Batangas Province [Archive] - Page 5

revolution16

November 29th, 2010, 05:19 PM

Agoncillo
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/AgoncilloChurch.jpg
Alitagtag
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/AlitagtagChurch.jpg
Balayan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/BalayanChurch.jpg
Balete
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/BaleteChurch-1.jpg
Batangas City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/BatangasCityChurchBasilicaImmaculateConception-1.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/BatangasCityChurchSantissimaTrinidad.jpg
Bauan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/BauanChurch.jpg
Calaca
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/CalacaChurch.jpg
Calatagan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/CalataganChurch.jpg
Cuenca
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/CuencaChurch.jpg
Ibaan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/IbaanChurch.jpg
Laurel
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LaurelChurch.jpg
Lemery
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LemeryChurch.jpg
Lian
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LianChurch-1.jpg
Lipa City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LipaCityChurchSanSebastian-1.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LipaCityChurchCarmel.jpg
Lobo
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/LoboChurch.jpg
Mabini
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/MabiniChurch.jpg
Malvar
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/MalvarChurch.jpg
Mataas na Kahoy
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/MataasnaKahoyChurch.jpg
Nasugbu
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/NasugbuChurch2.jpg
Padre Garcia
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/PadreGarciaChurch.jpg
Rosario
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/RosarioChurch-1.jpg
San Jose
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJoseChurch.jpg
San Juan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanJuanChurch.jpg
San Luis
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanLuisChurch.jpg
San Nicolas
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanNicolasChurch.jpg
San Pascual
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/SanPascualChurch.jpg
Sta. Teresita
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/StaTeresitaChurch.jpg
Sto. Tomas
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/StoTomasChurch.jpg
Taal
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TaalChurch.jpg
Talisay
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TalisayChurch.jpg
Tanauan City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TanauanCityChurch.jpg
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TanauanCityChurchSoledad.jpg
Taysan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TaysanChurch.jpg
Tingloy
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TingloyChurch.jpg
Tuy
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/TuyChurch.jpg

overtureph

November 29th, 2010, 09:23 PM

^^Thanks for the list of churches and photos. Kulang ata ng Tingloy.

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http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

revolution16

November 30th, 2010, 02:22 AM

^^Thanks for the list of churches and photos. Kulang ata ng Tingloy.

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http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

Actually there were two, Tingloy and Mataas na Kahoy.
Completed!

probinsyano

November 30th, 2010, 03:44 AM

Guys, what about this one?
Caleruega Church, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/edblogs/blog/travel/DSC_5994.jpg
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http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv188/edblogs/blog/travel/DSC_5997.jpg

revolution16

November 30th, 2010, 03:55 AM

Agoncillo
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/AgoncilloMunicipalHall.jpg
Alitagtag
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/AlitagtagMunicipalHall.jpg
Balayan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/BalayanMunicipalHall.jpg
Balete
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/BaleteMunicipalHall.jpg
Batangas City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/BatangasCityHall.jpg
Bauan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/BauanMunicipalHall.jpg
Calaca
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/CalacaMunicipalHall.jpg
Calatagan
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Cuenca
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/CuencaMunicipalHall.jpg
Ibaan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/IbaanMunicipalHall.jpg
Laurel
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/LaurelMunicipalHall.jpg
Lemery
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/LemeryMunicipalHall.jpg
Lian
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/LianMunicipalHall.jpg
Lipa City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/LipaCityHall.jpg
Lobo
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/LoboMunicipalHall.jpg
Mabini
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/MabiniMunicipalHall.jpg
Malvar
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/MalvarMunicipalHall.jpg
Mataas na Kahoy
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/MataasnaKahoyMunicipalHall.jpg
Nasugbu
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/NasugbuMunicipalHall.jpg
Padre Garcia
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/PadreGarciaMunicipalHall.jpg
Rosario
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/RosarioMunicipalHall.jpg
San Jose
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/SanJoseMunicipalHall.jpg
San Juan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/SanJuanMunicipalHall.jpg
San Luis
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/SanLuisMunicipalHall.jpg
San Nicolas
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/SanNicolasMunicipalHall.jpg
San Pascual
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/SanPascualMunicipalHall.jpg
Santa Teresita
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/StaTeresitaMunicipalHall.jpg
Santo Tomas
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/StoTomasMunicipalHall.jpg
Taal
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/TaalMunicipalHall.jpg
Talisay
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/TalisayMunicipalHall.jpg
Tanauan City
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/TanauanCityHall.jpg
Taysan
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/TaysanMunicipalHall.jpg
Tingloy
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Tuy
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/batangas_philippines/Municipal%20Hall/TuyMunicipalHall.jpg

step22

November 30th, 2010, 10:36 AM

pinakamaganda ang sa calaca!

william :D

November 30th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Batangas

Just 2-3 hours south of the megacity of Manila is Batangas, an unassuming province rich with a lively past, history, folklore, nature and stretches of excellent beaches and the most accessible dive sites teeming with marine life.

While Taal Lake and Volcano are most commonly associated with the city of Tagaytay in the province of Cavite, it is actually named after one of the towns of Batangas –Taal (*Thanks to Ipat Luna for point this out). Taal Volcano is one of the world’s smallest, most active and deadliest volcanoes – please check with the local Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) if treks to the volcano are safe. Vulcano Island in the Crater Lake of Taal Volcano is considered as the largest lake on an island in a lake on an island. Confusing hey? Taal Lake Yacht Club has a good range of water sports equipment that one can rent for the day.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/williamroi/batangas-taal.jpg
Taal Volcano – Laments of an Old Crater by storm-crypt

Batangas got its name from the word batangan, a raft that early residents used so that they could fish from Taal Lake and possibly one of the heaps of logs (named batang) found in Calumpang River, a river that runs through Batangas City.

Pre-Hispanic Batangueños were already trading with the Chinese, Indians and the Japanese, as dig sites in the town of Calatagan show. A Buddhist image (Buddha Amithaba in the tribhanga pose inside an oval nimbus with a Mahayanic orientation as Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara was also depicted) was reproduced in mould on a clay medallion in bas-relief from the town and experts say that the image in the pot strongly resembles the iconographic portrayal of Buddha in Siam, India and Nepal. Potteries from China (possibly Yuan Dynasty until the first phase of Ming Dynasty) reflect a high degree of civilization with a significant amount of international trade already flourishing in Batangas, and as Chinese historians pointed out that Batangas was the centre of civilization for the Tagalogs.

For most travelers, Batangas serves as a mere jump-off point to the beaches of Puerto Galera, which is a great disservice to this charming place. Beginner divers from Manila, frequent the resorts of Anilao (right photo) to enroll in open water certification dives because of the stunning clarity of its turquoise waters, the abundant marine life, its close proximity to Manila, the sweeping view of Batangas Bay and also because Anilao offers one of the cheapest certification dives in the Philippines.

From Anilao, one can jump to the islands scattered along the bay – Maricaban Island, Sombrero Island (so named because the island looked like a big hat sticking out of the water- photo below), Bonito Island, and Verde Island.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/williamroi/batangas-sunset.jpg
Batangas Sunset by xave

Verde Island Passage, one of the busiest sea lanes in the Philippines. Not only is it the busiest sea lane of the country, it is also one of the busiest underwater sea lanes in the world. In 2006, the Philippines was declared as the Center of Marine Biodiversity in the world (think of the underwater equivalent of the entire Amazon) and Verde Island Passage was declared as the Center of the Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity. Threatened species include hawksbill, green and olive ridleys turtles; humped wrasses, giant groupers, giant clams and over 300 species of corals, considered as one of the largest concentration of corals in the entire world. Although coral health is generally good, these are all threatened by climate change and the fact that it sits very close to the Batangas Bay which is fast becoming a major refining petrochemical center in the Philippines, concerns were raised because there is no proper infrastructure to contain a major oil or chemical spill that could wreck havoc on the fragile ecosystem in the area.

6.5 miles off the west coast of Batangas (near the town of Nasugbu) is Fortune Island, with the name derived from the fortunes pirates had hidden in its many caves. A fully laden Spanish Galleon/warship San Diego was located northeast of the island in 1994 with numerous Ming vases, gold coins and many other artifacts (34,407 pieces in total) were surrendered to the Underwater Archeology Section of the National Museum in Manila. It was sunk by a marauding Dutch naval fleet. Other notable dive sites include Hamilo Cove Wreck (Japanese freighter wreck), Limbones Island, Lo-oc Bay, Fuego Point, Twin Islands, Shark Cave (Mapating Rock), and Ligpo Island and many more.

Nasugbu (left photo) itself has some nice small stretches of white sand beaches especially in Natipuan and Munting Buhangin.

Aside from the dive sites, Batangas also boasts beautiful centuries old churches as well as Spanish colonial houses as best exemplified when you take a stroll in the town of Taal, some of the best preserved in the Philippines aside from Vigan. Taal is also known for its delicate embroideries, butterfly knives (balisong) and sausages. The massive Basilica of St. Martin de Tours built in 1849-1865 dominates the town’s Taal Park at its base.

About 6 Kilometers south of Matabungkay town proper is a sprawling resort complex called Lago de Oro which is most popular with water-skiers.

Amongst the festivals in Batangas, the Parada ng mga Lechon (Roasted Pigs Parade) is the most popular and observed by the townsfolk of Balayan every 24th of June that coincides with the Feast of Saint John the Baptist. Expect roasted pigs in costumes that range from the snarky political to the most Mardi-Gras frivolous depending on the theme of the fiesta while everyone engages in water-dousing. Think of it as the appetizing version of the Songkran Festival of Thailand.
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/williamroi/batangas-nasugbu.jpg

photo credits to the owner. (http://tourism-philippines.com/batangas/)

william :D

November 30th, 2010, 11:42 AM

Batangas Provincial Capitol, Batangas City

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/williamroi/Batangas_Provincial_Capitol_Batangas_City_6-27-2008.jpg (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Batangas_Provincial_Capitol,_Batangas_City_(6-27-2008).jpg)
photo credits to the owner.

probinsyano

November 30th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Kabayan, Dont fail to mention this one

Our Lady of Caysasay and Sacred Well of Sta Lucia in Taal
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probinsyano

November 30th, 2010, 04:08 PM

The Oldest Church in Batangas, The Ermita Church in Balayan, Batangas
Considered as the first Church in Batangas and perhaps the whole Tagalog region

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

One of the Oldest Oldest Church Bell In the Philippines
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/ermitachurch01.jpg

PHILIPPNE CHURCHES: THE OLDEST CHURCH IN BATANGAS - THE ERMITA CHURCH
IN BALAYAN, BATANGAS
by: Christiane L. de la Paz

During the Spanish era which covers a period of 300 years, important events happened in Balayan.

It was in 1575 that the Agustinian missionaries arrived in Balayan, Batangas. After three years, 1578, Balayan was officially founded as a municipality by Fr. Esteban Ortiz and Fr. Juan de Poras. It was recognized under the Spanish Crown from a region already known as Balayan created by Datu Balensuela in 1394 and inherited by Datu Kumintang on or before 1521. From 1570 to 1578, Balayan was also known as Kumintang. The coastal towns of what is now Nasugbu, Lian, and Calatagan together with Tuy which was the former pilot barrios of Balayan were founded in the later part of 1578. In 1578, the formal evangelization of the town was started by the Agustinian missionaries followed by the Franciscan missionaries under Fray Juan de Placencia.

The Franciscan missionaries settled in Barrio Ibabao (Highland) and built a small stone church (Ermita) under the direction of Fr. Francisco de Santa Maria in 1579. This church was considered as the first church in the province and perhaps the whole Tagalog region. From Barrio Ibabao known before as Ermita and now Barangay Calzada, the Franciscan moved to the east and evangelized the Bicol region. In 1590, the new small church made of stone was blessed by Fr. Pedro Chirino, who became the spiritual administrator the following year (1591) when Fr. Juan de Oliver turned over the administration to him.

Two hundred years later, a black crucified Nazarene was found hanging on a trunk of a granada tree infront of the small church surrounded by three bowing coconut trees. The relics of the crucifix is now under the care of Fr. Mateo Dulce, a retired priest of Balayan.

probinsyano

November 30th, 2010, 04:33 PM

Kabayan, Update ko lang sa construction ng Two Storey Municipal Building ng Calatagan, Batangas

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Ang Tagal na nito...

probinsyano

November 30th, 2010, 05:04 PM

Does Batangas have any ongoing development project or existing plans and proposals? whether public or private? commercial, industrial or anything?

The most modern public market in Western Batangas, perhaps in the whole province of Batangas is set to open in Balayan, Batangas but some lease holders are already selling their units ahead of the fist quarter next year launch.

Some stall owners were selling their lease rights at a high price and I heard some humors, although not confirmed that the 2nd Balayan Branch of Jollibee and Chowking were already placed in here.. other big chains have express to put up with their branches here..

The two-story building, equipped with an elevator and an escalator, houses stalls for dry goods on the ground floor and the the second floor.

All stalls on the ground floor have been occupied while awarding of rights for the second floor is ongoing.

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probinsyano

December 1st, 2010, 05:08 PM

Another Modern Hospital is now open in Balayan, Western Batangas

To provide the Medical facilities with the best possible medical care comparable to private hospitals in Lemery, Nasugbu, Bauan, Batangas City, Lipa City and even Metro Manila.

Western Batangas Medical Center will feature high medical standards with its new building and modern equipment prompting Philippine Steel Corporation besides Saint Paul College(Balayan) and Batangs Sugar Central Refinery to categorize it as “quality standard ’’ comparable to prominent private hospitals.

The Medical Center Western Batangas is the first ever tertiary hospital in the Western Batangas area.

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The last pictures shown above are displaying wrong time clock or incorrect time. This was caused by and attributed to improper video setting, the correct time should be 2010/08/01

probinsyano

December 2nd, 2010, 02:14 AM

Another Contemporary designed hospital in Balayan is set to open:)
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0122-1.jpg
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0125.jpg

Hindi ko pa alam kung anong Hospital ito, pero this beautiful hospital looks an ultra modern hospital building designed.

Again, the clock that displayed in the left side of the pictures above are showing the wrong time or incorrect time. This is caused by and attributed to improper video setting, the correct time should be 2010/08/01

probinsyano

December 2nd, 2010, 02:50 AM

Actually there were two, Tingloy and Mataas na Kahoy.
Completed!

[Kabayan, What about this one?:)
A Church besides a fairytale castle in Fantasy World Lemery Batangas[

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/fantasy-world-in-lemery-batangas.jpg

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/017989785_364437053.jpg

NicknameForLife

December 2nd, 2010, 12:26 PM

^^ update ko lang sa mga taga Tanauan:

magkakaroon po ng Nestle sa Tanauan via FPIP
maghanda kayo sa malaking job opening =)

probinsyano

December 2nd, 2010, 12:42 PM

Balayan Baywalk expansion project

Pass through or not, having the Extension of Baywalk will certainly affect the economy of the dwellers and fisher folks on and near it.

Kabayan, Your thoughts, opinions and views are very much welcome. Please use the comment form below to post them

By the way, Balayan Baywalk is a leisure mini-park the construction being finished last year and currently open to the public. This project is a joint venture of the municipality of Balayan, Batangas under the present administration of Mayor Emmanuel O. Fronda and the office of 1st District of Batangas, Philippines under the time of former Representative Aileen Ermita-Buhain.
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probinsyano

December 2nd, 2010, 12:54 PM

P4.3 Bilyong Bagong Planta ng Nestle Pinasinayaan sa Tanauan City
November 25, 2010
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Tanauan City - Pinangunahan nina Pangulong Benigno C. Aquino III, Nestlé Philippines Chairman and CEO John Miller, Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Ivo Siber, Batangas Vice Governor Jose Antonio Leviste, Tanauan City Mayor Sonia Torres Aquino at Sto. Tomas Mayor Renato Federico ang ground breaking ceremony ng itatayong bagong planta ng Nestlé sa First Philippine Industrial Park na nagkakahalaga ng 4.3 bilyong piso na matatapos sa loob ng dalawang taon.

Ang makabagong pagawaan na inaasahang matatapos sa Marso ng 2012 ay may lawak na 27 hektarya ng lupain sa FPIP na sakop ng Tanuan City at Sto. Tomas, at makagagawa ng pangunahing non-diary product ng Nestlé.

Ang planta ng Nestlé ay makakatulong sa pagtataas ng lokal na ekonomiya at empleyo sa lalawigan ng Batangas, ganun din ang paglikha ng iba’t ibang oportunidad na pangkalakal sa lalawigan.

Ang Nestlé-Tanauan ay pangalawang planta ng multi-national company sa lalawigan; isa lamang indikasyon ng malakas na kumpiyansa ng mga kilalang global company sa pangkalakalang inisyatibo at pamamalakad ng lalawigan ng Batangas.

Noong 2009, ang Nestlé Philippines ay nakapag-produce ng kalahating milyong metriko tonelada ng kape, gatas, inumin, dairy at non dairy products. Bukod dito, umabot sa halagang P10 bilyon ang ambag nito sa lokal na ekonomiya partikular sa investments sa loob ng limang taon.

Ang Nestlé ang isa sa pinakamataas na nagbabayad ng buwis sa Pilipinas, patunay dito ang halagang P10 bilyong buwis noong 2009. - Edwin V. Zabarte

Link:http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=196

revolution16

December 2nd, 2010, 04:59 PM

The SM Hypermarket Balagtas Branch in Batangas City will have its grand opening on December 3, 2010 at 3 p.m.. It will be the 24th Hypermarket branch of SM.

SM Hypermarket Balagtas is the former Makro Balagtas Branch. According to its Facebook Fan page, SM Hypermarket Balagtas will be giving away Value Packs, Buy-one-get-one-free deals and a lot more. In the evening, there will be a free concert featuring RnB singers Jay-R and Kyla.

SM Hypermarket was founded by the Sy family in the late ’90s to address the growing demand of the market for more buying convenience. The Hypermarket, is a retail combination of a supermarket and department store that provides one-stop shopping experience for Filipino shoppers.

Here is the complete list of SM Hypermarket Branches in the Philippines:

Sucat (2001)
Bicutan (2002)
Marilao (2003)
Valenzuela (2005)
Molino (2005)
Clark (2006)
Bay City (2006)
North Edsa (2006)
Pasig (2006)
Taytay (2007)
Muntinlupa (2007)
Rosales (2008)
Baliwag (2008)
Mandaluyong (2009)
Fairview (2009)
Makati (2009)
Las Pinas (2009)
Novaliches (2009)
Centris Station (2009)
North Harbour, Tondo, Manila (2010)
Adriatico, Malate, Manila (2010)
Jaro, Iloilo City (2010)
Cubao (2010)
Balagtas, Batangas City (2010)

revolution16

December 3rd, 2010, 03:48 AM

Soon to Open.....

fall_17

December 5th, 2010, 02:28 AM

^Ang laki naman ng bagong building ng balayan market, dapat kumpleto ang bilihin diyan kung nagkataon.:cheers:

probinsyano

December 5th, 2010, 05:07 AM

Kabayan, don’t disregard this cool and refreshing Church in Balete. The Marian Orchard Church and I would certainly suggest this one to include for your Next Visita Iglesia.

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/normal_IMG_0088-1.jpg

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revolution16

December 5th, 2010, 01:20 PM

Batangas
It's all here...It's so near

I hope this Slogan becomes effective.....

bagumbayani

December 6th, 2010, 02:54 AM

How do you go to Balayan Baywalk? Where is it in relation to the main Catholic Church> Do you know if fishing is allowed there?

probinsyano

December 6th, 2010, 03:47 PM

Actually there were two, Tingloy and Mataas na Kahoy.
Completed!

Kabayan, Please visit this beautiful dome and its interior of this parish Church, just inside the town-proper. This look like a Greek Mediterranean interior concept combined with traditional Arabic design of Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Mataas na Kahoy was recently renovated and interesting to come to. It's quite inviting for devotees.

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/28226205.jpg

Image credit: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/28226205

probinsyano

December 7th, 2010, 03:04 PM

How do you go to Balayan Baywalk? Where is it in relation to the main Catholic Church> Do you know if fishing is allowed there?

"Kabayan, thank you for your prompt respond. Your question seems to me politically inclined and influenced.

As to Church concerns regarding this issue. Still, the church has been too quiet to have to do this issue.

Regarding to your question on How to get there, depending on where are you coming from.

from manila, ride a bus with a sign 'balayan', the terminals are located in pasay or sta. cruz manila.

if there is no bus bound to balayan, ride the one with a 'nasugbu' sign, alight at 'palico' and ride a jeepney bound for balayan.

you can also try the bus bound for lemery, terminals are found near buendia lrt station. once you are already in lemery, ride a bus going to nasugbu and alight at balayan or ride a jeepney bound to balayan.

Lastly, In echoing to your last question, at this moment, Our Kababayang fisher folks here are being at liberty to catch fish for living.
Thank you

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/IMG_1092.jpg

At Balayan Baywalk you can see the stacks of the giant Calaca power plant in the distance. Batangas is a blessed and beautiful province of the Philippines part of Luzon and just small kilometer away from Manila. It's awesome summer getaway with extensive natural resources. what is your thought? :):):)

probinsyano

December 7th, 2010, 03:21 PM

Batangas
It's all here...It's so near

I hope this Slogan becomes effective.....

I have confidence that this slogan could be a trademark and a key component in the branding strategy which also includes boost tourism revenue earnings, and enhance Batangas' province competitive edge.:):):)

probinsyano

December 8th, 2010, 03:48 PM

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CELEBRATED TODAY IN BALAYAN BATANGAS
:dance:
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revolution16

December 8th, 2010, 04:01 PM

Operational pa ba ung Steel Corp?

probinsyano

December 8th, 2010, 05:06 PM

ALSO, TODAY IS TAAL, BATANGAS TOWN PROPER FIESTA. CELEBRATING THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.

:dance:
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bagumbayani

December 9th, 2010, 03:33 AM

"Kabayan, thank you for your prompt respond. Your question seems to me politically inclined and influenced.

As to Church concerns regarding this issue. Still, the church has been too quiet to have to do this issue.

Regarding to your question on How to get there, depending on where are you coming from.

from manila, ride a bus with a sign 'balayan', the terminals are located in pasay or sta. cruz manila.

if there is no bus bound to balayan, ride the one with a 'nasugbu' sign, alight at 'palico' and ride a jeepney bound for balayan.

you can also try the bus bound for lemery, terminals are found near buendia lrt station. once you are already in lemery, ride a bus going to nasugbu and alight at balayan or ride a jeepney bound to balayan.

Lastly, In echoing to your last question, at this moment, Our Kababayang fisher folks here are being at liberty to catch fish for living.
Thank you

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/IMG_1092.jpg

At Balayan Baywalk you can see the stacks of the giant Calaca power plant in the distance. Batangas is a blessed and beautiful province of the Philippines part of Luzon and just small kilometer away from Manila. It's awesome summer getaway with extensive natural resources. what is your thought? :):):)

Thanks for the reply. The only reason why I used the chuch is so that I can use it as a landmark to find the Balayan baywalk. Don't read anything between the line that has any negative connotation. I am looking forward to visiting Balayan and its baywalk.

bagumbayani

December 9th, 2010, 03:35 AM

Actually I know how to get to Balayan proper but don't really know how to get to the baywalk. That's why I was asking for direction and using the Balayan church as the reference point.

overtureph

December 9th, 2010, 06:22 AM

overtureph

December 9th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Kabayan, Please visit this old stone church, just inside the town-proper. The aged- old beauty Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Mataas na Kahoy was recently renovated and interesting to come to. It's quite inviting for devotees.

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/3007594418_118a23b6e6.jpg

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/3007595896_5dc87d505a.jpg

I did not know that there is an old church in Mataas na Kahoy. I've been there but I haven't noticed this church. What does the interior look like? When was it built? Baka meron pang mga extra litrato.

Nice photos by the way.

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overtureph

December 9th, 2010, 06:40 AM

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CELEBRATED TODAY IN BALAYAN BATANGAS
:dance:
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Ito yung isa sa mga articles kung baket hinde dapat na itinayo yung Mcdo sa loob ng bakuran ng simbahan. Tunay ka naman! Hinde mo malaman kung paano naandar ang utak ng mga pare!

http://www.mcspotlight.org/campaigns/current/residents/batangas.html

Balita ko pa ay may terminal ng sasakyan na rin sa tabi ng fast food chain na yaan.

Ang pag-papatayo na yan ng Mcdo diyan ay dahil siguro marami naging tutol sa Batangas city kung saan mas nauna na ikinunsidera ilagay yaan.

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http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

probinsyano

December 9th, 2010, 11:22 AM

Operational pa ba ung Steel Corp?

Regarding the predicament of Steel Corporation of the Philippines, the country’s top steel Company, I’m glad to note that this company is still operational after long rehabilitation period.

http://www.bizearch.com/company/Steel_Corporation_Of_The_Philippines_302884.htm

As of now, this company with the total assets of more than 13 billion pesos, persistently considered it as the country’s most modern and biggest integrated flat steel mill producing cold-rolled coils and steel products used in construction, appliances, automotive, furniture, cans and other consumer products including roofing material for houses.

probinsyano

December 9th, 2010, 11:42 AM

Ayos are! Looks very nice. Saan malapit ito?

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http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

Kabayan, malapit ito sa Balayan National High School, LTO at Hall of Justice

probinsyano

December 9th, 2010, 02:40 PM

agree,so guys keep on posting about your progressive and beautiful province Batangas

Welcome and thank you for visiting this thread.. I really appreciate your comments...:banana::banana::banana:

step22

December 10th, 2010, 02:15 PM

ano pang dapat abangan sa batangas???

probinsyano

December 10th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Kabayan, Mang Inasal has recently opened its first branch in Balayan and there a rumor has been going around here that Tanging Ina Star and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas is the franchise owner of the said Barbeque fast food.

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296619

December 10th, 2010, 04:40 PM

probinsyano

December 10th, 2010, 05:05 PM

Ito yung isa sa mga articles kung baket hinde dapat na itinayo yung Mcdo sa loob ng bakuran ng simbahan. Tunay ka naman! Hinde mo malaman kung paano naandar ang utak ng mga pare!

http://www.mcspotlight.org/campaigns/current/residents/batangas.html

Balita ko pa ay may terminal ng sasakyan na rin sa tabi ng fast food chain na yaan.

Ang pag-papatayo na yan ng Mcdo diyan ay dahil siguro marami naging tutol sa Batangas city kung saan mas nauna na ikinunsidera ilagay yaan.

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http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

Kabayan, Matagal ng Issue yan.. nagkaroon nga ho dito ng matinding consultation and debate regarding the construction of its building on historic Philippine Church ground. I'm completely agree with you... you've more acquainted than me with this issue... thank you for sharing this information:cheers:

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overtureph

December 10th, 2010, 10:03 PM

Guys napakaganda ng Malarayat Golf and Country club... yan na ang pinakamagandang subdivision na napasok ko... Mas malamig kesa tagaytay at walang inubra ang mga mansion sa Metro Manila... isang lugar na pwedeng ipagyabang ng mga taga Lipa!

Isa pa na maganda, Summit Point sa Lipa rin. Yung dating rancho. Pero the best, The Farm at San Benito- sa may Latag ito.

http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

overtureph

December 10th, 2010, 10:06 PM

Kabayan, Matagal ng Issue yan.. nagkaroon nga ho dito ng matinding consultation and debate regarding the construction of its building on historic Philippine Church ground. I'm completely agree with you... you well acquainted than me with this issue... thank you for sharing this information:cheers:

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT01301-1.jpg

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT01334.jpg

Ang matindi nito, itinayo yang McDonald's na yan sa compund ng simbahan, giniba yung lumang kumbento, dating St. Bridget's at kahit marami ang tutol, itinuloy ang pag-renovate sa simbahan ng San Juan.

