Batangas Province [Archive] - Page 22

probinsyano

January 2nd, 2012, 05:50 AM

2012 Philippine Holidays

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The Philippine government had officially declared the list of Philippine Holidays for 2012 through Proclamation No. 295.

The list of 2012 Philippine Holidays are as follows:

Regular Holidays

January 1 - New Year’s Day (Sunday)
April 5 - Maundy Thursday
April 6 - Good Friday
April 9 - Araw ng Kagitingan (Monday)
May 1 - Labor Day (Tuesday)
June 12 - Independence Day (Tuesday)
August 27 - National Heroes Day - (Last Monday of August)
November 30 - Bonifacio Day - (Friday)
December 25 - Christmas Day (Tuesday)
December 30 - Rizal Day (Sunday)

Special (Non-Working) Days

January 23 - Chinese New Year (Monday)
August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day (Tuesday)
November 1 - All Saints Day - (Thursday)
November 2 - Additional special (non-working) day (Friday)
December 31 - Last Day of the Year (Monday)

Special Holiday (for all schools)

February 25 - EDSA Revolution Anniversary (Saturday)

Depending on the Islamic Calendar, additional Philippine holidays will be declared for the observation of our Muslim brothers' and sisters' celebration of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha.

List of long Weekends

January 21-23, 2012 (Chinese New Year)
April 5-9, 2012 (Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan)
August 18-21, 2012 (calculated date of Eid-al-Fitr and Ninoy Aquino Day)
August 25-27, 2012 (National Heroes Day)
October 26-28, 2012 (calculated date of Eid-al-Adha)
November 1-4 (All Saints’ Day)
November 30 - December 2, 2012 (Bonifacio Day)
December 29 - January 1, 2013 (New Year)

Source: www.pinoyadventurista.com (http://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2011/12/2012-philippine-holidays-and-long.html)

probinsyano

January 2nd, 2012, 06:09 AM

DLSU lipa Begins New Year's Celebration With Metro Manila Film Festival Win

Congratulations to our Kababayan future filmmakers from DE LASALLE LIPA and their film Ang Payaso at and Prinsesa on winning Best New Wave Student Short Film for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival...:cheers1:

Here is the winning video teaser

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Uploaded by yephee on Dec 12, 2011

DE LASALLE LIPA's PAYASO (Ang Payaso at and Prinsesa) is the winner of the Best New Wave Student Short Film for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival

Link entertainment.inquirer.net (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/23401/mmff-unveils-entries-in-indie-and-sho...)

probinsyano

January 3rd, 2012, 11:16 AM

Tax Comparison for 2010 and 2011

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/COMPARISON.jpg

Note:

Batangas was the only province in CALABARZON posted positive growth rates for the first semester of last year but for the third quarter of last year it revised down...:ohno:

I'm still optimistic that the revenue collections were starting to pick up before the end of 2011 and expected to rise this year...^^

probinsyano

January 3rd, 2012, 01:29 PM

Top 10 billionaire ports
Bureau of Customs’ collection (January to September 2011)

Manila Int. Container Port - 63.484 billion
Port of Manila - 51.378 billion
Batangas Port - 42.667 billion
Limay Bataan Port - 27.264 billion
Ninoy Aquino Int. Airport -18.748 billion
Cebu Port - 7.225 billion
Subic Port - 5.435 billion
Cagayan de Oro Port - 4.573 billion
San Fernando La Union - 1.582 billion
CLARK - 1.306 billion

If the collections of the Bureau of Customs are included in the computation of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of local government units, this could make Batangas province and Batanagas city the wealthiest in the Philippines…. :)

That's What Congressman Mandanas Wanted to Do, is to be included this Bureau of Customs' revenue collections in the computation of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) but the LP (his former party mates and political allies) has a different position, however he has already brought the matter to court.

Kudos to Congressman Mandanas....:applause:

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 06:24 AM

Principal investors sa Batangas-Mindoro Superbridge, dumating sa lalawigan
ni Louie T. Cueto

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 2 (PIA) -- Dumating sa lalawigan noong Dis. 22 ang mga principal investors ng bansang China na interesadong tumustos sa pagtatayo ng Batangas-Mindoro Superbridge na nakatakdang gawin sa mga susunod na araw.

Ang tulay na gagawin ay magmumula sa Batangas patungong Isla Verde at mula Isla Verde patungong Puerto Galera. Bago isagawa ang survey ng grupo ng mga inhenyero sa mismong site ng proyekto, nakipagugnayan muna sila kay Gob. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. ang mga plano para sa proyekto....

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=70657)

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 06:31 AM

Bridge soon to link Mindoro and Batangas
January 2, 2012

The construction of a bridge that will connect Mindoro island to mainland Luzon is about to start, the state news agency said.

The Batangas-Mindoro Superbridge will connect Puerto Galera to Batangas, passing through Isla Verde.

On December 22, the principal investors of the project from China met with Governor Alfonso Umali Jr. in Calapan City, the Philippine Information Agency said...

More: mindoropost.com (http://mindoropost.com/2012/01/02/bridge-soon-to-link-mindoro-and-batangas/)

mychem23

January 4th, 2012, 08:19 AM

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Superbridge?ang gandang balita niyan. Siguradong boom ang tourista sa isla verde at puerto galera. Dadami din ang kita ng dalawang probinsya. Mas uunlad at mapapadali ang pagdala ng products. Ayos biglang yaman na naman ng batangas at mindoro.

A closer look this proposed so called “Super bridge “will ensure accessibility from Batangas within Puerto Galera road network which will attract more employment and investment opportunities in the communities, considering that Mindoro island as well as batangas are also known for their beautiful beaches, but passing through the center of the world marine biodiversity, our Verde Island, definitely it could another issue to come up :ohno:

How do the government and investor ensure us that it safe for our marine biodiversity as well as it can support sustainable development of tourism industry with limited adverse environmental and social impact for the residents of Verde Island?...^^

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 01:46 PM

Pico De Loro Beach holds planting activity
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Source: BusinessWorld

Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club at Pico de Loro Cove within Hamilo Coast recently held a mangrove planting activity. The project, which was held in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), further strengthens Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club's commitment to environmental preservation and plays a key role in the coastal resource management of Hamilo Coast's Pico de Loro Cove.

Link : sminvestments.com (http://sminvestments.com/smic/index.php?p=259&type=2&sec=25&aid=10737)

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 02:39 PM

ROCKOUSTIC NIGHT W/ YENG CONSTANTINO (SPECIAL GUEST: SAM PINTO)

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details (http://dir.wowbatangas.com/ads/rockoustic-night-w-yeng-constantino/)

probinsyano

January 4th, 2012, 02:56 PM

KC Concepcion to host X-FACTOR Philippines in Batangas on January 14

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The search is on for the Philippines’ next singing superstar with KC Concepcion hosting the country’s biggest and newest singing-reality show “The X Factor Philippines.”

Starting January, KC will be visiting different cities like Cebu, Bacolod, Manila, Olongapo, and Batangas for the auditions. “We will start scouting for talented Filipinos who will join and compete to become the next singing superstar. So if you have the X factor or if you believe you have the X factor, then go to the auditions. I will see you there,” said KC, who recently renewed her contract with ABS-CBN. ..

More: rodmagaru.com (http://rodmagaru.com/2011/12/27/factor-philippines-hosted-kc-concepcion/)

mychem23

January 4th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Yun nga lang ang problema baka maapektuhan ang marine biodiversity ng isla verde. Pero sana naman maalagaan ito at hindi masira. Sana gawin lahat ng government ng batangas na mapreserve ito

probinsyano

January 5th, 2012, 11:41 AM

onilian2727

January 5th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Magandang balita iyan sa mga taga Mindoro.Pero sana kung matutuloy itong proyektong ito,sana makapag lagay din sila ng magagandang daan mula Puerto Galera at sa mga karatig bayan nito tulad ng Sto Teodoro,Baco at Calapan at sa kabilang probinsya sa Occ. Mindoro para tuloy tuloy ang pag-unlad ng dalawang probinsya(Oriental at Occidental Mindoro).Kung hindi malalagyan ng mga maayos na daan mula Puerto Galera at sa kalapit na mga bayan,mawawalang saysay ang tulay na ito at hindi masyadong makapagdudulot ng kasaganahan sa ekonomiya ng probinsya.

Wafer

January 5th, 2012, 01:13 PM

they might do the connection like this. :)
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onilian2727

January 5th, 2012, 01:21 PM

mas maganda sana kung ang pagdudugtungin ay ang mga siyudad ng Batangas at Calapan.Medyo mas mahaba nga lang at siguro mas maraming guguguling pondo kung itong dalawang siyudad na ito ang pag-uugnayin.Ganoon pa man mas malaki ang potensial na mas umunlad ang buong isla ng Mindoro kung sa Calapan at sa Batangas ito itatayo.

the glimpser

January 5th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Bridge soon to link Mindoro and Batangas
January 2, 2012

More: mindoropost.com (http://mindoropost.com/2012/01/02/bridge-soon-to-link-mindoro-and-batangas/)

This is good news! Hope it gets built soon.

...Meanwhile, nagrelease ang local gov't ng San Juan Batagas ng mga baby pawikans sa dagat. Nice..

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/105191/mga-baby-pawikan-pinakawalan-sa-san-juan-batangas?ref=latest

mychem23

January 5th, 2012, 02:51 PM

May longest tunnel na ang batangas, ang lupet ng picture ah. Malapit na din magbukas sa wakas. Ang galing talaga. Kung sakali meron pang superbridge w0w ang lupet ng batangas hehe. .imbalance. Mas boom talaga ito. Pero kung calapan at batangas sobrang haba nun for sure pero its ok na din kasi maitatayo ang superbridge mas maganda yun.

probinsyano

January 5th, 2012, 02:57 PM

This is good news! Hope it gets built soon.

...Meanwhile, nagrelease ang local gov't ng San Juan Batagas ng mga baby pawikans sa dagat. Nice..

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/105191/mga-baby-pawikan-pinakawalan-sa-san-juan-batangas?ref=latest

That's encouraging news! :)

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When it comes to saving sea turtles there’s lots of good news here in Batangas. There are places along the beaches in Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Mabini, Lobo and San Luis where a lot of wonderful things have been done to recover sea turtle populations.

There’s really good news from a lot of these beaches in Batangas, so I’m encouraged that our kababayan can save sea turtles if we stick to it. We need to do everything we can to protect those nesting beaches not only here in Batangas but the whole archipelago of our country and keep them healthy.. Our Responsibilities Toward Future Generations...:)

probinsyano

January 5th, 2012, 04:16 PM

By the way, kudos to Gov. Vi for doing enough and for beefing up conservation efforts to protect these endangered sea turtles and also thanks to the concern citizens, NGO, government agencies and LGU fighting to preserve bio diversity in our province...:)

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Pinanagunahan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang pagpapalaot ng mga pawikan hatchlings sa baybayin ng Brgy. Pinagbayanan, San Juan Batangas noong ika-4 ng enero 2012. Kasama ng gobernadora sa conservation and protection effort ng marine wildlife sa lalawigan ang PG-ENRO at Bantay Dagat Network at mga opisyal ng Pamahalaang panlalawigan na kinabibilanagan nina Provincial Administrator Victor M. Reyes, PSWDO officer Jocelyn Montalbo, Provincial Health Officer Rosevilinda Ozaeta, former Board Member Lianda Bolilia at San Juan Mayor, Rodolfo H. Manalo./ Capitol Photo-Batangas PIO

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=235&sec=1)

probinsyano

January 5th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Si Governor Vi, bilangKAPAMILYA na may BUSILAK na PUSO sa ating mga KAPATID na mahihirap sa Batangas...

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Ipinagkaloob ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, kasama si San Juan Mayor Rodolfo Manalo at Provincial Social Welfare Officer Jocelyn Montalbo kay Brgy. Balagbag Chairman, Rogelio Sanchez ang gamit pang karpentero na ipamamahagi sa 40 benipisaryo ng kanyang Barangay sa ilalim ng Balay Project ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na naglalayong makapagbigay ng tulong pabahay sa mahihirap. Ang tagpong ito ay naganap noong ika-4 ng Enero 2012./Capitol Photo-Batangas PIO...

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=236&sec=1)

almycha

January 5th, 2012, 07:44 PM

monsy

January 5th, 2012, 07:49 PM

hindi lang sa hamilo, konektado sya sa national road papuntang bayan ng nasugbu.

probinsyano

January 6th, 2012, 05:40 AM

Tanong lang kabayan,

Eto ba yung tunnel na going to Hamilo Coast?

According to DPWH website, this photo was taken by their personnel during the inspection made on December 2010… Photo shows busy workers from DPWH ‘S consortiums SEG Rockworks and Engineering and SANVIL Blasting Services at tunnel construction site, Batangas…

Here is another photo from SEGROCKWORK

http://www.segrockworks.com/images/segrockworks/articles/ternate_01.jpg
Link www.segrockworks.com (http://www.segrockworks.com/projects/ongoing/68-dpwh-project.html)

This photo posted by olan4 on Panoramio, was taken at Mt. Palay, National Park somewhere in Cavite...

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/53888762.jpg

Link www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/53888762)

william :D

January 6th, 2012, 05:50 AM

Bridge soon to link Mindoro and Batangas
January 2, 2012

More: mindoropost.com (http://mindoropost.com/2012/01/02/bridge-soon-to-link-mindoro-and-batangas/)

cool!! :banana: malaki as in napakalaking tulong nito para sa ekonomiya, turismo, at pamumuhay ng bawat isang Mindorenyo!!! :banana::banana::banana:

:righton::righton::righton::righton::righton:

edly

January 6th, 2012, 10:44 AM

edly

January 6th, 2012, 10:46 AM

The province of Batangas is getting ready for something new stage in the development in 2012. ....

Philippines’ longest underground tunnel Nearing Completion
This tunnel is set to open on April this year…

Finally, the long wait for this tunnel project is almost over. Congratulations to Cavite & Batangas. :cheers:

probinsyano

January 6th, 2012, 11:41 AM

Surprisingly, Batangas cited as the most peaceful province in CALABARZON :? :? :?
By ANTHONY GIRON
January 6, 2012

IMUS, Cavite, Philippines — Chief Supt. Gil C. Meneses, Police Regional Office (PRO) 4-A director, tagged Batangas as the most peaceful among the five provinces in his turf, based on the 2011 crime statistics and records submitted by each police provincial commander in the area.

Region 4-A comprises Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon provinces. The region has the biggest population in the country.

Meneses, citing reports, said Batangas can be considered as the most peaceful in the region followed by Quezon, Rizal, Cavite and Laguna.

More: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/347199/batangas-cited-most-peaceful)

probinsyano

January 6th, 2012, 12:31 PM

^^ Sorry for being skeptical...But since this is considered a national project, I think the NG should study this carefully and analyze the implications to our natural ecosystem.

Another one, how come this hasn't been announced in major TV networks? This should be a big news!:cheers:

Not only that but also the potential risks of earthquake hazard, since it has been said that the Mindoro Fault is an active fault line… :ohno:

Incidentally, here's a report from Philvocs as to Quakes hit Mindoro and Batangas a while ago...

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/120_15.gif

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake MINDORO, PHILIPPINES - 6th Jan 2012

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck Mindoro, Philippines at a depth of 169.8 km (105.5 miles), the quake hit at 06:37:20 UTC Friday 6th January 2012
The epicenter was 29 km (18 miles) WSW of Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
No Tsunami Warning Issued - No Reports of Injuries or Damage at this time..

Link: thecomingcrisis.blogspot.com (http://thecomingcrisis.blogspot.com/2012/01/48-magnitude-earthquake-mindoro.html)

I hope the Government as well as investors should not be set aside this recent earthquakes that happened a while ago as Important Matters to be Considered in the Earthquake Resistant Design for this bridge construction...

probinsyano

January 6th, 2012, 02:41 PM

DOT 2012 New Slogan and Logo: It’s more fun in the Philippines!
Posted by penfires

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The much-anticipated launch of the new slogan and logo for Philippine tourism campaign created a stir online and elicits excitement and guessing games among Pinoys including politicians and celebrities as DOT guarded their ‘secret’ zealously. Almost everybody was on tenterhooks waiting for the moment of reveal. Now, the wait is finally over for this 2012 the Department of Tourism (DOT) unveils the new campaign slogan ” It’s more fun in the Philippines”....

Hopefully the campaign will work also in promoting our Batangas’ breath-taking and scenic spots, historical landmarks and our multi-faceted charms and rich culture.

http://www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/images/slideshow/masthead3.jpg

Complete Philippine Travel Guide and share to family and friends :) (http://fieldtripboy.com/handy-and-complete-philippine-travel-guide/)

probinsyano

January 6th, 2012, 04:04 PM

Meralco night run to benefit Isla Verde school children

A THOUSAND school children in Isla Verde, Batangas can expect a merry Christmas and a brighter future as One Meralco Foundation (OMF) recently held a fun run around the Meralco corporate headquarters for their benefit.

The Sabado Night Run, which is part of Meralco’s award-winning Maliwanag Ang Pasko campaign, drew hundreds of participants including Meralco employees and friends who enjoyed the lights at the Meralco Liwanag Park.

Proceeds of the Maliwanag ang Pasko Sabado Night Run will fund the educational needs of the students in Isla Verde, Batangas in line with the foundation’s advocacy for youth development and education.

More: www.malaya.com.ph (http://www.malaya.com.ph/01062012/liv5.html)

probinsyano

January 7th, 2012, 02:02 PM

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Schedule of Activities
December 27, 2011 - January 16, 2012

December 27, 2011 (Tues) - Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 Motorcade
Route: From Teachers Conference Center to Lion's Welcome left to National Highway left to P. Burgos St. right to M.H. Del Pilar St., right to D. Silang St. right to D. Atienza St. left to Calumpang Bridge left to SM City Batangas
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 Press Conference
Venue: SM City Batangas
Time: 9:00 a.m.

January 7, 2012 (Sat)
Sto. Nino ng Batangan Fluvial Procession

1:00 p.m. - Assembly at the Basilica to pick-up the Sto. Nino
1:15 p.m. - Motorcade with Sto. Nino going to People's Quadrangle
1:30 p.m. - Alay sa Sto. Nino Cultural Presentations featuring the Best from Schools and Colleges in Batangas City
3:15 p.m. - Motorcade going to Wawa
3:30 p.m. - Fluvial Procession along Calumpang River going to Brgy. 4 and back to Calumpang Bridge
5:00 p.m. - Procession to the Basilica the City's main streets
Novena Mass (hosted by the City Government)

January 11, 2012 (Wed.)
Children's Art Competition
Venue: SM City Batangas Event Center
Time: 9:00 a.m.

January 12, 2012 (Thurs.)
Battle of the Bands
Venue: People's Quadrangel
Time: 7:00 p.m.

January 13, 2012 (Fri.)
Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 Talent Show
Venue: Bay City Mall
Time: 5:00 p.m.

January 13-16, 2012
(Fri-Mon) - Photo Contest and Children's Art Exhibit
Venue: SM City Batangas
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

January 14, 2012 (Sat.)
Barangay Caravan Videoke Challenge Grand Finals
Venue: People's Quadrangle
Time: 7:00 p.m.

January 15, 2012 (Sun.)
Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas Quest 2012
Venue: Batangas City Sports Coliseum
Time: 7:00 p.m.

January 16, 2012 (Mon.)
Batangas City Fiesta Parade
Assembly: Batangas City Sports Coliseum
Route: Coliseum right to DJPMM road, left to M.H. del Pilar St.,
left to D. Silang St., right to P. Herrera St.,
right to C. Tirona St., left to P. Burgos St., to City Hall
Time: 7:00 a.m.

noli-kun

January 7th, 2012, 03:11 PM

DOT embarks on Heritage Village Project in Taal

The Heritage Villages Pilipinas Project of the Department of Tourism commenced in Taal, Batangas last 30 June with the promotion of the Villa Tortuga Colonial Package and the participation of more than a dozen travel companies from Metro Manila in a whole-day tour.

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Basilica de San Martin de Tours

Taal, which means “indigenous” in the vernacular, is known as a capital for many reasons. The quiet and quaint town -- near the famous lake and the world’s smallest volcano of its namesake -- is the Tagalog capital of the Philippines because it is considered the origin and center of the Tagalog language. The former capital of Batangas province, it is also known as the country’s capital for the traditional makers of the Barong Tagalog, the Filipino’s national costume, and Balisong, butterfly fun knife.

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Villa Tortuga

More than these capitals, Taal has been known for its native cuisine – the panutsa, suman sa lehiya, longganiza, tapa, empanada, tamales, kapeng barako, tsokolate, bulalo, sinaing na tulingan, adobo sa dilaw - as well as its intricate embroidery on pineapple and banana fibers called Burda de Taal, historic churches and ancestral houses. The fabulous El Pasubat Festival was first celebrated by the townsfolk last April 28-30.

As a heritage village destination, Taal reigns as one of the most culturally preserved sites of the country’s four-century Spanish and forty year American colonial eras. It conforms to the old town layout combining municipal hall-school-church-and-market.

“Taal Heritage Town is a fine example of the sustainable development as well as responsible and ethical promotion of cultural tourism in the Philippines. In spite of the urbanization and modernization of its neighboring towns and cities, the local people has preserved their indigenous Tagalog culture and traditions in their beloved town.” Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim enthuses.

“It is of utmost importance that every Taaleño participate in the formulation of their cultural tourism policy and implementation of projects with stakeholders in the local, national and global levels. Such empowerment will ensure the increase of benefits and welfare opportunities for themselves as the host communities. By being truly empowered, tourism will strengthen Taal’s financial means for the effective management of heritage preservation and enhancement with long-term sustainable tourism development in Taal for many future generations,” the Secretary adds.

According to Director Elizabeth Nelle of the DOT’s Office of Product Research and Development, the Heritage Villlages Project promotes selected towns and cities in the country as showcase of distinct Philippine lifestyle, culture, arts and cuisine. As a one-stop destination, each project site likewise contributes to the preservation of some of the Philippines’ tangible and intangible cultural assets. Even traditional performances like songs, dances, poetry and drama theater of the locality can be a source of pride and livelihood for the host community.

Lito Perez, an interior design graduate of the University of the Philippines and former president of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines, had these thoughts in mind when he conceptualized and executed the Villa Tortuga Colonial Tour Package for Taal.

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Apacible Ancestral House

The tour package consists of a whole day experience that brings one back to the 1800s down to the 1950s. It includes a tour of ancestral houses-turned-museums-cum-art-galleries-and-coffee-shops. Some of these were homes of historical figures like Felipe Agoncillo, first Filipino diplomat; Marcela Mariño-Agoncillo, maker of the Philippine flag; Galicano Apacible, patriot and propagandist; Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, godmother of the Philippine Revolution, among others. Each of these ancestral homes evokes its own sense of history as well as story of culture, tradition and the arts so it is worth to visit as many of them as possible.

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Villa Tortuga's guests donned turn-of the century outfits for pictorial

A professional designer for 30 years and having learned from his travel to heritage sites in Europe, Perez has preserved Villa Tortuga, a traditional 19th century bahay na bato, for adaptive reuse as a heritage restaurant with board and lodging amenities on the second floor and an antique curio and traditional costume rental shop with photo studio on the ground floor.

