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View Full Version : Batangas Province freightrunner May 7th, 2011, 04:20 PM Welcome to Batangas Province Thread 3 Happy Posting. LINK (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=431054) to compiled threads freightrunner May 7th, 2011, 04:23 PM Thread 3 >>>>>> (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=77357449#post77357449) step22 May 8th, 2011, 02:06 PM signal no. 1 sa batangas. it's raining all day long... probinsyano May 8th, 2011, 02:43 PM Typhoon Bebeng Update – Philippines May 8th, 2011 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released a 5PM bulletin on the update on typhoon Bebeng. Signal 2 – Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Northern Quezon, Polillo Island, Nueva Vizcaya, and Camarines Norte Signal 1 – Metro Manila, Catanduanes, Albay, Burias Island, Camarines Sur, Southern Quezon, Marinduque, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, and Cagayan Bebeng is expected to be 60 km southeast of Vigan, Ilocos Sur by Monday afternoon. Source: http://www.mukamo.com/typhoon-bebeng-update-philippines/ probinsyano May 8th, 2011, 04:36 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/cooltext518709831.gif http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/cooltext518708415.gif http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/mapBatangas.jpg probinsyano May 8th, 2011, 04:57 PM Mother's Day Prayer Thank You, Holy Father, for Your special gift of mothers; for the example of Your unconditional love they share with their children. Thank You for the mother who lets her child know without doubt he or she is loved, and for the child who returns that love. Lord, today we pray You will protect and guide mothers everywhere; that You will grant them Your wisdom in loving and teaching their children. Today, may children everywhere remember the warm caresses and whispers in the night; the tears dried and Band-Aids, the peach cobbler, the laughter; and the blood curdling scream, "No!" at the brink of danger. Thank You for the mothers who played with us, taught us, nurtured us, fed us, listened to us and tried to understand us. Today, may we remember Mom's beauty when we were young; and her loveliness discovered as we aged. Lord, today draw especially close the mothers who are alone, for whatever reason; and grant them Your comfort, Your pleasure, Your peace. And, Lord, for children who are alone, because of distance, death, or indifference, may good memories flood their minds. And if there is not a good memory, may forgiveness burst forth from their hearts and revive in them long lost joy. Thank you particularly for phone calls today, and for a shared "I Love You." Today as we honor, celebrate, or simply reflect on the woman who gave us birth, or who adopted us into her heart. We thank You, Lord, for life, and for Mom! In Jesus name, Amen. Happy Mother's Day probinsyano May 8th, 2011, 04:59 PM Happy Mother's Day, Mahal Kong Inay! From Bernadette Diaries.blogspot.com (http://bernadettediaries.blogspot.com/) Mother's day will be celebrated here in the Philippines on May 8, 2011. To my mama & other mommies out there, "Happy Mother's Day!" San Juan, Batangas Isang maikling kwento (short story) Si Andrew. Isang batang nakatira sa isang baryo sa San Juan, Batangas. Panganay siya sa tatlong anak nina Aling Kirsty at Mang Joseph at kasalukuyang nag-aaral sa isang pampribadong paaralan malapit sa kanilang baryo bilang “iskolar”. Grade six na siya sa darating na pasukan. Mula pagkabata ay natanim sa isip ni Andrew na hindi siya mahal ng kanyang ina. Palagi siyang pinapalo at sinisigawan nito kahit sa kaunting pagkakamali lamang kung kaya’t ingat na ingat siyang gumawa ng kahit anong bagay na ikagagalit nito. Pero siyempre, dahil bata, madalas ay hindi pa rin niya maiwasang magkamali. Isang Sabado, nagtungo ang nanay nila sa palengke upang mamili ng pagkain para sa buong linggo. Ang tatlong magkakapatid ay nagkasundong maglaro ng “taguan” sa loob ng kanilang tahanan, ngunit nangyari ang isang aksidente. Umakyat sa ibabaw ng “aparador” ang kanyang bunsong kapatid na babae at sa kasamaang-palad ay nahulog ito. Lumagapak ang puwet nito sa sahig. Dali-daling nilapitan ni Andrew ang bunsong kapatid para payapain. Takot na naman ang bumalot sa buo niyang pagkatao dahil alam niyang kapag nalaman ng nanay nila ang nagyari ay tiyak na siya na naman ang sisisihin nito. Alam niyang hindi lamang mura ang matitikman niya mula sa ina, kundi hagupit ng sinturon at mga sampal gaya nang madalas nitong gawin. “Ssshhhh… tahan na.. magagalit ang nanay kapag narinig ka niyang umiiyak.. tahan na..” alo ni Andrew sa pitong taong gulang na kapatid habang dahan-dahang hinihimas ang ulo nito. Mabilis namang lumabas sa pinatataguan ang isa pa niyang kapatid na lalaki na halatang takot din. Mas bata lang ito sa kanya ng dalawang taon. Saglit pa at napayapa na ang bunsong si Perky. Kinausap ni Andrew ang dalawang kapatid na sina Roy at Perky at sinabihang huwag ng banggitin pa sa kanilang ina ang nangyari kasabay ng panalangin na sana’y malimutan na ito ng dalawang kapatid. Gayunpaman, sa kabila ng hindi magandang trato kay Andrew ng ina ay mahal na mahal pa rin niya ito. Nauunawaan niya ang ina. Mag-isa na lang kasi ito sa buhay. Matagal ng kinuha ng Maykapal ang kanyang ama. Dalawang taon pa lamang noon ang kanyang bunsong kapatid nang mamatay ang kanyang ama sa isang aksidente sa minehan na pinagtatrabahuhan nito sa Saudi. Mula noon ay ang kanyang ina na ang tumayong ina at “ama” nilang tatlo. May munting tindahan sila sa silong ng bahay na ang kanyang ina ang tumatao at kung minsan ay nagtitinda rin ng kung anu-anong kakanin gaya ng “kutsinta, sapin-sapin, puto, pancit, “bananaque”, “camoteque” at ginataang halo-halo. Alam niyang marami itong trabaho at walang ibang katuwang sa buhay kaya palaging mainit ang ulo nito at madaling magalit. Sabi niya sa sarili, maswerte pa rin silang magkakapatid dahil kahit papano ay andyan ang kanilang ina para ibigay ang kanilang pangangailangan sa kabila ng pagiging abala nito. Ang lagi lang niyang dalangin ay matuto itong magtimpi at maging mahinahon. Tamang-tama, Mother’s day bukas at noong isang araw pa nakagawa ng sulat si Andrew para sa ina. Gumawa siya ng “Mother’s day card” at doon ipinaloob ang sulat para dito. Dumating ang kanilang ina buhat sa palengke makaraan ang dalawang oras. Kaagad na lumapit ang magkakapatid at tinulungan ito sa pagbubuhat ng mga pinamili. Sina Perky at Roy ay kaagad nagsikuha ng nilagang mais na paboritong ipasalubong sa kanila ng ina habang siya ay tahimik na tumuloy na lamang sa kanilang munting tindahan upang isalansan ang mga paninda. Lihim siyang nagpasalamat at hindi nabanggit ng dalawang kapatid ang nangyari kanina. Nang sumunod na araw, maagang gumising si Andrew at maingat niyang ipinatong sa ibabaw ng tokador ng ina ang “Mother’s day card” na ginawa niya. Pagkatapos ay nagtuluy-tuloy na siya sa banyo at naligo upang maghanda sa pagsimba. Nakagawian na nilang mag-anak na sabay-sabay magsimba kung linggo. Samantala, hindi alam ni Andrew na nagising ang ina nang pumasok siya sa kwarto nito kanina. Pagkalabas niya ay napabangon ito at kinuha ang bagay na iniwan ng panganay na anak. Sobrang naantig ang damdamin nito pagkakita sa “Mother’s day card” na personal na ginawa ng anak. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Lfw9gJYCnU/Tbzy43wLAuI/AAAAAAAAAgs/sB8f0BAnXEA/s1600/Mother%2527s+day+personal+card.jpg Ito ang sabi sa sulat: Inay, Patawarin nyo po ako kung palagi akong nagiging sakit ng inyong ulo. Hindi ko po sinasadya na kung minsan ay hindi ko maiwasang magkamali. Hindi ko po iniinda ang sakit ng katawan sa tuwing papaluin nyo ako, pero sa tuwing sinasaktan nyo po ako, naiisip ko na baka hindi nyo ako mahal. Mahal nyo po ba ako, Inay? Kapag po may nangyaring hindi nyo gusto, madalas po ay ako ang nasisisi at napagsasabihan kahit hindi ko naman po talaga kasalanan at kung minsan ay hindi nyo rin po ako pinakikinggan. Lagi na lamang pong ako ang napagbubuntunan ninyo ng galit. Sana inay, kahit minsan ay maramdaman ko rin na mahal nyo ako katulad nina Perky at Roy. Mahal na mahal ko po kayo at ang aking dalawang kapatid. Happy Mother’s day, Mahal kong Inay! Andrew Kasabay ng pagtatapos ng liham ay ang pagpatak ng luha ni Aling Kirsty. Hindi niya akalaing ganun na pala kalaki ang pagdaramdam sa kanya ng panganay na anak. Alam niya na kung minsan ay labis niya itong nasasaktan pero kahit kailan ay hindi nawala ang pagmamahal niya dito. Ang totoo ay labis siyang nasasaktan pag pinapalo ito pero hindi niya mapigilan ang sarili. Siguro nga ay sobra na ang nagawa niya at panahon na para ituwid ang kanyang pagkakamali. Nang umagang iyon ay sabay-sabay silang nagsimba tulad ng dati. Pagkatapos ay nag-aya si Aling Kirsty na magmeryenda sila sa Dunkin Donut na malapit lang sa patyo. Kaysaya ng dalawang kapatid ni Andrew habang kumakain ng paborito nilang donut habang siya ay hindi makatingin ng tuwid sa ina. Maya-maya ay nagsalita ang kanyang ina. “Salamat Andrew sa pagiging mabuting anak at kapatid kina Roy at Perky. Mahal na mahal ko kayong tatlo mga anak” makahulugang sabi nito. Biglang nagliwanag ang mukha ni Andrew at nagkaron ng kislap ang mga mata sabay sabing “Salamat Inay! Happy Mother’s day po!” Masayang-masaya si Andrew. Alam niya na iyon na ang simula ng maligayang pagsasama nila ng ina kung kaya’t napausal siya ng taimtim na panalangin bilang pasasalamat sa Diyos. Source:http://bernadettediaries.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-mothers-day-mahal-kong-inay.html probinsyano May 8th, 2011, 05:10 PM Para sa Iyo, Ina Posted on 07 May 2011 Posted by Dyan Hernandez to http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wowbatangas-logo.png (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/others/para-sa-iyo-ina/) Ilaw ng tahanan. Gaano kaliwanag ang ilaw na hatid ng iyong ina sa buhay mo? Kung wala sila, wala tayo. Ang buhay kung minsan unfair, nakakainis, nakakasakit. Magagalit ka sa mundo, sa mga taong nakasakit sa ‘yo, isisigaw mong lahat ng sama ng loob mo. Pero naranasan mo na bang mayakap ng iyong ina na wala s’yang ibang gagawin o sasabihin pa? Busy ka. Madaming ginagawa sa trabaho; madaming pinagkakaabalahan sa eskwelahan; wala ka nang oras para i-text, tawagan, o kausapin man lang s’ya para mangamusta. Kelan ang huling beses na nagkwento ka sa nanay mo ng mga pangyayari sa buhay mo? Tampuhan. Silent treatment. Misundertanding na piniling hindi muna harapin. Alam mo ba kung gaano kaikli ang buhay? Life never promise permanence. Hanggang saan mo kayang tiisin ang hindi mo pakikipag-imikan sa nanay mong nakatampuhan mo? http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Mothers-Day-letter.jpg Para sa mga mahal naming Ina, Salamat sa bawat araw na gumigising ka ng maaga pa sa haring araw para ipagluto kami ng almusal. Ang bawat pagkaing inihahanda mo ay mas nakabubusog dahil sa pagmamahal na hatid mo sa bawat lutong sadya naming kinasasabikan. Salamat sa pag-puno sa aming mga kakulangan at sa pag-intindi sa aming mga kakulitan. Hindi man namin mabanggit ang mga salitang “sorry po” o “pasensya na po” sa mga pagkakataong sobra na ang katigasan ng aming ulo, sana’y alam mong hindi namin sinasadyang pabigatin ang iyong kalooban. Isa kang superwoman. Ang hirap at pagod na tinitiis mo para lang kami ay maalagaan at masuportahan ay malaking bagay para sa amin. Sana’y alam mong ipinagmamalaki ka namin dahil wala nang mas hihigit pa sa mga sakripisyong ikaw lang ang nakagagawa para sa amin. Sa bawat araw na dumarating, wala kaming ibang nais ipagdasal kundi ang kaligtasan mo at ang kaligayahan mo. Sana’y sa aming mga munting paraan ay napapasaya namin kayo. Ang inyong halakhak ay ‘priceless’ para sa amin. At sana’y marami pang araw ang darating na makikita namin ang inyong mga ngiti. Patawad Nanay, sa mga pagkakataong napapaiyak ka ng dahil sa amin. Sorry po at sana’y sa pagyakap namin ay maramdaman mo ang aming pagsisisi. Maraming bagay sa mundo ang hindi matutumbasan ng pagmamahal mong hindi kailanman naging makasarili. Ikaw, ang patuloy na magsisilbing ilaw sa aming mga buhay. Kasama ang pagprotekta ng aming mga Tatay, kaming inyong mga anak ay mamahalin kayo, ano man ang inyong kahinaan, ano man ang inyong kakulangan. Dahil sa lahat ng tao dito sa mundo, kayo ang alam naming walang hanggan ang pagmamahal para sa aming lahat. Salamat po. Mahal na mahal namin kayo. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Source: WowBatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/features/others/para-sa-iyo-ina/) One of the best websites.... About the author: Dyan Hernandez - who has written 588 posts on WOW Batangas. Dyan finds herself in the world of multimedia and online publishing. Aside from being a website content writer, she is a movie fan, an aspiring stylist, a beach bum, and a self-confessed Gleek. Dyan, who does paper clay trinkets, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English. probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 01:51 AM Bright prospects for Batangas Port seen Monday, May 09, 2011 MANILA, May 9 (PNA) - Philippine-based port operator and developer Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is optimistic about volume development of Batangas Port Phase II despite current limited cargo at the facility. ATI vice president Ernst Schulze stressed, however, that it will take time before cargo volumes in the port will go up. “It’s not only that we put a ship there but also we have to convince locators, especially in the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon area where cargoes are coming from, to go to the Batangas port,” he said. Schulze also stressed ATI’s long-term commitment to Batangas with the end goal of making the port the main trade gateway in Southern Luzon. Last year, Batangas Port II handled about 7,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). As of now, only feeder operator Regional Container Lines and domestic cargo carrier NMC Container Lines make regular calls at the port. The construction of a new manufacturing plant in the area by multinational Nestle is seen to augur well for Batangas port. Earlier, the Research Education and Institutional Development recommended the adoption of a state policy to gradually shift foreign cargo traffic from Manila to Batangas and Subic to maximize use of these ports. (PNA) Source: http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/Bright_prospects_for_Batangas_Port_seen.shtml probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 02:55 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/cooltext518819790.png Below, please click on the icon of Batangas' Tourist Attractions that you need to visit. http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_naturalattractions.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=1) http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_diningandaccomodation.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=3) http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_religioussites.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=2) http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_sportsandrecreation.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=4) http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_culturalandhistoricalsites.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=6) http://www.batangas.gov.ph/batangas/uploads/Image/icon_resorts.jpg (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=5&sec=5) These icons belong to Batangas Province Official Website (http://www.batangas.gov.ph/) For more info about tourist attractions in Batangas, please visit this website.... thanks probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 04:03 AM Exploring the Beauty of Batangas From: sandaribatulaophilippines.com (http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/exploring-beauty-batangas/) Batangas is a province of the Philippines that is situated in the Southern Region of Luzon and was formed on the 23rd of July, 1969. This beautiful region is famous for its exotic, attractive vacation spots and provides numerous diving opportunities as well as some of the Philippines’ finest beaches. http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/taalvolcanocrater.jpg Taal Volcano Crater Batangas is situated three hours away from Manila and has numerous places to offer for its visitors. The northern part of this province is bordered by Laguna and Cavite and the eastern part is bordered by province of Quezon. http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/batangasmap.png Batangas Map Due to its proximity to the metro, this city is considered as the most perfect weekend getaway for numerous people across the Philippines. The main attraction of Batangas is probably the Taal Volcano and Lake. http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/taalvolcano.jpg Taal Volcano The city possesses numerous picturesque spots that you can explore with your family and friends. It also has several relaxation sites that can serve as a sanctuary for those who have a busy and hectic life. Sandari Batulao, an 800-hectare mixed-used mountainside township community developed by Citystate Properties and Management Corp., is the latest addition to this region’s spectacular spots. The resort-like development will showcase Mount Batulao and Mount Talamitam’s beauty and will serve as a gateway to Nasugbu, Batangas. Sandari Batulao Batangas http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sandaribatulaobatangas.png To know more of this project, you may go to these pages: Sandari Batulao Batangas (http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/sandari-batulao-batangas/) and Nale Sandari Batulao (http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/nale-sandari-batulao/) If you like to enjoy basking in the water but don’t want to go as far as Palawan or Boracay, then this place is the right choice for you. Batangas is considered as the house of numerous premier beaches like Natipunan Beach in Nasugbu, Mahabang Buhangin Beach in San Juan, Gerthel Beach in Lobo, and Matabungkay Beach in Lian. Anilao Batangas http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/anilaobatangas.jpg If bumming in the beachside does not appeal to you, you might also cheap vitamin supplement try enjoying the fresh waters of Mainit Hot Springs in San Juan, Bulalacao Falls in Lipa City, Calijon Falls in Malvar and Tingga Falls in Batangas City. The place is popular because of its historic past. The city is mainly influenced by the Spanish culture and this is evident on some of the historic churches that can be found on each of the province’s towns and cities. One of the most popular historic churches among all churches is the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours which is situated in Taal. It is the oldest church and the largest in Asia. Basilica St Martin de Tours http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/basilicastmartindetours.jpg Other historic landmarks are the Ilagan Ancestral House in Taal and the Church of Our Lady of Caysasay. Some of the other things that attract millions of tourists every year are the exquisite events and colorful festivals. Parada ng Lechon in the town of Balayan is one of the anticipated feasts of Batangas. There are many other festivals that are celebrated every year – some of them are Anihan Festival, Rosario’s Sinukmani Festival and Matabungkay’s Balsa Festival. These festivals are mainly celebrated in the month of June and May. For more photos of Nasugbu, Batangas and the project, Sandari Batulao, you may go to our slideshow page here: Sandari Batulao Photo Slideshow (http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/sandaribatulaophotos.html) For inquiry, please visit here (http://sandaribatulaophilippines.com/inquiry-form/) probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 06:11 AM Ang dami talagang resort sa Batangas.... If your resort is not mention on thread 1, thread 2 and you plan to participate, please post and reply here.... Resort City Talim point, Lian, Batangas http://www.seaportbeach.com/images/stories/rodland/resortcity.png INVESTORS, FINANCIERS, AND DEVELOPERS ARE WELCOME. A beach township project located in The Philippines called Resort City will soon rise on an unspoiled beach peninsula consisting of more than 50 hectares surrounded by white sandy beaches. Swimmers can snorkel and view the beautiful corals, as well as surf the waves during the windy season with world-class luxurious amenities to rival the Bahamas and Bermuda off the coast of America and Ibiza in Spain. BOOMING BATANGAS The Province of Batangas has been home to world-class resorts for many decades now. Yet new world-class resorts continue to develop as people continue to flock to this favorite tourist destination only 2 hours away from Manila. The province has many beaches and famous for excellent diving spots only a few hours away from Manila. Some of the more notable ones are Anilao in the Municipality of Mabini, Matabungkay in the Municipality of Lian, Punta Fuego in the Municipality of Nasugbu, the Municipality of Calatagan and Laiya in the Municipality of San Juan. It is just minutes away from the well-established casinos in Tagaytay, the golf course of Punta Baluarte, and the wakeboarding sports complex of Lago de Oro. It is located only 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of Metropolitan Manila, Batangas is very accessible by land, sea or air. It is only half-an-hour away from the Tagaytay Taal ridge, an urban commercial tourist destination along the ridge of an old volcano and an ancient caldera, home of many quaint and artistic restaurants, gardens, and shops. LOVING LIAN Lian is the new frontier in Batangas. And Talim Point, as seen here is an untouched coast, rife with sea life, best for scuba diving, teeming with corals, and boasts of an access to the ocean that other beaches dream of. Its seabed provides creates a wide shallow portion from the shore best for sighting starfish, seahorses, and colorful sealife unparalleled anywhere else in Batangas. VISION Resort City will be a legend in its own time. One can choose from among the world-class luxury residences, villas, hotels and condominiums. Families can choose from among entertainment spots like casinos, malls, cinemas, restaurants, shops, delis, spas, and bars. Children can have fun on horseback trails, fish ponds, parks and playground. Sports amenities include swimming pools with slide, gym, jogging trails. Because it is surrounded by sea, its marina can have a dock for yachts and other sea-crafs with amenities for sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, or jetskiing. AMAZING ASIA Business Insider Jim Rogers said, "If you were smart in 1807 you moved to London, if you were smart in 1907 you moved to New Yok City, and if you are smart in 2007 you move to Asia." Asia’s resilience during the global recession has made it a top destination for retirees and foreign investors. Part of Asia’s not-so-well-kept secret is a population that keeps going up at a pace that ensures more demand for the future. Asians always invest in Asia and capital flight is not that much of a problem. CHOOSING THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines is one of the oldest democracies in Asia with a presidential system of government. It is also the only Catholic country in this region where feasts for saints give rise to many colorful and dazzling festivities on top of feasts commemorating the foundation of towns. World-famous festivals with records in the Guinness Book of World Records are all over the country. The parade of roast pork in Bulacan, the festival of masks in Bacolod, the festival of milkfish in Pangasinan, the coal-painted people’s parade in Cebu, and the water-splashing festival of San Juan, are but some of the reasons why the Filipino people have been ranked as the happiest in surveys all over the world. There are many ways of investing in the Philippines with all is natural beauty notwithstanding the Constitutional prohibition on majority-ownership by foreigners. And the Bureau of Investments provides incentives to many foreign direct investments. There are many acceptable and legal arrangements for foreign partnerships that help you guarantee that your investments are secure and well-managed. For more info, please visit: www.seaportbeach.com (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GKKUHn2XwfgJ:www.seaportbeach.com/+batangas+has+many+resorts&cd=4&hl=tl&ct=clnk&gl=ph&source=www.google.com.ph) probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 11:12 AM Porto Laiya (on going project) San Juan, Batangas By Activegroup (http://www.activegroup.com.ph/portolaiya.htm) Porto Laiya is a premium beach resort & residential comunity that seeks to leverage the best of seaside living with a variety of water sports and resort facilities. It is anchored by a beach club with full service & resort water sport facilities. Filipino inspired, contemporary international design combined with vernacular elements to match its seaside tropical setting. 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probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 12:32 PM Casa Verde Resort Laurel, Batangas Casa Verde resort is nestled on the shores of Taal Lake in the town of Laurel, Batangas. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24086_357137194694_357119019694_3475748_1002594_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/24086_357137224694_357119019694_3475750_3975717_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24086_357137214694_357119019694_3475749_1572579_n.jpg Photo credit: Casa Verde Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Verde-Resort-Batangas/) probinsyano May 9th, 2011, 01:40 PM Vitug Beach Resort Apacible Blvd, Nasugbu, Batangas Located in Batangas, it features outdoor pool for your swimming pleasure, pool slides to complement your swimming pleasure, meeting rooms for your corporate/private functions, business center services, KTV area where you can sing your heart out, a souvenir shop for your pasalubong and keepsakes, free parking area, 24-hour security to assist/guard 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RESORT Apacible Blvd., Nasugbu, Batangas SHOREBIRDS is a small beach front resort in a compound with 10 air-conditioned rooms, 2 small bahay kubo good for 2 persons (Cuckoo & Kookaburra)and 1 family bahay kubo (Maya) good for 4 persons. http://multiply.com/mu/shorebirdsbeach/image/15/photos/16/800x800/1/PICTURES-OF-ROOMS-2008.jpg?et=HbPRSPx%2CCKbpIAf7n7iBgw&nmid=197725609 http://multiply.com/mu/shorebirdsbeach/image/2/photos/1/800x800/108/IMG-4358.jpg?et=Bqe6SAlYZx4x47aKyay2bA&nmid=63002348 http://multiply.com/mu/shorebirdsbeach/image/59/photos/1/1200x1200/7/flamingo-sala-small.jpg?et=wd9MxxCAq2xxPFAqfHfLjg&nmid=63002348 http://multiply.com/mu/shorebirdsbeach/image/11/photos/1/800x800/58/new-shorebirds-photo-holyweek-2007-021.jpg?et=fHOa81nKLH7mmqIpmMre6Q&nmid=63002348 http://multiply.com/mu/shorebirdsbeach/image/50/photos/1/800x800/15/March-6-2007-012.jpg?et=vGa6T2UmklmsqozbSd6CTQ&nmid=63002348 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To go to the resort, you either trek from Barangay Alitagtag or a boat ride from Barangay Saimsim. Either way you will definitely enjoy the peaceful and safe mountain trek or the calm water boat ride to the resort. Once you arrive at the resort, you will immediately feel close with nature, filled with its lush vegetation and majestic view of taal lake and sloping mountains. The place is a perfect hideaway from the hustle of city life. During the day, there is plenty of recreation such as videoke, billiard, pool with slides and lake swim. At night, you can put a tent in its shore or lit a bonfire and build a sand castle. 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It is a four hectares property situated along the President Laurel highway, Barangay Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas. Hacienda Darasa is owned and managed by the Malabanan group. A former plantation, Hacienda Darasa boast for its fruit bearing trees, including the Davao famous durian tree and “Rambutan”. Also, a century old mango tree can be found at the center of one of the function areas where wedding and debut are often held. Through the years, Hacienda Darasa had captured a clientele from nearby towns and provinces and Metro Manila as well. 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Or, from the STAR highway take the Sambat, Tanauan exit, and move towards the Talisay - Tagaytay route. 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Banga Talisay, Batangas The Al Frontera de Taal Lakeshore Activity Point is located in Talisay, Batangas, 80km South of Manila Philippines. It is the only conference and resort facility that offers complete service and amenities in the area and boasts of the up close view of the world famous Taal volcano. http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm1.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm2.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm3.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm4.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm5.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm6.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm7.jpg http://www.fnetravel.com/english/batangashotels/alfronteradetaal/al-frontera-de-taal-accomm8.jpg 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As of now, Taal volcano's restiveness slows down but tourist ban remains within the crater however disaster tourism blooms in Batangas after eruption Batangas’ Tropical beaches, beautiful mountains, spectacular reefs and exotic cultures are what Batangas is usually offering to the world. However, at the moment, Batangas is courting tourists interested in viewing its harsher face. Those with a strong interest in natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions will find their cup of tea here. I heard some hotels in Tagaytay are pushing now the silver lining of this natural disaster, marketing it as the latest feature of visits to Taal lake. In the new volcano tour package, they’ll take customers to explore the closest village to the peak and see how bad the devastation is. Then they’ll take them to the nearest but safest to watch cold lahar flood past within the lake which is referring to volcanic debris flows. probinsyano May 10th, 2011, 02:35 PM Pastor - Acosta Ancestral House(1883) Batangas City Photo by: Carlo Pastor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3659330152_af8e89424f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659330152/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659330152/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3659328192_e541a18eb0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659328192/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659328192/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3658534005_69e507c566.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658534005/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3659338098_d07397881a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659338098/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659338098/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3659337590_2374d6e80f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659337590/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659337590/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3658540619_4efb50b6ed.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658540619/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658540619/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3658540241_e3d1c18d3b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658540241/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658540241/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3658539821_34670f3e7c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539821/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539821/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3658539433_64f822fd63.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539433/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539433/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3658539029_db0c0bc079.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539029/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658539029/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3659335146_72ce48912c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659335146/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659335146/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3658538343_a2de6dde8c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658538343/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658538343/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3659339938_d230d13d8c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659339938/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659339938/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3659340410_44e65fd5dc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659340410/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659340410/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3659340800_07da348443.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659340800/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659340800/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3659333332_b00ab221a1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659333332/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659333332/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3658535807_06e45a2f97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658535807/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658535807/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr 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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658527399/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3659323330_9a90493e96.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659323330/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659323330/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3658526577_41210e41a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658526577/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658526577/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3659321876_66856e3a20.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659321876/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659321876/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3659320914_41c6b0e424.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659320914/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659320914/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3658523323_2aec1255c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658523323/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658523323/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3658523005_695675bb98.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658523005/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658523005/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3658522615_c9f75c0098.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658522615/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658522615/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3659318390_26ba9959d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659318390/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659318390/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3658521193_4db5635029.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658521193/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658521193/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3658520781_2201c468f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658520781/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658520781/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3659317040_206b9b3f38.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659317040/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3659317040/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3658520011_7ef9101f5c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658520011/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658520011/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3658519609_dcfaf14031.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658519609/) Pastor-Acosta Ancestral House 1883 by Jon Aguirre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/3658519609/) by carlopastor (http://www.flickr.com/people/carlopastor/), on Flickr Source: Carlo Pastor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/) For the complete set of Pastor - Acosta Ancestral House(1883) photos, please visit Carlo Pastor Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlopastor/with/3658519609/) on flickr probinsyano May 10th, 2011, 03:21 PM Seaside Cottages (Matabungkay Beach) Lian, Batangas Feel the summer.. Have fun under the sun.. Just 2hrs away from Metro Manila. Seaside Cottages awaits you to have the relaxing vacation and memorable adventures.. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217600_212674705426763_100000527050669_775494_1567896_n.jpg Photo by Shirley Bausas Yamauchi (http://www.facebook.com/sam17ofTIMOG) to Seaside Cottages Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Cottages-Matabungkay-Beach-Lian-Batangas/108926385805142) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24777_108926895805091_108926385805142_125584_2708317_n.jpg Photo by Seaside Cottages Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Cottages-Matabungkay-Beach-Lian-Batangas/) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/28957_115754665122314_108926385805142_148554_2533058_n.jpg Photo by Seaside Cottages Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Cottages-Matabungkay-Beach-Lian-Batangas/) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/24777_109220375775743_108926385805142_126703_4499350_n.jpg Photo by Seaside Cottages Facebook 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pauses on rumbling Philippine volcano May 10, 2011 A general view from Tagaytay City, south of Manila, of the volcanic crater locally known as Binintiang Malaki (big extended leg) of the Taal volcano island. by Jason Gutierrez TAAL VOLCANO, May 10, 2011 (AFP) - Boats lay idle on the shores of a lake surrounding the Philippines' rumbling Taal volcano as village elder Violy Seda retold her dramatic escape from death a generation ago. The 65-year-old woman was a young mother during Taal's last major eruption in 1977, which covered the island with deadly ash, violently shook the ground and sent villagers rushing through the night to their boats to escape. "Throughout the day there were powerful earthquakes that sent us falling over ourselves," said Seda, who now has seven children and 32 grandchildren. "By nightfall we had packed everything and jumped on our boats just as a loud bang erupted. The night sky glowed and we would have died if we stayed behind." No one was killed in that eruption, and the villagers soon returned to ply their trade as tour guides on the island, the most active among the Philippines' 23 volcanoes and just 65 kilometres (40 miles) south of Manila. Now the volcano is threatening to erupt again, but the few thousand people living there are undaunted by the latest signals and are again refusing to leave unless a major eruption looks certain. "I grew up here and all my children were born on this volcano. These rumblings are normal for people like us," Seda said. Taal is famous for its distinct crater lake. It is a 23-square-kilometre (14-square-mile) volcano island that lies inside a bigger lake formed from previous volcanic activity. Together they are among the most spectacular sights, and popular tourist destinations, in the Philippines. Most of the residents on the island work in the tourism sector. They ferry tourists across the lake from towns encircling the island, and provide guided treks and horse rides up its main crater for about 500 pesos (less than $10) per person. But with 47 craters and its history of powerful explosions, Taal is classified a "permanent danger zone", according to government volcanologists. It has erupted at least 33 times since 1572, the most destructive of which was in 1911 when it left 1,334 people dead, sent ash falling on to Manila and triggered wave surges that engulfed entire lakeshore villages. A recent surge in seismic activity on the island forced state volcanologists to hoist the second of a five-step alert system on April 9. This meant magma may be slowly moving up its crater, ahead of a possible explosion. All tourist activity was halted and authorities called for the elderly and the young to be evacuated. Boatman Gregorio Enriquez, 41, explained that the villagers had decided to remain because they had nowhere else to go, and they could only hope the seismic activity would soon subside so the tourists would return. "You can always try to outrun an explosion, but you can never beat poverty as a result of the alert status," Enriquez said. Enriquez, a father of two young girls, said he typically earned about 3,000 pesos (about $70) ferrying tourists, although his boat had been idle for a month. Villagers are now subsisting on local carp caught from the lake and vegetables from their plots. Without cash from tourists, rice, the staple food sold in towns across the lake, is mostly beyond the reach of the poor villagers. "Life for the past month has become a monotonous cycle of waiting, sleeping and more waiting," Enriquez said. With him in a makeshift shed were about a dozen members of his extended family, all of them waiting for the clan's patriarch to return from buying a sack of rice with savings made during better times. Children splashed in the lake while the family-owned horses were tethered on nearby coconut trees, their heads bent low from the tropical noon-day heat. Migrating egrets and gulls fought off crows for scraps of fish lying on the otherwise lifeless beach front. "This volcano is both a blessing and a curse for us," lamented Enriquez. At the local tourism office, a huge yellow sign proclaimed that the entire island remained on alert for possible eruption, and no tourist activity was permitted. "We haven't had any tourists setting foot here for the past month. The only (people) that have visited are volcanologists and the press," complained Susan Mameng, the island's tourism officer. "People here are getting desperate. What is ironic is that the island is alive, and yet we may be slowly dying if we don't get tourists back," she said. 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The House ways and means committee yesterday discussed four proposals calling for changes to the Investment and Incentives Code in a meeting, during which the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) warned in a statement that limiting perks could lead to investments being diverted to other Southeast Asian countries. "We will have two to three more committee meetings on the bills, but we will approve the final bill by end-May," panel chairman Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (2nd district, Batangas) told BusinessWorld. "It should be up for plenary discussion by June," he added. With Congress scheduled to end its first regular session on June 9 and resume work on July 25, Mr. Mandanas said: "I am optimistic the bill can be passed at the House of Representatives as early as September." To speed up discussions, various sectors were instructed to submit their position papers on the fiscal incentives bills by Monday. Their inputs could be included in a unified matrix, Mr. Mandanas said. Position papers are expected from groups such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. and the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, as well as the real estate, automotive and business process outsourcing industries. The JFC, in a statement submitted to the committee, said it opposed proposals to limit income tax holidays and other incentives for investors. "Overall investment and especially foreign investment in the Philippines are very low and would most likely be even lower without fiscal incentives," it said. The Philippines offers income tax holidays of up to eight years to exporters and domestic enterprises, with the chance to expand the tax breaks for additional investments. The JFC, however, noted that the duration of the perk was one of the shortest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with neighbors such as Malaysia and Singapore offering the benefit for up to 10 to 15 years. The Philippines’ 30% corporate income tax is also one of the higher rates in the region, it said, noting that Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam charge tax rates as low as 20%. "The proposals... ignore the real world in which competing economies offer investors a better deal," the JFC claimed, adding that the Philippines netted only 4.5% of foreign direct investments (FDI) in ASEAN from 2000 to 2010. It also said that total 2009 investments in the Philippines were less than 15% of the country’s gross domestic product, well below Thailand’s 22%, Indonesia’s 31% and Vietnam’s 38%. "Low investment in the Philippines makes future growth of the economy more problematic because the foundations for sustainable growth are not being built," the JFC said. The four bills proposing changes to the Investment and Incentives Code push for the shortening of income tax holidays to a period ranging from three to eight years. Economists asked to comment on the matter sided with legislators, saying there are other ways to attract investors. "Tax perks are not the only way to attract FDI. Improvements in physical and human infrastructure, reduction of bureaucratic red tape, erosion of corruption and the like are important factors," University of Asia and the Pacific economist Cid L. Terosa said in a text message to BusinessWorld. University of the Philippines economist Benjamin E. Diokno, in a separate text message, said: "The best way to attract FDI is to have better economic prospects for the Philippine economy." "Foreign investors will come in if the prospects for sustained, strong growth are likely," he added. -- Diane Claire J. Jiao Source: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?id=31106 Kudos to http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/final_339782031874_origenjpg.gif probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 04:42 AM Guardian's Wine May 6, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/vsr_guardian.jpg Governor Vilma Santos Recto gamely acknowledge members of Philippines Guardians Brotherhood Inc.-Balisong Group by participating in the group's recognition ceremony for its newly-registered member Guardians of the Province which is highlighted by indoctrination and drinking the Guardian's ceremonial wine. /Capitol Photo: Edwin V. Zabarte-Batangas PIO Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=7&id=157&sec=1 probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:05 AM Good Morning sa taga Batangas... Congratulations!bagong thread na pala...and it's Thread 3.sana maging mabilis na ito at dadami ang forumers para maraming iba't ibang news na mababasa dito. as usual si sir probinsyano masipag mag supply ng mga news development about Batangas.and it's good to read his varied postings...mga resorts sa probinsya,mga pangyayari at kung anu ano pa...thank you sir! gawin ko na lang habit ito na magbasa dito para di naman maiwanan sa balita tungkol sa probinsya ng Batangas. Thanks.. I hope this new thread will grow and will be useful.. probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:27 AM ATI remains optimistic about Batangas port May 4, 2011 PORT operator Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) remains bullish about its prospects for Batangas Port phase II despite current limited cargo at the facility. ATI executive vice president Ernst Schulze noted it will take time before volumes are in place for Batangas. “It’s not only that we put a ship there but also we have to convince locators especially in the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon (area) where cargoes are coming from, to go to the Batangas port,” he explained. Schulze reiterated ATI’s long-term commitment to Batangas with the end goal of making the port the main trade gateway in Southern Luzon. Last year, Batangas Port II handled about 7,000 twenty-foot equivalent units. So far, only feeder operator Regional Container Lines and domestic cargo carrier NMC Container Lines make regular calls at the port. The construction of a new plant in the area by multinational Nestle is seen to augur well for Batangas port. Earlier, the Research Education and Institutional Development recommended the adoption of a state policy to gradually shift foreign cargo traffic from Manila to Batangas and Subic to maximize use of these ports. Source:http://www.portcalls.com/news-archive/2011/news20110504-c.php probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:32 AM Local bills mean big to PH growth: Belmonte 11 May 2011 11:17:19 AM Writer: Dionisio P. Tubianosa, MRS-PRIB There are 25 local bills, including the creation of the new province of Davao Occidental, awaiting third reading approval by the House of Representatives until June 9 when the first regular session of the 15th Congress adjourns. "These local bills are very important to countryside development because they promote efficiency in the overall (nationwide) delivery of public services," said Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., stressing that "rural development spells a meaningful national growth." The list also includes the 2nd reading-approved reapportionment of the legislative district in the City of Caloocan (HB 3858) espoused by Rep. Oscar Malapitan (1st District, Caloocan City) and the separation of Batangas City from the 2nd legislative district of Batangas to constitute the lone district of the City of Batangas (HB 4094), authored by Rep. Hermilando Mandanas. The proposed creation of the new districts in the cities of Caloocan and Batangas would bring to 286, from the current 284, the total membership in the House of Representatives. Awaiting final plenary approval are eleven (11) measures establishing/converting Land Transportation Offices into regular/district LTO offices in the following areas: (1) Bayawan City; (2) Dumalag, Capiz; (3) Paranaque City; (4) Compostela Valley Province; (5) City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan; (6) 2nd district of Iloilo; (7) Concepcion, Tarlac; (8) Dapa, Surigao Del Norte; (9) Davao Del Norte; (10) Tubod, Lanao Del Norte; and (11) San Simon, Pampanga. Another eleven local bills declaring specific dates as special non-working public holidays in different localities in the country await third reading approval before the June 10 adjournment. "Even as Congress gives attention to priorities set by the Executive Legislative Development Advisory Council (presided over by President Aquino), we also have the mandate to give equal importance to local development that is very vital to the overall national interest," Belmonte stressed. Source: http://www.congress.gov.ph/press/details.php?pressid=5082 Kudos to http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/final_339782031874_origenjpg.gif probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:40 AM First Gen May Build Gas-Fired, Hydro Power Plants, Bid for State Assets By Cecilia Yap - May 10, 2011 First Gen Corp. (FGEN) may build a gas-fired power plant beside its existing plants in Batangas province if additional gas supplies from the Camago-Malampaya gas field in Palawan is available, President Francis Giles Puno told shareholders in a meeting in Manila today. First Gen plans to build for power assets to be auctioned by the government and is studying a plan to build hydropower plants with combined capacity of 80 megawatts in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, Puno said. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-11/first-gen-may-build-gas-fired-hydro-power-plants-bid-for-state-assets.html probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 12:11 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House Taal, Batangas Photo by: Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/) The ancestral house of Don Leon Apacible, representative of Lepanto (Mt. Province) in the Malolos Congress and one of the signatories in the 1899 Malolos Constitution held at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. Items of interest include original family collections of relics and memorabilia, glassware, chinaware dated back from Ming Dynasty and earthenware. The house, as it stands today, has survived two world wars without being destroyed. It has, however, undergone renovations, the first time in 1870 and the last in 1940. The heavy doors and the black and white marble tiles are still a part of the original house. Its paneling and floors are of Philippine hardwood and are the same original hand-sewn lumber typically used in Filipino buildings of this vintage. The landmark is open for public from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/3535814903_5360d7b9d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535814903/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (02) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535814903/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/3535813133_b3e2f74b1d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535813133/) Door (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535813133/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3535811939_af8eba3989.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811939/) Calesa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811939/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3535811717_9930c0c171.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811717/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (12) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811717/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/3535811469_ea7d02a9a6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811469/) Bath Tub (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535811469/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/3536627442_46bebe938a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536627442/) Ang Baul or Chest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536627442/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3536627168_0e076101e1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536627168/) Gilingan ng Mais (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536627168/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3536626892_a262318291.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626892/) Cow and Horse Brand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626892/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/3535810575_be9314cb65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535810575/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (7) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535810575/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3535810351_e6705876b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535810351/) Picture Frame (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535810351/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3536626296_8801b1ef1d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626296/) Moslem Decor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626296/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3536626090_272e092d02.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626090/) Hasrdstone Slab used for Pressing Beams (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536626090/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3536625822_4ce1c1fac4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536625822/) Gilingan or Grinding Stone (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536625822/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3535809567_b8cb8ff475.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535809567/) Pakakak (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535809567/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/3536625374_4192feeed0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536625374/) Old Bed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536625374/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3536624462_7bbfb21cec.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536624462/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (123) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536624462/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2213/3535807761_0d8c21e0c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807761/) Balluster (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807761/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/3535807527_30e9557fcf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807527/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (117) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807527/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3536623488_499ae98e5f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536623488/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (116) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536623488/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2190/3535807169_6f3a8354da.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807169/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (114) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535807169/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3535806897_b2a013967b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535806897/) BASTONERA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535806897/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3535806669_44cc803a2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535806669/) 16th Century Pressed Iron (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535806669/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/3536622242_081f8b4e79.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536622242/) Gas Lamp (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536622242/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3536622080_c2725f5d60.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536622080/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (105) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536622080/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2041/3535805805_36372e1e06.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535805805/) Old Cabinet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535805805/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3536621476_22152a6586.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536621476/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (103) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536621476/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3535805303_099e8ee557.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535805303/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (102) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535805303/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3536620944_ebc22db18c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536620944/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (101) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536620944/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/3536611124_f79049a808.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536611124/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (55) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536611124/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3536611372_1f6f371f0a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536611372/) Abanikong Ginamit ni Dona Matilde nang Kasalukuyang Ipinagluluksa ang Pagyao ni Don Leopn noong 1901 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536611372/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/3535796121_e8f6f76cf6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535796121/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (57) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535796121/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3536612126_150052cd83.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536612126/) Two Layer Table from Hongkong (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536612126/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3535795357_07efb5758c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535795357/) Room 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535795357/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/3536610420_c94c4cec61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610420/) Room (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610420/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/3536610176_2cc6cdc7d8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610176/) Old Room (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610176/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/3536610420_c94c4cec61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610420/) Room (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536610420/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/3536609788_a895535565.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536609788/) Table (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536609788/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2399/3535794185_d68402a45d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535794185/) Piano 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535794185/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/3536609286_51287e4ef0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536609286/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House Ceiling (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536609286/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/3535793729_22d6892477.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793729/) Mosquito Net Holder (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793729/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3536608938_e6238ee5a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536608938/) Piano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536608938/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/3535793415_144a005d28.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793415/) Sungka (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793415/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/3535793099_239b23d345.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793099/) Mother Shell (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535793099/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3536608338_a8c3898caa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536608338/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (37) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536608338/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3535792673_7ee6503354.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535792673/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (36) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535792673/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/3535792181_0f434b4f82.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535792181/) Antique Table and Chair (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535792181/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/3536607244_943c51a1a8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536607244/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (32) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536607244/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3536606644_62d9125664.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536606644/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (28) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536606644/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3536607006_c8056f813d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536607006/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (29) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536607006/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3535791149_5d19ed0863.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535791149/) Stairs @ Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535791149/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3535790933_99b2c9ed08.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535790933/) Old Pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535790933/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3536612486_a11a2bf6ea.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536612486/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (61) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536612486/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/3535797321_d0a34937c2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535797321/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (64) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535797321/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3536613222_b8b430c4c2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536613222/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (66) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536613222/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/3535798019_d4cffe764a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535798019/) Vienna Chair (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535798019/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/3535798221_7e506b4ed7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535798221/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (68) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535798221/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/3536614120_332e68de43.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614120/) Brass Bell used for calling servants (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614120/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3536614296_4d08245f18.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614296/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (71) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614296/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3536614540_1e7bbdc668.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614540/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (73) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614540/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/3536614756_29f90f5074.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614756/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (75) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536614756/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3536615082_6f4e835fdb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615082/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (76) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615082/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/3535799707_47d43220f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535799707/) They used to save money thru this bamboo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535799707/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3536615418_f161405047.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615418/) Gatangan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615418/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3536615968_6f281a5633.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615968/) Hagdan or Stair (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536615968/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3535803437_318f27900c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535803437/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (94) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535803437/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/3535803659_7c01b7db99.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535803659/) Old Children Dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535803659/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/3536619504_a98b94c5fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536619504/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (96) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536619504/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/3536619868_3ab013ea7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536619868/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (97) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536619868/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3536616156_9631cb827e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536616156/) Abaniko Fan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3536616156/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3535800889_32ab10bbb1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535800889/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (82) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535800889/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/3535801085_db6baa61c4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535801085/) Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House (83) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/3535801085/) by Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/people/dexfamily/), on Flickr Source: Photo by: Dexter Panganiban (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/) and www.museum.com (http://www.museum.com/ja/museum/id=26498&show=2) For the complete set of Don Leon Apacible Ancestral House's photos, please visit Dexter Dexter Panganiban's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexfamily/with/3536616156/) probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 01:37 PM Villa Cornelia Ibabao, Cuenca, Batangas Villa Cornelia is a hidden paradise situated at Ibabao, Cuenca, Batangas. It offers travelers a relaxing comfortable stay; a clean and beautiful environment where guests can feel at home and have a good time. Villa Cornelia is the ideal destination for couples, families, and groups looking to escape city life and commune with nature. The resort sits on a 2 Hectare expanse, inspired by lush tropical forests. Villa Cornelia has pools for adults and kids. Other amenities include cottages and rooms, pavilion and function halls, resto-bar and coffee shop, and garden event. The area is purposefully landscaped to create a carpet of grass and a canopy of trees, for a truly relaxing environment. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216265_10150169423351170_365437281169_6695663_6857580_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Cornelia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/villacorneliaresort) http://villacornelia.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/naturepark.jpg Photo credit: villacornelia.tripod.com (http://villacornelia.tripod.com/) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166601_497604656169_365437281169_5981367_7931432_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Cornelia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/villacorneliaresort) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/26373_367208496169_365437281169_3560375_3384662_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Cornelia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/villacorneliaresort) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/26373_367208526169_365437281169_3560378_5217125_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Cornelia Resort 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recently build and is really a top attraction in this region. http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_0.jpeg http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_1.jpeg http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_2.jpeg http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_3.jpeg http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_4.jpeg http://batangas.nl/documents/W25_pasted_5.jpeg Photo credit: Villa Gavana Resor (http://batangas.nl/documents/home.html) Source: Villa Gavana Resor (http://batangas.nl/documents/home.html) For more info and reservations, please visit: Villa Gavana Resor (http://batangas.nl/documents/home.html) probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 02:31 PM Cimpulo Beach Resort Brgy. San Piro, Balayan, Batangas Spacious beachfront resort overlooking Balayan Bay perfect for nature lovers with complete amenities – swimming pool with underwater lights for night swimming, kiosks, air-conditioned rooms, videoke bar. Perfect for family, barkada, corporate outings, weddings and other affairs. Approx. two hrs. away from Makati. Great service. Low rates. Relax and enjoy time well spent at Cimpulo Resort. http://www.adpost.com/classifieds/upload/ph/travel/ph_travel.369.1.jpg http://www.adpost.com/classifieds/upload/ph/travel/ph_travel.369.2.jpg http://www.adpost.com/classifieds/upload/ph/travel/ph_travel.369.3.jpg Photo credit: www.adpost.com (http://www.adpost.com/) Source: www.adpost.com (http://www.adpost.com/) For more Inquiries and reservations, please visit: www.adpost.com (http://www.adpost.com/) probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 03:06 PM Estrella de Mendoza Playa Resort Laiya, San Juan, Batangas hoQ04I4xV5E http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148549_128110497247012_123225011068894_172384_882421_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) http://www.estrellasdemendoza.org/getattachment/95e6e3e4-c065-4afd-ab19-dd21f8424a47/estrellas-de-mendoza-playa-resort_cabana.aspx?maxsidesize=660 Photo credit: www.estrellasdemendoza.org (http://www.estrellasdemendoza.org/Laiya-Batangas/Resort/About-Us.aspx) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XHP_soxBbTQ/TchCJSomgYI/AAAAAAAABOM/TTuMYjmX1j4/s1600/1.jpg Photo by Mac Centeno (http://www.blogger.com/profile/15321872011579268754) to 2.bp.blogspot.com (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4ssqjxuAwc/TchCIfekTeI/AAAAAAAABN0/H1kP4KAk3rA/s1600/DSC_1881.JPG Photo by Mac Centeno (http://www.blogger.com/profile/15321872011579268754) to 2.bp.blogspot.com (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IHe0KWzCaIM/TbjYGMt7T9I/AAAAAAAAAB0/AyQFP2QTlgg/s1600/P4210466.JPG Photo credit: cassandrabeatriz.blogspot.com (http://cassandrabeatriz.blogspot.com/2011_04_27_archive.html) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MiPNNy2RPPk/TbjYV-fZHUI/AAAAAAAAAB4/Mn4OYeuZ7-I/s1600/P4210467.JPG Photo credit: cassandrabeatriz.blogspot.com (http://cassandrabeatriz.blogspot.com/2011_04_27_archive.html) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/149290_128109920580403_123225011068894_172376_1265938_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/149145_128109963913732_123225011068894_172377_5574270_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/75781_128109980580397_123225011068894_172378_559348_n.jpg Photo credit: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) GnZ3SOROfdw&feature=player_embedded 7NEfsAG08ic Source: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) and www.estrellasdemendoza.org (http://www.estrellasdemendoza.org/Laiya-Batangas/Resort/About-Us.aspx) For more info and reservations, please visit: Villa Estrellas De Mendoza Playa Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Estrellas-De-Mendoza-Playa-Resort/123225011068894) and www.estrellasdemendoza.org (http://www.estrellasdemendoza.org/Laiya-Batangas/Resort/About-Us.aspx) probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:02 PM Playa Laiya San Juan Batangas (On going Development) Playa Laiya is envisioned to become the hub of beach tourism in South Luzon. Masterplanned as a signature seaside development that features a residential community within walking distance to the leisure tourism estate and the beach. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/37198_457097513749_138373893749_5400072_7078164_n.jpg Photo credit: Playa Laiya in San Juan Batangas Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playa-Laiya-in-San-Juan-Batangas/138373893749) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/24186_110740855617152_109702632387641_158993_7788597_n.jpg Photo credit: Playa Laiya Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playa-laiya/109702632387641) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24186_110741238950447_109702632387641_158994_5704083_n.jpg Photo credit: Playa Laiya Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playa-laiya/109702632387641) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/25886_111295828894988_109702632387641_161207_4365071_n.jpg Photo credit: Playa Laiya Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playa-laiya/109702632387641) 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FOR RETIREES After long years of hard work, a person seeks a place where he could live out his retirement years in comfort and leisure, a place where the warmth and hospitality of the country meet with international standard accommodations, efficient friendly service and affordable rates. It was along this concept that Pacific Heights, a world - class residential resort within jogging distance of Tagaytay Ridge, was born. It is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life while still enjoying nature's way of providing the best in life. http://pacificheights.com.ph/images/mainPic.jpg One dimension which will surely be appreciated by the retirees is the year round cool climate added to the friendly and hospitable character of the Filipino as well as his openness to other cultures. http://pacificheights.com.ph/images/miniGolf.jpg Panoramic View With Mt. Batulao serving as its backdrop, Pacific Heights stands on a sprawling 103- hectare land along Diokno Highway in Calaca, Batangas. The resort overlooks 3 bodies of water, namely, Taal Lake, Balayan Bay and South China sea with a 360 degree panoramic view. Nestled in the lush, foliage covered hills of Batulao at 1,050 feet above sea level, the Pacific Heights Residential Resort is the main attraction for retirees and travelers who are in search of relaxing cool weather year - round. The clubhouse facilities including a multi - purpose pavilion, business and reception center, kids' play station / activity center, dance hall and disco, sunset bar, mini theatre, lobby and lounge, chapel and viewing deck. http://pacificheights.com.ph/images/batulaoPic.jpg Pacific Heights will also boast of a computer room, picnic grove, explorers' nature camp, aviary, orchidarium, honey bee farm, swimming pool, waterfalls, spring, jogging paths, bike paths and horseback riding. Pacific Heights ensures buyers of individual titles ready to transfer upon payment. 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Stretching over 3.7 km per lap, the course not only offers an exciting mix of challenges but also showcases the cool mountain weather and the majestic vistas of the famed Mount Batulao and Mount Talamitam. Mountain-bike competitors will battle it out for six laps in various categories—Men’s 18-23, 24-30, 31-40 and 41-up and the Mega Man Race and Women’s Open. At stake are medals and other exciting gifts and prizes for the top-three finishers in each category. Registration is now ongoing. Interested participants can enjoy the early-bird registration fee of P500 per rider until May 15. The regular rate of P700 per rider applies from May 16 to 18. Registration fee covers entry into the race, race packet, use of one transponder, finisher’s shirt, postrace meal and giveaways. http://businessmirror.com.ph/images/stories/daily_images/2011/May/05122011/sports03.jpg Registration forms are available at all Sabak Sports outlets and other participating bike shops and outdoor stores. They may also be downloaded at the Sabak Sports Facebook Account. Deadline of registration is on May 18. Interested parties may call 819-1733 for more details. The Sandari MTB Executive Challenge is organized in partnership with the Sabak-Ellsworth Group. Besides the competitive races, bikers and their families can also enjoy the summer activities and attractions at the Sandari Family Fiesta. These include bike clinics, horseback riding for kids, kite flying, spa massages, picnic areas, free arts and crafts demos, forest and river trekking, games and kiddie booths plus many more exciting surprises. The Sandari Family Fiesta is the culmination of the highly successful Sandari Summer Adventure, a three-month-long summer extravaganza made up of fun, nature-oriented events for families and outdoor enthusiasts at the mountainside township of Sandari Batulao. The adventures at Sandari, however, are expected to continue even after the summer ends with the development of leisure facilities and amenities such as the soon to be available 300-meter-long, thrilling zip-line ride stretching across the scenic Calamias River. Sandari Batulao is set within 800 hectares of lush greens and undulating hills at the foot of Mount Batulao, Sandari Batulao. The developer, Citystate Properties and Management Corp., is headed by Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua and his Singaporean partners. It is located at Km. 77, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas, and is 10 minutes away from Metro Tagaytay along the Nasugbu-Tagaytay Tourism National Highway. It is also just an hour-and-a-half drive from Makati via the South Luzon Expressway through Sta. Rosa Exit. Source:http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/sports/11003-sandari-batulao-mountain-bike-challenge-up probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:52 PM Young archer from Silliman, sprinter from Batangas in Palaro spotlights By Marc Anthony Reyes Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 22:41:00 05/11/2011 DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines—Marie Crizzabelle Merto of Central Visayas captured four archery golds even as Jenny Rose Rosales of Calabarzon emerged as the fastest girl on the track in the 2011 Palarong Pambansa on Wednesday. Merto, a 16-year-old junior at the Silliman University, prevailed in single FITA (1,288 points) and the 30-meter (347), 40m (326) and 50m (317) events at the Zamboanga del Norte sports complex. She also took the silver in the 60m event behind local girl Febenlyn Encabo of Region 9, who beat her for the crown (300-298) to match her four-gold, one-silver output in San Jose, Tarlac, in 2010. Hailing from Dumaguete, which has produced Olympians Mark Javier, Jennifer Chan and Joan Tabanag, Merto is still on target for two more victories in Olympic standard individual and team event. “I had a different type of training so I guess that and my hard work paid off,” Merto told sportswriters after her triumphs, which lined her up for the Most Valuable Athlete award at the end of the week-long Palaro. Over at the Jose Rizal Memorial State University track and field oval, the 16-year-old Rosales finally realized her dream when she ruled the girls’ secondary 100-meter dash in 12.02 seconds. “I really wanted to win because last year, I only went home with a bronze and this is my last Palaro,” said the shy and skinny Rosales, from San Juan, Batangas, in Filipino. Already assured of a scholarship with University of the East through track and field legend Elma Muros-Posadas, she hopes to complete a sprint double when she runs in 200m finals on Friday. Western Visayas continued to shine in athletics with five more golds even as Metro Manila swept the four team golds in badminton at the Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center. The WV winners were Rieveneth Jayed Penarubia in girls’ secondary 400m hurdles (1:05.73), Jasmin Tayco in elementary girls’ javelin (4.79m), Rofrey Gilva in elementary boys’ 400m hurdles, Maika de Oro in girls’ secondary shot put (10.50m) and Rhea Castellano in the girls’ elementary 400-m hurdles (1:08.86). In swimming, elementary students Mark Joseph Rominquit of National Capital Region and Catherine Bondad of Calabarzon each captured their fifth gold medals. Already with two golds tucked in her belt (200m freestyle and 200m medley relay), Bondad, from San Pablo City, scored three more victories in the 200m individual medley (two minutes and 40.59 seconds), 100m free (1:05.02) and 400m medley relay (5:05.53) with Zuzanne Vernon Himor, Red Galay and Nicole Mea. Rominquit, a 12-year-old from Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, dominated the 100m free in 59.44 seconds. He had three golds last Tuesday. Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20110511-335990/Young-archer-from-Silliman-sprinter-from-Batangas-in-Palaro-spotlights probinsyano May 11th, 2011, 05:57 PM Landco to spend P1B BY IRMA ISIP May 12, 2011 Upscale property developer Landco Pacific Corp. (Landco) will spend P1 billion on new and expansion projects this year, Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, president and chief executive, said. Landco also anticipates an increase in net income with the launch of new projects. The company has launched its fifth tower at Tribeca Private Residences called Hudson Place in Sucat, Muntinlupa. Landco will also be launching Aquaria, a condominium-hotel at Playa Calatagan in Calatagan, Batangas; an expansion in Ponderosa Leisure Farms called Ponderosa Gardens in Silang, Cavite, and a new house-and-lot project at Waterwood Park in Baliuag, Bulacan. Xerez-Burgos said Landco is off to a good start in 2011, posting robust sales in the first quarter. "If we can sustain this momentum, we are set to surpass last year’s profits." Landco’s sales in the first quarter of 2011 reached P586 million, P90 million or 18 percent higher than the P496 million in the first quarter of 2010. Last year, Landco posted P128 million in net income, against P258 million in 2009. "The decrease in net income was a result of depleting inventory as we deliberately did not launch new projects in 2009 and 2010 so we could focus on finishing projects that we launched in 2007 and 2008," Xerez-Burgos said. Landco has turned over Towers 1 and 2 of Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat. It has also completed several components of its projects: the Aqua Park’s swimming pool and poolside cabanas in Playa Azalea in Samal Island, Davao; cluster 1 and clubhouse at WoodGrove Park in San Fernando, Pampanga; lake amenity and phase 1 at Hacienda Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon, thus, allowing lot owners to start building their hacienda-themed homes; and Waterwood Park’s phases 1 to 3B in Baliuag, Bulacan. Landco has also turned over phase 1 of Playa Calatagan so that lot owners are now building their Asian tropical beach homes. It also has completed phase 3 of Ponderosa Leisure Farms in Silang, Cavite. It has turned over the majority of Amara en Terrazas condominium units in Nasugbu, Batanga. Some unit owners have moved in. Lot owners at The Peak and The Ridge in Terrazas de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu have also begun building their luxury beach homes. Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/may12/busi8.html probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 01:48 AM Sandari Batulao: Inspiring creativity and the outdoors spirit through nature Posted on 12 May 2011 at 4:47am http://philippinesgraphic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2011_05_16_sf1.jpg Visual artist Fernando Afable demonstrates how proper shading can make a drawing come to life. Budding artists and adventurers had a field day at the recently held Arts & Crafts Day and Forest Trekking Adventure at Sandari Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas. The event started with an educational, fun-trek through the 52-hectare Sandari Forest where families and barkadas got an up-close look at gigantic, century-old trees and the other unique plants, flowers and fruit-bearing trees that make up the Batulao ecosystem. The trek was also a visual treat to photography hobbyists who gamely captured the amazing and colorful sights found along the trail, from the orange hues of the leaf-covered forest floor to the solid green mass of trees shielding the trekkers from the morning sun. Make-shift bamboo bridges, natural obstacles of humungous, fallen tree trunks and hanging vines offered avenues for adventure and play among the young and the young at heart. In the afternoon, the creative set tried their hands at making eco-friendly paper using abaca in a demonstration by local Batangas crafts master Anna Marie Afable of The Paper & Ink Shop. Indigenous to the Philippines, the abaca plant produces fiber that is renowned for its physical strength, making it an ideal material for producing paper. Abaca pulp also has a very rich and beautiful texture and can easily be enhanced by adding color, fragrance and other elements as shown by the participants of the demo who let their creativity roam free by adorning their hand-made paper with leaves, twigs and flowers found around Sandari. A lesson on basic painting techniques by visual artist Fernando Afable followed, engaging kids as young as five years old to recreate the beauty of Sandari Batulao in their own canvasses. The Sandari Arts & Crafts Day is just one of the many exciting activities of The Sandari Summer Adventure, a three-month long summer extravaganza of fun, nature-oriented events for families and eco-adventurers at the mountainside township of Sandari Batulao. To find out about the other activities lined up for the summer, interested parties can log on to Sandari Batulao’s Official Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/official.sandari.batulao) or visit www.sandaribatulao.com. They may also call 817-5876 or 894-3019 for more details. About Sandari Batulao Set within 800 hectares of lush greens and undulating hills at the foot of Mt. Batulao, Sandari is envisioned to be a mountainside self-sustaining community where residents and guests experience a laid-back lifestyle marked by a genuine respect for the quiet life and the natural environment. The developer, Citystate Properties and Management Corporation, is headed by Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua and his Singaporean partners. Located at Km77, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas and 10 minutes away from Metro Tagaytay, along the Nasugbu-Tagaytay Tourism National Highway, Sandari Batulao is just an hour and a half drive from Makati via the South Luzon Expressway, through Sta. Rosa Exit. Source: http://philippinesgraphic.com/?p=1750 probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 01:59 AM Racing Pigeons of Mataasnakahoy Gear Up for May 15 Race Posted on 11 May 2011 Posted by Dyan Hernandez to http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wowbatangas-logo.png (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/mataasnakahoy/racing-pigeons-of-mataasnakahoy-gear-up-for-may-15-race/) http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/racing-pigeon.jpg Have you witnessed a pigeon racing event? If you think this one’s interesting, then visit Mataasnakahoy on Sunday, May 15 at 12:30pm for the inaugural release of the racing pigeons by Racing Pigeons of Mataasnakahoy breeders. What is Pigeon Racing? Read the description below as lifted from wikipedia.org: “Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specially trained racing pigeons, which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance. The time it takes the animal to cover the specified distance is measured and the birds rate of travel is calculated and compared with all of the other pigeons in the race to determine which animal returned at the highest speed.” For all the breeders of the Racing Pigeon of Mataasnakahoy (RPM), below are the complete program details for the pigeon race on Sunday. Date: May 15 (Sunday 12:30 noontime) Venue: In front of the Municipal Hall Inaugural release of racing pigeons from RPM breeders to be headed by Honorary Advisers, Edgar Pili, Ricky Magpantay and Ferdie Dimaano. Date: May 15 (Sunday 1:00 – 3:30pm) Venue: Residence of Edgar Pili, Brgy. Upa 1:00 – 1:15pm Registration of all the members of RPM Chairperson – Ricky Magpantay & Gie Galicia 1:15 – 1:20pm Opening Prayer by Brother & Konsehal, Ricky Magpantay 1:20 – 1:30pm Opening Remarks by Honorable Konsehal, Ferdie Dimaano 1:30 – 2:00pm Racing Pigeon Show, the first “Racing Pigeon Achievers” in Mataasnakahoy, showcasing an array of proven racing birds from our very own RPM Adviser, Edgar Pili. (Chairperson – Edgar Pili and Harvey, President of Bagwis) 2:00 – 3:00pm A talk and open forum on “Conditioning Racing Pigeons” Chairperson – Edgar Pili and Jaime Inosanto 3:00 – 3:20pm Announcement of the “Fly High & Win RPM” street race rules (Chairperson – Harvey, President of Bagwis) 3:20 – 3:30pm Closing Remarks – from Officer In Charge, Gie Galicia Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/mataasnakahoy/racing-pigeons-of-mataasnakahoy-gear-up-for-may-15-race/) One of the best websites.... About the author: Dyan Hernandez - who has written 588 posts on WOW Batangas. Dyan finds herself in the world of multimedia and online publishing. Aside from being a website content writer, she is a movie fan, an aspiring stylist, a beach bum, and a self-confessed Gleek. Dyan, who does paper clay trinkets, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English. probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 03:04 AM Top La Virginia Resort Attractions You’ll Love Posted on 10 May 2011 Posted by Dyan Hernandez to http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wowbatangas-logo.png (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/mataasnakahoy/racing-pigeons-of-mataasnakahoy-gear-up-for-may-15-race/) When summer started, we noticed the rush of buses (tourist buses) on the streets of our humble town, all heading to one place a few kilometers from the poblacion. Heading to what has been (or maybe still is) the most frequented destination in Mataasnakahoy for the past weeks — La Virginia Resort. So this will be another personal blog. I just want to share some of my favorite resort features in La Virginia from the last time I visited, well, that’s around three months ago. Perceiving I’m sharing the same favorites with the recent resort visitors. I went there for a day tour and lucky enough, there weren’t too many people that day considering it’s a Sunday. Or maybe the area is just too extensive for me to see other guests in the resort. Okay, let’s start off with – http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Taal-Lake-view-from-La-Virginia-Resort.jpg The View of Taal Lake Nature’s beauty never fails to amaze me. How about you? La Virginia Resort offers a generous view of Taal Lake. It brought serenity down to my soul. Naks. But seriously, it did. The Buddha View Deck I had a couple of pictures in front of the huge Buddha statue and when I used one of the photos as my Facebook profile picture, a couple of friends thought I went to Thailand! Haha. Nah, it’s one of the best backgrounds there for photo ops with friends. Make sure you have a picture with the Golden Buddha as your background. Panalo! :) Buddha Deck View, La Virginia Resort http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/La-Virginia-Resort-and-Hotel-Mataasnakahoy.jpg The Ifugao Village I’m half-Batangueña, Half-Ilocana. That’s why I have close affinity to what’s there up north; not an Ifugao native though. This part of La Virginia features cottages which resembles the abode in Ifugao. It’s like you’re visiting the Tam-Awan Village in Baguio City. The Infinity Pool Because it gives you a good spot for the sunset. Imagine swimming in the infinity pool while the sun sets on the horizon. The Hanging Bridge I like bridges. It brings that certain shake on your nerves but at the same time, it challenges you to go on keep walking until you reach the other end. http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hanging-Bridge-La-Virginia-Resort.jpg The Tree House See the best features of La Virginia Resort from the top of the tree house and you’ll wonder how it was landscaped to become what it is now. It was breathtaking up there. Perfect for some more picture taking. Say cheese! :) The Zipline Rides! I wasn’t able to experience the La Virginia Zipline Rides during my visit. Next time, I promise i will! These are just some of the resort features that I love about in La Virginia Resort here in Mataasnakahoy. Batangas is indeed blessed with such beautiful destinations and it makes us proud being among the top provinces to visit here in the Philippines. Source: www.wowbatangas.com (http://www.wowbatangas.com/towns-and-cities/mataasnakahoy/racing-pigeons-of-mataasnakahoy-gear-up-for-may-15-race/) One of the best websites.... About the author: Dyan Hernandez - who has written 588 posts on WOW Batangas. Dyan finds herself in the world of multimedia and online publishing. Aside from being a website content writer, she is a movie fan, an aspiring stylist, a beach bum, and a self-confessed Gleek. Dyan, who does paper clay trinkets, has a degree in Secondary Education Major in English. probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 04:00 AM Don Pepe Alcantara Resort (Diwa ng Taal) San Nicolas, Batangas http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44064584.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44064722.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44064775.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44065430.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44064648.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44064510.jpg Photo by Cesar Cambay (http://www.panoramio.com/user/2422709?with_photo_id=44456652) to www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) Source: www.panoramio.com (http://www.panoramio.com/) probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 07:15 AM Barcelona Garden Resort Rosario, Batangas A perfect quiet destination away from the big city. We have a variety of nipa huts and cottages to accommodate any budget, a generous supply of amenities, and friendly, courteous staff to make your stay a relaxing one. Outside, you will find a lovely landscape for rest and relaxation or to host a truly memorable event, complete with a Pavillion, Wedding Reception area, swimming pools for both kids & adults and a video karaoke party room. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/44275_420973168207_266594238207_4854476_7608547_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41337_418313433207_266594238207_4786569_8304430_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41337_418313408207_266594238207_4786564_5571416_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/39219_418313248207_266594238207_4786557_8353933_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39219_418313243207_266594238207_4786556_6125349_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39219_418313238207_266594238207_4786555_3073825_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39690_418313128207_266594238207_4786550_1799497_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/39219_418313258207_266594238207_4786559_2130326_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/41337_418313428207_266594238207_4786568_2888058_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39219_418313253207_266594238207_4786558_2587319_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/39219_418313233207_266594238207_4786554_4731725_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39219_418313228207_266594238207_4786553_5238953_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41337_418313393207_266594238207_4786562_5949241_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/41337_418313413207_266594238207_4786565_2306034_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41337_418313423207_266594238207_4786567_5335036_n.jpg Photo credit : Barcelona Garden Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/barcelonagardenresort) Source: barcelonagardenresort.com (http://barcelonagardenresort.com/) and Barcelona Garden Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/barcelonagardenresort) For booking and Inquiries, please visit: barcelonagardenresort.com (http://barcelonagardenresort.com/) Wafer May 12th, 2011, 07:41 AM probinsyano, meron ka ba alam na magandang resort sa batangas na malapit lang sa star tollway? :wave: probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 11:46 AM My Hometown Resort Del Pilar, San Pascual, Batangas, Philippines The Wave Pool http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/40138_100450510020153_100450326686838_1449_7133979_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/44258_100452330019971_100450326686838_1469_3925809_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/189059_138627736202430_100450326686838_250684_6745934_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181944_138627776202426_100450326686838_250686_100865_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183535_138627802869090_100450326686838_250688_7451481_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188537_138627842869086_100450326686838_250690_7763757_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184938_138627902869080_100450326686838_250693_3270533_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183647_138628006202403_100450326686838_250696_1424935_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188944_138628092869061_100450326686838_250699_8273495_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188957_138628132869057_100450326686838_250700_4975486_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184679_138628266202377_100450326686838_250703_2744383_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190346_138628362869034_100450326686838_250706_2608368_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189914_138628402869030_100450326686838_250707_2987997_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/189135_138628489535688_100450326686838_250708_5562403_n.jpg Photo credit: My Hometown Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Myhometown-Resort/100450326686838?sk=info) Source: My Hometown Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Myhometown-Resort/100450326686838?sk=info) and myhometownresort.webs.com (http://myhometownresort.webs.com/) For inquiries and reservation, please visit: myhometownresort.webs.com (http://myhometownresort.webs.com/) probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 01:24 PM probinsyano, meron ka ba alam na magandang resort sa batangas na malapit lang sa star tollway? :wave: Sto. Tomas Batangas San Isidro's Camballao del Rio Resort Beroming Woodland Resort Tanauan City Hacienda Darasa Garden Resort Hotel Winston paradise resort Mountain resort with swimming pools and cottages WHITE HOUSE GARDEN VILLAS Su Casa Resort Agila - Darasa Fiesta Resort Jardin de Antonio THE TANAUAN SKYDIVING CENTER Sumilon Bluewater Island Ruins of Tanauan Villa Rosal Resort Lola Naty’s Garden and Café Malvar Villa Carmelita Resort LIMA CITY HOTEL Lima Technology Center, Brgy. Santiago, Malvar, Batangas JACKHAMMER FARM RESORT AND HOTEL Calijon Falls Lipa City La Leona Resort (Brgy. Sampaguita) BluRoze Farms (Brgy. Lodlod) El Madero Farm and Resort (Brgy. Bagong Pook) El Grande Resort (Brgy. San Carlos) Kawilihan Resort (Brgy. Bolbok) La Finca Farm and Country Resort (Brgy. Dagatan) Luntian Resort (Brgy. Malagonlong) Onsemiro Hotel and Resort (Brgy. Talisay) The Farm at San Benito (Brgy. San Benito) Fernando Airbase Golf Links Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club Ibaan Via San Jose Exit Villafranca Resort Tingga Falls Villa Marines Resort Villa Gracia Resort VILLA-NUEVA RESORT Himamawo Spring San Jose Valentino Resort and Spa Farm and Resort ng mga Agbing Tabing Ilog Resort Banay banay hills Taysan Highlands Resort probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 04:05 PM Les Caraibes Resort San Juan, Batangas http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25189_375415552054_702807054_3829039_490580_n.jpg Photo by Rhagmone Paolenise (http://www.facebook.com/rhagmonepaolenise.manleutache) to Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641593_1116.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5640963_2139.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641208_4353.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641324_8725.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641210_4975.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641134_6790.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641135_7041.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641075_3459.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2109/33/51/119772335106/n119772335106_5641076_3709.jpg Photo credit Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) Source: www.lescaraibesresort.com (http://www.lescaraibesresort.com) and Les Caraibes Beach Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/LES-CARAIBES-BEACH-RESORT/119772335106) For more inquiries and reservation, please visit www.lescaraibesresort.com (http://www.lescaraibesresort.com) probinsyano May 12th, 2011, 05:15 PM Laeuna De Taal Filinvest Land Inc. Talisay, Batangas (On-going Development) Laeuna de Taal is Filinvest Leisure’s development in Talisay, Batangas, about ten minutes drive from the popular tourist destination of Tagaytay. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4CzwHMq7ftM/S3o5VIkVl2I/AAAAAAAAABM/x_MP5eo92oM/s1600/laeuna%2Bde%2Btaal%2Bmaster%2Bplan.bmp Photo credit: robert-laeunadetaal.blogspot.com (http://robert-laeunadetaal.blogspot.com/2010/02/laeuna-de-taal-along-tagaytay-mountain.html) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/150286_176923528991498_176923355658182_621706_2902476_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/149229_176923722324812_176923355658182_621710_2030573_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/149879_176923742324810_176923355658182_621711_1721466_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148670_176923755658142_176923355658182_621712_1545091_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/73863_176923765658141_176923355658182_621713_5883465_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/76773_176923792324805_176923355658182_621715_2029838_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/73586_176923848991466_176923355658182_621719_5279674_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/148815_176923862324798_176923355658182_621720_1441603_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna De Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest-Land-Inc/176923355658182?sk=app_2373072738) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2164949735_90eba1fd41.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloebs/2164949735/) Laeuna de Taal (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloebs/2164949735/) by chloebs (http://www.flickr.com/people/chloebs/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2164949737_098bb5d45f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloebs/2164949737/) Taal Lake Yacht Club View (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloebs/2164949737/) by chloebs (http://www.flickr.com/people/chloebs/), on Flickr http://images.locanto.ph/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest/1006906241.jpg Photo credit: batangas.locanto.ph (http://batangas.locanto.ph/si/1/ID_115826542/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest.html) http://images.locanto.ph/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest/1006906243.jpg Photo credit: batangas.locanto.ph (http://batangas.locanto.ph/si/1/ID_115826542/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest.html) http://images.locanto.ph/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest/1006906240.jpg Photo credit: batangas.locanto.ph (http://batangas.locanto.ph/si/1/ID_115826542/Lakeside-Residential-Community-Laeuna-De-Taal-Filinvest.html) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/76928_130083047047086_122679254454132_157313_3009653_n.jpg Photo credit: Laeuna de Taal Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=119855648075101) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2571595917_97544f4c40.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joh_luc/2571595917/) Bora? 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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/revcruz/817741754/) Mabini Shrine 03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/revcruz/817741754/) by revcruz (http://www.flickr.com/people/revcruz/), on Flickr Apolinario M. Mabini’s 108th Death Anniversary May 13, 2011, 12:15am MANILA, Philippines — Today, we mark the 108th Death Anniversary of Apolinario M. Mabini, the Conscience and Brains of the Philippine Revolution. Apolinario M. Mabini was born on July 23, 1864, in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas. He was the second of the eight children of Dionisia Maranan and Inocencio Mabini. He had to work as a houseboy for a tailor in exchange for free board and lodging while studying in a school owned by Simplicio Avelino. A very bright student, he was educated by the Dominicans at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran through a scholarship. He finished his Bachelor of Arts in 1887 with the highest honors. The next year, he enrolled at the University of Santos Tomas and finished the degree in law in 1894. While studying at the University of Santo Tomas, Mabini became involved in the Reform Movement and became in effect the brains of the Revolution. On October 10, 1896, he was arrested by the colonial authorities but by then, he was already paralyzed from the waist down by pollo and was just placed under guard at the San Juan de Dios Hospital. He became known nas the Sublime Paralytic. During the Malolos Republic, Mabini became the most trusted adviser of President Emilio F. Aguinaldo. He drafted decrees and proposed a constitution for the Philippine Government. But gradually he lost his influence to the Ilustrados around Aguinaldo. When the American forces pursued the leaders of the Philippine Revolution, Mabini went into hiding in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, but he was captured and was imprisoned in Fort Santiago from December 11, 1899 to September 23, 1900. He did not accept American rule and preferred exile in Guam instead. In 1903, after suffering so much physical discomfort in Guam, Mabini decided to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, a condition for his return to his homeland. 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The 16-year-old Rosales, who topped the 100m dash Wednesday, timed 57.33 seconds, smashing the record of 58.01 set by Jonah Genilsa of National Capital Region in 1998 in Bacolod City. “She had been beating her toughest rivals in the heats, that’s why we were sure she could win,” said coach Ernesto Montero of the speedy girl from Barangay (village) Palahanan, San Juan, Batangas, who will go for a third gold in the 200 meters on Friday. Catherine Bondad of San Pablo, Laguna, and Metro Manila’s Mark Joseph Rominquit became the winningest swimmers with six golds each to share the limelight with NCR’s Gabriel Castelo, who broke the secondary boys’ 100m butterfly mark. Castelo clocked 58.13 to improve his own mark of 59.07 he set in 2010. Bondad of San Pablo, Laguna, prevailed in the 400m freestyle (54.85 seconds) for victory No. 6 while Rominquit matched that effort by topping the 50m backstroke (31.07). Bondad, who gave Calabarzon its 19th swim gold, three more than NCR, and Rominquit will go for their seventh title in the relays on Friday. Bondad rued the lack of opposition as she came close to breaking her own record of 4:54.55. Also shining for Calabarzon was Francis May Pillado who tied the record of 1:09.90 in ruling the girls’ elementary 100m butterfly. Ralph Efraem Gesulgon of Western Visayas, already the gold medalist in shot put and javelin, took his third gold medal in a tie with John Arvin Gomez of Calabarzon in the boys’ high jump. Both cleared 1.85 meters—just 0.05m short of the record—and decided to share top honors. Also missing a record by a hair was ARMM’s Romnick Nor, who topped the boys’ secondary 100m dash in 10.99 seconds. The old mark is 10.90m. Over at the Northern Mindanao Institute covered courts, Western Visayas captured three gold medals in elementary arnis while Cordillera Autonomous Region secured five golds in taekwondo’s poomsae event. Dave Talamor and Regie Diaresco bagged the anyo team synchronized mixed double identical weapon top honor before leading Chrisjel Cillador and Relen Faith Navarro to the ATSMDW team gold in arnis. Kirby Dreyfus Bularan topped Group A in boys’ elementary of poomsae, while Angelica Joyce Gaw won in Group B in girls’ elementary before leading their respective squads to team victories. source: http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20110512-336223/Calabarzons-Jenny-Rose-Rosales-breaks-record-in-track-and-field probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 03:48 AM Contraceptives scam totoo - Recto Ni Malou Escudero (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated May 13, 2011 12:00 Manila, Philippines - Kinumpirma ni Sen. Ralph Recto na hindi nakarating sa lalawigan ng Batangas sa nakalipas na 3 taon ang mga nakalaang contraceptives dito. Kinastigo din ni Sen. Recto si dating Health Sec. Esperanza Cabral sa pagsasabing sinisi*raan lamang ito ni Senate Majo*rity Leader Vicente Sotto III dahil sa tutol ang mambabatas sa pagpasa ng Reproductive Health bill. Magugunita na ibi*nunyag ni Sotto na uma*bot sa P2.6 bilyon ang na*wawalang pondo para sa family health care kung saan kabilang ang pondo para sa contraceptives. Ayon kay Recto, ma*tapos lumabas ang ulat, mismong si Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos ang uma*lam kung may naka*rating bang delivery ng contraceptives sa mga bayan dito sa nakalipas na 3 taon. Lumitaw sa pagsisiyasat ni Gov. Vilma na walang nakarating na delivery ng mga contraceptives sa Batangas mula 2008 hanggang 2010. “Sa budget deliberation last year, sinabi ng DOH na may worth P2.8 milyon ang naideliber daw noong 2008; P3.7 milyon noong 2009 at P8.9 million noong 2010. Kagad kong tinawagan si Gov. Vi at nang ipa-tsek namin ito sa aming health, finance at iba pang opisyales, wa*lang nang**ya*ring delivery,” pahayag ni Recto. Wika pa ni Sen. Recto, si Cabral ang dapat tumahimik at hindi dapat nito pinepersonal si Sen. Sotto sa kanyang posis*yon sa RH bill. Sinabi naman ni Se*nate Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada na hindi dapat ga*miting alibi ni Cabral ang pagiging anti-RH bill ni Sotto at sa halip at dapat nitong sagutin ang isyu ng nawawalang pondo para sa mga contraceptives. Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=685468&publicationSubCategoryId=92 Please watch “RH BILL: THE GRAND DEBATE” on GMA News TV http://www.seosocialcontent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/rh-bill-gma7.jpg The special airs Sunday, May 22 at 4 PM, with a replay at 9PM on GMA News TV. probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 04:04 AM Crazy Horse Acquires Port Facility May 12, 2011 11:19 ET MANILA, PHILIPPINES--(Marketwire - May 12, 2011) -Crazy Horse Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZH) (the "Company"), a Philippines based mineral exploration company, announces, further to its news release of February 28, 2011, the execution of a binding Asset Sale & Purchase Agreement with a private Philippines company, to acquire its 15.94 hectare port facility in Batangas, Philippines. The port is sited on the southern end of Batangas Bay and adjoins the Shell Malampayan onshore gas plant, the premier gas supply point to the Philippines. The facility comprises a 6m x 147m T-pier with two dolphins, licensed foreshore lease, administrative buildings, security fencing and site services, including power and water. Access from the Company's Taysan Copper Gold Project is via a 20 km paved road. Johan Raadsma, President of Crazy Horse, states, "We are extremely excited about this strategic asset, which is well positioned near a substantial gas supply for our power requirements, with existing port facilities to ship the Taysan copper/gold/silver concentrate as well as magnetite product and ample room for construction and operating logistics." Terms of the Acquisition Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to pay an aggregate of PhP600 Million (approximately US$13,900,000). Of this amount the Company has paid an aggregate of PhP150 Million (approximately US$3,475,000). The balance of the purchase price (PhP 450 Million (approximately US$10,400,000)) is payable on or before October 27, 2012. The Company has the ability to defer this payment April 27, 2013 on the payment of interest at the rate 8% p.a. on the balance of the purchase price. Taysan Project A National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical report by of Mining Associates dated effective March 11, 2011 and entitled "Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment Taysan Project" can be viewed under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The Company's Taysan Project contains a drill defined inferred resource copper-gold porphyry deposit, and is comprised of two mining exploration permits and three mining exploration permit applications (permits: EP-IVA-005 and EP-IVA-016, and permit applications: EPA-IVA-108, EPA-IVA-111 and EPA-IVA-081) over five contiguous claim blocks covering a combined total area of 11,254 hectares. The Project hosts a large and only partly explored copper-gold porphyry deposit similar to other copper-gold porphyry deposits previously mined in the Philippines. The Project is located in southern Luzon, Philippines in a well-developed mining province and readily accessible by road located 20km east of the provincial capital and deep-water commercial port of Batangas City. The Company is currently conducting a confirmatory scoping study under the management of AMEC Minproc Limited, which remains on track and on schedule. Brian Lueck, Chairman of the Company, is the qualified person who has reviewed the geological data summarized in this news release on behalf of the Company. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Johan Raadsma, President, CEO and Secretary This press release includes "forward-looking statements" including forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Crazy Horse Resources Inc. Statements regarding mineral exploration operations and objectives are subject to risk, including, but are not limited to, exploration and geologic risk, inflation and costs of goods and services, property title issues and regulatory approvals. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Crazy Horse Resources Inc. does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law. There is no guarantee the Company will complete the acquisition of the Batangas port facility on the terms as outlined herein, or at all. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/crazy-horse-acquires-port-facility-tsx-venture-czh-1513860.htm probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 04:09 AM Miss Philippines Earth beauties charm Calatagan Pageant Watch Friday, May 13, 2011 http://www.malaya.com.ph/may13/images/ent_pageant.jpg THE swimsuit and long gown competitions of the 11th Miss Philippines Earth Pageant have been concluded at Golden Sunset Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas and at the Alfonso Umali Sr. Memorial Gymnasium in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, respectively, even as eight contestants were ousted on the first round of a series of eliminations leading to the grand finals in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on June 5, 2011. Miss Puerto Princesa City Jonavi Raisa Quiray won the coveted Best in Swimsuit award, while media favorite Miss Cebu City Muriel Adrienne Isdore Orais was voted as Gandang Ricky Reyes and Miss Las Pinas City Michelle Gavagan was elected as Miss Golden Sunset Resort at the swimsuit competition held at beauty guru and entrepreneur Ricky Reyes’ famed resort the other Saturday. Miss Fil-USA East Coast Brenna Cassandra Gamboa won Best in Long Gown, leading other special awardees at the fabulous long gown competition in Calapan City last Saturday. Other winners at the event included Miss Cebu City Muriel Orais who won three awards: Mutya ng Santacruzan (at the Santacruzan held last Friday at Calapan City’s main thoroughfare leading to the Sto. Nino Cathedral), Miss Globe and Best in Long Gown 1st runner-up; Miss Cainta (Rizal) Christianne Ramos as Mutya ng Kalikasan; Missses Virac (Anna Amalia Brillante), Manila (Margo Midwinter) and Calapan City (Mary Sheila Rosales) as Darlings of the Press; and Miss Milaor Jaine Hidalgo as Best in Long Gown (2nd runner-up). The contestants stayed in Calapan City for two days where they were welcomed at the city’s imposing city hall by Mayor Doy Leachon and other city officials. Fierce and feisty as they are beautiful, the beauties also planted mangrove in Barangay Wawa after being treated to a breakfast of native delicacies aboard a floating restaurant that cruised around Caluangan Lake, so named after the soil sank and formed a wide lake after the 1994 Mindoro earthquake. The cruise that juts out to Calapan Bay was made all the more breathtaking by majestic Mount Halcon (the 4th highest peak in the country) in the background. Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/may13/ent6.html probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 04:36 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Phivolcs: 11 volcanic quakes recorded each at Taal, Mayon 05/13/2011 | 09:32 AM At least 11 volcanic quakes were recorded around Taal Volcano in Batangas and Mayon Volcano in Albay in the last 24 hours, state volcanologists said Friday. But the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the alert level at Taal and Mayon remain the same at "2" and "1," respectively. "Taal Volcano's seismic network recorded 11 volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours," Phivolcs said in its Friday update for Taal. It said the alert level remains at "2," meaning magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by the continuing high emission rate of carbon dioxide being released in the Main Crater Lake and sustained seismic activity. Phivolcs reminded the public the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. "Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to humans, animals and even cause damage to vegetation, it said. Also, it said the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220470/regions/phivolcs-11-volcanic-quakes-recorded-each-at-taal-mayon probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 05:02 AM Villa Marines Resort Brgy. 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(http://www.villafrancaresort.com/) For more info and reservations, please visit: www.villafrancaresort.com (http://www.villafrancaresort.com/) probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 06:12 AM Himamawo Spring: Ibaan's Hidden Treasure Ibaan, Batangas Monday, May 2, 2011 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9hZ7mU60Vlk/Tb6NmjkLS2I/AAAAAAAAA8E/fQ0A0M1DdI8/s1600/mutya+ng+ibaan+2012+pictorials+himamawo+spring+municipality+of+ibaan+iba+ang+ibaan+danny+toreja9.jpg Himamawo Spring's water directly coming from the hill. The municipality of Ibaan, Batangas is basically an agricultural area. Most of the people here get their means living through farming, and this is evident by a wide acre of land dedicated to agricultural products. Although there’s only a little sign of industrialization and commercialization in the area, they can still be admired for being able to protect their natural resources since there are still remaining rivers that free flowing around the municipality. But one of the things that the Ibaaños can really be proud of is its water spring, the Himamawo Spring, which can be found in south west of Barangay Malainin, near Soro-soro mountain. Himamawo Spring is actually six kilometers away from the town proper (3 kilometers from town proper to Barangay Malainin and another 3 kilometers from main barangay road to the spring itself) and sits peacefully in the heart of the tropical rain forest in Sitio. From barabgay road, it can be reached through a motorcycle or any four-wheeled vehicle. But of course, the traditional way cow-pulled sledge is still the best way to get there for you to have a better view of wonderful agricultural landscape including sugarcane plants, lush bamboo trees, and Indian mango trees lined up on both sides of the road leading to Himamawo Spring. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_3bE-Sys7E/Tb6MYa0RSJI/AAAAAAAAA7U/goFLszzlcJg/s1600/DSC_4209+copy_picnik.jpg The landing porch before the spring itself. And more importantly, make sure your camera lens won’t miss some herds of cattle chatting with white tagak birds in the middle of the field littered with balatong, kibal, kadyos and others. During rainy days, the rough rode rubbished with green sharp kugon and talahib grass can be some real pain on back. But comes summer, the path can be as clear as a combed field. Upon reaching the entrance of the tropical rain forest, real adventure begins as you traverse through an almost 140 degree down hill path in the middle different wild fruit-bearing trees with their giant roots standing magnificently, providing shade from the sun alongside the way. After an almost 10 minute walk down, you’ll land on a constructed flat form with some 10 – 15 steps down to the spring itself. It’s about time that you take off your shoes and clothes and revitalize yourself with the cool, clear, sweet, and refreshing spring water. Himamawo Spring has been helping Brgy. Malainin's farmers in nurturing their agricultural plants. Cradle of Life According to Mr. Fredo Magnaye, a barangay councilor in Barangay Malainin, the Himamawo Spring has served its purpose for almost 100 years. It has been the source of life and potable drinking water to the people of barangay during the earlier times. As early as around 1908, people would fetch water from the spring using bungbong, and then bring them uphill either by carrying them on their shoulders or by balagwit. Aside from being a source of potable water, farmers leaned heavily on the said spring to water their agricultural plants and as drinking water for their cattle. Although years have passed and people began using deep well and faucets as a source of water, the spring remains vital to the lives of the people living near and around it either for household or agricultural use. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DtH6-IGVrfk/Tb6Mz7yRvcI/AAAAAAAAA7g/-llJBzT_FGI/s1600/DSC_4763+copy_picnik.jpg Water wall has been constructed on the water's path which results to a natural swimming pool. Trapping Water In A Box Since the water flow freely from the spring itself, a big portion of the water runs through until it reaches the San-an river. In order to make a good use of the water and to provide full enjoyment of this nature’s gift to the people, in 2007, walls were built around the spring together with stairs from the flat form leading down to the spring itself. Two breakwaters were also built to trap the water. And once they are filled with water, a natural swimming pool is then made. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4lRG2pm2fKc/Tb6L_iCKTEI/AAAAAAAAA7M/G8lCCNhP_wM/s1600/DSC_3845+copy_picnik.jpg Adjacent to the spring, a water fall is beamingwith life. The Himamawo Spring boasts one small and one big spring which provides a greater surge of water. To provide direction to the water, biniyak na kawayan was originally placed at the mouth or main source of the spring water itself. But due to its poor characteristics, people decided to use PVC pipes instead. Spring water is really a great wonder of the nature. In the face of industrialization and commercialization, it’s hard to find one. And Barangay Malainin is truly blessed for having the Himamawo Spring. Hopefully, as I cross my fingers, the people and the elected officials will do their part in keeping and protecting this marvelous hidden treasure of Ibaan. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4ttlKlTubY/Tb6LLHjQL1I/AAAAAAAAA68/Ry132pHaXUc/s1600/DSC_3816+copy_picnik.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ph7Xrmchj_g/Tb6MJOjHwDI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/UYP5aIHU5qY/s1600/DSC_3846+copy_picnik.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4lRG2pm2fKc/Tb6L_iCKTEI/AAAAAAAAA7M/G8lCCNhP_wM/s640/DSC_3845+copy_picnik.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrHleaMdb6o/Tb6L17H0mYI/AAAAAAAAA7I/nsGCKDGcYoI/s640/DSC_3834+copy_picnik.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7CmmzFpPGLo/Tb6Lbv5unmI/AAAAAAAAA7A/WhCURW8_mp0/s640/DSC_3817+copy_picnik.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_3bE-Sys7E/Tb6MYa0RSJI/AAAAAAAAA7U/goFLszzlcJg/s640/DSC_4209+copy_picnik.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kBjDTEdq_JE/Tb6NGdv0phI/AAAAAAAAA7w/aUYFYVk1YUU/s640/himamawo+spring+was+set+as+the+official+venue+for+mutya+ng+ibaan+2012++pictorials+taga+ibaan+ako+barangay+malainin+municipality+of+ibaan+mayor+danny+toreja4+copy.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dCFn3pnMQTg/Tb6NBN3W1iI/AAAAAAAAA7k/Dgq350COyic/s640/DSC_4764+copy_picnik.jpg Photo credit: tubongibaan.blogspot.com/ (http://tubongibaan.blogspot.com/2011/05/himamawo-spring-ibaans-hidden-treasure.html?spref=bl) Source:tubongibaan.blogspot.com/ (http://tubongibaan.blogspot.com/2011/05/himamawo-spring-ibaans-hidden-treasure.html?spref=bl) Note: This article was first written and published at multiply.com back in 2008. It is being updated which include photos taken during the Mutya Ng Ibaan 2012 Candidates' pictorials at Himamawo Spring last May 1, 2011. Wafer May 13th, 2011, 06:20 AM probinsyano, thanks for the info! regarding crazy horse, do you know the exact location of the port facility? the shell malampaya onshore plant is in tabangao. is it the former site of general milling terminal? probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 06:28 AM Mutya ng Solid Baybay PRESS RELEASE May 09, 2011 Public Information Office Isang binibini mula sa Brgy. Pinamucan Proper sa katauhan ni Paola Christine Villena, ang tinanghal na Mutya ng Solid Baybay na idinaos sa Brgy. Ilijan kamakailan. Bukod sa titulo, nakamit din niya ang Best in Casual at Ms. Friendship Award. First Runner Up si Krisabel Cascalla mula sa Isla Verdena na nagwagi rin ng Ms. Photogenic. Si Rosalyn Reiza Panganiban ng Bgry. Ilijan ang 2nd Runner Up. Best in swimsuit ang 3rd Runner Up na si Jessa Paula Chua mula sa Brgy. Pulot Aplaya. At best in long gown ang 4th Runner Up na si Lyra Rayos mula sa Talahib Pandayan. Tinanghal namang Best in Talent si Candy Claire Almario ng Brgy. Tabangao Aplaya. Ang Mutya ng Solid Baybay na isinagawa sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay naglalayong magka buklod buklod ang mga barangay sa mga baybaying dagat tulad ng Ambulong, Ilijan, Mabacong, Malibayo, Pagkilatan, Pinamucan, Pulot, Simlong, Tabangao, Talahib at Brgy. Isla Verde. Nagbigay kulay sa nasbing pageant ang mga local performers tulad nina PA Baltazar, RG Muñoz, Stephanie Landicho, Tatiana at ng BSU Dance Company. Dumalo sa nasabing okasyon ang mga pangulo ng Solid Baybay sa pangunguna ni ABC Pres. Eddie Cepillo at ilang konsehal ng lungsod. Naging Chairman of the Board si Louise Borbon, miyembro ng Batangas City Cultural Affairs Committee. Ang Mutya ng Solid Baybay ay sa direksyon ni G. Noel Silang. (Alvin M. Remo, PIO Batangas City) http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/images/mutya_solid_baybay1.jpg Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_469.htm probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:09 AM probinsyano, thanks for the info! regarding crazy horse, do you know the exact location of the port facility? the shell malampaya onshore plant is in tabangao. is it the former site of general milling terminal? Gud day, sir... I don’t know where the precises place could be located but cites this in the article above (the propound site) as point out that the Crazy Horse port facility project plans to locate on the southern end of Batangas Bay and adjoins the Shell Malampayan onshore gas plant, the premier gas supply point to the Philippines. probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:15 AM Increase in OSCA Honorarium PRESS RELEASE May 09, 2011 Public Information Office Bukod sa maraming pribilehiyong natatangap ng mga senior citizens sa Batangas City, isa namang resolusyon ang ipinasa ng Sangguniang Panlungsod na nagrerekomenda sa city mayor ng pagtataas ng honorarium ng chairman ng Office of Senior Citizens Association o OSCA at iba pang opisyales ng City Council for the Elderly. Ang kahilingan ng OSCA at ng City Council for the Elderly o Federation of Senior Citizens Association of Batangas City ay bunsod na rin ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at serbisyo. Ayon sa resolusyon , kung nakasaad sa Section 5 ng Ordinance No. 3 S. 1993 na bumuo sa City Council for the Elderly , na ang mga opisyales ng nasabing samahan ay entitled sa monthly allowance o honorarium na hindi bababa sa P500, hindi rin ipinagbabawal na taasan ang kanilang buwanang honorarium. Nasa kapangyarihan din ng mayor na taasan ang kanilang honorarium. Nakasaad sa resolusyon na ini sponsored ni Konsehal Narciso Macarandang ang pagtaas ng honorarium ng OSCS chairman mula P4000 hanggang P6000. Para naman sa mga opisyales ng Federation, ang increase para sa chairman mula P4000 ay magiging P5000; sa vice chairman ay mula P3000 hanggang P3500 at para sa secretary ay mula P2000 hanggang P2500. Ang lahat naman ng board of directors ay tatanggap ng increase na mula P2000 ay magiging 2,500. Ang effectivity ng pagtaas ng honorarium ay sa petsa ng approval ng mayor. (Angela J. Banuelos, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_468.htm probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:19 AM PWD's @ 20% discount previlage PRESS RELEASE May 05, 2011 Public Information Office Ngayong panahon ng tag-araw na marami ang namamasyal sa mga beach resorts at iba pang tourist destinations, may pribilehiyong 20% discount ang mga taong may kapansanan sa ilang mga facilities na malimit puntahan. Ayon sa Memorandum Circular No. 2011-04, Series of 2011 ng Department of Tourism kung saan ina adopt ang guidelines sa pagkakaloob ng special discounts sa mga taong may kapansanan alinsunod sa probisyon ng Republic Act No. 9442 o Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, may 20% discount sila sa kanilang enjoyment ng mga sumusunod: Hotels at iba pang lodging establishments, restaurants at iba pang recreational centers, theatres, cinema houses, concert halls, circuses, carnivals at iba pang places of culture, leisure at amusement at pamasahe sa mga land, water at air transportation. May 20% discount din sa medical at dental services, diagnostic at laboratory tests sa lahat ng private hospitals at medical facilities kasama na ang professional fees ng mga doktor. Samantala, sinabi ni Mila Espanola, hepe ng Batangas City Social Welfare and Development Office, na and kanilang opisina ay katulong ng pamahalaang lungsod sa pag papatupad ng naturang batas. May mga programa din sila tulad ng livelihood na makakatulong maiangat ang pamumuhay ng mga may kapansanan. Sa katunayan, may empleyado silang hearing impaired. Sinabi pa rin ni Espanola, na nakipag ugnayan din sila sa City Engineers Office para isama nila sa requirements sa pag kukuha ng building permits na priority na may roon accessibility lanes, may malawak o malapad na pintuan at hallways ang mga building o hospitals na gagawin. (Liza Perez Delos Reyes, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_467.htm probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:30 AM CARRERA DE PASO, MULING GINANAP SA CALACA Thursday, 12 May 2011 21:02 Ni: Lorna E. Noche, MIO carrera-de-paso_2011_01Abril 20, 2011, muling dinagsa ng mga karerista ng kabayo ang bayan ng Calaca upang makiisa sa taunang pagdiriwang ng Carrera de Paso tuwing Miyerkules Santo. Matapos ang isang masaganang pananghalian sa tahanan ni Mayor Nas Ona kasama ang mga bisita mula sa iba’t ibang lalawigan, nagtungo ang lahat sa municipal compound kung saan sinimulan ang isang parada patungo sa lugar kung saan isasagawa ang taunang karera. Lulan ng makulay na tiburin, pinangunahan nina Vice Mayor Larry Atienza at Konsehala Prima Dajoyag ang parada kasama ang mga bisita at mga naggagandahang dalaga na nakabihis cowgirl. Kaagad na sinimulan ang takbuhan ng mga kabayo pagkatapos ng maikling palatuntunan. 21 pares ng mga kabayo ang nagpabilisan sa pagtakbo. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/carrera-de-paso_2011_01.jpg Sa bawat takbo, nagkamit ng isang libong pisong premyo ang mas mabilis na kabayo. Tig-isang libo din ang ipinagkaloob sa bawat nagkamit ng special awards gaya ng Best Tiburin at Biggest Horse. Pinakamaraming premyo ang naiuwi ng kabayong si Taaleño, na pagmamay-ari ni G. Michael Villano ng Taal dahil muli na naman itong tinanghal na biggest horse at may pinakamakulay na tiburin. Siya din ang muling nakakuha sa taguring fastest horse sa pinakamabilis niyang takbo na 00.54 seconds kung saan nanalo siya ng PhP5,000. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/carrera-de-paso_2011_03.jpg Sa dami ng taong dumalo sa taunang karerang ito mula sa mga probinsya ng Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga at maging ng mga taga Maynila, hindi maitatangging ang karera ng kabayo sa bayan ng Calaca ay patuloy na nagpapakilala sa mga Calaqueño sa larangan ng turismo. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/carrera-de-paso_2011_02.jpg Source: Calaca Official Website (http://www.calaca.gov.ph/information-mainmenu-82/news-mainmenu-78/416-carrera-de-paso-muling-ginanap-sa-calaca.html) probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:36 AM Gov. Vilma Santos, proud mother in son Ryan Christian’s achievements! Friday, May 13, 2011, 1:11 http://www.pinoyparazzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Vilma_Santos-Ryan_Christian-300x300.jpg SA PANAYAM NANG talk show na Paparazzi kay Governor Vilma Santos noong nakaraang Linggo, ibinuhos ng butihing gobernador ng Batangas ang kanyang damdamin sa kanyang dalawang anak na lalaki, kung anu-ano ang mga ugali ng mga ito at kung gaano niya kamahal ang dalawa. Nang tanungin si Ate Vi kung ano nga ba ang pananaw niya sa kanyang bunsong si Ryan Christian ngayong nagbibinata na ito, isang mahabang paliwanag ang kanyang sagot. “My God, si Ryan? Basta si Ryan Christian sobrang mahal ko ‘yan kasi napaka-suwerte niya. Dahil si Ryan, ‘yung anak na naalagaan ko mula baby. Si Lucky hindi, eh. Kasi si Lucky, pagkaanak ko kay Lucky after two months, nagtrabaho na ako ulit, eh. Because that was the time na naging flawed ‘yung buhay ko financially. Pero si Ryan, talagang tutok na tutok ako. “Nasubaybayan ko mula nu’ng pinanganak habang lumalaki hanggang ngayon, so kitang-kita ko ‘yung growth ng anak kong ito ,kung papano siya naging very very responsible as an intelligent young man. Kaya lang nakabantay rin ako, lagi akong kaibigan sa kanila. “Liberal ako, binanggit din niya kanina meron din time nanay ako, meron din time kaibigan. I’m a liberated mother, pero pagdating sa academic, ‘yung mga responsibilities, nagwa-one-on-one kami n’yan. Minsan ‘pag nakikita kong may dipirensiya, sinasabi ko sa kanya, son let’s talk I want to talk to you.” Very proud din si Ate Vi sa achievement ni Ryan Christian dahil nanalo ito sa Balagtasan sa kanyang school sa La Salle Greenhills. Tanong pa ni Nanay Cristy Fermin kung paano niya ito napagwagian gayong isa siyang Inglesero, proud namang sinagot ito ni Ryan nang nagpaturo siya sa kanyang Mommy Vi. “Oo pati ‘yung pronunciation nu’ng Tagalog, tapos pinaulit-ulit ko. Tsaka ang hirap, kasi ‘yung Tagalog word, ipapaliwanag mo pa sa kanya kung ano ‘yun. Para masabi niya nang tama at the same time maintindihan niya ‘yung sinasabi niya. “Kaya nu’ng nanonood ako sa school nila sa La Salle Greenhills lumaban, nag-Balagtasan tapos nag-interpretative reading, ‘yung makuha niya ‘yung sa Tagalog… Diyos ko talagang sumisigaw ako, tapos sabi ni Ralph (Recto) na umupo ka d’yan, ang ginawa ko talagang sumisigaw ako. Kaya ‘yun pinagtatawagan ko kayo. Talagang proud na proud ako sa anak ko I’m proud of you anak, proud of you.” Source: http://www.pinoyparazzi.com/gov-vilma-santos-proud-mother-in-son-ryan-christian%E2%80%99s-achievements/ probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 07:49 AM CALACAtchara FESTIVAL, Panalo sa Aliwan Festival 2011 postdateiconThursday, 12 May 2011 21:24 ( MIO-Calaca ) calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_01Namayagpag ang husay ng mga taga-Calaca sa larangan ng sining matapos makuha ng CALACAtcahara Festival ang ikaapat na puwesto sa street dancing at runner-up naman sa best float noong ika-16 ng Abril, 2011 sa ginanap na Aliwan Fiesta 2011 sa Maynila. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_01.jpg Ang Aliwan Fiesta ay isang kumpetisyon ng mga pinakamahuhusay na festival sa buong Pilipinas at masuwerteng nakasali dito ang CALACAtchara festival matapos manalo sa ALA Eh Festival ng Lalawigan ng Batangas na ginanap noong nakaraang taon sa Lungsod ng Lipa. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_02.jpg Nasungkit ng CALACAtchara Street Dancers ang ikaapat na puwesto sa unang beses na pagsali sa Aliwan Festival at naging mahigpit na katunggali ang mga professional na street dancers mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas. Ilan sa mga ito ang tanyag na Dinagyang Festival ng Iloilo city na siyang muling kumuha ng unang puwesto, Kasadyahan Festival ng Tribu Pantat of Zarraga ng Iloilo pa rin na siyang 2nd runner-up, Uswag Surallah Lembuhong Festival ng Surallah South Cotabato 3rd runner-up at Pandang Gitab Festival ng Calapan Oriental Mindoro ang 5th runner-up. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_03.jpg calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_02Bilang premyo, nakapag-uwi ng cash prize na PhP150,000 ang mga street dancers samantalang PhP25,000 naman ang naiuwi ng CALACatchara float bilang runner-up. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_04.jpg Walang pagsidlan ng kasiyahan ng mga opisyales, empleyado, mga guro, mga magulang at ibang manonood na nakasaksi sa mahusay na pagtatanghal na ginawa ng Calaca contingent. Buo naman ang kumpiyansa ng pamunuan ng Calaca contingent na sa susunod na taon ay maiuuwi na nila ang kampeonato dahil lalo pa nilang pag-iibayuhin ang kanilang performance sa suporta ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Nas Ona at mga taong involved sa nasabing gawain. http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/2Q2011/calacatchara-at-aliwan_2011_05.jpg Taos-pusong pasasalamat naman ang ipinaabot ng Lokal na Pamahalaan sa lahat ng tumulong, nakiisa at sumuporta sa matagumpay na gawain, una na dito ang mga guro ng Dacanlao Gregorio Agoncillo National High School sa pamumuno ni Gng. Cristina A. Perez, G. Ronnie Endozo, guro at choreographer, at mga mag-aaral na siyang official streer dancers, sa mga magulang at sa mga empleyado ng munisipyo na tumulong at nagpagod sa ikatatagumpay nito. 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The trip to the museum will definitely be a useful jaunt for my kids. It will benefit and strengthen their understanding of the Spanish and American era in Philippine history. An individual with such exceptional character and a Philippine Revolution Hero is Gen. Miguel Malvar. One cannot miss the museum when traveling in the town of Sto. Tomas. It is located in the same place where the Municipal Hall of the town is situated at Gen. Malvar Street. There are also signs, strategically located along the route. http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/Malvar-Museuem-Sign.jpg At the site, on the center stands the monument of General Miguel Malvar. http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Monument.jpg Malvar’s Life and as a Philippine Revolution Leader General Malvar was born in Barrio San Miguel on September 27, 1865. His parents are Maximo Malvar and Tiburcia Carpio. Miguel’s parents were able to send their offspring to school by logging, and owning rice and sugarcane fields. Malvar first studied at Padre Valerio Malabanan School. He could have studied in Manila because his parents are well to do in Sto. Tomas, instead he helped his parents with their business. He even discontinued his education and only finished second year high school. He later got married to a childhood friend Maula Maloles and had children. He procured lands, which he planted with oranges to support his family and succeeded and prospered. In 1890, Malvar was voted gobernadorcillo of his town against Father Garces. He led the Reform Movement in Sto. Tomas, which had a tremendous following due to intense anti-friar emotions. In June 1898, Malvar was appointed division general and liberated Tayabas from the Spaniards after two months of battle. The Pact of Biak-na-Bato finished the aggression between the Spaniards and the Filipinos. And in August 13, 1898 the Spaniards surrendered to the Americans. However, success with the Spaniards lasted only for a short time. Malvar has a new enemy, the Americans, and his battle with the Americans started on February 4, 1899. The Malvar’s Batangas Brigade attacked the American garrison in Muntinglupa and succeeded. Nevertheless after a triumphant battle, he was no longer successful in fighting the Americans, and resorted to guerilla tactics. As time passed by, collaboration became widespread and support for Malvar decreased significantly. Malvar’s previous officers became volunteers for the American forces. Left alone, with his sick wife and children, he surrendered to the Americans on April 13, 1902. http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Newspaper-Clippings-Surrender.jpg Malvar returned to his farm, and choose to have a peaceful and comfortable life. He died of liver ailment in Manila on October 13, 1911. Malvar Memorial Library At the left side of the monument, you can sight the General Miguel Malvar Library. Here you can find some of his personal belongings. The photos below are some the things you can see at the library. http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Library.jpg http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Libraty-Books.jpg http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Sculpture.jpg http://www.batangas-philippines.com/images/General-Malvar-Rayadillo-Uniform.jpg Books about Philippine history are on display and can be bought at the memorial library. My daughter purchased some that interested her. Miguel Malvar as the Second Philippine President? A Philippine lawmaker from Batangas and Oriental Mindoro, namely Hermilando Mandanas and Rodolfo Valencia filed a House Bill to state Malvar as the Second Philippine President. The lawmakers stated that history is erroneous in creating Manuel Quezon as the Second President of the Philippines serving after Emilio Aguinaldo. General Trias was considered the successor of President Emilio Aguinaldo. However on March 15, 1901 General Trias surrendered to the Americans, thus General Malvar is next in line to President Aguinaldo. Based on historical records, Malvar is the Philippines Second President. The Philippine history should be corrected for surviving generations to preserve Malvar’s legacies. The House Bill is still pending at the House of Representative. A house approval will mean a significant revision in Philippine history. Source: www.batangas-philippines.com (http://www.batangas-philippines.com/malvar.html) probinsyano May 13th, 2011, 05:15 PM Dos Palmas Resort Verde Island, Batangas City by Jojie Alcantara (for SunStar Davao) http://multiply.com/mu/jojiealcantara/image/10/photos/173/600x600/9/IMG-9636.jpg?et=QEOEi4%2CCzf1UWijRnz3ZiQ&nmid=115939467 Dos Palmas Verde Island Resort and Spa is an exclusive paradise haven situated in the east coast line of Verde Island, north of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro and south of Batangas City. The island has a total of 1,625 hectares with six (6) barangays and a population of 7,482. From Manila, travel time is approximately 2 hours by road and a 30-minute boat ride from the Batangas City Port to the island. Interestingly, the Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor in Batangas was cited as the "center of the center" of the world's marine biodiversity by the Smithsonian Institute. In a three-year study called "The Center of the Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity: The Philippine Islands" by the Global Marine Species Assessment of the World Conservation Union, facts showed that this rich passage of about 100km long contains the highest concentration of marine life in the world, with 1,736 overlapping aquatic species over a 10-kilometer area. Situated between Luzon and Mindoro, the passage is considered the nation's heritage, declared by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2006 as a marine sanctuary and national protected area. Underneath its waters lie spectacular and diverse marine life and coral reef formations that host almost 60 percent of the world's tropical fishes. It is an epicentre and a “hotspot for marine biodiversity”, and thus a global obligation to protect. Dos Palmas has complete amenities for pampered guests, not only in dive center facilities and scuba packages, but in other recreational ventures such as horseback riding, jungle trekking, island boat tours, picnics, plus a game room and spa massage. Popular dive sites in and around Verde Island has the following irresistible names – Ring-Ning, Boulders, Mini-Canyon/Washing Machine, Nonie Blue, Nelson Pinnacle, Heidy and Lito Cave, to name a few. With the gracious invitation of fellow Dabawenyo Ivan Lim (of NCCC Superstores and Dos Palmas Resort in Palawan), we didn’t think twice in boarding the early bus for Batangas from Manila, bringing in tow Manila-based Spam Jalandoni and Otep Benavides. We took the boat ride to Verde Island with only the contractors and staff on board since the resort was not opened yet, and construction was being fast tracked for December or earlier. 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By Bianca Ma. Guerrero (http://www.femalenetwork.com/authors/guerrero-bianca-ma/) May 14, 2011 The beaches of Batangas are now less than three hours away from Metro Manila, thanks to the ACTEX (Alabang-Calamba-Sto. Tomas Expressway) and the Star Tollway (Southern Tagalog Arterial Road). But if you’re not much of a beach-goer, there are several establishments in Batangas that can cater to other kinds of outings. See the gallery below and find accommodations in Batangas for different types of trips. 1. LUXURY CITY TRIP http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/pontefino-exterior.jpg If you’re looking to get out of Manila but are looking for luxury accommodations at a city standard, you can stay at Hotel Pontefino in Batangas City. The hotel is equipped with modern amenities and is stylishly decorated with unique accent pieces that are distinctly from Batangas. 2. LAKE-VIEW RETREAT http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/clubhouse-lobby.jpg Though Taal Lake can be seen from Tagaytay City, Club Balai Isabel in Talisay has accommodations right on the shores of the lake. Club Balai Isabel is ideal for families and large groups, as they offer home-style accommodations. 3. DIVE HOLIDAY http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/31-sun-deck.jpg There are several popular dive spots around Batangas. Portulano Resort is a dive resort in Bauan that is ideal for families with children because of the Bubblemaker and Junior Open Water dive classes they offer. 4. BUSINESS AND LEISURE STAY http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/lima-room-with-pool-access.jpg Lima Park Hotel’s location and amenities, like the swimming pool and the spa, make it well-suited for business and leisure trips. The hotel can be found in the Lima Technology Center in Malvar. 5. SPORTS AND COUNTRY CLUB VACATION http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/chateau-royale-exterior.jpg A sports and country club is sure to offer a whole host of activities to guests. Chateau Royale Resort in Nasugbu has facilities for paintball, horseback riding, and wall climbing among many others. 6. SPA WEEKEND http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/generic-spa-photo-from-sxc.jpg (Photo source: sxc.hu) If relaxation is the goal of your trip, then you can check out The Farm at San Benito in Lipa City. This wellness resort offers medical services as well as spa treatments. 7. BEACH ESCAPADE http://www.femalenetwork.com/images//gallery/photos/travel-leisure/20110514-7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay_gallery/club-punta-fuego-terrazas-r.jpg Aside from a residential beach community, Club Punta Fuego in Nasugbu has an exclusive resort that is open to members and their guests with a golf course, a yacht club, and white sand beaches. Source:http://www.femalenetwork.com/travel-leisure/7-trips-to-take-in-batangas-and-where-to-stay/ probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 06:26 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg 5 quakes at Taal Meanwhile, five volcanic earthquakes were detected at Taal Volcano in Batangas during the past 24 hours. Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, even as Phivolcs reminded the public the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. Phivolcs also maintained the entire Volcano Island is a PDZ, and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. — LBG, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220587/regions/mayon-rumbles-with-12-volcanic-quakes-3-rockfalls probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 07:37 AM http://textspace.net/img/1305297149_5bf820c4_1305297149.gif Goco Ancestral House Taal, Batangas Photo By Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/) This house was built more than a century ago, around 1876, by JUAN CABRERA GOCO and LORENZA DEOMAMPO. Juan was known in a folksy and endearing way as “ANTO KUKOY”: “Anto” for Juan and “Kukoy” for Goco. Juan was a small landowner of modest means who lived frugally. But he was recognized for his honesty and proved it when he accounted for all the funds and contributions entrusted to him as Treasurer or Ingat-Yaman of the revolutionary forces operating in this part of Batangas against the Colonizers. The couple raised seven children, namely, daughters TOMASINA (Encarnacion), MARIA (Asinas), CIRILA (Villamin), EMILIA (Mangubat), JOSEFA, and sons ELISEO (Physician, married to Elisa Ilustre), and JOSE (Dentist, married to Josefa Punzalan). This house was restored in 1999, preserving its original structure and appearance, and in line with Taal having been declared a National Heritage Town. Its restoration was initiated by grandson RAUL, son of ELISEO, and his wife MARIETTA PRIMICIAS. Raul served as Solicitor-General (1992-96), Philippine Ambassador to Canada (1996-98), and is the first Filipino elected to the UN International Law Commission (1997-2001). Marietta served as Undersecretary and Chairperson of President Ramos’ Presidential Commission to Fight Poverty. They dedicate the restoration of this house to honor the memory of Juan Goco as a shining example of accountability and integrity and to perpetuate this inspiring legacy for present and future generations of GOCOs to cherish, emulate and follow. The whole GOCO CLAN welcomes you to their ancestral Home. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3900538916_da8d9c6ff1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900538916/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900538916/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr If only most other families around were as conscientious of their heritage and as welcoming to others. As might have been expected from a famously modest and frugal couple, the home of Juan and Lorenzo Goco is simple, unpretentious, and decidedly on the small end of the scale, even compared to other ancestral houses in Taal, which themselves tend not to be too palatial in the first place. The façade is made up of just two bays (not the usual three) of equal size, one of which accommodates the main entrance. The main door is a practical affair of wood planks, with wooden bars in the upper panels to let air and light in, and a postigo (cut-out pedestrian door) with a charming ogee (Moorish-inspired) arch. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3899761045_874dd7a66b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3899761045/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3899761045/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr This leads directly to the main staircase, which is neither grand nor wide. Its first couple of steps are of tile, and the rest of the ascent is handled in a straightforward manner by simple wooden planks. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/3900543204_3709cb4fc1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900543204/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900543204/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr There is no antesala to speak of, since the stairs lead directly to the smallish sala, ventilated and illuminated by newly-added antique-style ceiling fans with built-in lights. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3900544368_132bf04b7c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900544368/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900544368/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr Like the Ilagan House and many other houses of its time in this part of the country, the second floor features wrap-around capiz windows that gracefully curve around the corners. In truly modest fashion, the one bedroom that I could make out was furnished very simply, with more recent furniture from the first half of the 20th century http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3899764705_c7216e43f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3899764705/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3899764705/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3900547086_a08c905cee.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900547086/) Goco House -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3900547086/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr Photo credit: Leo Cloma's photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/) Posted by rally65 (http://rally65.multiply.com/journal/item/88) to www.multiply.com (http://www.multiply.com) probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 07:50 AM Ai Ai plans developing land inheritance into a resort By JOJO P. PANALIGAN May 14, 2011, 11:50am MANILA, Philippines — Ai Ai de las Alas’ lucky streak continues: She not only won her fourth Box Office Queen award early this week but she has seen the acres of land that she inherited in Calatagan, Batangas, which she plans to develop into a vacation resort. http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/ai%20ai%20from%20jojo.jpg “Isa na akong ganap na heredera,” she joked during the press conference for her endorsement of Flawless, said to be the country’s leading facial clinic. Many of Ai Ai’s plans of late involve Batangas because she mulls running for a public post there next election. She, however, emphasized that nothing is final yet because she hasn’t given the idea serious thought; this, even after admitting that she and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos have already talked about the matter once. “Pinagiisipan kasi talaga ng maigi ang mga bagay na ‘yan dahil hindi lang sapat na nasa puso mo ang pagpasok sa pulitika. Kailngan handa ka din sa mga sakripisyo na kakabit nun including yung pagdating sa income,” she said. The comedienne laughs off rumors linking her to Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica. She notes that “nanay lang ang tingin niya [Aljur] sa akin” and that her recent declaration that she’d like to give him two Porsche cars is merely “joke-joke.” Ai Ai is not keen on having another May-December affair after her first one a few years back. In her experience, a big age gap between partners often means having difficulty in sharing “wave length.” "Kasi iba ginagawa nila, e. Di ba, yung iba, naglalaro lang [at that age]? Kaya hindi kayo pantay magisip,” she said. She said that at most, she will only get into a relationship with someone who is no more than five years her junior. More importantly, she will only do so if that person is certified single. “Kasi, di ba, alam naman natin na may asawa si Miguel [Vera], tapos ang gulo-gulo ng buhay ko non," she said, referring to her ex-husband. That’s all in the past. These days, Ai Ai is blooming career-wise and physically. This is the reason Flawless got her to endorse its special selection of anti-aging products namely the SkinLift Nutraceutical Tablet and the Anti-Aging Product Kit. According to the release, Ai Ai takes up to 1,200 mg. of SkinLift every night before she sleeps. The products help a lot in battling ageing but Ai Ai believes having a positive outlook in life and being able to find the good in the bad are essential in looking and feeling young. “Kaya nga ang pinagdadasal ko for many years now, ‘Lord, wag sana ako magbago. Sana kung ano ako dati bago lahat ng ito, ganun pa din ako hanggang ngayon,’” she said. As proof of how Ai Ai is able to laugh at her own “imperfections,” the comedienne admits that she her photos for her Flawless billboard “photoshopped.” “Pero ang ginawa lang, inalis lang yung tattoo ko at saka medyo pinaputi lang nila in some areas. Pero akong ako yun, no!” Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/318141/ai-ai-plans-developing-land-inheritance-a-resort -SNPKLSDMBLDR- May 14th, 2011, 07:53 AM can you please limit posting pictures on a single post? kahit 10 pics per post lang, each page is taking forever to load. :ohno: probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 01:25 PM can you please limit posting pictures on a single post? kahit 10 pics per post lang, each page is taking forever to load. :ohno: Thank you sir. I will keep your suggestion in mind the next time I post; I try to limit myself to 10 photos per post. Once again thank you! all suggestions and feedback are welcome probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 01:49 PM MT. MACULOT VIEW RESORT Brgy. Pinagkaisahan Cuenca, Batangas Just like any other things, Mt. Maculot View Resort started very small. As a matter of fact, this resort was originally planned to be a resthouse. 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Its waters come from natural springs just right above it which is reputed to be a very good source of fresh, sparkling drinking water. A well-known national distributor of bottled drinking water actually taps the springs above as its source of mineral water. http://www.waypoints.ph/details/caljon/caljon02.jpg The water from the falls is interestingly warm and pleasant to bathe in. The falls can be reached by taking a short hike from the barangay road and about 300 steps down the concrete pathway built by the barangay. Comments This place seems to be poorly kept. From what we gather from the local folks, it seems that no one is actually in charge of the upkeep and maintenance of the falls and the surrounding areas. It was apparent that several irresponsible people who have previously visited have littered the place extensively. And, since there is nobody in charge to keep the place clean, trash had been lying around for a while, perhaps waiting for some other people (like us) to pick up the litter and dispose of it properly. Its just so sad to see sparkling clean water flowing through dirty surroundings... How to go there From Manila, take the South Luzon Tollway all the way to the south end. At the end of the tollway, take the exit that points to Lucena and drive along this national road until you reach the Calamba boundary. About 1.5km from the boundary of Calamba, turn right and take the Star Tollway (Batangas Expressway) and exit at Bulihan/Malvar. At the exit, head southwest toward Bulihan. A short distance from Bulihan, there will be a junction. Turn right then head for Calijon (San Gregorio). Road distance from Bulihan exit to Calijon is about 3.3km. At Calijon, you can ask around where the pathway that leads to Calijon Falls is. Source: http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=caljon probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 04:16 PM Ligpo Island Banoyo, San Luis Batangas A family owned establishment for 25 years, Ligpo Island Hotel and Resort is the peaceful vacation spot you have been longing for. We have the best location on the island and the greatest diving spots in Batangas. http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2159.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2160.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2161.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2173.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2246.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2271.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2267.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2287.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2288.JPG http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_2302.JPG Images from: ligpoisland2006.tripod.com (http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/) Source: ligpoisland2006.tripod.com (http://ligpoisland2006.tripod.com/) and www.ligpoisland.com (http://www.ligpoisland.com/contact.html) For inquiries and booking, please visit: www.ligpoisland.com (http://www.ligpoisland.com/contact.html) saintm May 14th, 2011, 04:22 PM wow apir! bonggacious po ang batangas ha kay gandah! probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 04:52 PM Acacia Resort and Dive Center Anilao, Mabini, Batangas http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v317/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_990355_2950.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v317/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_990356_3183.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v317/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_990360_4008.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v373/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1145561_5864.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v373/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1145562_6038.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v373/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1145563_6224.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1176/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1293066_5935.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1176/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1293068_6357.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/7633_135496192398_22807837398_2741061_6459732_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v373/216/75/22807837398/n22807837398_1145552_1618.jpg Images from Acacia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Acacia-Resort-and-Dive-Center/22807837398) Source: Acacia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Acacia-Resort-and-Dive-Center/22807837398) and caciadive.wordpress.com (http://acaciadive.wordpress.com/) For inquiries and booking, please visit: Acacia Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Acacia-Resort-and-Dive-Center/22807837398) and caciadive.wordpress.com (http://acaciadive.wordpress.com/) probinsyano May 14th, 2011, 05:27 PM Diver's Sanctuary Resort Anilao, Mabini, Batangas A dedicated and passionate diving resort, located alongside the crystal blue waters of Balayan Bay. With accommodation and picturesque sunset bar/restaurant offering stunning views of Anilao, Sombrero, Ligpo Island and a wide, wide horizon. World class reef, wall and macro dives are available within only a few fin strokes of the shore, along with a chance of pelagic encounters with manta, whale sharks and thresher sharks along the edge of the deep-water drop off. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/26870_10150101018085347_740975346_11437864_6146844_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25866_10150111740170347_740975346_11510802_3310065_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25866_10150111718425347_740975346_11510582_2309204_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/26870_10150101018175347_740975346_11437874_4945051_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2182/23/10/740975346/n740975346_5979745_1224.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2182/23/10/740975346/n740975346_5979779_7006.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/74483_1715403931016_1415752488_31843762_2705724_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/75868_1715402890990_1415752488_31843753_4779457_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/26870_10150101018105347_740975346_11437866_8103636_n.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2611/23/10/740975346/n740975346_6250859_6785106.jpg Photo by Lourdes Dacanay (http://www.facebook.com/lourdesdacanay.lowingsLourdes Dacanay) to Diver's Sanctuary (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) Source: Diver's Sanctuary Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) For more info, please visit: Diver's Sanctuary Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46613839729) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 03:43 AM wow apir! bonggacious po ang batangas ha kay gandah! http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/a9d626d75c3f5437675bc12d149b134a.jpg Maraming magagandang lugar dito sa Batangas at ito ang mga bentaha namin sa ibang lalawigan, katunayan, halos lahat ng lugar dito, pwedeng gawing resort... http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/wowbatangas.jpg probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 04:39 AM Bird Sanctuary at Calatagan Peninsula Calatagan, Batangas http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5030/5573584608_32e5c18c70.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573584608/) DSC_9186c_2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573584608/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5573577350_09543f6d3d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573577350/) DSC_9239c2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573577350/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5572993245_d2cdbbbe62.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5572993245/) DSC_8994_2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5572993245/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5573574036_51d4f16e81.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573574036/) DSC_8669_2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573574036/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5572984915_767ec933ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5572984915/) DSC_8675_2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5572984915/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5573585058_82b1c5a12a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573585058/) DSC_8855cc2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573585058/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5573576700_54bd217f65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573576700/) DSC_9305_2400x1600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvnikon/5573576700/) by jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200796_197301766959421_175323572490574_581251_5442283_n.jpg Birds of Calatagan Peninsula (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197301673626097.44738.175323572490574) by Luna Encarta Residential (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luna-Encanta-Residential-Community/175323572490574) http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198488_197770036912594_175323572490574_584210_4524740_n.jpg Birds of Calatagan Peninsula (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197301673626097.44738.175323572490574) by Luna Encarta Residential (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luna-Encanta-Residential-Community/175323572490574) http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198488_197770040245927_175323572490574_584211_1023232_n.jpg Birds of Calatagan Peninsula (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197301673626097.44738.175323572490574) by Luna Encarta Residential (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luna-Encanta-Residential-Community/175323572490574) Source: jv noriega (http://www.flickr.com/people/jvnikon/), on Flickr and Luna Encarta Residential (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luna-Encanta-Residential-Community/175323572490574) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 05:01 AM Cala Perdida Calatagan, Batangas http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/lostcove.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/aerial5.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/existing3-big.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/existing1_big.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/gal16.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/gal13.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/strengths-2.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/gal22.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/gal32.jpg http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/images/gallery/largepics/gal34.jpg Images form www.calaperdida.com (http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/) For inquiries and booking, please visit : www.calaperdida.com (http://www.calaperdida.com/calaperdida/contact.html) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 06:37 AM Luna Encanta Residential Resort Calatagan, Batangas Casita de Luna Encanta(On going Development) LUNA ENCANTA (moon enchants) is what we named our quixotic village complex on the hill in Barangay Bagong Silang in Calatagan, Batangas. It has a panoramic view of Balayan Bay, Cape Santiago, Mindoro and other surrounding islands. Our peninsula is known for its sun and sea, fresh air and scenery. Romanticism radiates all over the peninsula and this is what makes our niche a popular haunt among couples looking for retreat. We now have an ever growing multinational community in the area that value's what Calatagan has to offer. Luna Encanta will make you experience what living was like in a traditional Filipino setting in an era that has long vanished and can only be recreated in a controlled community like this one. We are now in the land development phase and ground breaking on our units starts at the end of June and our model home's will be ready by the end of the year. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223062_206546972701567_175323572490574_642077_3973651_n.jpg http://www.lunaencanta.com/images/subdivision/map.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188403_198718173484447_175323572490574_589925_6263551_n.jpg Casita de Luna Encanta Construction http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/69782_175374499152148_175323572490574_442426_3060941_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/47639_175374512485480_175323572490574_442427_7496940_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/165739_179582702064661_175323572490574_470592_3631949_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180531_187841377905460_175323572490574_519361_4932403_n.jpg Images from Luna Encarta Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LunaEncanta) and www.lunaencanta.com (http://www.lunaencanta.com/site-plan.php) For more inquiries, please visit: Luna Encarta Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LunaEncanta) and www.lunaencanta.com (http://www.lunaencanta.com/site-plan.php) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 07:18 AM King Solomon Dive Resort Mabini, Batangas http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215516_217052438311181_211410022208756_978878_5787523_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207012_217052798311145_211410022208756_978892_3153339_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217504_217052574977834_211410022208756_978883_1002373_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206973_217052728311152_211410022208756_978889_7228743_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197496_211415028874922_211410022208756_931104_7441361_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199321_211415275541564_211410022208756_931111_6918612_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200805_211416035541488_211410022208756_931132_4512329_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188696_211419798874445_211410022208756_931173_1503698_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189802_211417112208047_211410022208756_931149_1112162_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197066_211625775520514_211410022208756_932599_4370503_n.jpg Images from King Solomon Dive Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-Solomon-Dive-Resort/211410022208756) For more inquiries and booking, please visit King Solomon Dive Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-Solomon-Dive-Resort/211410022208756) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 11:14 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Phivolcs: 4 quakes recorded at Taal in last 24 hours In Batangas, Phivolcs said at least four volcanic quakes were recorded at Taal Volcano in the last 24 hours. Phivolcs also noted weak to moderate steaming from known thermal vents was observed in the same period. Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220658/regions/phivolcs-15-quakes-recorded-at-mayon-in-last-24-hours probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 01:16 PM Twin Island Nasugbu, Batangas http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/2207515679_7ca4394dc9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pheypalma/2207515679/) Twin Island, Nasugbu Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pheypalma/2207515679/) by Phey Palma (http://www.flickr.com/people/pheypalma/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3449091862_e8b6926cd8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091862/) Twin Island - Nasugbu Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091862/) by greg_paez (http://www.flickr.com/people/thinman07/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3449091872_5b1bcc144b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091872/) Twin Island - Nasugbu Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091872/) by greg_paez (http://www.flickr.com/people/thinman07/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3449091880_c0a56a57a2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091880/) Twin Island - Nasugbu Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091880/) by greg_paez (http://www.flickr.com/people/thinman07/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3449091888_f9ebc1f9b5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091888/) Twin Island - Nasugbu Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinman07/3449091888/) by greg_paez (http://www.flickr.com/people/thinman07/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4659331168_bd5bb14e97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_ong/4659331168/) Rocky Reef (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_ong/4659331168/) by PatrickOng2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrick_ong/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3192339560_31972f964f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelvicera/3192339560/) "Twilight at Nasugbu Twin Islands" Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelvicera/3192339560/) by aiebo (http://www.flickr.com/people/joelvicera/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4381658660_6bc898e1e1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickmarsonong/4381658660/) Twin Islands - In the middle of nowhere (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickmarsonong/4381658660/) by patrickmarsonong (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickmarsonong/), on Flickr probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 01:34 PM Planet Dive Resort Anilao, Mabini, Batangas http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2901028657_26dbf1e454.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/butch_javier/2901028657/) Planet Dive Resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/butch_javier/2901028657/) by Butch Javier NAUI#48102 (http://www.flickr.com/people/butch_javier/), on Flickr http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Orange1-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Orange2-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Green1-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Green1-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Yellow1-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/Yellow2-big.jpg http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/LGreen1-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Images/Cottages/LGreen2-big.jpg Image from www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/401609640_7008bb2dfa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dymon/401609640/) Pair of Flabellina rubrolineata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dymon/401609640/) by raymonddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/dymon/), on Flickr Source: www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) For more info and reservations, please visit: www.planetdive.com.ph (http://www.planetdive.com.ph/Default.aspx) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 02:07 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Casa Villavicencio Taal, Batangas Photo by: Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/) GLICERIA MARELLA DE VILLAVICENCIO Born in Taal, Batangas, 13 May 1852. Helped organize the “Batalyon Maluya,” February 1897. She was the owner, she donated to the cause her steamer “Bulusan” which was later converted into a war vessel. A revolutionary flag hoisted when the rebel forces entered Taal was sewed in her house. Contributed material help for the support of the revolution. Supported the Batangas guerillas. Died in San Juan del Monte, Rizal, 28 September 1929. Organized by the Municipality of Taal, Batangas on December 4, 1955. Gliceria Marella had married Eulalio Villavicencio, whose ancestral house this was, in 1871, when she was just nineteen years old. Not only were they both independently wealthy even before their marriage, but they were also very astute and enterprising business people who became even wealthier still over the succeeding decades. Their family wealth and good taste are evident in both their houses, but we first visit the older structure, dating from no later than when Eulalio was a young boy, and before Gliceria was even born. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3944726436_ce92257c18.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944726436/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944726436/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3944724224_e88e04a62f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944724224/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944724224/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3943950279_480f98dca9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943950279/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943950279/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3944730216_0f62015144.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944730216/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944730216/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/3944731326_cb07923c2d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944731326/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944731326/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3943953659_7b8f2f119a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943953659/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943953659/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3943954881_bf20395232.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943954881/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943954881/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3944734874_5485e237b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944734874/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3944734874/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3943957191_1702b9e063.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943957191/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943957191/) by Leo Cloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/28098727@N00/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3943958651_5f593a39aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943958651/) Casa Villavicencio -- Taal, Batangas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28098727@N00/3943958651/) by Leo 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Great Egret (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2150629429/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2151419754_8389461542.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151419754/) Little Heron (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151419754/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2151421234_144c52d265.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151421234/) Pacific Reef-Heron (Dark Morph) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151421234/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2151420924_ef2700b373.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151420924/) Great Egret & Pacific Reef-Heron (Dark Morph) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151420924/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2150629137_88b1d33552.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2150629137/) Common Sandpiper (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2150629137/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2151419390_b28cb9458f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151419390/) Great Egret (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjparpan/2151419390/) by freeformula (http://www.flickr.com/people/tjparpan/), on Flickr probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 03:29 PM Birds sanctuary at San Juan Batangas http://alainpascua.smugmug.com/photos/608609269_WHViA-L.jpg Posted by Alain Del Pascua (http://birdphotoph.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=alainpascua) to birdphotoph.proboards.com (http://birdphotoph.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photo&action=display&thread=3457) http://alainpascua.smugmug.com/photos/609621793_hEPn6-L.jpg Posted by Alain Del Pascua (http://birdphotoph.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=alainpascua) to birdphotoph.proboards.com 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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/28835497@N03/3434908688/) Blue-throated bee-eaters (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28835497@N03/3434908688/) by clikaholic (http://www.flickr.com/people/28835497@N03/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3438250300_2aff25d487.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28835497@N03/3438250300/) Black-naped Oriole (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28835497@N03/3438250300/) by clikaholic (http://www.flickr.com/people/28835497@N03/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3715061471_ba5a888722.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9065016@N03/3715061471/) Whiskered_Tern_12Jul09_Balagbag_San_Juan_Batangas_6_Size_Adjusted_Cropped_Low (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9065016@N03/3715061471/) by propjerry (http://www.flickr.com/people/9065016@N03/), on Flickr probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 04:08 PM The Giant Fruit Bats of San Juan, Batangas Vanishing Bats http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wodzA7topYo/TCgAcxfjTPI/AAAAAAAAAOs/Te3n1b7apJ4/s1600/662485_f248.jpg Photo credit: 1.bp.blogspot.com (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/) Upon the request of Counselor Noel Pasko of San Juan, Batangas to UP Mountaineers' Fredd Ochavo to validate attractions in his area for eco-tourism, Fredd assembled a UPM contingent composed of myself, Tope and Mark, to come along for a trek to view the giant fruit bats of Brgy. Laiya Aplaya. They boast a wing span of a meter and said to be quite a spectacle. Even with a guide, it wasn't sure if we would actually see any of the bats. While they numbered in the thousands at one point, hunting, poaching, and loss of habitat have reduced their numbers. Some have moved away to a more remote location. http://www.deichmann-photo.com/files/page0_blog_entry562-fruit-bats-flying-foxes.jpg Philippines The Forest Caretakers It is the counselor's vision for the community to generate revenue from these bats through eco-tourism as a means to not only provide a livelihood for his constituents, but also have the community ensure the safety of the bats through conservation and habitat protection (read: no to logging and no to hunting!). Meter-Long Wing Span After leaving Manila at 4am, we finally reached Brgy. Laiya Aplaya shortly before 10am. We were finally at the jump off. It was the start of a 2-hour trek with several river crossings until we veered-off the river and started our ascent to an elevation of 145 meters. We came upon a single-track ridge where across the valley, we saw the bats clustered together hanging upside down a huge imposing tree (yes, a tree...not inside a cave!). They were sleeping but not long after, a few started flying off. With their wing span in full spread, they were indeed huge. The meter-long wing span was not an exaggeration. The more mature bats had a deeper brown hue, almost blackish, and were the biggest, perhaps exceeding a meter. They numbered close to 50, with some flying in from different directions. http://www.thelonerider.com/2010/feb/fruitbat/images/P2021715.jpg http://www.thelonerider.com/2010/feb/fruitbat/images/P2021726.jpg Source: http://www.thelonerider.com/2010/feb/fruitbat/fruitbat.shtml probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 04:39 PM Los Balcones Tali, Nasugbu, Batangas http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176009_8518.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176010_8698.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176011_8893.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176012_9090.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176014_9460.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176015_9668.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176016_9935.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176017_217.