Magaling at mabuting pari si Cardinal Rosales, pero pag-dating sa heritage conservation at patrimony of the church (heritage) medyo dito sya nag-kulang. Nangyari lahat yan, nuong termino nya bilang arsobispo ng Lipa.

http://pinoyshooter.org/bogs/

overtureph

December 11th, 2010, 03:57 AM

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Immaculate Conception church, Batangas (City) about 1946

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2007

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Exterior of the same church

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probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 04:01 AM

probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 04:15 AM

Balayan Baywalk Extension Update

On going Construction ... Senor Citizen Center building

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probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 05:15 AM

Metro Lemery Medical Center Expansion Update

As construction continues on the expansion of Metro Lemery Medical Center In Lemery Batangas, the work on the new state-of-the art center is noticeably visible: This Medical Center is no longer just as ordinary Medical Hospital.

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/metro-lemery-medical-center.jpg

probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 05:58 AM

Downtown Lemery, the riding around photos

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probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Ala Eh Festival (429th Foundation Day of Batangas Province)

:dance:

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probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 03:43 PM

From Wow Batangas

Ala Eh! Festival Hails New Champions

It was a tremendous conclusion for the 429th Foundation Anniversary of Batangas. The Ala Eh! Festival 2010 once again united Batangueños from all over the province as talented street dancers and choreographers battled for the championship title and the cash prizes at stake.

Twelve municipalities competed this year: Lemery, Talisay, San Jose, Nasugbu (high school), Cuenca, Alitagtag, Lipa City, Nasugbu (elementary), Tuy, Agoncillo, Malvar, and Calaca.

The program started with words from Mayor Meynard Sabili of Lipa City, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, and “Ang Ina ng Lalawigan” Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. Gov. Vi gave out one line which we hope had left a mark in the minds of everyone present in the event – “Ang Batangas ay ang Batangueño at ang Batangueño ay ang Batangas”.

Lea De Castro Drums and Dancers contributed much in making the festival a little more festive. It was like Bahamas without the pristine sand and sparkling waves. But still, happy hours were there.

The board of judges was composed by celebrity stylist and beauty expert James Cooper, stage director Floy Quintos, award-winning film director Gim Portes, events consultant George Garbulio, and Villa Escudero’s creative consultant Ambros Azucena.

Here are the results of the ALA Eh! Festival 2010:

5-MINUTE EXHIBITION

Champion – Calacatchara Festival, Calaca (P175,000 + trophy)
2nd Place – Mamang-os and Kambingan Festival, Tuy (P150,000 + trophy)
3rd Place – Tawilis Festival, Agoncillo (P125,000 + trophy)

BEST IN STREET DANCING

Champion – Tawilis Festival, Agoncillo (P40,000 + trophy)
2nd Place – Mamang-os and Kambingan Festival, Tuy (P30,000 + trophy)
3rd Place – Lomi Festival, Lipa City (P20,000 + trophy)

BEST COSTUME

Champion – Calacatchara Festival, Calaca (P40,000 + trophy)
2nd Place – Lomi Festival, Lipa City (P30,000 + trophy)
3rd Place – Fiesta de Los Toros Festival, Nasugbu (P20,000 + trophy)

It seemed like the dancers impressed the judges that the latter decided to give another special award to the group with the youngest performers. And this special award was given to Nasugbu (Balaytigue group).

The winning groups in the 5-Minute Exhibition were truly deserving. The street dancers from Calaca, Agoncillo, and Tuy brought a different kind of entertainment to the crowd. There was a sense of festivity and rejoicing in the air. The Batangueño spirit flourished all throughout the Plaza Independencia. It was a heartfelt event. Ala Eh! Festival made us all proud to be Batangueños.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this event! Mabuhay ang Batangas!

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/ala-eh-festival-2010.jpg

Pleas visit this website
http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/festivals/ala-eh-festival-hails-new-champions-results-and-pictures/

probinsyano

December 11th, 2010, 04:20 PM

Anything but ordinary! - Scenic Beauty That Is Lemery

FANTASY WORLD

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

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/2171776040028972814EafEor_ph.jpg

LEISURE FARM
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pangasinense ak

December 11th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Kabayan, Balayan Baywalk Extenson update and more pictures...

Ito po ang kanilang main entrance...
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0197.jpg

Mga Facilities na idinagdag...
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Balayan Baywalk Extension Update

On going Construction ... Women Center and Senor Citizen Center

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0202.jpg

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0201.jpg

Metro Lemery Medical Center Expansion Update

As construction continues on the expansion of Metro Lemery Medical Center In Lemery Batangas, the work on the new state-of-the art center is noticeably visible: This Medical Center is no longer just as ordinary Medical Hospital.

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/metro-lemery-medical-center.jpg

Downtown Lemery, the riding around photos

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/PICT0157.jpg
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/OLCMC_New_Building.jpghttp://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/2345106179_9e2643902d.jpg
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wow,gandang gabi batangas thread ,ang ganda at napakaunlad ng lemery ,grbe d best Batangas ,wala me masabi deserving

probinsyano

December 13th, 2010, 05:35 AM

Representative Mandanas was proposing for the creation of a separate congressional district for Batangas City, being now a highly-urbanized city..

NO. HB03626

FULL TITLE : AN ACT CREATING A SEPARATE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOR BATANGAS CITY
BY CONGRESSMAN/WOMAN MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO
DATE FILED ON 2010-11-09
REFERRAL ON 2010-11-15 TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL

DATE READ: 2010-11-15

Lone District of Batangas City

source:http://www.congress.gov.ph/legis/sea...26&congress=15

probinsyano

December 13th, 2010, 05:42 AM

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SM Hypermarket Opening

Tamang tama ngayong Kapaskuhan ang pagbubukas ng isang bagong supermarket sa Batangas City noong December 3, ang SM Hypermart na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Balagtas.

Ayon kay Angelo Carandang, branch manager ng nabanggit na establisyimento, ito ang pinakabago at pinakamalaking supermarket sa lungsod at ang ika-24 na SM Hypermarket sa bansa. Ito aniya ay isang one- stop- shop kung saan lahat ng pangangailangan ay mabibili dito. Bukod sa groceries o pagkain, makakabili din dito ng home appliances, dry goods at iba pang pangangailangan sa bahay, tindahan at restaurants. Pwedeng bumili rito ng maramihan o tingi.

Bukod sa Watsons at Ace Hardware, mayroon din ditong bakery, rotiserrie at mga food stalls.

Dumalo sa opening at ribbon- cutting ceremonies sina Herbert Sy, president ng Super Shopping Market Inc; Robert Kwee, SM Hypermarket EVP, Congressman Hermilando Mandanas, kinatawan ni Governor Vilma Santos Recto na si Atty Ma Victoria T. Antique-Garalza, kinatawan ni Mayor Vilma Dimacuha na si Executive Assistant Luz Amparo.

Isang banal na misa ang isinagawa na pinangunahan ni Fr Johannes Arada at ang pagbabasbas naman ay ginampanan ni Fr. Salvador Conrado.

Nagkaroon din ng isang concert tampok ang R&B Prince na si Jay-R at ang R&B Princess na si Kyla. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City)

http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_313.htm

Images credit to: SM HYPERMARKET BATANGAS FACEBOOK

step22

December 14th, 2010, 07:13 AM

totoo ba na bubuksan na bukas Dec 15 ang STAR - SLEX Link???

red_eagle_1982

December 14th, 2010, 07:57 AM

I did not know that there is an old church in Mataas na Kahoy. I've been there but I haven't noticed this church. What does the interior look like? When was it built? Baka meron pang mga extra litrato.

Nice photos by the way.

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This is indeed a beautiful church but this is not the Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church in my hometown of Mataas na Kahoy.

overtureph

December 15th, 2010, 07:56 PM

This is indeed a beautiful church but this is not the Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church in my hometown of Mataas na Kahoy.

So miscaptioned? Kaya ako nag-tataka. Wala akong alam na lumang simbahan sa Mataas na Kahoy.

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probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Correction po....

Ito po ang Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Parish of Mataas na Kahoy

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Ito po ang Location

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Ito po ang map....

Using Wikimap

http://wikimapia.org/1657426/Mataasnakahoy-Parish-Church

Using Googlemap
3D map of Immaculate Concepcion Church in Mataasnakahoy area

http://www.maplandia.com/philippines/region-4/batangas/mataasnakahoy/airports/immaculate-concepcion-church/immaculate-concepcion-church-google-earth.html

Google Local — Immaculate Concepcion Church map

Welcome to the Immaculate Concepcion Church google satellite map! This airport placemark is situated in Batangas, Region 4, Philippines and its geographical coordinates are 13° 57' 30" North, 121° 6' 50" East. Original name (with diacritics) of the place is Mataasnakahoy. See Immaculate Concepcion Church photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Immaculate Concepcion Church in Mataasnakahoy area. This placemark was added by macaw.

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OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH MATAAS NA KAHOY
Phone No.: (043) 756-2498

This was a large barrio of Lipa before whose area extends down to the southeastern shoreline of Taal Lake. The barrio was not far from a forested area where one particular tree – (Mataas na Kahoy) because of its height – towers over all the trees. The barrio was made a town in January 1, 1932. The town had the sad experience of having two churches that vied for common parochial use by people. During the battle of the last war, a bomb fell on one of these churches burning and destroying it completely. The decision not to rebuild it from ruins occasioned the unity of the parishioners. The parish was established in 1932 and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception was the patroness.

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revolution16

December 16th, 2010, 02:21 PM

Guys, check out the new Philippine peso bill. Included in the new design is Batangas' Taal Volcano.

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Astig, can't wait to have my first new bill.

probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 02:58 PM

It's just one of many beautiful small Batangas towns for exploring, but it could be the next big thing to come by... Mataas na Kahoy.. its such a beautiful place to stay in...:banana::banana::banana:

La Virginia Hotel & Resort

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probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 03:33 PM

Shercon Resort and Ecology Park

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probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM

Galilee Place Resort and Spa

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probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Aga Mulach has a Residential Rest house with an Aviary in Mataas na Kahoy

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MANILA, JUNE 13, 2006 (STAR) SHOWBIZ DRIBBLE By Salve V. Asis The Freeman - Aga Muhlach the Birdman!

For the first time, Aga toured us to his aviary in Mataas na Kahoy in Batangas. He has a colorful collection of parrots there, from macaws to Ringneck Parakeets to Queen of Bavaria and Golden Conure. Their colors run from blue to and pink, yellow and green.

Before the aviary was built, the birds used to stay in the actor's mansion in Ayala Alabang. Now, whenever their schedules permit, Aga and wife Charlene drive down to Mataas na Kahoy to be with their feathered friends.

The couple had to get a permit to keep the birds. Owners of exotic animals are required to register with the government.

We entered the aviary with Aga. The birds were quite behaved; they seem to have gotten used to the presence of humans. Aga enticed them to approach him by offering them food from a basket carried by his assistant. The food consists of walnuts, vegetables, apples, and whole wheat bread. That's a feast even for humans.

Very few in the Philippines own aviaries. They're just too expensive to maintain. The food alone must be worth a fortune.

Aga had looked after these birds while they were growing, so they know him. He plans to sell some of them once they lay eggs.

The birds' caretaker is Kuya Ernie who lives just beside the aviary. Not all the birds were bought by Aga. Some were given to him as gifts.

The aviary sits in a corner of the sprawling property. On another side is Charlene's nursery. Too bad our group didn't have the time to check out the nursery.

Charlene it seems has developed a green thumb. It doesn't matter if the day is broiling hot; she will spend hours in her nursery.

With the aviary and the nursery, the property is slowly coming to life. The house, conceived by topnotch architect Rolly Mercado, will be finished before the year ends.

Aga didn't want us to photograph the property, which faces Taal Lake, but I tell you, the view is stunning!

The house will also have a spa.

When Aga bought the property in 2001, it was just a vast grassy field dotted with fruit trees. He built a temporary view deck where you can sit back, close your eyes and relax.

The couple takes the twins Atasha and Andres with them whenever they drive to Mataas na Kahoy. The twins are five years old now, and Andres seems to be attracted to the birds in the aviary.

Source: http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb004103.htm

probinsyano

December 16th, 2010, 05:00 PM

totoo ba na bubuksan na bukas Dec 15 ang STAR - SLEX Link???

Kabayan, the South Luzon Expressway extension to Santo Tomas, Batangas, from Calamba, Laguna, to vehicles was opened yesterday, and for free until the end of the month.

Motorists can use Sto. Tomas-Calamba road for free

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By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News Southern Tagalog
Posted at 12/15/2010 8:50 PM | Updated as of 12/15/2010 8:50 PM

BATANGAS, Philippines - The 7.3-kilometer Sto. Tomas-Calamba road was opened to the public for free use starting Dec. 15, Wednesday, until the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) releases its approved toll rates, a Manila Toll Expressway System (MATES) official said.

Alma Tuazon, spokesperson of MATES, said the officials of the Malaysian-Thai Development Corporation ordered the opening of the expressway as a goodwill gift to the public this holiday season.

The Toll Road 3 involves construction of the missing tollway link that spans the Calamba-Santo Tomas segment.

The SLEx-STAR link is a 7.3-kilometer toll road from South Luzon Expressway in Calamba City, Laguna to the STAR Tollway in Sto Tomas, Batangas. It was completed in October 2010.

The link remained closed to public as of Tuesday due to safety concerns and minor works.

A simple opening ceremony will be held. It will be led by South Luzon Tollway Corp. president Isaac David, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, and Batangas 3rd District Rep. Sonny Collantes.

Source: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1227489&page=12
Posted by: Radical! and boypad

probinsyano

December 18th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Kabayan, Planning to marry this Christmas in a location with a conception of something in its absolute perfection., I strongly urge to prepare for you "Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel " situated in Punta Fuego, nasugbu, Batangas. This is an ideal wedding destination with full view of the "fuego" coves and the beautiful Batangas coastline.

Dream Wedding...
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probinsyano

December 18th, 2010, 04:55 PM

Human Trafficking at Pang-aabuso sa Kababaihan at Kabataan Kinondena sa Batangas

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Lipa City- Sa ikatlong pagkakataon, nagkaisa ang mga Batangueño na muling manindigan laban sa human trafficking at violence against women and children sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang paglalakad o Walk For Life noong ika-15 ng Disyembre 2010.

Ang Walk for Life ay sinimulan sa isang banal na misa na pinamunuan ni Archbishop Ramon Arguelles at Msgr. Boy Oriondo. Dinaluhan ito ng mga convener na pinangunahan ng Visayan Forum, Mc Kinley Hill International School and Leadership Academy for Children, Lipa City Colleges, Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa, Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, Philippine National Police , Philippine Air Force at Department of Social Welfare and Development Office.

Agad sinundan ang misa ng unity walk kasama sina Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, Lipa City Mayor Meynard Sabili, United States Embassy Assistant for Attaché Homeland Security Juan Adames, Visayan Forum President and Executive Director Cecille Perez-Oebanda at Pastoral Council ng Archdiocese of Lipa na sumisimbolo sa paglaban at pagkondena sa di makataong pagtrato sa mga kababaiahan at kabataan.

Sa paglahok ng lalawigan ng Batangas sa taunang aktibidad na ito na sinumulan noong 2007, lalo nitong pinagtibay ang posisyon nito na labanan ang human trafficking, forced labor at involuntary servitude sa mga kababaihan at kabataan.

Ipinagbigay-alam ni Governor Vi sa harap ng mga convenors ang kanyang pagbibigay ng direktiba sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office na magtayo ng bagong Batangas Reception Center sa 2011 (BRAC) na mangangalaga sa mga inaabusong kasambahay partikular ang kababaihan at kabataan.

Ang reception center ang magsisilbing pansamantalang tahanan ng mga kababaihan at kabataan kung saan sasailalim sila sa guidance counselling at livelihood trainings.

Paiigtingin din ng Provincial Government ang kanilang assistance at pakikipag ugnayan sa mga NGOs partikular sa Visayan Forum Foundation at law enforcement agencies upang sugpuin ang human trafficking na tahasang nagaganap sa Batangas Port.

Ang pagtutulungang ito ng mga kinauukulan sa Batangas na seryosong labanan ang human trafficking ay binigyang pansin at umani ng komendasyon mula sa U.S. Embassy. Sinabi ni Asst. Attaché for Homeland Security Juan Adames na bukas ang kanilang tanggapan na tugunan ang mga reklamo at mga pang-aabusong may kaugnayan sa illegal human trade sa lalawigan ng Batangas. - Edwin V. Zabarte

link: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=201
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probinsyano

December 19th, 2010, 05:35 AM

Public-Private partnership Para sa Edukasyon Ikakasa ng Batangas at Malampaya Foundation

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Batangas City- Ipinahayag ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto na pag-iibayuhin ng Pamahalang Panlalawigan at Malampaya Foundation Inc. ang kanilang Public-Private Partnership para sa pagpapalakas ng kakayahan ng mga gurong nasa mga pampublikong paaralan sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

Ang pahayag na ito ay naganap noong ika-13 ng Disyembre 2010 nang maging tampok na panauhin si Governor Vi sa isinagawang graduation rites ng Advance Course on Competitive English for Teachers (ACCENT) sa Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas.

Ipinahayag ni Governor Santos Recto sa harap ng mga nagsipagtapos at ng mga opisyal ng Malampaya Foundation Inc. na pinamumunuan ni MFI Executive Director Jose Luke Esteban na buo ang kanyang suporta at bukas ang kanyang administrasyon sa ganitong mga proyekto na nagsusulong ng kapasidad ng mga guro.

Layunin ng ACCENT training for teachers na pag ibayuhin ang kakayahan ng mga guro sa wikang Ingles sa pamamagitan ng tradisyunal at makabagong paraan sa ilalim ng Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) na gumagamit ng computer programmed instructions at multi-modal learning activities para sa lahat ng age-level .

May kabuuang 30 guro ang nagsipagtapos sa 80 oras na kurso na pinili sa mga Barangay beneficiary. Kinabibilangan ito ng Tabangao, Ambulong, San Isidro, Libjo, Malitam, Cuta, Calicanto, Wawa, Bolbok, at Sta. Rita Karsada. - Edwin V. Zabarte

Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=200
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step22

December 19th, 2010, 10:31 AM

di ba dapat yung mga name ng tourist attractions ay dapat nasa wikang tagalog/pilipino din. bakit english ginamit nila???

probinsyano

December 19th, 2010, 02:14 PM

From where is Elaine Gardiola in Batangas?

Kabayan, taga Mataas na kahoy at ang balita ko na ang JSG Construction Co. Inc. sa Mataas na kahoy ay kanila rin.

donsar

December 21st, 2010, 05:25 AM

well, if the report is indeed true and not subject to revision, then Tanauan must now be re-classified into a first class city based on annual income. For years it has been trailing Batangas City and Lipa City, both first class cities in our province and considered two of the new highly urbanized cities in the country, though not yet officially declared by the Congress. Since Tanauan became a city, it is always classified third class and if i'm not mistaken now already second class. And based on the recent COA report, it must already be first class. Wow, congratulations

donsar

December 21st, 2010, 05:57 AM

For years Lipa has been more progressive and the more developed city, that's why it became a city decades ahead of Tanauan. But investments must have really poured in to Tanauan specially in the FPIP, half of which belong to Sto. Tomas. If the figures are accurate, we must laud Mayor Sonia for leading the fast paced growth of her city. Failing grade for then Mayor Oca for the slow growth of his then city, vis-a-vis the leap of Tanauan. Reminder for now Mayor Maynard Sabili to pull the growth of his city now. Nothwithstanding the figurest though, Lipa has more amenities of a city, like bigger and modern hospitals and malls, recreational parks, golf courses, bigger schools, bigger and busy public market, bigger area and population and other. COngrats Tanauan for that big leap....

revolution16

December 21st, 2010, 03:40 PM

I thought Lipa is a billionaire city already? Does the revenue tax Tanauan get from FPIP really that big considering only half of FPIP is located in Tanauan?

donsar

December 22nd, 2010, 05:43 AM

I thought Lipa is a billionaire city already? Does the revenue tax Tanauan get from FPIP really that big considering only half of FPIP is located in Tanauan?

akala ko nga din, somebody mentioned it. but ang alam ko candidate pa lang to be a billionaire city for 2010 to 2011, along with the new cities of Binan and Dasma. Apat pa lang sa calabarzon ang billionaires since 2008, calamba, batangas, sta. rosa and antipolo.

well, the report for Tanauan may be possible but its hard to believe... the IRA is smaller and there are no big businesses (industries and factories) established outside of FPIP. Maybe there's a big extraordinary tax ollection for the year. or the collection is really efficient coupled with mayble almost 80 increase in tax base rate. coz that's how dramatic the income grew, around 90% pa nga, from 550 million in 2008 to 950 million in 2009?

revolution16

December 22nd, 2010, 10:45 AM

probinsyano

December 22nd, 2010, 05:02 PM

akala ko nga din, somebody mentioned it. but ang alam ko candidate pa lang to be a billionaire city for 2010 to 2011, along with the new cities of Binan and Dasma. Apat pa lang sa calabarzon ang billionaires since 2008, calamba, batangas, sta. rosa and antipolo.

well, the report for Tanauan may be possible but its hard to believe... the IRA is smaller and there are no big businesses (industries and factories) established outside of FPIP. Maybe there's a big extraordinary tax ollection for the year. or the collection is really efficient coupled with mayble almost 80 increase in tax base rate. coz that's how dramatic the income grew, around 90% pa nga, from 550 million in 2008 to 950 million in 2009?

Kabayan, Tama po kayo, I am very confused as to why i asked a while back, if its right, wrong or beyond concerning the submitted financial statement report audited by the City of Tanauan, so if someone could please explain, enlighten me.

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probinsyano

December 23rd, 2010, 01:16 AM

probinsyano

December 23rd, 2010, 01:58 AM

Can someone explain this audited financial statement report of Tanauan City, please educate me... thanks.

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Link: http://www.coa.gov.ph/Audit/AAR.htm

donsar

December 23rd, 2010, 05:03 AM

Nga pala mga kabayan, there is still no credible update about the first fastfood franchise here in my town. The only thing that makes me think that there will be one coming very soon is when I heard from one of our town official about selling his land property in the town proper to the said fastfood. There are also rumors about it that I've heard being talked about not only in the town proper but also here in my barangay. I am also hearing about the prospective location of the franchise, sana totoo.....haha

Aside from this, there are two projects that will be constructed in my town, one is a private hospital and the other is a big government project.

.. kabayan curious lang, i hope you dont mind me asking again, saan town ka nga or kahit clue malapit ba sa Tanauan and Lipa or ano district?

regarding nga pala sa COA audit of Lipa and Tanauan, what is good news here is that these two cities are rich cities na pala at malaki income, and very soon maging billionaire cities din kagaya ng ating capital city of Batangas. Pag maunlad kasi isang lugal, di lang naman mismong mga residente nito nagbebenefit, even the residents from nearby municipalities too, coz they have access to the amenities of modern living, and are close to the jobs and schools, malls and businesses in the city or cities they are near.

revolution16

December 23rd, 2010, 06:04 AM

.. kabayan curious lang, i hope you dont mind me asking again, saan town ka nga or kahit clue malapit ba sa Tanauan and Lipa or ano district?

kabayan, Ang hirap magbigay ng clue, madali kasi mahuhulaan, haha.

regarding nga pala sa COA audit of Lipa and Tanauan, what is good news here is that these two cities are rich cities na pala at malaki income, and very soon maging billionaire cities din kagaya ng ating capital city of Batangas. Pag maunlad kasi isang lugal, di lang naman mismong mga residente nito nagbebenefit, even the residents from nearby municipalities too, coz they have access to the amenities of modern living, and are close to the jobs and schools, malls and businesses in the city or cities they are near.

I think it's a combination of benefits and disadvantages, kabayan. It is true that nearby municipalities are also benefited with the progress of a town/city but it's needed to take note of the disadvantages like in my town, there is a big business investment but because of the progress of this nearby city, the business transferred to that city.
And if I am an investor and i'm to invest, of course I will choose the more progressive city. And that hindered the growth of smaller town.

revolution16

December 23rd, 2010, 09:12 AM

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probinsyano

December 24th, 2010, 06:15 AM

Calaca surpasses Sto. Tomas as the richest town in Batangas and as the country's no. 7 wealthiest municipality

TOTAL TAX REVENUE (BY MUNICIPALITY)
Top 16 (Batangas Province)

Batangas Calaca 176,739,368
Batangas Sto. Tomas 123,443,006
Batangas Bauan 93,242,265
Batangas Nasugbu 91,847,070
Batangas Balayan 60,094,743
Batangas Mabini 50,038,852
Batangas San Pascual 41,249,707
Batangas Taysan 33,726,911
Batangas Lemery 24,905,066
Batangas Malvar 23,726,317
Batangas Laurel 22,770,990
Batangas Rosario 20,840,238
Batangas Calatagan 17,459,663
Batangas San Jose 13,724,371
Batangas San Juan 12,080,617
Batangas Talisay 11,848,281

TOTAL TAX REVENUE (BY MUNICIPALITY)
Top 25 (Philippines)

1. Laguna Cabuyao 428,193,114
2. Rizal Cainta 312,863,560
3. Cavite Gen. Trias 277,344,068
4. Cavite Bacoor 200,713,263
5. Cavite Carmona 193,542,514
6. Patabangan 182,128,581
7. Batangas Calaca 176,739,368
8. Quezon Mauban 174,911,982
9. Cavite Imus 168,985,774
10. Bataan Mariveles 137,959,021
11. Bulacan Marilao 128,961,991
12. Batangas Sto. Tomas 123,443,006
13. Rizal Taytay 120,154,806
14. Bataan Limay 110,048,903
15. Batangas Bauan 93,242,265
16. Bulacan Norzagaray 93,061,694
17. Bulacan Sta. Maria 92,613,251
18. Batangas Nasugbu 91,847,070
19. Cavite Silang 72,337,289
20. Pangasinan Sual 67,209,242
21. Batangas Balayan 60,094,743
22. Bulacan Guiguinto 59,765,545
23. Pampanga Mabalacat 54,445,559
24. Pampanga Mexico 52,881,095
25. Batangas Mabini 50,038,852

not included Binan
Source: http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474016&page=2
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NicknameForLife

December 25th, 2010, 11:48 AM

probinsyano

December 27th, 2010, 04:43 PM

The Next Bahay ni Kuya "Pinoy Big Brother House" will be at Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu. Rumor or Real?

Update ko lang kayo sa 5700-hectare Hamilio Coast, Country's largest resort project

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probinsyano

December 28th, 2010, 05:48 AM

Top 10 Most Celebrated Festivals in Batangas

One of the factors contributing to the growth of the tourism industry of a town or a city is having its own festival. There are numerous Philippine festivals which are all expected to draw local and foreign tourists on their list.

Batangas, being one of the most visited provinces in Southern Luzon, has quite a number of festivals. So to give you a short list of various festivals in Batangas, I made my own top 10 festivals (which I think are the most celebrated ones) that you, as a Batangueño, should take part in. Scroll down until the no.1 spot!

10. Sinuam Festival, San Jose – Poultry industry is San Jose’s main drive for its economic growth. Being the top producer of eggs in the province and also in the neighboring areas in the region, the people of San Jose derived their festival from a dish made out of their main produce – sinuam (egg soup). Sinuam Festival is celebrated on the 25th of April (San Jose’s foundation day) and just like any other festivals, street dancing highlights the celebration.