Guests at Villa Tortuga were greeted with native refreshments upon arrival. Both ladies and gentlemen donned turn-of-the-century outfits for pictorial - courtesy of Perez’s Camp Suki shop in New Manila, Quezon City. After which they were provided with their own 5x7 sepia studio photo as keepsake.

Taal native and volunteer tour guide Manny Landicho delighted visitors with his moving Tagalog narrations including the impromptu recitation of a traditional luwa, a declamation in the vernacular as a tribute to St. Martin de Tours, the patron of soldiers. He took visitors inside and around Asia’s largest Catholic Church, the Basilica de San Martin de Tours. Landicho states that the present structure was originally built in 1575, destroyed by volcanic eruption and earthquake; then rebuilt in 1856. “Although grandiose in Baroque design, the Basilica’s interior has a very simple fusion of styles and combination of patriotic, religious and artistic influences. Writers point to its “theatrical exuberance.” At its bell tower, one can have a good view of Taal Lake and Volcano,” he continues. He later guided visitors to the Church of Our Lady of Caysasay and the centuries-old Arch of Sta. Lucia and spring well with its miraculous healing water.

read more here (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/20110729DOTembarksonHeritageVillageProjectinTaal.aspx)

-SNPKLSDMBLDR-

January 7th, 2012, 04:15 PM

^^ang ganda na ng loob ng simbahan na yan ngayon. :D

probinsyano

January 7th, 2012, 04:41 PM

DOT embarks on Heritage Village Project in Taal

read more here (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/20110729DOTembarksonHeritageVillageProjectinTaal.aspx)

What a great time, a great deal and a Great place to visit along with go thru various historical buildings moved from all over Taal...Indeed, It's more fun in Taal, Batangas, moreover It’s more fun in the Philippines. By the way, thanks for this very informative post, thanks for sharing it with us...

probinsyano

January 8th, 2012, 06:36 AM

Another Batangueño making waves in Hollywood:banana:

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Michael Carandang displays his Daytime Emmy Award after winning for his work on €œThe Tyra Banks Show as a producer for the €œBest Talk Show/Informative category in 2009.

Born in Batangas, Philippines and raised in Indiana, Carandang eventually worked as a production assistant for The Jerry Springer Show.

The Filipino American worked his way up to Hollywood after landing his current job as a producer for The Tyra Show and America’s Next Top Model.

With all his hard work, networking, and success, Carandang never forgets about his Filipino values, which include family and religion.

According to a March PhilStar interview, Carandang said, ”It’s got something to do with the ‘American Dream.’ I owe it to my parents who sacrificed everything to give us this opportunity. It would be crazy to throw it away. As an immigrant, I had no sense of entitlement. Here, if you want to be successful, you have to work hard for it. Generally, Filipino immigrants don’t take things for granted. We would take any job to survive. It doesn’t matter how big or small, we’ll do it well — and with dignity — because we want to impress and move up.”...

More: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=662030)

probinsyano

January 8th, 2012, 10:46 AM

Batangas will be the home of the country’s longest underground tunnel and bridge….

After Batangas breakthrough in Country’s longest tunnel (Ternate - Nasugbu underground Tunnel)…now looking for another milestone in Philippines' Development... Batangas and Mindoro will get the chance to set another Philippines record with their proposed Super bridge… Where they will spend 18 billion pesos for the said project. The construction of a nine-kilometer (9 km) toll bridge that will connect Mindoro to Batangas via Isla Verde will staggering more than 4 times longer than San Juanico Bridge, the current longest steel bridge with a total length of 2.16 kilometers and said that it could be one of the Longest Bridge over seawater in the South East Asia, second only to Penang Bridge in Malaysia. After the completion of the said bridge, the province of Mindoro will seek the new record in Guinness World Records for the longest eco-friendly bridge in the world…:banana::banana::banana:

link (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=70657)

probinsyano

January 8th, 2012, 03:40 PM

BATANGAS CITY FIESTA CELEBRATION 2012

“Sa pagkakaisa ng mamamayan at pagpapala ng Maykapal, Dangal ng Lungsod ng Batangas, Lalong Titingkad”, ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng lungsod ng Batangas sa taong 2012.

Ito ay sisimulan sa pamamagitan ng pormal na pagpapakilala sa publiko ang mga kandidata para sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 sa pamamagitan ng isang motorcade na ginanap kaninang umaga sa loob ng poblacion.

Isang Press Conference din ang isinagawa sa SM City Batangas upang higit na makilala ang 20 naggagandahang kandidata.

Ang taunang Sto Nino ng Batangan Fluvial procession ay gaganapin sa ika-7 ng Enero. Mula sa Basilica ng Immaculada Conception, dadalhin ang Mahal na Patrong Sto Nino sa People’s Quadrangle.

Dito isasagawa ang Alay sa Sto Nino Cultural presentations na lalahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa ibat-ibang paaralan sa lungsod sa ganap na ika-isa at kalahati ng hapon.

Pagsapit naman ng 3:30 ng hapon, ipaparada ang Sto Nino papuntang Wawa. Isasakay ito sa bangka sa Calumpang River patungo sa Calumpang bridge at kaagad susundan ng land procession sa city’s main streets pabalik sa Basilica.

Kabilang pa rin sa selebrasyon ng kapistahan ang Batangas City ang Children’s Art competition sa January 11 at Photo Contest at Children’s Art Exhibit sa January 13-16. Kapwa gaganapin ang mga nabanggit na gawain sa SM City Batangas.

Muling itatanghal ang Battle of the Bands sa People’s Quadrangle sa ganap na ikapito ng gabi sa ika-12 ng Enero.

Highlight din ng Batangas City Fiesta celebration ang Grand Finals ng Barangay Caravan Videoke Challenge sa People’s Quad sa January 14.

Ipapakita naman ng 20 candidates ang kanilang angking galing sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 Talent Show sa ganap na alas singko ng hapon sa January 13 sa Bay City Mall.

At ang paghirang sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2012 ay sa ika-pito ng gabi ng ika-15 ng Enero sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum. Tampok na panauhin dito ang mga sikat na artista sa pelikula at telebisyon.

Sa Batangas City Sports Center ang assembly ng parada na lilibot sa loob ng poblacion sa mismong araw ng kapistahan. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City)

Source: www.batangascity.ph (http://www.batangascity.ph/news/events/batangas-city-fiesta-celebration-2012/)

probinsyano

January 8th, 2012, 03:43 PM

P2.2 billion budget, to accelerate implementation of development projects in Batangas Province
by Carlo P. Gonzaga

BATANGAS CITY, January 7 (PIA) -- With the approval of the 2012 provincial annual budget of the province of Batangas amounting to P2.2 billion, the implementation this year of the different programs and projects planned under the HEARTS program of the provincial government is expected to speed up.

These programs include health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism, security and environmental protection.

Through a special session held December 19, the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Batangas Province approved in unison the P2.2 billion provincial annual budget for this year. ..

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=71496)

probinsyano

January 8th, 2012, 04:38 PM

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Schedule of Activities

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Jan 14, Saturday

FIESTALINO c/o LCYS (1:00pm at Robinson’s Place)
ROADRUNNERS 117 (6am to 12mn at Leviste Drive, Inosluban, Lipa City)
Battle of the Bands with Ginebra: “ROCK in LIPA 2012″ (7:00pm at Plaza Independencia)

Jan 15, Sunday

THRILLA in LIPA (8:00am to 4:00pm at Plaza Independencia)

Jan 16, Monday

SAYAW NG LAHI ALAY SA BAYAN (7:00pm at Plaza Independencia)

Jan 17, Tuesday

GABI NG PASASALAMAT (7:00pm at Plaza Independencia)
ISANG LIBONG TUWA, ISANG LIBONG BATA (8am c/o Coun. Eric at Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center)

Jan 18, Wedenesday

RUN-AWAY FASHION AND BEAUTY (Local Designers and Make-up Artists / 7:00pm at Plaza Independencia)
SM CITY FOUNDATION AND MEDICAL MISSION (8:00am at SM City Grand Terminal)

Jan 19, Thursday

CORONATION AND BALL – MUTYA NG LIPA 2012 (7:00pm at Plaza Independencia)
FIREWORKS DISPLAY (c/o SM City Lipa)
END OF NOVENA MASS (5:15pm at San Sebastian Cathedral)

Jan 20, Friday

PARADE (6:00am at SM City Lipa)
CONCELEBRATED MASS (9:30am at San Sebastian Cathedral)
PROCESSION (6:00pm)
FIREWORKS DISPLAY (c/o Robinson’s Place Lipa)
SAN MIGUEL NIGHT (7:30pm at Plaza Independencia)

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probinsyano

January 9th, 2012, 04:39 PM

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Muck Diving in Batangas, The Philippines

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Muck diving in Batangas, The Philippines offers a window on the strange and exotic creatures occupying the muddy sea floor. Imagery by Brenda S. and R. Duncan Kirkby.

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probinsyano

January 9th, 2012, 04:48 PM

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Batangas Feature Airs on Thailand TV programme

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Taal Volcano is the smallest active volcano in the world! It is situated between the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas.

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 03:48 AM

Philpost releases 60th anniversary Lyceum stamp
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Posted at 01/09/2012 5:13 PM

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PhilPost released a special stamp to commemorate Lyceum's 60th anniversary.

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Postal Corp. (PhilPost) recently released a special stamp to mark the 60th anniversary of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU).

The design of the stamp showed the LPU tower enveloped in the number 60. It also had the inscription "A Jose P. Laurel Legacy" to honor late former President Jose P. Laurel, who is the inspiration behind the university.

"The official launching of the stamp will be on the 24th of January 2012, coinciding with the various activities designed by the LPU 60th anniversary committee, including university foundation and intramurals," PhilPost said in a statement.

Around 104,000 pieces have been initially printed for the stamp, which is worth P7 each.

LPU was founded in 1952 and currently has campuses in Manila, Makati, Batangas, Laguna and Cavite.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/01/09/12/philpost-releases-60th-anniversary-lyceum-stamp)

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:01 AM

True Blood Batangueno VP Binay possibly is the most popular vice president in Philippines modern history ...

SWS: 70% OF PINOYS SATISFIED WITH VP BINAY
Posted: Friday, January 06, 2012

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay once again had the highest approval rating of top government officials in the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS).

The survey, done in December 3-7 last year, showed Vice President enjoying an “excellent” +70 net satisfaction rating, a seven-point increase from the survey done in September.

“I am overwhelmed by the trust of our kababayans and I am very thankful to President Noynoy Aquino for giving me the opportunity to be of service to our fellow Filipinos, particularly our OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers),” Binay said in reaction to the survey.

“I owe my success to the continued support of the President for our programs,” he added....

More: ovp.gov.ph (ovp.gov.ph/vp_in_the_news.php?id=1444)

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:34 AM

Mother Lily's little slice of paradise in Taal

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Mother Lily's little slice of paradise
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo
The Philippine Star
January 10, 2012

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Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde welcomes her Sunday guests with a table-ful of native goodies.

BARANGAY TULO, Taal, Batangas — After an hour-long road trip from Manila along SLEX and winding road that winds in and out of the towns of Cuenca, Alitagtag, Sta. Teresita and Taal, Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde welcomes us to the Taal Imperial Hotel & Resort that occupies more than one hectare of what used to be a coconut grove. It’s her little slice of paradise, not yet formally inaugurated (and only “soft-opened”), which she proudly offers to friends to try for a stress-free weekend....

More: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/funfare/article.aspx?articleid=766392&publicationsubcategoryid=70)

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:59 AM

It's more fun in Nasugbu!!!
From Nasugbu.ph (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 05:09 AM

P4.8B Nestle plant up in mid-2012
Written by : James Konstantin Galvez, Reporter

Davao City: Nestle Philippines Inc. On Tuesday said it is set to commission by the middle of next year its P4.8-billion Coffeemate manufacturing facility in Batangas.
Daniel Aellen, Nestle Philippines executive vice-president and chief financial officer, said the manufacturing facility is part of the first phase expansion of the company’s 27-hectare property in Tanauan town.

Aellen said the facility has a maximum capacity of 80,000 metric tons a year. The plant’s output would be sold exclusively in the Philippines, which is the second largest consumer of the coffee creamer next to the US.

Edith de Leon, Nestle Philippines head of corporate affairs, said the facility would only produce the “original flavor” Coffeemate creamer...

More: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/12255-p48b-nestle-plant-up-in-mid-2012)

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 05:20 AM

Kapuso will join celebration of Batangas City Fiesta in SM Batangas on January 15,2012

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 05:23 AM

Don't miss Angeline Quinto's first ever Mall Show in SM Batangas for the celebration of Batangas City Fiesta 2012!

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details (http://www.facebook.com/smcitybatangas)

monsy

January 10th, 2012, 08:40 AM

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 01:01 PM

masarap dyan yung baked tahong! pag-uwi ko pupuntahan ko yang dalampasigan, malapit lang yan sa school ko nung high school ako.

ha ha ha! It seems that you miss the taste of this baked tahong more than anything else in Nasugbu, Hope you get back and eat a lot too, just not too much to upset your stomach. http://images.coolchaser.com/themes/t/270381-i294.photobucket.com-albums-mm110-HyveScraps-Smiley-s-17bb.gif

probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 01:06 PM

The good life gets better at Playa Laiya
(The Philippine Star)
Updated January 08, 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Lot owners of Playa Laiya, the premier luxury leisure-residential development in San Juan, Batangas have one more reason to be happy about their residential tropical paradise: the exclusive Playa Laiya Beach Club is now open to give them more relaxation and fun in the sun.

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The Playa Laiya Beach Club launch gathered together lot owners and selected guests at a beach party that allowed them to enjoy the Beach Club’s amenities which include kiddie pools, a Jacuzzi, and an infinity edge lap pool. There are also several cabanas, located either by the pools or the beach that can accommodate five to 15 people....

More: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=87&articleId=765994)

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 02:48 PM

Let Freedom Ring! Support our congressman Mandanas for the benefit of our LGU's progress

While the government insists that the taxes to be included in the national internal revenue taxes as basis for computing the IRA are only those imposed and collected by the BIR and do not include tariff and custom duties which are collected by the Bureau of Customs..

On the contrary, Mandanas stressed that the Bureau of Customs collects national internal revenue taxes on imported goods as Agent of the Bureau of Internal Revenue as prescribed in Section 12 of RA 8424.. Until now, the LGUs have not been getting their share of BOC's collections of national internal revenue taxes since 1992. The LGUs have been deprived of their respective shares in the national internal revenue taxes collected by the BOC on imported goods...

He added that "Compliance by the National Government with the Constitution and existing laws will enable the LGUs to efficiently and expediently serve the Filipino people, and hasten the delivery of much needed and long delayed basic services….

Link www.sunstar.com.ph (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/01/10/ex-aquino-ally-asks-supreme-court-stop-fund-release-roads-bridges-199818)

Kabayan, if the Court grants the petition of Mandanas, the local government will collect an additional income tax from bureau of customs, which could mean more infrastructure projects could take off, above all, it will send our province of Batangas into the wealthiest…..'Let justice prevail'

Manila Int. Container Port - 63.484 billion
Port of Manila - 51.378 billion
Batangas Port - 42.667 billion
Limay Bataan Port - 27.264 billion
Ninoy Aquino Int. Airport -18.748 billion
Cebu Port - 7.225 billion
Subic Port - 5.435 billion
Cagayan de Oro Port - 4.573 billion
San Fernando La Union - 1.582 billion
CLARK - 1.306 billion

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:09 PM

It's more fun in Mabini!!!
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This is my lens vs a very curious pipefish. Shot in Anilao, Batangas.

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Common clownfish “nemo” found all over the Philippines (Taken in Anilao, Batangas)

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:21 PM

It's more fun in Taal!!!
From: thewanderlusterkid.blogspot.com (http://thewanderlusterkid.blogspot.com)

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Hiking and seeing the magnificent crater of Taal Volcano in Taal, Batangas. It's more fun to see the volcano's mouth in The Philippines. See more: click HERE. (http://thewanderlusterkid.blogspot.com/2010/09/reaching-taals-crater-luzon-philippines.html)

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probinsyano

January 10th, 2012, 04:31 PM

It's more fun in Batangas city!!!

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The term “subli” is from two tagalog words “subsub” meaning falling on head and “bali”, which means broken. This dance offers much fun… See more: click HERE. (http://ericzonejam-batangenobiyahero.blogspot.com/2011/05/anubing-sublian-festival-2011.html)

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probinsyano

January 11th, 2012, 02:39 AM

It's more fun in Punta Fuego!!!
Photo by Jobellyn Bas (http://twitter.com/#!/nasugbu_ph/statuses/156842109045964800)
This shot was taken in Punta Fuego, Nasugbu Batangas.

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A whole day at Punta fuego, a beach escapade is always fun to the max when it's spent especially with your love one. More fun: Click HERE (http://www.perstaym.com/2011/05/perstaym-ko-sa-peninsula-de-punta-fuego.html)

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sun-tex

January 11th, 2012, 05:51 AM

batangas-mindoro is a 19 kilometer distance via island of _________

probinsyano

January 11th, 2012, 06:40 AM

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probinsyano

January 11th, 2012, 01:09 PM

I do Deliver, Not Promise
January 11, 2012

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Hayag ang patuloy na pagtutulungan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas at PNP sa binitiwang salita ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto sa New Yearâ€™s courtesy call noong Enero 9. Nang itanghal na â€œMost Peaceful Provinceâ€ sa Calabarzon, magkasamang pinaabot ni Gov. Vi at Vice Gov. Mark Leviste ang pasasalamat at paghanga nila kay Provâ€™l Dir. Rosauro Acio, sa mga hepe at staff ng BPPO. Dagdag dito, niregaluhan ni PD Acio si Gov. Vi ng isang Level 3 bullet proof vest kapalit ng pagtataguyod nito ng kanilang mithiin. (Kristina Marie Joy B. Andal â€“ Batangas PIO)

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=237&sec=1)

probinsyano

January 11th, 2012, 03:23 PM

It's more fun in Balayan!!!

Photographer's name: Roy Oliver "royskie" Sadorra (http://rosadorra.carbonmade.com/)

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/lechon2.jpgTHE ORIGINAL PARADA NG LECHON. According to the old villager, lechon was served before the Spanish arrived in the Philippines. The dish became a symbol of Batangas tradition to serve lechon during celebrations. While the parade pass by the streets, bystanders drench the participants with water. Bystanders are free to take a piece of the lechon while on parade. These make the occasion MORE FUN This photo, using Nikon D60 Sigma 28-200, courtesy of Simpleng Litrato by Royskie Sadorra (http://rosadorra.carbonmade.com/projects/2711918). More, click here (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/balayan-towns-and-cities/parada-ng-lechon-king-of-philippine-festivals/)

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This parade celebrates the feast of St John the Baptist on June 24 every year.
Nothing Can Beat the Original

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monsy

January 11th, 2012, 09:47 PM

ha ha ha! It seems that you miss the taste of this baked tahong more than anything else in Nasugbu, Hope you get back and eat a lot too, just not too much to upset your stomach. http://images.coolchaser.com/themes/t/270381-i294.photobucket.com-albums-mm110-HyveScraps-Smiley-s-17bb.gif

Had a metabolism problem, maybe just 4-5 pieces is enough.

probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 02:12 AM

Had a metabolism problem, maybe just 4-5 pieces is enough.

Actually Tahong can help revive and boost your metabolism, but avoid eating too much of this, If you have High Blood Pressure…:laugh:

probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 03:42 AM

More fun in Batangas
Photos' courtesy of www.lakwatsero.com (url=http://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/travel-guide-anilao-mabini-batangas/)

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Travel Guide: Anilao (Mabini, Batangas)
Photos' courtesy of www.lakwatsero.com (http://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/travel-guide-anilao-mabini-batangas/)

Three hours away or around 170 kilometers south of Manila is the coastal town of Mabini, Batangas, home to Anilao, the “so-called” birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines. This town boast of teeming marine biodiversity, with the abundance of corals and dense underwater life, making it popular not only in the Philippines but throughout the world. The town may not have...

See more, click here (http://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/travel-guide-anilao-mabini-batangas/)

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probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 04:27 AM

Batangas is the venue of the Best Weddings of 2011!

2011. The year that was. A year of a number of celebrity weddings. But it’s not just Pinoy celebrities and Destination Weddings that takes all the space in our annual list of Best Weddings. Like always, our list also includes ordinary couples who made an extraordinary impact to their wedding suppliers to be chosen their respective choices for “Wedding of the Year” based on their own criteria. Couples who are down-to-earth seems a popular pick for selections from last year.

Without further ado, here’s the Best Weddings of 2011 from January to December! (note: clicking on the name of the contributing supplier will direct you to more wedding photos or onsite video of chosen couple)

Best Weddings of 2011!
January 12th, 2012

Oyo Sotto + Kristine Hermosa
12 January | Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas

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“Oyo & Tin’s will always make it on top of our list of most memorable weddings. Unlike other celebrity couples, they were beyond the flaunting of their beautiful wedding. They opt to make it intimate and private, sans the media coverage from the press or any TV networks. Real life couples like them make us believe in forever and serendipitous endings!”

Vince Arlante + Kit Siendo
23 September | Our Lady of Lourdes + Splendido, Laurel, Batangas

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When I was approached by Vince & Kit to inquired about my service-only package the first thing that I noticed is their simplicity as a couple. I have already seen them scouting around different bridal fairs & I feel happy to have been chosen by clients who are as down-to-earth & unpretentious as them. They wanted the event to be as intimate and personal as possible which evidently shone through every detail of the ceremony & celebration. Love is not measured by any amount - and this was true enough for my Wedding of the Year couple: Vince & Kat.

~Jervy Santiago, photographer

Cenyang Qian + Dongyang Huang
14 October | Acuatico Beach Resort, San Juan, Batangas

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“While it’s a dream for many Filipinos to be married in a romantic country overseas, Dongyang and Cenyang, who are Swiss-based Chinese couple, chose to have their special day in our country. Their wedding was just their second time to visit the Philippines and yet they fully entrusted every detail of their wedding to hand-picked all-Filipino wedding suppliers led by Christine Ong Te Events – a proof of how much talent and beauty our country has to offer. It was God’s birthday gift for me to be working with Mayad Studios for the first time as I am a big fan of their craft. I can say that this is the most intimate wedding I have covered so far. They only had 16 guests all coming from China (suppliers outnumbered their guests)! It was such a beautiful beach wedding on a month of October. It was raining hard a day before, but the skies surprisingly cleared up on the day of the wedding itself giving the event a dreamy feel on my images.”

~Jaja Samaniego, photographer

Mark Escueta + Jolina Magdangal
19 November | Madre de Dios, Tagaytay Midlands (church wedding), Talisay, Batangas
21 November | Splendido Tagaytay Golf & Country Club (garden wedding), Laurel, Batangas

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“What’s special about this wedding is not the fact that they are famous in the Philippines, with Jolina being an actress and Mark being a rockstar drummer of Rivermaya. This is their church wedding, attended only by more or less 20 people. There was nothing grand planned about this actually, it was almost like a practicing for their garden wedding on November 21st. But love is truly grand and we all felt it immensely as the day progressed. I live for moments like these. I will actually let the pictures speak for themselves. I’m sure Jolina and Mark will have a flourishing married life. There is no doubt about it.”