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/132/118/637201334/n637201334_1176008_8348.jpg Images from Anna Patricia (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=162536539493&v=photos) to Los Balcones Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=162536539493) Source: Los Balcones Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=162536539493) For further details and reservation, please visit: Los Balcones Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=162536539493) probinsyano May 15th, 2011, 05:21 PM Matoko Resort National Road, Pagkilatan, Batangas http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182660_125266040877795_125192097551856_176457_657352_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/167696_125266584211074_125192097551856_176467_4943674_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181702_125290870875312_125192097551856_176589_3644146_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181561_125266834211049_125192097551856_176472_3689044_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181561_125266837544382_125192097551856_176473_2834282_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181672_125283114209421_125192097551856_176553_8144388_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180565_125288640875535_125192097551856_176581_5665648_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182755_125281584209574_125192097551856_176531_7966594_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180871_125282560876143_125192097551856_176542_7178988_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181672_125283130876086_125192097551856_176557_5066584_n.jpg Images from Matoko Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matoko-Resort/125192097551856) Source: Matoko Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matoko-Resort/125192097551856) For further details and bookings, please visit: Matoko Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matoko-Resort/125192097551856) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 02:21 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Bahay na Bato in Batangas Posted by Renz Marion Katigbak to http://wowbatangas.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wowbatangas-logo.png (http://tours.wowbatangas.com/discover-batangas/bahay-na-bato-in-batangas/) 14. Apr, 2011 http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/DSC03336.jpg Bahay na Bato ( The Luz - Bautista Ancestral Home) Philippine Ancestral House, traditionally called Bahay Na Bato, is the fusion of native Filipino, Spanish and Chinese influences. The Spanish colonial era gave birth to the constructions of the bahay na bato and eventually became a status symbol for noble Filipinos (the principalia and the ilustrados). The Bahay na Bato, originates from the Bahay Kubo, since it typically followed its arrangements such as open ventilation and elevated apartments. The most obvious difference between the two houses would be the materials that was used to build them. The Bahay na Bato was constructed out of brick and stone rather than the traditional bamboo materials. Batangas boasts of these one-of-a-kind structures that stood the test of time and subsequently have been turned into lifestyle museums and tourist attractions. Balayan http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/DSC00049.jpg Casa Martinez, ancestral home of comedian Leo Martinez It’s beauty lies to its close affinity to history.It is one of the oldest town in Batangas officialy founded by the Spaniards in 1578. Prior to Spanish Colonization, it was already inhabited by the descendants of the two Bornean datus who settled in this place. Historians believed that Balayan is the center of the ancient powerful kingdom of MA-I. In 1581, the Province of Balayan was created and Balayan was made the capitol of the province with jurisdiction extending over a vast territory including what is now Batangas, Mindoro, Marinduque and all the lands southeastern part of Laguna as far as Camarines. Bahay na batos became prolific in the town because of the sugar industry boom. Landlords,who engaged in the sugar business, became very rich and thus built their stately houses in the town. Famous among which is the house of Don Sixto Castelo Lopez, a revolutionary propagandist and a friend of the national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/lopez-ancestral-house-balayan.jpg "Casa Grande" of the Lopezes of Balayan The Lopez family are very prominent in Balayan. They owned large tracts of sugar cane fields and a fleet of commercial vessels mostly for fishing and passenger. Some of these (marine vessels) were even used by the 1st Republic under President Emilio Aguinaldo. The ancestral home of the Lopez has a unique feature that it has a so called “Torre” which served as a lighthouse that guided all the sea vessels coming into Balayan Bay. The house is now under the care of the National Historical Commission and will be opened to the public this year. Taal http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0254_tonemapped.jpg Galleria Taal A nostalgic sensation is felt once you set foot to this town. Taal, considered to be the Heritage Town of Batangas, boasts of an array of well preserved ancestral houses and other colonial edifices. It was the second capitol of the province and a bustling center for trading goods. People who were involved in the business got rich and built palatial homes and have them furnished with different accoutrement from abroad. The houses of Don Gregorio Agoncillo, Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, and Barrion -Ilagan (Galleria Taal) are some of the notable bahay na batos in Taal. It is also famous for its town plaza and the magnanimously beautiful Basilica Minore of St. Martin de Tours, reputed to the biggest Church in South-East Asia. Lipa A land replete with history, the only town in Batangas that was conferred the title of a Villa, for being the richest urban in the Philippines in 1886-1889. Coffee became scarce when the dreadful fungal virus killed the coffee plantations in Java and South America and the only producer of coffee then was Lipa. http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0028.jpg The house of Segunda Solis Katigbak According to Manuel Sastron, Lipa had an annual income of P 4,000,000.00 from that industry alone. Such opulence brought wealth to the town and the landlords who have jived with the business have left them with a fortune that lasted for several lifetimes. During those heydays, the wealthy clans have built stone mansions and filled them, just like in Taal, with different high end furnishings abroad. It is very interesting to note the stories told about the fairy tale living of the SOLIS CLAN of LIPA. They were the richest family in the Villa and led the wealthy aristocratic clans of Lipa (Katigbak, Luz, Mayo, Aguilera, Roxas, Altamirano, Kalaw). There were those grand parties being held at the house of Doña Catalina Solis vda. de Aguilera who owned the largest house in Lipa. Her hospitality was not only known in the town but in Spain as well. She had gold and silver service for her very exclusive guests and an eighty seater table in her mansion. Unfortunately, the house was burnt during the Japanese occupation. Faint traces of the glory of Lipa can still be found in these houses: the Luz-Katigbak Ancestral House (Now named Casa de Segunda – is the former home of Doña Segunda Solis Katigbak, the first love interest of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal) and the Luz-Bautista Ancestral House. Batangas City http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/04/DSC_1036.jpg Residencia Acosta- Pastor built in 1883 A remarkable bahay na bato in Batangas City is the Residencia Pastor- Acosta. It was built in 1883 by the former gobernadorcillo of the town, Don Alejo Acosta. It is now under the care of the descendant, Atty. Antonio Acosta Pastor who is active in civic, cultural, religious, and charitable projects. The house features a winding driveway, which leads to the puerta mayor (main door)— a fine piece of thick narra and the stairs inside lead to the wide caida (living area). The landing of the grand staircase of the Pastor Mansion has black-and-white marble pieces which are comparable to the classical Viennese style of interiors with matching marble-topped molave wood coffee table, Bentwood chairs, and capiz shell ventanillas (windows). Upon entering the grand staircase of the Pastor House, one would be awed to see the heritage wall of the Acosta – Pastor Clan – a wall full of vintage family photos and memorabilia. A notable photo is that of Don Pedro Gutierrez Pastor, the financier and treasurer of the Katipuneros during the revolution against Spain. What’s interesting about the house is the bullet slug stuck inside the wooden frame of the door of the mansion’s living room. According to stories told by their ancestors, the bullet was aimed at the late Governor-General of the US in the Philippines William Howard Taft. Another fascinating fact is that 98% of the antiques in the house are still functional. Other ancestral houses in the pr0vince could be found in the towns of Calaca and San Juan. Source: http://tours.wowbatangas.com/discover-batangas/bahay-na-bato-in-batangas/ probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 03:09 AM Baruha Diving Site Mabini, Batangas http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4783639888_fcdd01ba71.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783639888/) Dive 266-267 Turtle #1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783639888/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4783032919_9f56958326.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783032919/) Dive 266-267 Turtle #4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783032919/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4783673080_cc73450938.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783673080/) Dive 266-267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783673080/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4783035681_487896a929.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783035681/) Dive 266-267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783035681/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4783671334_c8fc34c8ee.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783671334/) How Much Air, Buddy? :-) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783671334/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4783665620_9fbd5d2fe8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783665620/) Dive 266-267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783665620/) by Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/people/joepiclicks/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4783668124_9e8894a3dd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/4783668124/) Check out the Current! 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About 15 minutes boat ride from Brgy Papaya Port. A perfect side trip destination from Mount Palay-Palay (Pico de Loro). About 10 minutes away from Cutad Cove and Pinagdakutan Cove. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/92/243636022_1cd770f60a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronaldibay/243636022/) Layag-Layag Point (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronaldibay/243636022/) by ronaldibay (http://www.flickr.com/people/ronaldibay/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4442437655_af583fb747.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramens4/4442437655/) sunset at layag-layag cove (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramens4/4442437655/) by ramens (http://www.flickr.com/people/ramens4/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2495548981_5274dfe001.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/racaza/2495548981/) Layag-Layag reef scene (http://www.flickr.com/photos/racaza/2495548981/) by Raymond™ (http://www.flickr.com/people/racaza/), on Flickr http://farm1.static.flickr.com/84/243007053_91a2444f39.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronaldibay/243007053/) Layag-Layag Point (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronaldibay/243007053/) by ronaldibay (http://www.flickr.com/people/ronaldibay/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3553543018_66f4d58699.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553543018/) colored wall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553543018/) by wendymd (http://www.flickr.com/people/wendy_md/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3553618260_5a0e11e0b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553618260/) healthy reef (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553618260/) by wendymd (http://www.flickr.com/people/wendy_md/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3553635270_66cccb9c55.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553635270/) coral head (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3553635270/) by wendymd (http://www.flickr.com/people/wendy_md/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3552974835_17edbc8e4e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_md/3552974835/) see you tomorrow! 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The town is very fortunate for not being razed to the ground by both Japanese and American forces during the last world war. And this is perhaps due to the intervention of the town’s patron saint, Martín de Tours (whose image is housed inside the mighty interiors of the Basílica de San Martín de Tours), and also of Our Lady of Caysasay. Last October 5 (Monday morning), Arnaldo and I went to Taal. Despite a looming low blood pressure, I just have to take that trip. Haven’t done much traveling and “field work” for a long, long time. We were unfortunate, though, to find out that most famous houses there which are now museums are closed on Mondays. That’s why we don’t have photos of some of the houses’ interiors. Drats. It was my second time in Taal. The first time I was there was when I was still a college brat. Me and my Parañaque homies were just passing by on our way to Lemery to party and swim and get drunk. I didn’t care much about local history back then. And so this time around, I was prepared for one of the grandest moments of my life — a walk through time, a blast from the past! Walking along the old streets of Taal reminded me of other centuries-old Filipino homes across the country. Many of them are already neglected. And every year, many of them are nonchalantly brought down to the ground to give way to the new (what price modernization!). Here in Taal, the people take pride of their town’s rich cultural past. The people are wise enough to preserve their homes not just for posterity but for the sake of income-generating tourism. If only other towns follow Taal’s initiative, not only will they give their own people rewarding jobs, they would also help conserve remnants of our Filipino Identity. I once tried to do the same for Unisan, Quezon, my father’s hometown. Some houses there could rival the beauty and architecture of those in Taal. But I failed, no thanks to hooligans in uniform. I hope that the national government will do something to spread the conservationist stance of Taal. After all, to borrow from renowned conservationist Augusto Villalón, heritage conservation is everyone’s business. Without further kalamazoo, here are the photos we took of that wonderful Hispanic town in Batangas — Taal!!! A neighborhood of history and charm... http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-1.jpg?w=460&h=345 A neighborhood of history and charm... HISTORICAL MARKER OF TAAL, BATANGAS AT THE MUNICIPAL HALL http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-22.jpg?w=460&h=622 Taal, Batangas Source: filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/a-blast-from-the-past-taal-batangas/) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 06:12 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif A blast from the past!Part 2 Taal, Batangas By Pepe alas (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/about/) NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION, 1972 ANG BAYAN NG TAAL (1572) UNANG ITINATAG SA POOK NG BALANGON NOONG 1572. DAHIL SA MADALAS NA PAGPUTOK NG BULKAN AY INILIPAT ANG BAYAN SA KASALUKUYANG POOK. NAGING KABISERA NOONG 1732 KAYA’T TAAL ANG IPINANGALAN SA BUONG LALAWIGAN. NANG MULING MASIRA ANG BAYAN DAHIL SA PAGPUTOK NG BULKAN NOONG 1754, ANG KABISERA AY INILIPAT SA BATANGAN AT ISINUNOD DITO ANG PANGALAN NG LALAWIGAN. ANG BULKAN NG TAAL, NA PINAKAMALIIT SA BUONG DAIGDIG, AY NSA GITNA NG LAWA NG BONBON AT SA BUNGANGA NG BULKAN AY MAY ISANG PULONG NASA ISA PANG MALIIT NA LAWA. PUMUTOK ANG BULKAN NOONG 1634, 1635, 1641, 1709, 1718, 1729, 1731, 1749, 1754, 1867, 1874, 1880, 1911 AT 1965. ANG NGAYO’Y MGA BAYAN NG LEMERY, SAN LUIS, AGONCILLO, SAN NICOLAS, AT STA. TERESITA AY DATING SAKOP NG TAAL. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-2.jpg?w=460&h=345 Ventanas cerradas: the curse of modernization seems not to be welcome among these houses. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-3.jpg?w=460&h=345 To the local government of Taal: please save this Filipino house! http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-4.jpg?w=460&h=345 This one didn't get lucky... One part of this house (near the municipal hall) is converted into a small school. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-5.jpg?w=460&h=345 Philippine baroque: adobe ground floor; wooden second floor projecting over the sidewalk -- classic bahay-na-bató design! http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-6.jpg?w=450&h=338 An 18th-century house converted into a small hotel under the auspices of the Taal Heritage Foundation. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-8.jpg?w=460&h=345 Cute cubed casita. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-9.jpg?w=460&h=345 Many Taal houses have opened shops on their stone-built ground floors such as this one. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-10.jpg?w=460&h=345 Arnold said it's a house. I think it's a bodega. But we're not really sure. Whatever it is, it's still exquisite to our eyes, a historic Taal edifice. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-12.jpg?w=460&h=612 An amalgam of old and new. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-13.jpg?w=460&h=612 There is no street in Taal where there are no classic Filipino houses. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-11.jpg?w=282&h=211 A well-maintained bahay-na-bató. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-17.jpg?w=460&h=345 Taal town still uses CALLE instead of STREET! Awesome! A job well done for preserving something that is very Filipino! http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/marcela-agoncillo-1.jpg?w=460&h=612 Historical marker at the ancestral home of Doña Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo, the principal seamstress of the first and official Philippine flag. Source: filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/a-blast-from-the-past-taal-batangas/) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 07:33 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/Happy_Fiesta_11472.gif http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/cooltext521228600.png http://www.sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph/images2/front_pic.jpg probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 07:40 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif A blast from the past!Part 3 Taal, Batangas By Pepe alas (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/about/) PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE 1955 MARCELA MARIÑO DE AGONCILLO 1859-1946 IPINANGANAK SA TAAL 24 HUNYO 1859; NAG-ARAL SA KOLEHIYO NG SANTA CATALINA; ASAWA NI FELIPE AGONCILLO AT SIYA NIYANG MATAPAT NA KATULONG SA KANYANG MGA GAWAING MAKABAYAN; IPINAGBILI ANG KANYANG MGA HIYAS UPANG MAGUGOL NG ASAWA SA MISYON NITO SA IBANG BANSA SA KAPAKANAN NG PAGSASARILI NG PILIPINAS. SA PANAHON NG KANILANG PAGKAPATAPON SA HONG KONG, AY TINAHI NIYA ANG UNANG BANDILANG PILIPINO NA BUONG PAGMAMALAKING IWINAGAYWAY NI HENERAL AGUINALDO SA KAWIT NOONG 12 HUNYO 1898 SA PAGPAPAHAYAG NG PAGSASARILI NG PILIPINAS. NAMATAY SA TAAL 30 MAYO 1946. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-20.jpg?w=460&h=345 A row of Barong Tagalog stalls at the public market. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-21.jpg?w=460&h=345 We had Lomi for lunch at the mercado público! http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-14.jpg?w=460&h=612 http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-15.jpg?w=460&h=613 http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-16.jpg?w=460&h=612 http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-23.jpg?w=460&h=345 http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/taal-19.jpg?w=460&h=345 This arch is a disappointment. The carved text should've been written either in Spanish or Tagalog to preserve the town's historicity. Source: filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/a-blast-from-the-past-taal-batangas/) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 07:54 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif A blast from the past!Part 4 Taal, Batangas By Pepe alas (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/about/) THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF ANANIAS DIOKNO The home of one of Taal’s local heroes, Ananias Diokno, is a sad story. The place is already decrepit, and the second floor can even be destroyed by ten men’s bare hands within minutes. What’s ironic is that there is a historical marker placed on the house’s first floor exterior wall, implying that the place is taken care of by local authorities. Hopefully, this house will still be preserved for posterity. The ancestral home of Ananias Diokno (un taaleño revolucionario). http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ananias-diokno.jpg?w=460&h=612 The ancestral home of Ananias Diokno (un taaleño revolucionario). Ananias Diokno historical marker. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ananias-diokno-2.jpg?w=460&h=622 Ananias Diokno historical marker. NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE, 1991 ANANIAS DIOKNO KILALA SA TAGURING HENERAL NG KARAGATAN. IPINANGANAK SA TAAL, BATANGAS, ENERO 22, 1860. NAGING KALIHIM NG DIGMA SA PAMAHALAANG PANGKAGAWARAN NG BATANGAS, 1898; NAMUMUNONG HENERAL NG HUKBONG EKSPEDISYUNARYO NG PANAY; MATAGUMPAY NA NAKIPAGLABAN SA BALWARTE NG MGA KASTILA SA AKLAN, ANTIQUE, CAPIZ AT LUNGSOD NG ILOILO; GOBERNADOR PAMPULITIKO-MILITAR NG CAPIZ. LUMAHOK SA PAKIKIPAGLABAN NG MGA GERILYA NOONG DIGMAANG PILIPINO AT AMERIKANO SA CAPIZ, 1898. NAKIPAGLABAN AT NADAKIP NG MGA AMERIKANO SA MAY BUNDOK MAKAWIWILI, AKLAN, 1901. NAMATAY SA ARAYAT, PAMPANGA, NOBYEMBRE 2, 1922. THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF LEÓN APACIBLE http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/apacible.jpg?w=460&h=345 LEÓN APACIBLE ANCESTRAL HOME The ancestral home of León Apacible. Rizal and other propagandists have been to this house. http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/apacible-2.jpg?w=460&h=345 MARÍA YLAGAN OROSA – FABIÁN DE LA ROSA ANCESTRAL HOUSE http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ylagan-de-la-rosa.jpg?w=460&h=612 Historical marker of the Ylagan - de la Rosa ancestral house http://filipinoscribbles.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ylagan-de-la-rosa-2.jpg?w=460&h=612 Source: filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com (http://filipinoscribbles.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/a-blast-from-the-past-taal-batangas/) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 12:10 PM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg June 9 special nonworking day in Rosario, Batangas 05/16/2011 | 02:32 PM June 9, Thursday, will be a special nonworking day in Rosario town in Batangas province, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III declared. In Presidential Proclamation No. 161, Aquino said the date marks the town's foundation day anniversary. "It is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Rosario, Batangas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies," said Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., who signed the proclamation on Aquino's behalf. The proclamation was signed May 5 but was posted on the government portal on Monday. - VVP, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220710/regions/june-9-special-nonworking-day-in-rosario-batangas probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 12:36 PM http://media.wowbatangas.com/wp-content/themes/wowb-media/images/logo.png Pagbisita ng Poong Jesus Nazareno sa Batangas Viva Nazareno – Sa pagbisita ng Poong Jesus Nazareno (Black Nazarene) sa lalawigan ng Batangas noong ika-11 ng Mayo, ilang minuto ring inilagak sa Provincial Capitol Grounds ang Poon para masilayan ng mga empleyado ang pagbisita nito (larawan sa babang kaliwa). Ikinatawan ni Bokala Lianda Bolilia si Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto para sa pagpapasinaya sa Glorious Cross na siyang simbolo ng pagtanggap dito ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan (larawan sa itaas). Nauna rito, magalang na sinalubong naman ito ni PSSUPT Rosauro Acio ng Batangas Provincial Police sa kanilang tanggapan sa Camp Miguel Malvar (larawan sa babang kanan). CREDITS Text:Kristina Marie Joy Andal/PIO Photos: Lando Balmes Source: http://media.wowbatangas.com/newspapers-and-pio/pio-batangas-capitol/poong-jesus-nazareno-binisita-ang-lalawigan-ng-batangas/ One of the best websites.... probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 01:49 PM PHILPAN DIVING RESORT Ligaya, Mabini, Batangas Batangas has a deserved reputation as one of the worlds premier diving locations. The Philpan Diving Resort based at Ligaya in Batangas, has been operating since 1989 and is one of the area's favorite tourist destinations. 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Bb. Pilipinas 2010 contestant Nicole Kaufmann leads the 16 contestants vying for the Ms. EcoTourism Philippines 2011 title of the annual Mossimo Bikini Summit. The finals is happening on June 18, 2011 at Canyon Cove Beach Club in Nasubu, Batangas. Source:http://www.starmometer.com/2011/05/16/ms-ecotourism-philippines-2011-candidates-mossimo-bikini-summit/ probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 03:58 PM This veteran encourages teens to look at the 'fun' side of golf By KC Santos May 16, 2011 http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LjBflt3ErjPY_Jd13F6UPw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD0zNDI7cT04NTt3PTUxMg--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-PH/News/loQal/loQal-may16-photo8-golf.jpg CALATAGAN, BATANGAS – For veteran player David Hernandez, golf is just as fun and beneficial as any sport any teenager would enjoy playing. David, who picked up golf when he was 16, said the sport has become an integral part of his success in life. He started playing amateur golf in 1975 and then turned pro in 1988, becoming part of a national team formed by the National Association of Golfers of the Philippines (NAGP) that represented the country in tournaments here and abroad. Contrary to common belief that fathers would normally force their children to play golf, David said he committed himself to the sport. Golf has changed the way he looked at competition. For him, the challenge is not always about winning over a large group of players for the prize. “This is the only game where you have only one opponent and I’m not talking about my fellow golfers, I’m talking about the playing grounds.” “Its addictive value lies on the fact that the more you lose and fail yourself, the more you want to play,” he said. Just like any other sport, David said golf is an ideal summer activity for children. It might not seem as fun as other sports at first but Dave guarantees the experience will be worth the try. David said the game of golf is often misconstrued as less grueling, physically and mentally, because it seems that all players do is stand and swing. On the contrary, David said every aspect of a person is pushed to their limits. “It’s not as easy to sync one’s mind and body. Teenagers might find good use in learning the sport to develop that kind of discipline for a change.” David said a good knowledge of Math and Physics will give amateurs a head start because every shot requires mental calculation. The body then translates the calculation into execution. David added children have the added advantage of scoring a hole for their flexibility and strength. “Parents should encourage but never push or force their children to play golf, or to do anything for that matter,” he said. Just like any other sport, David said golf fosters long term friendships more than it does competition. He added it would be worth projecting the “fun” side of golf to make it more interesting for young people. Gone were the days when only the rich could enjoy this leisure sport. David, who is now the General Manager of the Calatagan Golf Club, Inc,. said that some golf clubs have made rates more affordable to accommodate to people who find interest in the sport. Currently, the NGAP trains under its wing selected teens to represent the country in tournaments. To give the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) a boost, David urges more teenagers to give golf a try. “There is only a handful of us who have kept the passion for this sport alive. I hope the younger generation sees where our passion come from so they and take off from there.” Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/veteran-encourages-teens-look-fun-side-golf-132106099.html probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 04:29 PM Jo & Johnny Beach and Dive Inn Tali, Nasugbu, Batangas http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/19/nasugbu.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/11/nasugbu.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/14/main-beach.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/15/dining-and-kitchen.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae323/lans_velarde/nasugbu-4620copy.jpg Image from Ian Velarde on Photobucket (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae323/lans_velarde/) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/18/nasugbu.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/be/1f/1c/nasugbu.jpg Image from media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) Photo credit: media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) and Ian Velarde (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae323/lans_velarde/) For more info and reservations, please visit: media-cdn.tripadvisor.com (http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/) probinsyano May 16th, 2011, 04:41 PM http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/wp-content/themes/wwfblogs/library/images/logo.png Club Ocellaris Anilao, Batangas By Stella Chiu-Freund (http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/author/stella/) The charming clownfish finds a symbolic home out of water in this quaint dive resort by the sea in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Club Ocellaris is where I first entered the water with a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus and Boy Venus was there to teach and introduce me to this wonderful world of diving. Great friend Boy Venus back again into his underwater photography habits. http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701807.jpg Great friend Boy Venus back again into his underwater photography habits. Catering a lot to the discerning group of underwater photographers worldwide, Club Ocellaris makes sure there are many camera consoles outside each room. Catering a lot to a discerning group of underwater photographers worldwide, Club Ocellaris makes sure there are many camera consoles outside each room for many monster camera housings. http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701806.jpg Club Ocellaris was where, for many weekends of my single life, I spent glorious time with dear Filipino friends laughing hard and diving. From the balcony looking out to the sea, Mabini, Tingloy otherwise known as Anilao has endless supply of critters that make you keep coming back for more http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701813.jpg From the balcony looking out to the sea, Mabini, Tingloy otherwise known as Anilao has endless supply of marine life that make you keep coming back for more Filipino style of relaxed atmosphere, many divers local and foreign find this place special and irreplacable http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701692.jpg Filipino style of relaxed atmosphere, many divers local and foreign find this place special and irreplaceable His resort started small and homey with wonderful “lutong bahay” or homemade style cooking that is one big secret why divers keep coming back Boy's resort started small and homey with wonderful “lutong bahay” or homemade style cooking that is one big secret why divers near and far keep coming back http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701670.jpg As everywhere in Asia, all a diver has to do in Anilao is to put on his wetsuit. Everything else pertaining to ones dive gear is prepared – ready and waiting for you in the boat. Service spoiled divers would ride outrigger boats to the dive site, put their weight belt on, stick out their arms while sitting on the boat’s edge for the boat crew to put on their heavy tanks with BCD & regulators and just fall back to enter the water. Bliss. I have to unspoil myself when we go back diving the Great Barrier Reef. http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D701750.jpg During a surface interval, Boy tries to take a quick nap at the edge of the boat During a surface interval, Boy tries to take a quick nap at the edge of the boat Depending on the number of divers booked in the resort, dive boats miraculously appear every morning from nearby communities to assist us have a wonderful diving time http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/files/2010/04/D3X8221.jpg Depending on the number of divers booked in the resort, dive boats miraculously appear every morning from nearby communities to assist us have a wonderful diving time. Boats are owned and operated by people from the community thereby spreading income to many families Catering to underwater photographers worldwide, Club Ocellaris has dive guides with sharp eyes and minds and can name the usual suspects by their scientific names. Most of our dives were not shorter than 100 minutes and it was the norm! The only reason we surfaced was lack of air! Two brilliant dive guides Peri and Alexis of Club Occellaris along with a new photographer friend Phil who also comes from Cairns, we pose with good 'ol panda! Two brilliant dive guides Peri and Alexis of Club Occellaris along with a new photographer friend Phil who also comes from Cairns, we pose with good 'ol panda! Many may ask why we feature private enterprises like liveaboards and dive resorts in some of our blog entries. It’s our chance to say thank you to these wonderful operators who, because of their generosity in hosting us, has allowed us to photograph and show the world the beauty of life within their waters during this monumental expedition. It is in their areas, in amongst their many dive spots, that the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle is evident. I couldn't get over this image of yellow crinoids! It was just so abundant in many of the dive sites in Anilao giving so much color and warmth underwater! I couldn't get over this image of yellow crinoids! It was just so abundant in many of the dive sites in Anilao giving so much color and warmth underwater! Source: http://blogs.panda.org/coral_triangle/2010/04/26/club-ocellaris-in-anilao-batangas-philippines/ probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 01:29 AM http://dateline.ph/wp-content/themes/datelinev7.0.0/images/logo.png Anilao sunset Posted on 17 May 2011 at 3:50am http://philippinesfreepress.com.ph/images/2011_05_14/2011_05_14_19.jpg A spectacular view of Mabini, Batangas sunset. (Photo by Marlon Magtira) Did you like this? Share your comments: Source: http://dateline.ph/2011/05/17/anilao-sunset/ probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 01:33 AM http://dateline.ph/wp-content/themes/datelinev7.0.0/images/logo.png Epson Fusion Media Adventure 2011 Posted on 17 May 2011 at 3:39am By Marlon Magtira Epson Fusion Media Adventure 2011 brought us to Mabini, Batangas last weekend. One of the highlights of the event was scuba diving at Twin Rocks off Anilao’s coast. This years’ “fusion” is the second of Epson Philippines’ annual event intended to sum up the highlights of the company’s marketing and sales efforts in the country (The first “fusion” was held in Bicol last year). The event also provided a glimpse of what’s ahead for Epson in the next few months. According to Jay Lavarias, Epson Philippines’ business systems group head, the company posted 14% over all sales growth at the end of fiscal year 2010 versus 2009 with the following breakdown: inkjets and laser printers, 17%; business systems, 11%; visual instruments, 13%; and commercial and industrial, 18%. http://philippinesfreepress.com.ph/images/2011_05_14/2011_05_14_08.jpg Jay Lavarias, Epson Philippines’ business systems group head Lavarias said that Epson product offering will further address lowering of total cost of ownership in 2011 with 13 new models that set to be launched for the corporate market. “With focus on the corporate segment, Epson’s first foray into digital label press addressing the labeling and packaging business will be introduced, while expanding our product range of A3+ and roll media for large format papers,” Lavarias said. New POS printers designed for other applications outside retail including aviation, healthcare and logistics will also be offered by Epson in 2011. New all-in-one models previously designed as passbook printers for banks will be made available for related industries such as bills payment centers and education sectors. For visual instruments, Epson is geared to expand beyond traditional use of projectors by enhancing its portfolio of home theater projectors equipped with 3LCD technology. “3LCD is a sophisticated, innovative technology that uses 3 chips to deliver vibrant, true-to-life images for the most demanding business and consumer audiences,” Lavarias said. Epson Philippines’ targets 17% over-all sales growth for fiscal year 2011 with 73% growth for the commercial and industrial group and 47% for visual instruments. This is due to expansion of product portfolio for new markets that are expected to bring bigger sales growth. Targets for inkjets and laser printers