kauna-unahang programa para sa mga special children sa Cuenca kung kaya’t lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga magulang sa pagpapahalagang ibinigay ng pamahalaan lokal sa kanilang mga espesyal na mga anak upang makapamuhay na katulad ng normal na mga bata. (Carlo P. Gonzaga, PIA-Calabarzon at ulat mula kay JGC)

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Save the Bauan Municipal Hall

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In 1963, when the Municipal Government of Bauan, Batangas initiated plans to reconstruct the municipal hall that was destroyed during the Second World War, they could have chosen to demolish the Art Deco facade by Juan Arellano, the only remnant of the original municipal hall built in 1930. Instead, they incorporated this beautiful facade in the new municipal hall that they built.

The fact that the local government then decided to preserve the facade when they could have torn it down to build a totally new municipal hall sends a message to the people of Bauan today. The facade most definitely had a story to tell. And the local leaders then wanted to keep that story alive for future generations of Bauangenos and Filipinos.

The facade is now over 80 years old and stands today as a reminder of Bauan's properous past because local leaders then chose to save it. It is thus inherent for the current local government to preserve the facade and incorporate it in the new municipal hall they plan to build, the same way those before them did in 1963. We appeal to and urge the local government to keep that part of Bauan's history alive.

Here is an old photo of the Bauan Municipal Hall in the 1930s. The structure is attributed to Juan Arellano. That alone makes it worth preserving

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3,000 housing units offered at 30% discount
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MANILA, Oct. 11 (PNA) -- Some 3,052 housing units are still being offered by the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF or Pag-IBIG Fund) to interested buyers at 30 percent discount until October 14.

Vice President and Pag-IBIG Board chair Jejomar Binay said Pag-IBIG has decided to extend its program giving substantial discounts on the agency’s acquired assets following the successful conduct of the 6th Housing Fair last September 30 to October 2.

“We have received numerous requests from members for us to extend the program and we are doing it to give them the opportunity to finally own their own homes,” Binay said.

HDMF chief executive officer, Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, added that this is the Fund’s way of bringing more housing opportunities to its members.

“They can enjoy easy-payment terms or big discounts. Qualified members may even avail themselves of housing loans to buy the properties,” Berberabe said.

There are 3,052 unoccupied acquired housing units up for sale in the Caloocan, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela and Quezon City areas.

Likewise, properties in the nearby provinces of Rizal, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna are also available.

To view the complete list of the properties for sale, interested buyers may visit the HDMF website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph, and click on “Property Finder.” (PNA)


:okay:“That’s good news “This is precisely the elucidation of the new government’s approach towards housing problem and Binay showed us how to address this, I hope he doesn’t be liked his predecessor….^^

In my opinion, to settle housing problem particularly urban housing backlogs will never happen overnight. And definitely it will never be if we cannot even unite. so if you have something else in mind share it now so the agony of our government will not be much longer.

by the way, nice article, it is just proof that our new government is doing good job to address housing problem.

Thank you Saintm for publishing this article^^^^

I think, kabayan.. we must unite to place the Philippines on the Righteous Path...DAANG MATUWID as well as we need more Heroes with the heart of volunteerism or bayanihan spirit at work right to address housing problems just like Gawad Kalinga...

GK is a sterling example of how real contributions can be made in providing more descent shelters for the poor...


GK Patriotism (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_652.htm)
PRESS RELEASE
October 12, 2011
Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

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Batangas City Ang Gawad Kalinga o GK ay hindi Acts of Charity kundi Acts of Patriotism. Ito ang buod ng mensahe ng Ramon Magsaysay Awardee na si Tony Meloto, Founder ng GK.

"Ang pagmamahal sa Diyos ay pagmamahal sa kapwa at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ang paglilimos sa mahihirap ay karamihan ay dahil sa takot sa Diyos. Subalit kung ito ay maguugat sa pagmamahal, ito ay nagiging acts of patriotism o pagkamakabayan," ani Meloto.

Panauhing pandangal si Meloto sa isinagawang pasinaya ng dalawang ektaryang lote sa Barangay San Pedro para sa pagtatayuan ng mga pabahay ng GK sa mga mahihirap. Isinagawa ang ground breaking sa boundary ng Dalig at San Pedro noong ika-11 ng Oktubre.

Ayon sa kanya, noong 2003 nagsimula ang GK na ang pananaw ay mabigyang dangal ang mga walang matirahan at naghihikahos sa buhay. Pagkatapos ng 8 taon may 2,000 pamilya na ang nabiyayaan ng pabahay ng GK sa Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa. Ang GK aniya ay isang pagbuo ng pamilya at pagbuo ng isang nasyon na nagkakaisa at walang naghihirap.

Dumalo rin ang kinatawan ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha na si Atty. Victor Reginald Dimacuha. Ayon sa kanya isa sa executive point agenda ng Punong Lungsod ay ang pabahay para sa mahihirap. Ito ay dalawang klase, isa ay itong pinunduhan ng pamahalaang lungsod at ang isa ay ang partnership sa mga NGOs tulad ng Lingap Pangarap at ang Gawad kalinga.

"Isa sa mga proyekto ng ating Punong Lungsod ay ang housing program. The city will prepare the site, utilities at livelihood training programs para sa mga homeowners. The Arceo provides the lot while GK and the beneficiary will build the house. GK is tasked to monitor the project. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa kagandahang loob ng mga Arceo para sa proyektong ito," dagdag pa ni Atty. RD.

Samantala, nakatakdang tukuyin ng GK ang may 40 pamilya na mabibiyayaan ng bahay sa naturang lote. Ani Belen Arceo, kinatawan ng Arceo Family at donor ng lupain, nalaman nila ang proyekto sa pamamagitan ng anak ni Meloto na nagpunta sa Estados Unidos kung saan sila ay naninirahan.

Kaya hindi sila nagdalawang isip na magdonate ng lupa upang matulungan ang mga mahihirap na kababayan nila sa Batangas.

"Balak dito ng GK na magtayo ng Livelihood Training Center, kapilya at iba pang pasilidad upang maging kaaya-aya ang pagtira sa lugar na ito. Ito ay minana pa naming sa aming mga ninuno na walang hinangad kundi ang makatulong sa mga mahihirap. Gusto naming ay may magawa kami para sa mga kababayang Batangueno habang kami ay nasa ibang bansa," paliwanag pa ni Arceo. (Letty Chua, PIOBatangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_652.htm)

More than just a housing problem: Learning from Gawad Kalinga's experience


GK Buhay (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_648.htm)
PRESS RELEASE
October 12, 2011
Public Information Office
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Batangas City Hindi lamang bahay kundi buhay ang ibinibigay ng Gawad Kalinga sa kanilang beneficiaries upang maging makabuluhan ang pagtigil nila sa mundong ibinigay ng Poong Maykapal. Ito ang binigyang diin ng GK Bukas Loob sa Diyos Head ,Spiritual Ministry na si Ric Pascua.

Sa isinagawang pasinaya ng Arceo Legacy GK Village sa Barangay San Pedro noong ika-11 ng Oktubre, sinabi ni Pascua na bago pa maitayo ang bahay, sila ay nagsasagawa ng spiritual formation at traning sa mga beneficiaries ng mga GK sites sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

"Mag-aalay po kami ng pag-aaral, pagdadasal, module for group -praying community, weekly prayer meeting, bible study. Nais naming na maturuan sila, bilang kawan kawan. May mass reading, meditation at sharing upang maiaplay nila sa buhay kung ano ang sinasabi ng Panginoon. Marami kasi sa Katoliko sa ngayon ang di nakakainitindi kaya importante na malaman upang di agad bibitaw," paliwanag pa ni Pascua.

Bagamat ito ay nasa pangangasiwa ng mga Katoliko, wala aniyang pinipiling religion ang maaaring mabiyayaan. Mayroon silang homeowners mula sa Evangelical protestants, Muslim at iba pang relihiyon.

May mahigit na 40 beneficiaries ang pipiliin ng GK upang bumuo ng komunidad sa 2 ektaryang lupain sa Barangay San Pedro. Iginawad ng Arceo Family ang lote sa GK bilang pasasalamat sa mga biyaya na kanilang tinatamasa. Ani Belen Arceo, kinatawan ng pamilya Arceo at balikbayan, sila ay pinuntahan ng anak ni Tony Meloto, GK Founder noong sila ay nasa Missuari, USA at hinikayat na maging bahagi ng proyekto.

Kaugnay nito, binigyang diin ni Meloto, panauhing pandangal sa pasinaya na bawal ang maglalasing, sugarol, babaero at mga taong may masasamang bisyo kapag sila ay nasa GK Village. Ito aniya ang sagot upang mabigyan ng dignidad ang buhay ng isang tao at ng pamilyang Pilipino.

"Ang Gawad Kalinga ay isang nation building. Hayaan nating tayong mga Pilipino ay maging karapatdapat na likha ng Diyos, kaya nating labanan ang kahirapan sa pamamagitan ng ating angking kakayahan na magsama-sama sa ispiritu ng pagtutulungan at pagbibigayan maging anuman ang estado sa buhay," pagtatapos pa ni Meloto. (Letty Chua, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.gov.ph (http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_648.htm)

We must adopt ‘Gawad Kalinga’ style to address housing backlog

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GK Founder Meloto Panauhin sa GK Arceo Village (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/gk-founder-meloto-panauhin-sa-gk-arceo-village/)
City News, News | October 14, 2011 by pio

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Ang Gawad Kalinga o GK ay hindi Acts of Charity kundi Acts of Patriotism. Ito ang buod ng mensahe ng Ramon Magsaysay Awardee na si Tony Meloto, Founder ng GK.

“ Ang pagmamahal sa Diyos ay pagmamahal sa kapwa at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ang paglilimos sa mahihirap ay karamihan ay dahil sa takot sa Diyos. Subalit kung ito ay maguugat sa pagmamahal, ito ay nagiging acts of patriotism o pagkamakabayan,” ani Meloto.

Panauhing pandangal si Meloto sa isinagawang pasinaya ng dalawang ektaryang lote sa Barangay San Pedro para sa pagtatayuan ng mga pabahay ng GK sa mga mahihirap. Isinagawa ang ground breaking sa boundary ng Dalig at San Pedro noong ika-11 ng Oktubre.

Ayon sa kanya, noong 2003 nagsimula ang GK na ang pananaw ay mabigyang dangal ang mga walang matirahan at naghihikahos sa buhay. Pagkatapos ng 8 taon may 2,000 pamilya na ang nabiyayaan ng pabahay ng GK sa Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa. Ang GK aniya ay isang pagbuo ng pamilya at pagbuo ng isang nasyon na nagkakaisa at walang naghihirap.

Dumalo rin ang kinatawan ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha na si Atty. Victor Reginald Dimacuha. Ayon sa kanya isa sa executive point agenda ng Punong Lungsod ay ang pabahay para sa mahihirap. Ito ay dalawang klase, isa ay itong pinunduhan ng pamahalaang lungsod at ang isa ay ang partnership sa mga NGOs tulad ng Lingap Pangarap at ang Gawad kalinga.

“Isa sa mga proyekto ng ating Punong Lungsod ay ang housing program. The city will prepare the site, utilities at livelihood training programs para sa mga homeowners. The Arceo provides the lot while GK and the beneficiary will build the house. GK is tasked to monitor the project. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa kagandahang loob ng mga Arceo para sa proyektong ito,” dagdag pa ni Atty. RD.

Samantala, nakatakdang tukuyin ng GK ang may 40 pamilya na mabibiyayaan ng bahay sa naturang lote. Ani Belen Arceo, kinatawan ng Arceo Family at donor ng lupain, nalaman nila ang proyekto sa pamamagitan ng anak ni Meloto na nagpunta sa Estados Unidos kung saan sila ay naninirahan.

Kaya hindi sila nagdalawang isip na magdonate ng lupa upang matulungan ang mga mahihirap na kababayan nila sa Batangas.

“ Balak dito ng GK na magtayo ng Livelihood Training Center, kapilya at iba pang pasilidad upang maging kaaya-aya ang pagtira sa lugar na ito. Ito ay minana pa naming sa aming mga ninuno na walang hinangad kundi ang makatulong sa mga mahihirap. Gusto naming ay may magawa kami para sa mga kababayang Batangueno habang kami ay nasa ibang bansa,” paliwanag pa ni Arceo. (Letty Chua-PIO, Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.ph (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/gk-founder-meloto-panauhin-sa-gk-arceo-village/)

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Shrine for Christ’s Precursor in Lian, Batangas, inaugurated (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/18667/shrine-for-christ%e2%80%99s-precursor-in-lian-batangas-inaugurated)
By: Levine Lao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
5:36 am | Monday, October 17th, 2011

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He may already be tired and bruised from visiting almost every home in Lian, Batangas, and neighboring towns, but his charisma, which endears him to the faithful, is far from fading.

Such is how Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of the Archdiocese of Lipa described Lian’s patron, St. John the Baptist, in his homily last Aug. 29 after the official declaration of the very first shrine of the Precursor of Christ.

The declaration was held at the Parish of St. John the Baptist, which now bears the title the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John the Baptist. It is located at the back of the municipal hall of Lian and houses the old life-size image of San Juan Bautista (as the saint is locally known), which the community regards as miraculous.

“Si San Juan Bautista ay masipag na dumadalaw sa mga nananampalataya sa Diyos sa pamamagitan niya” (St. John the Baptist regularly visits those whose faith in God is strengthened further through his intercession), Arguelles said, referring to Lian’s age-old tradition of hosting San Juan, by way of his image, during special occasions.

However, the archbishop reminded devotees that the religious icon was still a representation, but stressed just the same that it stood for a person of high esteem.

“Ang larawang iyan ay milagroso sapagkat si San Juan ay malapit kay Kristo” (That image is miraculous because St. John [the Baptist] is close to the Christ), Arguelles explained.

In Catholic theology, St. John the Baptist is the Precursor, the prophet who came before the Christ and paved the way for the Savior, even to the point of martyrdom. He upheld the truth even unto death.