~Dino Lara, photographer

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“Early on we had a feeling that this had the makings of a wedding to remember. The couple was SO hands-on — from the invites to the gown, it was their own design. Even the theme they chose was unique and was SO them. Come wedding day — or days, as they had not one but two ceremonies — we knew that this IS a wedding to remember. It was private, intimate and romantic. They even had a semblance of divine intervention as their “No Plan B” outdoor wedding didn’t have a single drop of rain until the end of the reception.And here’s the clincher… this was a celebrity wedding. (P.S. Jolina’s spontaneous, unread vow and Mark’s heartfelt, written vow has got to be 2011’s best exchange of vows.)”

More www.weddingsatwork.com (http://www.weddingsatwork.com/wawnewsblog/)

probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 05:51 AM

10 UTOS NG BATANGUENO

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Ang SAMPUNG utos ng Batangueno....

Huwag kang pagmumul'an ng babag. (babag-away)

Huwag kang mahihiya kung may punto kang 'ala eh'. Dahil likas yan sa isang batangan.

Huwag palaging isipin ay barikan. (barik-inom, toma).

Huwag kang busong. (busong-walang galang)

Huwag kang pilyuhin at palhak. Ikaw ay disiplinado kaya wag kang gagawa ng kabalbalan. (pilyuhin-pilyo, palhak-maharot, kabalbalan-kalokohan)

Huwag kang mahihiyang bansagan na "tiga" Tiga-sin, tiga-saing, Tiga-laba, Tiga-alaga ng mga supling. hindi ibig sabihin ika'y under kundi isa kang responsableng padre de pamilya.

Huwag kang playboy. Huwag mong paniwalaan ang kasabihang sa asawa'y bayabas at ang sa kabit ay ubas, sapagkat ang Batangenyo'y likas sa pagiging stick to one.

Huwag kang tatanggi sa piyestahan. Hindi ibig sabihin ika'y masiba kundi tanda iyan ng pagiging masayahin at palakaibigan.

Huwag kang pangkal. (pangkal-tamad). Ang mga Batang ay sadyang masisipag at mahilig mangibang bayan. Kahit saang lugar ka sumuling ay iyong masusumpungan.

at higit sa lahat,

Huwag mong kalimutang magdasal. Ang Batangenyo ay likas na madasalin at mapagmahal sa Poong lumikha.

Source: alaehrepublik.blogspot.com (http://alaehrepublik.blogspot.com/2011/01/10-utos-ng-batangueno.html)

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probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 06:33 AM

Batangas Travel guide

If you are driving in Batangas for the first time, you are guaranteed a laugh. Some of the funny road signs are hilarious.

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What sort of signs would you be seeing if you embarked on a road trip to the great province of Batangas? Here are a few samples of unusual and friendly signs you’ll find on the road.

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So, if you travel to Batangas you will not be lost.

Source:henrycrodriguez.net (http://henrycrodriguez.net/personal/funny/batangas-road-signs/)

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probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 11:14 AM

It’s More Fun in the Philippines: Memes from and for Batangas
Posted on 12 January 2012 by Dyan Hernandez

So it’s a yes for the Philippines’ new tourism slogan. DOT is pushing through with implementing the campaign despite the (again) copycat issue pertaining to Switzerland’s “It’s More fun in Switzerland” from 1951.

Countless of memes and comical slogans for local destinations in the country are spreading around various websites and social networking sites. And as a group which promotes the tourism of Batangas, we came up with these memes. This is just the first batch, expect more memes to be delivered later on.

It’s more fun in Batangas. It’s more fun in the Philippines! ;)

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Magdive sa Anilao

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Bali in Batangas

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Of course, the Star for All Seasons is also our leader for all seasons.

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Loming Batangas is one of our province’s trademarks, in case you still don’t know.

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Padre Garcia, the Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines

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Before you plan to trek the crater of Mt. Pinatubo, you should see first our very own Taal Volcano.

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Boy Pick-up is a proud native of Taal.

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Lambanog, the “poor man’s drink” is San Juan’s prime product.

We’d like you to share with us your own memes. Let’s show them what we’ve got here in the beautiful Batangas. Taralets! :)

Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines-memes-from-and-for-batangas/)

One of the best websites..

About the author

Dyan Hernandez - who has written 734 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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probinsyano

January 12th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Get ready. KC Concepcion will visit Batangas on January 28 for X-Factor auditions kick-off in FAITH Tanauan city, If you have ever dreamed of being the next Kapamilya star like KC, this could be your chance to live out your dream!

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probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 05:23 AM

SAVE TAAL LAKE

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Love conquer's all, love moves in mysterious ways.... let us love taal lake for our son's and dauther's future., so they too may love it the way we used to.
save and love taal lake......

From Save taal lake. agoncillo crusaders (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-taal-lake-agoncillo-crusaders/183782121661760)

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This is a waypoint within the Taal Volcano Island where tourist and trekkers can get a majestic view of the famous Taal Crater Lake. It's more fun to go there!!

But Resorts and developments are sprouting up one after another. Most do not even bother....and they seem to be happily developing and advertising. Conservation areas in Taal lake is being gradually eroded by them and Human activities have resulted in severe negative impact on the ecosystem of this area. ... take our Taal lake and Volcano seriously and should join hands to save them. We, batangueno are lucky enough and blessed as we inherited this an incredibly beautiful world-renowned Taal lake and Volcano from our parents and must be seen as God's gift to all our kababayan and the use we make of it entails a shared responsibility for all ... We should think that the future generations enjoy this most beautiful place to its fullest.

probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 01:10 PM

News: DENR: Lipa City, 8 other Batangas towns considered susceptible to landslide while Batangas City and15 batangas towns prone to floods; warns other areas in Region 4

January 12, 2012, 3:12pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region 4-A (DENR-Calabarzon) reminded residents in high-risk geohazard areas to heed the call of the agency and local government units, and refrain from dwelling in areas highly susceptible to floods and landslides.

DENR-Region 4-A Executive Director Reynulfo Juan said geohazard maps were produced and made available by the regional office’s Decision Support Systems Office (DSSO) in Calamba City and at the office of the Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Region 4-A (MGB-Calabarzon) in Manila.

The municipalities of Laurel, Mataas na Kahoy, Cuenca, Lipa City, Tuy, Calaca, Mabini, San Juan, and Rosario were considered susceptible to landslide in Batangas.

Juan also enumerated the flood-prone areas in the region, based on the flood susceptibility map for Calabarzon prepared by the DSSO with MGB-Calabarzon, and the National Economic Development Authority IV-A.

In Batangas province, he considered as flood-prone with high susceptibility the towns of Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Tuy, Balayan, Calaca, Lemery, Taal, San Luis, Bauan, San Pascual, Batangas, Lobo, Laurel, Talisay and Tanauan...

More: www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/347827/region-4a-floodprone-areas-bared)

probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Catch Star Magic artists at Batangas City Coliseum on Sunday (January 15). Pls be there!!!

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probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Have You Heard of Batangueno Inventors Gregorio Zara and Maria Orosa?
Posted on 13 January 2012 by Dyan Hernandez

Perhaps we know Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, and Benjamin Franklin as world-renown inventors. But did you know that Batangas boasts of famous inventors, too?

Yes. And we should be proud of them. Batanguenos are also brilliant thinkers of new things which is said to be very beneficial for our own advancement.

Two of the recognized Filipino inventors hails from Batangas. These were Gregorio Zara and Maria Orosa.

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More: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/people/have-you-heard-of-batangueno-inventors-gregorio-zara-and-maria-orosa/)

One of the best websites...

About the author

Dyan Hernandez - who has written 735 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.

probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 03:23 PM

Catch the feast, fun & frenzy at SM City Lipa as we celebrate Lipa City's fiesta!

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Details (http://www.facebook.com/smcitylipa)

probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 03:59 PM

Activities of Governor Vilma Santos Recto
(Jan 4, 2011 - San Juan)
January 4, 2012

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Blessing and turn over ceremony of 2 classroom building(Balagbag Elemntary School)
Balay Project(Distribution of Carpentry tools)
Pawikan Conservation at Brgy. Pinagbayanan

probinsyano

January 13th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Gov. Vilma Santos Recto-Activities in Camp Miguel Malvar

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Arrival of honor,blessing of mobile patrols& POC meeting

probinsyano

January 14th, 2012, 01:17 AM

P37.5-M halaga ng Farm-to-Market-Road (FMR), ipinagkaloob sa Batangas

BATANGAS CITY, Enero 12 (PIA) ---Mapalad ang mga Batanguenong magbubukid dahil sa makakamit nilang P 37.5 milyong halaga ng Farm-to-Market-Road (FMR) mula sa Agrarian Reform Fund o ARF na may Special Allocation Release Order No.A-11-0027568 na nirelease noong November 21,2011 upang magamit ng mga mamamayan partikular ang magsasakang mapadali ang kanilang pagluluwas ng produkto sa mga pamilihan. Ito ang tinuran ni Engr. Meller Ali ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Batangas sa kanyang ulat hinggil sa kalagayan ng imprastraktura ng mga Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries(ARBs) sa mga kanayunan ng probinsya.

Ayon sa kanya ang pondong nakalaan ay bunga ng pagsusumikap ng apat na District Representative na sina Congressmen Tomas Apacible ng unang distrito, Hermilando Mandanas ng ikalawa, Nelson Collantes ng Ikatatlo at Mark Lleandro Mendoza ng pang-apat na distrito sa tulong na rin ni Senador Ralph G. Recto at ng Batanguenong Kalihim Virgilio Delos Reyes ng DAR...

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=72245)

eruedas

January 14th, 2012, 02:49 AM

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eruedas

January 14th, 2012, 03:10 AM

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probinsyano

January 14th, 2012, 06:39 AM

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Namimis ko tong parteng ito... sa Hilltop at CT Rona, dati ang tawag namin dyan ay talitis ngayon isaw na at dahil sa hugis nito, minsan na rin itong tinatawag na IUD. Yun naman isa ay Betamax dahil tinawag na ganito ang pagkain sapagkat ito ay kahugis ng isang bala ng betamax....namimis ko rin ang palamig....wow, thanks for posting this picture, It reminds me of my school days back in Batangas city...:)

probinsyano

January 14th, 2012, 11:16 AM

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From sunrise to sunset….:)
I think I like the last one best, although the first one also has its own innovativeness… Beautiful sunrise to sunsets against rice field and on beach..Anywhere evoke romance and delight. Thanks for sharing.:okay:

probinsyano

January 14th, 2012, 03:34 PM

What our P500B case—praying for a TRO on 2012 budget—is all about

THE National Government, in the persons of the Respondents, should automatically release the Internal Revenue Allotments (IRA) or the just shares of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the national taxes as determined by law. The unreleased amount due to the provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays from 1992 to 2012 has already reached P500 billion. Compliance by the National Government with the Constitution and existing laws will enable the LGUs to efficiently and expediently serve the Filipino people, and hasten the delivery of much needed and long delayed basic services, such as: Health, Education, Local Projects – housing, livelihood, environment protection, infrastructure projects, agriculture, water, calamity and disaster mitigation, etc.

The automatic release of the IRA to the LGUs is clearly provided for in Sec. 6 of Art. X of the Constitution of our Republic, to wit: “Local government units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the national taxes which shall be automatically released to them.”

The definition of the “just share” is determined in Sec. 284 of RA 7160 (Local Government Code), as follows: “Sec. 284. Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes. Local government units shall have a share in the national internal revenue taxes based on the collection of the third fiscal year preceding the current fiscal year, as follows:

On the first year of the effectivity of this Code, thirty percent (30%);

On the second year, thirty five percent (35%);

On the third year and thereafter, forty percent (40%).”

It is clear that the legally mandated revenue base to compute the IRA should include the entire national internal revenue taxes collected annually. The national internal revenue taxes are specifically enumerated in Sec. 21 of RA 8424 (National Internal Revenue Code):

“Sec. 21. Sources of Revenue. - The following taxes, fees and charges are deemed to be national internal revenue taxes: Income taxes; Estate and donor’s taxes; Value-added tax; Other percentage taxes; Excise taxes; Documentary stamp taxes; and such other taxes as hereafter may be imposed and collected by the BIR.”

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collect national internal revenue taxes on imported goods – Value-added tax, Excise Taxes, Documentary Stamp Taxes - as agent of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as provided for in Sec. 12 of the National Internal Revenue Code.

However, the BIR has not been including the collections of the BOC of the national internal revenue taxes in the legally mandated revenue base to compute the IRA for the LGUs since 1992 up to 2012. And when included in accordance with the Philippine Constitution and other applicable laws, then the LGUs should receive FOUR HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT BILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 93/100 PESOS (P498,854,388,154.93) or very close to P500 billion.

We, the petitioners, have exhausted all administrative remedies, and even sent letters to the President, Vice President, Department of Finance (DOF), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Interior Local Government (DILG), Commission on Audit (COA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Bureau of Treasury, Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). This issue was also presented to the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).

Congressman Hermilando I. Mandanas files the petition as Representative, elected by the 2nd District of Batangas, who is concerned not only with crafting legislations, but also with the performance of his oversight functions. He also files as a taxpayer, and resident of Barangay Aplaya, Municipality of Bauan, Province of Batangas, who has been deprived of some basic services due to failure of the National Government to automatically release the entire IRA.

Respondents
National Treasurer - did not segregate the IRA when he received the national internal revenue taxes, as specifically provided for in Sec. 204 of the NIRC;

BIR Commissioner - did not provide the right amount of the national internal revenue taxes, which is the legally mandated revenue base of the IRA;

Secretary of the DOF - direct superior of the National Treasurer, the Commissioner of the BIR, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs, and who provided the President and Congress with the overstated estimates of national revenues available for appropriations (provision for IRA was understated, thus automatically inflating revenues available for appropriation);

Secretary of the DBM – responsible for the preparation of the National Budget for approval of the President and Congress; Executive Secretary - the highest officer that can be a cited as Respondent in cases against the National Government.

Main issue
The main issue is to enable the LGUs to perform their duties and responsibilities as mandated by law. Compliance with existing laws will enable them to deliver in the shortest period of time the long delayed basic services to the Filipinos who are truly in dire need of Health, Education and Local Projects. The release of P500 Billion in IRA due to the LGUs will definitely pump prime the Philippine economy, create more jobs and hasten development in the countryside.

The petition also respectfully asks the Supreme Court to issue a writ of preliminary injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order on the release of some of the P60.75 Billion appropriations for capital outlays included in the 2012 General Appropriation Act (RA 10155). This amount is equivalent to the IRA for the LGUs in accordance with law that has been misappropriated by the National Government in the 2012 GAA. And if the unconstitutional release of the P60.75 Billion is not restrained by the Supreme Court, then again the misuse of Local Funds for National Projects will go unabated.

[Congressman Mandanas was until recently chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. He was the governor of Batangas from 1995 to 2004.]

Source: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/columnist1/15054-what-our-p500b-casepraying-for-a-tro-on-2012-budgetis-all-about)

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probinsyano

January 14th, 2012, 04:38 PM

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probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 02:11 AM

Diving into More Fun in Bauan
January 11, 2012
Photos' courtesy of kintoy.blogspot.com (http://kintoy.blogspot.com/)

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The images were taken by blogger's diving instructor in Bauan, Batangas

More: kintoy.blogspot.com (http://kintoy.blogspot.com/)

probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 06:52 AM

Daydreaming in Mt. Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas.

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My Take on DOT’s “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”
Posted by carylcp ⋅ January 8, 2012 ⋅

Last Friday, the Department of Tourism unveiled its new campaign – “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Netizens have been talking and have been going crazy about it all over social networking sites and some even posted their “memes” on the said campaign. I personally think that it’s an ingenious idea which every Filipinos can relate and can attest to. So in support of of the campaign, I came up with my own “It’s more fun in the Philippines” photos set.More HERE (http://carylcp.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/)

probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 07:26 AM

Accidental water warrior in Taal lake

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Accidental water warrior
By: Chely Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer

The advent of sporting events for a cause comes as a refreshing welcome to our social calendars. In the recent years, weekends have been peppered with runs, tournaments, and adventure races that would benefit development projects. It’s a win-win deal: people get to have fun and worthy projects are empowered.

More: lifestyle.inquirer.net (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/25227/accidental-water-warrior)

probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 07:56 AM

Trekking Pico de Loro bordering Cavite and Batangas

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Pico de Loro was the runaway winner so I decided to climb it the next day and Mt. Maculot the day after. With a spur-of-the-moment trip like this I didn’t expect that any of my friends would be able to join us. Fortunately, Ian was free (and responded right away after seeing my late post from Facebook), and so was Cristy. We left Manila around 6 a.m. on Saturday morning and took the South Luzon Express Way (SLEX) exiting at Carmona. We stopped at Dasmarinas Robinsons Mall to pick up Ian, Jeff and Cristy and proceeded to the jump-off point along Puerto Azul Road...
More: Click here (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/trekking-pico-de-loro/)

probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 11:27 AM

Pro-environment group taps Globe for Taal management

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Pro-environment group taps Globe for Taal managemen
Published : Sunday, January 15, 2012

PRO-environment non-government organization PUSOD, Inc. has tapped Globe Telecom for the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to step up implementation of the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) management plan that covers over 65,000 hectares, 24,000 hectares of which are occupied by the lake.

Globe provides PUSOD with one-year TxtConnect Plan 5000 facility to ply out information, announcements and updates on the TVPL management plan to every registered service subscriber.

Globe also turned over some 2,000 Bridging Communities SIM cards—provides half regular rates on calls and text— to PUSOD for better stakeholder management...

More: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/15114-pro-environment-group-taps-globe-for-taal-management)

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probinsyano

January 15th, 2012, 03:02 PM

Business owners in Batangas are reminded to renew annual business registrations on or before January 31, 2012, to avoid penalty...

Mga negosyante pina-alalahanan sa renewal ng business permit

BATANGAS CITY, Enero 5 (PIA) -- Pinapaalalahanan muli ang mga negosyante na kumuha na o mag renew ng kanilang business permit sa unang linggo pa lamang o bago sumapit sa araw ng deadline sa January 31 upang maiwasan ang multa....

More: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=71139)

probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 02:09 AM

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Batangas City observes the feast of Sto. Niño today. With permission from His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III (Today) Monday, January 16, 2012, is a NON-WORKING HOLIDAY in Batangas City.

Happy Fiesta to ALL!

probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 05:25 AM

The Charming Town of San Jose, Batangas
Courtesy of pinoyshooter.org (http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/2012/01/the-charming-town-of-san-jose-batangas/)

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The Charming Town of San Jose, Batangas
January 16, 2012

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The beautiful dome of San Jose church seen through the capiz windows of the old convent

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The beautiful altar and interior of San Jose church. Notice the ornate pulpit to the right. This was the first church that I saw with the Philippine and Vatican flags being displayed.

I have fond memories of my childhood spent in what used to be a sleepy Batangas town. Today that town is so different. It has been affected by commercialism and what passes for progress for us Filipinos. Gone are the days of simple pleasures. Biking and playing on the street, greeting almost everyone you see on the street on your way to your friend’s house, hiking, walking to most of your destination no matter how many blocks it is from your house. It seems that as we plan our progress, there is a certain way of life that disappears and which reminds me of the line “you can’t go home again.” Having said that, one of my favorite towns located in Batangas province is San Jose. In a certain way, this small town in Batangas reminds me of the place where I spent a part of my childhood. San Jose is one of those small quaint provincial towns sandwiched between two booming cities being Lipa and Batangas....

More: pinoyshooter.org (http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/2012/01/the-charming-town-of-san-jose-batangas/)

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probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 05:52 AM

Parokya Ni Edgar Konektado LIve in Lipa City Batangas

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Parokya Ni Edgar Konektado LIve in Lipa City Batangas

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January 16th, 2012, 06:56 AM

Magnificent view of Taal - the most photographed volcanoes in the world

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Wharf overlooking the Taal Volcano at Club Balai Isabel

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Laments of an Old Crater: This is one of the most photographed volcanoes in the world. This is part of Taal volcano’s group of craters. This crater is one of the most visible and most photographed crater of Taal Volcano. However, this crater is one of the oldest and the most inactive of the Taal Volcano island craters. Shot taken at 25,000 ft above the province of Laguna, east of Taal Lake.
Photo by storm-crypt

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Taal Volcano: A hazy view of the famous Taal Volcano, in the Philippines, it has been called the smallest active volcano in the world. It is located about 70-km south of Manila on an island inside a lake called Taal Lake. What makes Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano itself has a lake of its own inside its crater which is called the “Crater Lake.”
Photo by danielygo

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Simmering and Deadly: Viewed from northern part of Taal Volcano’s crater rim. This is the simmering crater lake of one of the most active volcanos in the world. In the distance is Taal Lake, with the outline of Mt. Maculot( A mountain in the province of Batangas, Philippines).

Taal Volcano is an active volcano located about 70-km south of Manila inside a lake, it was formed through one major eruption at the center of a lake, and since the lake itself is the crater of a prehistoric volcano, and within the lake, other eruptions have occurred producing more craters and micro-lakes. The vista from the rim is unrivaled....

More: tourism-philippines.com (http://tourism-philippines.com/taal-volcano/)

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probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 10:38 AM

Governor Vi, pinarangalan ng DILG

Governor Vi, pinarangalan ng DILG
Posted by Online Balita on Jan 16th, 2012

Ni Jimi C. Escala

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PINARANGALAN ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) si Governor Vilma Santos kasama ang buong provincial government of Batangas. Ipinagkaloob kay Gov. Vi ang “Seal of Good Housekeeping -in recognition of it’s good performance, particularly in the areas of good planning, transparency and accountability“.

Ang Batangas ang nangunguna sa sampung probinsiyang may malinis at tranparent na performance ng mga namumuno.

Personal na tinanggap ni Ate Vi ang award, at siyempre tuwangtuwa ang actress-politician at alay daw niya ang award na ito para sa lahat ng kanyang constituents.

Present sa okasyon ang aktor at isa sa board members ng Batangas na si Christopher de Leon na nasusulat noon na may tampo raw kay Gov. Vi dahil sa ilang okasyon ng Batangas ay absent ang premyadong aktor.

Sa awarding rites ay umugong muli ang isyu na tatakbo for senator si Gov. Vi sa 2013 elections in preparations sa pagtakbo niya bilang bisepresidente sa 2016 elections....

More: www.balita.net.ph (http://www.balita.net.ph/2012/01/governor-vi-pinarangalan-ng-dilg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Balita-TagalogNewspaperTabloid+%28Balita+-+Tagalog+Newspaper+Tabloid%29)

probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 11:22 AM

2 Giant printer firms to invest P20 billion in Batangas

2 Japanese firms to invest in Phl
By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio (The Philippine Star)
January 16, 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Two Japanese firms known for their printer brands announced they are investing in the Philippines with one of the investments reaching P20 billion.