9. Sinukmani Festival, Rosario – Sinukmani is one of the famous Filipino meriendas (I even consider this a dessert) made of sticky rice cooked in sugar (I don’t know if they have other ingredients for this). Celebrated on June 9, Sinukmani Festival is participated by local folks, preparing and decorating their own sinukmani, making them visually and gastronomically enticing. This year’s celebration was an attempt to make a world record of the longest line of sinukmani ever made.

8. Tinapayan Festival, Cuenca – I love festivals that showcase local delicacies. Tinapayan Festival puts the spotlight on the hardworking bakers or panaderos of Cuenca, the reason why the town claimed the title “Home of the Bakers”. The festival includes bread-making contests and festive parade to present the finished products of the bakers and celebrated sometime in June.

7. Walistik Festival, Lipa City – I can’t remember the last time I went to see this festival. Walistik originated from the word walis (broom) and the Tagalog slang for incredible (walastik). This festival is being done on the second week of January or as part of the celebration of the city’s fiesta, January 20. How is this celebrated? Often with a street dance competition where walis is used as the main material for the dancers’ costumes.

6. Anihan Festival, Lobo – Lobo is famous for its white sand beaches and the Malabrigo lighthouse. But it was only last year that I learned that this town boasts of abundant produce such as tamarind (Lobo is the proud producer of tamarind wine), rice, star apple (atis), corn kernels, and buli fabrics to name a few. A street parade and dance competition are the main events of the Anihan Festival (last week of September) – the people’s way of thanking God for a bounty produce.

5. Sublian Festival, Batangas City – This is a meaningful festival as it encompasses the cultural and religious oneness of the people of Batangas City. Sublian is part of the week-long celebration of the city’s founding anniversary, July 23. Subli is a ceremonial dance to worship the Holy Cross.

4. Balsa Festival, Matabungkay, Lian – When I was little our family would always have Matabungkay beach as our summer destination before other beach resorts started sprouting. And then the people of Matabungkay came up with a brilliant idea to attract more tourists – the Balsa Festival. Matabungkay beach is famous for the bamboo beach raft or balsa. As far as I know, the festival doesn’t have an exact date of celebration but it’s always held on the month of May.

3. Lambayok Festival, San Juan – Lambayok stands for the three main products of San Juan – lambanog (coconut wine), lambat (fish net), and palayok (clay pot). We had a very unforgettable experience of this festival last year that’s why it landed 3rd on my list. Celebrated on the second week of December, the Lambayok Festival shows off the creativity and camaraderie of the San Juan folks.

2. Kabakahan Festival, Padre Garcia – Padre Garcia is a town close to my heart (hahaha) and when the team went there to celebrate with the town folks in the Kabakahan Festival last year, we had a first hand experience of the hospitality of the Garcianos. This is one of the most notable festivals in the region and I must say, another world-class event, with a Wild Wild West vibe to it.

1. Parada ng Lechon, Balayan – Why it landed on my list’s no.1 spot? Because it always reminds me of my childhood, when our family would go there to celebrate this festival with my uncle’s in-laws. I remember how cholesterol and future heart problems were ignored back then, haha. But I don’t like being soaked with water during the parade, that was before. Now, let’s bring all the water guns out! I’m looking forward to see these roasted pigs clad in different costumes for this year’s Parada ng Lechon.

Please visit this website: http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/lian/top-10-most-celebrated-festivals-in-batangas/

donsar

December 28th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Siguro kaya tumaas ang income ng Tanauan kasi..
1. Dumami ang factories sa FPIP (Tanauan part)
2. Waltermart Tanauan
3. Dumami ang mga establishments sa city proper

no offense taken.. opinion ko lng ang mga ito...

that may be true kabayan, except for waltermart. Ang audit kasi was for year 2009, ang impact ng sa waltermart for year 2010 pa. congrats Tanauan, humahabol talaga sa Lipa.

revolution16

December 28th, 2010, 09:03 AM

that may be true kabayan, except for waltermart. Ang audit kasi was for year 2009, ang impact ng sa waltermart for year 2010 pa. congrats Tanauan, humahabol talaga sa Lipa.

I'm sorry, pero hindi ko pa rin maintindihan kung pano nangyari. Kasi if we will compare the investments in these two cities, parang lipa has more. Lets assume that waltermart is counted in the audit already but lipa has SM, Robinsons and Fiesta Mall. Tanauan has part of the FPIP but Lipa has PKI, part of LIMA and Nestle. Tanauan has Puregold Jr. and Citimart, Lipa has South Supermarket. :dunno:Ano kaya nangyari? :dunno:
:wave:Only my opinion.

probinsyano

December 28th, 2010, 02:37 PM

Update ko lang kayo sa Construction The Peak Condotel sa Canyon Wood in Laurel Batangas

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probinsyano

December 28th, 2010, 02:44 PM

set to open The Ridge Tower Condominium in Canyon Wood, Laurel, Batangas

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probinsyano

December 28th, 2010, 03:10 PM

Splendido Taal Tower 1 is now ready for occupancy

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saintm

December 28th, 2010, 03:26 PM

The Next Bahay ni Kuya "Pinoy Big Brother House" will be at Hamilio Coast in Nasugbu. Rumor or Real?

Update ko lang kayo sa 5700-hectare Hamilio Coast, Country's largest resort project

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revolution16

December 28th, 2010, 03:30 PM

d best talaga ang batangas!

probinsyano

December 28th, 2010, 03:59 PM

Amara en Terrazas is a condomimium project inside the exclusive residential resort community of Terrazas de Punta Fuego. Close to the shore, unit owners will experience panoramic view of the ocean from their balconies.

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probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 01:24 AM

^Nice pics, super ganda talaga ng resort na iyan at high rises ang kanyang mga buildings.

Thanks, Kabayan and I appreciate your comments

donsar

December 29th, 2010, 01:50 AM

I'm sorry, pero hindi ko pa rin maintindihan kung pano nangyari. Kasi if we will compare the investments in these two cities, parang lipa has more. Lets assume that waltermart is counted in the audit already but lipa has SM, Robinsons and Fiesta Mall. Tanauan has part of the FPIP but Lipa has PKI, part of LIMA and Nestle. Tanauan has Puregold Jr. and Citimart, Lipa has South Supermarket. :dunno:Ano kaya nangyari? :dunno:
:wave:Only my opinion.

oo nga, add to that, lipa has bigger population 260,000 compared to Tanauan's 142,000 as of 2007 and larger area i think two times bigger, so that means bigger IRA, and it has more establishments and bigger public market.The issue really needs further clarification.... Anyways, ang ganda talaga ng Batangas, particularly Nasugbu for its Hamilo Coast. world class talaga, di lang pride of Batangas. I believe once the town becomes a city, it will be more prominent than any one, if not all of our three cities now. huh? just an opinion.

donsar

December 29th, 2010, 01:57 AM

add ko pala, Lipa has two world class golf courses, Malarayat and Summit Point. Im sure the revenues (is it amusement tax, for the golf sport?) generated by these are substantial. Tanauan has none. Lipa has more than 35 brances of manila based restaurants and fastfoods that generate a lot of taxes. Tanauan has less than 15. Furthermore, Lipa has 60 bank branches/offices, Tanauan has only less than 20.... why why why?

bagumbayani

December 29th, 2010, 04:19 AM

Tourism development is about accessibility
DEMAND AND SUPPLY By Boo Chanco (The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (3)

NASUGBU, Philippines – Two of my kids were home for Christmas. In past visits, we spent the post Christmas holidays in Cebu, Boracay and Palawan. My daughter had also been to Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte and just before Christmas my son and daughter went to Coron. Last year, we were in Misibis in Albay with our son.

We thought of going to CamSur but the travel agent warned that Caramoan is quite distant and there is no guarantee we can catch the flight back to Manila. My daughter is flying back to San Francisco before the New Year so I thought we might just as well go somewhere we can just drive to rather than fly to.

I have heard a lot about the Hamilo Coast development in Nasugbu of the SM Group of Henry Sy. A supposedly luxurious complex of condos with sports facilities had just been inaugurated. Named after Mt. Pico de Loro, the Pico de Loro development is the pet project of my UP Prep high school classmate Jess Lucas. I thought it is a good time to check it out.

The main reason I had hesitated to come here earlier is the long drive. Their website claims that the 112 kms can be covered in 2.5 hours. Another guide claims the distance is more like 190 kilometers from Makati Shangri-La to Pico de Loro. The drive from the Greenmeadows area of Quezon City took us some four hours last Sunday because of a traffic jam on the Santa Rosa exit of SLEX and a really horrible traffic jam on the Tagaytay highway.

I didn’t expect such heavy traffic on a Sunday morning, lulled perhaps by the smooth flowing traffic in Metro Manila for two days before and during Christmas. All of a sudden it seemed all the cars were on the Tagaytay highway. And the heavy flow was on both directions.

I have heard of monstrous traffic jams in the obviously narrow Tagaytay highway on normal Sunday afternoons when those who spend the weekend in the beaches of Batangas go home. But the following Monday was still within the Christmas break. The only explanation for the heavy traffic is that the Tagaytay highway can no longer handle what is now its normal volume. The growing numbers of restaurants along the highway with cars moving and out are also slowing traffic flow down.

Other than better traffic management on the part of the Tagaytay city government, DPWH must make plans to widen this highway. Or fix up and finish the alternative highway that goes around the Cavite coast that leads to Nasugbu. I am told only a short stretch needs to be completed. DPWH must also widen the Santa Rosa road to Tagaytay, given its current volume of traffic.

The biggest problem of any tourism program for the Metro Manila area is the time needed to get anywhere interesting… from the rapids of Pagsanjan to the beaches of Batangas. If our tourism officials really want to promote domestic tourism in Metro Manila, they will have to make it easier to access these tourist areas.

I realize the beaches here are nothing in comparison to Boracay or Bohol. But the relative proximity to the Metro area should be exploited for local and foreign visitors. The luxury property developments here, from the Punta Fuego community to this budding community at Hamilo Coast already provide good reasons for the development of better access routes.

The SM people have apparently given up hope and have taken things in their own hands. Starting next year, they will provide a ferry service for unit owners, club members and their guests to get to Pico de Loro from a ferry landing at the back of the Mall of Asia. That would cut travel time to about an hour and a half.

The 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast development is an interesting experiment in sustainable development. Looking at the many buildings housing the condo units, I can’t help being a little skeptical about this claim on being the first community in the country planned with ecological sustainability in mind. But I sure hope they succeed because it would be a pity to lose that rich natural beauty in the area.

Their website claims that the SM people are working with the WWF or the World Wildlife Fund in making sure that the property’s ecological footprint is not going to damage the environment. In other words, they will make sure the amount of resources used in daily operations will not exceed the land’s capacity for regeneration.

What makes things hopeful is that the main selling point of the development, pristine nature at its best, makes it necessary for the SM people to be very conscious of their footprint. They in fact promise that they will be able to manage their impact on the ecological balance of the Hamilo Coast development so that their unit owners, members and guests can enjoy natural splendor without damaging it.

Looking at the holiday crowd and on-going construction, I am not too sure that is an easy promise to keep. They are also investing a pretty bundle in the development and I can’t see how they can recover with a worthwhile margin without being somewhat commercial. But then again, Hamilo Coast is still work in progress so maybe the presence of the WWF there will help keep them true to their words… that they can deliver on the promise of an environmentally manageable ecological footprint.

probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 05:43 AM

I just watched a TV report of GMA about the ambulance skyway accident yesterday…

According to the report, the driver of ambulance is speeding recklessly beyond the speed limit of a "high centered of gravity" vehicle and tried to change lanes

One of the witness said that the driver lost control when the brakes failed, causing the ambulance to swerve into the left lane. As of now three people reportedly were killed....

Grabe talaga, RIP To the victims…

By the way, according to the report, the ambulance is owned by the PKI Employees Welfare Union, in Lipa, and an affiliate of AKBAYAN Party List.

Nepomuceno (Somco head of special projects and operations) said the PKI Employees Welfare Union is responsible for paying for the damage done to the Skyway's physical properties in addition to their responsibilities to the ambulance passengers.

In my personal opinion only the driver’s fault

What is your opinion regarding this accident.

probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 05:50 AM

Canyon Cove, Absolute Leisure in Nasugbu's Tropical Paradise

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bagumbayani

December 29th, 2010, 02:24 PM

Joel Cruz of Aficionado has a Mansion in Batangas

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Joel Cruz' mansion is now being renovated. If you think his current house is big, wait 'til you see the renovation. His mansion will grow four times the original house. It will have the look and enormity like it could have been another clubhouse at Canyon Woods.

probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 03:53 PM

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probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 04:10 PM

probinsyano

December 29th, 2010, 04:58 PM

bagumbayani

December 30th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Kabayan ito naman ang Hamilo Ferry Terminal (exclusively going To Hamilo Coast)
(Illustrative Perspectives)

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Great rendierings of the HC ferry terminal. I can't wait to use the ferry. It will be a sight to see the coast of Cavite and Batangas.

probinsyano

December 30th, 2010, 03:47 PM

]Casa de Segunda Katigbak[/B]

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Casa de Segunda Katigbak was the ancestral house of the reputed first love of our National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The Katigbaks was a prominent family in Batangas, the house is located at 198 Calle Rizal, Lipa City, Batangas, the casa is a typical "Bahay na Bato". At the present the house was transformed by Didi Dimayuga, a great granddaughter of Katigbak into a museum. The casa was declared by the National Historical Commission as a heritage house for having harbored generations of artists, poets, and persons of learning and distinction.

Link: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Casa_de_Segunda_Katigbak

First love of our National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal

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Rizal saw her during his visit in his maternal grandmother’s place whereas, he claimed that he blushes everytime she sets eyes on him. He made made pencil sketches of her during that time..

Rizal came to know Segunda more intimately during his weekly visit to La Concordia College, where his sister Olimpia was a boarding student. Olimpia was a close friend of Segunda. That was apparent that Rizal and Segunda loved each other. Theirs was indeed “a love at first sight”. But it was hopeless since the very beginning because Segunda was already engage to be married to her townmate, Manuel Luz. Segunda had manifested by insulation and deeds, her affection for him, but he timidly failed to propose.

Rizal was going home to Calamba, on her part, told him she was also going home one day later. She kept quiet after her brief reply, waiting for him to say something which her heart was clamoring to hear.

Segunda, the first girl whom he loved with ardent fervor was lost to him forever. She married Manuel Luz....

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Link:http://www.pi-noy.co.cc/2010/12/about-segunda-katigbak.html

probinsyano

December 31st, 2010, 03:05 AM

"how batanguenos celebrate christmas"

Pasko sa ibaan
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Paskong Ala Eh and a Batangueño’s Wish List

What do you wish for this Christmas?

Have you seen the Christmas station ID of ABS-CBN entitled ‘Ngayong Pasko Magniningning ang Pilipino’? It lifts up the Filipino spirit this year in particular when we have a number of kababayans who had achieved great feat and made us all proud. And then there’s some of the Kapamilya stars who write their what supposed to be Christmas wish.

Wherever you may be across the globe, nothing beats Paskong Pinoy, right? How about Paskong Ala Eh? Christmas here in Batangas is just as merry as the Christmas in any other places. Yet, we manage to make things a little happier. If time gets hard, Batanguenos settle for what’s in their hands and try to make ends meet. Dahil ang Batangueno ay maabilidad.

Bibingka, puto bumbong, Christmas lanterns here and there. How will Christmas be for us this 2010? If you were to put a Christmas wish on a lantern, what would it be? Wishes are not just meant for kids, right?

It would be the greatest thing if you would have your wishes granted. Some may take time. Some may be just around the corner. But Christmas can still be merry anyhow, you just find a good reason for it to be.

If you think you can make this coming Christmas the happiest one ever, do so. Maybe you can start by sharing your blessings. Who knows how good the good karma is for you. Wink.

Kabayan please visit this website....http://www.wowbatangas.com/tag/how-batanguenos-celebrate-christmas/

Pasko sa Ibaan
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probinsyano

January 1st, 2011, 03:58 AM

Nuvoland finalizes P2-billion residential resort venture
(The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Nuvoland has announced plans to enter into the residential resort community development segment through a joint venture with landowners covering a seaside community in Batangas, company president and CEO Rally Martinez said.

The development would cover more than 100 hectares of prime beachfront properties in Batangas that is only two hours from Makati, making it the most accessible and nearest seafront leisure community catering to Metro Manila residents.

Martinez added the masterplan and design being undertaken by a foreign masterplanner shall mimic some of the well known seaside communities located in the Mediterranean with a local and modern twist. The masterplan borrows what works from the past embellished with the modern and functional aesthetics of today.

Martinez added that Nuvoland shall allocate P2 billion for the horizontal and vertical development requirements of the project over the next five years, which includes a marina, a hotel, a sports and recreational complex, and other resort facilities that will transform the property to a true-to-form second home or a retirement home for our local and international buyers.

Construction is expected to start by the first quarter of 2011, once the final agreement is signed between Nuvoland and the landowners.

Nuvoland’s foray into the residential resort community on the heels of its highly successful residential condominium developments in Bonifacio Global City, namely The Infinity and in Libis, Quezon City, through its inner city redevelopment project Nuvocity, is evident of its boutique approach to real estate development. Currently, residential condominium The Aspire@nuvocity is under construction.

Martinez added that its approach to offering the best value to its clients with an emphasis to quality and great location and the best price offering in the market has been the backbone of its many successes in the past five years.

Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=628602&publicationSubCategoryId=66
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probinsyano

January 1st, 2011, 06:23 AM

Trans-Asia Oil firms up plans for Calaca coal-fired plant
abs-cbnNEWS.com

MANILA, Philippines - Listed Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. is firming up plans to build a 270-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Calaca, Batangas.

Trans-Asia, the power generation subsidiary of the highly-diversified Del Rosario-led Phinma Group, said it is in the process of fine-tuning the power project that will initially involve the construction of a 135-MW plant, and which can be expanded by another 135 MW if demand is sufficient.

The company said it is now in negotiations with Chinese equipment supplier for the construction of the power facility.

Trans-Asia said it already applied for an environmental compliance certificate with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and had completed the public scoping.

It will shortly submit a formal environmental impact statement to the Environmental Management Bureau.

The company expects to complete the project in 2013.

Trans-Asia currently has investments in power generation by itself and also through its units, Trans-Asia Power Generation Corporation, renewable energy (through Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corporation), real estate (Bacnotan Industrial Park Corporation and the PHINMA Plaza), and mineral exploration (Trans-Asia Gold and Mineral Development Corporation).

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probinsyano

January 1st, 2011, 06:54 AM

DMCI Holdings to build a new power plant in Batangas

Manila Standard Today reported that DMCI Holdings Inc plans to put up a new 600 MW power plant in Calaca worth USD 760 million.

Mr Isidro Consunji president of DMCI said that several firms, including Manila Electric Co and Marubeni Corporation of Japan, had expressed interest to team up with the company to build the plant.

Mr Consunji said that either Sem Calaca Power Corporation or a JV with interested investors would build the new power plant. He added that construction of the new power plant would start next year after the company completes the rehabilitation of the 340 MW Calaca coal fired power facility.

Mr Consunji said that the rehabilitation of the Calaca power plant, which will start this week, aimed to increase the plant's capacity to 550 MW. The company will spend USD 60 million for the rehabilitation and complete it by February 2011.

DMCI Holdings, which owns 56% of Semirara, won the bidding for the Calaca coal fired facility in July 2009 with a price offer of USD 361.7 million. The Calaca facility consists of two 300-MW generating units designed to run as a base load plant and use local coal from Semirara Island.

DMCI Construction, meanwhile, will account for PHP 1 billion of DMCI Holdings' total net profit while DMCI Homes will provide another PHP 1.3 billion in income.

The Board of Investments, meanwhile, approved the application of Unisan Biogen Group to seek fiscal incentives for its 10 MW biomass power plant in Barangay Muliguin, Unisan, Quezon under the Renewable Act of 2008. The PHP 1.673 billion project will use coconut husks, wood chips and other biomass wastes as fuels for the operation of the plant.

Link: http://www.steelguru.com/international_news/DMCI_Holdings_to_build_a_new_power_plant_in_Batangas/157943.html

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January 1st, 2011, 02:23 PM

Work on Gokongwei naphtha plant to start in 2011

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AFTER several years of delay, the Gokongwei group’s naphtha cracker plant would finally push through, according to the Board of Investments (BOI). In a briefing on Monday, Trade Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Cristino Panlilio said the groundbreaking for the proposed $600-million facility in Barangay Simlong, Batangas City would be held in January next year.

A BOI document showed that JG Summit Oleofins Corp., a unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc., is applying for registration with the incentives-giving agency as a new producer of polymer-grade ethylene and propylene, pyrolysis gas and by-products such as fuel gas, fuel oil, and acid gas.

The plant would have a capacity of 925,537 metric tons a year.

Panlilio said the Gokongwei firm is already importing the equipment, adding that the plant’s operations would start in the latter part of 2012.

The project is seeking pioneer status or a six-year income tax holiday.

The BOI official said he met with Lance Gokongwei, JG Summit Holdings president and chief operating officer, last month.

“We could compete head-on with [plastic imports from] China when we have the naphtha plant in place,” Panlilio said.

He said the country however would not achieve plastics self-sufficiency even with this naphtha cracker plant as it would meet just about half of the domestic demand.

JG Summit had registered this proposed naphtha cracker plant with the BOI in 2005 and 2008.

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January 1st, 2011, 02:38 PM

Batangas geothermal project nears construction start in Philippines

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Philippine company Basic Energy will soon start construction in Mabini, Batangas, providing about 20 MW of geothermal power to Luzon.

Reported from the Philippines, “another power plant will soon begin construction in Mabini, Batangas, and eventually provide an additional 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the Luzon grid.

This is what listed Basic Energy Corp. implied in its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange announcing that it has recently completed initial assessment of the geothermal resource in its geothermal service contract in Mabini, Batangas.

“Our initial assessments indicate that the area has a good potential for a 20-MW power generation that could be developed in a two- to three-year period, considering the existence of adequate infrastructure, adjacency to transmission lines and a strong power demand in the area,” Basic Energy said.

Basic Energy, the operator and sole owner of the Mabini geothermal service contract (GSC), recently completed the controlled source magneto-telluric (CSMT) survey consisting of geophysical and geological surveys covering 3,481 hectares in the Calumpan Peninsula in Mabini, Batangas.

The company said the CSMT survey involved the recording of data that will be processed and interpreted in order to establish the steam resources in the area and the possible exploration drilling sites.

Basic?Energy added that it is presently evaluating a 2D processing and assessment that will be submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) for approval as an exploration activity for Sub-phase 2 in Year 3 of the Work Program with the DOE.

The GSC was awarded to Basic by the DOE on July 10, 2008, while the CSMT in the first stage of its exploration program committed under Subphase 1 of Years 1 and 2 of the Work Program with the DOE.

The 2D processing will further support and validate the CSMT results and thus provide more confidence in establishing the possible drilling sites identified in the CSMT and the depth of the steam resource.

Basic?Energy earlier said the $3.5-million Mabini contract area in Batangas has a 20-MW to 40-MW target capacity.

Basic Energy said then it will conduct geological, geochemical and geophysical works that is expected to result in the identification of drilling locations for test wells and bringing steam out for power production.

Basic Energy is the former Basic Petroleum Corp., which has a long experience and know-how in energy exploration and development, and has participated in almost all the oil discoveries in the country that have been put under production since 1978.

The Philippines is the second-largest producer of geothermal power in the world, next to the United States. Among the country’s indigenous energy resources, geothermal is the largest source of electricity with an estimated total untapped potential of about 2,600 MW.”

Link: http://thinkgeoenergy.com/archives/4826

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January 1st, 2011, 03:59 PM

JG Summit will build own power plant in 2011

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MANILA, Philippines – JG Summit Olefins Corp. is putting up its own power generation plant for the exclusive use of its P32.883-billion naphtha cracker plant, which is expected to start commercial operation in January 2014 in barangay Simlong in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

Board of Investments (BoI) executive director Lucita P. Reyes told reporters the 4-megawatt co-generation power plant using waste materials from the naphtha plant was already presented by the Gokongwei Group to Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo.

Reyes said that since the power plant is a co-generation facility it would not be entitled to income tax holiday but would be granted zero duty for the importation of its capital equipment from Korea, China, US and Japan.

The power generated from the plant would be for the exclusive use of the naphtha cracker power project. The power plant is expected to start commercial operation at the same time the naphtha cracker plant goes into full commercial operation in 2014.

The Gokongwei naphtha cracker plant would be the country’s first and is expected to provide some stability to the petrochemical industry in the country, especially in the production of plastics products although its production would not be enough to meet domestic requirements.

Comparatively, most ASEAN countries have more naphtha cracker plants. Thailand has 9, Singapore 8, Malaysia 7, Indonesia 2. Vietnam has one.

Based on its revised application with the Board of Investments, JG Summit Olefins Corp. said its naphtha cracker plant in Barangay Simlong, Batangas City will have an annual capacity of 925,537 metric tons.

The company will produce polymer-grade ethylene and propylene, pyrolysis gas and by products such as fuel gas, fuel oil, and acid gas at an annual capacity of 925,537 metric tons. It will start construction in January this year.

The naphtha cracker plant was originally registered with the BoI in 2005 under the JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. but was revised in 2008 under an entirely new unit JG Summit Olefins Corp.

In December 2009 when the Gokongwei Group was one of the BoI “Guinogulan Awardees,” Gokongwei assured BoI that it was pursuing the project saying the Korean Export Import credit agency, which is the project’s financier, had finally given the go signal for the project’s financing. (BCM)

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January 1st, 2011, 04:04 PM

New PNOC-EC head wants to start four projects in 2011

MANILA, Philippines – Publicly-listed Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) will be spending P4.835 billion next year to jumpstart the implementation of four of its programmed power and gas infrastructure projects.

PNOC-EC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gemiliano C. Lopez Jr. announced that P4.075 billion will be earmarked for investments; P167.81 million for capital expenditures (capex); and P533 to P592.68 million for operating expenses. The proposed funding for 2011 has been pared from P6.2 billion if referenced on original budget forecasts.

The roll of projects covered the 50-megawatt Isabela coal mine-mouth power facility; 100-MW Malangas coal-fired facility; 80-MW Batangas gas power plant; and the proposed Batangas liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal.

Lopez said the projects “are currently under study” and that budgeting process will change according to the final blueprint that will be drawn up once they would reach shovel-ready phases.

“These projects, which are currently in the planning and market study stages are part of the company’s response to the country’s growing demand for energy, and are consistent with the government’s thrust to actively promote Public-Private Partnerships,” he stressed.

The company official noted they will likely private sector tap partners for said projects; but the parameters have yet to be studied as well.

The Isabela mine-mouth power project is being revived from previous investment plants; while the proposed Malangas facility is considerably a new undertaking.

For the Batangas gas-fired power facility, Lopez noted that the fuel supply will likely be sourced from the additional gas that can be extracted from the Malampaya gas field. The target of completion is between 2013 to 2014.

It must be noted that the propounded extraction of additional gas from the Malampaya project is being auctioned by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. The estimated potential can still run up to 300 megawatts of additional capacity.

“The Batangas gas power plant intends to use the natural gas from the Malampaya for electricity generation to augment the power requirement of Luzon,” Lopez has emphasized.

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January 1st, 2011, 04:14 PM

First Gen Corp. H1 net profit climbs to $50-M

Postby Louie » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:48 am
Power generation company First Gen Corp. said on Thursday its first half net profit, grew nearly three times from a year ago to $50 million.

Its consolidated revenues rose by 24% to $655.4 million from $526.3 million in the first half of 2009.

The company attributed its improved first half performance to higher electricity sales of its 1,000-megawatt Santa Rita and the 500-MW San Lorenzo gas-fired power plants, which generated a 16% increase in income from the year before at $599.1 million.