Lian’s patron may be a layman but he is holy, Arguelles said. He added that St. John became a saint because he was a witness of truth and a defender of the law. Because he criticized King Herod for coveting even his brother Philip’s wife, he was beheaded.

With this, the archbishop urged members of the Church to emulate the ways and conviction of St. John in dealing with the propaganda against the Catholic faith, such as the controversy involving the “imaginary” Pajeros, he cited.

Miracle stories

Miracle stories revolve around the San Juan image—standing almost 5 ft, its mien wooden and its body meta-plated.

Locals cannot explain the origins of the icon. But one thing is sure, San Juan and his image have been wandering around Lian and its neighboring towns for a long time now. Even the older parishioners who frequent the church would tell, “Nandiyan na siya nang magkamulat kami” (He’s been there since we were born).

The stories of miracles the townsfolk tell deepen the mystery that is San Juan. One of the stories is about a huge fire that caught one of the larger buildings of Lian. It could have burned the surrounding houses, but the flames never touched the closest or adjacent structure; rather, they stayed perpendicular to the ground until the fire was contained.

On the site, an old man was seen going around the fire, reportedly preventing it to spread. It was believed to be San Juan.

‘Santuhan’

To be sure, San Juan, being the protector of those who have faith in him and in his God, is not just a one-time hero. Good harvest, good health and even good grades in school are attributed to his intercession. This might be the reason why the faithful of Batangas deem it an honor and blessing to host Santuhan in their own homes.

Devotion overflows from the highlands to the coastline of Batangas, as what the books of the new shrine show—the list of families or individuals who have requested to sponsor the traditional religious affair. San Juan’s schedule is filled up until 2013.

Now that the image is to stay at the shrine, replicas have been made to accommodate the requests of the devotees as well as to continue the tradition of hosting the patron saint’s visitations.

Aside from taking the image into the homes of the devotees, Santuhan also includes the Rosario Cantada, which is sung in chorus by the townsfolk.

Before the shrine

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As early as 1807, Lian was already under a parish with an interino, Fr. Vicente Ponce Leon, according to extant documents in the Archdiocese of Manila. The church edifice was said to be a granary house, which was rebuilt by the Jesuits after the uprising in 1745. However, official sources declare, the chapel, which first stood in the present site of the new shrine, was only created in 1870.

Although the Jesuits then owned the land, attending to the spiritual needs of the locals were left to the native Filipino clergy that, since 1697 had administered Balayan, another town in Batangas.

The Church of St. John the Baptist underwent reconstruction and remodeling. In 1950, the old church was demolished, and on the same site rose a church with a more modern look. The new church underwent renovation two years ago. Reconstruction is still ongoing.

‘Avoid folk religiosity’

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For Fr. Eriberto Cabrera, the parish priest of the new shrine which caters to at least a dozen barangays of Lian, the church needs to continue to guide and evangelize the people.

“Of course, the Church must be vigilant, for [the devotees] might fall into folk religiosity,” he stated in an e-mail.

“By reason of the special devotion to St. John the Baptist, our patron saint, we asked the approval of our archbishop for the declaration of the parish as an archdiocesan shrine,” Cabrera added.

He also explained that “at shrines, as our Canon Law puts it, the means of salvation are to be more abundantly made available to the faithful.”

Present as well in the celebrations on Aug. 29 were Bishop Emeritus Salvador Quizon of Lipa and Bishop Emeritus Ruben Profugo of Lucena.

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Tween Hearts invades Batangas

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Taal Lake
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Taal Lake
Taken at Pala-Pala, Brgy San Teodoro, Agoncilio Batangas :D

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What a magnificent shot sir , looking very calm lake as well as the very peaceful Taal Volcano, very serene of the sky with tranquil clouds…for it's calm lake like waters that promises days of peaceful and relaxing in a fine weather. love it.^^

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Danny Dolor presents Marian exhibit, patriotic concert and history quiz in Batangas (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=79&articleId=738090)
(The Philippine Star) Updated October 17, 2011 12:00 AM

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MANILA, Philippines - Art patron Danny Dolor recently presented an interesting mix of religious, historical and cultural events to mark different occasions.

“Birhen Maria,” a Jubilee Marian exhibit was from Sept. 7 to 17 in celebration of the 8th National Pilrimage to Lipa; the National Day of Prayer for World Peace and the 2nd Asia Oceania Mariological Conference organized by the Archdiocese of Lipa.

The Marian exhibit held at the Bishop Alfredo Ma. Obviar Center, featured a number of religious icons of Mary the Mother of God from different collectors from Batangas, Bulacan and Laguna.

Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles, Auxiliary Bishop Salvador Quizon and Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Boac opened the exhibit, with Marian visionary Teresing Castillo and the foreign delegates to the Mariological Conference from Vietnam, Australia, Papua, New Guinea, etc. as special guests.

In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the San Sebastian Library of Lipa headed by Danny Dolor, in association with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, presented its 20th Annual History Quiz at the Soledad Pavilion in Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City.

The History Quiz, started in 1990, is participated in by students from private and national high schools from the province of Batangas. This year students from 92 schools, together with their teachers and mentors, joined the contest which was preceded by a mini concert of patriotic songs. The concert featured tenor Lemuel dela Cruz and soprano Liza Cabahug who sang Canto Patriotico de Maria Clara, the lyrics of which were written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

National Historical Commission’s executive director Ludovico Badoy, were represented by Gina Batuhan, supervisor historic site, National Historical Commission; Pablito Alay, education program supervisor, Araling Panlipunan, Department of Education; and Dr. Edith Malihan, supervisor, Araling Panlipunan, Department of Education.

The winners are: for first prize, Patricia A. Eleponga of Lucsuhin National High School, Calatagan; second prize, Raymark D. Peña, The Mabini Academy, Lipa; and third prize, Lexlie A. Uyquiengco, Maabud National High School, San Nicolas. Consolation prizes are Mark Anthony Abrenica, Bauan Technical High School, Bauan; Clyde Bienson P. Callingansan, Dacanlao Gregorio Agoncillo National High School, Calaca; and Angel Mary M. Deoferio, Maabud National High School, San Nicolas.

The History Quiz, is presented every third week of July in the province of Batangas to honor Apolinario Mabini, whom Danny Dolor considers the greatest Batangueño ever, as well as, to instill among the Youth of Batangas the value of history in national consciousness.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=79&articleId=738090)

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Wheelchair, saklay para sa PWDs (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/15496-wheelchair-saklay-para-sa-pwds)
Published : Monday, October 17, 2011 00:00
Written by : Beth Gelena

NAGBIGAY ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Batangas ng mga wheelchair para sa Persons with Disabilities na nagmula sa ika-apat na distrito ng lalawigan.

Pinangunahan nina 4th District Board Member Mabelle Virtucio at Advocate on Disability Affairs Ronnel del Rio ang pagharap kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto para sa paghahandog ng wheelchair at crutches (saklay) sa mga recipient na mula sa mga bayan ng Rosario, San Jose at San Juan noong Oktubre 11.

Ipinahayag ni Gov. Vi na nakatutok ang kanyang administrasyon sa kapakanan ng mga may kapansanan.

Kasama sa kanyang programa ang ayuda sa livelihood programs na magbibigay pagkakataon sa mga produkto ng mga ito na maipuwesto at makilala sa iba’t ibang pamilihan. Isa rito ang pakikipag-uganayan sa Department of Trade and Industry upang bigyan ng pagsasanay at gabay ang mga samahang ito sa packaging and marketing ng kanilang mga produkto.

Mahigpit din niyang ipinatutupad ang building code sa lalawigan na nagsasaad ng pagkakaroon ng wheelchair ramps at special lanes for disabled persons.

Ang mga ibinahaging wheelchair sa 50 recipients ay naisakatuparan sa pakikipag-uganayan ng pamaahalaang panlalawigan at Day Saints.

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Twin Hearts mall show at SM City Lipa
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Indulge in traditional slow-cooked ‘palayok’ dishes at Asian Flavours in Batangas (http://loqal.ph/food-and-beverage/2011/10/17/indulge-in-traditional-slow-cooked-palayok-dishes-at-asian-flavours-in-batangas/)
Posted at 5:57 pm October 17, 2011 By KC Santos

MALVAR, BATANGAS – Who would have thought that inside this industrial estate is a restaurant that offers Asian cuisine with distinctly Filipino flavors?

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The Asian Flavours Restaurant, located at the Lima Park Hotel, celebrated its second year anniversary by revitalizing the Palayok Festival through which Chef Paul Poblador and his staff exhibited their culinary prowess.

“If you want authentic Thai food, fly to Thailand. Here every Asian cuisine is tweaked, from the ingredients down to the presentation so that it remains very Filipino both in taste and look,” says Chef Paul.

“Most of the dishes were developed through an exchange of ideas among our staff. These were influenced by what each of them believed were the most traditional dishes famous in their respective localities.”

True to the name of the festival, they prepared their dishes the traditional way – using a palayok or claypot.

“We really used the treated palayok because it allows slow cooking. Because it’s treated, it’s believed to have an effect on the flavor of the dish particularly giving it an earthy taste.”

Using this method, Chef Paul was able to produce a mix of Filipino-Hispanic dishes for the restaurant’s menu, including the Ensalada Filipina, Nilagang Tadyang ng Bakang Batangas, Kare-kareng Buntot, Calderetang Laguna, Ginataang Manok sa Dilaw, Hinornong Isda, and Arroz Valenciana.

Particularly for the salads, Poblador says they use organic produce sourced from farms in Tanauan and Malvar, ensuring that ingredients are at their freshest in time for cooking.

It’s no wonder the Kare-Kareng Buntot (or oxtail) is a crowd favorite. The oxtail was slow-cooked to gelatinous perfection, settling in your entire mouth rather than only in your tongue.

Unlike the usual peanut butter-loaded kare-kare, Chef Paul’s version had a perfect medley of sweet and salty flavors. The trick, he says, is toasting the rice (the dish makes use of toasted ground rice) before this is soaked in water.

Chef Paul follows a simple virtue in cooking, indicative of his culinary discipline. “Every single ingredient, no matter how small, makes a huge impact on the overall taste of the dish,” he says.

In a country where even your regular everyday cooks love experimenting with local ingredients, there is no limit to what Filipino chefs can achieve in terms of global recognition.

“Filipino food is unique. When you start playing with it while trying to incorporate something familiar to the taste of people from other countries, it’s bound to pass international standards,” Chef Paul says.

The restaurant updates its menu every quarter to accommodate requests from regulars, including foreign expats who work for companies located at the Lima industrial park.

“This restaurant captures the very essence of Filipino food which is the memories that we share during communal activities such as dining. That’s what we want our guests to experience,” concludes Chef Paul.

Source: loqal.ph (http://loqal.ph/food-and-beverage/2011/10/17/indulge-in-traditional-slow-cooked-palayok-dishes-at-asian-flavours-in-batangas/)

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Young JV on Star Magic Basketball Tournament at Batangas Coliseum

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All Eyes on the Presentation of Mutya ng Batangan 2011 Candidates
October 17, 2011 By dyan

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Mutya ng batangan candidatesFinally, the official candidates for Mutya ng Batangan 2011 have been revealed!

Twenty-six of the 28 candidates from different municipalities all over Batangas were presented earlier today at the Provincial Auditorium where local government officials, tourism coordinators, supporters, and event partners, were gathered to see the candidates for this year’s Mutya ng Batangan.

Visit the official website of Mutya ng Batangan 2011 (http://www.mutyangbatangan.com/mutya-ng-batangan-2010-2/latest-news/mutya-ng-batangan-2011-official-candidates-first-public-appearance/) to learn more about this story.

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Mutya ng Batangan 2011 Official Candidates’ First Public Appearance
October 17, 2011 By dyan

Today, October 17, 2011 is probably the most beautiful day of the week as the 28 official candidates for the Mutya ng Batangan 2011 were presented in front of the crowd that gathered in the Provincial Auditorium.

They are the finest ladies all over Batangas who will all contend to be the Mutya ng Batangan 2011. The staging of the candidates was facilitated by pageant director Rodin Flores and his team. At 7am, the ladies had a brief rehearsal under Flores’ team as preparation for their first public appearance.

Present inside the auditorium were supporters of the candidates, town officials, tourism coordinators of the participating municipalities, and employees in the provincial capitol. A few minutes past 8am, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto arrived in the venue for the flag ceremony and the of course, the highlight of the morning, the presentation of the Mutya ng Batangan 2011 candidates.

The screening took place within 18 days, until the people from the Provincial Tourism Office brought together the most deserving ladies who will complete this year’s line-up of candidates. It took the initial search 18 days before the final names of Mutya ng Batangan 2011 candidates were listed but it will took them barely two months to prove themselves before one of them will be judged as this year’s title holder.