In an interview, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Lilia de Lima said that Japan-based firm Brother Industries Ltd. will put up a manufacturing facility for its printing business in Batangas. The facility, which will be constructed in the first quarter of 2012, will manufacture and export parts for inkjet printers. The project cost for Brother’s new facility in the country is still unknown but De Lima said it will be lower than the P20 billion being invested by the other Japanese firm...

More: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=768196&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 11:36 AM

World Biggest printer companies to invest P20 billion plant in Batangas and employ six thousand Batangueno..^^

World's Biggest Printers Investing Over P20B, To Generate 6,000 Jobs
By MYRNA M. VELASCO
January 15, 2012, 10:54pm

MANILA, Philippines — Two world’s biggest printer manufacturers are investing over P20 billion in the country for the establishment of high-technology printer manufacturing facilities for the exports market and generating over 6,000 jobs for Filipinos once they start commercial operation in the Calabarzon area.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director-general Lilia B. De Lima, in a talk with reporters revealed the big investors but not their complete identities saying the companies will make their own announcements soon.

According to De Lima the bigger investor is a Japanese digital imaging solutions firm, which is investing P20 billion for a new printer factory in Batangas. The other printer investor is Brother, a primarily printer manufacturer. These two companies were the largest investors approved by the PEZA Board in December last year.

De Lima said the Japanese investor will establish a new project that will produce one new high-tech printer. It has already selected a 20-hectare property in Batangas. On its first year of operation, the firm is expected to employ 4,000 and a total of 6,000 on the third year.

More www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/348195/worlds-biggest-printers-investing-over-p20b-to-generate-6000-jobs)

probinsyano

January 16th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Dawn at the beach @ Lemery, Batangas
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Early Morning @ Lemery, Batangas
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Photos' courtesy of allantrodriguez (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=1266641) via Digital Photographer Philippines (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=1266641)

More great photos here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=1266641)

probinsyano

January 17th, 2012, 01:40 AM

Batangas, What's up!!!

Do You Recognize This Place in Batangas?

How long does it take for Kris Aquino to find true love?
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The Search is Over
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January 17th, 2012, 01:47 AM

Batangas, What's up!!!

Kris Aquino Has Finally Found True Love in Maricaban, TINGLOY, BATANGAS

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The Search is Over for Kris Aquino

niknok

January 17th, 2012, 02:34 AM

The province of Batangas is getting ready for something new stage in the development in 2012. ....

Philippines’ longest underground tunnel Nearing Completion

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This tunnel is set to open on April this year…

So what kung magbubukas na ang ternate-nasugbu road/tunnel? How about the roads going to ternate. From Manila you would go thru bulok na Cavitex, then Kawit-Noveleta-Diversion Road/CEZ Diversion Road, Noveleta-Rosario Diversion Road, then, whenever there are enforcers at Tejero, Gen. Trias intersection, you would have to endure a 500 meter stretch for about 30 minutes. Same with Gahak, Kawit, Cavite and most parts of Cavite. Whenever CTMO and local enforcers interfere, expect monstrous traffic with their famed, BUHOS, (inutile bottleneck) system which they alternate for about 30 minutes.

probinsyano

January 17th, 2012, 06:41 AM

So what kung magbubukas na ang ternate-nasugbu road/tunnel? How about the roads going to ternate. From Manila you would go thru bulok na Cavitex, then Kawit-Noveleta-Diversion Road/CEZ Diversion Road, Noveleta-Rosario Diversion Road, then, whenever there are enforcers at Tejero, Gen. Trias intersection, you would have to endure a 500 meter stretch for about 30 minutes. Same with Gahak, Kawit, Cavite and most parts of Cavite. Whenever CTMO and local enforcers interfere, expect monstrous traffic with their famed, BUHOS, (inutile bottleneck) system which they alternate for about 30 minutes.

Though, I’m supporting the new administration to investigate various anomalies and issues including graft and corruption allegations against the past administration and for being notorious partiality for Central - North Luzon in Major infrastructure projects… there are good programs of the past administration like LRT/MRT, RORO, Super Region highway, and more elevated Highways TO Connect Expressways in CALABARZON should be continued in order to address critical bottlenecks and alleviate traffic congestion in Metro..We need a Strategic Master Plan now Before it's Too Late, it's essential to have an infrastructure master plan to guide solutions to traffic congestion and to significantly reduce today's severe congestion and prepare for growth expected areas in CALABARZON which is now consider the fastest growing region in the country..more populous than NORTH LUZON REGIONS (Cagayan and Ilocos) COMBINED and now officially declared that it has passed METRO MANILA...as the most populous region in the country according to NSCB website.. so, we need now to bring down as well as to prepare for minimizing future congestion before it overwhelms the area.

probinsyano

January 17th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Lipa City
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 01:48 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Batangas City
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 02:28 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Calumpan & Maricaban Island
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Lemery
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 03:06 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Calatagan
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 03:15 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Malabrigo
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 03:20 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of San Juan
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 03:24 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Nasugbu
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 03:29 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Lobo
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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Source: mgb.gov.ph (http://mgb.gov.ph/lhmp.aspx)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 04:14 AM

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Lipa City will be celebrating its annual City Fiesta on Friday, January 20, 2012. Through Proclamation No. 310, s. 2012, His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III, declaring Friday, January 20, 2012, as NON-WORKING HOLIDAY in Lipa City.

Happy fiesta to all!!!

probinsyano

January 18th, 2012, 04:57 AM

Auditions for The X Factor Philippines are now open to all Batangueños aged 13 and over!

The X Factor Philippines is open to all male and female, 13 years old and above(NO AGE LIMIT); solo, due, trio or group who got the "X" factor in singing. Bring your minus one cd, original & photocopy of birth certificate. NO INSTRUMENTS.

Do you have the "X" factor?

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Audition date:

Jan 28 - First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH), Batangas

REMINDERS (for the CONTESTANTS):

The X Factor is a singing competition
Contestant/s may be solo, duo, trio, groups
Contestants must be 13 years old and above (please bring photocopy of birth certificate)
Contestants below 13 years old must bring along parents or guardians
Bring minus one CDs, no other musical instruments required

ONLINE AUDITIONS

To audition online:

Create a short video of yourself or your group showcasing your singing talent.

Download and fill up the Audition Information Sheet and Waiver Release Sheet if participant is below 18 years of age.

Send your filled-up Information Sheet and Audition Video in a single email to xfactor@abs-cbn.tv.

Video notes:

Any video file format is accepted.

Limit the video file size to 9mb.

Only chosen audition entries will be contacted by X Factor Philippines.

details (http://www.facebook.com/xfactorabscbn?sk=wall)

probinsyano

January 19th, 2012, 11:28 AM

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(Schedule of Activities) (http://www.choosephils.com/read_post.php?cat=festivals&id=643[COLOR="DarkRed")

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probinsyano

January 19th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Lipa city Fiesta 2012
(Schedule of Activities)
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probinsyano

January 19th, 2012, 12:11 PM

Sugarcane block farm project to launch in Batangas

DA, DAR Launch Sugarcane 'Block Farming' in Batangas
January 19, 2012

The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) launch today (Jan 20, 2012) a “sugarcane block farm” project in Tuy, Batangas.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the project is a component of the DA-SRA sugar industry roadmap to encourage small farmers to form themselves into groups or cooperatives and adopt ‘economies of scale’ to make their farm operations —land preparation, planting, fertilization and harvesting — more cost-efficient and thus more profitable per unit area.

More: www.da.gov.ph (http://www.da.gov.ph/n_sub.php?pass=News_events/2012/jan/jan19c.html)

probinsyano

January 20th, 2012, 01:55 AM

Batangas' most disaster-prone areas
Geohazard Map of Taal Volcano
Preparing your community for Tragedy

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GEOLOGICAL FEATURES

Rock Type: Olivine basalt, Andesite

Tectonic Setting: Macolod Corridor
Age of Deposits: 5380+_ 170 ybp (Radiocarbon age, Listanco, 1994)

VOLCANIC ACTIVITY

Number of Historical Eruptions: 33
Latest Eruption/Activity: 1977 Oct. 3

Eruption Type:

Phreatic (e.g. 1878, 1911, 1970)
Phreatomagmatic (e.g. 1749, 1965, 1966)
Strombolian (e.g. 1968, 1969)
Plinian (e.g. 1754)

Precursors to Eruptions:

Increase in frequency of quakes with occasional felt events accompanied by rumbling sounds
Increase in temperature and level of Main Crater Lake
Development of new thermal areas and/or reactivation of old ones
Ground swells or inflation and ground fissuring
Increase in temperature of ground probe holes at Mt. Tabaro
Sulfuric odor and acrid fumes
Fish kills and drying up of vegetation

VOLCANIC HAZARDS

Type of Hazards:

Base surges
Ashfalls and ballistic projectiles
Lava flows
Seiches/Tsunamis and flooding
Lakeshore landslide
Fissuring and ground subsidence

Permanent Danger Zone: Entire Volcano Island

Other Buffer Zones: Lakeshore barangays of Talisay, Agoncillo, San Nicolas and Laurel

Areas To be Evacuated:

In case of an eruption similar in nature and magnitude to:

1965 ACTIVITY - entire Volcano Island and four lakeshore barangays of Agoncillo and Laurel

1911 ACTIVITY - entire Volcano Island and lakeshore barangays of Talisay, Tanauan, Agoncillo, Balete, San Nicolas and Laurel

Additional areas to be evacuated shall be determined based on the development in eruptive style and location of the monitored parameters.

Source: volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph (http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/update_VMEPD/Volcano/VolcanoList/taal.htm)

probinsyano

January 20th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Mandanas’s proposal Resolution 449, S. 2011 bill gains more support from the provinces

Board backs proposal to raise local government’s revenue allotment
Friday, January 20, 2012

BONTOC, Mt. Province -- The Provincial Board passed a resolution strongly supporting the proposal of Batangas Representative Hermilando Mandanas for a P500-billion increase in the internal revenue allotment (IRA) of local government units (LGUs) for 2012.

The board, in its resolution, said it is but proper that LGUs throughout the country obtain their just share from the 2012 IRA so the basic services for the deprived municipalities and provinces will be addressed and attended to.

The board was informed of Mandanas’s proposal through Resolution 449, S. 2011 of the Provincial Board of Marinduque strongly supporting the proposal of the lawmaker and urging all other local government units in the country to support the same.

It is mentioned in the Marinduque board resolution that the LGUs have 40 percent share from the total taxes collected by the National Government, including value-added tax, excise tax and documentary stamp tax.

However, in an inquiry and study conducted by Mandanas, it revealed that the LGUs are not getting their share since 1992.

More: www.sunstar.com.ph (www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2012/01/20/board-backs-proposal-raise-local-government-s-revenue-allotment-201552)

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jondan23_83

January 20th, 2012, 01:43 PM

World Biggest printer companies to invest P20 billion plant in Batangas and employ six thousand Batangueno..^^

More www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/348195/worlds-biggest-printers-investing-over-p20b-to-generate-6000-jobs)

napaka-laking project nito for batangas province :)

jondan23_83

January 20th, 2012, 01:46 PM

Though, I’m supporting the new administration to investigate various anomalies and issues including graft and corruption allegations against the past administration and for being notorious partiality for Central - North Luzon in Major infrastructure projects… there are good programs of the past administration like LRT/MRT, RORO, Super Region highway, and more elevated Highways TO Connect Expressways in CALABARZON should be continued in order to address critical bottlenecks and alleviate traffic congestion in Metro..We need a Strategic Master Plan now Before it's Too Late, it's essential to have an infrastructure master plan to guide solutions to traffic congestion and to significantly reduce today's severe congestion and prepare for growth expected areas in CALABARZON which is now consider the fastest growing region in the country..more populous than NORTH LUZON REGIONS (Cagayan and Ilocos) COMBINED and now officially declared that it has passed METRO MANILA...as the most populous region in the country according to NSCB website.. so, we need now to bring down as well as to prepare for minimizing future congestion before it overwhelms the area.

tama.madaming road projects sa laguna pero hindi naman natutuloy :ohno:

probinsyano

January 20th, 2012, 01:46 PM

Mandanas' Resolution 449 bill gets support from Zamboanga Solon

Agan says IRA computation for LGUs should include BOC collection
Monday, 16 January 2012 00:00

Councilor Rommel Agan yesterday expressed support to Batangas 2nd District Congressman Hermilando Mandanas’ petition calling the Supreme Court to issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the 2012 national government budget.

Mandanas in his petition for certiorary prohibition and mandamus, said he wanted the government to include the collection of the Bureau of Customs into the Internal Revenue Allotment computation being distributed to the different Local Government Units (LGUs).

In its similar contention, the City Council on its last regular session approved a resolution earnestly urging the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Finance to re-examine the legality, propriety and validity of the 2012 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) level as announced in the Local Budget Memo No. 65 dated June 25, 2011 as amended by local budget memo 65-A, dated September 5,2011, for the purpose of making an accurate computation of the share of LGUs from the actual national internal revenue taxes collected in 2009 by both the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs.

More: www.zamboangatoday.ph (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/8112-agan-says-ira-computation-for-lgus-should-include-boc-collection.html)

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probinsyano

January 20th, 2012, 04:23 PM

tama.madaming road projects sa laguna pero hindi naman natutuloy :ohno:

Philippines has underinvested in infrastructure for more than a decade, and we still continue to lag behind our neighbors.

The infrastructure deficit NOW is so critical that it could prevent CALABARZON from achieving the prosperity that finally seems to be within its grasp. Without reliable INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, world class expressways and a modern transportation network and has most expensive electricity in Asia… if President Nonoy Aquino fails to deliver his campaign promises to steer the country's position towards progress and development, if he incapacitates to launch the major infrastructure projects in Laguna, and further worsened by the failure of his administration to provide essential major infrastructure projects in our beloved province, Batangas, he must take full blame for it. Now we must even have to endure another 4 long years to survive....

How come we live now in “MATUWID NA DAAN” and yet so many OF US still poor?

PHILIPPINES TODAY is about where CHINA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, THAILAND were a decade ago. Back then, THEIR economies were shifting into overdrive, but its roads and power grid weren't up to the task. So their major cities launched a massive upgrade initiative, building more miles of expressways that now crisscross their countries and are as good as the best roads in the U.S. or Europe. PHILIPPINES, as of TODAY, by contrast, Government bade out only one project in CALABARZON ”Daang Hari toll way”….

It's no wonder WE'RE STILL LAGGED BEHIND…

I don't blame of Pnoy's bash corruption so much, rather I support his honest-to-goodness campaign against graft and corruption.. and Its not the main reason. Main reason is inability to take decision within time at time this is the reason for our underdeveloped infra.

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 03:51 AM

OMG!!! David Archuleta is currently shooting scenes for his TV5 mini-series in Batangas...

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The 21-year-old American Idol Season 7 runner up is currently shooting scenes for his TV5 mini-series both in Manila and Batangas

International recording artist and American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta planed in from Los Angeles on January 13 to begin shooting a primetime series for the Kapatid Network. The 21-year-old Maimi-native is being cast opposite TV5’s homegrown talents Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero in the teleserye Nandito Ako, where he will play the role of a Filipino-American singer who goes back to his roots in the Philippines.

Despite having an undemanding foreign celebrity in their stable, TV5 is pulling out all the stops for the David Archuleta project. A day after the successful GMA 7 primetime “epic series” Amaya ended its run on Friday, TV5 immediately announced that they have signed on its director Mac Alejandre for Nandito Ako.

“We’ll be shooting with David both in Manila and Batangas,” continued Intalan, who is also tight-lipped on how much the network offered the singer to convince him to launch his acting career in the Philippines.

“We’ll try to show him as much of our sights and culture as we can, but like David himself said, it will be a very busy three weeks of shootings.”...

More: www.manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/showtime/15439-tv5-more-hollywood-stars-to-come-after-david-archuleta)

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 12:00 PM

Pugs. Pugs. Pugs. Beach trip with Bogart! Taken in Laiya, Batangas.
Photo's courtesy of prettymissadventures.blogspot.com (http://prettymissadventures.blogspot.com/)

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More, click here (http://prettymissadventures.blogspot.com/)

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 12:31 PM

How the Governor of the Province of Batangas' works as the public servant of Integrity? (http://adventuresbehindmylens.com/ep-10-vilma-santos-recto-a-governors-day-at-work-sd)
Everyone knows that our governor Vilma Santos Recto has a very powerful job in our Province. But what does Governor Vi really do day in and day out? Find out as RAYMUND ISAAC spends a day with her.

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Ep. 10: Vilma Santos-Recto: A Governor’s Day At Work (SD)
by ABML Admin (http://adventuresbehindmylens.com/ep-10-vilma-santos-recto-a-governors-day-at-work-sd) on January 19, 2012 in Episodes (SD)

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a working politician’s life? What’s a day like for a Provincial Governor? What does each day have in store for you if you are running one of the largest provinces in the country while being the Star for All Seasons at the same time? On one day last December, we found out! Raymund and the podcast team spent a working day with none other than Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and got a glimpse of the life of an artista who entered the world of politics.

Watch the HD version of this episode here (http://adventuresbehindmylens.com/ep-10-vilma-santos-recto-a-governors-day-at-work-hd) or Play New Windows here (http://adventuresbehindmylens.com/?powerpress_pinw=301-podcast)

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 01:21 PM

The Farm spa in Lipa city cited as one of the world best according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/24/10/amanpulo-farm-cited-2-worlds-best)
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Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said The Farm at San Benito, Batangas is one of Asia's top spas for foodies.

WSJ particularly commended the spa for being a "pioneer of raw and vegan cuisine in Asia."

Other "foodie spas" in Asia mentioned by the publication include Six Senses Sanctuary Phuket and Chiva-Som, which are both located in Thailand.

"The resort uses dehydrators and molecular-gastronomy techniques to create healthy dishes such as homemade granola, fresh-baked breads and meatless burgers...Almost all of the food at The Farm is harvested on the premises," WSJ said. The Farm was also dubbed as a top "detox" spa in Asia.....

Detox

The Spa Resorts Samui Beach, Thailand
Kamalaya, Thailand
The Farm at San Benito, The Philippines

Foodie Spas

The Farm at San Benito, The Philippines
Six Senses Sanctuary Phuket, Thailand
Chiva-Som, Thailand

More: www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/24/10/amanpulo-farm-cited-2-worlds-best)

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 03:20 PM

The house of Don Gregorio Agoncillo, Taal, Batangas

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Photo's courtesy of folrana Jr. Photograhy Blog (http://folrana.com/blog/travel/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/attachment/smageing/) Published January 10, 2012

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 03:25 PM

Getting hitched in Batangas

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Photo's courtesy of folrana Jr. Photography Blog (http://folrana.com/blog/travel/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/attachment/smgetting-hitched/) Published January 10, 2012

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 04:39 PM

There's more than the rhythm of a fiesta happening in Lipa city..
From www.lifesomundane.net (http://www.lifesomundane.net/2012/01/lipa-city-fiesta-parade-in-pictures.html)

The Lipa City Fiesta Parade in Pictures

Here is a pictorial montage of the Lipa City Fiesta parade which was held yesterday. The pictures were taken by a friend who I had lent my digital camera to and for a different purpose altogether. However, since the parade was passing by, anyway, he took some pictures knowing I would gladly share these on Life So Mundane....

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More www.lifesomundane.net (http://www.lifesomundane.net/2012/01/lipa-city-fiesta-parade-in-pictures.html)

probinsyano

January 21st, 2012, 04:45 PM

Kathryn Bernardo Mallshowat Lipa City
By KathNiel (http://www.facebook.com/pages/KathNiel/143922692370426)

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more:KathNiel (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=202520276510667&set=a.202520259844002.44528.143922692370426&type=3&l=ea3955d2b4&theater)

probinsyano

January 22nd, 2012, 04:54 AM

The country's wealthiest woman's wedding in Calatagan...

A celebration of love
By: Ria Francisco-Prieto
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

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The wedding of Bianca Zobel and Chris Warns

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One of the country's wealthiest clans

Jan. 4. We left for Calatagan, Batangas, all three kids in tow, and went straight to the “fiesta” being hosted by Chris and Bianca for their employees and staff in Calatagan. To me it was like a children’s party, only in the middle of a field. But other than that, that was what it was—a fiesta to say “thank you” to people who work for them. Families enjoying lechon baka, pizza, doughnuts, hot dogs, dirty ice cream and everything in between, not to mention jumbo inflatables that my kids spent hours jumping on and running to their yayas’ dismay.

This party was actually what described Chris and Bianca best—down-to-earth, grateful and family-centered. I found it so touching that it was important to them to share this happy occasion with those around them.

Jan 5. Wedding rehearsals. It meant so much to Bianca that she and Chris get married in the bayan church, because this was the church where her parents, Iñigo and Maricris Zobel, got married in....

More lifestyle.inquirer.net (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/31865/a-celebration-of-love)

probinsyano

January 22nd, 2012, 12:14 PM

Aside from egg basket of the Philippines, the charming town of San Jose is also known for its agricultural product “Black Pepper” and it deserves their pride… Here is the video…

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Uploaded by WhiteHouseEstate on Jan 21, 2012

Here is the Directors cut version of our black pepper video, its shorter and I like it. The music is played on a traditional kulintang.

Coffee harvest coming soon because the new pulper has arrived, how exciting is that!

probinsyano

January 22nd, 2012, 02:37 PM

Is San Fernando International Airport in lipa Just a Pipe Dream?

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I remember my school days how I used to dream of my province having it’s own international Airport. I used to even draw my own runway design how I want it to look and dream up ways to finance it to get in build for our beloved province. Even in my Prayer to God, I can always remember saying :“God please help my province to get an international Airport.”

Now, Just like non-existent domestic aerodrome, the dreams of having an international airport too seem far-fetched. Congressman Mandanas, the principal author of the bill to convert the San Fernando air base in Lipa into a “dual-use airport” to serve as subsidiary airport to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is now losing hope just like more than million Batangueno and CALABARZON residents who feel that no flight would ever take off from here.

Mandanas said, "Yes, there is a plan to upgrade this Airbase into an International Airport, but we cannot say anything as of now. These plans have been announced numerous times in the past decades." As I look back, I remember, President Estrada had given the go-signal for the conversion of this airbase into an international airport and More agencies have signed MOA to participate this project, paving the way for the development of the airport and to ensure the immediate implementation of the project, the international airport must be constructed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme. But After Estrada was removed from office, that project never happened..

Kabayan, If somebody ask me now to sign a petition for this, which is close to my heart since a decade, I will often support it precisely to fulfill every Batangueno’s Dream to have an international Airport in Lipa….

Its only unfortunate and saddening that some regions have more than 2 international airports and some regions do not even have one despite their presence on business, culture, education, tourism hot spots like us.

I hope somebody will file a petition to gather millions of signatures on behalf of OUR DREAM..

RepublicaNegrense

January 22nd, 2012, 06:08 PM

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probinsyano

January 23rd, 2012, 06:04 AM

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donsar

January 23rd, 2012, 08:14 AM

Is San Fernando International Airport in lipa Just a Pipe Dream?