The GN Power coal-fired power being constructed in Batangas will be able to provide an additional 600 MW to the Luzon grid starting 2013.

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January 1st, 2011, 04:20 PM

Kepco in talks with SMC for Ilijan expansion

By Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Filed Under: business, Electricity Production & Distribution

KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP. IS in talks with diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. for its plan to expand the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Ilijan natural gas facility in Batangas, by another 300 MW.

“We are coordinating and planning with the new independent power producer administrator (IPPA), which is San Miguel,” said Kepco Philippines president and chief executive Bok-Yull Lee.

Lee also told the Inquirer that San Miguel, through energy arm San Miguel Energy Corp. (SMEC), took over the management of the government’s contracted capacity in Ilijan on June 26.

In April, SMEC submitted the highest bid of $870 million for the IPPA contract of the Ilijan gas facility in an auction held by Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. The management of the contracted capacity was turned over by the government to SMEC, upon its first monthly payment.

Kepco, however, will remain the operator of the Ilijan facility under a build-operate-transfer contract that will expire in 2022. The facility, which was completed in 2002, draws natural gas from Shell Exploration BV’s Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project. It also has a take-or-pay contract with its gas suppliers.

According to Lee, the company is still working on securing the supply of natural gas for the planned expansion in capacity.

“We want to tap the extra 300 MW of natural gas from Malampaya,” Lee said.

Since last year, Kepco and other interested parties have been eyeing the 300 MW in excess capacity from the Malampaya project. The other companies are Chevron Philippines, PNOC-Exploration Corp., Singapore-Based Callandra LCNG Fuels Corp. and the Lopez-led First Gen Corp.

The bidding for this capacity was held in 2009 and the awarding of the deal was expected early this year. The bidding, however, had failed, according to Lee.

Lee said that should Shell Philippines Exploration BV—operator of the Malampaya field—hold another bidding, Kepco would likely bid for the excess capacity.

With an estimated capacity to power up to 3,000 MW within a 25-year period, the $4.5-billion Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project supplies natural gas to the Ilijan plant of Kepco and to the 1,000-MW Sta. Rita and 500-MW San Lorenzo plants of First Gas Corp.

The gas field is 2,788 feet deep in the waters of Palawan, with the natural gas being pumped out to a processing plant and transported by tankers to Batangas.

link: http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100701-278511/Kepco-in-talks-with-SMC-for-Ilijan-expansion

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January 1st, 2011, 04:31 PM

Lafarge to spend P250M for expansion of Batangas plant
By Marianne V. Go (The Philippine Star)

French-owned Lafarge S.A is investing another P250 million in its Fortune Cement plant in Batangas to increase the plant’s capacity from 2,600 tons to 3,200 tons, according to Erdogan Pekenc, president of Lafarge Cement Services (Philippines) Inc.

According to Pekenc, Lafarge had also invested P700 million in Fortune Cement which is Lafarge’s biggest plant in the country.

All in all, Pekenc said, Lafarge has invested almost $1 billion for its five cement plants in the country that aside from Fortune Cement, include Premiere Cement, Iligan Cement, Mindanao Portland Cement and FR Cement.

Lafarge’s continuing investment in the Philippines, Pekenc said, signifies its confidence in the country.

However, Pekenc stressed the need for the government to maintain the safeguard measure against imported cement especially at this time when there is a global excess capacity.

The government, Pekenc warned, should protect the local market against cement dumping.

Lafarge is among the French companies that are participating in the current French business delegation networking visiting the Philippines together with French Minister for Foreign Trade Francois Loos.

According to Loos, most of the French companies already in the country are generally satisfied, although a few French companies engaged in finance and banking are a little concerned about the country’s continuing fiscal deficit problem.

The visiting French delegation are interested in investing in infrastructure, electric power distribution, transportation and agro-business, Loos said.

The security problem, Loos said, is "always a problem" that is different in each country.

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January 1st, 2011, 04:34 PM

First Gen Corp. signs US$142million loan to fund investments and finance capital requirements, among others for the rehabilitation of the 150MW Bacon-Manito geothermal plants in the Philippines.

Reported from the Philipppines, “First Gen Corp. signed today a $142-million loan, which would be used largely to fund investments and finance capital requirements for the various growth initiatives of the company.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, First Gen said the loan would also be used to partially refinance outstanding indebtedness and fund other general corporate purposes.

According to First Gen, the loan has a six- and seven-year floating rate committed term and has a grace period of 24 and 36 months from drawdown. Funds will be made available until February 28, 2011.

The loan was arranged by the BDO Capital and Investment Corp. as issue manager and sole bookrunner, with a consortium of foreign and commercial banks composed of Banco de Oro, Security Bank, Bank of the Philippine lslands, Maybank, RizaI CommerciaI Banking Corp., Union Bank of the Philippines, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Allied Bank Corp. and Robinsons Savings Bank.

Over the next five years, First Gen and its subsidiaries are expected to spend some $1.5 billion for power projects that would generate more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) in additional capacity.

First Gen president and CEO Federico R. Lopez had said that this amount was a rough estimate of what the company would need to rehabilitate and expand existing power facilities and to put up greenfield power projects.

Lopez said these projects included the expansion of the 500-MW San Gabriel natural gas plant in Batangas and of the Pantabangan-Masiway hydropower plant complex in Nueva Ecija. Also planned is the rehabilitation of the 150-MW Bacon-Manito geothermal facilities in Albay and Sorsogon.

As for its greenfield power projects, the company and its subsidiaries have on the pipeline the wind power project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte; 50-MW Mt. Apo 3 geothermal power project, which is expected to come online by 2014; and the 40-MW Tanawon

First Gen is currently the leading clean and renewable energy company in the Philippines with an installed capacity of 2,887.4 MW—accounting for approximately 19 percent of total installed capacity in the country.”

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January 1st, 2011, 04:42 PM

FPSC inaugurates P230-M expansion, including new solar panel test facility
Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin - Monday, December 20, 2010

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MANILA, Philippines - First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC), the sole provider of wafering or wafer slicing services in the country, officially opened today its new expansion facility worth P230 million, at its manufacturing plant in First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

The event was graced by Lopez Group Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Lopez Holdings Inc. Chairman Manuel M. Lopez, Sunpower Philippines VP for Operations Greg Reichow, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo, First Philippine Electric President Arthur A. de Guia, and Tanauan Mayor Sonia T. Aquino.

This 12,700-square-meter facility will house 60 wire saws, increasing FPSC's capacity by 150 million wafers annually or about 400 MW. The new investment will increase the workforce from 450 to 1,090 by the end of the year.

FPSC is looking to start construction of Building 3 by Q1 2011, two years ahead of schedule. This will house another 60 wire saws.

"As the company continues to outstrip expectations, the increased capacity will allow FPSC to respond to the requirements of its expanding list of customers. No doubt, FPSC will help provide a viable alternative for the country's energy needs," said FPSC CEO/President Dan C. Lachica.

Lachica added that: "what we have today is a three-in-one event - the inauguration of our expansion buildings 2 and 3 and the unveiling of our solar panel test facility."

The third building will house the Research & Development (R&D) activities, PV sector headquarters, and activities to nurture employees' wellness in body, mind, and spirit, for current and future expansions.

In addition, FPSC unveiled its new solar panel test facility - a 75 KW photovoltaic (PV) system at the rooftop of Building 2, as initial stage of a 200 KW PV Systems Installation project by Lopez Group sister companies, First Philec Solar Corporation (FPSC) and First Philec Solar Solutions (FPSS).

The project will serve as a test bed for different modules and inverters to validate empirical performance versus what the suppliers guarantee. This can provide a more realistic estimate of power generated by new system installation to help system designers and PV system users.

FPSC Vice President (VP) for Technology RJ Sinocruz shared that the project is expected to generate 7.5-GW-HR in the next 25 years and will make a substantial environmental impact, considering the savings that the company can make - an equivalent amount of energy approximately 2.8 million liters of gasoline or 164,000 trees saved.

In the succeeding months, a 20-KW PV System on the carports of FPSC will also be installed.

Two-year-old FPSC is the first and only large-scale silicon wafer slicing company in the Philippines. A member of the Lopez Group of Companies, its mission is to "energize the future and make life better for all generations. The company is a joint venture between First Philippine Electric Corp (First Philec) and SunPower Philippines Manufacuring Ltd. (SPML).

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January 1st, 2011, 04:53 PM

Aquino brings home US$2.85B Japanese investments

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III inked at least US$2.85 billion of Japanese investments in power, transport and electronics industry as he promised a level playing field for businessmen in the country.

In a press briefing, Aquino said he obtained the fresh investments from Marubeni Corporation, Itochu Corporation, and Toshiba Corporation before he attended the 18th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit in Yokohama, Japan over the weekend.

“We are confident that our economy will move forward because of the recent investments that we got,” he said.

Of the three firms, Marubeni plans to invest US$ 1 billion for the expansion of the Sual power plant (Pangasinan), US$600 million for Calaca (Batangas), and another US$1 billion for Pagbilao (Quezon) power stations.

Technology company Toshiba, on the other hand, will pour in US$133 million for its electronic products expansion in the economic zone. Its local subsidiary Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines, Inc., maintains a manufacturing facility at the Laguna Technopark Special Economic Zone in Sta. Rosa town.

Itochu, for its part, will plug US$122 million for the development of a bio-ethanol project in an 11,000-hectare sugarcane plantation in Isabela. The project is expected to generate 18,000 jobs in two years and benefit some 15,000 farmers.

Meanwhile, around US$2.6 billion worth of projects such as the 22-kilometer Metro Rail Transit System (MRT)-7 and the east and west extension project of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line 2 are still in the drawing board, said Aquino.

The President earlier bagged US$2.4 billion worth of investments from the United States where he attended the annual United Nations General Assembly.

Aquino arrived at the Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 1:15 p.m. Monday via Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight 431. The President was welcomed by Vice President Jejomar Binay, Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura and some members of his Cabinet.

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January 2nd, 2011, 01:13 AM

Mideastern firms eye depot in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines - Property firm Abacus Global Technovisions, Inc. is in talks with two Middle Eastern companies that supply oil to China and Japan for the development of its 30-hectare property in Simlong town in Batangas into a petroleum tank farm.

Joaquin San Diego, Abacus Global corporate secretary, said in a phone interview the two firms already have storage facilities in Singapore, but are considering putting up additional depots in Simlong, citing its beach as an ideal harbor for its tankers and the country’s proximity to its markets. He declined to identify the foreign firms.

Abacus Global, formerly a gaming equipment leasor to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, expanded its Simlong property when it merged with sister firms Batangan Foods, Inc. and Mojica Realty Corp.

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission gave the go signal for the merger plan, approved by the company’s stockholders on July 22.

Aside from Batangan’s Simlong property, Abacus Global also acquired a 2,000-square meter property in Lipa City, where it plans to set up a business process outsourcing (BPO) building. Mr. San Diego declined to identify the BPO firms interested in the office spaces.

He said the Science and Technology department has identified Lipa as one of the cities that may be developed for the BPO industry due to its developed technology backbone. There are presently two BPO facilities in Lipa.

Mr. San Diego said Abacus Global would develop two more properties in Batangas.

It will convert the Alpa Hotel into a condominium hotel, with construction to start in the fourth quarter, while Batangan Plaza will double as a culinary arts school.

Listed gaming equipment leasor Abacus Consolidated Resources and Holdings, Inc., which used to have a two-thirds stake in Abacus Global, has cut its interest in the company to 9%. The holding firm has since transferred control of Abacus Global to parent Blue Stock Development Farms, Inc. - BusinessWorld

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January 2nd, 2011, 05:27 AM

Firm starts drilling gold targets in Batangas prospects

By Riza T. Olchondra
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filed Under: Philippines - Regions, Investments, Gold & Precious Materials, Mining and quarrying

MANILA, Philippines—Gold fields of South Africa has started drilling high-grade gold targets at the Lobo gold-copper project in Batangas, according to Canadian partner Mindoro Resources Ltd.

Lobo is one of three projects constituting what Mindoro Resources calls the “Batangas joint ventures” with Gold Fields.

About 2,200 meters of drilling was being planned initially at Lobo, Mindoro Resources said.

Two drill rigs have started drilling at the Old Lobo mine to test depth extensions and the immediately adjacent West Drift gold shoot on the Sampson gold-copper trend. The Lobo mine was operated by American interests in the 1960s and the copper and gold concentrates were sent to Japan.

In 2004, Mindoro Resources did scout drilling below the West Drift shoot, immediately adjacent to the Lobo mine, and intersected 18.9 meters of 7.42 grams-a-ton (g/t) gold area, including 4 meters of 29.46 g/t gold at a vertical depth of 120 meters in hole 38.

Gold Fields may earn up to a 75-percent interest in each of Mindoro Resources’ El Paso, Lobo and Talahib projects through sole funding and a feasibility study on each project. These are subject to expenditure limits as announced in May 2010, Mindoro Resources said.

In each project, the South African company has committed $2 million for the initial phase of exploration and development, which includes drilling and follow-up geochemical surveys.

In May, Mindoro Resources announced that it had signed a memorandum of agreement with a member of the South Africa-based Gold Fields Group of Companies for the Talahib, Lobo/Calo and El Paso projects.

Meanwhile, Mindoro Resources has raised cash from two share offerings to advance its flagship Agata nickel project in Surigao and “explore other prospects in nickel, copper and gold.”

The miner said in a statement that it raised A$8 million from Australian prospectus offering and C$2 million received from institutional shareholders such as International Finance Corp., which is a member of the World Bank group and the biggest development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.

link: http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20101205-307217/Firm-starts-drilling-gold-targets-in-Batangas-prospects

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January 2nd, 2011, 06:44 AM

Roxaco sets 4 property projects in 2011
By JAMES A. LOYOLA

MANILA, Philippines – Roxaco Land Corporation (Roxaco), the property unit of listed holding firm Roxas and Company, Inc. (RCI), is slating the launch of four leisure, residential, and commercial projects next year.

In an interview, Roxaco senior vice president Santiago Elizalde said these will include projects in Batangas, Boracay and Panglao in Bohol.

The firm currently has two ongoing projects in Batangas and will start the second phase of its project in Balayan, Batangas.

"We are also looking at finishing the Tagaytay project and closing one to two more joint ventures in Boracay or Panglao, Bohol. We are hoping we would have signed the joint venture contracts before the end of the year," Santiago said.

He said firm expects to spend about P500 million to P600 million for these projects over the next three years.

Elizalde said the Batangas property is under 10 hectares while the Panglao lot is about 20 hectares.

Roxaco is also talking with a land owner in Lipa for a 40-hectare lot to be developed into an affordable housing project.

The Panglao property is earmarked for a commercial-residential development while the three-hectare lot in Boracay will be developed into a combination of a resort project with residential and commercial components.

Located in Bulabog Beach, across from the D'Mall property, Santiago said the plan for the Boracay project is to sell condominium units and run it as a resort or condotel during times when the owners are not using the units.

"For the new projects, we are looking at one of our residential projects in Batangas. We should break ground in the first quarter next year then the Boracay project if everything goes well. The plan is to start with that project no later than April next year," Elizalde said.

He added that they are still in discussion with owners for the land in Bohol as well as properties they have identified in Palawan, particularly in Puerto Princesa and in the Coron-Busuanga area.

Roxaco plans to spend P600 million to develop an upscale service resort and residences development in scenic Tagaytay City.

The firm partnered with VJ Properties, Inc. (VJPI) to develop Anya Resort and Residences, a six-hectare boutique development located in a tranquil and private area at the country’s “second summer capital.”

The high-end resort community, which will offer accommodation and amenities such as dining, a destination pool, health gym, and spa facilities for both residents and guests, is expected to launch its residential phase by second half of 2010.

The P600-million Roxaco will allot for the project will cover the development of the residential lots, resort facilities and spa and restaurant amenities.

Link: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:NPnBADfVOR8J:www.mb.com.ph/articles/288727/roxaco-sets-4-property-projects-2011+smc+batangas+2011&cd=7&hl=tl&ct=clnk&gl=ph

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probinsyano

January 2nd, 2011, 06:54 AM

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Chevron eyes Philippines as its investment growth area in SE Asia
By MYRNA M. VELASCO

MANILA, Philippines – American energy giant Chevron Corporation is eyeing the Philippines, along with Indonesia, as growth areas for investments primarily for renewable energy developments.

Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings Inc. president and general manager Antonio F. Yee said they are keen on pursuing a proposed greenfield geothermal power project in north Luzon to help the country’s need for capacity addition.

He noted that the policy underpinnings and set of incentives under the Renewable Energy Law became their ace in enticing their principals to take a fresh look at investment opportunities – after years that the company has not really looked at greenfield developments in the country.

Chevron Geothermal’s precursor company, Unocal Corporation, was actually the first venturer in geothermal energy development in the Philippines via the 289-megawatt Tiwi project in Albay. Its next plunge was with the 458.53-MW Makiling-Banahaw geothermal projects in Batangas and Laguna provinces.

With its acquisition of the Unocal’s stake several years back, Chevron currently stands as the world’s largest geothermal producer. So far, its closest competitor when it comes to capacity installation is in the Philippines – the Lopez-controlled Energy Development Corporation.

“We are certainly looking at the Philippines as growth area for investment,” Yee said, stressing that the RE Law somehow provided a level playing field for investors eyeing to venture into new geothermal developments.

He added that project plans are on track unto prospects of advancing exploration activities on a proposed 100-megawatt geothermal power facility in Kalinga province. The proposed facility will cost $300 million.

For the corporate vehicle in the project, Chevron eyes to corner a commanding equity lead while its partner, publicly-listed APC Group Inc. through a subsidiary Aragorn Power, may take in the minority stake.

Yee explained that the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA) which has been recognized under the provisions of the RE Law somehow provided them enough leeway in terms of deciding on higher equity take on their planned geothermal ventures.

Aragorn Power, which has a tie-up with Guidance Management Corporation (GMC), is the holder of the service contract on the geothermal project being explored by the American firm.

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Link: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295694/chevron-eyes-philippines-its-investment-growth-area-se-asia

probinsyano

January 3rd, 2011, 03:01 PM

william :D

January 5th, 2011, 02:22 PM

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Canyon Cove Beach Club, Nasugbu, Batangas
by Richard See

This beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas is situated on the Far East Road, Piloto Wawa. The South China Sea, white-sand shores, and verdant forest landscaping surround Canyon Cove.

The province of Batangas boasts a rich history, having traded with China, Japan, and India during the pre-Spanish era. It is also known as the “Cradle of Heroes and Nationalists”, as Batangas is home to many patriots who revolted against the Spanish regime.
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=169007299794435&set=a.131221753572990.17648.119418201420012)

probinsyano

January 5th, 2011, 04:45 PM

7 killed in Batangas road accident, police say
01/02/2011 | 04:03 PM (Updated 6:03 p.m.)

Seven people were killed while four others were hurt Sunday when the passenger jeepney they were riding crashed head-on with a passenger bus along a portion of the South Luzon Arterial Tollway in Batangas province, a police official said.

Superintendent Arcadio Ronquillo, spokesman for the Batangas provincial police, said six of the fatalities died on the spot while one expired at a hospital in Ibaan town.

He said initial investigation showed the bus was at fault for the incident.

“Nag-overtake yung bus sa isang kotse tapos habang overtake ay may nakasalubong na jeep sa kabilang linya kaya nagkabanggaan (The bus was overtaking a car when it crashed into the jeep on the opposite lane)," he said in a phone interview.

A dzRH report said the incident occurred shortly after noon when the jeep carrying members of the Pestejo family and heading for Manila collided with the passenger bus (TYK-287) heading for Batangas City.

The report identified at least five of the fatalities who died on the spot as Zosimo, Felizardo, Marlene, Lawrence and Sharmel Pestejo. Declared dead on arrival at the Batangas Regional Hospital was Maricris Pestejo.

At least four others, all surnamed Pestejo, were injured and are undergoing treatment, the report added.

The bus was driven by one Aurelio Doctora, 47, according to dzRH.

Ronquillo said investigation was ongoing as of posting time. – KBK, GMANews.TV

Link: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/209581/6-killed-in-batangas-road-accident-police

I am really sad to post this incident; Nobody would like to follow rules or maybe the root cause of accidents is the unfinished portion at the batangas city to Lipa city side or due to the delayed construction of this high way. I could not resist that this accident is really a sorrowful event for the beginning of 2011. May the dead soul rest in peace in the heaven.
I feel Government should punish the people responsible for road accidents.

New Years Eve in Batangas promises to be a great one and I think the Government might just be leading the charge this year. With all the great potential development might be happened though it would be wise to consider that this Star Toll way is one of the deadliest road in the Philippines right now as road toll accident rises.

For me personally, the beginning of 2011 in Batangas will be a bitter sweet reminder of a year full of change and a coming year full of hope. The highs of the past year were sweet as can be but they were countered by lows that that were much lower than needed. I hope 2011 is much more of an even keel.

What is your opinion regarding this accident?

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Batangas governor to hold talks with tollway officials
By Arnell Ozaeta and Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) Updated January 04, 2011

BATANGAS , Philippines – Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan once again will call for a dialogue with the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway officials to mop out plans in implementing additional safety features, following the vehicular accident that killed seven people on Sunday.

In a text message sent by Santos-Recto to The Star, she said she was saddened by the incident and will immediately call for a meeting with Star Tollway officials, Philippine National Police (PNP), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).

“They have to add safety nets such as visible speed limits. But sometimes accidents cannot be avoided because a big part of that is the responsibility of the drivers,” Santos-Recto said adding, “they drive like kings of the roads, mas mabigat na batas at parusa dapat sa mga irresponsible and reckless drivers.”

She said she will call for a meeting within a week-“Even that’s a Startoll, we have a responsibility to call their attention and plan a more concrete matrix of program for our motorists’ protection.”

Vice Gov. Marc Leviste lashed out the Star Tollway for the inaction on the SP’s recommendations.

“Despite the numerous and constant reminders to Star Tollway management to basically at least put up safety signages such as speed limits, no overtaking, proper use of seatbelts, prohibiting the use of cellphone while driving and apprehension of drunk drivers but they never implemented it,” Leviste said through a text message.

He added that installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera would somehow prevent the recurrence of accidents in the tollway.

Adolfo Dioquino Jr. general manager of Star Tollway Corp., however, insisted that Sunday’s accident was caused by human error and not from the tollways structure.

Moreover, Batangas Rep. Hermilando Mandanas filed yesterday a resolution urging the TRB to immediately review the compliance by the concessionaire of the STAR Tollway of its obligations on the operation and maintenance of the highway.

Mandanas filed the measure in light of what he said were “the frequent vehicular accidents occurring at the said toll facility.”

He said the TRB by law exercises close supervision, monitoring, and regulation of the construction, operation, and maintenance of toll facilities, and the collection of toll fees as well as the rate that will be charged for the use of these toll facilities.

He said the concession with regard to the construction, operation and maintenance of the STAR Tollway of a four-lane 42-kilometer expressway was awarded to STAR Infrastructure Development Corp. (STAR-IDC).

He said only two lanes of the STAR Tollway II have been constructed by STAR-IDC since it opened in 2008.

“Due to the existing two-way traffic and alleged poor road condition along STAR Tollway II caused by the non-completion of the other two lanes, collision among passenger buses and other vehicles frequently occurs at the stretch of the said tollway,” Mandanas said.

He said in the Vehicular Accidents Report submitted by the Batangas Provincial Police Office, from January to October 2010, a total of 135 vehicular accidents transpired at the STAR Tollway.

Of the total of 135 reported vehicular accidents, 82 occurred along STAR Tollway II, he said. – With Rainier Allan Ronda

Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=644953&publicationSubCategoryId=67

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probinsyano

January 5th, 2011, 05:00 PM

probinsyano

January 6th, 2011, 02:36 PM

DOLE: Calabarzon workers to get P17/day pay hike

Workers in the Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon (Calabarzon) region will get a P17 hike in their basic salary as ordered by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Region 4-A.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the wage order was issued last Dec. 20, and may bring to P337 the basic pay by January – the highest in the region.

“The wage board (RTWPB 4A), headed by DOLE Region 4-A Director Atty. Ricardo S. Martinez, Sr., prudently acted on the petition filed by the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, by striking a balance on restoring the eroded purchasing power of the minimum wage earners, without impairing the momentum of recovery and competitiveness of business…," Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said on the DOLE website.

"The wage order in Calabarzon, the last for the year, brings to 14 the total number of wage orders issued nationwide this year," the DOLE said.

After its confirmation by the National Wages and Productivity Commission, Wage Order No. IVA-14 will be published in a newspaper of general circulation and will take effect 15 days after.

With the wage increase, the region’s workers in the non-agriculture sector will get a P337 minimum daily pay, while workers in agriculture-plantation will get P312 per day.

Agriculture-non-plantation workers will get a P292 daily wage, and those working in retail/service business that are not employing more than 10 workers will get P232 a day.

On the other hand, as part of the rationalization of the wage structure in Southern Luzon, the sugar industry mostly based in Batangas and Quezon, will get the higher rate applicable to agriculture-plantation of P266 per day, specifically those working in Nasugbu and Balayan towns.

“The Board also took into consideration the need to provide a relief to exporters greatly affected by the global financial crisis by way of allowing them to apply for deferment of six months the implementation of the new wage adjustment," Baldoz said.

She added that newly registered, as well as financially distressed, establishments can also avail of the exemption provision upon application and as determined by the Board.

Wage Order No. IVA-14 also allows the crediting of wage increases granted by employers three months prior to the effectivity of the wage order in compliance with the wage order for unorganized establishments.

Provisions in collective bargaining agreements shall prevail for organized establishments.

Earlier, the National Capital Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and Regions 3, 4-B, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 have issued wage orders in their respective areas.

Metro Manila has the highest daily minimum wage for non-agriculture at P404 and ARMM has the lowest at P222. — LBG, GMANews.TV

link: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/209104/dole-calabarzon-workers-to-get-p17day-pay-hike

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probinsyano

January 9th, 2011, 02:31 AM

Tagalog News: Float festival, dagdag na atraksiyon sa Batangas City fiesta

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BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- May bagong makikita sa pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng Batangas sa January 16. Ito ay ang Batangas City Fiesta Float Festival kung saan magpapabonggahan sa float ang mga business establishments at iba pang sektor na lalahok dito.

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Kagunay pa rin ng mga inihandang gawain ng pamahalaang lungsod, gaganapin ang taunang Sto Nino ng Batangan Fluvial procession sa ika-7 ng Enero.

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Mula sa Basilica ng Immaculada Conception, 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.

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Pormal na ipakikilala sa publiko ang mga kandidata para sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2011 sa pamamagitan ng isang motorcade sa January 8. Ipapakita nila ang kanilang angking galing sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas 2011 Talent Show sa ganap na alas singko ng hapon sa January 14 sa Bay City Mall. At ang paghirang sa Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas t 2011 ay sa ika-pito ng gabi ng ika-15 ng Enero sa Batangas City Sports Coliseum.

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Bukod sa taunang Alay sa Sto Nino Cultural presentations na isinasagawa sa Plaza Mabini Amphitheater gabi-gabi mula January 5 hanggang 12 at nilalahukan ng ibat-ibang paaralan sa lungsod, kabilang pa rin sa selebrasyon ng kapistahan ang Batangas City swimming competition sa January 9, Children’s Art competition sa January 11, Photo Contest at Children’s Art Exhibit sa Bahay ni Ka Tonying sa January 14 at 15 at ang Mini-band competition na nakatakdang isagawa sa araw mismo ng kapistahan (January 16) sa People’s Quadrangle.