Continue reading HERE (http://www.mutyangbatangan.com/mutya-ng-batangan-2010-2/latest-news/mutya-ng-batangan-2011-official-candidates-first-public-appearance/)

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Medical and Dental Mission in Calatagan and Visitation at Masayang Damayan sa Matabungkay MPC
October 10, 2011

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Assistance for PWD's
October 12, 2011

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Kapulong ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang mga kinatawan ng Persons with Disabilities sa lalawigan na pinamumunuan ni Advocate on Disability Affairs Ronel del RIO upang ilahad sa mga ito ang mga programa ng lalawigan na nakatuon sa mga pangangailanagan ng may mga kapansanan. Kasabay ng tagpong ito ang pagbibigay ng mga wheelchair sa mga recipients na nag mula sa ika-apat na distrito ng lalawigan. (Capitol Photo: Edwin V. Zabarte-PIObatangas)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=216&sec=1)

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Nasa Puso ang Kalikasan
October 12, 2011

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Dumalo si Gov. Vilma Santos Recto sa ginanap na executive committee meeting ng Protected Area Management Board ng Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) noong Oktubre 11, 2011 kung saan binigyang-diin niya ang kanyang buong suporta para sa ikagagaling ng TVPL. Nag-ulat din tungkol sa Task Force Taal Lake accomplishments si Prov. Administrator Victor Reyes (kaliwa) sa nasabing pagpupulong na pinangunahan ni DENR Region 4A Executive Director Nilo Tamoria (kanan) at CENRO/Protected Area Supervisor Laudemir Salac. /Vince Altar/OPG-PIO

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=217&sec=1[/url)

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Let the Games Begin!
October 12, 2011

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Pinangunahan ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto kasama ang mga opisyal at mga manlalarong delegasyon ng DepEd ang pormal na pagbubukas ng kompetisyon para sa Batangas Provincial Athletic Meet 2011 sa Batangas Provincial Sports Complex noong ika-11 ng Oktubre 2011. Ang Palaro na may Temang One Child, One Sport layunin ng DepED Batangas na palakasin ang kakayahan ng mga batang manlalaro sa ibat-ibang disiplina ng sports./ Capitol Photo/ Edwin Zabarte-PIObatangas

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OFW Assistance
September 30, 2011

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Iginawad ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto sa mga displaced Batangueño overseas Filipino workers mula sa bansang Madagascar at Libya ang tseke para sa livelihood assistance na makakatulong sa kanila na makapagsimula muli o para sa pansamantalang pagkabuhayan. Ang Programang ito ay hatid ng Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, DOLE Region 4-A at OWWA. Ang tagpong ito ay naganap noong ika- 28 ng Setyembre 2010. / Capitol Photo- Edwin V. Zabarte

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=219&sec=1)

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Water lilies, kung dati ay salot, ngayon ay kabuhayan ang dulot

BATANGAS, Oktubre 17 (PIA) -- Kung ang water lilies na nakabara sa mga daluyan ng tubig ay salot, ngayon sa lungsod ng Batangas ito ay may kabuhayang dulot.

Iba't ibang habi at arte ng disenyo ng tsinelas, pamaypay, picture frame at iba pang personal fixtures ang masayang ipinakita ng mga kababaihan habang sila ay nasa pasinaya ng Arceo GK Village sa Barangay San Pedro.

Si Nida Maderazo, homeowner sa Shell GK Barangay Libjo ay isa sa mga kababaihan na nabiyayaan ng seminar pangkabuhayan tungkol sa paggamit ng tinuyong water lilies bilang raw material ng mga handicrafts na pwedeng pagkakitaan lalo ngayong kapaskuhan.

"Unang una po, kukuha kami ng ng water lily, patutuyuin, lalagyan ng kemikal at pampakintab, kapag natuyo at isaisa pinipirat. Tapos po ay aming ibinubuka, pag malinis na, parang banig, then ginagawa na naming siyang iba't ibang disensyo. Mano-mano pa lang po kasi nagsisimula pa lang po, isang linggo pa lang, kanya kanya idea," paliwanag ni Maderazo.

Idinagdag pa ni Maderazo na ibabahagi nila ang kanilang natutunan sa mga homeowners ng San Pedro kung kinakailangan.

Magugunita na ipinalinis ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha ang ilog sa Barangay Cuta kung saan halos kalahati nito ay puno ng mga water lilies. Napag-alaman din kay Mila Espanola, hepe ng City Social Welfare and Development Office na mayroon nang isinasagawang seminar ang Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services para sa mga kababaihan ng naturang barangay.

Ayon kay Espanola, on-going na ang training para sa mga kababaihan at pinangangambahan nila na baka magkulang sa supply ng water lilies.

Tunay na masasabi na hindi matatawaran ang talento ng mga Pilipino sa pagsasagawa ng mga proyekto mula sa akala ng iba ay wala nang pakinabang. Ang kailangan lamang ay tiyaga at sipag sa mga bagay na nasa ating tabi lamang. (Letty Chua, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=59680)

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NKTI-REDCOP, PIA, magkatuwang sa pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon ukol sa sakit sa bato
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 17 (PIA) -- Magkatuwang na isinagawa ng National Kidney Transplant Institute-Renal Disease Control Program (NKTI-REDCOP) at Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ang isang seminar workshop sa mga iba’t ibang kalahok mula sa sektor ng kalusugan.

Ang nasabing seminar-workshop na may temang “Urinalysis and Approach to the Kidney Diseases”ay dinaluhan ng may 170 kalahok na karamihan ay provincial/municipal/city health officers, rural health officers, mga doktor mula sa district hospitals at Department of Education (DepEd) sa buong CALABARZON region.

Layunin nito na maipaalam ang paggamit ng mga pangunahing pamamaraan upang maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng sakit sa bato.Binigyang-diin dito ang kahalagahang ng urinalysis na bagamat isang simpleng pamamaraan ay malaking bahagi upang malaman ang kalalagayan ng kidney o “bato” ng isang tao.

Ayon kay Dr. Antonio Paraiso, national program manager ng REDCOP na mahalaga ang kaalaman ng mga doctor sa pagpapaliwanag ng resulta ng urinalysis upang mabilisang matukoy kung ang pasyente ay may sakit sa bato at kinakailangan ng agarang lunas. Ito ay upang maiwasan din na humantong sa mas malaking problema tulad ng dialysis na ang karamihan ay nalalaman na lamang kapag nasa ESRD o end-stage renal disease na.

Kaugnay nito, isang press conference sa mga media sa Calabarzon ang isinagawa at dinaluhan ng mga panelist mula sa NKTI-REDCOP at Philippine Society of Nephrology. (PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=59621)

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Daldalita Taping
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Ang Kasal nina Mateo at Carmela

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Daldalita Taping
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Bauan Municipal Hall, an exceptional Art Deco building
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The Heritage Conservation Society - Batangas Chapter found out that the exceptional Art Deco Bauan Municipal Hall in Batangas is scheduled for demolition on October 15, 2011 in violation of Republic Act No. 10066 which prohibits the demolition of structures 50 years or older without the permission of the NCCA. There is also a proposal to demolish the Bauan East Central School for the construction of a terminal.

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These buildings in Bauan, Batangas are architecturally significant. According to Architect Dominic Galicia of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on 20th Century Heritage and NCCA Committee on Monuments and Sites, "There's a remarkable story suggested by the architecture of the municipio and the school. The Art Deco details of the municipio are exceptional, speaking of the wealth of the Commonwealth era. And those municipio details also inform the details of the school, as if to say "let's spread the wealth."

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"The decorative screen of the central bay of the main facade is the most elaborate, with its stylized depictions of agricultural products. The decorative screens of the flanking bays take that theme to a further level of stylization and abstraction. The furthest level of abstraction seems to be reached at the clerestory screens of the school.

"Now, whether there was an actual and literal link between the architecture of the municipio and the school - for example, was the school designed by an architect who apprenticed at the firm that designed the municipio, etc., or was the architectural profession back then just that much more in tune with the "genius loci" or "spirit of the place" that all structures shared a responsiveness to it - I don't know.

"But what I do know is that if those structures are demolished, what will replace them will most likely not hold a candle to them. They won't even strike a match. Much of what my profession builds today oscillates between the vacuous and the vapid."

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Batangas Travel: Famous Panutsa at iba pa

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BRP Gregorio del Pilar at Keppel Shipyard, Bauan Batangas
October 15, 2011
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The BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15) the Philippines’ largest combat vessel currently sits in dry dock at Keppel Batangas Shipyard , the Country’s second largest shipbuilding facility, for refurbishments and minor repairs as well as installation of additional armaments.

BRP Gregorio del Pilar at Keppel Batangas
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Mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura, patuloy na ipinapatupad ng pamahalaang panlalawigan
ni Bhaby Mamerta perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 18 (PIA) ---Patuloy ang pagsusulong ng programang pang-imprakstraktura sa lalawigan, ito ang tiniyak ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto.

Aniya ito ay sapagkat isa sa susi ng pagdami ng mga imbestor ay ang pagkakaroon ng maayos na daan at ang mabilis na pagpasok at pagdadala ng produkto ng lalawigan sa ibang mga lugar.

Dagdag pa ng opisyal, siya ay bukas sa mga imbestor na makatutulong sa lalong pagpapaunlad ng buhay ng mga Batangueno sapagkat bukod sa magbibigay ito ng magandang ekonomiya sa lalawigan ay magdudulot din ito ng dagdag trabaho at kabuhayan sa mga mamamayan.

Bukod pa dito, tinututukan din ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang pangangalaga ng kapaligiran lalo na sa baybayin ng lalawigan upang magin eco-friendly ang mga pamayanang nasasakupan ng mga planta.

Binigyang-diin pa ni Recto na bagama’t investor-friendly ang lalawigan, hindi nya papayagan ang mga imbestor na magiging sanhi ng pagkasira ng kapaligiran at likas na yaman ng probinsya lalo na ang paglabag sa itinakdang environment code ng lalawigan. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

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Gandang Lola
October 12, 2011
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Batangas City Nagpaligsahan sa pagrampa suot ang kanilang nagagandahang mga gowns ang labindalawang kalahok mula sa iba't-ibang barangay sa lungsod para sa Search for Gandang Lola 2011 na bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Senior Citizen's Day na ginanap noong ika-12 ng Oktubre sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum.

Tinanghal na Gandang Lola 2011 si Gng. Florencia Lopez Calpito mula sa barangay 5 na sinamahan ng kaniyang asawa bilang kaniyang konsorte.

Si Lola Florencia ay 69 taong gulang na at sila ay nabiyayaan ng 8 anak at labingwalong mga apo.

Ayon kay Lola Florencia matagal na siyang kinukumbinsi na sumali sa gandang lola.

Aniya, dalawang beses siyang tumanggi sapagkat wala aniya siyang hilig sa mga ganitong contest.

Batangas City Idinagdag pa ni Lola Flor na sa kapipilit ng kaniyang mga kasamahan at ng kanilang mga kabarangay kung kayat siya ay napapayag na sumali sa nasabing kumpetisyon ngayong taong ito.

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Ayon pa rin kay Lola Flor, naging inspirasyon nya para manalo ay ang kanyang asawa at anak.

Aniya malaking bahagi ng kanyang pagkapanalo ay ang suporta ng kanyang mga kabarangay at kapwa senior citizens.

Sinabi pa rin niya na ang pagiging natural sa pagkilos, palaging nakangiti, tamang poise at galing kung paano nya dalhin ang kanyang long gown ang kayang ipinanalo bilang gandang lola 2011.

Samantala bukod sa Gandang Lola 2011 na kanyang napanlunan, nahirang din sila bilang Huwarang Pamilya ng CSWD, Natatanging Pamilya ng Basilica Imaculada Conception at pinarangalan bilang Model Family ng Barangay 5 Batangas City. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City)

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DTI, nagsimula na sa inspeksiyon ng mga Christmas lights; mga uncertified products, sinira
ni Carlo P. Gonzaga

LIPA CITY, Batangas, Oktubre 18 (PIA) ---Binigyang diin ni Batangas Provincial Director Ruel Gonzales ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) na nagsimula na sila sa masusing inspeksiyon ng mga Christmas lights at ibang pang dekorasyong pamasko upang maprotektahan ang mga bumibili.

Sinabi ni Gonzales na ang pagpasok ng “ber months” ay simula na ng bentahan ng mga Christmas lights at ibang dekorasyon kung kaya’t isa ito sa kanilang mga hakbang upang maiiiwas ang mga mamimili mula sa mga depektibong produkto na maaaring pagsimulan ng sunog.

Nagpaalala rin si Gonzales sa publiko na maging maingat sa pamimili at busisiin ng mabuti ang produkto kung may import commodity clearance (ICC) at Philippine standard (PS) mark upang makatiyak na ligtas itong gamitin at may kalidad.

May ilang mapagsamantalang mga negosyante ang posibleng magbenta ng mga produktong luma na o mga natirang supply noong nakalipas na taon na maaaring depektibo na, ayon pa kay Gonzales.

Bunga nito, muling nagbabala si Gonzales sa mga negosyante na huwag ng magbenta ng mga depektibong produkto upang hindi malagay sa panganib ang buhay at kaligtasan ng mga mamimili.

Samantala, naging katuwang ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Rizal ang DTI regional at provincial offices sa pagsira sa mga uncertified products na kumpiskado sa paglabag sa Department Administrative Order (DAO) 2, series 2007 na PS at ICC mark.

Umaabot sa halagang P400,000 ang mga sinirang sub-standard products katulad ng Christmas lights, electrical tapes at wires, lighters, flexible cords na naging tampok sa pagsisimula ng Consumer’s Welfare Month celebration na isinagawa sa compound ng Kapitolyo ng Rizal sa Antilopo City Oktubre 3. (CPG, PIA-Calabarzon)

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1st Taping Week in Taal Batangas

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Pagkakaloob ng bahay sa GK beneficiaries, may kalakip na spiritual formation at training

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 18 (PIA) ---Hindi lamang bahay kundi buhay ang ibinibigay ng Gawad Kalinga (GK) sa kanilang benepisaryo upang maging makabuluhan ang pagtigil nila sa mundong ibinigay ng Poong Maykapal, ito ang binigyang diin Ric Pascua, GK Bukas Loob sa Diyos head, Spiritual Ministry.

Sa isinagawang pasinaya ng Arceo Legacy GK Village sa Barangay San Pedro Oktubre 11, sinabi ni Pascua na bago pa maitayo ang bahay, sila ay nagsasagawa ng spiritual formation at training para sa mga beneficiaries ng mga GK sites sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

"Mag-aalay po kami ng pag-aaral, pagdadasal, module for group-praying community, weekly prayer meeting, bible study. Nais naming maturuan sila, bilang kawan kawan. May mass reading, meditation at sharing upang maiaplay nila sa buhay kung ano ang sinasabi ng Panginoon. Marami kasi sa Katoliko sa ngayon ang di nakakainitindi kaya importante na malaman upang di agad bibitaw," paliwanag pa ni Pascua.

Bagamat ito ay nasa pangangasiwa ng mga Katoliko, wala aniyang pinipiling relihiyon ang maaaring mabiyayaan kung saan mayroon di silang homeowners mula sa Evangelical protestants, Muslim at iba pang relihiyon.