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I remember my school days how I use to dream of my province having it own international Airport. I use to even drew my own runway design how I want it to look and dream up ways to finance it to get in build for our beloved province. Even in my Pray to God I can always remember saying God please help my province to get an international Airport.

Now, Just like non-existent domestic aerodrome, the dreams of having an international airport too seem far-fetched. Congressman Mandanas, the principal author of the bill to convert the San Fernando air base in Lipa into a “dual-use airport” to serve as subsidiary airport to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is now losing hope just like more than million Batangueno and CALABARZON residents who feel that no flight would ever take off from here.

Mandanas said, "Yes, there is a plan to upgrade this Airbase into an International Airport, but we cannot say anything as of now. These plans have been announced numerous times in the past decades." As I look back, I remember, President Estrada had given the go-signal for the conversion of this airbase into an international airport and More agencies have signed MOA to participate this project, paving the way for the development of the airport and to ensure the immediate implementation of the project, the international airport must be constructed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme. But After Estrada was removed from office, that project never happened..

Kabayan, If somebody ask me now to sign a petition for this, which is close to my heart since a decade. I will often support it precisely to fulfill of every Batangueno’s Dream to have an international Airport in Lipa….

Its only unfortunate and saddening that some regions have more than 2 international airports and some regions do not even have one despite their presence on business, culture, education, tourism hot spots like us.

I hope somebody file a petition to gather million signatures on behalf of OUR DREAM..

YES, ERAP WAS REMOVED FROM MALACANANG, GMA PRIORITIZED DMIA, AND NOW P.NOY, DOESNT SEEM TO HAVE FLAGSHIP PROJECT IN BATANGAS, MORE SO AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WE DELIVERED THE HIGHEST NO. OF VOTES TO HIM AMONG ALL PROVINCES. ITS TIME FOR HIM TO PAY BACK. FOR AN INTERNAYIONAL AIRPORT IN LIPA TO BE A REALITY, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS MUST UNITE. GOV. VI MUST INITIATE AND ALL THE CONGRESSMEN, MAYORS AND THE PRIVATE AGENCIES. WE WILL NOT REALIZE OUR GOAL TO BECOMES THE RICHEST PROVINCE IF THAT DOENST PUSH THROUGH...

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2012, 01:00 PM

Kabayan, please confirm if this report is true or not....The construction of superbridge project is set to begin this February...

Construction of Batangas-Mindoro superbridge starts next month –- DPWH
January 23, 2012 5:27 am

BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 22 — Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) here disclosed over the weekend that construction of a superbridge linking this province to Mindoro island is set to start next month.

Engr. Rosauro A. Adapon, District Engineer of the 1st Engineering District here, said the superbridge will connect Batangas to Puerto Galera passing through the Isla Verde island.

Adapon said that investors from China have already met with Batangas and Oriental Mindoro officials and discussed the details of the proposed multibillion-peso superbridge project. The Chinese engineers have also conducted a site survey in the area, he said.

The DPWH district engineer said that once completed, the superbridge will be a realization of the visions of Batangas and Oriental Mindoro officials. (PNA) scs/CTB

Link balita.ph (http://balita.ph/2012/01/23/construction-of-batangas-mindoro-superbridge-starts-next-month-dpwh/)

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2012, 04:25 PM

Does anyone recognize this place in Batangas? These pictures were taken during the shooting of Father Jejemon...

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Photos credit to: rochellerivera.blogspot.com (http://rochellerivera.blogspot.com/2010/09/shooting-father-jejemon-in-batangas.html)

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2012, 04:40 PM

Can Anyone Guess What Place Is This in Batangas?...These images were shot during the Filming of David Archuleta's Nandito ako...

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Photos credit to: davidarchuletavn.com (http://davidarchuletavn.com/) and 4.bp.blogspot.com (ttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/)

ilivebacolod

January 23rd, 2012, 06:57 PM

Philippine Cities that are included on the list of Nominees for New 7 Wonder Cities of the World.

Bacolod City (Philippines)
Baguio (Philippines)
Cebu City (Philippines)
Davao City (Philippines)
General Santos (Philippines)
Iloilo City (Philippines)
Legazpi City (Philippines)
Manila (Philippines)
Makati City (Philippines)
Marikina City (Philippines)
Parañaque City (Philippines)
Puerto Princesa (Philippines)
Quezon City (Philippines)
Tagaytay City (Philippines)
Taguig City (Philippines)
Vigan (Philippines)
Zamboanga City (Philippines)

You may cast your vote until March 7, 2012 before the next phase.

http://www.new7wonders.com/form/nominate/en

probinsyano

January 24th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Governor Vi’s Challenge: We need to take care our Taal Volcano much more than we do now!!!

Gov Vi: Taal Lake, alagaan natin
Published : Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Written by : Beth Gelena

NABAWASAN na ang illegal fish cages sa Taal Lake, kaya ang pagtutuunan ngayon ng pansin ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ay ang iba pang mga kaganapang nakakaapekto sa lawa.

Tinukoy sa isang pagpupulong ng mga kinatawan ng Batangas Egg Producers Association at United Hog Raisers at officers ng provincial government ang isyu sa waste water na umano’y direktang itinatapon sa lawa mula sa upper river tributaries na nakapaligid sa Taal Lake at iba pang karatig bayan.

Pinamunuan nina Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto at Task Force Taal Lake Chairman Victor M. Reyes ang dayologo na naglalayong hingin ang tulong at pakikiisa ng mga may-ari ng malalaking poultry at animal farm na ipakalat sa mga iba pang naghahayupan ang tamang waste disposal.

Hiniling ni Governor Vi na maging isa sa mga pangunahing kabalikat ng lalawigan ang mga samahan sa pagtataguyod ng kalinisan ng lawa ng Taal....

More: www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/22372-gov-vi-taal-lake-alagaan-natin)

probinsyano

January 24th, 2012, 06:13 AM

Amaya Last Taping Day at Calatagan, Batangas
Photos' courtesy of MarianRiveraFanPage (http://www.facebook.com/MarianRiveraFanPage)

MARIAN Rivera has mixed emotions as her pioneering epicserye “Amaya” is about to end

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GMA 7's top-rated series Amaya bids farewell at Calatagan, Batangas

probinsyano

January 24th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Erich and Enchong join celebration of Batangas City Fiesta

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More: EnchongLubers4evr (http://www.facebook.com/EnchongLubers4evr)

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probinsyano

January 24th, 2012, 07:21 AM

Enrique Gil Dancing "teach me how to Dougie" at Batangas City Coliseum

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January 24th, 2012, 07:27 AM

PBB Teens at BB. Lungsod ng Batangas coronation night

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January 24th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Bea Binene launches her first charity foundation in Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Bea Binene, who overcame the effects of broken family and became a tween icon inspiring many teenagers as well as an inspiration of many of people to join her in her work with the poor...

Now in such a young age, she launches her first Bea Binene Cares in Sto. Tomas, Batangas to raise money for youth....

Another example of a Teenage role model who can inspire people to overcome their difficulties and achieve success.

Here are the inspiration videos of her that you should bear in mind every time you fall….

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Bea Binene cares
Written by : Noel Asiñas

SA halip bumili ng bagong van para sa sarili, mas ginusto ni Bea Binene na pasayahin na lang ang mga batang kapuspalad ngayong Kapaskuhan.

Nai-launch kahapon ni Bea ang sariling foundation -- ang Bea Binene Cares -- sa covered court ng Sto. Tomas Academy sa Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Lahat ng batang indigents, pinagsama-sama ni Bea, sa tulong na rin ng DSWD-Sto. Tomas, Batangas, para pasayahin at busugin ni Bea. Nagpa-kiss din ang young star sa mga bata, kinantahan pa niya, at siyempre, binigyan ng maagang aginaldo.

Well-organized ang Bea Binene Cares dahil kumpleto sa pagkain at regalo ang mga bata. Dumating pa ang Jollibee mascot at nakisayaw pa kay Bea kaya walang pagsidlan ng tuwa ang mga bata.

Napansin din namin na malakas ang hatak ng Tween Hearts sa Sto. Tomas dahil lahat ng mga kabataang andoon, alam na alam ang pangalan ni Bea sa soap na Belinda.

Sa tanong ng host na si Papa Jack ng Barangay LS kay Bea kung bakit niya itinayo ang foundation, sagot ng young actress, noon pa siya mahilig tumulong sa ibang tao. At ngayon daw na kumikita na siya, gusto niyang ibahagi sa mga kapuspalad na mga bata ang blessings na kanyang natatanggap.

“Kaya ko itinatag ang Bea Binene Cares para bigyan ang mga kabataan ng “Hope, Help and Happiness!”..

More www.journal.com.ph (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/19674-bea-binene-cares)

probinsyano

January 24th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Filming of TV5's Valiente remake at Hacienda Leviste in Batangas

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blueskyscraper

January 25th, 2012, 02:24 AM

Support Philippine cities to become New7Wonder Cities - Just click this link to vote http://www.new7wonders.com/form/nominate/en#
:) :) :)

BAGUIO - BACOLOD - CEBU - DAVAO - GENERAL SANTOS - ILOILO - LEGAZPI - MANILA - MARIKINA - MAKATI - PARAÑAQUE - PUERTO PRINCESA - QUEZON CITY - TAGAYTAY - TAGUIG - VIGAN - ZAMBOANGA

probinsyano

January 25th, 2012, 02:38 AM

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Vice President Jejomar C. Binay chats with cancer patients

Unfortunately, for some children the battle with cancer doesn't end in the word "remission" or "cure", but in death. In one sense, these brave little warriors have lost their battle with the cancer monster. Yet in another sense, they have actually been granted the ultimate victory by being given angel wings. I am honored to post this IMPORTANT MESSAGE here to save young lives...

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Help them to save young lives.....

Details (http://www.pinoyfitness.com/2012/01/run-for-wellness-batangas-february-5-2012/#.Tx9PMYF4_Bd)

probinsyano

January 25th, 2012, 03:44 AM

Don't miss the chance to meet your favorite celebrities here at SM City Batangas!

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edly

January 25th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Kabayan, please confirm if this report is true or not....The construction of superbridge project is set to begin this February...

Link balita.ph (http://balita.ph/2012/01/23/construction-of-batangas-mindoro-superbridge-starts-next-month-dpwh/)

National project na ito... sa tingin ko dapat kung todo0todo announcement na ito ng gobyerno...

At Kung totoo ito, dapat ina-anounce na ito ng Malacanang (o Sec. Singson) at kahit ni PNoy dahil sigurado ipagmamayabang niyang ito ay "accomplishment" ng kanyang adminsitrasyon... Anyway, sana nga totoo ito at tahimik na umusad...

probinsyano

January 25th, 2012, 04:44 PM

Help our fellow Kababayan Carlo and Pamu to win PBB Unlimited..

It is with great pride to be a supporter of the popular television reality show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemates CARLO and PAMU…They both Batanguenos who strive to be the best that they can be and now, they have entered top 14 PBB Unlimited housemates..

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Dubbed as "Kiti Kiti Kid of Batangas, "Annielie "Pamu" Pamorada is a 19-year-old from Lipa City, Batangas. She is a proud Batangenya and loves to impersonate artists, especially her idol Vice Ganda. She loves to make people laugh with her jokes and funny antics, despite having no parents from when she was young. nowadays, more Batangueno acknowledge her as the "PRIDE OF BATANGAS".

Meanwhile, In Balayan's downtown area, many Balayenos gathered near sari-sari stores to watch the televised PBB unlimited Edition and some tend to stop whatever they are doing just to watch and cheer their new hometown hero Carlo Romero… a FIL-AM HUNK from Chicago, USA. Whose family traces its roots to Balayan, Batangas, is an aspiring law enforcer who was supposed to leave for the USA two days after his entrance to the Big Brother house. The first of the reserved housemates to be given the chance to enter the house, his task was to become a "mole" for Big Brother. As the week progressed, Carlo was given four tasks to accomplish to become an official housemate or be forcibly evicted. He only completed three of the four tasks, but was eventually confirmed as a housemate on Day 8.

They are the role models of Batanguenos' humorous of character; love to have a good laugh as well as fun-loving manners and Christian character. They represent not just the Filipino trait of simplicity but most especially humorous quality, fond of merry-making in different ways as part of true Bataguenio cultures - to find happiness in simple ways.

Following in the footsteps of fellow Batangueno Jason Gainza (1st runner-up Winner, PBB Season 1) and Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (One of the Big Four winner: PBB: Celebrity Edition), They both aiming to be the first batangueno PBB Grand Winner…

Lets support THEM because for once we have two PBB housemates have entered top 14 from Batangas trying to bring glory to us...

probinsyano

January 26th, 2012, 02:00 AM

Lyceum of Batangas maintains ISO standard....

LPU Batangas retains international certification
(The Philippine Star) Updated January 26, 2012 12:00

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MANILA, Philippines - Lyceum of the Philippines University–Batangas recently passed the Periodic Audit of its Quality Management System from its certifying body, Det Norske Veritas (DNV). After the two-day scrutiny of documents, inspection of facilities and equipment and observation of classes, DNV External Auditors namely, Alexander Jose Javier and Jessen Jay Aguas, found 100 percent compliance to ISO 9001:2008 standard.

The DNV auditors also took note of 10 best practices of LPU–Batangas that can serve as model for other educational institutions.

DNV auditors observed positive indications of the effective implementation of instructional management systems and loss control management systems which were the focus areas of the audit. The noteworthy efforts of different LPU work units, which were recognized by the DNV auditors, revealed the university’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Source: www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=771299&publicationSubCategoryId=442)

probinsyano

January 26th, 2012, 03:18 AM

Batangas province hopes to patent our Kapeng Barako

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Kapeng barako, balak na i-patent ng Batangas
By dzmm.com.ph | 07:55 AM 01/26/2012

Patok ang produktong kapeng barako ng Batangas kaya naman balak na itong i-patent ng probinsiya.

Nais bigyan ng patent ang kapeng barako na ipapasailalim sa intellectual property rights.

Sa Batangas, matatagpuan ang ekta-ektaryang taniman ng kapeng liberica o kapeng barako at pang-apat sa pangunahing proudukto sa probinsiya na ipinagmamalaki sa natatanging lasa at amoy o aroma.

Ipinagmamalaki ng coffee farmers na kakaiba ang kapeng barako dahil sa laki ng butil at mas matapang na lasa.

Nais tuloy protektahan ng provincial government ng Batangas ang natatanging produkto.

Naghain ng application ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) para mapasama ang kapeng barako sa mga tinatawag na "geographical indication products".

Ibig sabihin nito, natatagpuan lang ang produkto sa isang partikular na lugar.

Sakaling maaprubahan, hindi na pwedeng gamitin ng ibang produkto ang pangalang kapeng barako hangga't walang permiso sa bubuo ng intellectual property group.

Sa apat na bansa lamang matatagpuan ang kapeng barako pero mas kakaiba raw ang lasa ng kapeng barako na itinatanim sa Pilipinas.

Nangako naman ang tanggapan ng Intellectual Property Philippines (IPP) na mapapabilis ang proseso para mabigyan ng patent ang produkto. Report from Ernie Manio, ABS-CBN News

More: dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com (http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/news/Region/Kapeng_barako%2C_balak_na_i-patent_ng_Batangas.html)

probinsyano

January 26th, 2012, 05:47 AM

Batangas is now preparing for future shocks..

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Senior Board Member Christopher De Leon, 2nd District of Batangas

Batangas, aagapan ang baha, landslide
Posted by Online Balita on Jan 25th, 2012

BATANGAS, Philippines – Hindi malayong mangyari sa Batangas ang dinanas ng Iligan City at Cagayan de Oro City, dahil maraming bayan sa lalawigan ang nanganganib sa baha at maging sa pagguho ng lupa.

Ayon kay Senior Board Member Christopher De Leon, chairman ng Committee on Environmental Protection, dapat na pag-aralan at hanapan ng solusyon ng pamahalaang panglalawigan ang mga banta ng trahedya bago pa man ito mangyari sa Batangas.

Sa pamamagitan ng isang resolusyon, pinakikilos ni De Leon ang Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) upang magsagawa ng pag-aaral at ebalwasyon para sa mga panandalian at pangmatagalang solusyon.

Batay sa mga datos ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Calabarzon, nakasaad sa resolusyon ni De Leon na posibleng magkaroon ng pagguho ng lupa sa mga bayan ng Cuenca, Mataas na Kahoy, Tuy, Calaca, Mabini, San Juan, Rosario at Lipa City.

Delikado namang bahain ang Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Balayan, Calaca, Lemery, Taal, San Luis, Bauan, San Pascual, Lobo, Laurel, Talisay, at mga lungsod ng Tanauan at Batangas. – Lyka Manalo

Source: www.balita.net.ph (http://www.balita.net.ph/2012/01/batangas-aagapan-ang-baha-landslide/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

probinsyano

January 26th, 2012, 01:51 PM

Is KC Concepcion getting ready to see the aspiring Batangenyo singers? Watch out for her as X-factor's Auditions head to Batangas this Saturday..

KC Concepcion Goes to Batangas this Saturday for ‘The X Factor Philippines’ Auditions
January 26, 2012 by admin

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KC Concepcion will head to First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities in Batangas this Saturday (Jan 28) to test who among Batangueno hopefuls got the ‘x factor.’

The host-actress is very excited to witness first hand Pinoys talents in singing and to personally see who among them has what it takes to be the next singing superstar.

The competition is open to all Filipinos, aged 13 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Hopefuls can audition in solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Please bring a minus one CD of your audition piece.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month. Who will be the first Pinoy “The X Factor” winner?

Watch out for “The X Factor Philippines,” hosted by KC Concepcion,” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Link pinoypower.net (http://pinoypower.net/2012/01/26/kc-concepcion-goes-to-batangas-batangas-this-saturday-for-the-x-factor-philippines-auditions/)

probinsyano

January 26th, 2012, 03:55 PM

:nono: WARNING: Bawal ang Plastik sa Ibaan!!!

Pagbabawal sa paggamit ng plastik sa Ibaan, muling ipinaalala
ni Bhaby Mamerta Perea-De Castro

IBAAN, Batangas, Enero 24 (PIA) -- Muling nagpaalala ang lokal na pamahalaan dito ukol sa pagbabawal sa paggamit ng plastik.

Sinabi ni Mayor Danny Toreja ang naturang batas ukol sa pagbabawal ng paggamit ng plastik ay sinimulan noong huling quarter ng taong 2011 at sa taong ito ay lalo pa nilang pag-iibayuhin upangmahigpit na maipatupad sa kanilang nasasakupan.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy ang pagpapaalala ng mga kawani ng pamahalaang bayan sa batas na nagbabawal sa paggamit ng plastik upang maipatupad ito ng tuwiran at nangako ang mga opisyal na mas lalo pa itong pag-iibayuhin pagkatapos ng pagdiriwang ng foundation day ng nasabing bayan sa darating na Pebrero.

Nagbigay-babala din ang mga opisyal na kapag nahuling lumabag dito ay papatawan ng multa at community service.

Bagamat may mga establisimyento at tindahang mahigpit na nagpapatupad nito,may ilang hindi pa din sumusunod dito at patuloy na gumagamit ng plastik.

Ang batas kaugnay sa pagbabawal ng paggamit ng plastik ay isinusulong sa bayan ng Ibaan sapagkat nakikita itong isang solusyon upang maiwasan ang pagbaha o pagbara ng mga duming tulad ng plastik at styro sa mga kanal at daluyan ng tubig lalo na sa panahon ng tag-ulan. (MPDC, PIA-Batangas)

Link: www.pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=cal&id=73653)

probinsyano

January 27th, 2012, 06:47 AM

Take The Lead at Batangas Racing Circuit in Rosario, Batangas

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Located in Barrio Maligaya in the town of Rosario, and around two and half hours drive from Manila. Rosario town in Batangas is about 30 minutes drive from Lipa City and the last town you will pass by, before reaching the Laiya beaches.

Batangas was fortunate enough to be the chosen site of the Philippines biggest racetrack. More (http://www.batangas-philippines.com/batangas-racing-circuit.html)

probinsyano

January 27th, 2012, 01:38 PM

Wanted to do a fun thread here!!! :) Everyone post pictures you find people who look like our Government officials...I'll start....

Governor Vi look-alike (Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin)

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Vice Gov. Leviste look-alike

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probinsyano

January 27th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Who will be our Batangas' bet for the Country’s next singing superstar...?
Find out tomorrow, as XFactor auditions kick off in First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH), Tanauan City, Batangas

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Do you have the X factor? This could be your chance to be the country's next singing superstar as ABS-CBN launches the auditions for The X Factor. Be at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) on January 28, 2012 for the Batangas leg audition. To join, you must be 16 years old and above. Bring a copy of your birth certificate and a minus one CD of your audition piece...

Don't miss out your chance to audition for X Factor along with the possibility to see KC Concepcion live in Tanauan City...

probinsyano

January 27th, 2012, 03:26 PM

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probinsyano

January 28th, 2012, 06:23 AM

Governor Vi, Laki sa Gatas

Gov. Vilma Santos has played an important role in the Laki sa Gatas Nutrition Advocacy. She has been their prime celebrity and public figure advocate for so long now and she continues to encourage moms to be part of the program.

Do you agree that its MORE important for moms to bring back that old practice of packing bread and milk for kids when they go to school?

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Cholo Laurel TV Commercial

If you asked me...I definitely agree with her...

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Citing the report of the seventh National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), there is a high incidence of malnutrition in Bicol, Zamboanga Peninsula, Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), and Eastern and Western Visayas.

FNRI noted that this is because of poor food choices and inadequate or complete absence of milk, children aged 6 to 10 suffer from malnutrition.

“As a forerunner of proper nutrition for effective education, the Laki sa Gatas Nutrition Education Advocacy helps address the issue by dealing with the very core of the problem, that is, the lack of nutrients needed for mental and physical development,” Nestlé Philippines said in a statement.

It added that its advocacy reaches out to parents and public-school children across the country by teaching them the importance of proper nutrition.

The FNRI survey showed that the average Filipino child is drinking less than one glass of milk a day. This triggered the move of Nestlé Philippines to conduct the campaign for they find it “disturbing” that the consumption of milk in the Philippines is not only low historically; it has evendecreased significantly.

Children should not be deprived from drinking milk, Nestlé added, for milk “optimizes their development, growth and health for the rest of their lives.” Milk is rich in calcium, zinc, iron and other essential vitamins and minerals, vital for physical and mental development.

“For years we’ve been touching the lives of so many, and we’re happy that our advocacy has become an extra arm for all parents whose dream is to give their children a better future, and for all schoolchildren who deserve a better life,” said Eugene David, business executive manager for dairy health and nutrition solutions for Nestlé Philippines....

More: www.businessmirror.com.ph (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/16970-calamitous-declaration.html)

“We want to remind mothers to bring back the habit of drinking milk. The health of our children is most important and should be our priority,” Santos-Recto said..

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Nestle Philippines' Bear Brand Powdered Milk Strongest TV ad

probinsyano

January 28th, 2012, 06:58 AM

Skiing is more fun in Batangas

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One doesn’t need to travel far in order to play and experience the thrill of wakeboarding.