and business systems are 17% and 8% respectively. Roe Dillera, Epson Philippines’ marketing communications and public relations head provided a sneak preview of the global corporate vision of the company dubbed “SE15 Vision” of Seiko Epson 2015 Vision. “We will pursue perfection of our three precision mechatronics-based core technologies – Micro Piezo, 3LCD, and QMEMS technologies) and create products and services that exceed customer expectations in the printing, projection, and sensing domains,’ Dillera said. http://philippinesfreepress.com.ph/images/2011_05_14/2011_05_14_24.jpg Roe Dillera, Epson Philippines’ marketing communications and public relations head Source: http://dateline.ph/2011/05/17/epson-fusion-media-adventure-2011/ probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 02:25 AM Mother's Day special Inihandog sa mga Nanay ng Kapitolyo May 12, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/free_haircut.jpg Ipinakita at ipinaramdam ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang pagpapahalaga sa mga natatanging ina sa loob ng kapitolyo sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay sa mga ito ng libreng beauty essentials bilang regalo sa pagdiriwang ng Mothers Day. Ipinaabot ni Governor Vi sa mga minamahal na nanay na kasama nya sa pagpapatupad ng kanyang mga adhikain sa lalawigan ang pagsaludo sa mga ito. Sinabi ng pangunahing nanay ng lalawigan na ang pagiging ina ay isang tunay na biyaya at panghabang buhay na bokasyon sa pamilya “Ang pagiging isang ina ay 24 oras na trabaho, dito ay walang day off. Ang paganap nyo sa inyong tungkulin sa bayan at pamilya nang sabay ay tunay na kahanga-hanga,” sambit ng goberandora na tumtayong ina sa may 2 milyong mamamayang Batangueño. Bilang pasasalamat ni Governor Vi, libreng beauty and wellness service ang ipinagkaloob nya sa mga ito, tulad ng hair cut, manicure and pedicure at spa and massage treatment. - Edwin V. Zabarte Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=246 probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 02:28 AM Agri-best Batangas May 12, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/farm.jpg Bilang isa sa mga prayoridad ng administrasyon ni Gov. Vilma Santos Recto, ang agrikultura ay isinusulong bilang mabisang ayudang pangkabuhayan ng bawat bayan sa lalawigan. Kabilang sa mga handog na programa ng Office of the Provincial Agriculturist ang libreng paggamit ng traktora na may kasama nang gasolina, pagbibigay ng mga de-kalidad na buto, pamamahagi ng seed trays at financial assistance para sa mga magsasaka. (Kristina Marie Joy Andal/PIO, Photos- Macc Venn Ocampo) Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=1&id=158&sec=1 probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 02:30 AM Viva Nazareno May 12, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/nazarene.jpg Sa pagbisita ng Poong Jesus Nazareno (Black Nazarene) sa lalawigan ng Batangas noong ika-11 ng Mayo, ilang minuto ring inilagak sa Provincial Capitol Grounds ang Poon para masilayan ng mga empleyado ang pagbisita nito (larawan sa babang kaliwa). Ikinatawan ni Bokala Lianda Bolilia si Gov. Vilma Santos Recto para sa pagpapasinaya sa Glorious Cross na siyang simbolo ng pagtanggap dito ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan (larawan sa itaas). Nauna rito, magalang na sinalubong naman ito ni PSSUPT Rosauro Acio ng Batangas Provincial Police sa kanilang tanggapan sa Camp Miguel Malvar (larawan sa babang kanan).. (Kristina Marie Joy Andal/PIO, Photos- Lando Balmes) Source:http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=3&id=159&sec=1 probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 11:48 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Six quakes at Taal May 17, 2011 At Taal Volcano in Batangas, six volcanic quakes were also observed in the last 24 hours. One of these quakes at 1:16 p.m. Monday was felt at Barangay Calauit on the southeastern part of the volcano island at Intensity II, accompanied by rumbling sound and two with rumbling sound that occurred at 1:32 and 1:40 p.m. but not felt, Phivolcs said. Phivolcs said Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface. It advised the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. "Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to human, animals and even cause damage to vegetation. In addition, it is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended," it said. - VVP, GMA News Source:http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220776/nation/phivolcs-144-quakes-at-bulusan-in-last-24-hours probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ValngItmAGs/Tc4Em6qsx2I/AAAAAAAADbQ/kf48U5NE4yw/s660/P4060011_w%2Blogo.jpg Work's a beach Monday, May 16, 2011 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O2djJDLfdw/TdHrte1YvlI/AAAAAAAADdI/Ca6rF7ZWrVY/s400/IMG01319-20110516-1156.jpg It's true that surroundings can make a difference to one's moods. Last night in Batangas, after a really fun dinner with the Travelife TV guys -- full of jokes and teasing, as usual -- I decided to take my computer out by the poolside to check emails and try and finish my column for Travelife's upcoming June-July issue. For some reason, this column was very difficult to get started and I'd made so many drafts that I'd ended up trashing. But last night, al fresco with a starry sky above and pretty good music playing, I found my column writing itself. I stayed up till 11 PM with my feet on the table, the computer on my lap, and serenity all around me. After endless rushing about, it was a time for peace and reflection. I found myself getting slightly sentimental and remembering things past. I guess that's what an encounter with nature's beauty, coupled with a little nice music, does. This morning, it's another beautiful day in Batangas and I've spent most of it so far under a very large beach umbrella writing on my computer as the guys bustled around the property with their cameras. I really hate to leave but we're packing up to head back to Manila after a big lunch of local delicacies, including the famous lobsters that can be purchased right along the shores. I'm driving back in a new Mini Countryman just released in Manila a few weeks ago. And tonight, I'm joining in the celebrations for Israel's National Day -- and planning to wear a saree again. Source: http://www.travelifemagazine.com/2011/05/works-beach.html probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 04:22 PM http://textspace.net/img/1305641985_733029d5_1305641985.gif Congratulations, PAUL ANDREW FAMORCAN FAJILAGOT OF UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS 92.80, Topnotcher civil engineering May 2011, 8th placer. Keep on taking the lead, University of Batangas! probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 04:28 PM Seismologists maintain alert levels on Taal 17-May-11, 6:42 PM Abigail Kwok, InterAksyon.com In Taal Volcano in Batangas, where Alert 2 is hoisted, state scientists reported increased seismic and volcanic activity in the last 24 hours. Six volcanic quakes were recorded around the volcano, one of which occurred at 1:16 p.m. on Monday and was felt at Intensity II in Barangay Calauit, on the southernmost portion of the island. Field measurements conducted last May 13 at the eastern sector of the volcano's Man Crater Lake showed that water temperatures also slightly increased. Alert level 2 means that "magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by the continuing high emission rate of carbon dioxide being released in the Main Crater Lake and sustained seismic activity," Phivolcs said. In an advisory posted at 8 a.m., Phivolcs said that "steaming activity at the active vents of the volcano was weak to moderate throughout the observation period." Sorsogon police said they have yet to receive orders from the local government on pre-emptive evacuation and remain on standby. Data from the Sorsogon police operations center showed the towns usually affected by a volcanic eruption are Juban, Irosin and Casiguran. Police are also strictly enforcing the entry ban into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Residents in the northwest and southwest sectors of the volcano also warned against possible ashfall. "Civil aviation authorities must also warn pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as ejected ash and volcanic fragments from sudden explosions may be hazardous to aircraft. If possible, aircraft should avoid flying on the western side of the volcano as volcanic debris are likely to be carried in this direction by the prevailing winds," Phivolcs said. In the Taal area, the public is advised to refrain from entering the public the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro for possible sudden steam-driven explosions resulting in the accumulation of toxic gases. "Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to human, animals and even cause damage to vegetation," Phivolcs said. It declared the entire volcano island as a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and said "permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended." Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/3627/seismologists-maintain-alert-levels-on-taal-bulusan probinsyano May 17th, 2011, 04:44 PM Blue Hole at FORTUNE ISLAND in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines by stealth43 (http://www.scubadiving.com/user/7991/profile/about) May 16, 2011 http://www.scubadiving.com/files/imagecache/ugc_photo_detail/_ugc_photos/blue_hole_fortune_island_nasugbu_batangas_15.jpg Image-blue hole fortune island nasugbu batangas 15 Fortune Island Fortune Island is a resort island in the Philippines. The 27-hectare (66.7-acre) island lies about 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) off the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines. The island is located at Latitude: 14° 3' 0 N, Longitude: 120° 28' 60 E; and it is within the boundaries of the Batangas Province. The BLUE HOLES- the Blue Holes are the most popular dive site in Nasugbu. Often describe as the most fascinating underwater architecture with 3 large holes in the coral reef leading to an open-topped cavern. White tip reef sharks are often seen there. It’s also a hangout of Manta Rays and Mobula Rays especially on Dusk Dives at a hang out area where the normally appear. Its waters are crystal clear with visibility reaching to 50 meters on a good day. 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Gulugod Baboy by Markey (http://travel.yekram.com/) in Batangas, Jump-off point: Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Mabini LLA: 13°42′55″N; 120°53′43″E; 525 MASL Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2 Gulugod-Baboy is the general term that describes the hills that traverse Calumpan Peninsula. Located in Southern Batangas, the peninsula is more known for the diving resorts of Anilao – the birthplace of Philippine scuba diving. Since dive enthusiasts are also enthusiasts for anything ‘outdoor’, they began exploring the hills, and soon, Gulugod Baboy became a hiking destination on its right, although today it remains a popular sidetrip to a diving escapade to Anilao, or to the nearby Sombrero or Maricaban islands. There is confusion regarding where the real “Gulugod-Baboy” is. From SE to NW (from Brgy. San Teodoro to Brgy. Laurel), there are three peaks in the range. The first is 470 MASL, the second is 485 MASL, and the third is 525 MASL. This third has a large, ancient tree as its landmark, and is known to mountaineers as the real Gulugod Baboy. However, locals say that this third peak is actually Mt. Pinagbanderahan, and the first peak is the Gulugod Baboy. Gulugod-Baboy is a playground for adventure: you can refer to the map and ascend/descend to any point in the peninsula using the compass. Most directions have trails; indeed there are many trails in the mountain which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. At its peaks, you can see, from east to west: Janao Bay, Maricaban strait which bears Sombrero and Maricaban islands, a distant, faint blue Mindoro, Verde Island (SW) and Batangas Bay. The city and port of Batangas is visible on the west, following a farther Mt. Daguldul. To the north is Mt. Maculot, and even Mt. Batulao and the Tagaytay highlands. TRIVIA Gulugod-Baboy means “pig’s spine”, so named because of the contours of the hills. “Gulod”, however, means hill; “pig’s hill” can also depict the pastoral scene of the mountain. You would normal encounter cows, goats, and in the past, pigs, as you trek through the mountain. For its part, Pinagbanderahan has a historical background. It can be translated, “Where the flag was hoisted”, and it commemorates the crash landing of the Japanese in early 1942. In the heat of World War II, Japanese airmen had a mishap and crash landed in the slopes of Gulugod-Baboy. To celebrate their survival, they planted a flag in the summit. Since then, locals called it “Pinagbanderahan”. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/3794354549_3448438771.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3794354125_7c027268ed.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3795173484_54594834b1.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3795173182_16c091a1e9.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3795174534_7c038ba2cd.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/3795174748_3384ec0f74.jpg Source: http://travel.yekram.com/?p=181 probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 01:48 AM Shell allocates P3-B capital expenditures May 18, 2011, 12:51am MANILA, Philippines — Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation has earmarked P2 billion to P3 billion capital expenditures (capex) this year, part of which would be for the maintenance and reliability enhancement of its refining facility in Batangas. In an interview with reporters, Shell country Chairman Edgar Chua noted that the capital outlay would also be for the expansion of the company’s retail network and investment for other facilities, such as depots. “We continue to make investments … we have allotted for our depots, stations and even for our refinery for investment on reliability,” the oil giant’s chief executive said. When pressed on the final decision of its principals on the upgrading of its 110,000 per stream day-Tabangao refinery, Chua plainly stated that “we will make an announcement at the appropriate time”, stressing that it might not necessarily be “a grand announcement.” The oil firm’s Netherlands headquarters earlier indicated that the leaning might be to pursue the company’s refinery upgrade, but that some policy implications as well as market prospects are still being seriously weighed. Previous studies on the Tabangao refinery upgrading portend an investment of $1.0 billion to $3.0 billion. The higher end of the proposed venture will likely be pushed given the domestic oil market’s compliance to more stringent quality standards by 2016. Apart from capital infusion for the downstream segment of Shell’s businesses in the country, the company is also preparing for the $1.1 billion three-year investment for the phase 2 of the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project. The consortium members in Service Contract 38 for the Malampaya project have already been instructed by the Department of Energy (DoE) to bid out the contracts for the additional gas supply that can still be extracted out from the field. Chua noted that they will likely make reporting to the DoE on the extent of recoverable reserves by next month. When the figures are revalidated, he indicated that the offers for new gas sale and purchase agreements (GSPAs) may come before the end of this year. (MMV) Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/318670/shell-allocates-p3b-capital-expenditures probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 02:06 AM http://www.waypoints.ph/siteimages/waypoint-banner2.jpg Mainit Pulang Bato San Juan, Batangas 13° 44.600N 121° 24.078E Listed in Gallery: Spring or River waypoint data vicinity information http://www.waypoints.ph/details/minitb/minitb01.jpg Photo by EPPGarcia (http://www.waypoints.ph/contributor.php?id=1001) to www.waypoints.ph (http://www.waypoints.ph) (2003) All Rights Reserved Some travel guides and web pages still list this as a destination that offers therapeutic hot spring waters and also a place ideal for bathers to take a refreshing dip. This place is no longer so. http://www.waypoints.ph/details/minitb/minitb02.jpg Photo by EPPGarcia (http://www.waypoints.ph/contributor.php?id=1001) to www.waypoints.ph (http://www.waypoints.ph) (2003) All Rights Reserved According to local folks, this place used to have a nice cool river that meets with the hot spring waters. A strong typhoon sometime in 1985 caused the nearby mountain slopes to erode and dumped so much earth on the river. Water flow got diverted elsewhere leaving the river to run dry. The hot spring still brings forth hot water of nearly 60 degrees celsius but at a very measley rate of about a liter per minute when we visited. Waypoint narrative by: EPPGarcia (http://www.waypoints.ph/contributor.php?id=1001) Source: http://www.waypoints.ph/photo_detail.php?passptr=2&wpt=minitb probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 02:40 AM Splendido Site Orientation Nasugbu Road, Laurel, Batangas http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/168142_181267555238429_161738110524707_470920_109787_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168166_181267641905087_161738110524707_470922_1542658_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/163264_181268215238363_161738110524707_470936_28373_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179456_181268455238339_161738110524707_470943_3935057_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/163170_181268718571646_161738110524707_470948_3882160_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/167534_181268611904990_161738110524707_470946_6879180_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/163222_181268661904985_161738110524707_470947_3270880_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179308_181270575238127_161738110524707_470979_1758525_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/165682_181271128571405_161738110524707_470981_3058981_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/168141_181269268571591_161738110524707_470959_1978603_n.jpg All images from Splendido Tagaytay Site Orientation January 19, 2011 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.181267288571789.40510.161738110524707) by Splendido Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Splendido-Tagaytay/161738110524707) For more inquiries and reservations, please visit Splendido Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Splendido-Tagaytay/161738110524707?sk=info) probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 02:48 AM Splendido Tower 1- Model Units Nasugbu Road, Laurel, Batangas http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/148171_168189259879592_161738110524707_387742_5509737_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148837_168189279879590_161738110524707_387743_3275133_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/148388_168189309879587_161738110524707_387744_6905407_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/154960_168189346546250_161738110524707_387746_1428686_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/150349_168189366546248_161738110524707_387747_6511969_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/149611_168189393212912_161738110524707_387748_1365265_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/154299_168189419879576_161738110524707_387749_228631_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/148185_168189449879573_161738110524707_387750_850174_n.jpg All images from Splendido Tower 1- Model Units (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.168189203212931.34666.161738110524707) by Splendido Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Splendido-Tagaytay/161738110524707) For more inquiries and reservations, please visit Splendido Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Splendido-Tagaytay/161738110524707?sk=info) probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 03:44 AM Arthur's Place Dive Resort Mabini, Batangas Don’t miss one of the premier special interest resort in the Phillippines! 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Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface, it said. It reminded the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. "In addition, it is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended," it said. - Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220882/regions/bulusan-calms-down-but-phivolcs-advises-continued-vigilance probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 06:15 AM Munting Buhangin Resort Nasugbu, Batangas http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-43uVvGiI/AAAAAAAABmY/UZCGDlP4dpw/s1600/beac1.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-5nvvVCcI/AAAAAAAABnQ/TzFTdZT2kDM/s1600/beac8.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-5nJg-GhI/AAAAAAAABnI/zZIVQHnuemk/s1600/beac7.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-5mtgLDTI/AAAAAAAABnA/LgYggrh1v5o/s1600/beac6.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-45oA8u9I/AAAAAAAABm4/4xmgzwG0s5A/s1600/beac5.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-44mMFPRI/AAAAAAAABmo/kXhKGqxSedk/s1600/beac3.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-5ovPrqqI/AAAAAAAABnY/Ic5gFi2X7bY/s1600/beac9.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-6U0uY-UI/AAAAAAAABno/WLFuP5Aobi0/s1600/beac11.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PCLf2rsnZfk/S9-6VfR4djI/AAAAAAAABnw/dwB1zZ2JMsw/s1600/beac12.jpg Source: http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2010/05/munting-buhangin-beach-nasugbu-batangas.html probinsyano May 18th, 2011, 03:41 PM http://www.gov.ph/wp-content/themes/govph/images/bg-masthead.png Robredo urges LGUs to enforce solid waste management law; orders Batangas town to close dumpsite A May 18, 2011 press release by the Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said local chief executives could face administrative sanctions if they would fail to abide by the provisions of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, particularly on the prohibition of operating open dumpsites. Robredo made the call as the Department received information that some local government units (LGUs) were still operating open dumpsite facilities despite the memorandum issued by the DILG urging local government units to adhere to the solid waste management law. “You are urged to strictly observe the provisions of RA 9003 and other related laws and issuances on solid waste management,” he said. “Local execs who fail to enforce and implement the provisions of the said law will face administrative sanctions in accordance with the Local Government Code and other existing rules and regulations,” he added. Section 37 of RA 9003 promulgated on January 25, 2001 prohibits the use of open dumps for solid waste and the conversion of open dumps into controlled dumps within three years from the enactment of the law. It also provides that no controlled dumps shall be allowed five years following the effectivity of the law. Just recently, Robredo wrote a letter to Mayor Ryanh Dolor of Bauan, Batangas to urge him to immediately resolve the solid waste management problem of his municipality by closing its dumpsite facility located at Barangay Sinala of the said town. “Please facilitate the immediate closure of your controlled dumpsite facility, otherwise we shall be constrained to refer this matter to the Office of the Ombudsman pursuant to Section 50 of RA 9003,” he said. Earlier, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje requested the Department to enforce and compel LGUs to observe the provisions of RA 9003 and sanction local execs who have been repeatedly defying the said law. 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Antonio Leviste, who is supposed to be serving a 12-year prison term at the New Bilibid Prisons for killing his long-time aide, was arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation in Makati City late afternoon yesterday. NBI Director Magtanggol Gatdula said the arrest was made by the NBI National Capital Region and the Intelligence Division based on the information given by a tipster. The 71-year-old Leviste was arrested about 5 p.m. while he was about to board his white SUV vehicle at the LPL Towers in Legaspi Village, Makati. This was the same building where he shot dead his business aide Rafael delas Alas. Leviste was convicted of homicide on Jan. 14, 2009. He was initially charged with murder but it was downgraded to homicide. Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 150 Judge Elmo Alameda sentenced him to 6 to 12 years in prison. Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) Director Ernesto Diokno Jr. said charges of evasion of sentence will be filed against Leviste because he had no permit from the either the Department of Justice or the court allowing him to temporarily leave detention. Diokno confirmed that Leviste is a "living-out" prisoner at the NBP. As a living-out prisoner, Leviste has some privileges such as being allowed to go out of his prison cell but Diokno clarified that the privileges does not include the inmate leaving the Bilibid reservation area, more so, he added, if he does not have the permit from the DOJ and the court. Diokno said he has already warned Leviste after reports reached his office that the former governor left the reservation area. "Winarningan ko na yan si governor. Sinabi ko nabalitaan ko lumalabas ka," Diokno said. It was learned that Leviste was already recommended for clemency by the Board of Pardon and Parole. Aside from Leviste, Diokno said his guard/custodian whom he identified as Fortunato Justo would also face charges of gross neglect of duty. – Evangeline de Vera and Ashzel Hachero Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/may19/news6.html probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 01:49 AM http://www.marketwire.com/images/logo.png Crazy Horse Receives Government Endorsement to Develop Taysan May 18, 2011 10:36 ET http://www.ccnmatthews.com/logos/20101119-horse_regss.jpg MANILA, PHILIPPINES--(Marketwire - May 18, 2011) -Crazy Horse Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZH) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a formal resolution of support to develop its Taysan Copper Gold project from the Provincial Board of Batangas, Republic of the Philippines and a formal resolution of appreciation from the Taysan Municipal Counsel. Provincial Resolution 253 was passed supporting the Company and the Company's wholly owned Philippines development company as "a responsible mining company and an active player in the Private-Government-Partnership (a key initiative by President Aquino to spur development growth) in bringing about continued development and industrialization to the Province of Batangas". Resolution 253 manifests government support of the Company's approach and mining methods to be used in the development of Taysan Copper Gold project. The Resolution recognizes that to achieve sustainable development, "it is imperative that the Province of Batangas and the Municipalities of Taysan and Lobo welcome and encourage the presence of foreign and local investors in the Province in the mineral industry such as Crazy Horse Resources Inc.". Municipal Resolution 2011-006 was passed by the Taysan Municipal Counsel Board, expressing gratitude to the Company and its officers for the invaluable support they have extended to the Taysan municipality. President Johan Raadsma states, "We couldn't be more pleased to receive these honourable endorsement from the Local Government. These milestones brings Taysan one significant step closer to mine establishment. Local Government endorsement is a fundamental requirement forming part of the overall approval to construct and operate the Taysan Project with the community as our partner". A key driver of the Resolution is the Company's excellent track record and on-going commitment to social responsibility, in conjunction with the projected economic benefits the Taysan project will provide to the Taysan community, Calabarzon Region and Philippines as a whole. The Company has commissioned an independent economic impact assessment of the Taysan project that is expected to be completed and published in the next 7 to 10 days. Taysan Project A National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical report by of Mining Associates dated effective March 11, 2011 and entitled "Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment Taysan Project" can be viewed under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The Project contains a drill defined copper-gold porphyry deposit, and is comprised of two mining exploration permits and three mining exploration permit applications (permits: EP-IVA-005 and EP-IVA-016, and permit applications: EPA-IVA-108, EPA-IVA-111 and EPA-IVA-081) over five contiguous claim blocks covering a combined total area of 11,254 hectares. The Project hosts a large and only partly explored copper-gold porphyry deposit similar to other copper-gold porphyry deposits previously mined in the Philippines. The Project is located in southern Luzon, Philippines in a well-developed mining province and readily accessible by road located 20km east of the provincial capital and deep-water commercial port of Batangas City. The Company is currently conducting a feasibility study under the management of AMEC Minproc Limited, which remains on track and on schedule after successfully completing the scoping study ahead of schedule. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Johan Raadsma, President, CEO and Secretary This press release includes "forward-looking statements" including forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Crazy Horse Resources Inc. Statements regarding mineral exploration operations and objectives are subject to risk, including, but are not limited to, exploration and geologic risk, inflation and costs of goods and services, property title issues and regulatory approvals. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Crazy Horse Resources Inc. does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/crazy-horse-receives-government-endorsement-to-develop-taysan-tsx-venture-czh-1516288.htm probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 01:54 AM http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Manila-Bulletin_logo.jpg Gas facilities attract more investors By MYRNA M. VELASCO May 18, 2011, 9:48pm MANILA, Philippines — As the propounded regulatory framework for the country’s natural gas industry is being fleshed out, the Department of Energy (DoE) has bared that the number of interested investors for re-gas facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the supporting pipeline infrastructure have been constantly growing. Energy Secretary Rene D. Almendras told reporters that about six companies have indicated to join the scheduled auction for pipeline projects; while four to five companies are keenly eyeing to invest on LNG re-gas terminals. For the pipeline, the energy chief indicated that 5 to 6 foreign firms already advanced interests for the venture. He only dropped hints on the nationalities of the interested parties as Japanese, Italian, Middle Eastern and Thai firms, among others. For the LNG re-gas terminals, the prospective investors are Japanese, Australian, American and European firms. “An American company came to me earlier … and as I told them, there are already many of you who are interested in putting up LNG re-gas terminals,” the energy chief said. It was gathered that aside from the facilities being planned for auction by the government under a public-private sector partnership (PPP) setup, some investors are similarly exploring the possibility of forging direct tie-up with local private firms. The DoE emphasized that the pipelines and LNG re-gas facilities could be offered under a PPP arrangement, but the power component must be held as a purely private sector undertaking in keeping with the provisions of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act. The energy department is eyeing completion of the feasibility study of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the country’s gas industry around third quarter this year. This will then serve as a guiding framework in the policy that shall be crafted for the sector. For the project biddings targeted within the year, the preliminary costs quoted by the energy chief had been $1.3 billion for the pipeline and $700 million to $800 million for the regas terminal. The priority, based on the DoE’s blueprint, would be the auction for the Batangas-Manila gas pipeline; while the first LNG terminal being offered is the one in Batangas to serve the requirements of power facilities which will retrofit as gas-fed generation units. Mindanao, primarily Davao, is also eyed as site for the other LNG facility which has been initially cornering support from the World Bank. Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/318827/gas-facilities-attract-more-investors probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 01:57 AM http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Manila-Bulletin_logo.jpg Tax rate May 19, 2011 A senior member of the House of Representatives said Wednesday a legislation increasing the tax on cigarettes will be passed before Congress adjourns its session on June 9. Batangas Rep. Hermilando Mandanas, chairman of the House ways and means committee, said lawmakers will no longer entertain any lobbying by cigarette manufacturers to maintain the tax rate at present levels. "Lobbying will not work this time because we subscribe to the policy of President Aquino on matuwid na daan (straight path)," Mandanas told the “Balitaan sa Aloha” forum hosted by journalist Lolly Rivera Acosta. 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Date Read: 2010-07-27 Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-07-27 HB00142 Session No.: 15-1RS-002 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-07-01 Full Title: AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS IN THE CITY OF TANAUAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: COLLANTES, SONNY P. Date Read: 2010-07-27 Primary Referral: JUSTICE COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2011-02-02 (APPROPRIATIONS) 2. Approved by the Committee on Appropriations on 2011-02-02 (APPROPRIATIONS) -Approved without amendment. Bill Status: Substituted by HB04522 HB00977 Session No.: 15-1RS-003 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-07-07 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE BANYAGA-BILIBINWANG-SUBIC ROAD ALONG THE TALISAY-LAUREL-AGONCILLO ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGONCILLO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD Principal Author: COLLANTES, SONNY P. Date Read: 2010-07-28 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-11-24 (PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS) -Approved by the Committee on 11-24-2010 subject to the submission of requirements for road conversion Bill Status: Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-11-24 HB00978 Session No.: 15-1RS-003 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-07-07 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE AYA-TRANCA ROAD ALONG TANAUAN-TALISAY-TAGAYTAY ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TALISAY, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD Principal Author: COLLANTES, SONNY P. Date Read: 2010-07-28 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-11-24 (PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS) -Approved by the Committee on 11-24-2010 subject to the submission of requirements for road conversion Bill Status: Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-11-24 HB04522 Session No.: 15-1RS-066 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-04-06 Full Title: AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF TANAUAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (E) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Short Title: Creating An Additional Branch Of The Regional Trial Court In The Province Of Batangas, To Be Stationed In The City Of Tanauan Principal Author: COLLANTES, SONNY P. Date Read: 2011-05-09 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00871 Submitting Committees: JUSTICE, APPROPRIATIONS Bill Status: Bill Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2011-05-09) HR00544 Session No.: 15-1RS-030 Date Filed: 2010-10-14 Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE TOLL REGULATORY BOARD TO ISSUE THE NECESSARY PERMIT FOR THE OPENING AND OPERATION OF THE TOLL ROAD 3 (TR3) EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY Principal Author: COLLANTES, SONNY P. Date Read: 2010-10-15 Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-10-15 probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 02:33 AM http://www.govph.