May mahigit na 40 beneficiaries ang pipiliin ng GK upang bumuo ng komunidad sa dalawang ektaryang lupain sa Barangay San Pedro. Iginawad ng Arceo family ang lote sa GK bilang pasasalamat sa mga biyaya na kanilang tinatamasa. Ani Belen Arceo, kinatawan ng pamilya Arceo at balikbayan, sila ay pinuntahan ng anak ni Tony Meloto, GK Founder noong sila ay nasa Missouri, USA at hinikayat na maging bahagi ng proyekto.

Kaugnay nito, binigyang diin ni Meloto, panauhing pandangal sa pasinaya na bawal ang maglalasing, sugarol, babaero at mga taong may masasamang bisyo kapag sila ay nasa GK Village. Ito aniya ang sagot upang mabigyan ng dignidad ang buhay ng isang tao at ng pamilyang Pilipino.

"Ang Gawad Kalinga ay isang nation building. Hayaan nating tayong mga Pilipino ay maging karapatdapat na likha ng Diyos, kaya nating labanan ang kahirapan sa pamamagitan ng ating angking kakayahan na magsama-sama sa ispiritu ng pagtutulungan at pagbibigayan maging anuman ang estado sa buhay," pagtatapos pa ni Meloto. (Letty Chua, PIO-Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

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Tween Phenomenon at SM Lipa City
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Tween Hearts cast is undeniably a crowd drawing stars, their mall show in SM City Lipa can prove that, not to mention the shows soaring ratings.

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Hamilo Coast Regatta 2011 : Celebrating the Coastal Lifestyle

For some reason when I imagine a perfect coastal community, I always picture sailboats. Maybe that’s the reason all those Renaissance artists painted puffy white clouds – they were really thinking of sails.

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The truth is there is little that makes you feel so alive as having the sea breeze in your face and the wind filling your sails. In fact, just watching can put you in a special zone of relaxation. Maybe it’s the endless variations of blue tints and hues…one thing for sure, it is Paradise.

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Acrobatic Show Patok sa Day Care Kids

Events, News | October 13, 2011 by pio

Muling nagtanghal sa lungsod ng Batangas ang Phil. Acrobatic noong October 8, sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum bilang fundraising project ng City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) para sa Day Care Program and Services at gawain sa Children’s Month Celebration tuwing Oktubre.

Mahigit 4,000 day care children ng lungsod at kanilang mga magulang ang nasiyahan at labis na humanga sa mga ipinakitang acrobatics at stunts ng mga performers.

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By Anda (http://withonespast.wordpress.com/about/) on October 19, 2011

The church with its red brick bell tower is an impressive baroque. The interior is worth a look because it has structurally remained intact (although the modern paintings & murals are a bit out of place). Declared a National Cultural Treasure because its construction was supervised by Filipinos. A rare achievement in the 18th century.

Mr. Alix, a local in his 60′s recounts their elders telling them about “countless church legends” and how it was built “piece by piece” making it virtually earthquake proof. I saw small repairs around the church that were not properly done (some portions of the bell tower for example were patched with common cement). It is ideal that all repairs and restoration work are coordinated with authorities for technical direction. Until now, some of our parish priest fails to understand the benefits of this coordination.

The locals appears to be conscious of heritage conservation. There was controversy some years ago when the church allowed the building of McDonalds in its compound. I’m not sure about the details but I heard that the locals opposed to it. My personal opinion is that the parish should have never allowed it.

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Leo Martinez's ancestral house

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Casa Grande - the Lopezes home in Balayan

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An elegant white painted office for once rich Balayan cacao business

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An example of architectural "reuse". This is one of the biggest stone house in town and its looking great!

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Another house owned by the Martinez clan of Balayan. A personal favorite!

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Renovated through the years but still showing the original design of a classic Filipino home

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I was told that the lower floor serves as a mortuary. The upper floor, a study hall (?) That's a strange combo

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About the Author

Anda is a rogue historian, a spiritual traveler, a staunch antiquarian, a photographer wannabe, a zen kusinero, an aviation enthusiast & a student of classic Filipino literature. In his spare time, he works for little known companies so he could fund his personal freedom expeditions.

Paglalagay ng “Batangas” signage sa Taal volcano, isinusulong
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

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BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 19 (PIA) -- Isang resolusyon ang ipinasa ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan kung saan iminumungkahi nito ang paglalagay ng “Batangas” sign na pareho ng “Hollywood” sign sa Estados Unidos.

Ayon kay Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, ipinasa at naaprubahan ang nasabing resolusyon noong Oktubre 5 bilang suporta sa ideya ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto na paglalagay ng “Batangas” sign sa Taal volcano island na siyang magsisilbing heritage at tourism landmark ng lalawigan.

Dagdag pa ni Leviste na ang Taal volcano ang itinuturing na puso ng lalawigan dahilan sa pagiging sentro ng naturang lugar. Ang “Batangas” sign ay isang simpleng istruktura na madaling makakaakit ng mga turista. Ang nasabing istruktura ay magiging kasinglaki ng Hollywood sign sa California na may taas na 45 ft o 14 m at 350 ft o 110m ang haba Binabalak ding gamitin ang parehong font na ginamit sa Hollywood sign.

Ayon pa sa opisyal ang paglalagay ng signage na ito ay magbibigay ng pagkikilanlan sa Taal Lake at volcano bilang bahagi ng lalawigan ng Batangas at hindi ng Tagaytay City na isang lungsod sa lalawigan ng Cavite.

Samantala, sa susunod na linngo ay isasagawa ang ocular inspection sa Taal volcano upang makita kung maaari nga bang magtayo dito ng signage ng lalawigan. Kung sakali ang maging assessment ng provincial engineering, assessor at tourism office ay hindi pumabor sa proyektong may ibang alternatibo naman ang lalawigan para dito.

Ayon kay Emelie Katigbak, officer in charge provincial tourism office, maglalagay ang pamahalaang panlalawigan ng mga floating restaurants sa lawa ng Taal at magbubuo ng mga fishpens na may ilaw at binubuo ang salitang “Ala Eh” bilang palatandaan na nasa lalawigan ng Batangas ang naturang lugar. Isa itong magandang atraksyon sa gabi lalo na sa mga turista. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=59992)

Tourist Attractions & Landmarks in Lipa City
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Clean air, wonderful people and beautiful environment await you in Lipa

From Lipa City, My Community

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The Countdown Continues: 68 days to go before Christmas

United Nations Week
(October 18, 2011 to October 24, 2011)

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Pursuant to Proclamation No. 483. October 18 to 24 2003 and every year thereafter as the United Nations Week. The Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) as the lead agency was designated to plan organize, oversee, and implement, in coordination with other departments and agencies, as well as with the United Nations offices and agencies based in the Philippines, appropriate events and activities in observance and celebration of the United Nations Week in the Philippines.

Frorm www.dilg.gov.ph (http://www.dilg.gov.ph/event.php?id=286)

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Gov for all season vilma santos recto spearheading the 100th death anniversary of gen miguel malvar.

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A.K.A.: Get to Know the Tagline of these Batangas Towns and Cities (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-k-a-get-to-know-the-tagline-of-these-batangas-towns-and-cities/)

Posted on 19 October 2011 by Dyan Hernandez (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-k-a-get-to-know-the-tagline-of-these-batangas-towns-and-cities/)

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Do you know the tagline of your hometown?

Tagline is used by a municipality to promote what is worthy of being, well, promoted. It’s like the ‘selling phrase’ so tourists and investors would go to their town and boost the economy and tourism of their homeland.

Just like Department of Tourism.

We learned of the tagline of these Batangas municipalities and cities during our coverage of the first public presentation of Mutya ng Batangan 2011 candidates.


Agoncillo — Home of Tawilis Festival
Alitagtag — Float Capital of the Philippines
Balete — Land of Honeybees
Batangas City — Industrial Port City of CALABARZON
Bauan — The Town that Refuses to Die
Cuenca — Home of the Bakers and Mt. Maculot
Laurel — Bio-Eco Town of Batangas
Lemery — Home of Fresh Tulingan
Lipa City — Home of Kapeng Barako
Lobo — Atis Capital of the Philippines
Mabini — Diving Capital of the Philippines
Malvar — Home of Falls and Rivers
Mataasnakahoy — Home of Sweet Lanzones
Padre Garcia — Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines
Rosario — Home of Sinukmani Festival
San Jose — Egg Basket of the Philippines
San Juan — Home of Lambayok Festival
San Nicolas — Home of Maliputo Festival and Bird Sanctuary of Batangas
San Pascual — Noted for Its Refineries
Sta. Teresita — Noted for Its Religious Images
Sto. Tomas — Home of Batangas Bulalo
Taal — Home of Balisong
Talisay — Gateway to Taal Batangas and Plant Nursery of the Philippines
Tanauan City — Home of Sumang Magkayakap
Taysan — Home of Passion Fruit
Tingloy — The Only Island Municipality of Batangas


Note: These are the municipalities whose candidates were presented during the event. Do you know the taglines of the remaining towns not included in the list? Share.


Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/a-k-a-get-to-know-the-tagline-of-these-batangas-towns-and-cities/)

One of the best websites..

About the author

Dyan Hernandez - who has written 694 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 and prefers badminton over any other sports, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English.

Calacatchara festival, ipinagdiriwang
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-de Castro

CALACA, BATANGAS, Oktubre 19 (PIA) -- Patuloy ang pagdiriwang ng ika-pitong taon ng Calacatchara festival sa bayang ito na pinasimulan noong Oktubre 15 ng Caracaol De San Rafael, ang prusisyon ng pagpapakita ng mga Calaqueno ang pagmamahal at malugod na pagtanggap sa kapistahan ng patrong San Rafael.

Isinagawa naman noong ika-16 ng Oktubre ang Senior Citizens Day kung saan nabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga Senior citizens na magkaroon ng panahong makapaglibang at makapag-relax sa pamamagitan ng bingo social at raffle draws na pinamahalaan ng Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. Maraming mga matatanda ang nalugod sa nasabing programa sapagkat sila ay nabigyan ng natatanging araw na bahagi ng naturang festival.Source: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=60000&y=2011&mo=10)

Sustaining beauty, preserving nature at Hamilo Coast (http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct19/liv4.html)
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19, 2011 PHILIPPINES

THERE are currently few places just a few hours away from Metro Manila where sightings of turtles, pelagic fishes such as jacks and groupers, giant clams and colorful parrot fish is a regular occurrence.

Pico de Loro Cove, situated within Hamilo Coast, is one such place. Blessed with abundant aquatic wildlife, it is located at the tip of the Verde Island Passage of the Coral Triangle. Covering an area of roughly 1.6 billion acres, the Coral Triangle is known as the world’s epicenter for marine biodiversity.More:www.malaya.com.ph (http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct19/liv4.html)

Kabayan, Are you in favor of having Batangas sign on Taal Volcano?

Hooray for Hollywood’ on Taal Volcano Island
By Jerome Balinton
Inquirer Southern Luzon
2:18 am | Thursday, October 20th, 2011

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HOLLYWOOD, HOLY COW! This is how Taal Volcano would look from the Tagaytay ridge once a giant “Batangas” sign is put up on the island as approved by the Hollywood-inspired Batangas provincial government. The idea was conceived by movie star-Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE GOVERNOR OF BATANGAS

BATANGAS CITY—It was something only a movie star could have conceived.

Why not put up a towering “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano island similar to the “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California?

The provincial council approved on October 5 a resolution supporting the idea of Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the award-winning actress, to erect a hard-to-miss landmark and potential tourism draw, according to Vice Governor Mark Leviste II.

More: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/79089/hooray-for-hollywood-on-taal-volcano-island)

What do you think, kabayan?

The City Government and the City Council of Tagaygay recently are not necessary against the idea but they are not support of it, for them it will create “global reaction” once that plan pushes through, now it's start some interesting conversation here.

There are some who feel that Batangas don’t own Taal Volcano. It is owned by the Republic of the Philippines! If they want to change the landscape of this Philippine treasure, they need to ask the entire country! Others argue that the signage would help establish the identity of the lake and volcano as part of Batangas—and not of Tagaytay City, which lies within the neighboring province of Cavite”
It's a discussion that can be approached from plenty of different directions, so what is your opinion? Should the Government of Batangas continue to push through, or look for alternative programs?
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i say leave Taal volcano to its natural beauty!!!!!!

Robinsons unveils second subdivision project in Batangas
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2011 PHILIPPINES
Robinsons Land Corp. has embarked on building subdivisions in Batangas province through its Robinsons Homes brand.

Robinsons Homes has been steadily growing as a nationwide developer of residential subdivisions with 30 projects in key cities and provinces across the country. In Batangas, it has two projects -Residenza Milano in Brgy. San Isidro, Batangas City and Bloomfields Heights Lipa in Brgy. Tibig, Lipa City.More: www.malaya.com.ph (http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct20/property6.html)

i say leave Taal volcano to its natural beauty!!!!!!

Good opinion, I really hope that Gov. Vi and the Provincial Councils will indeed read your opinion and 'do something' in preserving and maintaining the beauty of Taal Volcano and its lake...:cheers1:

For those who wonder how the storm Pedring and Quiel affected Hamilo Coast.

Here are some photos of Hamilo Coast the day after Typhoon Pedring and Quiel..

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Russian Artists to Tour Phl including Batangas for Creative Expedition (http://dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/newsroom/dfa-releases/3946-russian-artists-to-tour-phl-for-creative-expedition)
Thursday, 20 October 2011


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20 October 2011 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said today that 13 top artists from the Russian Bureau of Creative Expedition are in the country for a 20-day cultural expedition to immerse themselves in the country and paint local scenes, which will be launched as an exhibition.

The visit is to commemorate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Russia, and in line with the declaration of the Philippines as the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Culture Capital.