Just about two hours from Makati City, workaholic people can get a break and heave a sigh of relief at the Lago De Oro Cable Ski Park and Resort, home of the first Cable Wakeboard Park in the Philippines.. more (http://lago-de-oro.com/)

probinsyano

January 28th, 2012, 04:07 PM

KC is rising above breakup in X Factor Batangas Auditions..
Photos' courtesy of www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=60913777)

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She continues to widen her horizons in showbiz as she's set to start hosting X Factor Philippines

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Aaahh score! Authentic na Batangas kapeng Barako! Salamat @Kookiberks

Despite her most devastating breakup experience, those fans who witnessed KC in Batangas think she’s doing just fine..

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and showing strong spirit....

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@kc_concepcion for the X Factor Philippines... tanauan batangas ♥♥♥ pic.twitter.com/4z0z0QiE

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@kc_concepcion you're so pretty! ☺ hope to see you again ☺ yfrog.com/h794784468j

She is now moving On after Her Breakup

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Carol Belle Basa @BelleBasa
ms. KC Concepcion twitpic.com/8cmh61

and rising above…..

There are so many people out there like KC Concepcion right now who are going through something similar. Like her, you need to look at relationship breakups as opportunities rather than as a life ending catastrophe..:)

probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 02:58 AM

Batangas 'X Factor' contestant audition goes viral

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KC Concepcion Conquers Batangas

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probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 05:51 AM

Blogger found beauty of life in Anilao...

Life Is A Reality, Beautiful.
Hazel Ben
January 29, 2012

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Pirates? A professional scuba diver friend of mine who has been diving around the Philippines for years invited me and other few good friends to experience scuba diving and the theme was “Discovery Scuba Dive”. Location was at Planet Dive, Anilao, Batangas which is believed to be the center of marine biodiversity in the Philippines, if not on the planet.

Our escapade started at Greenbelt in Makati being our assembly area and getting to the resort took us 3 hours. Upon arrival at Planet Dive, we were greeted with warm hospitality and of course a very inviting resort. It’s almost lunch time when we got there. As we gather in the restaurant, it’s obvious that locals were outnumbered by foreign scuba divers from other parts of the world, as we say we felt like we’re the aliens in the resort. In a little while, sumptuous lunch buffet was catered. The resort served different lines of dishes but mostly sea foods....

More: hazelbenimages.wordpress.com (http://hazelbenimages.wordpress.com/2012/01/)

probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 02:00 PM

Campaigning for threatened historic Municipal building of Bauan

The Group of Conservationists explores the challenges facing Bauan most significant and endangered archaeological and heritage site for the construction of its new 190 million municipal building…

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Group tries to save art deco face of Bauan municipal hall
By Jerome Balinton
Inquirer Southern Luzon

Conservationists are appealing to municipal officials of Bauan, Batangas, to “incorporate” the “exceptional” art deco design of the old town hall in the new structure they are putting up on the same site.

Ivan Anthony Henares, vice president and trustee of the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS), said the officials were planning to demolish the art deco façade of the municipal building without approval from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in violation of Republic Act No. 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.

The HCS advocates the protection and preservation of the country’s heritage, cultural and historical sites and settings.

In a letter sent on Oct. 8 to Bauan Mayor Ryanh Dolor, the HCS formally appealed to the municipal government to stop the demolition of the municipio scheduled for Oct. 17. It attributed the 1930s structure to Filipino architect Juan Arellano, who also designed the Legislative Building, Post Office and Metropolitan Theater in Manila.

In an email to the Inquirer, Henares cited Section 5 of RA 10066, which prohibits the demolition of structures 50 years old or older.

“There’s a remarkable story suggested by the architecture of the municipio … The art deco details of the municipio are exceptional, speaking of the wealth of the Commonwealth era,” Henares said, quoting architect Dominic Galicia of the NCCA’s committee on monuments and sites as saying:

Galicia explained that art deco (“arts decoratifs” in French for “decorative arts”) was derived from the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in the mid-1920s, which aimed to gather objects, furniture and architecture perceived at that time to be advanced in design.

These objects tended to be geometric and pared down, and later softened into the streamline, he said...

More: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/75127/group-tries-to-save-art-deco-face-of-bauan-municipal-hall)

The municipal government of Bauan should think about this before taking decision, this priceless art deco façade must be protected for the next generation or else it will be lost forever…:ohno:

probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Blogger shares his own experiences KC Concepcion's presence in his former Alma mater ...

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Photo by Gervie Macahia (http://www.facebook.com/geb0i)

The X Factor Philippines Batangas audition held at my alumni school First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAIth), Tanauan City Batangas. I'm not a fan of local reality/ talent shows but I could not really resist the temptation of … Continue (http://daveil.blogspot.com/2012/01/kc-concepcion-x-factor-batangas.html)

probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 03:22 PM

A Blogger took a trip down memory lanes with a visit to TAAL..

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EXPRESSIONS FROM MY CLUTTERED THOUGHTS...
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Taal, Batangas

When we went to Eagle Point Resort, we passed by one of the Municipality of Batangas that really caught our attention because of the tourist attractions tha we saw there which are the old houses and their old church. I feel like I'm in the Spanish era....

More: www.pinkyjhaney.com (http://www.pinkyjhaney.com/2012/01/taal-batangas.html)

probinsyano

January 29th, 2012, 04:29 PM

Tree planting at Mt. Talamitam is really fun!

A blogger shows how much fun can be had with a spade, a sapling and a tube while enjoying the beautiful scenic mountain views of Mt. Talamitam. All of them benefited not for herself but for the future generations…

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GALAERANG NANAY!
Ang buhay ay isang napakalaking Trip!

Tuesday, January 1, 2012
Nasugbu, Batangas

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after the taniman episode sabi ni manong guide wala pa daw kami sa paanan ng bundok.so ganun po ba eh di posing posing muna at kain ng ice drop.yes may nagtitinda.sa batulao nga sa mismong peak mt dew ang tinitinda ..at sana wish ko hindi madedo yung tinanim ko.....

More:abenglaham.blogspot.com (http://abenglaham.blogspot.com/)

“It’s a great fun to plant trees which do more than add beauty and serenity to the surroundings of Mt. Talamitam, but these trees will help to remove air pollution
and prevent erosion... let's make it a habit to plant trees as you give a gift to future generations.."

probinsyano

January 30th, 2012, 04:44 AM

How much do you know about Nasugbu Landing Jan. 31,1945…?

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The Nasugbu landing is often referred to as The Forgotten Event of the Philippines Revolution. It was a difficult war even for contemporaries to understand, and historically it has been overshadowed by The American landing in Leyte on World War II...

The Landing in Nasugbu cannot be forgotten: those battles in Batangas, the stand by Thousand Batanguenyo along with American at Nasugbu, the fight at Heartbreak Ridge and the mourned and death of thousands Batanguenyo for Freedom….

Against unbelievable odds, difficult terrain, and extreme temperatures, our brave Batanguenyo soldiers always fought with valor. Through their unparalled efforts, they preserved a free and prosperous Philippines.

Here's the Prelude to the Landing...

Nasugbu Landing Jan. 31,1945
Nasugbu Bay

On Jan. 31, 1945, the four-kilometer strip of Nasugbu Beach became the site of a historic landing that helped turn the tide of war in favor of American forces in the Philippines. This amphibious landing of troops and tons of military equipment and supplies was ordered by Gen. Douglas MacArthur to "establish a line of advance on Manila from the southwest." Lt. Gen. Robert Eichelberger, Commanding General of the US Eight Army, personally led the landing of 8,000 men of the 11th Airborne Division commanded by Major Gen. Joseph Swing. The landing began at 5 a.m. that day with the boom of a naval gun awakening Nasugbueños fro their sleep. The cannonade continued as almost a hundred ships, big and small, dotted the waters of the bay. By afternoon, Nasugbu was completely liberated and there was along procession of people who returned to their homes in the poblacion. The 11th Airborne Division, aided by guerilla units (ROTC Hunters, Blue Eagle, Fil-American, LICOPA and CAGALAC guerillas) raced on the national road to Tagaytay Ridge almost unopposed, for the remnants of the Japanese forces in the area hastily retreated to eastern part of Batangas. Together with the Sixth Army and Eighth Army forces that had earlier landed in Lingayen and in Zambales, respectively, and with the invaluable help of the Filipino guerillas, the 11th Airborne Division launched a double-pincer drive that liberated Manila and its suburbs in February 1945...more (http://zh-cn.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275881750786.141190.260844300786&type=3)

Another links (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasugbu,_Batangas#The_Nasugbu_Landing)

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The USS Spencer - served as the flagship for the 8th Amphibious Group during the Nasugbu landings on Jan. 31, 1945

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Source: Nasugbu Landing Page (http://zh-cn.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275881750786.141190.260844300786&type=3)

probinsyano

January 30th, 2012, 07:16 AM

Remembering Nasugbu landing..

Today, reminders of the landing of American Liberation Forces spearheaded by General Douglas MacArthur in Nasugbu during the Second World War on January 31, 1945… had meant a lot for the freedom and victory for both the Americans and Filipinos as well.

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There is one thing that cannot be overlooked when one stands before this memorial that honor those who died during the landing.

Wars were fought by Braved Batanguenyo’s Guerillas and soldiers . Many of them died.

Those who fought and died during the landing in Nasugbu, we salute you….

Here's another Prelude to the Landing...

While the foundation date of the municipality is listed as 31 January, this is mainly a celebration of the foundation of modern Nasugbu, since the town existed long before the Second World War. It is presumed that the town was created by the same Royal Edict that created the province of Batangas and defined its composition and boundaries.

The Municipal Government chose 31 January as the town's foundation date to commemorate the date when the Americans landed on its shores after the famous Leyte Landing. This landing marked the beginning of the liberation of the island of Luzon from the Japanese occupation.
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January 17, 1945 was an auspicious day. That day, three American officers, one a captain and two lieutenants, of the U.S. Eighth Army HQ appeared at the First Battalion Hunters Regiment in Balaytigue. They came by PT boat, known then as the fastest in the world, with Lt. Domingo Angeles, battalion G2, who introduced the Americans to Maj. Calixto Gasilao, the battalion CO.

The American officers had a crucial mission, the end goal of which was first kept secret from Gasilao. One could only guess that it had something to do with the planned landing operations in Southern Luzon, and that there was a need to measure the varying depths of the waters of Nasugbu Bay. Specifically, they wanted to gather information on the enemy forces, especially their radar positioning, searchlight installations and other shore fortifications. The American officers came in person because it was dangerous to convey all this via radio communications.

The captain, John Richmond, told Maj. Gasilao that they had only 24 hours to beat, and must return to Abra de Ilog off the northeastern coast of Mindoro, in twenty-four hours. So he asked the guerrilla major to assign at least two of his officers to do the job. Maj. Gasilao agreed to designate two of what he referred to as the best intelligence officers in his battalion, Lt. Romeo Gatan, assistant S2, and Lt. Domingo Angeles. Gatan was assigned to explore the shore line, and Angeles was sent out to find out the depth and bottom of the ocean including it surface contours.

The Lt. Angeles Mission

Lt. Domingo de Leon Angeles, together with two home guards, set out to the sea at dawn. His flimsy banca was loaded with fishing gear as camouflage to a daring mission of gathering information for the U.S. 8th Army. He had with him several pieces of rattan of similar dimensions for use in measuring the depths of Nasugbu Bay....more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasugbu,_Batangas#The_Nasugbu_Landing)

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more : Nasugbu landing (http://zh-cn.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275881750786.141190.260844300786&type=3)

probinsyano

January 30th, 2012, 11:28 AM

David Archuleta Says "NANDITO AKO" sa Calatagan, Batangas
Day 11 of taping Nandito Ako (http://davidbeyondborders.com/dbb_blog/2012/01/29/day-11-of-taping-nandito-ako-2/)
Photo credits to Joseph Bitangcol (http://twitpic.com/8di53u)

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"Nandito ako" filming location, Calatagan, Batangas: David with Eula, Jasmine and Joseph

Source (http://davidbeyondborders.com/dbb_blog/2012/01/29/day-11-of-taping-nandito-ako-2/)

probinsyano

January 30th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Writer regards Anilao as one of the heavens on earth in the Philippines

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There’s no place like Anilao for many divers

There are a lot of reasons why Anilao has been a great attraction for scuba divers. The main reason would be the heavenly beauty of the entire ambiance of Mabini, Batangas...

Sun, sea, and bubbles: Why these 6 sites are heaven
By: Alya B. Honasan
Philippine Daily Inquirer

So the wakeboarders have discovered the Philippines, and the surfing scene is alive and stoked. After almost 1,000 dives and 22 years of making bubbles here and abroad, I still believe that, illegal fishing and embattled coral reefs notwithstanding, our country offers some of the best diving on earth.

That’s why it behooves us to take care of our oceans, and make protecting our dive sites a national concern (please, Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez?). Whether you’re an old water baby or a first-time visitor to these isles, whether you’re lugging a tank or just the sunblock, here are some of my favorite stops in my home archipelago.

2)Anilao, Batangas—There’s no place like Anilao for many divers. It’s the new scuba-diver’s first classroom, being one of the country’s most dependable sites, only two hours from Manila, but it’s also where us old geezers like to return, again and again, for a relaxed weekend, a quick nitrogen recharge, and a hello to the critters in Twin Rocks or Sepok Wall, capped by a drink while watching the sun set behind Sombrero Island from your cozy resort.

Make no mistake, though: when the currents in Bahura decide to rip, you’re in for an adventure, and barracuda, turtle, and shark sightings are not that rare.

Also, divers fly in from all over the world—they practically shut down the resort of a good friend of mine, Club Ocellaris, a favorite annual pilgrimage site for underwater photographers—to shoot some of the world’s most beautiful soft corals and nudibranchs (think of sea slugs in psychedelic colors).

Also, while many divers pay top dollar to find thumbnail-sized pygmy seahorses in countries like Indonesia or Papua New Guinea, surprise: a good Batangueño divemaster can spot one for you in the current, hiding in the coral.

Anilao is also friendly to non-divers; although most beaches can be rocky, you can take guests for a quick stop on the beaches on Sepok or Sombrero, and the water is pretty clear. Even my late dog Banana loved Anilao—enough said...

More: lifestyle.inquirer.net (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/18277/sun-sea-and-bubbles-why-these-6-sites-are-heaven)

probinsyano

January 31st, 2012, 11:57 AM

We Remember

Today marks one of the most forgotten historical events of Philippines liberation… The first successful Luzon landing 67 years ago today. It is known as the Nasugbu landing…

After the successful landing in Leyte, the American troops moved to the north… On the 31st of January 1945, the Allies finally launched their campaign to liberate Luzon…

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The campaign of these daring Filipino and American Soldiers was to be one of the deciding factors in the ability of the American forces to successfully land in Nasugbu, and start ousting the Japanese Occupation forces from Southern Luzon towards liberating the country from the horrors of WWII.

This landing has been a symbol of hope and victory during the Second World War while the epics of Bataan and Corregidor was a symbol of fall…. And we can feel proud of our past….

But nowadays, not many of us realize how serious Nasugbu Landing is and how important it is to remember those who fought and died.

If the Japanese Imperial Armies were able to prevent this landing, the campaign to liberate Luzon would fail and Japanese occupation would continue for another long years.

And if it wasn’t for them, do you think we would have the freedom we do today?

We need to remember this Great Landing and the beginning of the end of the Nightmare and all those who have fought and even died for our freedom.. This historical event teaches me why I have to be proud to be Batangenyo...

We may forget the past, but the past won't ...and their heroism will never be forgotten...

We owe our past a deep gratitude and the respect they deserve..

Meanwhile, Here's the actual video of Nasugbu Landing, Jan. 31, 1945 from Nasugbu.ph (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph):bow:

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THEY ALL FOUGHT WITH HONOR FOR FREEDOM, THEY DIDN'T COMPLAIN, THEY JUST .. SACRIFICED THEMSELVES FOR OUR COUNTRY…..

For our Unsung Heroes, we always remember your sacrifices and for the love that you gave for our country.

We will always keep ...

probinsyano

January 31st, 2012, 01:41 PM

It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope of all Filipinos, that on this day should be a solemn occasion and a better PHILIPPINES shall Emerge from the blood and carnage of the past.

Solemn Ceremony in Honor of the Participants in the Nasugbu Landing
by Nasugbu, Batangas (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nasugbu-Batangas/240077291629)

Let us offer a brief moment of silence to honor those who fought and served in the historic landing in this very beach at Nasugbu. Let us also honor those who made this historic landing possible to liberate the country from an oppressive foreign invader. May they hear the sound of this bell in their honor:

1. To Filipino guerrillas who supplied vital information to the American landing forces;

2. To Filipino guerrillas led by Lt. Col. Eleuterio Adevoso, Col. Marcelino Bueno and other whose bravely cleared the beaches and approaches of the American Landing party;

3. To the Filipino fighting men who cleared the way for the unhampered passage of liberation forces to the free the city of Manila.

4. To the men of the 11th airborne whose arrival was anxiously awaited by the Filipino people;

5. To the residents of Nasugbu and other towns and cities of Batangas who endured more than three years of enemy occupation.

6. To the brave civilians who readily cooperated with the liberation forces by denying the enemy any form of transportation and aid which would have helped in resisting the liberation forces, the lone prisoner who was the casualty in the historic rescue;

7. To the people of Batangas who suffered from the reprisals of the enemy

Let us never forget our heroes and may they hear our prayers as a sincere gratitude of a grateful people. Let us work and pray for peace in this world and let us this peace always remind of our duty to preserve it for all time.

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The four kilometer strip of Nasugbu Beach became the site of a historic landing of Allied troops that established a line of advance that helped turn the tide of war in favor of American forces in the Philippines

This post credit to Nasugbu Batangas Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nasugbu-Batangas/240077291629)

probinsyano

January 31st, 2012, 03:46 PM

What makes Batangas City livable and lovable?

Watch this video to find out why....

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A video presentation of Batangas City Government as one of their entries to the 2011 LivCom Awards. The production of the video was supported by CEnergy.

probinsyano

January 31st, 2012, 04:41 PM

Canon printer to invest 18 billion yen (10 billion pesos) to set up its laser—printer production plant in Batangas^^

Canon to secure stable production capacity, build globally optimized production structure through establishment of new Philippines-based manufacturing company

TOKYO, January 31, 2012—Canon Inc. today announced the establishment of a new Philippines-based manufacturing company for the production of laser printers as well as accessories and parts that will make possible the creation of a globally optimized production system. The new company, Canon Business Machines (Philippines), Inc., will be located in the province of Batangas, Philippines.

Recently, the laser printer market has displayed steady growth, with competitively priced models playing a central role. The expected increase in future demand for competitively priced laser printers has created a pressing need for Canon to secure necessary production capacity while making it possible for the company to respond in a flexible manner.

In response to these circumstances, Canon has decided to establish Canon Business Machines (Philippines), Inc. in Batangas, Philippines. In addition to an established infrastructure, Canon anticipates access to a steady supply of human resources, many of which are capable of communicating in English, making the location well suited for manufacturing.

Canon plans to commence construction for the new company in April 2012 with operations scheduled to begin in April 2013.

More details here (http://www.canon.com/news/2012/jan31e.html)

probinsyano

February 1st, 2012, 03:23 AM

Good news for Batanguenyo skilled workers and other job seekers, High-tech Giant Canon would need 5 thousand workers to build and operate its new plant in Tanauan city…^^

Canon to build laser-printer factory in Philippines
February 1, 2012

Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Tuesday it would build a laser-printer factory in the Philippines in anticipation of strong growth in global demand.

Construction of the facility in Batangas would start in April next year with the plant scheduled to begin production a year later, Canon said in a statement.

"The expected increase in future demand for competitively priced laser printers has created a pressing need for Canon to secure necessary production capacity while making it possible for the company to respond in a flexible manner," it said.

The factory is expected to employ about 5,000 people by 2014, the company said, adding that the printer business was a central pillar of the firm alongside its other office products and cameras.

Canon said it chose the Philippines due to its ready labour supply and the fact that many workers were able to speak English.

The company Monday posted a solid full-year result despite the difficult global economic environment. Canon has two existing Philippines-based subsidiaries.

Source: Yahoo Singapore (http://sg.news.yahoo.com/canon-build-laser-printer-factory-philippines-161830613.html;_ylt=A2KLJNO5HyhPN2UADQj.Vsd_;_ylu=X3oDMTNtMmZ0ZWRhBG1pdANUb3BTdG9yeSBGUARwa2cDMTg3OTllOTMtOGQ1Yi0zZjQ3LWI3ODUtZGUwNzM2YjRhZDFkBHBvcwMxMARzZWMDdG9wX3N0b3J5BHZlcgNiYzk1ZWIxMC00YzI4LTExZTEtOTliNy01NjJjNWIyYmM1YWM-;_ylg=X3oDMTFvaWNmNnNrBGludGwDc2cEbGFuZwNlbi1zZwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25zBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3)

probinsyano

February 1st, 2012, 04:11 AM

TV Patrol Southern Tagalog: X Factor Philippines’ audition draws huge crowd in Batangas..

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probinsyano

February 1st, 2012, 11:40 AM

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Latest Activities of Gov. Vilma Santos Recto

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1. Batangas Egg Producers Association & United Hog Raisers of Batangas Meeting. -Peoples Mansion(Thursday January 19)
2. Mutya ng Lipa 2012 Coronation Night. -Lipa City(Thursday, January 19)
3.Philippine movie Press Club (PMPC) Induction of Newly Elected Officers.
-Manila(Tuesday, January 24)
4.Meeting on Large Scale Mining in the Province of Batangas
-Peoples Mansion(Wednesday January 25)
5. PUP Sto Tomas 20th Year Anniversary -Sto Tomas Batangas,(Friday, January 27)
6. Wake Visit -Tanauan Batangas(Friday, January 27)

probinsyano

February 1st, 2012, 11:56 AM

Confirmed: Canon to construct Laser Printer factory in Batangas in 2013, to employ 5,000 workers

Canon to construct Laser Printer factory in Batangas in 2013, to employ 5,000 workers by Edsel Lorete

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The leading Japanese tech appliance maker, Canon, is reportedly building a new laser printer factory in Batangas. The factory, according to an MSN news report, will start construction in April 2013 and will be operational the following year. It will employ 5,000 people, a sharp boost for a Southeast country seeking more opportunities to lure back its skilled and experienced laborers working overseas, particularly in the Middle East.

”The expected increase in future demand for competitively priced laser printers has created a pressing need for Canon to secure necessary production capacity while making it possible for the company to respond in a flexible manner,” it said.

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Portable Canon Selphy CP800 photo printers

Canon added that it selected the Philippines to construct the said factory, the third operational subsidiary for Canon in the Philippines, because of its “ready labor supply”.

Link: inslashout.blog.com (http://inslashout.blog.com/category/tech-news/)

saintm

February 1st, 2012, 01:55 PM

What makes Batangas City livable and lovable?

Watch this video to find out why....

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i agree! i also have relatives in Batangas City and Lipa City!!! those places are really very livable and close to modern conveniences. I really LOVE it there

probinsyano

February 1st, 2012, 02:21 PM

Make it a birthday to remember!