Ang tema ng pagdiriwang sa taong ito ay “Sa pagkakaisa ng mamamayan at pagpapala ng Maykapal, maipagpapatuloy ang kapayapaan,kasaganaan at kaunlaran sa lungsod ng Batangas”. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City/PIA Batangas)

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william :D

January 9th, 2011, 01:38 PM

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Pico De Loro - Mt. Palay Palay National Park
(Nasugbu, Batangas-Ternate, Cavite Boundary)
by Jazon Balbuena

Pico de Loro offers a magnificent 360 view from the summit. Located approximately 85 kilometers southwest of Manila by road, located within Cavite and Batangas rolling mountains, it is situated where the Caraballo Mountains are in the north, Nasugbu, Batangas in the south, Maragondon on the east and the South China Sea on the west. Considered the highest mountain in the Cavite province, Pico de Loro is the highest point within the boundary of Cavite and Batangas. The view from the summit is awesome, facing the sea on the north-eastern side of the Manila Bay area. - waypoints.ph
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=138848276143671&set=a.131218766906622.17644.119418201420012)

revolution16

January 9th, 2011, 01:39 PM

:gossip:
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william :D

January 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM

^^fourth what? :)

revolution16

January 9th, 2011, 01:48 PM

^^fourth what? :)

city....

william :D

January 9th, 2011, 01:52 PM

^^ahhh....ano po ba ang mga candidate? :)

revolution16

January 9th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Hindi ko alam kung alin na qualified.

probinsyano

January 9th, 2011, 03:15 PM

probinsyano

January 9th, 2011, 03:27 PM

:gossip:
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2007 Local Generated Income
Calaca - 190,720,182
Sto. Tomas - 173,927,591
Bauan - 150,445,004
Nasugbu - 107,580,160

or Balayan, baka more than 100 million na rin ang Local Generated Income sa ngayon...

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saintm

January 9th, 2011, 04:34 PM

Port authorities report increase in passengers

BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 9 (PIA) -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said the number of passengers that boarded sea vessels through Batangas Port increased in 2010 compared to 2009 during the holiday seasons.
More than 19,000 passengers going to Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Romblon and other places were recorded by the port authority as compared to 2009 records that reached from 10,000 to 16,000 only.
To serve well the bulk of passengers, the PPA intensified efforts to accommodate the big number of passengers that trooped the port.
There were sufficient sea craft that cruised to avoid stranding passengers.
However, port authorities apologized to more than 200 passengers who were not able to leave the port for their destination to Mindoro and Romblon during Christmas, saying they did not stop from doing what they can to resolve the situation. (Carlo P. Gonzaga, PIA Calabarzon)

probinsyano

January 10th, 2011, 02:21 AM

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Outsourcing has become a huge hit in the Philippines. In fact, the Philippines is a top outsourcing destination choice, with its business process outsourcing industry raking in $7 billion annual revenue.

One of Former President now Congresswoman Arroyo’s five economic super regions is the Philippine Cyber Corridor. This project was established as an information and communication technology channel covering the major cities of the Philippines with BPOs. This aims to employ a million Filipino workers and to generate annual revenue of $13 billion by 2010. The Cyber Corridor lists 25 cities tagged as “Next Wave Cities.” One of them is Lipa City.

Under former mayor and now Batangas province governor Vilma Santos-Recto, Lipa City enjoyed a high-profile renaissance that made it such an appealing place for existing businesses and new investors alike. Hence, it was not a very difficult decision at all for the Commission on Information and Communications Technology or CICT to identify it as one of the 10 next wave cities for ICT development.“The process of selecting the next cities is actually quite a long and tediousone as it involves a lot of data gathering and several visits on ourpart over a long period of time of more or less a year,” says CICT Secretary Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III during the recently concluded Lipa leg of the ongoing Convergence 2009 ICT roadshow.“But even under the administration of Mayor Oscar Gozos, the outlook and potential for growth of Lipa City remains very good given that BPO-IT activity is already quite high here, thanks to the presence of two big names in Teletech and ACS.”

Today, under new administration Mayor Meynardo Sabili, the City of Lipa is now considered as the next hot spot for outsourcing-related investments. This is according to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines or BPAP. The city ranks among the Top 10 Next Wave Cities in 2010. This makes Lipa City, one of the most recommended IT-Business Process (BPO) Outsourcing destination of choice in the Philippines. Among the factors considered are the availability of human resources, infrastructure and the cost of doing business. This year, more businesses and job opportunities related to BPO are expected to pour in Lipa City.

Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587805&publicationSubCategoryId=108

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overtureph

January 10th, 2011, 03:15 AM

overtureph

January 10th, 2011, 03:18 AM

probinsyano

January 10th, 2011, 02:15 PM

probinsyano

January 10th, 2011, 03:34 PM

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Taal church, Taal, Batangas

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Excellent set of old photos of Asia’s largest Catholic Church. It’s nice to see that how our local government during those time took care of it and has been maintained very well. This Church is not only a part of our culture but it has a great part of our history and heritage.
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william :D

January 10th, 2011, 03:37 PM

nakakamiss tong ganitong eksena...

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Batangas Pier

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inside the RORO

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goodbye mainland Luzon!

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the coast of Calapan

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Port of Calapan

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Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro

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Arrival at Calapan Port

photo credits to the owner. (http://dennisvillegas.blogspot.com/2009/04/journey-to-panay.html)
from
Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon Provinces Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=824628&page=23)

saintm

January 10th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Batangas bet voted regional city fire marshall of the year

CALAMBA CITY, Jan. 10 (PIA) -– Among the five contenders vying for the title, the chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) of Batangas city was adjudged as City Fire Marshall of the Year in Region IV-A in just a span of almost one year of service in the city.
Fire Marshall Gerrandie Agonos, chief of BFP-Batangas City was awarded City Fire Marshall of the Year in Calabarzon in a ceremony held recently at the BFP national headquarters, Camp Vicente Lim, Laguna.
Agonos said one of his advantages of winning the award is his being an instructor and key officer at the only institution for firemen in the country, the Fire National Training Institute (FNTI). He added that his knowledge of laws particularly in the implementation of Fire Code also contributed.
His accomplishments that played important factors in the award include: his effective collection of fire code fees, the conduct of fire brigade competence training for volunteers in the different sectors. The training teaches fire safety, fire prevention, fire fighting, rescue operation and first aid.
Another winning factor is the continuous holding of information and education campaign regarding fire prevention and the Fire Code of the Philippines (FCP).
On top of these, is the visibility of the BFP in rescue operations during emergency and calamities (man-made or natural). To cite one, the rescue and retrieval operations it conducted with help from the rescue team of the regional headquarters of Red Cross to the 23 passengers of Jam bus which fell in a ravine in barangay Quilo Ibaan, Batangas on Oct. 25 last year.
Agonos was also cited in an award of appreciation by Tanduay Distillers Inc. for help in controlling the fire in Tanduay Cabuayo Plant on Oct. 14, 2010.
Meanwhile, the city government of Batangas City was appreciated for the financial and logistical support and assistance to the BFP. Likewise, the Batangas city fire station and fire rescue personnel were also cited for outstanding public service.
The city government, in support to the BFP, provided two fire trucks, an ambulance and allowances for personnel including budgetary allocations for the maintenance and operations of the agency.

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saintm

January 11th, 2011, 01:54 AM

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Development and the balance of nature at Hamilo Coast

Nasugbu, Batangas is the center of leisure real estate activity with the opening of Hamilo Coast’s Pico de Loro Country Club in May last year. The developer SM Land’s commitment to sustainability and environment conservation is brought to fore as the leisure community gains momentum toward full operation.

The Pico de Loro Cove community is now thriving, with the Beach Club component having opened earlier in the summer of 2009, and with units in the residential condominium clusters Jacana and Myna progressively being turned over since November 2009. Later phases Carola and Miranda are under construction, along with an exclusive boutique hotel to service club members and guests.

Pico de Loro offers a convenient brand of leisure living with its condo vacation homes and exclusive country club lifestyle. Being situated in a nature-rich locale such as Nasugbu, environmental sensitivity has been part of SM Land’s master plan from the get-go.

"On the development aspect, the immediate coastal land was barely touched, with no structure other than the Beach Club being built close to the shoreline. The planning intent was for a heightened beachfront experience, and the result is a nicely landscaped walk," said Herbert Herrero, SM Land project director for residential condos.

Herrero said that SM Land has implemented coastal resource monitoring and management necessarily to ensure the sustainable development of Pico de Loro. Their estate management group is responsible for implementing guidelines on beachfront activities so that members and residents can do in it on a sustainable manner.

As far as coral reefs are concerned, Herrero said check dives and coastal clean-ups are also periodically organized to get updates on the situation of the coral reefs.

Star Tuason, SM Land assistant vice president for estate management, said they have been given vital support by the government when three of its coves namely Pico de Loro, Etayo and Santelmo were declared as marine protected areas. "With the passage of the ordinance, SM Land can ensure the protection of the marine environment," he said.

"Aside from these, we have been working closely with World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) to educate the different communities that surround our development, such as on proper fishing methods that are non-destructive to the marine environment and other best practices. We’ve also seeded giant clams which acts as water filters that control the growth of algae which contribute to the rapid regeneration of corals," added Tuason.

He explained that the agreement with WWF-Philippines generally covers three areas, namely: coastal resource management, solid waste management, and exploration of use of alternative sources of energy.

To ensure sustainability in the community, Tuason said SM Land provided inputs in the design of the condominiums and site development primarily in energy-efficient building design through natural lighting and ventilation, and in master planning of the sewer disposal system.

Other concepts being explored are the re-use of sewage treatment plant (STP) discharge for irrigation, and use of lagoon’s subsoil drain for irrigation.

"Being proactive, we are also pursuing the development of alternative sources of energy through our solar-powered street lights and solar-assisted airconditioning units as our contribution to conserving our natural resources," said Tuason. SM Land also continues to undertake tree and mangrove planting activities to develop a sustainable community.

Another important aspect is the continuous empowerment and participation of the local Nasugbu communities, to imprint the significance of conserving and protecting Hamilo Coast’s natural resources. There is a Bantay Dagat program, where local fishermen volunteer to do patrolling activities along Hamilo Coast’s waters.

A relatively low-density and low-impact development, Herrero said the natural terrain was barely altered which has resulted in lots of open spaces and pathways that encourage casual walks. He said each building is required to drain waste water into a treatment plant.

Operation centers such as the country club, the beach club, the condos, and the hotel, all connect to a single treatment plant.

With the completion of condos and the opening of the country club, Herrero said SM Land is optimistic in implementing an even more efficient solid waste collection and disposal program.

"Ocean water, in the meantime, serves as the main source of water supply. Domestic wastewater is treated and partly re-used. The condominium buildings are well-lighted and well-ventilated, thus requiring less electricity during different times of the day," explained Herrero.

The man-made seawater lagoons were strictly lined with geotextile membranes to protect the underlying aquifers.

"Moving forward, together with SM Foundation, we are already laying the grounds for a masterplanned solid waste management system including the setting up of a vermicompost and materials recovery facility (MRF) which will benefit not only the development but also the community," said Tuason.

donsar

January 11th, 2011, 08:52 AM

thanks to probinsiyano for your posts. informative, beautiful, educational, entertaining. Truly, Batangas province has got it all, wow parang Sm. It's all here. a port city, a next wave city, a heritage town, a leisure town, etc. etc. etc. Thank you. enjoy din mga anak ko. nakakatulong sa assignments nila.

saintm

January 11th, 2011, 07:02 PM

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Gov’t to spend P2 billion on port dev’t

THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) plans to spend P2 billion on capacity building projects this year, the agency said in a statement yesterday.

"Most of the key ports are nearing the saturation level," the statement read, adding that expansion of piers is a major part of the thrust.
Juan C. Sta. Ana, PPA general manager, said in a phone interview yesterday that his office plans to finalize the budget and specific plans by next month.
"We will finalize the budget in one month, but we are looking at P2 billion budget for the project," he said.
"The ports that will be included in the project are Iloilo, Zamboanga, General Santos, Batangas, Manila including South and North harbors, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete in Negros Occidental," Mr. Sta. Ana said.
The statement said that "PPA hopes to embark more aggressively on port capacity-building projects to include the extension of piers and berth lengths, continuous expansion of pier back-up areas such as container yards and truck holding areas, rehabilitation of port facilities, construction of adequate modern, safe and comfortable Passenger Terminal Buildings."
"For this year, PPA plans to accelerate the implementation of its medium-term plans which include capacity build-up with the plan to start enhancing or improving the major gateways utilizing the corporate funds or if necessary through borrowing from financial institutions who are always ready to provide the PPA with the needed assistance," he said.
Mr. Sta. Ana added that the agency plans to add more Vessel Traffic Monitoring Systems (VTMS) in at least four more ports, namely: Iloilo, Davao, Zamboanga and Romblon.
"At present, PPA has constructed VTMS facilities in Manila and in Batangas Port," he said.
One major project the PPA plans to implement is the expansion of the Manila’s harbor, involving reclamation of about 200 hectares. PPA had noted that some shipments of bulk cargoes like wheat, flour, minerals and petroleum products have had to be rerouted or handled shipside due to lack of space and facilities.

overtureph

January 12th, 2011, 03:51 AM

Kabayan probinsyano naka-pag post ka na ga dito- http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1040629&page=8

Mukhang marami kang litrato ng maganda nating probinsya. Sa aking palagay, ay isa ang Batangas sa pinaka-magandang probinsya sa Pilipinas. May dagat, napapaligiran ng bundok, may lawa, may bulkan, ilog etc.

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NicknameForLife

January 13th, 2011, 02:24 PM

^^ salamat sa mga post mo sir probinsyano.. lalong nagkakaroon ng kulay ang thread.. hehe

anyways.. alam nyo ba ang bagong seal ng Tanauan City..?? sabi nila meron daw bagong seal ang city namin eh...

saintm

January 13th, 2011, 07:45 PM

Tax mapping, tinutukan sa Taysan

TAYSAN, Batangas, Jan. 13 (PIA) -- Pinagtutuunan ng pansin ng pamahalaang bayan ng Taysan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Victor Portugal ang tax mapping.
Sa panayam kay municipal administrator Anacorita Portugal, sinabi nito na ang tax mapping ang isa sa mga tinututukan ng pamahalaang lokal upang maiwasto ang gamit ng mga ari-arian ng local na pamahalaan.
Binanggit ng nasabing opisyal na sa pamamagitan ng tax mapping, magkakaroon ang tanggapan ng mga updates ukol sa mga residential at agricultural properties na makakatulong sa pagkolekta ng buwis.
Una nang naiulat na bumaba ang koleksiyon ng buwis ng bayan ng Taysan dahilan upang bumagsak ang annual budget ng nasabing bayan. (Renz Luna/PIA-Batangas)

revolution16

January 14th, 2011, 02:44 PM

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Good financial performance for a small municipality:cheers1:

probinsyano

January 14th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas
Club Balai Isabel’s amenities and facilities make it an excellent choice for holidays, corporate events, and special occasions. Celebrate with us and enjoy the beautiful views and equally gorgeous grounds.

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saintm

January 14th, 2011, 07:41 PM

Sosyal ng mga Rezorts sa Batangas Ha!

saintm

January 14th, 2011, 07:42 PM

Campaign vs use of plastic, styrofoam starts in Batangas City:cheers:

BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 14 (PIA) – The city government has started its campaign against the use of plastic and styrofoam materials in packaging products in accordance with the Batangas City Environmental Code passed by the city council last year.
The regulation aims to reduce the bulk of garbage in the city to protect the
environment and nature as well on the pollution it creates. The law strictly prohibits the use of plastic bags.
In addition, business establishments are required to make use of biodegradable
materials like cartons and paper bags for their products.
The city environment and natural resources office (CENRO) is tasked to monitor the
implementation of the said ordinance.
There are four stages in the implementation of the e-code from the period it was
approved by the Mayor: Stage 1 – six months after approval of e-code, covers
all markets and local government institutions; Stage 2 – eight months after the
approval, includes educational institutions; Stage 3 – two years after the
approval, covers all business establishments; and Stage 4 – full implementation
of the code three years after its approval. (PIO Batangas city/PIA-Batangas)

probinsyano

January 15th, 2011, 02:29 AM

Marine Protection and Conservation, Tampok sa 2nd SSS Congress

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Muling nagtipon ang mga kinatawan ng lalawigan, kasama ang mga direktang aktibo at may kapakinabangan sa paligid ng Batangas coasts pababa sa mga karagatan sa timog ng bansa, sa Tagaytay City upang isagawa ang 2nd Sulu –Sulawesi Seascape(SSS) Congress, na may temang: “Sustaining Environmental Governance in the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape: Responding to Emerging Issues and Opportunities in the SSME and CTI.”

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Ang 3-day congress and plenary ay tatalakay sa mga isyu ng pangangalaga ng karagatan partikular sa paligid ng Sulu Sea sa Pilipinas at parte ng Sulawesi Sea sa Malaysia na siyang isa sa pinakamayaman sa yamang dagat o Marine Biodiversity sa mundo.

Ang pagbubukas ng plenaryo at opisyal na pagtanggap sa delagsyon na mula sa mga lalawigan ng Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan at Tawi- Tawi, kaisa ang mga representante ng Non- Government Organizations tulad ng Conservation International Philippines, ay pinamunuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto.

Sinabi ni Gov. Vi na hindi na bago para sa lalawigan ng Batangas ang seryosong pangangalaga sa karagatan sapagkat nasa lalawigan ang Verde Island Passage na tinaguriang Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity sa Buong Mundo.

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Ipinaalam nito sa kapulungan na kaiisa ang kanyang pamunuan, kasama ang sambayanang Batangueno, sa pagsusulong ng mga adhikain at programa na magbibigay proteksyon sa yamang dagat sa loob ng tinaguriang Coral Triangle and Marine Corridor, na sakop ng Sulu- Sulawesi Sea.

Pagtatalakayan sa tatlong araw na plenaryo ang pagbabalik tanaw sa mga nauna nang mga programa na nabuo noong unang kabanata ng kongreso at identipikasyon ng mga mabisang kasanayan at mga natutunang leksyon sa pagbuo ng conservation plan ng lahat ng mga stakeholders.

Kasama din sa agenda ang pagbuo ng mga prayoridad at aktibidad na ipapaganap kaisa ang mga lokal na pamahalaan ukol sa mga teknikal na suporta para sa conservation plan, ang mabisang pagpapalaganap ng mga impormasyon at paghanap ng malawakang suporta para sa matagalang pagpapaganap ng programa. - Edwin V. Zabarte

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probinsyano

January 15th, 2011, 01:52 PM

2011 Philippines Real Estate Forecast

This year we have seen and noticed a lot of projects in Real Estate, launching of new projects, ground breaking and constructions from various vertical and horizontal development.
2011 would remain to be a challenging but promising in Real Estate sector particularly in the South areas like Batangas, Laguna, Quezon and Cavite to be followed by East areas like Rodriguez (Montalban), Antipolo, Angono, Cainta and Taytay.
Developers, investors and buyers should focus their attention on these areas because of various and several reason's that would be both beneficial to them as well as to their clients or end users. It offers a vast area of raw lands for future development. And it's close proximity to Mega Manila's Commercial Business District (CBD) area like Makati, Taguig, Pasay, Ortigas, San Juan, Mandaluyong and Manila.
While South projects would encounter some rejection because of the "toll fee" issue to some this is a positive thing since progress and development doesn't come without a price. East projects however would be "haunted" by the typhoon "Ondoy" phenomenon. Developers on these would simply upgrade and modify their design to adopt the " Green Architecture" concepts of development in order for buyers to accept their products or projects. Also showing great potential of a good buy are areas of North Bulacan particularly the City of San Jose del Monte, Caloocan North, Fairview and Novaliches District both in Quezon City.
Although location is the prime consideration in Real Estate affordability and acceptability for end users or buyers would be the utmost consideration and concern. Government financing institution and easy access to home loan financing from banks with reasonable rates should be made available to consumers. The developers should also account for the need of its homeowners like schools, hospitals and malls should become their consideration. Commercial and business area should be part of their design and concept together with areas for learning and recreation making them a "builder of community".
For us in the real estate selling the coming year gives more rewards to those who are engaged in project selling specially those who focuses on Pag-IBIG finance project. Since most buyers would want to avail of their privilege's as a member. OFW market would be more selective to those products which has a price range of Php1.8M - Php.2.8M. Commercial property sector would focus on leasing and rental with banks, BPO and restaurants as their prime client. Foreclosed properties will have a more establishe "players" since it is very easy and safe to invest on this sector.
With these I hope the so called "multiplier" effect of Real Estate in our economy would reach and benefit all of us in the industry, in the community and our country.

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probinsyano

January 15th, 2011, 02:33 PM

DBP lends P1-B for priority projects in Batangas

January 10, 2011 6:30 am

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State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently signed a P1-billion loan agreement with the provincial government of Batangas in support of the province ís priority programs for community services and infrastructure development. Shown signing the agreement are: (from left) Batangas Vice Governor Jose Antonio Leviste, Provincial Treasurer Fortunata Lat, Governor Vilma Santos, DBP Executive Vice President Jesus Guevara II, DBP Consultant Rolando Geronimo, and Assistant Vice President Rolando Gordovez. At the back are DBP and Batangas provincial government officials. (PNA photo courtesy of DBP)

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probinsyano

January 15th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Development and the balance of nature at Hamilo Coast
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Source: Malaya

Nasugbu, Batangas is the center of leisure real estate activity with the opening of Hamilo Coast’s Pico de Loro Country Club in May last year. The developer SM Land’s commitment to sustainability and environment conservation is brought to fore as the leisure community gains momentum toward full operation.

The Pico de Loro Cove community is now thriving, with the Beach Club component having opened earlier in the summer of 2009, and with units in the residential condominium clusters Jacana and Myna progressively being turned over since November 2009. Later phases Carola and Miranda are under construction, along with an exclusive boutique hotel to service club members and guests.

Pico de Loro offers a convenient brand of leisure living with its condo vacation homes and exclusive country club lifestyle. Being situated in a nature-rich locale such as Nasugbu, environmental sensitivity has been part of SM Land’s master plan from the get-go.

"On the development aspect, the immediate coastal land was barely touched, with no structure other than the Beach Club being built close to the shoreline. The planning intent was for a heightened beachfront experience, and the result is a nicely landscaped walk," said Herbert Herrero, SM Land project director for residential condos.

Herrero said that SM Land has implemented coastal resource monitoring and management necessarily to ensure the sustainable development of Pico de Loro. Their estate management group is responsible for implementing guidelines on beachfront activities so that members and residents can do in it on a sustainable manner.

As far as coral reefs are concerned, Herrero said check dives and coastal clean-ups are also periodically organized to get updates on the situation of the coral reefs.

Star Tuason, SM Land assistant vice president for estate management, said they have been given vital support by the government when three of its coves namely Pico de Loro, Etayo and Santelmo were declared as marine protected areas. "With the passage of the ordinance, SM Land can ensure the protection of the marine environment," he said.

"Aside from these, we have been working closely with World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) to educate the different communities that surround our development, such as on proper fishing methods that are non-destructive to the marine environment and other best practices. We’ve also seeded giant clams which acts as water filters that control the growth of algae which contribute to the rapid regeneration of corals," added Tuason.

He explained that the agreement with WWF-Philippines generally covers three areas, namely: coastal resource management, solid waste management, and exploration of use of alternative sources of energy.

To ensure sustainability in the community, Tuason said SM Land provided inputs in the design of the condominiums and site development primarily in energy-efficient building design through natural lighting and ventilation, and in master planning of the sewer disposal system.

Other concepts being explored are the re-use of sewage treatment plant (STP) discharge for irrigation, and use of lagoon’s subsoil drain for irrigation.

"Being proactive, we are also pursuing the development of alternative sources of energy through our solar-powered street lights and solar-assisted airconditioning units as our contribution to conserving our natural resources," said Tuason. SM Land also continues to undertake tree and mangrove planting activities to develop a sustainable community.

Another important aspect is the continuous empowerment and participation of the local Nasugbu communities, to imprint the significance of conserving and protecting Hamilo Coast’s natural resources. There is a Bantay Dagat program, where local fishermen volunteer to do patrolling activities along Hamilo Coast’s waters.

A relatively low-density and low-impact development, Herrero said the natural terrain was barely altered which has resulted in lots of open spaces and pathways that encourage casual walks. He said each building is required to drain waste water into a treatment plant.

Operation centers such as the country club, the beach club, the condos, and the hotel, all connect to a single treatment plant.

With the completion of condos and the opening of the country club, Herrero said SM Land is optimistic in implementing an even more efficient solid waste collection and disposal program.

"Ocean water, in the meantime, serves as the main source of water supply. Domestic wastewater is treated and partly re-used. The condominium buildings are well-lighted and well-ventilated, thus requiring less electricity during different times of the day," explained Herrero.

The man-made seawater lagoons were strictly lined with geotextile membranes to protect the underlying aquifers.

"Moving forward, together with SM Foundation, we are already laying the grounds for a masterplanned solid waste management system including the setting up of a vermicompost and materials recovery facility (MRF) which will benefit not only the development but also the community," said Tuason.

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william :D

January 15th, 2011, 10:30 PM

sana magkaroon ng isang package tour, na lilibutin ang Batangas at Mindoro..hehe, para yung turista sulit ang punta sa Pilipinas, unahin ilibot sa Batangas for 2 days then after 2 days naman sa Mindoro Oriental, mga beaches palang sa Batangas saka diving spots sulit na, isama pa kaya ang sa Mindoro. :cheers:

niknok

January 16th, 2011, 03:36 PM

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to all concerned who pass by coastal road, please post at DPWH facebook account to request postponement of Maynilad diggings along aguinaldo hi-way until after the completion of R1 MCTEP extension on March 2011. I have done that already, maybe we should flood them with our request.
di lang aguinaldo ang apektado niyan. coastal road - talaba - aguinaldo hiway.
kung naalala nyo pa ang dinanas natin nung isang taon, abot hanggang tambo ang trapik ng coastal road. Gusto nyo ba danasin ulit yun?

saintm

January 16th, 2011, 06:52 PM

Employees’ cooperative sponsor medical-dental

LOBO, Batangas, Jan. 16 (PIA) – Cough, colds and fever are some of the most common
illnesses that were treated with medicines and vitamins brought by doctors that participated in the medical and dental mission held recently in this municipality.
Moreover, the children enjoyed in partaking rice porridge, cup cakes, eggs and candies
distributed to them by the cooperative members. Some children asked the organizers when they will come again bringing such assistance like doctors which seldom visits the place.
The medical and dental mission and feeding program was sponsored by the Batangas
Agrarian Reform Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BAREMCOOP) in cooperation
with the Department of Agrarian Reform Employees Foundation Inc. (DAREFI).

saintm

January 16th, 2011, 06:53 PM

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kay ganda naman dito! :banana:

niknok

January 17th, 2011, 05:48 AM

http://www.facebook.com/dpwhco
To all concerned who pass by coastal road, please post at DPWH website to ask postponement of Maynilad diggings until after the target completion date of R1 MCTEP extension on March 2011. I have done that already, maybe we should flood them with our request.
di lang aguinaldo ang apektado niyan. They have already posted in newspapers that they will start tomorrow until July 2011.

We should also send request for postponement to Maynilad via email
E-mail Address : customer.helpdesk@mayniladwater.com.ph

probinsyano

January 18th, 2011, 04:43 PM

Crisis Mgt. Seminar & Hostage Taking Drill
January 10, 2010

Public Information Office
(043) 723 2344

Sa unang pagkakataon, sumailalim ng seminar ang Batangas City Police sa Crisis Management and Hostage Negotiation Seminar noong July 4-6 kasama ang Philipine National Red Cross Batangas Chapter, Bureau of Fire Protection at ang City Social Welfare and Development Office.