More dfa.gov.ph (http://dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/newsroom/dfa-releases/3946-russian-artists-to-tour-phl-for-creative-expedition)

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Batangas Hollywood sign' meme goes viral (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236034/technology/batangas-hollywood-sign-meme-goes-viral)
AM MARZOÑA, GMA News
10/20/2011 | 04:35 PM

Filipinos on Twitter and Facebook are reacting to a resolution by the Batangas local government to install a Hollywood-inspired signage bearing the word "Batangas" across Taal Volcano.

The move, meant to draw tourists to the site, has been met largely with disbelief and ridicule online.

Aside from drawing criticism from high-profile Twitter users including Jim Paredes and Carlos Celdran, the resolution has also sparked a wave of digitally manipulated photos poking fun at the apparent absurdity of the proposed signage.

It has even spawned the creation of a Facebook fan page, Hollywood Pilipinas, where people have begun to post and share their own interpretations of the meme.

Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236034/technology/batangas-hollywood-sign-meme-goes-viral)

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Hollywood Pilipinas: The meme
Storified by Nikki Marzoña with editing by tjdimacali


The Batangas local government's move to install its own version of the Hollywood sign on Taal Volcano has been met largely with disbelief and ridicule by Filipino netizens, prompting the birth of a new meme that has gone viral in a matter of hours.


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Pasensiya na Vilma Santos. Naturally pilosopo lang po ang mga Pilipino. http://t.co/p9VtPiIy #HelpDOT #PilipinasTaraNa http://t.co/IiU5VpJl

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Source: www.gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236034/technology/batangas-hollywood-sign-meme-goes-viral)

New meme: Landmarks all over after 'Batangas' in Taal Volcano (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/new-meme--landmarks-all-over-after--batangas--in-taal.html)
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
By Thea Alberto-Masakayan


Creative Pinoys are at it again.

After news broke that Batangas Governor Vilma Santos suggested a "Batangas" sign over Taal Volcano ala the iconic "Hollywood" in California, creative Filipinos are on a photo-editing spree again.

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Photo from the office of the Vice Governor of Batangas

(As demonstrated by the Office of the Vice Governor of Batangas)

The Batangas landmark, which was reportedly approved by the Batangas provincial council through a resolution last October 5, paved the way to several new "ideas" for other tourist destinations.

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Luneta, a famous tourist spot in the Philippine capital, offers a great park and houses several historical landmarks, including the monument of the National Hero Jose Rizal. (That sign may just be an added attraction, right?)

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The majestic Mayon volcano is found in Albay. Known for its "perfect cone" shape, Mayon is among Bicol region's top tourist destinations. Again, this is an altered photo and the true Mayon does not have a sign over it.

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The Kalayaan group of Islands is found off Palawan, and is part of the highly contested Spratly Islands, of which China and Vietnam, among other countries, claim to own. (Altered photo from Hollywood Pilipinas ).

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The Philippines' largest and the world's third largest mall, this mall houses hundreds of stores. It's popular landmark, a huge globe, may just find itself competing with the new sign. (Again, this is an altered photo from Hollywood Pilipinas).

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The windmills of Ilocos Norte not only provide electricity. It's also offers a picturesque view, to the delight of local and foreign tourists.

And here are more!

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Who would've thought?

Source: ph.news.yahoo.com (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/new-meme--landmarks-all-over-after--batangas--in-taal.html)

Pahabol!!

@piacayetano Sen, please stop Ate Vi from putting a Batangas sign on Taal Volcano! It will ruin the view!

From Sen. Pia Cayetano Twitter

P107M infra projects ng DPWH, malapit ng matapos (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=60156&y=2011&mo=10)
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro


BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 20 (PIA) -- Halos 100 porsyentong tapos na ang mga proyekto imprastraktura ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na nagkakahalaga ng P107 milyong piso, ayon kay kay engineer Rosauro Adapon ng District Engineering.

Sinabi ni Adapon na inaasahan nila na ang mga nakahanay na gawain na may allocation noon pang 2010 ay matatapos ngayong Disyembre. Naantala lamang ang mga proyekto dahil sa masyadong nahuli ang pagpapalabas ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ng pondo para sa proyekto.

Samantala, aprubado na ang halagang P37 milyon para sa taong 2012 ngunit kinakailangan na nilang isaayos ang advertisement at bidding ng mga proyekto sa Disyembre 15 bagamat hindi nila maaaring sabihin ang nanalong bidder.

Ayon pa kay Adapon, saka pa lamang nila maia-award sa nanalong bidder ang kontrata kapag dumating na ang allotment at tapos na ang paggawa nila ng work plan at survey sa mga nakalinyang proyekto ng kanilang tanggapan na nakatakdang isakatuparan sa susunod na taon.

Sinabi din ng opisyal na isa sa malaking problema ng kanilang tanggapan ang pagbahang nararanasan sa may bahagi ng Barangay Palanas, Lemery kung saan kapag malakas ang buhos ng ulan ay hindi na madaanan ng mga sasakyan. Aniya, kapag humupa naman ang ulan ay nag-iiwan ito ng putik at buhangin kung kaya't laging may naka-stand by na trak at mga tauhan ang kanilang tanggapan kapag masama ang panahon upang maglinis ng nasabing daan.


More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=60156&y=2011&mo=10)

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From Hollywood Pilipinas Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/hollywoodpilipinas)
Governor Vilma Santos-Recto of Batangas wants to place a Hollywood-style sign on picturesque Taal Volcano. Why not just brand the whole country that way?

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Source: hollywoodpilipinas (http://www.facebook.com/hollywoodpilipinas)

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DepEd Night Presents ‘Batangan: Sulyap sa Duyan ng mga Bayani’ (http://www.alaehfestival.com/news/)
October 18, 2011 By dyan


Press Release from DepEd

Batangan: Sulyap sa Duyan ng mga Bayani is a dance-drama musicale show which will run for 2 hours.


Approval of the Budget by the Schools Division Superintendent

Although already approved by the PSB it has to be approved by the Superintendent.

Different committee were formed and oriented on their duties and responsibilities.

Participants from the different schools started practicing for the dance. We involved five schools near Calaca.

Dagatan NHS- Taysan
Batangas Prov. HSCA-Batangas City
Gov. F. Leviste MNHS-Lemery
Daranlaw Agoncillo MNHS-Calaca
Balayan NHS-Balayan


Rehearsals are scheduled this semestral vacation and all wee hands of November so that the students will not miss their classes.

We will be shooting some Historical places of the Province for ICT presentation in between major parts of the program.


Source: www.alaehfestival.com (http://www.alaehfestival.com/news/)

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Finalists for Main Event – Ala Eh! Festival Photo Contest (September Round) (http://www.alaehfestival.com/news/finalists-for-main-event-ala-eh-festival-photo-contest-september-round/)

FINALISTS – PEOPLE CATEGORY

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Photographer : Ruben Mojares

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Finalists for Main Event – Ala Eh! Festival Photo Contest (September Round) (http://www.alaehfestival.com/news/finalists-for-main-event-ala-eh-festival-photo-contest-september-round/)

FINALISTS – PLACE CATEGORY

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Photographer : Chris Tionko

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Photographer : Edwin Lazaro Barrion

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Photographer : Ruben Mojares

Source: www.alaehfestival.com (http://www.alaehfestival.com/news/finalists-for-main-event-ala-eh-festival-photo-contest-september-round/)

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Watch Ms. Claire dela Fuente's Protege, Jensen Teñoso's performance of "I Believe" by Fantasia Barrino at the 1st live gala night in SM Mall of Asia on Oct. 16,2011.

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To all my relatives and friends, this is my video of my performance in our first gala night. God Bless! Jesus Loves You!
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SONA: Taal planong lagyan ng mala-Hollywood sign (http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/95768/sona-taal-planong-lagyan-ng-mala-hollywood-sign)

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NTG: Panayam kay Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto (http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/95816/ntg-panayam-kay-batangas-gov-vilma-santos-recto)

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Leviste defends Hollywood-like sign in Batangas (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/21/11/leviste-defends-hollywood-sign-batangas)
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Posted at 10/21/2011 10:31 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Batangas Vice-Governor Marc Leviste on Friday defended a proposal to erect a landmark in Batangas similar to the iconic "Hollywood" sign in Los Angeles after it drew flak in various social networking sites.

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In a statement, Leviste said the proposal to erect a giant "Batangas" signage on Taal Volcano in letters 14 meters tall is part of the holistic Tourism Development Plan for Taal Lake and Volcano and is still being studied.



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Gov Vilma, pinapakalma ang mga kritiko sa planong paglalagay ng signage sa Taal volcano (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236142/pinoyabroad/gov-vilma-pinapakalma-ang-mga-kritiko-sa-planong-paglalagay-ng-signage-sa-taal-volcano)
10/21/2011 | 05:02 PM

MANILA – Hindi umano dapat magkaroon ng overreaction sa planong paglalagay ng signage na mala-Hollywood sa Taal volcano dahil pinag-aaralan pa lamang ito, ayon kay Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto.

Sa panayam sa telepono ng News To Go ng GMA News TV, ipinaliwanag ni Ate Vi na ang paglalagay ng signage sa Taal ay bahagi lamang umano ng mas malaking programa na pinaghahandaan ng lokal na pamahalaan upang mapalakas ang turismo sa Batangas.



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Gov. Vi on big sign on Taal: 'Definitely an enhancement' (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236105/special-reports/gov-vi-on-big-sign-on-taal-definitely-an-enhancement)
10/21/2011 | 12:16 PM

Movie star-turned-politician Vilma Santos-Recto finally spoke up to defend her controversial idea to place a giant Batangas sign on Taal Volcano, perhaps the nation's most famous vista. "Definitely ito'y enhancement," the governor of Batangas said on the morning program News To Go. "Iyon ay pagpapakilala lamang na you are in Batangas now and Taal Lake is one of the landmarks of Batangas."


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Vilma draws flak for 'Hollywood' sign on Taal (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/21/11/vilma-draws-flak-hollywood-sign-taal)
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Posted at 10/21/2011 3:28 PM

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos

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Tells critics of plan to stop over-reacting

MANILA, Philippines - Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto is getting flak over the province's plan to erect a landmark similar to the iconic Los Angeles’ “Hollywood” sign on Taal Volcano.

Pinoy netizens turned to microblogging sites Facebook and Twitter to express their disapproval.

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Phivolcs: Batangas sign poses no risk (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/80173/phivolcs-batangas-sign-poses-no-risk)
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2:24 am | Friday, October 21st, 2011

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HOLLYWOOD, HOLY COW! This is how Taal Volcano would look from the Tagaytay ridge once a giant “Batangas” sign is put up on the island as approved by the Hollywood-inspired Batangas provincial government. The idea was conceived by movie star-Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. PHOTO FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE GOVERNOR OF BATANGAS

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is posing no objection to the Batangas government’s controversial plan to install a Hollywood-like sign on Taal Volcano Island.

Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum said having such a sign would not run counter to the agency’s ban on permanent structures on the island.

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Batangas Provincial PESO, Kampeon sa Parangal ng DOLE (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=297)
October 17, 2011

Kabilang sa pinarangalan ang Public Employment Service Office (PESO) ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas nang kilalanin ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at PESO Phil., Inc. ang mga outstanding PESO ng bansa sa 11th National PESO Congress noong Oktubre 5-7, 2011 sa Davao City.

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Posted on Governor Vilma's Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vilma-Santos-Recto/349861953489)
STATEMENT ON BATANGAS LANDMARK IDEA (http://www.facebook.com/notes/batspio-capitol/statement-on-batangas-landmark-idea/303747762984687)
by Batspio Capitol on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 5:01pm

The issue regarding the Batangas Landmark on the Taal Volcano is just a proposal. Nothing is final yet. The people who are reacting negatively made it appear very sensationalized. And this boiled down to lots of criticisms circulating about the governor. However, Governor Vilma Santos Recto is unaware of the interview as well as the article that was published on the newspaper......

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Formal Statement of Vice Governor Mark Leviste re: Batangas sign idea

Good morning! A lot has been said about the idea of putting-up a Batangas sign in Taal Volcano island. Yesterday, we witnessed the good, the bad & the ugly, and to the best of our ability, we patiently & objectively replied/answered queries. As such, I would like to clarify and reiterate the following facts:

1. The idea is ONLY PART of the holistic tourism development plan for Taal lake & volcano which actually includes the idea of having floating restaurants, to promote the area for outdoor adventure, etc....


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Thank you Inquirer, GMA 7 and Cybercritics....^^

Cyber critics: ‘Batangas-wood’ topples DPWH’s ‘The Inspectors’
Or how 'Ate Vi na walang malay' woke up with a real nightmare (http://technology.inquirer.net/5623/cyber-critics-%E2%80%98batangas-wood%E2%80%99-topples-dpwh%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98the-inspectors%E2%80%99/)
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INQUIRER.net
3:58 am | Friday, October 21st, 2011

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MANILA, Philippines—Public officials nowadays should be careful of their actions and fear not only activists, incorruptible newspaper columnists and television-radio commentators. Here are the ultra-creative cyber critics—mostly anonymous—ready to crucify them with a little help from Photoshop....

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Pasensya na kayo kay Ate Vi at ganitong mga projects and kanyang naiisipan. Tulad ng ginawa niya sa Lipa. Nagpagawa ng water fountains bago pumasok ng bayan para maging breeding ground ng lamok. Ipinaayos ang mga sidewalk na meron pang kunyari ay handicap access - na pag namali ka ng lakad ay siguradong ikaw ay magiging handicap. Malaking tulong ang pagigi niyang artista dahil alam niya laruin ang media para lahat ng press releases ay positive. Pero anong magagawa natin, siya ang ibinoto ng mga tanga-Lipa para mayor at mga tanga-Batangas para gobernador.

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Guest who? Who will be the final Guest of 100 Days to Heaven!

The final guest to be.....

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The Unbeatable, STAR FOR ALL SEASONS - Ms. Vilma Santos

Sa remaining weeks ng 100 Days, si Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto ang magiging panauhin. Ngayon (October 21) ang teyping ng said episode. Kukunan ito sa Kapitolyo ng Batangas.