A blogger climbed up awesome Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas to celebrate his unique birthday..

MOUNT MACULOT is where I celebrated my 31st Birthday
Monday, January 30, 2012

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There are TWO THINGS I hate about my birth month. One, it happens a few days after Christmas and New Year I am always broke, two,it's too early in the year I get to get older first before everybody else does.Yeah, I just turned 31 last January 21. That was a Saturday but I didn't really plan for any unique way of celebrating due to the 1st reason. That until my wife's sister,Sheila, introduced her boyfriend to us last New Years eve, Jessie, and turns out that he is a mountain climber. He mentioned about their plan to climb Mt. Maculot on January 21 so we thought joining their group is a perfect way to celebrate my birthday----maiba naman.

More www.pusangkalye.net (http://www.pusangkalye.net/2012/01/mount-maculot-is-wehere-i-celebrated-my.html)

What an extraordinary way to celebrate Birthday!!!

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February 1st, 2012, 04:37 PM

It's not just tourists who enjoy chilling in Calatagan, Batangas – David Archuleta loves it ...

On the set of Nandito Ako in Calatagan, Batangas

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Photos' courtesy of archuletafanscene.com (http://archuletafanscene.com/2012/01/31/david-archuleta-day-12-on-the-set-of-nandito-ako/)

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February 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM

Valiente 2012 Trailer: Behind the scenes photos at Leviste Farm, Lipa City

Valiente 2012 official Trailer

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Photos' courtesy of www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534273&page=7)

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February 2nd, 2012, 01:21 PM

STAR MAGIC TEAM HITS BATANGAS ON FEBRUARY 8!

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The Star Magic Team, headed by Gerald Anderson and composed of players Young JV, Gerard Acao, Lance Christophers, Arron Villaflor, Fred Payawan, Jason Abalos, Matt Evans and Xian Lim, is set to play on February 8 in La Salle Gym, Lipa City Batangas

Link www.todoentertainment.com (http://www.todoentertainment.com/star_magic_team_hits_batangas_on_february_8__ws67755.wsbl#.Typ70DI2kJY.twitter)

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February 2nd, 2012, 03:26 PM

Batangas Province responds swiftly to help victims of typhoon Sendong in Cagayan De Oro

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Pinangunahan ni Former Board Member Lianda Bolilia at PWCC Officers Wenda Dolor at Tessie Manalo ang delegasyon ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas na nag handog ng tulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Sendong sa Cagayan de Oro na patuloy na nananatili sa mga evacuation centers. Ipinamahagi ng delegasyon ang mga food commodities, toilet and hygiene packages ganun din ang mga damit./ Photo by Jing Segismundo-Batangas PIO

Source: www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=240&sec=1)

probinsyano

February 3rd, 2012, 03:16 AM

Who will emerge as the first Batanguenyo Grand Winner?

To be a big winner is what all housemates would wish to happen to them. Winning the highest level of PBB challenge is really a big instant change that would happen in their life.. but also for their families and their hometowns…

I just watched another exciting challenge and drama of PBB, The Big road trip first mission last Tuesday and the three housemates including Pamu, Tin and Kevin were going to do their next task. After they were tasked to visit Pamu's school in Lipa City without letting anyone notice them and , I just learned that Kevin is a Batangenyo when he made a mirthful journey to visit his Batangenyo root in Malvar. And I said “wow”, I never thought that the one who has a potential to be a star and a teen heartthrob in the making has a Batangenyo blood.. And again another BATANGENYO PRIDE..

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Following in the footsteps of fellow Batangueno Jason Gainza (1st runner-up Winner, PBB Season 1) and Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (One of the Big Four winner: PBB: Celebrity Edition), Kevin of Malvar, Pamu of Lipa City & Carlo from Balayan show their spirit of chivalry not only for their pride but for their hometown honor and dignity and also making their families here in Batangas proud..

As a Batangenyo, our support will help this guys achieve their dreams and place Batangas on top of Entertainment world. Bring pride and glory for our beloved province.

probinsyano

February 3rd, 2012, 07:27 AM

DILG stamps Batangas province with seal of good housekeeping

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DILG Seal of Good House Keeping Marker
February 1, 2012

Ipinagkaloob ng mga opisyal ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa pangunguna ni Interim Batangas DILG officer Adelma Mauleon at DILG Designate Senior Technical Staff Esther B. Dator kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto ang Good House Keeping Seal na sumisimbolo sa good governance and transparency ng Lalawigan ng Batangas sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Governor Vi. Ang tagpong ito ay naganap noong ika- 30- ng Enero 2012. / Edwin V. Zabarte-Batangas PIO..

Link www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=241&sec=1)

This award (http://www.dilgcalabarzon.org.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116:programs-seal-of-good-housekeeping&catid=14:programs-front) is in parallel with The DILG’s effort and commitment to aggressively scale up interventions to elevate the practice of governance that values transparency, accountability, participation and performance into an institutionalized status initiated the Seal of Good Housekeeping for Local Government.

Batangas Province was hailed to perform well in terms of transparency and accountability, one of the four areas of internal housekeeping...

probinsyano

February 3rd, 2012, 12:30 PM

OMG! GMA KAPUSO YOUNG ACTOR ROCCO NACINO WAS ARRESTED BY NASUGBU POLICE AFTER TURNING A DELIQUENT!!!

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Can someone please bail me out? I'm at nasugbu precinct.

Rocco Nacino was arrested after turning into a delinquent (but don't worry, it's just for TV)

His fans posted this picture on Twitter while taping of GMA 7's upcoming Teleserye The Good Daughter...

probinsyano

February 4th, 2012, 11:03 AM

Valentine's Day Fun at Club Balai Isabel, Batangas

Enjoy the scenery and add some special extras for a memorable, romantic Valentine's Day in Club Balai Isabel , Talisay, Batangas

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Truly, one of the most admired landmarks here in the Philippines.'It's more fun' here (http://www.facebook.com/ClubBalaiIsabel)

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February 4th, 2012, 11:22 AM

On location: GMA 7's Teleserye shoot "
The Good daughter"
at PNP Nasugbu Station (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nasugbu-Batangas/240077291629)

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Photo's courtesy of Nasugbu, Batangas (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nasugbu-Batangas/240077291629)

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February 4th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Calaca plant expansion project underway

Semirara unit gets P14-B loan for Calaca plant expansion
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 04, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Semirara Mining Corp. said its wholly-owned unit Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (SLPGC) will secure a syndicated term loan of up to P14 billion to fund the expansion of its power plant project in Calaca, Batangas.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange yesterday, Semirara said the loan would be used by SLPGC to partly finance the design, engineering, construction and operation of the two additional 150-megawatt (MW) coal-fired thermal power plants.

BDO Capital & Investment is the lead arranger for the loan facility.

In view of this, Semirara has pledged 67 percent of its voting shares in SLPGC. It has also approved to execute an interim corporate suretyship that will guarantee the repayment of all obligations under the SPLGC’s project debt facility agreement and shareholders support to fund the construction cost overruns via equity or subordinated loans.

The new coal units will be located adjacent to the existing 600-MW Batangas coal-fired thermal power plant, which is owned and operated by SEM Calaca Power Corp., also a wholly owned subsidiary of Semirara Mining.

The proposed 300-MW coal facility (Phase 1) is part of a bigger project that targets to have a completely new 1,200-MW coal-fired power generation complex in Batangas.

Link www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=774082&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

probinsyano

February 4th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Catch your favorite Kapuso stars live at SM City Batangas tomorrow at 5 PM

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Details (http://www.facebook.com/smcitybatangas)

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February 5th, 2012, 03:02 AM

Blessing of Taal Imperial Resort Owned by Mother Lily Monteverde of Regal Films is set for tomorrow....
Photos' courtesy of Taal Imperial Resort Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taal-Imperial-Resort/163591700331256)

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Taal Imperial Blessing Set Monday

Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto will lead the list of guests during the blessing of “Mother” Lily Monteverde’s Taal Imperial Hotel & Resort Monday, Feb. 6. Governor Vi will lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony set at 10 a.m.

Taal Imperial Hotel & Resort is situated in Barangay Tulo, Taal, Batangas. “Mother” Lily spent an enti re year overseeing construction of her dream resort, the latest “baby” in her real estate business.

Vast, modern and perfect for families, the resort houses family villas, a condotel, two swimming pools, a main function hall, videoke/music room, massage room, and kiddie playground.

This early, Taal Imperial Resort played host to events like debuts, seminars, weddings.

“Mother” Lily picked Governor Vi to be her “baby’s” godmother as she is inspired by the actress-politician’s remarkable service to the province. Also invited to the inauguration are the Regal matriarch’s closest friends from show business.

Link www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/350306/biritera-propels-child-singer-to-stardom)

probinsyano

February 5th, 2012, 03:30 AM

Brother Printer Company to set up modern production facility in Tanauan City Batangas

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Brother to build new production facility - Philippines

Printer manufacturer Brother will initially invest $12 million to buid a manufacturing facility in the province of Batangas in the Philippines.

In an official announcement posted at the Japan’s Securities and Exchange Commission Web site, Brother Industries president Toshikazu Koike said a local unit provisionally named Brother Industries (Philippines) Inc. would be established in the country as a new manufacturing facility for its printing business.

The facility will be constructed in first quarter of 2012 on a 13.4-hectare area in the First Philippine Industrial Park in Barangay Ulango, Tanauan City. Approximately 200 employees will be hired when commercial operations begin in April next year.

The local unit will manufacture and export parts for inkjet printers. The new facility will be its first production site in the Philippines and fourth within Asia.The Brother Group has four manufacturing facilities for its printing business in Japan, China, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Source: www.is-guide.com (http://www.is-guide.com/news/brother_to_build_new_production_facility-8287.aspx)

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February 5th, 2012, 03:53 AM

Japan's Electronic Giant Murata to build manufacturing plant in Tanauan City, Batangas

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Japan’s Murata investing P350M in new facility
By: Abigail L. Ho
Philippine Daily Inquirer

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. more (http://business.inquirer.net/24669/japan%E2%80%99s-murata-investing-p350m-in-new-facility)

Source: business.inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/24669/japan%E2%80%99s-murata-investing-p350m-in-new-facility)

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February 6th, 2012, 04:42 AM

Kapuso Star Marco Alcaraz and Beauty queen/actress Precious Lara Quigaman had finally found a perfect resort for their wedding in Nasugbu...

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Marco Alcaraz Announces Upcoming Wedding with Precious Lara Quigaman
February 5, 2012 by cd

Marco Alcaraz has revealed that he is set to tie the knot with beauty queen/actress Precious Lara Quigaman in October this year.

Alcaraz said he and Precious are planning for a beach wedding and they’ve found the perfect resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. More (http://www.starmometer.com/2012/02/05/marco-alcaraz-announces-upcoming-wedding-with-precious-lara-quigaman)

Source www.starmometer.com (http://www.starmometer.com/2012/02/05/marco-alcaraz-announces-upcoming-wedding-with-precious-lara-quigaman) via Nasugbu.ph (http://www.facebook.com/Nasugbu.ph)

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February 6th, 2012, 04:58 AM

Gov Vilma Santos Recto formally opens Mother Lily's resort in Taal, Batangas (http://yfrog.com/kg9nachj)

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February 6th, 2012, 01:29 PM

Governor Vi calls on Poultry and Animal Farm Sectors unity to protect Taal Lake..

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Poultry and Animal Farm Sector, Hinikayat na Makiisa para sa Pangangalaga sa Taal Lake
January 19, 2012

Matapos maisaayos at mabawasan ang mga illegal na fish cages sa Taal Lake, pagtutuunan ng pansin ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ang iba pang mga kaganapan na pinaniniwalaang nakaka apekto sa kundisyon ng tubig sa lawa.

Partikular na tinukoy sa isang pagpupulong sa pagitan ng mga kinatawan ng Batangas Egg Producers Association at United Hog Raisers of Batangas at opisyal ng Provincial Government ang isyu ukol sa waste water na napapaulat na direktang itinatapon sa lawa na nagmumula sa upper river tributaries ng mga bayan na nakapaligid sa Taal lake at iba pang karatig bayan.

Pinamunuuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto at Task Force Taal lake Chairman Victor M. Reyes ang dayologo na naglalayong hingin ang ekspertong tulong at pakikiisa ng mga may –ari ng malalaking poultry at animal farm na ipakalat sa mga iba pang naghahayupan ang tamang waste disposal...more (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=315)

Source www.batangas.gov.ph (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=315)

probinsyano

February 6th, 2012, 01:54 PM

New routing scheme: Batangas city

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Bagong ruta sa Batangas City
Posted by Online Balita on Feb 6th, 2012
Ni Lyka Manalo

BATANGAS CITY, Philippines – Nagbigay ng direktiba ang Transportation Development and Regulatory Office (TDRO) kaugnay ng pagsisimula bukas, Pebrero 7, ng pagpapatupad sa bagong ruta ng mga pampublikong sasakyan sa Batangas City.

Binuo ang bagong ruta upang magamit ang binuksang grand terminal ng lungsod sa Diversion Road, na sakop ng Barangay Alangilan.

Ayon kay Noemi Beredo, supervising transportation regulation officer ng TDRO, apektado ng ruta ang mga biyaheng Batangas City mula sa Lipa City, Rosario, Mabini at Lemery. Apektado rin maging ang mga biyahe sa mga barangay ng Balagtas, Alangilan at Balete patungo sa city proper.

Lahat ng biyahe ng jeep na papasok sa Batangas City mula sa mga nabanggit na bayan ay didiretso sa terminal at doon muling sasakay ng jeep ang mga magtutungo sa city proper.

Sa grand terminal na rin didiretso ang Supreme Bus mula sa Lucena City, Quezon, maging ang mga bus na galing sa Metro Manila.

Ayon kay Beredo, halos dalawang buwang pinag-aralan ng TDRO ang ruta na naglalayong maibsan ang pagsisikip ng trapiko sa lugar, at para magamit ang grand terminal na binuksan nitong Disyembre.

Bagamat aminadong mahihirapan sa mga unang araw, humihingi ng pang-unawa ang TDRO sa mga driver at pasahero.

Source: www.balita.net.ph (http://www.balita.net.ph/2012/02/bagong-ruta-sa-batangas-city/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

Do you think this new routing scheme will help ease traffic? Can you think of any other congested areas in Batangas city that could benefit from this new scheme?

probinsyano

February 7th, 2012, 11:50 AM

Goin Bulilit goes to Club Balai Isabel

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Goin Bulilit spices up the month of love by taking a whole day off at Club Balai Isabel located at Talisay, Batangas for this February 5, 2012 episode! These fun includes here (http://leopauldelrosario.blogspot.com/2012/02/goin-bulilit-goes-to-club-balai-isabel.html)

Anyway if ever you missed it you can still view the replay episode here (www.pinaytambayan.com/going-bulilit-february-5-2012-replay/)

Edgar Mortiz directs vibrant young comics in Going Bulilit, the No.1 childrens sketch comedy show. GB is a spin off of Mortiz highly successful 80s comedy sitcom Going Bananas.

probinsyano

February 7th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Taal Volcano Trekking Adventure fun

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Trekking on Taal Volcano is a complete package of fun, adventure and beauty. When you visit Batangas, make sure that you don't miss The Magnificent Mountain Treks in Taal ...more fun here (http://www.tripstravel-phil.com/?page=news&eid=7)

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If you are a first timer, Taal volcano is the right trek for you. It's even a lot more fun for a first-time to see the wonders of Taal like her (http://www.womenality.com/2012/01/15/finally-ive-conquered-the-taal-volcano-in-tagaytay/)

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February 7th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Taal, truly a natural wonder of our world

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Taal Volcano is recognized as the smallest active volcano in the world as well as One of the 12 Most Beautiful Lakes in the World... Aside of Lake snakes and fresh water sardines, and lake sponges—the incredible marine life, which are now prevalent and can not found anywhere in the world..the lake itself, is the only great lake in the world that has underwater ghost towns.. Taal Lake and Volcano (Lake within a lake) also one the most unique natural wonders of the world, but it isn't even nominated for Search of the Seven World Wonders of nature... let alone a top 7 natural wonder of the world.

Others have written about how absurd the New 7 Wonders of Nature are and it is plainly obvious moreover there are plenty of reasons why that is the case: internet voting, developing countries with large populations like us that wanted to win, and more. But frankly, I don’t really care about why the voting was unscientific or which things should be on the list. But I strongly believe that there is something better that should be included for the new 7 wonders of nature...

It's more fun in the Philippines but you Must See the natural wonder of Taal Before You leave this world...

probinsyano

February 8th, 2012, 02:07 AM

Property development in Nasugbu gets even hotter this year...

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Century Properties plans 142-hectare leisure dev't in Nasugbu
07-Feb-12, 6:36 PM | Karen Martinez, InterAksyon.com

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MANILA, Philippines – Century Properties Group Inc. on Tuesday said it will develop a leisure project in Nasugbu, Batangas that would cater to the local and foreign markets.

The company told the local bourse that its subsidiary, Century Communities Corp., forged a joint venture with three other companies – Group Developers Inc., Caylaway Development Corp. and Batulao Bio-loop Farms Inc. -- to develop a 142-hectare property.

Century Properties will spend between P7.3 billion and P8.3 billion for its projects this year.

It is developing four master planned communities, namely Century City in Makati, Canyon Ranch in Cavite, Azure Urban Residences in Paranaque City and Acqua Residences in Mandaluyong City.

The projects would include 23 condominium buildings with 15,703 condominium and office units, and 955 single detached homes with a total expected gross floor area of 1.19 million square meters.

The real estate firm’s shares slipped to P2.28 each on Tuesday from P2.36 the day before.

Link www.interaksyon.com (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/23922/century-properties-plans-142-hectare-leisure-devt-in-nasugbu)

probinsyano

February 8th, 2012, 02:53 AM

Supreme Court along with congress score points as they rule to Protect Taal Lake..

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SC issues writ to protect Taal Lake
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 19:21 Joel San Juan / Reporter

THE Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued a writ of kalikasan to protect Taal Lake from further degradation.

SC Spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said the justices issued the writ during the Court’s regular executive session held every Tuesday.

The SC also directed the respondents, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other agencies such as the Protected Area Management Board, to refrain from issuing new permits for fish cage operations on Taal Lake.

Likewise, the Court referred the petition which was filed by Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones of Agham to the Court of Appeals to hear and receive evidence on the issue.

In his complaint, Palmones noted that there were 76 migratory and many endemic species recorded in 1927 in the area but this has dwindled over the past 50 years.

Based on the party-list group’s recent inventory, only 15 migratory and four endemic species were found on the lake.

It added that it 2003, the catch of tawilis, the most popular endemic species at Taal Lake, dropped by 80 percent.

Palmones added that the fish kill last year in the lake affected an estimated 2,105 metric tons of fish with an estimated value of P148.7 million.

He said this should sound a “wake up call” considering that Taal Volcano has been identified as a priority protected area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System.

Source: businessmirror.com.ph (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/nation/22958-sc-issues-writ-to-protect-taal-lake)

Taal Lake fish cage owners, and concerned government agencies are the stewards of this Taal lake ecosystems, so any decision to develop fish cages must be made with their involvement and agreement. Most of all, cage and pen structures must be sustainable, planned to ensure that the beauty of of Taal Lake can be enjoyed by present and future generations.

probinsyano

February 8th, 2012, 05:59 AM

What's Happening in Imperial' blessing

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A panoramic view of Regal Matriarch Mother Lily’s Taal Imperial Hotel & Resort in Barangay Tulo, Taal, Batangas. PHOTOS by JULIUS SEVILLA

An 'Imperial' blessing
(The Philippine Star) Updated February 08, 2012 12:00 AM

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MANILA, Philippines - The affair last Monday, Feb. 6, was not intended to be a blessing of Regal Matriarch Mother Lily’s new “baby,” the Imperial Hotel & Resort in Barangay Tulo, Taal, Batangas.

According to Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, the guest of honor who cut the ceremonial ribbon, she asked Mother Lily if she could use the resort for a meeting with more than 70 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Mother Lily said, “Why not?”

“It turned out that Mother had another idea in mind,” related Vilma. “She wanted to take advantage of the occasion and push through with the blessing that is delayed for one year and a half. So I reset my meeting with the AFP.”

The hotel/resort is located at a cozy area of Barangay Tulo. It has a condo building three villas, a swimming surrounded by playground for kids, a social hall, a spa and other amenities. It’s built around coconut trees — “Not one tree was cut,” assured Mother Lily who saw the place (a coconut groove) during the shooting of a Regal movie there. It was Taal Vice Mayor Pong Mercado, who once worked with Regal, who negotiated the sale of the place...more (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=775441)

Read more www.philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=775441)

jondan23_83

February 8th, 2012, 06:40 AM

Confirmed: Canon to construct Laser Printer factory in Batangas in 2013, to employ 5,000 workers

Link: inslashout.blog.com (http://inslashout.blog.com/category/tech-news/)

this is great for the economy of batangas.dami pang tao ang makikinabang at makakapag-trabaho dito.2012 looks good for batangas province :)

probinsyano

February 9th, 2012, 02:06 AM

this is great for the economy of batangas.dami pang tao ang makikinabang at makakapag-trabaho dito.2012 looks good for batangas province :)

I hope this year sees our economy pick up and unemployment rates drop. .

donsar

February 9th, 2012, 06:20 AM

this is great for the economy of batangas.dami pang tao ang makikinabang at makakapag-trabaho dito.2012 looks good for batangas province :)

wow, many investments are coming, in particularly in Tanauan City. Canon, brothers, murata, and the recently opened nestle, all in Tanauan. Soon, the city would be in the same league of Lipa City and Batangas City (both first class) in terms of income. that's nice. our cities are all progressive and of course the whole province of Batangas, with its great and historic towns of Taal, Nasugbu, Balayan, Rosario, San Juan, Bauan, Sto. Tomas (soon to be a city too) and other towns all chalking up big investments in their localities.

step22

February 9th, 2012, 03:27 PM

probinsyano

February 10th, 2012, 03:57 AM

Belated happy birthday Sen. Claro M. Recto

The month of February is typically associated with Love month - the Birthday of St. Valentines. But what about the birthday of one of the foremost statesmen and the finest mind of our history who has passed through the Oval Office?

There are lot of words you can expect to hear at tonight’s Television news. “Corona Impeachment Trial in the Senate”, ”Grace Lee – President PNoy's Newest Inspiration” or maybe “6/55 Grand Lotto Results”...

But here are two words we are almost certainly not going to hear – “Claro Recto.”

It was Claro M. Recto’s birthday the other day, February 8. He was born in 1890. He would have been 122 years old.

Claro M. Recto, dubbed the “Great Academician” by writers of national prominence, was born on February 8, 1890 in Tiaong, Tayabas (Now Quezon) province to Don Claro Recto, Sr. of Rosario Batangas and Doña Micaela Mayo of Lipa.

His elementary education was obtained in Tiaong, and part of his high school studies in Lipa, Batangas. He enrolled later in Ateneo where he received his A.B. degree, maxima cum laude, 1909. He then learned his LL.M. degree at the University of Sto. Tomas in 1914 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar the same year.