Layunin ng nasabing seminar na maihanda ang kapulisan sa lungsod sa pagtugon sa hostage situation kasunod ang leksyong nakuha sa kapalpakan ng pulis sa madugong hostage drama na nangyari sa Luneta Grand Stand kung saan maraming biktima ang napatay.

Kaugnay nito, isang hostage taking drill ang ginawa sa Plaza Mabini kung saan actual na narasan ng mga participants kung papaano kikilos sa ganitong sitwasyon.

Ayon kay Police Chief Inspector Juliet Rigat, deputy officer ng Batangas City PNP, importante sa kanila ang ganitong seminar sapagkat hindi imposibleng mangyari sa lungsod ang hostage taking incidents lalo nat merong international port dito.

Naging resource speaker si PCI Rex Malimban ng Regional Public Safety Management Batallion. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City)

probinsyano

January 18th, 2011, 05:07 PM

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probinsyano

January 19th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Batangas Provincial Government Charts 2011-2013 ELA

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Aimed at producing an integrated plan that contains the major development thrusts and priorities of both the executive and legislative branches towards a common vision for Batangas, the Provincial Government of Batangas held a 3-day seminar-workshop on the Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) Formulation 2011-2013 at Dusit Thani Hotel Makati on August 18-20, 2010.

The executive was represented by Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and the Provincial Department Heads, while the legislative was made up of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan board members, headed by Vice Governor Mark Leviste. Senator Ralph G. Recto also graced the event.

During the workshop, the provincial government’s vision and mission were revisited; issues and concerns of the five service areas of administrative, economic, environmental, social and valuing fundamentals were identified; goals and objectives were formulated; and priority programs, project and capacity development needs were prepared with supporting priority legislative measures.

In a message, the governor thanked the participants for the time and support that they afforded to this endeavor. She stressed that even if the body cannot realize all the things that are needed to be done, sincerity is the key to success in giving help to constituents.

The seminar was presided by Chief of Staff Pedrito M. Dijan, Jr. and facilitated by members of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Province of Batangas headed by Provincial Director Romulo A. Calvario. - Janneth Candor

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probinsyano

January 19th, 2011, 04:24 PM

Cement firm reactivates Batangas facility to meet demand

By Doris Dumlao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:12:00 01/18/2011

MANILA, Philippines—Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines has reactivated its terminal in Calaca, Batangas, in anticipation of robust private and public construction spending, which may translate to more business for the company.

Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President for Commercial Ed Sahagun announced Tuesday that the company recommissioned the facility, which had been mothballed since 1999, to increase its ability to meet the cement demands of Luzon.

“The Metro Luzon area is one of the growth centers of the country. The highways and urban centers being built in this area are proof of its economic potential and dynamism,” he said. “We have opened the Calaca facility to ensure the availability of our products to support these projects.”

Holcim had spent about P63 million to rehabilitate the facility, install modern operating systems and acquire new equipment, such as filters to reduce dust emissions when bagging cement. The company also leased a new vessel to serve the Calaca facility, transporting cement from its manufacturing plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental.

Sahagun explained that the company expected its logistics operations to become more efficient with the reactivation of its Calaca terminal.

Also, the facility would provide additional tax revenue for the local government, as well as provide employment to locals.

The Holcim official said that the Metro Luzon cement market, which includes the National Capital Region and Southern Tagalog region, was poised to grow further this year, driven by private and public construction spending.

As of the third quarter of 2010, Region IVA and the National Capital Region had the highest number of new construction projects, and accounted for 40 percent of total construction activities nationwide, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Construction spending in the two regions also accounted for 65.6 percent of total national construction expenditures during the quarter

probinsyano

January 19th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Batangas gets P1-billion loan for hospitals, roads
Written by admin Provincial News Jan 14, 2011

BATANGAS CITY – Good news to the people of Batangas province. They will soon have improved hospitals and roads.

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a P1-billion loan agreement with the Batangas provincial government headed by Governor Vilma Santos Recto to finance the province’s priority programs for community services and infrastructure development.

DBP president & chief executive officer Francisco Del Rosario Jr. said the loan is intended for projects in health care, education, infrastructure and facilities.

“The loan will support the construction and rehabilitation of hospitals in Lemery, Laurel, Lobo and Calatagan that will improve residents’ access to affordable and modern health care facilities,” he said.
Del Rosario said the loan will also enable the provincial government to rehabilitate road network by concreting some 48.18 kilometers of road.

“The said project is expected to help in spurring more business and tourism activities in Batangas,” he said.

Other projects to be funded by the loan include the construction of 41 classrooms in public schools, a school gymnasium and the improvement of the provincial prison.

“Part of the loan facility will also be used to fund the provincial government’s efforts to streamline its operations and improve the delivery of services to its constituents,” he added.

probinsyano

January 19th, 2011, 04:35 PM

DBP Grants P410-M Loan to Batangas Hospital
January 09, 2007

DBP signed last January 5 a P410-million term loan agreement with the Saint Frances Cabrini Medical Center (SFCMC) for the upgrading of the facilities and equipment of the Batangas-based hospital.

President & CEO Reynaldo G. David said the loan will finance the construction of a medical center building, a facility for cancer treatment, and the acquisition of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment.

He added that the construction of the medical center building will allow SFCMC to increase its bed capacity from 100 to 220. The construction of a cancer treatment facility and acquisition of modern radiotherapy equipment, meanwhile, will enable SFCMC to become the only institution to serve cancer patients in the Southern Luzon region.

President David also emphasized that the loan assistance is in line with the DBP’s thrust to promote the development of basic and critical social and human infrastructure projects, particularly in health care.

SFCMC is one of the top tertiary hospitals in Batangas province serving the Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, and Lipa areas, as well as nearby towns in Laguna. It is the preferred health services provider of some 250 companies, and has established linkages with respected international health organizations.

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January 19th, 2011, 05:45 PM

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January 19th, 2011, 05:47 PM

Vilma Santos orders creation of Verde Island Passage protection team
By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—To protect its coastal waters, the province of Batangas created a special team that will specifically guard its bay area against illegal fishing and other attacks on marine life in the Verde Island Passage.

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto signed an executive order creating the Batangas Environment Response Team (BERT), which will be composed of law enforcement agencies, provincial officials, and 13 local government units representing the province’s coastal municipalities.

BERT will be divided into four clusters: Batangas Bay, Balayan Bay, Talim Bay, and Tayabas Bay.

Executive Order 2011-02 also officially adopted a marine law enforcement strategy. A budget of P1 million will be allocated yearly for the law enforcement team through the provincial government fund. The government is also expected to purchase equipment for the team.

Prior to the Executive Order, the Batangas Bantay Dagat (Sea Watch) network, composed of volunteer fish wardens, has worked with local officials and police in enforcing marine and fishery laws. There are around 300 deputized Bantay Dagat members in Batangas province, and about 900 in the entire Verde Island Passage.

“Being guardians of the rich marine biodiversity of the Verde Island Passage is something that we are very proud of and that we take very seriously,” said Recto. “This is just one of the efforts that we have undertaken and will continue to undertake to sustain these rich biological resources and ensure that the people continue to benefit from it.”

Batangas is part of the Verde Island Passage, an area with rich fishing grounds and ecotourism attractions and which is recognized as the world’s “center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity.”

Illegal fishing, however, continue to be a problem in many of the municipalities. The formation of the provincial Bantay Dagat network as well as MPA networks facilitated cooperation and information exchange that improved efforts to apprehend and deter illegal fishers.

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Thoughts on Batangas Lomi
By GENE GONZALEZ
December 15, 2010, 11:12am

If there is one place in the country where the local residents hold one particular food item to such high regard and close to their hearts, it is in Batangas. And boy, do the Batangueños love their lomi! They can’t seem to get enough of this dish that spells comfort in every spoonful with its gravy-like tasty broth, the thick egg noodles, the various meats, sausage, meatballs, and egg drop combinations and the various textures of chicharon generously topped on this soup that one can find on several favorite places. Ask Batangueños where to find the best lomi, and they will point out their preferred lomi-style with each district having their own peculiarities. For example, I have heard of a much sought after lomi from Ibaan where the “basic soup stock” or the caldo is reputedly made from pigeon to form a rich soup base. To someone from Batangas, the caldo is the heart of the lomi and the pancit or fried noodles it serves. It is also quite unique that fried noodles such as miki or bihon or even tapsi plates are accompanied by rich, oftentimes dark stock of sautéed vegetables, garlic, and onion soup base for slurping in between mouthfulls of noodles or fried rice.
Though Batangas province seems to be a sizeable area to explore I did get to try a few places in the capital city of Batangas with some foodie friends Christian Mercado and Hot and Cold Café owner Jericho Cabral who took us on a lomi sampling.
Batangas lomi is generally a little darker than the Manila or Northern Luzon style. The way to eat it Batangueño style is to transfer it from bowl to shallow plate in order to cool it readily but prevent the starch from breaking down too fast so that one can enjoy its comforting, consoling, and of course stomach-filling attributes.
Of the many lomi places we visited, I took fancy to three places in Batangas City which I dream of going back to:
Megalicious - is on the main highway right past SM Hypermart. This nipa hut structure beside Mega subdivision underneath some tall trees has a very provincial feel. A giant bowl of rich flavored lomi thickened by eggs with home-made quekiam, meatballs, pork slivers, and topped with lots of crushed chicharon and hard-boiled egg is served with a side dish of toasted garlic and fresh shallots. A dip of soy sauce, calamansi, and chili complete this 65-peso bowl that is good for two.
Emjaykas - is a sari-sari store cum canteen that caters to students and patrons of the auto repair shop beside it. Also located right past SM Hypermart and Eternal Gardens Memorial Park on the main highway, Emjaykas also serves a delicious Batangas-style goto with a variety of offal cuts and a generous sprinkling of fresh sliced scallions. Their lomi has a strong full flavored broth and also quite liberal on the topping with whole chunks of chicharon and eggs. This lomi, I believe, is best eaten with chili, patis, and calamansi which highlights the powerful caldo base for its soup stock.
Jhorjanes - There are two outlets, one at the very end of the Batangas exit of the Star Tollway, and the other in front of the Batangas Sports Complex. The dark shiny lomi has quail eggs and homemade meatballs with slivers of pork and also a generous topping of chicharon. The flavors are balanced and subtle in style rather than their more up front competitors.

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This articles got my attention and the author mentions that only Batangueños know where to find the best place to eat lomi.

Kabayan, Where can I find the best Lomi in Batangas?

From Eartern Batangas to Western Batangas, Lomi is a craving that has withstood centuries of supperdom, never waning in the province’s tastes, while simultaneously allowing room for creative evolution.
As our Province’s dish of choice, Lomi outpaces the burger in Mcdo or Jollibee and out-souls the pizza pie. Whether made by small-town cooks or big-city chefs, whether eaten minutes after cooking or as chilled leftovers from the cooler, this one dish, above all, holds a wistful and enduring draw: its ability to comfort.

Again, Kabayan, Where can I find the most delicious Lomi in Batangas?

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January 20th, 2011, 05:09 PM

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Batangas Racing Circuit is a permanent circuit in Barrio Maligaya, Rosario, Batangas, Philippines. The circuit is 3.4km long and held a round of Formula Toyota, Toyota Corolla Cup, National Touring Car, Motorcycle Road Racing in Philippines.

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The racing track is rated FIA grade 4.

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For the last ten years of the BRC, continuos upgrading of facilities were undertaken. In 2006, the new Drag Racing tower was built at the Starting Line of the Drag Strip to house the Timing Systems and the Secreatriat. Walls were built around the circuit, per instruction of the FIA to ensure further safety.

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As the Philippine Motorsports heading towards maturity, enthusiasts may expect continous upgrading of BRC facilities to cope up with the new regulations set by world governing bodies to ensure safety of the drivers and riders as well as spectators who flocked the circuit and the Corporate Sponsors who invest their finances and continually support and believe in the vision of the Batangas Racing Circuit.

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probinsyano

January 21st, 2011, 02:42 AM

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Taal, Batangas is one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial towns of the country. And it's home to a good number of heroes of the Philippine Revolution including the principal seamstress of the Philippine flag, Marcela Mariño Agoncillo.

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At the heart of Taal is the Taal Basilica, dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and said to be the biggest Catholic church in Asia. In front of it is the Taal Municipal Hall which was built during the Spanish colonial period. Scattered around town are dozens of ancestral homes, old school buildings and other heritage structures. Which is why the town is perfect for a walking tour.

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Last Sunday, we got to visit three heritage houses during our walking tour including the Villavicencio House and the adjacent Villavicencio "Wedding Gift" House, as well as the Marcela Agoncillo House which is a National Historical Landmark. In fact, Taal has at least seven National Historical Landmarks including the Taal Basilica, Taal Municipal Hall, and Escuela Pia.

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Entrance fees to the houses are Php50 per head which is usually included in the walking tour fee. And take note that many of the houses are only accessible through the these walking tours.

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From the Villavicencio Houses, you can walk down to the Caysasay Shrine through the centuries-old San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps. Also in Taal are the homes of Gregorio Agoncillo and Leon Apacible also National Historical Landmarks.

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Thoughts on Batangas Lomi
By GENE GONZALEZ
December 15, 2010, 11:12am

If there is one place in the country where the local residents hold one particular food item to such high regard and close to their hearts, it is in Batangas. And boy, do the Batangueños love their lomi! They can’t seem to get enough of this dish that spells comfort in every spoonful with its gravy-like tasty broth, the thick egg noodles, the various meats, sausage, meatballs, and egg drop combinations and the various textures of chicharon generously topped on this soup that one can find on several favorite places. Ask Batangueños where to find the best lomi, and they will point out their preferred lomi-style with each district having their own peculiarities. For example, I have heard of a much sought after lomi from Ibaan where the “basic soup stock” or the caldo is reputedly made from pigeon to form a rich soup base. To someone from Batangas, the caldo is the heart of the lomi and the pancit or fried noodles it serves. It is also quite unique that fried noodles such as miki or bihon or even tapsi plates are accompanied by rich, oftentimes dark stock of sautéed vegetables, garlic, and onion soup base for slurping in between mouthfulls of noodles or fried rice.
Though Batangas province seems to be a sizeable area to explore I did get to try a few places in the capital city of Batangas with some foodie friends Christian Mercado and Hot and Cold Café owner Jericho Cabral who took us on a lomi sampling.
Batangas lomi is generally a little darker than the Manila or Northern Luzon style. The way to eat it Batangueño style is to transfer it from bowl to shallow plate in order to cool it readily but prevent the starch from breaking down too fast so that one can enjoy its comforting, consoling, and of course stomach-filling attributes.
Of the many lomi places we visited, I took fancy to three places in Batangas City which I dream of going back to:
Megalicious - is on the main highway right past SM Hypermart. This nipa hut structure beside Mega subdivision underneath some tall trees has a very provincial feel. A giant bowl of rich flavored lomi thickened by eggs with home-made quekiam, meatballs, pork slivers, and topped with lots of crushed chicharon and hard-boiled egg is served with a side dish of toasted garlic and fresh shallots. A dip of soy sauce, calamansi, and chili complete this 65-peso bowl that is good for two.
Emjaykas - is a sari-sari store cum canteen that caters to students and patrons of the auto repair shop beside it. Also located right past SM Hypermart and Eternal Gardens Memorial Park on the main highway, Emjaykas also serves a delicious Batangas-style goto with a variety of offal cuts and a generous sprinkling of fresh sliced scallions. Their lomi has a strong full flavored broth and also quite liberal on the topping with whole chunks of chicharon and eggs. This lomi, I believe, is best eaten with chili, patis, and calamansi which highlights the powerful caldo base for its soup stock.
Jhorjanes - There are two outlets, one at the very end of the Batangas exit of the Star Tollway, and the other in front of the Batangas Sports Complex. The dark shiny lomi has quail eggs and homemade meatballs with slivers of pork and also a generous topping of chicharon. The flavors are balanced and subtle in style rather than their more up front competitors.

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This articles got my attention and the author mentions that only Batangueños where to find the best lomi.

Kabayan, Where can I find the best Lomi in Batangas?

From Eartern Batangas to Western Batangas, Lomi is a craving that has withstood centuries of supperdom, never waning in the province’s tastes, while simultaneously allowing room for creative evolution.
As our Province’s dish of choice, Lomi outpaces the burger in Mcdo or Jollibee and out-souls the pizza pie. Whether made by small-town cooks or big-city chefs, whether eaten minutes after cooking or as chilled leftovers from the cooler, this one dish, above all, holds a wistful and enduring draw: its ability to comfort.

Again, Kabayan, Where can I find the most delicious Lomi in Batangas?

This question has not been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer.

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January 22nd, 2011, 06:41 AM

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January 22nd, 2011, 07:38 AM

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January 22nd, 2011, 04:24 PM

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Pagkatapos na maging Presidente sa ilalim ng pananakop ng mga Hapon, si Ginoong Jose. Laurel ay narihang bilang isang mambabatas na advocated babae karapatan sa pagboto. Siya ay isa sa mga taong bumoto sa pabor ng Hare-mayroon-cutting Batas, at sponsored ang Bill of Rights sa saligang-batas ng Pilipinas. Noong taon 1951, siya ay muling nahalal bilang senador. Sa taon 1953, siya ay hinirang ni Ramon Magsaysay bilang Chairman ng Economics Mission sa Estados Unidos. Siya ay naka-sign ang kasunduan na tinatawag na ang Laurel-Langley kasunduan sa Enero 1, 1956. ito ay siya na itinatag sa Economics Nation Development Authority (NEDA) at ng Pilipinas Banking Corporation. Bilang isang tagapagturo, itinatag niya ang Lyceum ng Pilipinas at maging sa kanselor emeritus ng Nation guro College. Sa Nobyembre 6, 1956 José P. Laurel ay namatay ng pagpalya ng puso sa manila.

link: http://talambuhay.net/jose-p-laurel/

probinsyano

January 22nd, 2011, 04:51 PM

Upgrade Signal Lights sa Batangas City
Public Information Office
January 18, 2010

May mga bagong signal lights ngayon ang mga pangunahing kalsada sa poblacion ng Batangas City at ang mga ito ay mas moderno, matipid sa kuryente at mas magtatagal ang gamit kumpara sa dating ginagamit na bulb lights.

Ang mga ito ay light-emiting diode na mayroong time plan na nagbibigay ng specific time kung kalian hihinto o tatakbo ang mga sasakyan ganon din sa pedestrian. Forty-three seconds and itinalaga kapag "stop" o red light at 32 seconds naman kapag "go" o green light. Sa ganitong paraan ay maiiwasan ang beating the red light na isa sa mga common traffic violations.

Ayon kay Arch. Fe Vellon, hepe ng Transportation Development and Regulatory Office, panahon na para palitan ang mga lumang signal lights na halos 13 taon ng ginagamit sapagkat malimit na itong masira at wala na ring available na spare parts.

Ang limang upgraded signal lights ay inilagay sa kahabaan ng P. Burgos St.,Calicanto junction, at mga kalye na malapit sa P.Burgos tulad ng D. Silang St., Evangelista St., Rizal Ave. at D. Silang corner Rizal Ave. (Formosa).

Binigyang diin din ni Vellon na napakalaking tulong sa traffic management ang pagkakaroon ng mga signal lights sapagkat naiibsan nito ang sobrang pagbubuhul-buhol ng trapiko lalo na pag rush hour. Mas safe din ito para sa mga pedestrian kung sila ay susunod lamang sa signal.

Nanawagan din sya sa mga tao na maging disiplinado sa kalsada sapagkat mahalaga ito upang maging maayos ang daloy ng trapiko. (Dimpy Lontoc-Matienzo, PIO Batangas City)

saintm

January 22nd, 2011, 08:57 PM

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 02:02 AM

wow ang sarap naman nyan!!!

Ito pa ang pinagmamalaki ng Batanguenio ay ang Special famous Batangas Bulalo, a hearty bowl of warm bulalo soup complete vegetables, and a massive portion of beef and bone, just the way bulalo should be. And don’t forget the “utak” or bone marrow.

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Batangas is definitely one of the places to visit this coming holy week. Not only because they have their beautiful beaches that not that far from Manila and mostly because of their famous cuisine the “BULALO”. Bulalo is native to the province of Batangas. Batangas roads are lined with restaurants and carinderia’s with bulalo as their specialty. Maybe because Batangas has many beef cattle ranching industry or the cattle raising region and the main ingredients of bulalo are beef bone marrow and beef shank with meat. The beef shank is cook for several hours until the meat is fork-tender. Bulalo are made onions, garlics, cobs of corn, potatoes, Baguio beans, saging na saba and cabbage. Bulalo is best serve hot with plain rice and fish sauce and siling labuyo for dip. It is best complemented by the marrow that is tapped out of the bone. This restaurant in Sto.Tomas, Batangas became a traveller’s favorite stopover because of the their famous Batangas bulalo.

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Source: http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Famous-Batangas-Bulalo

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January 23rd, 2011, 02:45 AM

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There are lots of Batangas foods you’ll love. Batangueños are skilled cooks, and fiestas around the towns and barrios will show you their competence in cooking. Barrio Fiesta’s are very common in Batangas during the month of May. Actually, you can go around the whole month of year, in different barrios celebrating their respective fiesta.

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One of them is Lechon (roasted pig) is the Phillipines most sought after dish. But, you should try lechon, the batangas way. Batangueños has a different way in roasting the pig. To preserve the crispy skin of the pig. The sauce has a special ingredient, which makes the lechon a sumptuous delicacy in Batangas. But, for those who are concerned with their diet, lechon has a high level of cholesterol fat.

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January 23rd, 2011, 03:17 AM

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One of Batangas food specialty is kalderetang Batangas (stewed pork or goat meat). Cooked with tomato sauce, green and red pepper, potatoes, and other spices. I suggest that you try this dish during your visit to Batangas.

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January 23rd, 2011, 04:16 AM

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Tapang Taal (jerked pork) is a breakfast Batangas food. It is served with fried garlic rice, sunny side up egg and achara or atsara (pickled papaya). But you should try how it is being prepared in Taal. Served with hot tablea tsokolate (cocoa chocolate) poured in rice. I suggest you try this when you visit the town of Taal and be sure you stop on their market and buy the famous tapang Taal.

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January 23rd, 2011, 04:38 AM

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Batangueños has a different way of cooking adobo (meat cooked in vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and soy sauce). Adobo is usually cooked with soy sauce in most parts of the Philippines. But, in Batangas yellow ginger is used, instead of soy sauce. Making adobo in Batangas with a distinctive color of yellowish green.

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January 23rd, 2011, 04:57 AM

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A popular Batangas dish among batangueños is sinaing na tulingan (boiled tuna). The fish once cooked can last for days without refrigeration. Cooked in palayok (earthenware pot) for at least 4 hours.

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probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 05:19 AM

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Maliputo fish can only be found in Taal Lake. According to the people around the area, the fish talakitok, a seawater fish, when it enters the Pansipit River and make its way to Taal Lake, becomes a fish called maliputo. This fish has delightful milky taste and usually cooked as sinigang, (boiled with tamarind and different vegetables) or grilled, served with bagoong Balayan (anchovy). This fish is rare, making it a delightful Batangas food.

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probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 03:10 PM

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Tawilis another fish found only in Taal Lake is a small fish. Usually cooked deep-fried, and served with bagoong Balayan and green mangoes.

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Sardinella Tawilis Fish

Sardinella tawilis or tawilis, which is often called and known throughout the province of Batangas is a freshwater fish found only in Taal Lake.

Taal Lake in the earlier times was called Lake Bonbon and the third largest in the Philippines. The lake contains relatively little plant life and nutrients in its waters but rich in dissolved oxygen. It has an average depth of over 100 meters and drains through Pansipit River into Balayan Bay.

The fish is said to be distinctive, because it is the only Clupeidae family of fishes that is known to live in freshwater. It is deemed to have closed in when the lake was shaped during a volcanic eruption 240 years ago.

Tawilis is a small fish that grows to a full size at around 15 centimeters and weighs about 27 grams. The young fish develop at a level of 2 centimeters a month, and mature at a length of an average 8 centimeters in four months. This is according to a fisheries biologist of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Inland Fisheries Research Station (BFAR-IFRS).

Other interesting facts about the fish is that, it breeds all year round and lay eggs the most during the summer months from March to June when water temperature is high. Their eggs are gluey and are mostly seen in plants and rocks around the edge of the lake. The fish feed mostly on zooplankton and small crustacean.

The tawilis is one of the most sought after fish dish in most parts of Batangas because of its good taste. And the batangueños has different ways in cooking the endemic fish from Taal Lake.

The most common and very popular among restaurants around Batangas is the fried and crispy tawilis. Usually served with bagoong Balayan (anchovy) with unripe mangoes, tomatoes and onions. However some prefer to dip it with vinegar. And eaten from head to tail.

Other common way of cooking the fish is by broiling it in coal or coconut husk. It also best served with bagoong Balayan with unripe mangoes, tomatoes and onions. Although the fish will not be that crispy when broiled, however the meat of the fish is much tastier.

Another common recipe among batangueños is the sinaing na pinais na tawilis (boiled and wrapped in banana leaves tawilis fish). The fish is cook for a couple of hours in earthen pot with low heat until the tawilis fish is soft and tender to eat. The fish can be eaten from head to tail, and usually eaten with a side dish of grilled eggplant with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and bagoong balayan (anchovy).

There are countless ways in preparing the fish and one method in cooking the fish is by cooking it in vinegar, garlic and salt. And is commonly called around Batangas as paksiw na tawilis.

With the countless ways in cooking the endemic fish, the fish is now in the list of endangered species. And the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is pointing to over fishing as one of the probable cause.

However, the proliferation of fish cages in Taal Lake is another reason why the tawilis numbers are dwindling. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the unused feeds and waste of the cages found inside the lake has contributed to the degradation of the water quality of the lake. It was observed; that fishes caught in the lake has mud-like taste.

It will be a pity, if the province will totally lose these natural wonders that God has created and the province of Batangas is proud off. And I’m sure every batangueño will cooperate to preserve the natural wonders that God has provided the province.

Link: http://www.batangas-philippines.com/tawilis.html

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 03:19 PM

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Ang suman ay kinikilala sa Batangas ito ay karaniwang kinakain bilang isang meryenda. Ang bibingka ay nagsilbi para sa almusal sa karamihan ng mga bayan at nanilbihan sa hot chocolate tablea (kakaw na tsokolate). Bukod sa ang mainit na tsokolate ang kapeng barako ay isang paboritong ihain para sa masarap meryenda.

Tuwing may fiestas at mga espesyal na okasyon, ang suman ay nagsilbi bilang panghimagas na sa paligid ang iba't-ibang mga bayan ng Batangas.

Ang malagkit rice o kanin na malagkit ay dapat na malinis. Ang isa pang lihim sa pag gawa ng suman ay ang mababang apoy sa pagluluto ng malagkit bigas upang maiwasan ang pagkasunog ng bigas sa ilalim ng kawali. Ang isang payo ay maaari mong itago ang suman sa iyong freezer upang panatilihin ang kasariwaan nito. Ang kailangan mo lamang gawin ay ilagay ang rice cakes direkta sa steamers at pasingawin ng 10 minuto. At para sa mga pritong suman, dapat mong matunaw ang rice cakes para sa hindi bababa sa 30 minuto bago Pagprito sa kanila.

May mga iba't-ibang suman sa buong Pilipinas. At kung ano ang gumagawa ng katangi-tangi ang mga ito sa iba pang mga suman sa paligid ng Pilipinas ay ang natatanging chewy matamis na lasa.