Expect a riot atmosphere sa Batangas Capitol when 100 Days casts, invade Ate Vi’s palace.


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Bishop Arguelles supports 'Batangas' marker (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/338561/bishop-arguelles-supports-batangas-marker)
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO
October 21, 2011, 6:56pm

“The only thing is that people don’t know that the beauty is with us and they think that it is in Cavite. I think it’s also good to be recognized,” Arguelles said in an interview.

“I tell my foreign visitors, you know Cavite has the money, but Batangas has the beauty. But we are happy with the beauty, we don’t care about the money,” added Arguelles.

More: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/338561/bishop-arguelles-supports-batangas-marker)

mas maganda nga na may marker para alam natin na batangas talaga, ano ba ang pinupunta ng tao sa tagaytay? diba taal lake? hindi yung taas ng lugar dahil mas maganda ang view sa antipolo kesa sa tagaytay pag wala ang taal lake.



sana in 3 months malagyan na kaagad

Pasensya na kayo kay Ate Vi at ganitong mga projects and kanyang naiisipan. Tulad ng ginawa niya sa Lipa. Nagpagawa ng water fountains bago pumasok ng bayan para maging breeding ground ng lamok. Ipinaayos ang mga sidewalk na meron pang kunyari ay handicap access - na pag namali ka ng lakad ay siguradong ikaw ay magiging handicap. Malaking tulong ang pagigi niyang artista dahil alam niya laruin ang media para lahat ng press releases ay positive. Pero anong magagawa natin, siya ang ibinoto ng mga tanga-Lipa para mayor at mga tanga-Batangas para gobernador.

tanga-Lipa???tanga-Batangas????galing mo ha...
Anong masasabi nyo mga tanga-Lipa at tanga-Batangas daw?

Environment groups buck Batangas' tourism project (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=63&articleId=739984)

MANILA, Philippines - Environment groups joined the fray yesterday in opposing a plan to build a Hollywood-type signage on the slope of Taal Volcano “to highlight the beauty” of Batangas.....

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University of Batangas Remains Undefeated in NCAA South (http://www.ub.edu.ph/News.aspx?NewsID=173)
Posted: October 18, 2011


The senior basketball men’ team of University of Batangas remains unbeaten since it was officially accepted into the NCAA South hosted by First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) last season. So far, it boasts of an undefeated slate of nine wins out of nine games (9/9) since the season opened last August 19, 2011 in San Beda-Alabang....

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Phivolcs approves Taal signage plan (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/9745-phivolcs-approves-taal-signage-plan)
Written by : Jing Villamente and Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz

THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) gave its nod to the much-ballyhooed plan of the Batangas provincial government to put up a large “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano island as a “me-too” gesture to the iconic “Hollywood” signage in Los Angeles, California.
Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum said that putting up a signage at Taal Volcano was fine as long as the project did not involve any human settlement on the island....

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PEP: Jennylyn Mercado interviews Gov Vilma Santos-Recto (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/236221/showbiz/pep-jennylyn-mercado-interviews-gov-vilma-santos-recto)
10/22/2011 | 02:17 PM

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Not to be missed this Sunday (October 23) sa Showbiz Central ang exclusive one-on-one interview ni Jennylyn Mercado kay Star for all Seasons at Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto.

Dinayo pa ng Starstruck Ultimate Female Survivor at ngayo'y celebrated TV host ng Showbiz Central si Governor Vi sa Batangas City...


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BT: Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto: Pinag-aaralan pa ang pagpapatayo ng sign sa Taal Volcano (http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/95835/bt-gov-vilma-santos-recto-pinag-aaralan-pa-ang-pagpapatayo-ng-sign-sa-taal-volcano)

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24oras: Planong ala-Hollywood sign sa Bulkang Taal, ipinagtanggol ni Gov. Vi (http://www.gmanews.tv/video/95903/24oras-planong-ala-hollywood-sign-sa-bulkang-taal-ipinagtanggol-ni-gov-vi)

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LIPA ARCHBISHOP RAMON ARGUELLES: ‘Cavite has money but Batangas has beauty’ (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/80849/%E2%80%98cavite-has-money-but-batangas-has-beauty%E2%80%99)
By Jerome Balinton, Jocelyn R. Uy
Inquirer Southern Luzon
1:15 am | Saturday, October 22nd, 2011


This ought to comfort beleaguered Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto: “Cavite has the money but Batangas has the beauty.” The remark was made on Friday by Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles in the course of defending Recto’s much-ridiculed idea of mounting a giant “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano as a way of claiming it and the lake surrounding it as the province’s own....

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Saksi: Pulso ng Youscoopers sa Taal sign proposal (http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/95774/saksi-pulso-ng-youscoopers-sa-taal-sign-proposal)

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Busy as a Vi (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/18299/busy-as-a-vi/vilma-santos-4)
By: Bayani San Diego Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 22, 2011 | 9:01 pm

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Following a deluge of intrigues over the planned construction of a “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano, Governor Vilma Santos is going on a two-week Asian holiday with hubby Ralph Recto and their son Ryan...

More: entertainment.inquirer.net (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/18299/busy-as-a-vi/vilma-santos-4)

Advanced happy birthday Governor Vi, When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn, again on behalf of my family, more power and advanced happy birthday....:wave::wave::wave:

Support Protege Jensen Kyra Tenoso in Protege first live elimination tonight...

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JOIN US TO SUPPORT JENSEN AT THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG BREAK'S LIVE ELIMINATION FOR THE FIRST TIME, TONIGHT AT SM MALL OF ASIA CENTERSTAGE.

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Voting will begin at the start of elimination while the results will also be revealed tonight.


Hi everyone, please watch and VOTE me in PROTEGE over GMA7 at 8:15pm. The text voting instruction will be announced at the start of the show kaya tutok na sa GMA7.
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Kababayan kong Batangueño, Mamaya na....
Please pray and support THE PRIDE OF BATANGAS, El Gamma Penumbra in Grand Finals, tonight

EL GAMMA PENUMBRA - Grand Finals Pilipinas Got Talent 3
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Please vote for them : Text PGT EL send to 2331-Globe,TM,Sun. 231-Smart,t&t.

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Hollywood-like sign in Batangas will teach tourists about geography, says Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles (http://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/49622/hollywood-like-sign-in-batangas-will-teach-tourists-about-geography-says-lipa-archbishop-ramon-arguelles)

Inquirer.net reports that Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles defended Batangas Governor Vilma Santo-Recto's proosal to mount a giant "Batangas" sign on Taal Volcano. The archbishop issued several statements supporting the idea via a phone interview last Friday, October 21

Acording to the report, Arguelles believed that "tourists, especially foreigners, are unaware that Taal Volcano is part of Batangas province, and not of the adjoining province of Cavite." Arguelles said...


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It’s Not About Winning 2 MILLIONS – It’s About Winning Our Hearts


Itinaas nyo muli ang Bandera ng Batangas
El Gamma Penumbra is the true winner in our hearts!
THE WHOLE BATANGAS IS SOOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!
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ShowbizCentral: Gov. Vi, inaming labis na naaapektuhan ng mga intriga

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Governor Vilma Santos on proposed signage on Taal Volcano: "To attract [tourists]—iyon ang intensyon. But again, na-misinterpret." (http://www.pep.ph/news/31596/Governor-Vilma-Santos-on-proposed-signage-on-Taal-Volcano-To-attract-%5Btourists%5D%E2%80%94iyon-ang-intensyon.-But-again,-na-misinterpret.)

Paliwanag kaagad niya, "Ganito yan... hindi ko alam kung bakit nagkaroon ng interview [sa ilang tao niya sa provincial government ng Batangas] in the first place. "Hindi ako ang in-interview diyan....

More: www.pep.ph (http://www.pep.ph/news/31596/Governor-Vilma-Santos-on-proposed-signage-on-Taal-Volcano-To-attract-%5Btourists%5D%E2%80%94iyon-ang-intensyon.-But-again,-na-misinterpret.)

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Also some photos in the Em Esber Blog 2 :

MV Eastern Endeavor at Keppel Shipyard, Bauan Batangas - 15th Oct. 2011

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The Countdown continues: 62 days to go before Christmas 2011

Today is CALACATCHARA FESTIVAL in Calaca, Batangas

The event focuses on the identity of the Calaca as a fast growing town and the ingenuity of its people in the production of Atsara, a native appetizer and a common gift or “pasalubong” to visitors. The festival is highlighted with a street dancing competition, agri-fair, Atsara Olympics, karambola, float parade competition and the Search for Mr. and Ms. Calaca.

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Don Leon Apacible's 150th Birth Anniversary (http://sayangtist.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/leon-apacible-150/)
October 25, 2011


Isang anyaya sa iyong pagdalo

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Leon Apacible – Lawyer, Soldier, Public Servant

Already a successful lawyer and Judge of the Court of First Instance of Batangas City, Don Leon Apacible was also a clandestine rebel by 1890s, when his house became a meeting place of the resistance leaders. In 1892, the colonial government discovered his activities and he was deported to Lepanto in the Mountain Province. Upon his return he joined General Miguel Malvar’s forces. As formidable a warrior as he was a lawyer, by 1898 he commanded his own forces in Batangas....

Continue reading: sayangtist.wordpress.com (http://sayangtist.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/leon-apacible-150/)

A Blogger Disappointed after El Gamma Penumbra's loss in the Final

Disappointed On El Gamma Penumbra’s Defeat At Pilipinas Got Talent (http://theblackfedorablog.com/2011/10/disappointed-on-el-gamma-penumbras-defeat-at-pilipinas-got-talent/)


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I was one of the thousands who got disappointed over the defeat of El Gamma Penumbra at Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 3 Grand Finals. Well, I have nothing against the Maansinhon Trio who garnered the top votes and emerged as winners, they can sing well BUT the competition is all about talent. We Filipinos are great singers, no question about that but again, I’m basing on talent other than singing. C’mon, there are singing competitions being aired on tv and the PGT is a totally different ballgame....

Continue reading theblackfedorablog.com (http://theblackfedorablog.com/2011/10/disappointed-on-el-gamma-penumbras-defeat-at-pilipinas-got-talent/)

El Gamma Penumbra (http://www.kotsengkuba.com/el-gamma-penumbra/)
by Noel Cabacungan on October 24, 2011

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El Gamma Penumbra of Tanauan City, Batangas may not have been hailed the grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 but the way they have depicted almost every tourist spots in the Philippines in a truly creative musical performance is more than enough to make the country proud.....

More: www.kotsengkuba.com (http://www.kotsengkuba.com/el-gamma-penumbra/)

PGT Season 3 Grand Finals winner result creates controversy among fans, El Gamma Penumbra favored (http://www.batangastoday.com/pgt-season-3-grand-finals-winner-result-creates-controversy-among-fans-el-gamma-penumbra-favored/18034/)
By Angel Cuala on Oct 24, 2011


Apparently, a lot of spectators were surprised when their names were called and some of them used Twitter to voice out their concerns, particularly disappointed fans of El Gamma Penumbra....

More www.batangastoday.com (http://www.batangastoday.com/pgt-season-3-grand-finals-winner-result-creates-controversy-among-fans-el-gamma-penumbra-favored/18034/)

Another Bloggers disappointed in PGT'S selection process...

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Maasinhon Trio wins Pilipinas Got Talent 2011 Season 3 Grand Finals (http://www.internetphilippines.com/tv-shows/maasinhon-trio-wins-pilipinas-got-talent-2011-season-3-grand-finals/)
October 24th, 2011 posted by Philippines Review


I didn’t think that the Maasinhon Trio will actually prevail to be the big winners in the recently concluded result of the Pilipinas Got Talent 2011 Season 3 grand finals. I am personally voting for the El Gamma Penumbra with excellent show of unique talent plus add to this their unique way of displaying support to the Philippines as our country.

I’m just not sure if it really is based from the votes cast by the viewing audience because if this is so, I believe that the contest is not really based in talent and shouldn’t be called Pilipinas Got Talent. By this system, it should be based on money and since we all know that votes cast is where most money spent or cast in the vote, then the winner is not really based in talent in reality...

More www.internetphilippines.com (http://www.internetphilippines.com/tv-shows/maasinhon-trio-wins-pilipinas-got-talent-2011-season-3-grand-finals/)

Most Trending Topic on twitter:

PGT Grand finals controversy

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Definitely a new Kapuso singer is born...

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October 23, 2011 Elimination Round

As for tonight’s performances (October 23, 2011) our very own Jensen Teñoso is now number 2 in fan ranking

heey guys. Vote for me now :) type PROTEGE JENSEN and send to 367 for smart and 2344 for globe. I really need your support! PLEASE! ty! ;) GODBLESS! ;)

Protege Jensen Kyra Tenoso

Tula para sa Calatagan (http://fhren.com.ph/forum/index.php?topic=7880.0)
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CALATAGAN, BATANGAS
mula sa panulat ni Guiller N. Jose

Ang isipin ka'y anong sayang dulot sakin.
lalo na't makita ka at saki'y maglambing.
yakap mo't halik ay sya kong laging nanaisin
pagkat sapat ng dahilan para ako ay gumising

aaminin kong ako'y bilango't bihag mo
pagkat pwede mong alipinin hangang nais mo.
gawin mo iyan at ituri mong aking pangako.
basta't hiling ko lang saki'y wag ka lang lalayo.

nagdaan pa ang mga gabi at tayo'y nagpanagpo
magdamag tayong magkasama at napuno ng pagsuyo.
hangang sa marating natin ang hiwaga ng paraiso
kung saan ang aking mga imahinasyon ay nagkatotoo.

magkahalong saya't lungkot
dahil bukas ikaw ay lalayo.
parehas nating iiwan
lahat ng ating naumpisahan

at bigla kang nawala at sakiy' lumisan
sabay tayong nagpaalam ng walang sapat na dahilan
parehas nating nilisan ang Bayan ng CALATAGAN
kung saan tayo'y duon unang nagkakilala.....