Recto was first elected as member of the House of Representatives for the Third District of Batangas in 1919, serving as Minority Floor Leader with distinction for several years with his good grasp of parliamentary proceedings that won for him the acclaim of both his friends and political adversaries.

In 1931, Recto was elected senator for a six-year term representing the Fifth Senatorial District, comprising the provinces of Batangas, Tayabas, Cavite, Mindoro and Marinduque, where he served as Minority Floor Leader (1931-1934) and Majority Floor Leader and President Pro-Tempore (1934). It was in the Senate where Recto answered to the name of a “one-man fiscalizer”.

In 1935, he was appointed by President Roosevelt as Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, and as a jurist, he stood at par with any international lawyer of fame. He was a worthy protagonist in many remarkable and famous debates, even holding his own against the Attorney General of the United States on the question of ownership of military bases in the Philippines.

When the assembly to draft the Philippine Constitution was convened (1934-1935), Recto was selected president and personally presented the Commonwealth Constitution to President Roosevelt for his approval and signature.

Recto was again elected senator in 1941, 1949 and 1955.

He also served the country as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1935-1936), Commissioner of Education, Health and Public Welfare (1942-1943), Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (1943-1944) and Cultural Envoy with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on cultural mission to Europe and Latin America (1960).

Besides being a noted institution in politics and a staunch nationalist, Recto was also a literary man and author of political works and legal treaties.

Senator Recto married Doña Aurora Reyes with whom he had five children.

Source: www.senate.gov.ph (http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/former_senators/claro_recto.htm)

February 8 came and went as if nothing happened. I guess that is how much we value our history.

Even though this simple piece is very late for this matter, but The legacy of Claro M. Recto is the memory of a great name, who is a staunch nationalist and a great statesman , which inspired many generations of his written work for the good of the nation and the inheritance of a great example.

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Sen. Claro Mayo Recto, Who Will Always Be Remembered…belated happy birthday...

donsar

February 10th, 2012, 05:04 AM

lahat ng commuters papuntang batangas city ay galit dahil sa new routes. lahat ng galing ibang bayan na dyip ay hangang grand terminal nalang. kailangan pang sumakay muli para makapunta ng city proper at sumakay pang muli if sa sm naman punta mo. tiyak lalangawin ang sm ngayon. double gastos ubos pa oras. :ohno:

tama ka dyan. mahina na nga sm s bats city, lalo pang hihina pag ganyan sistema. talong talo ng sm lipa. s lahat yata ng siyudad s calabarzon, ang bats city ang may di magandang traffic routes kahit yung dati pa. at ang sisikip ng kalsada. ang ibang siyudad, kagaya ng lipa, at least lumuwang na highways 4 to 8 lanes pa nga. ang bats city kelan kaya luluwang. hay naku. hirap n talaga mga commuters. naturingan p naman capital city. pero di naman commuter o traffic friendly.

probinsyano

February 10th, 2012, 11:59 AM

Anonymous leaks allegedly expose Batangas City Public Terminal Scam

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Dimacuhalandia: bus terminal in the middle of nowhere
is the Dimacuha Family's latest project to sell their 5-hectare
land for ........

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At the bus terminal in the Dimacuhalandia or in the middle
of nowhere, the commuters have to spend more by hiring
tricycles to reach the city's civilized areas. This scam by the
Dimacuhas is designed ......

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No facilities. Not even a passengers' waiting shed was
provided for the commuters.....

More and more people are now complaining at the Batangas City Public Terminal, the bus and jeepney terminal located in the middle of nowhere! Since it started on December 8, 2011, people have been finding a hard time and shelling out more money to ride the bus, and reach civilization....more (http://batangascityleaks.blogspot.com/2012/01/batangas-city-public-terminal-scam.html)

How true is this do you think?

probinsyano

February 10th, 2012, 03:05 PM

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 06:56 AM

P1M ‘Balay’ project unveils in Batangas
By Carlo P. Gonzaga

SAN JUAN, Batangas(PIA) -- The provincial government of Batangas has launched a housing project worth P1 million under the ‘Balay’ project intended to help families living in shanties along disaster-prone areas.

Beneficiaries of the project are about 40 families in Barangay Balabag selected through the poverty threshold. The beneficiaries were chosen as a result of the community base monitoring system (CBMS) conducted by the provincial government which aims to identify the needs of communities in the province.

These families were living in hazardous zones like low-lying areas at risk to flood, landslide and gusty winds. They were living in houses made of light, recyclable or makeshift materials.

Through the project, each family was presented with a personal carpentry kit containing tools for use in constructing a house. They will build their dwellings through ‘bayanihan’ and food-for-work program.

During the launch, Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo, along with the officials of the provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO), led the distribution of the carpentry kit to the beneficiaries. (PIO/CPG/PIA-Calabarzon)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=631328644857

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 07:08 AM

I love Batangas and its now my 2nd home..

post away here: Batangas Travel and Tourism (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1487725)

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Share the Beauty of Batangas..

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:33 AM

Taal Volcano Regatta at Club Balai

Courtesy of ClubBalaiIsabel (http://www.facebook.com/ClubBalaiIsabel)

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:36 AM

Century To Develop Batangas Property

By JAMES A. LOYOLA
February 7, 2012, 11:36pm
MANILA, Philippines — Century Properties Group Inc. has entered into a joint venture agreement with three landowners to develop 142 hectares of prime land in Batulao, Batangas into a leisure and resort community estate.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Century compliance officer Neko Lyree Uson-Cruz said the leisure and resort community estate project is for both the local and foreign markets.

Cruz said the agreement was signed between wholly-owned subsidiary Century Communities Corporation and landowners Group Developers Inc., Caylaway Development Corporation and Batulao Bio-loop Farms Inc.

Century is raising its planned capital expenditures for 2012 by 46-66 percent to P7.3 billion to P8.3 billion from about P5 billion in 2011 on the back of strong sales recorded last year.

Century chief financial officer Jose Carlo R. Antonio said Century is planning to launch a 4.4-hectare project along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to offer approximately 2,000 affordable housing units this year.

The firm is also constructing a lifestyle center that is expected to include a variety of retail offerings to complement its existing developments in Century City.

Century said its pre-sales data indicated that it pre-sold P18.4 billion for the full year 2011, equivalent to a 129 percent growth compared to the P8.0 billion in pre-sales for the full year 2010.

On a unit basis, Century pre-sold 5,367 units for the full year 2011, as compared to 2,325 units for the full year 2010.

Century believes it was able to attain this sales growth in large part due to its efforts to sell to Filipinos living overseas, as well as foreign nationals. In 2011, approximately 67 percent (in terms of value) of Century’s pre-sales came from international markets.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/350656/century-to-develop-batangas-property

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:42 AM

Discovering Batangas' Best Kept Secret
By CLARO G. GANAC
February 12, 2012, 3:31am

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MANILA, Philippines — Where the Tagaytay ridge slopes down and meets the balmy shore of Taal lake lies a wondrous place. It seems like the perfect hideaway for a romantic weekend interlude. It could also be an idyllic reception place for that once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding. It is also a first-class venue for corporate team building sessions and planning meetings. And then again, it is an ideal retreat for the family, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Club Balai Isabel—along the perfect stretch of Talisay which guests swear gives the most stunning view of the famed Taal Volcano—is all that. And yet, it is Batangas’ best kept secret.

The Idyllic Resort

The resort, just a mere one-hour drive away from Makati via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Star tollway, is near yet so far. It is nestled in a nature-like sanctuary, with full-grown coconut and local variety trees and landscaped gardens, in a 10-hectare property just off the shores of the lake with the volcano island directly across.

One may say there are dozens of resorts in Batangas and Cavite. So, what makes Balai unique?

“The resort has built its major hotel and club facilities around the vegetation and contour of the place to preserve its natural beauty and charm while offering the centerpiece view of Taal,” Balai’s president Nelson Terrible explained.

Balai is just five years old, with its opening just in 2007. Originally intended as a subdivision project by the Terrible family, the then just starting Balai attracted families and individuals who passed by the main Tanauan-Talisay highway as a venue for picnics, drawn by the magnificent view of Taal and the warm and calm waters of the lake, even when the place was just filled with raw vegetation and trees.

This inspired Nelson to switch his plan of putting up a subdivision into developing the then three-hectare property into a resort in 2006 instead. The change proved to be providential, as now more people could avail of the Club’s natural wonders and superior amenities.

Reverence for Nature’s Wonders

What sets Balai apart from the other resorts is the passion for the environment and nature. The developers led by the husband-and-wife team of Nelson and Cecille Terrible preserved the natural beauty of the place, even as they blended the Club’s low-rise hotel buildings, villas, reception facilities and swimming pools around the contour, spaces and flora of the property.

Now, after just a mere five years, it boasts of facilities comprising of 228 rooms that can accommodate as much as 1,200 live-in guests and a clubhouse, functions rooms and three swimming pools, with space to spare for day-tour guests. The low-rise hotels face the shore of the lake, and offer a dazzling view of the volcano within the lake within the volcano.

Nelson avowed that no stone was left unturned to ensure that the man-made structures comprise less than 30% of the footprint of the resort, to preserve the pristine natural beauty of the place and of Taal in general. The lawns are lined up with indigenous plants and shrubs; gazebos beneath shady trees stand in various parts of the resort, where one can simply read a book, relax in silence and absorb the pure, tranquil air of the resort.

The Idyllic Secret Place

Balai has been a favorite of couples for wedding receptions and pre-nuptial photography, as well as those just wishing to go for a retreat to spend quiet time together.

Cecille revealed that the reception for the Oyo Sotto-Kristine Hermosa wedding November last year was held in Balai. It was a private, cozy affair and romantic photos of the couple against the dusk silhouette of the Taal backdrop turned up on the internet a few weeks after the event. The public, entranced by the dramatic photographs, was kept guessing about the location of the reception.

The Sotto-Hermosa wedding has added to the mystique of Balai. And yet, without hype, it has played host to many such receptions through the years, as well as many quiet getaways from famous and not-so-famous couples.

This February, Balai pays tribute to the month of love with a promotion where couples can avail of a romantic dinner for two on February 14. Guests can sample the unmistakably romantic locale and the sumptuous feast.

Homage to Taal

Balai has attributed its success in so short a time to the timeless appeal of Taal’s lake and volcano. Thus, complementing the resort’s natural beauty is its adherence to environmental initiatives.

According to Nelson, Taal has been good to Batangas, as well as Tagaytay whose principal scenic attraction has been the lake and the volcano. A native of Talisay, he grew up and resides in the town and advocates through Balai his passion to preserve the whole of Taal Lake, which has gifted Batangas province with its bounty of the famous maliputo, tawilis and tilapia and other marine resources.

In a sense, Balai is the closest eco-tourism resort to Metro Manila. Its green advocacy is evident in its membership of the Zero Carbon Resorts consortium which aims to promote the reduction of carbon dioxide emission among members of the hospitality industry. It practices strict waste segregation and plans to harness biomass-fed energy for the resort in the future.

In its quest to preserve Taal lake, it has pursued the “Save Taal Lake” program to create awareness among the youth in the drive for proper waste disposal, to prevent the degradation of this wonderful water resource for future generations.

Cecille shared that a Japanese guest once told her that the active Taal volcano lends sulfuric air to the entire Taal lake and its environs. “The air here appears to be restorative, helping people and visitors to regain calm and health,” she declares.

The resort boasts of a world-class spa run by Spa Professionals, a private group that operates some of the world’s top wellness centers. It is also in partnership with Adol Ya Linawa Wellness Center and Clinica Manila in providing in-house detoxification and medical check-ups for guests and visitors alike, to make their visit a truly complete experience.

In addition, with the lake right at their front yard, water sports facilities like kayaks, surf bikes, pedal boats and sail boats provide fun and sports activities for children and older guests alike.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351104/discovering-batangas-best-kept-secret

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Hacienda Darasa
Tanauan City, Batangas

Hacienda Darasa, which was established five (5) years, is the only resort / hotel in Tanauan city. It is a four hectares property situated along the President Laurel highway, Barangay Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas. Hacienda Darasa is owned and managed by the Malabanan group. A former plantation, Hacienda Darasa boast for its fruit bearing trees, including the Davao famous durian tree and “Rambutan”. Also, a century old mango tree can be found at the center of one of the function areas where wedding and debut are often held.

Through the years, Hacienda Darasa had captured a clientele from nearby towns and provinces and Metro Manila as well. Considering the size of the property and facilities, it is a good venue for youth camps, company outings, Teambuilding activities, wedding, debut and seminar / conferences.

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Source: www.haciendadarasa.com

For more info and reservation, please visit: www.haciendadarasa.com

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:53 AM

Villa Sininglaw Private Resort and Campsite
San Juan, Batangas

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Btangas City, kinilala ng Meralco sa mahusay na pamamalakad
By Mamerta P. De Castro

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BATANGAS CTIY, Pebrero 12 (PIA) -- Kabilang ang Batangas City sa Top 5 Cities sa Luzon na napili ng MERALCO sa kauna-unahang Luminaries Awards na idinaos noong ika-6 ng Pebrero sa Resorts World, Newport City Complex, Pasay City.

Ilan sa naging criteria ay ang mahusay na pamamalakad (good local governance), revenues generation at ang mga socio- economic projects na naisakatuparan katuwang ang MERALCO.

Sinabi ni Oscar Reyes, chief executive officer ng MERALCO at dating country manager ng Shell Philippines, na ang okasyong nabanggit ay bilang pagpapasalamat sa mga customers ng MERALCO na nagbigay pagpapahalaga sa paggamit ng kuryente upang ito ay magdala ng progreso at “maliwanag” na kinabukasan sa mga tao.

Naging mahigpit din aniya ang screening ng mga valued clients ng MERALCO kung saan isa ang lungsod ng Batangas na tinaguriang ding Green City of the South dahilan sa malakas na programa sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan.

Ipinaabot ni Reyes kay Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha ang pasasalamat dahil sa patuloy na kaunlaran na tinatamasa ng lungsod at ang paglago ng negosyo dito na nangangailangan ng serbisyo ng MERALCO.

Samantala wala sa hinagap ni Mayor Vilma Abaya Dimacuha na makakatanggap ang Batangas City ng award. “Ito ay isang sorpresa at natutuwa ako dahil kinilala ng MERALCO ang ginagawa ng pamahalaang lokal para sa mga tao,” pahayag niya.

Kasama ni Mayor Dimacuha na naimbitahan ng MERALCO sina Atty. Victor Reginald Dimacuha, City Administrator Phillip Baroja, Engr. Sonny Godoy, Engr. Adela B. Hernandez at ang Education Supervisor ng City Schools Division na kumatawan sa Verde Island Barangays na si Mrs. Chat Magadia.

Ang mga eskwelahan sa Verde Island tulad ng Parang Cuevas Elementary School ay tumanggap ng solar panels na siyang source ng elektrisidad upang ang may 185 na mga kabataan ay makagamit ng mga computer sa kanilang paaralan.

Sa LGU category bukod sa Batangas City, nahirang din ang Makati, Mandaluyong at Dasmarinas. Nakamit ng Valenzuela City ang Top Luminary dahilan sa kanyang tie-up sa MERALCO One Foundation na magtayo ng 52 bahay para sa naapektuhan ng Typhoon Ondoy noong 2009. (Letty Chua, PIO Batangas City/PIA-Batangas)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?searchID=batangas&article=681329007550

saintm

February 12th, 2012, 09:01 AM

Famous Churches in Batangas

San Sebastian Cathedral, Lipa City, Batangas

The seat of the Archdiocese of Lipa was then administered by the Augustinians beginning April 30, 1605 (and until the end of the 19th century) under the name “Convent of San Sebastian in Comintang”. The first church building was made of light materials. The present building of “serious architecture, proven solidity and great proportions” began its construction in 1779 during the term of Fray Ignacio Pallares, OSA. The church was totally completed from 1865 to 1894 during the administration of Fray Benito Varas.

San Jose Patriarco Parish Church, San Jose, Batangas

This church was built by the Augustinian friar Fr. Manuel Blanco in 1812. It has a large one-aisle interior and is remarkable for its restored main altar, geometrical decorations and flowery capitals on the columns. The church is a paragon of Baroque architecture in the Philippines, and combines this with the neo-classical lines of an adjacent convent. The pulpit and canopy is study in intricate carvings of local flora.

Immaculada Concepcion Minor Basilica, Batangas City, Batangas

The Baroque-styled basilica was built in 1857. The present church began in 1851 due to the increased population. Father Pedro Cuesta, the parish priest undertook the construction after having the torn down the old church. It was granted Basilica status by Pope Pius XII, the first basilica to be vested that honor and privilege in the Philippines and in the entire Far East. The basilica houses the original Sto. Niño ng Batangan, a miraculous statue of the Infant Jesus.

Immaculada Concepcion Parish Church, Bauan, Batangas

First constructed in 1700, it was built around neo-classical lines and its walls are broken by Gothic lancet windows. The altar has a tri-centered arch with the niche containing the statue of the Virgin Mary. The facade of the church features both geometric and circular forms. It has a bell tower which is hexagonal, and rests in a base decorated with coupled columns, topped by a campanile. The church is arcade with capiz shell windows on the upper level. It is home to the old devotion to the Mahal na Poong Santa Cruz.

San Martin de Tours Minor Basilica, Taal, Batangas (National Historical Landmark and Largest Church in Asia)

Reputed to be the largest in Asia. Taal church stand 95 meters long and 45 meters wide on a plateau in the heart of Taal. The Augustinian missionaries started the construction in 1756 and took a century to achieve its present form. The facade resemble St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Its tabernacle is the only one of its kind in the Philippines.

Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine, Taal, Batangas (National Shrine)

The Our Lady of Caysasay, is home to the the amiable and miraculous quadricentennial image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Juan Maningcad, a fisherman, found the statuette in 1603 in the Pansipit River.

San Rafael Arcangel Parish Church, Calaca, Batangas

This centuries old church, built in honor of St. Raphael the Archangel, is mostly intact and unspoilt by “renovations, improvements, and restorations”. Truly it is a national heritage site and a cultural treasure of Batangas.

Immaculada Concepcion Parish Church, Balayan, Batangas (National Cultural Treasure)

A National Cultural Treasure, Balayan Church is one of the few examples of churches built under direction of the “indio (Filipino) clergy” in 1753. The interior has not changed much since the 1870s when a print showing the church interior was made, despite several superficial additions. The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) declared this church as a National Heritage Site.

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 09:07 AM

Shores at Calayo Cove

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 09:10 AM

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Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club
by Vic Albornoz Lactaoen

Your wake-up call comes from the sounds of maya birds doing their morning vocal warm-ups. Gaze outside and you find other birds doing their aerial acrobatics. Around you, the faint scents of freshly cut glass and pine linger in the air of dawn. Light mists drifts in from nearby mountain peaks, setting serenely over verdant slopes and calm silver lakes. Another bird croons in the golden haze of a new morning.

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Beginning to sound too good? Well, it’s your daily welcome at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club. The charming community is a sprawling 200-hectare highland, located at an elevation of 1,200 feet and nestled in the bosom of a striking majestic mountain range. Only an hour and a half's drive away from Manila, it is a convenient destination in Lipa, Batangas for a variety of lifestyles seeking a second home, an intimate escape, a weekend getaway or an inspiring environment. From individuals to couples to families and friends, to large celebrations and corporate gatherings, Mount Malarayat fulfills a wide range of needs with its world-class facilities.

One starts the morning by strolling through rows of contemporary Spanish houses commonly known as casas. Mediterranean-inspired villas and American Georgian-style homes, photogenic houses draped in vibrant bougainvilleas and luxuriant vegetation offered by estates--an idyllic neighborhood designed to foster a casual and congenial community.

On a visit to experience their Mount Malarayat Privilege Circle vacation ownership program, this undertaking is a good come-on for individuals who desire this rare opportunity of blending nature, luxury, fun and convenience. Members hold the exclusive right to occupy for seven days and seven nights--for 25 years--first-class accommodations at the fully furnished condominium units at The Suites, together with the use of all the amenities this exceptional community has to offer.

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Full accommodations are also readily available. Mount Malarayat has a number of cozy home-style rooms at The Inns with a view of the golf course and the mountain range. The country club also offers members and guests de luxe hotel rooms. Plush beds, softly lit lamps, cable TV, and sliding doors that open to balconies with a panoramic view of the island helipad and fishing lake are more than enough enticement to make one want to remain indoors or curl up in bed with an interesting book.

Finishing a healthy breakfast at the club’s restaurant, one is pleasantly assaulted by the aroma of freshly brewed Batangas barako coffee wafting through the dining room as sunlight floods in from the tall doors and windows that look out to lush rolling hills. Ceiling fans spin lazily overhead.

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Maximizing my stay, I took an intense swimming workout, and then chose to relax and unwind at the club’s pampering areas with hot and cold showers, an invigorating Jacuzzi and finally a good hot sauna. To cap the experience, I had a good firm massage to loosen up my tight muscles.

Aside from the leisurely pace the environment promotes, the atmosphere of Mount Malarayat is highly conducive for creative engagement, which is why companies and organizations find it the ideal venue to hold workshops and seminars in any of the fully equipped function rooms, audio visual centers and even the club’s grand ballroom.

Owned and developed by the Active Group, Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club and Residential Estates is a result of meticulous planning and a high level of commitment in giving only the finest from an exclusive establishment.

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And as the sun sets behind the purple mountains, the clouds glowing with a fiery radiance, crickets begin to chirp. Lamps flicker on and the warm laughter of other guests and families drifts from the cozy gatherings to the stillness of a humid serene night. One can then retire peacefully after a full and relaxing day, anticipating another good night’s sleep.

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 09:18 AM

Why do moderators keeps on deleting the Travel and Tourism Thread for Batangas?

Batangas has all the right to have the thread!

We are having a vacation home in this province and it will be definitely updated.

probinsyano

February 12th, 2012, 03:24 PM

I love Batangas and its now my 2nd home..

post away here: Batangas Travel and Tourism (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1487725)

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saintm

February 12th, 2012, 03:28 PM

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I'm sadden because it has been deleted twice by mods.. :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Batangas utterly deserves a Tourism thread

probinsyano

February 12th, 2012, 04:28 PM

P1M ‘Balay’ project unveils in Batangas
By Carlo P. Gonzaga

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This Balay project of Gov. Vi (Balay from Visayan word meaning “Bahay or Shelter”) to relocate residents living in disaster-prone areas and to provide personal carpentry kit, complete with tools for building their houses through "Bayanihan Style" along with food under the government’s food-for-work program, is considered very timely …it's a much better solution in preventing casualties due to floods than Pnoy's revising weather alert systems project and evacuation plans.

The Sendong tragedy and the recent earthquake in Central Visaya region are grim reminders of past neglect and our lack of disaster preparedness. Obviously, our government has to respond to and learn from these disasters...

Meanwhile, the Balai Clusters program of the Province of Batangas believes that these tragedies will be repeated as long as people live in areas prone to disasters and allowed to continue. Our Governor thinks that these residents need incentive programs to move into new flood-proof settlements...

So I give our Governor credit for being responsive to secure the lives of these Flood-prone area dwellers..and I hope that she will do the same thing for the Residents of Taal's most disaster-prone areas...