Ang suman ay karaniwang matatagpuan sa mga pampublikong pamilihan at bus terminal sa paligid ng Batangas. Ang mga suman ay karaniwang nakalagay sa malaking bilao kapag ibinebenta ng mga lokal na tagabaryo.

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 03:45 PM

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Tara, tayo’y maglupak!

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Ano ang usual gimik or trip nyo ng barkada ngayon? Uso pa ga ang lupakan? Mukhang kasabay ng pagsulpot ng mga malls and other pasyalan dito sa atin sa probinsya at sa mga kalapit lalawigan, ay ang pagkawala ng sa palagay namin ay isang napakagandang bonding gimik for barkadas, ang paglulupak.

Baka naman di na rin alam ng ilan sa atin kung ano ang nilupak? May dalawang uri ng nilupak, merong nilupak na kamote (usually kamoteng kahoy) at nilupak na saging na saba. Gumagamit ng lusong (huge wooden mortar and pestle) sa paglulupak. Gamit ang mabigat na lusong na ito, binabayo ang nilagang kamote o saging para mas maging pino. Inihahalo na rin minsan ang mantikilya, gatas at asukal para mas luminamnam.

Sa paglipas ng panahon, nagkaroon ng iba’t ibang bersyon ang nilupak. Nagsulputan na rin ang iba’t ibang recipes. Merong may pinipig, minsan may latik, at kung anu ano pang mga toppings gaya ng keso na mas magpapasarap dito. Mas naging madali na rin ang paggawa nito, good bye lusong na tayo dahil sa makabagong teknolohiya.

Pero bakit nga ga ito gustong gustong gawin ng mga kabataan noon bukod sa pag-oouting sa Lemery? (hehe) Bakit hindi na ito nangyayari ngayon? As we can see, everything is instant now. Kahit saan yata makakabili ka na ng nilupak. Sa palagay ko ay nagpapasaya sa barkada ang preparation at pounding part o yung pagbabayo. Yung pagtatalop ng kamote o saba, Yung pag usong sa lusong. Yung shifting sa pagbabayo. at yung mga huntahan at walang humpay na tawanan in between all these. And lastly, yung pagkain rin ng nilupak na inilatag sa bilao na sinapnan ng dahon ng saging.

Ngayong panahong ito, maririnig kaya natin ulit ang: “Tara! Tayo’y maglupak,” mukhang hindi na yata.

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Link: http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/tara-tayoy-maglupak/

william :D

January 23rd, 2011, 03:47 PM

^^WOW! na-mi-miss ko na yang LUPAK! ayos yang post mo sir! haha
sa Mindoro uso din yang nilupak, yung saging na saba, kupo! the best! :eat: :eat: :eat:

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 04:17 PM

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Sinukmani is one of the famous Filipino meriendas (I even consider this a dessert) made of sticky rice cooked in sugar (I don’t know if they have other ingredients for this)

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Enjoy the Sinukmani Festival of Rosario, Batangas

Every June 09, the Sinukmani Festival is held in the town of Rosario, Batangas. All the 48 barangays of the aforementioned town, headed by its respective barangay officials participate in this annual feast.

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Rosario is one of the municipality of Batangas. Rice is the major crops planted in the municipality that’s why it is also called as the “Rice Granary of Batangas”.

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This year they celebrated their 322nd founding anniversary with “sinukmani”, a local rice delicacy as the center of attraction. Sinukmani Festival is held every 9th of June to commemorate the especial day. No wonder they choose sinukmani as their pride and highlight festival, considering that they produces rice for the region. Local residents of around 200 establishments were able to make 462 meters of sinukmani stretching on the street. On top of this rice delicacy are peanuts, marshmallows, crispy rice and coconut shavings.

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The celebration was celebrated successfully this year with the participation of all its barangays. Dance competition was held in the plaza with 15 participants coming from different municipalities and schools. Each participants were clad in costumes made of rice sacks, bilao and wooven mats.

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Link: http://www.batanggenyo.net/2010/12/sinukmani-festival-ng-rosario-batangas.html

jcruze057

January 23rd, 2011, 04:33 PM

matanong ko lang...bakit sa province nyo wala man lang ni isang skyscraper sa downtown nyo?

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 04:39 PM

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Tinapa Capital of the Philippines

Excited the people were, the Department of Agriculture introduced the skills and proper training for the people in the coastal areas in making tinapa and assisted to start business. Right after, they aimed to create a wide market for the new industry and promotion, thus the birth of the Tinapahan Festival.

Since no town in the Philippines has claimed to be the Tinapa Capital of the Philippines, through continous effort, Lemery has earned the title. They may be the country’s producer of best tinapa.

Compared to the usual reason to celebrate a festival, as commemorating something that has been an integral to the life and culture of a place, the Tinapahan Festival is the reverse, using the festivity to incorporate the celebration to the lives and culture.

Soon, street pageant and group dancing competition were organized. On the morning of May 1, the people of Lemery has celebrated their first festival as the street pageant paraded and danced in the thoroughfares, and converged into a humble court at the back of the municipal hall.

Floats from private sectors populated the streets while contingents of the local governmnent walked in bright yellow peasant costumes.

Main part of the parade was a competition for the court dancing tilt, participated by five schools of the town. The competition began in the court where contestants made good use of any tow of the things used in making tinapa such as fish nets, bilao of fishes, baskets, and round bamboo.

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The people of Lemery in Batangas dance in the streets in celebration of the feast of the humble smoked fish called the tinapa that fed multitude of peasants and laborers. The Tinapahan Festival takes center stage in this part of the country during the 14th of May, a three-day affair that showcases a trade fair of agro-industrial products, lectures about livestock raising and food processing, and food demo competition.

The Tinapahan Festival is held every year not only to pay tribute to the smoked fish business, Lemery’s primary industry, but to boost Batangas’ local tourism, which provide livelihood to the people of Batangas.

What was used to be a food for the poor, is now enjoyed by many, tinapa could be made varying from galunggong, bangus, tilapia, and many others. The fish is smoked to its golden color with its scent comparable to a bamboo and the sea.

One of th costal towns of Batangas province, Lemery is known for its beaches and resorts. During summer months, the resorts are occupied to the full.

Lemery used to be picture of somewhat a shanty town with no commodities to sell except stalls of few food and beverages. In the heat of the beaches, families sprout in the resorts, bringing the whole house, coolers, kitchenwares, even karaoke machines. Clothes hanged in the clothesline serves as dividers for privacy. A common scene people used to know of Lemery aside from being the place where many people would go to buy and sell produce, as it is the mercantile of eight neighboring towns that include Alitagtag, San Nicolas, Taal, Sta. Teresita, Alitagtag, San Luis, Calaca, Agoncillo, and Cuenca

Big developments in the town has started recently such as the construction of Fantasy World, an amusement park covering a land of 38 hectares, and the Leisure Farms, a project to create a community dedicated to organic farming and clean lifestyle.

Fishing season in Lemery starts from November to May. Bountiful catch of tulingan, galunggong, tamban, dampilas, milkfish, among many others are unselfishly blessed by the sea. So abundant the harvests are that fishermen usually sell a substantial portion at very low price. With this, the local government introduced the tinapa-making business, a solution to the excess catch.

probinsyano

January 23rd, 2011, 04:56 PM

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Merienda or Kakanin ng Batangas. There are lots of these all over the province. Since Batangueños love to eat, there are numerous goodies our foreign guests ought to try.

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Aside from the nilupak (snack made from cassava) and suman (rice cake), our tourist friends should try the puto bumbong. The eats made from glutinous rice and steamed cooked in bamboo tubes. The purple colored food is served with butter or margarine, grated coconut and sugar. Wrapped in wilted banana leaves to keep them warm and yummy.

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Puto Bumbong Steam Cooker - Batangas snacks

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There are at least two types of bibingka (rice cake) that I know. I would start with the more popular bibingka galapong (rice flour). The bibingka or rice cake blend is set on top of the banana leaves inside an open clay pot. Then hot coals are placed below and on top to bake it. Topped with red salted duck eggs, cheese, butter and grated coconut.

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Next is the bibingka malagkit (glutinous). It is made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, coconut cream and sugar. The mixture is placed in a baking pan lined with banana leaves. Baked until the crust turns golden brown. The taste of bibingka malagkit is similar with the suman, another type of rice cake.

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Here are other merienda or small meal you must try when you visit the province of Batangas.

Pinindot or ginataang bilo-bilo is a tepid dessert soup made of coconut milk and sweet rice balls. Usually stuffed with taro root, sweet potato, jackfruit and purple yum. It is a white colored soup, a little bit sweet and creamy. Served in cups or bowls.

Kalamay a sweet rice cake usually eaten as desert or as a snack. It is golden brown in color and made of glutinous rice, coconut, sugar and margarine. The delicacy is sweet, chewy and nutty in taste.

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Palitaw if translated in English means to surface or float up, but it is a kind of chow when cooked floats on the casserole. The sweet rice cake color is white, soft and sticky. Made of rice flour and rolled into grated coconut, sesame seeds and sugar.

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Suman tamales is cooked steamed and made from powdered rice flour, coconut milk, ground peanuts, chicken, pork, and boiled eggs. It is wrapped in banana leaves in a rectangular form. The suman tamales has a strong sharp taste, spicy and a little bit salty.

Writing the different snacks made me hungry, and crave for some suman tamales and a cup of Batangas brewed coffee.

Link:http://www.batangas-philippines.com/snacks.html

probinsyano

January 24th, 2011, 03:16 AM

Maganda nga sa Taal. Buti at may makakainan na diyan. Duon sa may palengke.

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Maganda nga sa Taal. Buti at may makakainan na diyan. Duon sa may palengke.

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Kabayan, ito ang pitong Heritage tour package ng Batangas

Take on a journey to a bit of the rich and cultural heritage of the province. See the magnificent sights around the different towns, where historical landmarks, shrines and museums display the mementos of the famous heroic sons and daughters of Batangas.

Be enchanted and travel back in time most especially at Taal Heritage Town. Marvel at the well preserved ancestral houses dating back to the Spanish bygone era. Other remarkable stone houses of the “principalias and ilustrados” can be found in the towns of Lipa, Calaca, San Juan, and Balayan.

Here are the notable historical landmarks found in Batangas:

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1. Casa de Segunda (Luz-Katigbak Ancestral House), Lipa City

Lying at 198 Calle Rizal, Lipa City is Casa de Segunda, the ancestral home of the prominent Luz and Katigbak clans of Lipa. The house is named after Segunda Solis Katigbak, known in history as the national hero Dr.Jose P. Rizal’s primer amor (first love). Furthermore, the Casa is a typical 1880s Spanish colonial structure that has been adapted to tropical climates and was declared by the National Historical Commission as a heritage site for having harbored generations of artists, poets, and persons of learning and education.

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2. Acosta-Pastor Ancestral House

Along C. Tirona St., is a turn of the century residence formerly owned by Don Alejo Acosta, Capitan del Bario of Batangas in 1883. Now owned by a descendant of the latter, lawyer Antonio Acosta Pastor, its huge antesala was used as a social salon during the American regime. It was the site of an assassination attempt on American Governor (and later U.S. President) William H. Taft. The sniper’s bullet is still visible in one of the house’s doors.

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3. Taal Heritage Town

The town of Taal is an enchanting colonial period village nestled on a hill overlooking Balayan Bay. Unique among other Philippine towns, Taal boasts a line of numerous well-preserved Antillan and art-deco period stone houses, as well as, old churches and historical landmarks associated with many key events of the Philippine Revolution. Moreover, it is the famed embroidery capital of the region, with many skilled artisans producing delicately embroidered native cloth in fine, intricate designs. It is also home to the popular Batangas “balisong”, the famous fan knife and Panocha, truly a fine gastronomic delicacy.

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4. Doña Marcela Mariño Agoncillo Ancestral House

One of the major attractions of Taal, bulit in the 18th century and formerly owned by Don Andres Mariño. It was the birthplace and ancestral home of Doña Marcela Mariño Agoncillo. She is known in history as the woman who sewed the first official Filipino Flag during the Philippine Revolution.

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5. Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House

A declared historical landmark, Apacible Museum is an ancestral home located in Taal, Batangas. It showcases the collection of heirlooms and memorabilia belonging to Leon and Matilde Apacible’s family. These include household items and furniture. Centuries-old artifacts found in the Batangas area and relics of historical events are on display.

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6. Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio Ancestral House

The ancestral house is owned by the prominent Villavicencio clan of Taal, originally by the matriarch Doña Gliceria Villavicencio as a gift from her husband Don Eulalio Villavicencio. She was merited as the “General Sponsor of the Revolutionary Forces of 1896″ for contributing so much morally and materially to support the Filipino struggle for independence against Spain and the United States. The Villavicencio house served as a refuge of battle-weary soldiers but also the secret meeting place of the revolutionary leaders where important decisions were made.

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7. Don Gregorio Agoncillo Ancestral House

The early 20th century ancestral house of Don Gregorio Agoncillo is among the interesting heritage houses in Taal. Don Gregorio was an active supporter of the Philippine Revolution against the colonial government during the Spanish period. The revolutionary hero also launched the modernization program of the sugar industry in Batangas, which catapulted the economy of the province into new heights during his time. Aside from the intricate antique items and old interiors, another interesting discovery inside the house was it was also the home of Marcela Agoncillo, the principal seamstress of the first and official flag of the Philippines.

link: http://tours.wowbatangas.com/batangas-tours/heritage-tours/

probinsyano

January 24th, 2011, 03:38 AM

^^WOW! na-mi-miss ko na yang LUPAK! ayos yang post mo sir! haha
sa Mindoro uso din yang nilupak, yung saging na saba, kupo! the best! :eat: :eat: :eat:

Ito pa Kabayan, ang matamis na Panocha ng Taal

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Peanut panocha, also spelled panutsa in the Philippines is a cousin of penuche. Penuche, origin is Nahuatl (Mexican), are fudgy candies made with brown sugar, heavy cream, milk, and chopped nuts. The Batangas panocha however are made of whole peanuts and very dark raw sugar, also called panucha shaped in a coconut shell and sold by the pair.

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Linkt: http://oggi-icandothat.blogspot.com/2008/04/peanut-panocha-penuche.html

probinsyano

January 24th, 2011, 06:27 AM

matanong ko lang...bakit sa province nyo wala man lang ni isang skyscraper sa downtown nyo?

Kabayan, downtown pa lamang ng Lemery, Batangas ang may post dito.

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probinsyano

-SNPKLSDMBLDR-

January 24th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Fil-Estate, Megaworld to develop tourism community in Tagaytay
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 01/24/2011 7:34 PM

MANILA, Philippines - A new integrated residential-resort development in Tagaytay will soon rise after two real estate companies decided to pursue the project.

In separate disclosures to the stock exchange on Jan. 24, Sobrepeña-led Fil-Estate Land, Inc. and Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp said they have teamed up to develop a world-class tourism-oriented project called "Twin Lakes," a 1,149 hectares

"Fil-Estate has just commenced the master-planning of Twin Lakes, a project set to offer resort estates overlooking panoramic views of its very own lake as well as Taal Lake," the disclosure said.

"Twin Lakes stretches from Tagaytay's mountain peak down to its lakeside," it added.

The first phase of development will include

a luxury hotel
residential villas and condominiums
a shopping village
botanical garden
sports and country club
plantation estates
The project cost of the initial phases is estimated to exceed P5 billion.

Succeeding phases will offer

a golf ourse
international hotels
boarding schools
a retirement village complete with wellness and medical amenities
"We want to take advantage of the cool weather in Tagaytay. Our ultimate goal is to transform these resort estates into prime destinations for medical and educational tourism over time," said Fil-Estate Vice President Sylvia Hondrade.

"The project's vast land size opens up a lot of possibilities for development," she added.

Stalled

The two real estate firms first formed a joint venture in 2007 to develop Twin Lakes, which sits on the Taal Ridge in Laurel town, Batangas.

Fil-Estate and Megaworld were supposed to infuse and initial P5 billion capital in cash plus property into a joint venture firm.

Fil-Estate called off the deal in November 2008, when the global financial crisis, then already in full swing, squeezed credit and slowed down real estate growth.

Meantime, Megaworld's parent, Alliance Global Group, went on with its tourism-related projects.

It opened Resorts World Manila, the country's very first integrated tourism estate, in August 2009.

Resorts World hosts

high-end hotels (Maxims Hotel, Marriott Hotel, Luxury Hamilton Hotel, Remington Hotel)
a grand mall
a world-class theater that seats 1,500 people
restaurants
high-end luxury shops
an exclusive lifestyle club
spas
gaming areas
others

In December 2010, Alliance Global announced that it acquired 60% in Fil-Estate Land in line with the the Tan-led firm's strategy of investing in tourism-related projects outside Metro Manila.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/01/24/11/fil-estate-megaworld-develop-tourism-community-tagaytay

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

probinsyano

January 24th, 2011, 04:37 PM

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Located in one of my favorite places in our province – Laiya, San Juan, Acuatico Beach Resort is the one of the most expensive beach resort. The facilities are very clean and well-maintained, staff are very accomodating and friendly, the amenities are top of the class, and of course the beach water as clear as the sky on a hot summer day.

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Acuatico Beach Resort’s best feature has got to be accomodation. Each of the rooms are well planned and built strategically to take full advantage of the beach as well as the infinity pool. As you stay in one of the family suites and from outside the cavana you could catch a glimpse of both the pool and the beach front.

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Speaking of swimming pools, Acuatico’s infinity pool is the main attraction of the resort. This infinity pool has been featured in various tv commercials but seeing it in real is a different feeling altogether just by seeing it on brochures, newspaper and tv ads. You got to see it to really appreciate the beauty of this infinity pool.

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Another attraction of Acuatico Beach Resort is of course the beach in all its pristine, clear blue waters.

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C2 Green Tea TV Commercial shoot at Acuatico Beach Resort on youtube.

To experience the luxury of a wedding

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Coy Placido and Izel Sarangelo (aka Tuesday Vargas)

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For more details including booking, rates and more – please check out the website below.
http://www.acuaticoresort.com.ph/whats_up.html
Photos credit: http://aed888.multiply.com/photos/album/93/01_29_2010_San_Juan_Batangas

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probinsyano

January 24th, 2011, 05:12 PM

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sarap! ^^ :eat::eat::eat::eat:

Kabayan, Lalong sasarap ang Kain mo kapag may lahok na pangpagana ng Atchara galing Calaca!!

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Biggest producers of atsara that made the town of Calaca very popular in terms of sweetened papaya pickles known as “atsara”. The event focuses on the identity of the Calaca as a fast growing town and the ingenuity of its people in the production of atsara, a native appetizer of every household and a common gift or “pasalubong” to its visitors.

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Organic Atchara (Atchara sa Calaca ni Tita Espie). Made from the finest ingredients and locally harvested in and nearby towns of Calaca, Batangas- Calacatchara-town.

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The town folks of Calaca seemed like they had a fruitful celebration of CALACAtchara Festival 2010. CALACAtchara was derived from ‘Calaca’ and ‘atchara’ – the town’s main product. Atchara is made of pickled papaya, usually combined with carrot or bell pepper strips and raisins.

The festivities started on October 15 with the celebration of Caracol de San Raphael (Calaca’s patron saint).

It was a week-long celebration which concluded on Oct. 24, the town’s fiesta. The festive activities were made for everyone in Calaca as they had activities for both young and old. CALACAtchara Festival showed how these people work to make each and everyone happy.

Here are some of the highlights of last Calacatchara Festival.

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These photos were taken from the Facebook profile of Mayor Nas Ona. Thank you Mayor for allowing us to have these photos published here.

This article is belong to: http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/fiestas/calacatchara-festival-2010-photos/

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william :D

January 25th, 2011, 07:16 AM

^^waaaaa.. di ako kumakain ng atsara eh. :lol:
nice foods hah. :eat: yung nilupak na-miss ko talaga ng husto.huhu

saintm

January 25th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Kabayan, ito ang pitong Heritage tour package ng Batangas

Take on a journey to a bit of the rich and cultural heritage of the province. See the magnificent sights around the different towns, where historical landmarks, shrines and museums display the mementos of the famous heroic sons and daughters of Batangas.

Be enchanted and travel back in time most especially at Taal Heritage Town. Marvel at the well preserved ancestral houses dating back to the Spanish bygone era. Other remarkable stone houses of the “principalias and ilustrados” can be found in the towns of Lipa, Calaca, San Juan, and Balayan.

Here are the notable historical landmarks found in Batangas:

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1. Casa de Segunda (Luz-Katigbak Ancestral House), Lipa City

Lying at 198 Calle Rizal, Lipa City is Casa de Segunda, the ancestral home of the prominent Luz and Katigbak clans of Lipa. The house is named after Segunda Solis Katigbak, known in history as the national hero Dr.Jose P. Rizal’s primer amor (first love). Furthermore, the Casa is a typical 1880s Spanish colonial structure that has been adapted to tropical climates and was declared by the National Historical Commission as a heritage site for having harbored generations of artists, poets, and persons of learning and education.

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2. Acosta-Pastor Ancestral House

Along C. Tirona St., is a turn of the century residence formerly owned by Don Alejo Acosta, Capitan del Bario of Batangas in 1883. Now owned by a descendant of the latter, lawyer Antonio Acosta Pastor, its huge antesala was used as a social salon during the American regime. It was the site of an assassination attempt on American Governor (and later U.S. President) William H. Taft. The sniper’s bullet is still visible in one of the house’s doors.

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3. Taal Heritage Town

The town of Taal is an enchanting colonial period village nestled on a hill overlooking Balayan Bay. Unique among other Philippine towns, Taal boasts a line of numerous well-preserved Antillan and art-deco period stone houses, as well as, old churches and historical landmarks associated with many key events of the Philippine Revolution. Moreover, it is the famed embroidery capital of the region, with many skilled artisans producing delicately embroidered native cloth in fine, intricate designs. It is also home to the popular Batangas “balisong”, the famous fan knife and Panocha, truly a fine gastronomic delicacy.

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4. Doña Marcela Mariño Agoncillo Ancestral House

One of the major attractions of Taal, bulit in the 18th century and formerly owned by Don Andres Mariño. It was the birthplace and ancestral home of Doña Marcela Mariño Agoncillo. She is known in history as the woman who sewed the first official Filipino Flag during the Philippine Revolution.

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5. Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House

A declared historical landmark, Apacible Museum is an ancestral home located in Taal, Batangas. It showcases the collection of heirlooms and memorabilia belonging to Leon and Matilde Apacible’s family. These include household items and furniture. Centuries-old artifacts found in the Batangas area and relics of historical events are on display.

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6. Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio Ancestral House

The ancestral house is owned by the prominent Villavicencio clan of Taal, originally by the matriarch Doña Gliceria Villavicencio as a gift from her husband Don Eulalio Villavicencio. She was merited as the “General Sponsor of the Revolutionary Forces of 1896″ for contributing so much morally and materially to support the Filipino struggle for independence against Spain and the United States. The Villavicencio house served as a refuge of battle-weary soldiers but also the secret meeting place of the revolutionary leaders where important decisions were made.

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7. Don Gregorio Agoncillo Ancestral House

The early 20th century ancestral house of Don Gregorio Agoncillo is among the interesting heritage houses in Taal. Don Gregorio was an active supporter of the Philippine Revolution against the colonial government during the Spanish period. The revolutionary hero also launched the modernization program of the sugar industry in Batangas, which catapulted the economy of the province into new heights during his time. Aside from the intricate antique items and old interiors, another interesting discovery inside the house was it was also the home of Marcela Agoncillo, the principal seamstress of the first and official flag of the Philippines.

link: http://tours.wowbatangas.com/batangas-tours/heritage-tours/

parang vigan lang :banana:

saintm

January 25th, 2011, 06:26 PM

PNP Batangas ready to face the challenges in 2011

by Carlo P. Gonzaga
BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Batangas provincial chief, Police Senior Supt. Alberto P. said they are ready to face the challenges that may arise in 2011.
In a meeting with Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the PNP provincial chief along with the chiefs of police from the 37 municipalities and cities in the province expressed full support to the peace and order program of the governor as they presented the PNP’s peace and order plan for 2011.
Among the topics discussed during the meeting were the strengthening of the capability of the police force in the province that included marksmanship training for police and the buildup of the Special Weapons and Tactic (SWAT) Team of the Batangas PNP.
In response, the governor expressed gratitude to the PNP officials for their dedication in maintaining peace and order in the province. She said her administration is ready to tackle the budget allocation for the augmentation of the operation of the whole Batangas PNP.
Moreover, Gov. Santos-Recto requested the police to continue watching out for any widespread action of bad elements in the society that are planning to operate in the province.
“As Governor, I am the symbol of a mother. It hurts to know that my children are in danger because of lawless elements. My request is, to double your dedication to make Batangas more peaceful and orderly,” the governor added.
At present, Batangas remains to be one of the provinces in Calabarzon with the lowest crime rate due to the intensified implementation of laws and cooperation of the PNP with the local government units (LGUs) and the community it serve. (PIA-Calabarzon)

saintm

January 25th, 2011, 06:29 PM

saintm

January 25th, 2011, 06:58 PM

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Holcim reopens Batangas terminal

MANILA, Philippines - Holcim Philippines Inc., the country's leading cement manufacturer, is confident that has reactivated its terminal in Batangas as it is confident that local demand will continue to grow. In an interview, Holcim senior vice president for commercial Ed Sahagun said the company recommissioned the facility in Calaca, Batangas to increase its ability to meet the cement demands of Metro Luzon. He said this gives the company more logistical flexibility to meet any upsurge in market demand. Demand for local cement is seen to continue even with the suspension of tariffs because local cement prices are competitive while providing better supply reliabity and quality. According to Sahagun, demand is seen growing by 5 to 10 pecent this year from the estimated 16 million tons consumed last year. Growth in demand will come on the back of the expansion of the business process outsourcing sector, strong remittances and investment in infrastructure. Sahagun explained that the Metro Luzon cement market, which includes the National Capital and Southern Tagalog regions, is poised to grow further this year, driven by both private and public construction spending. "The Metro Luzon area is one of the growth centers of the country. The highways and urban centers being built in this area are proofs of its economic potential and dynamism," he said. "We have opened the Calaca facility to ensure the availability of our products to support these projects." As of the third quarter of 2010, Region IVA and NCR had the highest number of new construction projects, and accounted for 40 percent of total construction activity nationwide, latest data from the National Statistics Office showed. Construction spending in the two regions also accounted for 65.6 percent of total national construction expenditure during the quarter. Sahagun said Holcim spent about P63 million to rehabilitate the facility and install modern operating systems and new equipment such as filters to reduce dust emissions when bagging cement. He added that Holcim Philippines also leased a new vessel to serve the Calaca facility, primarily transporting cement from the Company's plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental. The terminal was last used in 1999. Sahagun explained that the reactivation of the Calaca terminal will also allow for more efficient logistics operations compared to using Holcim's Bulacan plant as a hub.

probinsyano

January 27th, 2011, 07:05 AM

^^waaaaa.. di ako kumakain ng atsara eh. :lol:
nice foods hah. :eat: yung nilupak na-miss ko talaga ng husto.huhu

kabayan, Hindi ka nag-iisa, tagal ko na rin hindi nakakain yan.

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EB babes stewardess saida serves "nilupak" and vic and joey try to find out what it's made of.

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Nilupak, Ilocano Style

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OLCMC nurses nilupak party sa Agoncillo

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Bayo Queen

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nilupak dance - hot stuff

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EB Babes stewardess Saida serves nilupak again

probinsyano

January 27th, 2011, 08:53 AM

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La Luz is a small resort on a property that has been privately owned for over 30 years and was recently opened to the public. The resort was only meant to be a hide away for a family of 13 children and hence the many rooms and a large pavilion.