Sulong Calatagan
By Dante Vicedo Perinal

Sa matinding pananabik sa bayang tinubuan
Panulat ko’y inapuhap at muling iniumang
Nagsimulang magbalangkas ng mga kaisipan
Kung paano nga ba aangat mahal kong Calatagan

Ang utak ng makata ay di kayang igapos
Ikulong mo man ito ay mandin naglalagot
Bigkisin mo man siya sa mga paa at gulamot
Bagkus pang makalilikha ng mga tula at palabok

Ang tunay na malasakit sa bayan ay masusukat
Hindi sa pamamagitan ng puna at mga dakdak
Kundi sa kaparaanan ng pagkilos at pagtupad
Palaging taglay sa isipan kung ano ang maiaambag

Ang pagmamaramot sa kapwa ay atin nang isantabi
Huwag ipagkait ang papuri sa gumawa ng mabuti
Pigilan yaong dilang walang magandang masasabi
Magiging sanhi lamang ng pagkakabahagi

Iwaksi na natin ang matandang hidwaan
Alitang nag-ugat pa sa mga ninuno ng angkan
Ilibing na sa limot ang ngalit nitong bagang
Huwag nang maghiganti ipagpasa-Diyos na lamang

Sino man sa tungkulin ang nakaluklok sa pwesto
Suportahan sana natin kahit di mo sila gusto
Nararapat bigyang galang at saka irespeto
Paggalang mo na rin sa kababayang bumoto

Kabalintunaan man ang mga nangyayari
Ating inaasahan ay hindi pa naisisilbi
Hanapin mandin natin ang ginawang mabuti
Umayos ka igan at huwag laging manisi

Kahit paano’y kinapulutan ng isang magandang aral
Kasabihang pinalaganap ng pangulong pumanaw
Kung pagninilayan mo ay syang susi ng tagumpay
“Sa ikauunlad ng bayan, disiplina ang kailangan”

Matuto tayong magalak sa tagumpay ng kapwa
Huwag bigyang puwang kaisipang talangka
Disiplina sa sarili ay pairaling lubha
Upang yaring bayan umunlad sumagana

Halina mahal kong kapwa taga Calatagan
Magkaisa tayo sa kapakanan ng bayan
Muli nating buhayin ang diwa ng bayanihan
Ipagpatuloy natin ang kulturang kinagisnan

Calatagan kong Mahal
By Dante Vicedo Perinal

Kailan man Calatagan ay di ka nawalay
Sa puso’t isipan sa tuwina ika’y taglay
Saan mang sulok makarating ng sandaigidigan
Ikaw pa rin ang irog ko at mahal kong bayan

Sa iyong pagdaraos ng Sandaang taon
Puso ko’y lubos galak na may nilalayon
Hangad na makauwi sa mismong selebrasyon
Nang pagkatatag mo sa matibay na pundasyon

Laging nakikibalita sa mga kaganapan
At mga usapin sa bayang kinagisnan
Ginagamit lahat ang mga paraan
Upang kahit paano lumbay ay maibsan

Sinamantala na rin bagong teknolohiya
Makabalita lamang sa bayang sinisinta
FB, Friendster, Skype, at YM sinalihan na
Di nanghihinayang kahit mahal may tawag pa

Ano nga ba ang taglay mo aking lupang tinubuan
Bakit laging nananabik na muling masilayan
Ang iyong mamamayan may likas na katangian
Magaganda ang ugali kung makisama’y kainaman

May mga panahong nagkakaalitan
Dahil sa iba-ibang pananaw sa buhay
Usaping pulitikal minsan ay umiiral
Iisa lang ang mithiin kabutihan ng Calatagan

Munti at payak man na bayang maituturing
Subalit mga anak mo ay tunay na magagaling
Parang iisang pisa magkakakilala mandin
Hindi yumayabang saan man makarating

Taglay mong likas yaman ay tunay na natatangi
Na di mo makikita sa ibang lugar at mga lipi
Kaya naman ang anak mo’y hangad laging makauwi
Matikman ang hiyas mong sa tuwina’y minimithi

Ang suman mo’y ibang iba sa mga natikman na
Sa banyagang bansa o malayong probinsya
Laman dagat mo’y manamis-namis at may kakaibang lasa
Pati na rin ang pasapit ng Calatagenyong magsasaka

Kaya naman aking sinta dini ay nagsisikap
Sa malayong bansa di alintana ang hirap
Kumakayod araw-gabi nang sa ganon makaipon
Sa piling mo rin pipisan pagdating ng panahon

Calataguenyo
by Guiller Nanit Jose

dine sa aming bayan sangdaang taon ang nakalipas
nang umpisang isulat ang gintong kasaysayan.
sa timog kanluran may bagong silang
isang bayang bina baha ng likas na yaman

ang bayan ng calatagan mistulang sintang dilag
pagkat tunay na marilag may ngiting abot sinag
tulad ng parolang cape santiagong bantayog
na sa gitna ng kadiliman ay nagbigay liwanag

karagatan dito'y mistulang hanguan ng biyaya
pagkat ganyan ang baybaying tunay na pinagpala
may butanding pawikang dito'y nabisita
ito ang banyang 100 taon ng may kalinga

may mga banyaga, ang dito'y nadayo
pagkat ang yaman dito'y sadyang sigurado.
sariwang isda, hipon, sugpo at alimango
sadyang yamang hindi na maglalaho...

may mga bayaning dito ay isinilang
sixto atienza yaon ang kanyang ngalan
at marami pang iba ngayon ay nasa kalayuan
pagkat sila'y ofw, bayani ng bayan

Dine'y ang mayora masipag at maganda
laging nakahanda sa pagtulong sa kapwa
tunay na lingkod bayan na may kalinga
yan ang serbisyong marunong magkusa.

halina't tayo na lucsuhin natin ang kahirapan
tulad ng mga kalsada papasok ng bayan
halina't tayo na dito'y magdaan
upang ating mabagtas ang lugar ng kaunlaran.

From a blogger who recently went back "home"...;-) (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)
Posted at Nasugbu.ph (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)

Nasugbu in My Mind (http://www.lifesomundane.net/2011/10/nasugbu-in-my-mind.html?utm_source=BP_recent)
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This is a corollary to my earlier story Travelling to Nasugbu: Then, Now. As I wrote, I had not been to the place in 15 or 16 years; and the changes – in many places – have rendered the town almost unrecognizable from what I carry inside my head as memories of the place....

Continue reading www.lifesomundane.net (http://www.lifesomundane.net/2011/10/nasugbu-in-my-mind.html?utm_source=BP_recent)

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One-on-one interview ni Jennylyn Mercado kay Gov. Vilma Santos

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Another Blogger disappointed in PGT's CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Pilipinas Got Talent 3: 'El Gamma Penumbra deserves to win' - Twitter users (http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/10/pilipinas-got-talent-3-el-gamma.html)

Pilipinas Got Talent has declared the singing trio of Bonifacio Salumbre, Andrew Sanchez, and Licinio Lolo, the Maasinhon Trio, as its third grand winner during a live final results episode on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Some of the netizens, however, expected a different result. They thought it was the shadow players, El Gamma Penumbra, who would bring home the crown that night....

More: noypistuff.blogspot.com (http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/10/pilipinas-got-talent-3-el-gamma.html)

A blogger shocked over El Gamma penumbra defeat

Monday, October 24, 2011
EL GAMMA PENUMBRA : PHILIPPINE TALENT AS ITS BEST (http://efd-thenonconformist.blogspot.com/2011/10/el-gamma-penumbra-philippine-talent-as.html)

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El Gamma Penumbra performed a well-crafted silhouette act in Pilipinas Got Talent finals night. While the other finalists turned in great performances as well, El Gamma Penumbra did a lot more. The group showed the creativity, skill and nationalism that lie within the very soul of Filipinos...

More: efd-thenonconformist.blogspot.com (http://efd-thenonconformist.blogspot.com/2011/10/el-gamma-penumbra-philippine-talent-as.html)

From a blogger who recently went back "home"...;-) (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)
Posted on Nasugbu.ph (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)

Nasugbu in My Mind (http://www.lifesomundane.net/2011/10/nasugbu-in-my-mind.html?utm_source=BP_recent)
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ang laki na ng pinagbago ng nasugbu..last punta ko ka brgy.kalayo ay noong 2006 pa..nag beach po kami doon..ang ganda ng mga tanawin:)

Netizens expressed disappointment over the result of PGT season 3 (http://www.quotednews.com/2011/10/24/netizens-expressed-disappointment-over-the-result-of-pgt-season-3/)
by raijin on October 24, 2011

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Hosts Luis and Billy with El Gama Penumbra

As the new Grand winner of “Pilipinas Got Talent season 3” has been proclaimed last night, many have expressed their disappointment over the internet regarding the result of the talent show.

Other netizens have voiced out their opinion through different social networking sites saying that they are unhappy with the winners of PGT.

More: www.quotednews.com (http://www.quotednews.com/2011/10/24/netizens-expressed-disappointment-over-the-result-of-pgt-season-3/)

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Some netizens dissatisfied with 'PGT' results (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/some-netizens-dissatisfied-pgt-results)
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/24/2011 5:50 PM

MANILA, Philippines – While the winners of ABS-CBN talent show “Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3” were already named, several netizens admitted that they were not happy with the results.

Many of them were disappointed that the voting system of the contest was not anymore based on talents but on popularity....

More: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/some-netizens-dissatisfied-pgt-results)

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ShowbizCentral: Gov. Vi interview continuation (http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/95998/showbizcentral-gov-vi-may-mga-inilahad-sa-tunay-na-samahan-nila-ni-luis)

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Dulaang pangmamimili sa Batangan, tampok sa consumer’s awareness month (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=60697)
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 24 (PIA) -- Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Consumer’s Awareness Month, isinagawa ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Batangas Provincial Office ang "Dulaang Pangmamimili sa Batangan 2011" sa The Event Center, SM City Batangas Oktubre 20.

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=60697)

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Makban Plant
October 19, 2011

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Binigyan ng mga opisyal ng Aboitiz Power Inc. ng operations briefing ang delegasyon ng lalawigan ng Batangas na pinangungunahan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto sa isinagawang pag bisita ng mga ito sa loob ng Makban Geothermal Power Plant na nasasakupan ng Sto-Tomas Batangas. Layunin ng pag bisita na alamin ang kasalukyang kapasidad ng mga planta ng enerhiya at mapalawak pa ang ugnayan ng Pamahalaang Panlalwigan at mga pribadong sektor na siyang nagpapatakbo at nangangasiwa ng planta./ Capitol Photo/PIObatangas.

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=221&sec=1)

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Activities in Bauan and Cuenca Batangas
(October 17, 2011)

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Paggunita Kay General Miguel Malvar
October 19, 2011

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Pinangunahan ni Vice President Jejomar Binay ang komemorasyon ng ika-100 anibersaryo ng kamatayan ng Bayaning Batangueño Heneral Miguel Malvar sa bayang sinilangan nito sa Sto. Tomas Batangas. Kasama sa pag-gunita sa kabayanihan at kamatayan ang mga opisyal ng Lalawigan ng Batangas na sina Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Sto. Tomas Mayor Renato Federico, Akbayan Party List Representative, Risa Hontiveroz –Baraquiel at mga malapit na kamag-anak at opisyal ng National Historic Commission./ Capitol Photo/ Batangas PIO

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=7&id=222&sec=1)

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Congratulations to
MS. JILLIAN KRISTIN ATIENZA DEVEZA
of DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-LIPA
who made to top 6 place with 92.71 rating
in the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination
for October 2011

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Gawad Kalinga, “act of patriotism” - Meloto (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=60697)

BATANGAS CITY, Oktubre 24 (PIA) -- Ang Gawad Kalinga (GK) ay hindi acts of charity kundi acts of patriotism, ito ang buod ng mensahe ng Ramon Magsaysay Awardee na si Tony Meloto, Founder ng GK.

"Ang pagmamahal sa Diyos ay pagmamahal sa kapwa at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ang paglilimos sa mahihirap ay karamihan ay dahil sa takot sa Diyos. Subalit kung ito ay maguugat sa pagmamahal, ito ay nagiging acts of patriotism o pagkamakabayan," ani Meloto....

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Phil-Job Net Achievement (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=220&sec=1)
October 17, 2011

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Ipiniresinta kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang parangal na iginawad ng Phil-Job Net sa Batangas Public Employment Service Office (PESO) na pinamumunuan ni PACD-PESO Chief Pedrito Martin Dijan Jr.(ikatlo sa kaliwa) bilang Applicant Registration Champion para sa taong 2011. Sumaksi rin sa okasyon bilang pagpapakita ng suporta sa Job creation program ng lalawigan sina Vice –Governor Mark Leviste kasama sina Provincial Board Members; Mark Lawrence Alvarez Alfredo Cororna, Divina Balba, at Amado Carlos Bolilia at PESO Coordinators Razel Ingco at Irene Valdez/ Capitol photo/ Edwin V. Zabarte

More: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=220&sec=1)

Signs of dementia (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=739973)
PEPE DON'T PREACH By Pepe Diokno
(The Philippine Star) Updated October 22, 2011

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A recent newspaper report says the idea is the brainchild of Governor Vilma Santos. The purpose is to establish Taal as a part of Batangas, and not of Tagaytay City.

Also, to be sure that nobody else takes Taal, Vilma Santos has just licked it. (Try claiming the volcano now, Cavite! It has her laway.)

Now, I think this is a brilliant idea. Everyone knows that the most beautiful destinations in the world have billboards to block them from people’s view....

More www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=739973)

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The Healing - Vilma Santos and Kim

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How the Taal brouhaha started (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=740958&publicationSubCategoryId=70)
STAR BYTES By Butch Francisco (The Philippine Star)
October 25, 2011 12:00 AM

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Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto (inset) admits wanting to push Taal Volcano and the lake as a tourism project to be beneficial to her constituents

What do you think of a giant sign that spells Batangas on the slope of Taal Volcano a la Hollywood in California?

Even I am not for it.

But I’ve learned not to quickly pass judgment on issues. At least, not until I’ve studied the rationale behind the entire scenario....

More: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=740958&publicationSubCategoryId=70)

First Gen May Build LNG Terminal in Batagas (http://www.lngworldnews.com/philippines-first-gen-may-build-lng-terminal/)
Posted on Oct 24th, 2011

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First Gen May Build LNG Terminal

The Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has begun looking for new sources of natural gas abroad as its existing supply contracts for the 1,000-megawatt Sta. Rita and 500-MW San Lorenzo facilities in Batangas are set to expire in 10 to 12 years’ time.

More: www.lngworldnews.com (http://www.lngworldnews.com/philippines-first-gen-may-build-lng-terminal/)

Another blogger dismayed over PGT's text voting system (http://www.i-embrace-life.com/2011/10/el-penumbra-deserves-to-win/)

El Penumbra deserves to win
Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Last night, I watched Pilipinas Got Talent season 3 grand finals night and was totally surprised with the result. Watching PGT season from the start of the audition to grand finals prompted me create my own list on who will make it to the top. Even from the start, I did not count Maasinhon in my top five or at least in my top ten list. I did not expect PGT would declare Maasinhon as the winner. Okay, they got the talent but maybe, or should I say that it was not really the talent that counts in the end but the vote to make it as PGT winner. I think that the result should not be based on votes of the the people alone but also from the judges....

More: www.i-embrace-life.com (http://www.i-embrace-life.com/2011/10/el-penumbra-deserves-to-win/)

Writer Veronica R. Samio of Pilipino Star Ngayon unhappy with the results of the grand finals of PGT (http://208.184.76.173/Article.aspx?articleId=741053&publicationSubCategoryId=96)

nagbigay ng malaking disappointment sa mga manonood sa TV kundi ang mga nakasaksi sa pagkatalo ng El Gamma Penumbra sa results night naman ng Pilipinas Got Ta*lent. Hindi naman sa pagmemenos ko ng talent ng Maasinhon Trio pero akala ko bukod sa unique ang act ng mga Bisayang kalahok, maganda pa rin ang mensaheng ipinaaabot nila. Totoong magaling naman ang trio, pero everybody thought El Gamma Penumbra was the best....

More: philstar.com (http://208.184.76.173/Article.aspx?articleId=741053&publicationSubCategoryId=96)

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The Countdown Continues: Only 61 days until Christmas

Today is the 150th Birth Anniversary of Leon Apacible

Leon C. Apacible
(1861 - 1901)
From en.wikipilipinas.org (http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Leon_C._Apacible)

HE was a lawyer, Judge of the Court of First Instance of Batangas City and a Filipino revolutionary in the 1890's. He was born on 25 October 1861 in Balayan, Batangas, the second child of Vicente Apacible, a businessman, and Catalina Castillo, who belonged to a rich family.

Apacible excelled in his studies at the University of Santo Tomas and completed his law course with distinction. He was 23 when he earned his licentiate in jurisprudence on 25 August 1886. He practiced law in Batangas, with his colleagues looking up to him as a legal luminary. In 1892, the Spanish colonial government suspected him of being a leader of filibusteros and he was deported by Governor General Eulogio Despujol to Lepanto in the Mountain Province. Upon his return to Batangas, he joined General Miguel Malvar's forces and commanded his own forces in 1898.

With the proclamation of the Revolutionary Government, President Emilio Aguinaldo appointed Apacible finance officer of Batangas, and then as a delegate to the Malolos Congress. Once the new constitution was in place, Apacible returned to his former civilian life in Taal until his death in 1901.

150th Birth Anniversary of Leon Apacible to be observed (http://www.nhi.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=707)

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Batangas – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines in coordination with other government agencies and the local government of Batangas will spearhead the 150th Birth Anniversary of Leon Apacible on October 25, 2011, 8:00 a.m. at the Leon Apacible Historical Landmark in Taal, Batangas....

More: www.nhi.gov.ph (http://www.nhi.gov.ph/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=707)

DepEd: 150th Birth Anniversary of Leon Apacible (http://www.affordablecebu.com/load/philippine_government/150th_birth_anniversary_of_leon_apacible/5-1-0-1986#ixzz1blNfDX5F)


The 150th Birth Anniversary of Leon Apacible will be celebrated on October 25, 2011. A formidable warrior during the Philippine Revolution in the 1890’s, Leon Apacible was a respected lawyer and public servant who served as judge in the Court of First Instance of Batangas City, and a delegate to the Malolos Congress.

In support of the celebration, the Department of Education (DepEd) requests the teachers and students of Batangas to include the life, works, and achievements of Leon Apacible in their classroom discussions during the month of October....

More: www.affordablecebu.com (http://www.affordablecebu.com/load/philippine_government/150th_birth_anniversary_of_leon_apacible/5-1-0-1986#ixzz1blNfDX5F)

Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos looks back at her 50 years in showbiz (http://www.pep.ph/news/31626/Star-For-All-Seasons-Vilma-Santos-looks-back-at-her-50-years-in-showbiz)
Ruben Marasigan
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
08:39 AM


Sa 2012 ay ipagdiriwang na ng Star For All Seasons na si Vilma Santos ang kanyang 50th year o ang kanyang golden anniversary sa showbiz.

Nagsimula si Vilma na umarte sa murang edad na siyam.

"Nakihalo lang ako doon sa mga nag-a-audition sa Trudis Liit [1963]...,"

More: www.pep.ph/news (http://www.pep.ph/news/31626/Star-For-All-Seasons-Vilma-Santos-looks-back-at-her-50-years-in-showbiz)

Is Malvar really PH's second president?
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
By Shielo Mendoza

Is there a major glitch in the Philippine history?

According to Vice President Jejomar Binay, General Miguel Malvar is the rightful second president of the Philippines.

In fact, Binay has sought the help of historians in rectifying what could be an oversight in proclaiming the revolutionary leader as the second president of the Philippines....

A bill bestowing such recognition to Malvar has also been filed in the House of Representatives in 2007 by Congressman Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro....

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Batangas wants to be 'for all seasons' (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/batangas-wants-to-be--for-all-seasons-.html;_ylt=A2KJh8fxZqZOZC4AkEbiV8d_;_ylu=X3oDMTQ2Ym9vdGViBG1pdANQSCBUb3AgU3RvcnkgTGlzdHMgQ29rZQRwa2cDYTBlMGIyZWQtYzM4YS0zMDNmLTkwYjktNmRlZTY3N2E2YzBiBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN0b3Bfc3RvcnlfY29rZQR2ZXIDZDgyZTk2MjgtZmVkYi0xMWUwLTgzODktNGJlZWQwZDBlZDgz;_ylg=X3oDMTFpNDR0a2hyBGludGwDcGgEbGFuZwNlbi1waARwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3)
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
By Christian Brazil Bautista


After drawing flak for planning to put up a landmark over Taal volcano, Batangas government is mulling new ways on how it would reach its goal to become PH's next biggest tourist destination.

Now, Batangas is milking its celebrity connection.

The province will now adopt the slogan “the destination for all seasons,” an offshoot of the celebrity title of provincial governor Vilma Santos...

More: ph.news.yahoo.com (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/batangas-wants-to-be--for-all-seasons-.html;_ylt=A2KJh8fxZqZOZC4AkEbiV8d_;_ylu=X3oDMTQ2Ym9vdGViBG1pdANQSCBUb3AgU3RvcnkgTGlzdHMgQ29rZQRwa2cDYTBlMGIyZWQtYzM4YS0zMDNmLTkwYjktNmRlZTY3N2E2YzBiBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN0b3Bfc3RvcnlfY29rZQR2ZXIDZDgyZTk2MjgtZmVkYi0xMWUwLTgzODktNGJlZWQwZDBlZDgz;_ylg=X3oDMTFpNDR0a2hyBGludGwDcGgEbGFuZwNlbi1waARwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3)

VP BINAY TO HISTORIANS: HELP RECTIFY OVERSIGHT IN RECOGNIZING GENERAL MALVAR AS 2ND PRESIDENT (http://ovp.gov.ph/press_releases.php?cid=2)
Press release from the Office of Vice President (http://ovp.gov.ph/press_releases.php?cid=2the)
Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2011

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BINAY HANDS TROPHY TO KORINA SANCHEZ

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has sought the help of historians in rectifying what could be an oversight in proclaiming revolutionary General Miguel Malvar as the rightful second President of the Philippines.

In his letter to National Historical Commission chair Maria Serena I. Diokno and heads of history departments of various universities and colleges, Binay said he received information that Malvar was Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo’s right-hand during the war against the United States and took over command when the latter (Aguinaldo) was captured by American forces in Palanan, Isabela.

More: ovp.gov.ph (http://ovp.gov.ph/press_releases.php?cid=2)

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Vilma not surprised with Luis' interest in politics (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/20/11/vilma-not-surprised-luis-interest-politics)
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Posted at 10/20/2011

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Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and son, actor Luis Manzano.


MANILA, Philippines – Batangas governor and actress Vilma Santos said she was not surprised when her son, host-actor Luis Manzano, expressed desire to run for public office in the future.

In an interview with Push.com.ph, Santos said she saw Manzano’s decision coming, considering that she has been a public servant herself for 14 years.

“Tinanong ko siya kung someday interesado ba siya, sabi niya, ‘Yes why not?’ Imagine 14 years na ako as a public servant so yung anak kong isa 15 years old si Ryan yun na yung kinalakihan. So 14 years si Lucky yun ang nakikitang trabaho ko. So siguro kahit papano na-i-inspire siya,” she said...

More: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/20/11/vilma-not-surprised-luis-interest-politics)

Taal Volcano is in Batangas! (http://iamfromnasugbu.blogspot.com/2011/10/taal-volcano-is-in-batangas.html)
From Nasugbu to the world (http://iamfromnasugbu.blogspot.com/2011/10/taal-volcano-is-in-batangas.html)

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Hard-to-miss landmark? Check! Potential Tourism draw? for Batangas? I don't think so. As a Batangueno from Nasugbu, I really feel envy everytime I saw tourists flock Tagaytay for the "view" of the world famous Taal Volcano and the lake. But at the same time I feel so lucky having the world's smallest volcano in our province.

Maybe Mayor Tolentino of Tagaytay is right. Our provincial government is insecure. Insecure of how popular Tagaytay is arguably because of Taal Volcano. Insecure of how much income Tagaytay's tourism generates because of the natural wonder of Batangas....

Continue reading iamfromnasugbu.blogspot.com ([url=http://iamfromnasugbu.blogspot.com/2011/10/taal-volcano-is-in-batangas.html)

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‘BATANGAS’ sign on Taal Volcano a la ‘Hollywood’ in California (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/batangas-sign-on-taal-volcano-a-la-hollywood-in-california/)
Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dyan Hernandez (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/batangas-sign-on-taal-volcano-a-la-hollywood-in-california/)

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What I’m talking about here is this –

Then some more memes where created by photo-editing savvies and posted all over the social network. How will this uplift the local tourism industry? Apparently, this is not an original idea but will this help us promote the province?

What do you think?

Read more: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/batangas-sign-on-taal-volcano-a-la-hollywood-in-california/)

One of the best websites...:okay:

About the author
Dyan Hernandez - who has written 697 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 and prefers badminton over any other sports, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English.

Don Leon Apacible Historical Landmark
From The Best of Taal, Batangas (http://www.thebestoftaalbatangas.com/don-leon-apacible-ancestral-house/)

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Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House is one of the oldest house in Taal Batangas which house different Antiques and Ancestral furniture of Apacible Family in Taal Batangas.

More photos, visit www.thebestoftaalbatangas.com (http://www.thebestoftaalbatangas.com/don-leon-apacible-ancestral-house/)

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Top Three Destinations You Would Pick for a Batangas Road Trip (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/batangas-sign-on-taal-volcano-a-la-hollywood-in-california/)
Posted on 24 October 2011 by Dyan Hernandez (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/top-three-destinations-you-would-pick-for-a-batangas-road-trip/)

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If you were given the chance to have a free trip to three Batangas destinations, what would those places be and why?

We had been exploring Batangas for the last two years and I could say that we’ve definitely got something to be truly proud of. Batangas is definitely a gem to discover. Have you realized that?

Read more: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/top-three-destinations-you-would-pick-for-a-batangas-road-trip/)

One of the best websites...:okay:

About the author
Dyan Hernandez - who has written 697 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 and prefers badminton over any other sports, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English.

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Dulaan sa Batangas 2011 mark consumer welfare month in Batangas (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=60975)

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Batangas City (October 25) -- In celebration of the consumer welfare month, the Batangas Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry presented Thursday the Dulaang Pangmamimili Sa Batangan 2011 at the SM City in Batangas City.

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Ruel Gonzales, Director of the DTI Provincial Office in Batangas said that the Dulaan which is now on its 10th year is a competition of high school stage plays which aims to instill to the public the rights and responsibilities of consumers as specified in the Consumer Act of the Philippines, or the R.A. 7394....

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=60975)

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P375,000 Commodities Handog ng Batangas City sa 1,250 Typhoon Victims sa Bulacan (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/p375000-commodities-handog-ng-batangas-city-sa-1250-typhoon-victims/)
October 24, 2011

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Kasama ni Mayor Vilma ang mga department heads ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Batangas.

Sila ay sinalubong ng bunsong anak ni Bulacan Governor Willy Alvarado na si Adrian Alvarado at Bulacan Social Welfare Officer Rowena Joson.

Nagpasalamat si Joson sa mga Batangueno na aniya, ay isa rin sa mga unang tumulong sa mga taga Hagonoy, nang masalanta ng bagyo noong 2007.

Sinabi rin nito na naiibsan ang hirap, lungkot at pag-aalala sa sinapit ng probinsya, dahil sa mga tulong na patuloy na dumarating.....

More: www.batangascity.ph (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/p375000-commodities-handog-ng-batangas-city-sa-1250-typhoon-victims/)