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All guests are required to avail of the 800 pesos food package per person for an overnight stay which includes a lunch upon arrival, afternoon snack, dinner and breakfast the following day before checkout. All the meals are served buffet style with a minimum of four dishes per meal. Juice and purified drinking water are provided with all the meals and breakfast is served with our famous Batangas Coffee. Additional meal prices are as follows: Breakfast - 150, Lunch - 250. No food is allowed to be taken into the resort.

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Day-trips are also accepted at 650 pesos per head, which includes a Lunch, Afternoon Snack, entrance fee, and use of the resort facilities. Guests can avail of rooms for an extra charge based on the rates listed above. Day trips are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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The resort prides itself in having a very relaxed and natural atmosphere. The founders have made sure that the natural habitat is maintained, and have chosen native materials that are usually available in the area. Furthermore, the marine sanctuary is located directly in front of the resort, where guests can enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving.

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The resort gladly accepts corporate reservations and offers to facilitate games like volleyball, Kayak race, swimming, tug-of-war, sack race and other events that are perfect for team building. A nightly bonfire is also provided on the beach for resort guests.

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The Wedding Film of Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo

A beach front wedding reception was held in an undisclosed private resort immediately after the wedding ceremony. It probably is one of those San Juan Beach Resorts. Our guess is it's at La Luz Beach Resort located at Laiya, San Juan Batangas.

Link: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ADs8ZE51gPsJ:www.batangasbeachresorts.com/2009_04_01_archive.html+judy+ann+and+ryan+at+laluz&cd=4&hl=tl&ct=clnk&gl=ph&source=www.google.com.ph

william :D

January 27th, 2011, 12:27 PM

kabayan, Hindi ka nag-iisa, tagal ko na rin hindi nakakain yan.

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EB babes stewardess saida serves "nilupak" and vic and joey try to find out what it's made of.

kaibigan, yung nilupak samin nilalagyan ng sprite (softdrinks). hehe, yung sa inyo ano nilalagay diyan sa Batangas? :cheers:

probinsyano

January 27th, 2011, 05:05 PM

ABACUS CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES AND HOLDINGS, INC.
Report on Real Estate Projects

I. Ongoing Projects

Punta Verde, Cloisters and Sanctuary Barangays Matuco and Pagkilatan, Batangas City ABACUS' main real estate project for 2009-2010 is a residential, pilgrimage and recreation complex located in a 120-hectare property in Barangays Matuco and Pagkilatan, Batangas City, located at the southwest tip of Batangas Bay, 30 minutes drive from Batangas City proper.

The property has a peak elevation of 180 meters above sea level and slopes down toward white-sand beaches facing Verde Island Passage, a very special strip of the sea thatcontains reef formations of more than 300 species of coral and underwater rock canyons
and hosts nearly 60 percent of the world's known shorefish species.

The Punta Verde project is an 82-hectare high-end residential and resort development that is being developed in joint venture with Solar Resources, Inc. Selling for Phase I will commence on in the third quarter of 2009 once the final master plan has been completed.

The Cloisters project is a set of condominium buildings that will be constructed on the property adjacent to the Punta Verde Project. The Sanctuary Transcendental Havens project is a spiritual pilgrimage resort that will include retreat house, meditation gardens, condotels and other facilities. The Cloisters and Sanctuary projects will be built adjacent to a 100-meter high statue of Mary Mother of the Poor, a project of healing priest Fr. Fernando Suarez. Permits and clearances for the Cloisters and Sanctuary projects are currently in process.

Haven of Infinity Memorial Garden
Barangay Banay-banay, Lipa City and Municipality of San Jose, Batangas

The Haven of Infinity Memorial Garden will be constructed on a 7.8-hectares property that has a direct access to the national highway. The development plan includes a chapel, crematorium, mortuary and columbarium. The environmental clearance certificate was recently secured. Local permits and clearances are now in process.

II. Projects in Planning Stage

Lipa Golf Station
Barangay Inosloban, Lipa City
The company will develop its 11.5 hectare-property into a condotel development, comprising condotel units with adjoining recreation facilities, to cater primarily to golf enthusiasts. The project will be in synergy with two nearby developments, namely, the
Summit Point Golf and Residential Estates and the Malarayat Golf and Country Club.

Sta. Rita Homes
Barangay Sta. Rita, Batangas City

The company’s 10-hectare property in Sta. Rita, Batangas City will be developed into a middle-class housing project for employees in nearby government offices and private companies. Housing units with 60-square meter floor area will include two bedrooms,
kitchen, dining room, living room and toilet and bath. Prices will be affordable and can be purchased via Home Development Mutual Fund (PAGIBIG Fund) financing.

Pride Airpark
Municipalities of Rosario and Padre Garcia, Batangas
A total of approximately 90 hectares of land have been consolidated under the company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. A proposal to develop this property into an airpark, flying school and private airport is under study. The proposed design includes a 1000-meter
runway, a terminal, control tower, clubhouse and hangars.

Aquaculture Project
Barangay Malinis, Lemery, Batangas
The company envisions the development of its property in Malinis, Lemery, Batangasinto a commercial aquaculture project that will include fishponds, prawn farms, andseaweed farms. The 36-hectare property borders Balayan Bay, a well-known fishing
ground.

Retirement Village-Resort
Barangay Mataas na Bayan, Lemery, Batangas
This 41-hectare property also located in Lemery, Batangas and facing Balayan Bay will be developed into a retirement village and resort. The plan comprises a complex of single-detached homes with spacious parks and gardens, a clubhouse, sports club, dance
hall and shops. The resort component will be built around the hot water springs and will include such facilities as a marina, restaurants, pools, spas, gymnasium, shops and picnic and fishing grounds.

CALABARZON Airport Town
Barangay San Salvador, Lipa City
Anticipating the planned expansion of Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, the company will develop its 28-hectare property in San Salvador, Lipa City, located right next to the existing Air Base, into a residential and commercial complex or “township”

PHILIPPINE REGIONAL INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Report on Financial Services Business

I. Financial Subsidiaries

Pride Star Development Bank, Inc.
PRIDE owns 40% of Pride Star Development Bank, Inc. (PSDB), a 52-year old bank formerly called “Rural Bank of Batangas, Inc.” PSDB has an authorized capital stock of P100 million which is fully subscribed and on which P52 million has been paid. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently approved the bank’s conversion into a private
development bank. Currently the bank has one branch, located in Batangas City. The bank will be applying for the setting up of another branch near Metro Manila. The target market of the new private development bank consists in small and medium enterprises in
Metro Manila and the Southern Tagalog Region.

Philippine International Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
PRIDE established Philippine International Infrastructure Fund, Inc. in March 2008 with an authorized capital stock of P200 million, of which P50 million is subscribed and fully paid. PIIF has for its primary purpose to engage in the mutual fund business.

PRIDE will soon initiate the process of registration of PIIF’s shares under the Investment Company Act.

II. Investment Deals

Joint Venture with Solar Resources, Inc.
PRIDE consummated this joint venture in February 2008. Implementation is expected to start soon. For more details, see Part I of the “Report on Real Estate Projects” of Abacus Consolidated Resources and Holdings, Inc.

Other investment deals/agreements
PRIDE will continue pursuing investment deals or agreements involving the following projects:

• Tank Farm and Free Trade Zone along Batangas Bay
This involves the development of certain properties having a shoreline along Batangas Bay into a fuel storage tank farm and/or industrial estate. The plancapitalizes on Batangas Bay’s well sheltered and deep natural harbors. The completion of the SLEX-STAR highway will also facilitate communication by land betweenMetro Manila and the Batangas Bay area.

• Natural Gas Infrastructure
PRIDE is initiating the project packaging and financing for natural gas infrastructure connecting Malampaya natural gas field in Palawan to the Southern Tagalog Region and Manila. This project meshes with the program of the government through the Department of Energy, with Philippine National Oil Company as implementing agency. The project includes the development of Liquified Natural Gas facilities, natural gas pipelines and distribution system for power plants, transportation,
industries, commercial, and residential markets.

• Batangas Port Operation and Management
PRIDE submitted a proposal to the Philippine Ports Authority for the operation and management of the Port of Batangas. The proposal includes the development of Phase III of the Port into a free trade/industrial zone with container-handling
facilities. PRIDE intends to pursue this project jointly with the Al-Kharafi and Al- Mal groups of Kuwait.

link:http://abacusconsolidated.com/dc2009-4718_ABA.pdf

william :D

January 28th, 2011, 01:00 PM

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Canyon Cove, Nasugbu, Batangas
by Edwin Villegas

It is a two and a half drive away from Manila via South Luzon Expressway on an ordinary day. Expect to add another hour on your travel time though, especially on a weekend where traffic is sometimes heavy southbound. The beach’s white sand and clear water is likeable, though swimming just a few meters away, it already gets rocky. If you don’t like to swim, you can go kayaking, jetskiing or snorkeling.
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william :D

January 28th, 2011, 01:14 PM

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Koala Dive Site, Anilao Batangas
by Rhonson Ng - Rhonson is an adventure affionado who is a diver, spelunker and a climber since the 1990’s. Recently, Rhonson plunged-in to a dive at the Koala Dive Site in Anilao, Batangas and took amazing photos off its reef. You may visit www.pbase.com/rhonson_ng to take a look at his awesome works.
photo credits to the owner (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=138842379477594&set=a.138842259477606.20959.119418201420012)

william :D

January 28th, 2011, 01:33 PM

william :D

January 28th, 2011, 01:39 PM

william :D

January 28th, 2011, 01:56 PM

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Diving in Koala Dive Site, Anilao, Batangas
by Rhonson Ng

Rhonson is an adventure affionado who is a diver, spelunker and a climber since the 1990’s. Recently, Rhonson plunged-in to a dive at the Koala Dive Site in Anilao, Batangas and took amazing photos off its reef. You may visit www.pbase.com/rhonson_ng to take a look at his awesome works. Location: Anilao, Batangas, Koala Dive Site and Isla Verde
photo credits to the owner (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=137021099659722&set=a.142940045734494.22457.119418201420012)

probinsyano

January 28th, 2011, 04:58 PM

detours

January 29th, 2011, 06:34 AM

Lagi na lang ako lurker dito sa thread nyo kasi hinihintay ko ang mga bagong developments at mga proposed projects sa Batangas...at medyo madalang ang posting dito mabagal ang thread.mabuti na lang may isang probinsyano na may maraming stories with matching pictures pa kaya nakakawili na rin mag lurk dito sa thread...at ngayon di lang ako lurker...mag cocontribute na rin ako kung pwede sa inyo?ask lang muna ako baka ayaw nyo sa strangers sa thread nyo...by the way taga Bacolod ako at dati nanirahan din ako sa Calatagan.

probinsyano

January 30th, 2011, 05:33 AM

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Taal Crater Lake, Batangas
by Joanne Quirante-Escober

An island within a lake on an island within a lake in the 7107 islands.
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This simple video is part of a humble movie production... Discovering the Source – of the Author’s(Mr. Tony Macasaet) journey back to the town of Talisay, Batangas, Philippines... where his father and aunts were raised, and his ancestors toiled, loved, created, died... where their souls linger in eternal bliss.

Mr. Tony Macasaet is Filipino-American, a card-carrying member of the cult of Western society. This movie, in part is a search for which he truly is, and how he can embrace that self once again. Mid-Summer 2005 his Father, his Sister Rachel, and Independent Filmmaker David Macasaet traveled to his Dad's hometown to see his ailing 95 year-old grandmother and visit with other family. They also explored his Grandfather's life and legacy; he passed away in 1977, but clearly lives on to this day in spirit.

Mr. Tony and his brother shot 27 hours of footage for their upcoming documentary film on this spiritual venture. Along the way they discovered much about thier own lives, dreams, and souls. Almost all of the places they visited and people were unplanned and unscripted... they simply followed the gentle hand of their forefather's living energy, being led from moment to moment by this unseen love.

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In January 2010 Mr. Sebastien Tobler with camera assistant Ace Baquiran was fortunate enough to boat across Taal Lake over to Taal Volcano. From there they hiked to the crater and took a moment to enjoy the view...and have a little coconut drink as well. The music background is The Soft Pack

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Karisma

January 30th, 2011, 10:13 AM

thanks.

revolution16

January 30th, 2011, 01:14 PM

thanks.

Based on income, it is Batangas City because of its international port and huge oil refineries but in terms of commercial establishments, Lipa has a little advantage.

ISwitch

January 30th, 2011, 05:25 PM

donsar

January 31st, 2011, 11:22 AM

Based on income, it is Batangas City because of its international port and huge oil refineries but in terms of commercial establishments, Lipa has a little advantage.

I think Lipa, because of its commerce and trade. Its population directly benefits from these, and it can be seen from the robust local economy within the city. It also has factories mostly light industries specially those found in LIMA within the city/s territory. Batangas City may have huge oil refineries but it doesnt have direct effect on its population except for employment for a few. The International Port on the other hand, cater to the outsiders of the city, those coming from Manila and environs going to Visayas and Mindanao. So I think Lipa is more progressive.

donsar

January 31st, 2011, 11:25 AM

probinsyano

January 31st, 2011, 03:40 PM

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Mt. Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
by Val Mauricio

Climbing Mt. Batulao is one exciting experience. The view of the Taal Lake, the Batangas province, the South China Sea and the surrounding mountains like Talamitam and Pico de Loro will definitely fulfill your visual senses. The small open summit will also encourage you to shout, "I am on top of the word!" Batangas that is. The name Batulao was derived from an annual phenomenon observed by the locals. From the town of Balayan, one can see twin mountains to the east that appear quite distant from each other. But the same scene viewed from Batulao is curiously different. The same mountains seem to move closer. More fascinating is the fact that some time between December 22 and 28 every year, when the sun nestles right in between the two peaks. It creates a scene described by natives as "ilaw sa dalawang bato" (light in between two rocks) or "bato sa ilaw" (light in a rock), from which derived the term Batulao. - angelfire.com/trek/ryn.com/link/mt._batulao.html
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The video is all about the group's adventure to mt. batulao, nasugbu,batangas, philippines and this is the first video editing experience of kidlat habagat, the owner of this video.

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yHu-_ie-0uo

An apparition of the Virgin Mary to visionary Emma de Guzman and a gift of miracle on a rainy night were witness by many pilgrims. This is a phenomenon wherein in the middle of a rainy night at around 12 midnight of 9/7/09 all have stopped...the rain stop pouring and the windy air had calm. They have witness the appearance of the moon where it change it's shape from small to big and brigthen its light where it seems that it dances with Joy in the presence of our beloved mother.

revolution16

January 31st, 2011, 04:10 PM

One sign of progress of a city is the higher purchasing power of its people. Look, Lipa has more malls than Batangas City. And it is reported that SM City in Lipa generates more sales than the SM City in Batangas. And from Metro Manila, the expressway is for long a time, four lanes until Lipa, but only two lanes until Batangas City. MY opinion and observation only.

Pare, I think the reason why SM Lipa generates more sales than SM Batangas is because of its very strategic location. It is very accessible especially that Lipa is a perfect crossroad. Another advantage of Lipa is being the religious center of the province. Church sites are often the foundation of commercial and business districts and Lipa has a lot of big churches. While Batangas City ,being the center of government of the province also enjoys many benefits like capitol site, sports complexes, regional hospital, regional offices of government and many others.

With malls and businesses, I think Lipa leads Batangas. In terms of being the educational center, it is Batangas City but it is needed to take note that Lipa is not far from behind especially that a Batangas City-based university already has a campus in Lipa and with the schools/university located in Fiesta Mall. With hospitals, I think Lipa has more. Lipa has wider roads and highways. Lipa has more congested roads but Batangas City has long heavy traffic.

But in choosing which of the two is more progressive, it is a battle between who earns more (Batangas City) or who has better quality of living (Lipa City).
The rivalry, I think is somehow the same as in the case of Calaca and Sto. Tomas.---my opinion---:dance2:

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January 31st, 2011, 04:21 PM

There are more beautiful houses and mansions in Lipa than in Batangas City!:)
Though Batangas City govt has higher income than Lipa City, the people of Lipa seems enjoying better lives...:)^^

revolution16

January 31st, 2011, 04:41 PM

Ang lamig talaga sa Batangas...hoooooo:smug:

probinsyano

January 31st, 2011, 04:49 PM

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A top of Taal Church

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The group of Tourists were lucky enough to get a guided tour and climb up to the top of the main church in Taal. Since the church is on top of a hill in the city, the 360 views of the ocean and inland were amazing.

william :D

February 1st, 2011, 07:21 AM

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Nasugbo, Batangas

The cool and arid clime of Mt. Batulao is a pleasant escape from the tropics. its name draws from a spectacular origin. Every yearend, the sun sets right between Batulao’s two peaks, creating an image of rocks surrounding a disc of red light. In Tagalog, this phenomenon of “Bato sa Ilao” (Illuminated Rocks) became abbreviated to “Batulao”. Although this happens only in the last week of December, Batulao’s charms throughout the year are more than enough to make it among the favored mountaineering destinations. Access to the mountain is easy; just take the Nasugbu-bound buses from EDSA cor. Taft...

william :D

February 1st, 2011, 07:22 AM

your'e welcome probinsyano!^^ :) :) :)

william :D

February 1st, 2011, 08:21 AM

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"The Beauty of Minimalism"
Pico De Loro | Hamilo Coast, Batangas

Escape to breathtaking Hamilo Coast, SM Land's premier, sustainable leisure destination in Nasugbu, Batangas. Look forward to a variety of leisure lifestyle options among a network of leisure communities to be built, offering residential condominiums, villas, residential lots, and hotels. Recreational facilities such as exclusive and members-only club will also offer an immediate escape from the city all year-round. Land- and water-based activities providing an interactive nature experience completes the distinctive Hamilo Coast leisure lifestyle. Hamilo Coast will be an enduring leisure destination for those who seek a genuine sense of escape and retreat into nature, building a tradition and reputation for world-class leisure living.A long-term and comprehensive partnership with World Wide Fund (WWF-Philippines) is in place to ensure the development's genuine sustainability, with projects in the areas of coastal resource management, solid waste management, and renewable energy. These measures ensure preservation of Hamilo.

william :D

February 1st, 2011, 09:38 AM

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Taken at the summit of Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Batangas. Many backpackers visit this lovely mountain because it is easy to climb and the view is spectacular. Probably one of my best camping experience ever.

william :D

February 1st, 2011, 10:37 AM

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Sunset at Barrio Orense, Bauan, Batangas.

probinsyano

February 1st, 2011, 04:06 PM

Vilma Santos orders creation of Verde Island Passage protection team

By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 17:18:00 01/19/2011

Filed Under: Environmental Issues, Local authorities

MANILA, Philippines—To protect its coastal waters, the province of Batangas created a special team that will specifically guard its bay area against illegal fishing and other attacks on marine life in the Verde Island Passage.

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto signed an executive order creating the Batangas Environment Response Team (BERT), which will be composed of law enforcement agencies, provincial officials, and 13 local government units representing the province’s coastal municipalities.

BERT will be divided into four clusters: Batangas Bay, Balayan Bay, Talim Bay, and Tayabas Bay.

Executive Order 2011-02 also officially adopted a marine law enforcement strategy. A budget of P1 million will be allocated yearly for the law enforcement team through the provincial government fund. The government is also expected to purchase equipment for the team.

Prior to the Executive Order, the Batangas Bantay Dagat (Sea Watch) network, composed of volunteer fish wardens, has worked with local officials and police in enforcing marine and fishery laws. There are around 300 deputized Bantay Dagat members in Batangas province, and about 900 in the entire Verde Island Passage.

“Being guardians of the rich marine biodiversity of the Verde Island Passage is something that we are very proud of and that we take very seriously,” said Recto. “This is just one of the efforts that we have undertaken and will continue to undertake to sustain these rich biological resources and ensure that the people continue to benefit from it.”

Batangas is part of the Verde Island Passage, an area with rich fishing grounds and ecotourism attractions and which is recognized as the world’s “center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity.”

Illegal fishing, however, continue to be a problem in many of the municipalities. The formation of the provincial Bantay Dagat network as well as MPA networks facilitated cooperation and information exchange that improved efforts to apprehend and deter illegal fishers.

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probinsyano

February 1st, 2011, 04:16 PM

Stakeholders called to help in translating plans into tangible actions

PIA Press Release
Thursday, January 27, 2011

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CALAMBA CITY, Jan 25 (PIA)— In the recently conducted Executive-Legislative Alliance (ELA) Building cum Provincial Development Plans conference in Batangas, Governor Vilma Santos-Recto appealed in her speech to partner agencies and other key players to help in translating their major thrusts and projects into tangible actions.

The lady executive presented the crafted ELA book to the participants which she said shall serve as the road map to HEARTS and SOUL programs of Batangas anent to health, education, environment, agriculture,roads and infrastructure, tourism, trade and industry, shelter, social protection and others.

She emphasized BAYANIHAN as a strategy or shared responsibility coupled with diligence, dedication and sincerity in addressing community problems to achieve prosperity and development as envisioned in the province.

It was also presented during the conference the result of the community based monitoring survey; provincial development plan; and annual investment plan to determine the focus of interventions to address the needs of the people especially the poorest of the poor.

The governor also reiterated the need of communication, coordination and cooperation to avoid duplication of projects and enjoined development partners to work as family in building the province and nation together.

In attendance to this endeavor were the regional directors of government line agencies, local chief executives, planning and development officers, agriculturists, health officers, leaders and representatives of civic and people’s organizations. (nac/PIA- Calabarzon)

Link: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/ or Just click BATANGAS PROVINCE OFFICIAL WEBSITE (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/)

probinsyano

February 1st, 2011, 04:35 PM

13 illegal recruitment victims from Leyte rescued in Batangas
INQUIRER.net First Posted 11:19:00 01/30/2011

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MANILA, Philippines—Thirteen farmers from Tanauan and Palo, Leyte who have been victimized by illegal recruiters in Batangas were rescued by the Department of Labor and Employment, Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said in a news release.

Citing a report of DoLE-Regional Office 8 director Forter G. Puguon, Baldoz said the 13 farmers were recruited to work for a sugarcane plantation in Alitagtag, Batangas after being promised a salary of P400 per day.

Puguon said that the plight of the 13 was relayed to him by Leyte Board Member Roque Tiu on January 24.

“Board Member Tiu said he received a call from a former Barangay (village) Chairman Eddie Mercado, informing him that nine farmers from Tanauan and four from Palo were brought from Tacloban a week ago to Alitagtag, Batangas, where they worked in the plantation but with salary of only P180 per day, instead of the promised P400,” Puguon said.

According to him, Tiu called up Linda Bolilla, wife of Batangas Board Member Caloy Bolilla, and executive assistant of Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, and requested her to check the matter.

With the information, Bolilla requested the Alitagtag municipal police to rescue the 13 and bring them to the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in Batangas City for assistance on their immediate needs and for their eventual return to Leyte.

Puguon said the DoLE is readying assistance to the 13 farmers.

“I have already discussed this matter with Mayor Remedios “Matin” Petilla of Palo and Mayor Agapito Pagayanan, Jr,’ he said. “We will pursue a case against the illegal recruiters when the 13 farmers arrive in Tacloban City,’ he added.

Batangas LGU facilitates coming home of Leyte victims of illegal recruitment
PIA Press Release
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan. 26 (PIA) – The 13 farmers from Tanauan and Palo, Leyte who were victims of illegal recruitment are set to return to Leyte from Alitagtag, Batangas in the afternoon of January 26.

First District of Leyte Board Member Roque Tiu informed the Philippine Information Agency that Ms. Lianda Bolilla, the executive assistant of Batangas Governor Vilma Santos told him that the Leytenos will be brought to Manila in the morning of January 26 where they will take their ride back home in Leyte.

Board Member Tiu said that he has informed the DOLE Regional Office in Region 8 about the said incident. He expressed hope that such incident will not happen again, because the next time, the workers may not be as lucky as the 13 Leytenos.

Board Member Tiu also expressed gratitude to the Provincial Government of Batangas for their fast action, and to the An Waray for offering to help the victims as soon as they learned about the incident.

It would be recalled that former Lapay Barangay Chairman Eddie Mercado called up Leyte Board Member Roque Tiu in the late afternoon of January 24, informing him that two farmers from Barangay Tugop and 7 farmers from Barangay Lapay, both of Tanauan town, and 4 from Palo town were recruited to work in a sugarcane plantation at Alitagtag, Batangas, with a promised salary of P400 per day.

The Leyte farmers left a week ago and went to Alitagtag, Batangas where they found out that their salary was only P180 per day instead of the promised P400.

Board Member Tiu called up Ms. Lianda Bolilla, Executive Assistant at the Office of the Provincial Governor of Batangas, Honorable Vilma Santos, and wife of Batangas Board Member Caloy Bolillo, requesting her to check about the matter.

Ms. Bolillo called up to inform Board Member Tiu that the 13 farmers sought refuge at the Alitagtag Police Station as per information of the Chief of Police and the Batangas Provincial Police Director, who also furnished the names of the farmers.

Ms. Bolillo informed Board Member Tiu that the Alitagtag Police will take care of the farmers in the night of January 24. On January 25, the farmers will be brought to the Batangas Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office for assistance of their immediate needs and for their travel back home in Leyte.

The Batangas Provincial Police Director informed that he has already ordered his men to trace the recruiter.

The victims of illegal recruitment were identified as Teodulo B. Lopera, 48 years old; Machel S. Lopera, 20; Avelino G. Mercado, 48; Alfredo A. Mercado, 20; Ariel Mercado, 17; Elvin Albao, 23; Joseph L. Mendiola, 29; Jumbal H. Tondo, 15; Edgar C. Albao, 41, all from Tanauan, Leyte.

Meanwhile, Josefino R. Rebato, 50; Jomar R. Rebato, 27; Jonathan R. Rebato, 31 and Edwin Mongcal, 30, are from San Jose, Palo, Leyte. (PIA 8)

Link: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/ or Just click BATANGAS PROVINCE OFFICIAL WEBSITE (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/)

probinsyano

February 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM

donsar

February 2nd, 2011, 01:01 PM

Pare, I think the reason why SM Lipa generates more sales than SM Batangas is because of its very strategic location. It is very accessible especially that Lipa is a perfect crossroad. Another advantage of Lipa is being the religious center of the province. Church sites are often the foundation of commercial and business districts and Lipa has a lot of big churches. While Batangas City ,being the center of government of the province also enjoys many benefits like capitol site, sports complexes, regional hospital, regional offices of government and many others.

With malls and businesses, I think Lipa leads Batangas. In terms of being the educational center, it is Batangas City but it is needed to take note that Lipa is not far from behind especially that a Batangas City-based university already has a campus in Lipa and with the schools/university located in Fiesta Mall. With hospitals, I think Lipa has more. Lipa has wider roads and highways. Lipa has more congested roads but Batangas City has long heavy traffic.

But in choosing which of the two is more progressive, it is a battle between who earns more (Batangas City) or who has better quality of living (Lipa City).
The rivalry, I think is somehow the same as in the case of Calaca and Sto. Tomas.---my opinion---:dance2:

Well, the higher income of the Batangas City gov't must be put into optimum to achieve better quality of living which the people of Lipa City already enjoy. Perhaps one reason why there is a better quality of living in Lipa is that aside from the also relatively high income of the city gov't, there are substantial additional funds poured into the city, as when Gov. Vi was its Mayor, her husband Senator Ralph gave hundreds of millions of funds and now, the congressman from the fourth district is reportedly spending half of the 4th district's congressional funds in various projects in Lipa, thus approximating the income and budget of rival Batangas City and naturally uplifting the quality of life of Lipenos.