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/logo-house.png MARK LLANDRO LATORRE MENDOZA HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL) AUTHORED BY MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE 2010-07-01 TO 2011-05-19 (DATE OF FILING) ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER http://cocafm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Mendoza-Mark-Llandro-L..jpg HB02593 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT REQUIRING ALL MEDICAL DOCTORS, DENTISTS, NURSES AND OTHER GRADUATES OF MEDICAL COURSES OF PUBLIC OR STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO RENDER A COMPULSORY TWO-YEAR RURAL MEDICAL SERVICE AS A PREREQUISITE FOR MEDICAL HEALTH EMPLOYMENT OR PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION since 2010-08-24 HB02594 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF TEACHERS FROM SALARY GRADE 10 TO 15 Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2010-08-24 HB02595 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT MANDATING ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO EARMARK TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA) FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2010-08-24 HB02596 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT PROMOTING THE AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES MECHANIZATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Secondary Referral/s: AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-12-01 (AGRICULTURE AND FOOD) -Approved in principle 2. Approved by the Committee on 2010-12-08 (AGRICULTURE AND FOOD) 3. Transmitted to the Committee on Appropriations on 2010-12-13 (AGRICULTURE AND FOOD) 4. Transmmitted to the Committee on Ways and Means on 2010-12-13 (AGRICULTURE AND FOOD) 5. Referred to Stakeholders on 2011-01-17 (APPROPRIATIONS) -Substitute Bill to House Bill Nos. 822, 843, 1222, 1431, 1774, 2596 and 3153 was referred to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for position paper. Bill Status: Referred to Stakeholders on 2011-01-17 HB02597 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANAYBANAY 2.0, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO BE KNOWN AS BANAYBANAY 2.0 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2010-08-24 HB02598 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BRANCH REGISTRY OFFICE OF THE LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, BATANGAS TO BE KNOWN AS REGISTRY OF DEEDS ROSARIO, BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: JUSTICE Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2010-08-24 HB02599 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE IBAAN - LIPA PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBAAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02600 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE LIPA - MATAAS NA KAHOY PROVINCIAL ROAD IN LIPA CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02601 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYBAYIN - MALIGAYA - PINAGSIBAAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02602 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE - CUENCA PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02603 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN JUAN - TIAONG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02604 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE IBAAN - CATANDALA TAYSAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBAAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02605 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYBAYIN - CAHIGAM - MAHANADIONG TAYSAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02606 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE JOSE POBLACION PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02607 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE LIPA - SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL ROAD IN LIPA CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB02608 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE - IBAAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2010-08-24 HB03305 Session No.: 15-1RS-027 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-09-22 Full Title: AN ACT MANDATING ALL PENAL INSTITUTION WITH AREAS SUITABLE FOR AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT AN AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-09-27 Primary Referral: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Secondary Referral/s: JUSTICE Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2010-09-27 HB03406 Session No.: 15-1RS-030 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-09-30 Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING SECURITY OF TENURE TO THE BARANGAY SECRETARY AND BARANGAY TREASURER Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-10-06 Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2010-10-06 HB04417 Session No.: 15-1RS-065 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-03-22 Full Title: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE FOOD SAFETY REGULATORY SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY TO PROTECT CONSUMER HEALTH AND FACILITATE MARKET ACCESS OF LOCAL FOODS AND FOOD PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2011-03-23 Primary Referral: HEALTH Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2011-03-23 HB04528 Session No.: 15-1RS-066 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-04-11 Full Title: AN ACT PROMOTING CORPORATE FARMING AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES THEREOF Short Title: Promoting Corporate Farming Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2011-05-09 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00873 Submitting Committees: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Bill Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2011-05-09) HR00650 Session No.: 15-1RS-038 Date Filed: 2010-11-18 Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE MOST PROFOUND FELICITATION AND TRIBUTE TO PEOPLE'S CHAMP, HONORABLE EMMANUEL "MANNY-PACMAN" PACQUIAO FOR WINNING HIS 8TH WORLD BOXING TITLE IN THE SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT FIGHT AGAINST ANTONIO MARGARITO OF MEXICO Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-11-24 Primary Referral: RULES Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2010-11-24 HR00651 Session No.: 15-1RS-038 Date Filed: 2010-11-18 Full Title: RESOLUTION EXTENDING HEARTFELT FELICITATIONS AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR VILMA SANTOS RECTO AND THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS FOR HAVING BEEN DECLARED AS MALARIA - FREE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) Principal Author: MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO LATORRE Date Read: 2010-11-24 Primary Referral: HEALTH Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2010-11-24 probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 02:41 AM http://www.govph.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/logo-house.png HERMILANDO INGCO MANDANAS HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL) AUTHORED BY MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO 2010-07-01 TO 2011-05-19 (DATE OF FILING) ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_du9QswXRnfc/RxEFSPwHsCI/AAAAAAAAAO8/H7vUfb2qJnQ/s320/mandanas%2B--%2Bstanding%2Bb4%2Bthe%2Bmike,%2B%5B1%5D....jpg HB01970 Session No.: 15-1RS-006 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-07-29 Full Title: AN ACT IMPOSING A VALUE SIMPLIFIED TAX IN LIEU OF THE VALUE-ADDED TAX AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE TITLE IV OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-08-04 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-08-31 (WAYS AND MEANS) 2. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-09-07 (WAYS AND MEANS) 3. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-11-09 (WAYS AND MEANS) 4. Under study by the Technical Working Group(TWG) on 2010-12-06 (WAYS AND MEANS) 5. Approved by the Committee on 2010-12-07 (WAYS AND MEANS) 6. Committee Report filed on 2010-12-09 (WAYS AND MEANS) --CR No. 423; HB No 3850 Bill Status: Substituted by HB03850 HB02624 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1113, REQUIRING PHILIPPINE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TO TURN OVER ALL PHYSICAL ASSETS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH LUZON EXPRESSWAYS TO THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE TOLL REGULATORY BOARD, AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-08-24 HB03059 Session No.: 15-1RS-021 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-09-06 Full Title: AN ACT TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE SHARING OF COSTS AND BENEFITS IN THE ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO INDUSTRY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 141, 142, 143 AND 145 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-09-13 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-09-14 (WAYS AND MEANS) 2. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-09-21 (WAYS AND MEANS) 3. Under study by the Technical Working Group(TWG) on 2010-09-27 (WAYS AND MEANS) 4. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-11-30 (WAYS AND MEANS) 5. Under deliberation by a Subcommittee on 2010-12-13 (WAYS AND MEANS) -Subcommittee on National Internal Revenue 6. Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2011-02-08 (WAYS AND MEANS) -Referred to the Subcom on National Internal Revenue Bill Status: Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2011-02-08 HB03128[Print History] [Save History] Session No.: 15-1RS-023 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-09-08 Full Title: AN ACT RENAMING THE MALALIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BARANGAY MALALIM, BATANGAS CITY, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, TO EULALIA TALBAN EBORA MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-09-15 Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2010-09-15 HB03510 Session No.: 15-1RS-030 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-10-13 Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SIMPLIFIED INCOME TAX RETURN AUDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS BY PAYING A CERTAIN AMOUNT HIGHER THAN THE PRIOR YEAR INCOME TAX PAYMENT Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-10-15 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-11-08 (WAYS AND MEANS) 2. Approved by the Committee on Ways and Means on 2010-12-07 (WAYS AND MEANS) 3. Committee Report filed on 2010-12-13 (WAYS AND MEANS) -CR No. 425; HB No. 3856 Bill Status: Substituted by HB03856 HB03626[Print History] [Save History] Session No.: 15-1RS-034 Significance: L Date Filed: 2010-11-09 Full Title: AN ACT CREATING A SEPARATE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOR BATANGAS CITY Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-11-15 Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT Bill Status: Substituted by HB04094 HB03797 Session No.: 15-1RS-044 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-12-06 Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 612, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE CODE, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NOS. 1141, 1280, 1455, 1460, 1814 AND 1981, AND BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 874, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-12-13 Primary Referral: BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2010-12-13 HB03850 Session No.: 15-1RS-044 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-12-09 Full Title: AN ACT IMPOSING A VALUE SIMPLIFIED TAX IN LIEU OF THE VALUE ADDED TAX AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE TITLE IV OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED Short Title: Imposing A Value Simplified Tax In Lieu Of The Value Added Tax Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-12-13 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00423 Submitting Committees: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Business for the day on 2010-12-14 HB03856 Session No.: 15-1RS-044 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-12-13 Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SIMPLIFIED INCOME TAX RETURN AUDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS BY PAYING A CERTAIN AMOUNT HIGHER THAN A PRIOR YEAR INCOME TAX PAYMENT Short Title: Simplified Income Tax Return Audit Act ( S I T R A) Of 2011 Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-12-13 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00425 Submitting Committees: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Business for the day on 2010-12-14 HB03927 Session No.: 15-1RS-046 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-12-20 Full Title: AN ACT SIMPLIFYING THE AVAILMENT OF THE GROSS INCOME TAX FOR CORPORATIONS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 27 (A) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (NIRC) OF 1997, AS AMENDED Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-17 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2011-01-25 (WAYS AND MEANS) -referred to the Subcom on Tax Administration 2. Under deliberation by a Subcommittee on 2011-01-31 (WAYS AND MEANS) 3. Under deliberation by a Subcommittee on 2011-02-07 (WAYS AND MEANS) 4. Under deliberation by a Subcommittee on 2011-02-15 (WAYS AND MEANS) Bill Status: Substituted by HB04361 HB03928 Session No.: 15-1RS-046 Significance: N Date Filed: 2010-12-20 Full Title: AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER TAX TREATIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS TO WHICH THE PHILIPPINES IS A SIGNATORY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-17 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Substituted by HB04302 HB03938 Session No.: 15-1RS-046 Significance: L Date Filed: 2011-01-10 Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING CAMP AGUINALDO AND CAMP CRAME AS HISTORICAL AND NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURES Short Title: Declaring Camp Aguinaldo And Camp Crame As Historical And National Cultural Treasures Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-17 Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE COMMITTEE ACTIONS: 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2011-02-01 (BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE) 2. Approved by the Committee on 2011-02-01 (BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE) 3. Committee Report filed on 2011-02-17 (BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE) -Committee Report No. 661 (with amendments). House Committee Report No.: 00661 Submitting Committees: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE Bill Status: Unfinished Business (Period of Interpellation) HB03987 Session No.: 15-1RS-051 Significance: L Date Filed: 2011-01-19 Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MALIMATOC I, MUNICIPALITY OF MABINI, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO BE KNOWN AS APOLINARIO MABINI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-26 Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2011-01-26 HB04094 Session No.: 15-1RS-054 Significance: L Date Filed: 2011-02-01 Full Title: AN ACT SEPARATING THE CITY OF BATANGAS FROM THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO CONSTITUTE THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRIT OF THE CITY OF BATANGAS Short Title: Separating The City Of Batangas From The Second Legislative District Of The Province Of Batangas To Constitute The Lone Legislative Distrit Of The City Of Batangas Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-02-02 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00541 Submitting Committees: LOCAL GOVERNMENT Date Approved on Second Reading: 2011-03-23 Bill Status: Printed copies distributed to members on 2011-05-09 HB04119 Session No.: 15-1RS-057 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-02-02 Full Title: AN ACT TO DIMINISH THE HAZARD OF FIREWORKS TO LIVES, HEALTH AND PROPERTY BY IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON FIREWORKS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (NIRC) OF 1997, AS AMENDED Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-02-09 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2011-02-09 HB04122 Session No.: 15-1RS-057 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-02-02 Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 283 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997 ON THE DISPOSITION OF NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES FOR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS Short Title: Amending Section 283 Of The National Internal Revenue Code Of 1997 On The Disposition Of National Internal Revenue Taxes For Internal Revenue Allotment Of Local Government Units Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-02-09 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS House Committee Report No.: 00674 Submitting Committees: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Business for the day on 2011-03-09 HB04176 Session No.: 15-1RS-060 Significance: L Date Filed: 2011-02-10 Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE FERNANDO AIR BASE IN LIPA, BATANGAS IN THE CONVERSION OF MILITARY RESERVATIONS INTO OTHER PRODUCTIVE USES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7227, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992" Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-02-16 Primary Referral: BASES CONVERSION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASES CONVERSION since 2011-02-16 HB04272 Session No.: 15-1RS-063 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-02-23 Full Title: AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX THE CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS, AND CLEARANCES, ISSUED TO PUPILS AND STUDENTS BY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, OR ANY OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 199 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-03-07 Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2011-03-07 HB04302 Session No.: 15-1RS-063 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-03-01 Full Title: AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER TAX TREATIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS TO WHICH THE PHILIPPINES IS A SIGNATORY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Short Title: Recognizing The Tax Exemptions Under Tax Treaties And International Agreements Related To International Carriers To Which The Philippines Is A Signatory Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-03-07 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00678 Submitting Committees: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Business for the day on 2011-03-09 HB04318 Session No.: 15-1RS-063 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-03-02 Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL DEFINING ITS COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITS INITIAL OPERATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-03-09 Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION since 2011-03-09 HB04361 Session No.: 15-1RS-064 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-03-09 Full Title: AN ACT SIMPLIFYING THE AVAILMENT OF THE GROSS INCOME TAX FOR CORPORATIONS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 27 (A) AND 28 (A) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (NIRC) OF 1997, AS AMENDED Short Title: Simplifying The Availment Of The Gross Income Tax For Corporations Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-03-14 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00731 Submitting Committees: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Bill Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2011-03-14) HB04379 Session No.: 15-1RS-065 Significance: N Date Filed: 2011-03-15 Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING THE RELIANCE BROADCASTING UNLIMITED INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-03-22 Primary Referral: LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES since 2011-03-22 HR00242 Session No.: 15-1RS-014 Date Filed: 2010-08-17 Full Title: RESOLUTION DEMANDING THAT THE TOLL REGULATORY BOARD 9TRB) CEASE AND DESIST FROM ISSUING TOLL OPERATING CERTIFICATES TO ENTITIES WITHOUT ANY VALID FRANCHISE, AND REVOKE ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO SUCH ENTITIES Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-08-24 Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-08-24 HR00302 Session No.: 15-1RS-017 Date Filed: 2010-08-26 Full Title: RESOLUTION INSTILLING FISCAL DISCIPLINE IN PUBLIC SECTOR BY ADOPTING DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RULES IN KEEPING WITH THE PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2010-09-01 Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS Secondary Referral/s: WAYS AND MEANS Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2010-09-01 HR00785 Session No.: 15-1RS-046 Date Filed: 2011-01-03 Full Title: A RESOLUTION URGING THE TOLL REGULATORY BOARD (TRB) TO IMMEDIATELY REVIEW COMPLIANCE BY THE CONCESSIONAIRE OF SOUTHERN TAGALOG ARTERIAL ROAD (STAR) TOLLWAY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STAR TOLLWAY II (LIPA CITY TO BATANGAS CITY SECTION) AND INVESTIGATE THE FREQUENT VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AT THE SAID TOLL FACILITY Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-17 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00565 Submitting Committees: RULES Adopted Resolution Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMPLIANCE BY THE CONCESSIONAIRE OF SOUTHERN TAGALOG ARTERIAL ROAD (STAR) TOLLWAY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STAR TOLLWAY II (LIPA CITY TO BATANGAS CITY SECTION) AND INVESTIGATE THE FREQUENT VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AT THE SAID TOLL FACILITY Date Approved on Second Reading: 2011-02-07 Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2011-02-07) HR00788 Session No.: 15-1RS-046 Date Filed: 2011-01-06 Full Title: RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR), CONCERNED LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs) AND OTHER GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES TO IMMEDIATELY REVIEW PERTINENT COMPLIANCE BY THE FIRST PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (FPIC) WITH THE EXISTING LAWS, RULES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OIL PIPELINE FROM BATANGAS TO METRO MANILA Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO INGCO Date Read: 2011-01-17 Primary Referral: RULES House Committee Report No.: 00568 Submitting Committees: RULES Adopted Resolution Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMPLIANCE BY THE FIRST PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION (FPIC) WITH THE EXISTING LAWS, RULES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OIL PIPELINE FROM BATANGAS TO METRO MANILA Date Approved on Second Reading: 2011-02-07 Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on ECOLOGY since 2011-02-07) probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 03:09 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Don Gregorio Agoncillo Ancestral House Taal, Batangas http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3016837623_f4dd7dcac1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmelvinrobles/3016837623/) Agoncillo's House 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmelvinrobles/3016837623/) by johnmelvinrobles (http://www.flickr.com/people/johnmelvinrobles/), on Flickr http://casaveneracion.com/photos/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/IMG_5108.jpg Posted by Connie (http://casaveneracion.com/photos/the-house-of-gregorio-agoncillo-in-taal-batangas/) on 04-08-11 · Travel; 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Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima also ordered the relief of the BuCor officials directly in charge of monitoring former Batangas Governor Antonio Leviste, who was jailed on homicide charges. “[The incident] has to be investigated seriously. I have ordered the undersecretary in charge of BuCor to relieve the one directly in charge of Leviste. I authorized the operation because Leviste had reportedly been allowed to go in and out of the Bilibid prison without proper permission. This means someone from inside Bilibid is aware of this practice," she said in an interview on dwIZ radio. She also hinted at sanctions against BuCor chief Ernesto Diokno for allowing Leviste to go in and out of the prison without the proper pass. But she declined to elaborate on the sanctions against Diokno, saying these will depend on the outcome of the investigation. “Kulang ang warning-warning lang... Dapat siguro may more concrete measure na ginawa (Warnings are not enough. There should be more concrete measures)," she said. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents arrested Leviste in Makati City Wednesday afternoon, after finding he left the NBP without a pass. De Lima dismissed as “very flimsy" Leviste’s claim he had an appointment with his dentist. For its part, Malacañang said it is not getting involved in the incident at this time, saying it will give De Lima the leeway to act on the matter. “This falls under the DOJ’s jurisdiction. An order to investigate is underway, if Secretary de Lima has not already done so," Presidential Communications Operations Office head Herminio Coloma Jr. said in an interview on dzXL radio. But Coloma also said BuCor officials, possibly including Diokno, may have to take some of the heat for what happened. Back to Bilibid As of Wednesday night, Leviste was brought back to the NBP after a brief detention at the NBI headquarters in Manila, De Lima said. “I don’t think we have basis to detain him (at the NBI)," she said. In 2009 a Makati court found Leviste guilty of homicide charges for killing his long-time friend and aide Rafael de las Alas in 2007. De Lima said her order to the NBI to operate on Leviste was made without the knowledge of anyone from the BuCor. — LBG, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220997/nation/full-probe-ordered-over-special-treatment-for-jailed-ex-batangas-gov probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 04:24 AM Marvill's resort Inicbulan, Bauan, Batangas http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4238341841_57cba7a6bd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238341841/) marvil's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238341841/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4239134104_d017d70306.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239134104/) marvill's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239134104/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4238424967_28b8b3f06d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238424967/) marvill's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238424967/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4239193102_c6bc3a6f68.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239193102/) marvill's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239193102/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4238400285_188437c875.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238400285/) marvill's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4238400285/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4239158536_381c08fa4a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239158536/) marvill's resort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/4239158536/) by aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr Photo credit : aleksts (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 05:12 AM Villa Ferlin Resort Bauan. 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Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface. Phivolcs maintained the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. It added the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. — RSJ, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221006/regions/phivolcs-bulusan-falls-quiet probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 07:33 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Ex-Gov. Leviste to be charged after 'vacation' from Bilibid SOPHIA DEDACE, GMA News 05/19/2011 | 10:13 AM (Updated 12:17 p.m.) After taking an illegal vacation in the free world, former Batangas Gov. and convict Jose Antonio Leviste will be charged with evasion of service of sentence, the Bureau of Corrections said Thursday. Leviste, convicted of homicide for the killing of his friend Rafael de las Alas in 2007, was arrested on Wednesday for leaving the New Bilibid Prison without a pass. In an interview at the Department of Justice on Thursday, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director Ernesto Diokno said the filing of charges is underway. "We will charge him with evasion of [service of] sentence because he is leaving [Bilibid] without a permit. His custodial guard will also be charged," Diokno told reporters after a meeting with DOJ Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III, the department official with administrative supervision of BuCor. On Thursday noon, Leviste was brought to the DOJ for inquest proceedings, which will determine whether there is probable cause to file charges against Leviste for evasion of service of sentence charges. The offense is provided under the Revised Penal Code. When there is a warrant-less arrest, as in Leviste's case, a suspect is subjected to inquest proceedings in lieu of a formal DOJ preliminary investigation. Both inquest proceedings and preliminary inquiries seek to determine whether there is probable cause that warrant the filing of the appropriate charges against a respondent. Leviste was convicted of homicide in January 2009 for the killing of his longtime friend Rafael de las Alas in 2007. The Makati Regional Trial Court that handed down the guilty verdict sentenced the former governor to six to 12 years in prison. On Wednesday afternoon, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents arrested Leviste in Makati City after finding he left the the national penitentiary without a pass. Leviste is on a "living out" status, which means that he is not detained at the maximum security facility but only within the NBP compound in Muntinlupa City. At 71, Leviste is a candidate for executive clemency because NBP inmates above 70 can apply for such. If found guilty of evasion of service of sentence, more years will be added to Leviste's sentence, Diokno said. Leviste said he was in Makati City because he had an appointment with his dentist, a claim that Justice Secretary Leila de Lima found "very flimsy." De Lima had ordered an inquiry on why Leviste was able to walk in and out of Bilibid without a permit. She also hinted at sanctions against Diokno over the matter. But on Thursday, Diokno said he implemented the proper measures when it was first reported to him that Leviste was leaving NBP premises. He added he had warned the governor several times. "When I first got here [as BuCor director], I received the information that high-profile prisoners are going in and out of Bilibid. One of those was Leviste. So I told him that I had such information. But he said he remains within the compound and that he had a twin. So I gave him all the warnings," Diokno said. — RSJ/LBG/HS, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221008/nation/ex-gov-leviste-to-be-charged-after-vacation-from-bilibid probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 11:33 AM http://chuvachienes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/1191602431-abs-cbn-logo.gif Balete Town Fiesta 2011 -NilQngEBPE le84D6jtc5E Slight view for the ABS-CBN TV10 episode for the April 29-May 1 Celebration of our Town Fiesta. probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 11:41 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Lacierda: Aquino summoned embattled BuCor chief Diokno AMITA O. LEGASPI, GMA News 05/19/2011 | 02:54 PM (Updated 4:10 p.m.) President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday summoned embattled Bureau of Corrections director Ernesto Diokno, in hot water for the unauthorized "vacation" of Batangas Governor Jose Antonio Leviste, who was convicted of homicide. "[President Benigno Aquino III] called in Diokno to the Palace. He was summoned to the Palace," said presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda, adding that Aquino and Diokno talked for about 10 minutes. Lacierda said he was not aware of the topic discussed because no other person was allowed inside the room. Diokno is an appointee of President Aquino. Lacierda said early Thursday morning that Aquino ordered Justice Secretary Leila de Lima to conduct an investigation on the matter. He said he was surprised that Leviste was allowed to go out of the National Bilibid Prison. “I was surprised. We expect someone incarcerated to remain in penitentiary. It’s news to me na nakalalabas pala," he said. Asked on the possible sanctions against Diokno, he said he will just let the task force created by De Lima to finish its investigation. Asked on why the Palace seemed soft on Diokno when the supposed violation was very glaring, Lacierda said: "The President is a strong believer of due process." "Let us allow the officials to explain their side," he added. In 2009, a Makati court found Leviste guilty of homicide charges for the killing of his long-time friend and aide Rafael de las Alas in 2007. — LBG/KBK, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221037/nation/lacierda-aquino-summoned-embattled-bucor-chief-diokno probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 01:30 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Don Sixto Castelo Lopez House Casa Grande Balayan, Batangas Don Sixto Castelo Lopez was a Revolutionary Propagandist and a friend of Dr Jose Rizal. They were classmates at the Ateneo de Manila. Sixto Lopez was one of the richest men in Balayan, he owned vast tracts of land in Batangas. Socialites Diana Jean Lopez and Marybeth Lopez de Leon are grandchildren of Don Sixto. Famous Model and Socialite Claudia Bermudez and Congresswoman of Tarlac Nikki Prieto Teodoro are Great Grand Children of Don Sixto. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmFocgc0kI/TbLYrodd77I/AAAAAAAADIM/wvAE5kiRhfQ/s1600/SAM_2514.JPG Image from pinoybyahero.blogspot.com (http://pinoybyahero.blogspot.com/2011/04/sixto-castelo-lopez-ancestral-house.html) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zcw5lTwYGrI/TbLYwx5uEeI/AAAAAAAADIQ/OKWdnD4JoG4/s1600/SAM_2517.jpg Image from pinoybyahero.blogspot.com (http://pinoybyahero.blogspot.com/2011/04/sixto-castelo-lopez-ancestral-house.html) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Vxi8EhKYp8/TbLY3zkKTZI/AAAAAAAADIU/Iw42097LPm0/s1600/SAM_2516.jpg Image from pinoybyahero.blogspot.com (http://pinoybyahero.blogspot.com/2011/04/sixto-castelo-lopez-ancestral-house.html) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4687387206_4abd7aefe5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4687387206/) lopez house - 02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4687387206/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4686753777_26fcd22af7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686753777/) lopez house - 06 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686753777/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4686754299_0f4844439e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686754299/) lopez house - 07 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686754299/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4686754541_89f8c07150.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686754541/) lopez house - 08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686754541/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4687389226_c23887cacf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4687389226/) lopez house - 09 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4687389226/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4686755075_ac229f5f95.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686755075/) lopez house - 10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686755075/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4686756547_79f95ab329.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686756547/) lopez house - 15 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/focalmatter/4686756547/) by focalmatter (http://www.flickr.com/people/focalmatter/), on Flickr Source: pinoybyahero.blogspot.com (http://pinoybyahero.blogspot.com/2011/04/sixto-castelo-lopez-ancestral-house.html) probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 02:01 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif The Story of the Lopez Family Book Balayan, Batangas http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/6329_121658107701_119767367701_2385395_1061586_n.jpg A Page From the History of the War in the Philippines Edited and with an Introduction by Canning Eyot Copyright, 1903 By James H. West Company "The Story of the Lopez Family" is both less and much more than its title suggests. It is the story of only a very brief moment in the family's history, detailing the events of late 1901 and 1902. But those were important years in Philippine and American history and the Lopez family was uniquely situated to experience critical events from both sides of the Pacific, from Batangas and Boston. The story of Sixto and Clemencia Lopez is not just a "page from the history of the war in the Philippines" but one of the most important products of that initial period of Filipino-American solidarity when American anti-imperialists joined Filipinos to urge independence for the Philippines. - Jim Zwick http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207303_10150129728272702_119767367701_6615837_3755900_n.jpg View of part of Manila, showing the shipping on the River Pasig. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208705_10150129727972702_119767367701_6615828_1620127_n.jpg View of the Magellan Statue, Manila http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196893_10150129798067702_119767367701_6616910_918888_n.jpg View of the Luneta, Manila, where Rizal was executed by the Spaniards in 1896. The actual place of execution is behind the pavilion dimly shown in the distance beyond the center of the road. (Inset) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205816_10150129728087702_119767367701_6615831_1253047_n.jpg JOSE RIZAL, shortly before his execution in 1896; SIXTO LOPEZ, at the present time. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208459_10150129727907702_119767367701_6615826_5141623_n.jpg Rehearsal by some of the members of the Women's Red Cross Society of Lipa, Batangas, for a concert to be given in aid of its funds. Images from Lopez Family Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150129727847702.290892.119767367701) Source: Lopez Family Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150129727847702.290892.119767367701) For more info, please visit this: Lopez Family Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150129727847702.290892.119767367701) Note: All images and info are the public domains of this website: Lopez Family Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150129727847702.290892.119767367701) probinsyano May 19th, 2011, 02:53 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif The Lopez Family History Balayan, Batangas http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199992_10150127309932702_119767367701_6594640_7659000_n.jpg SIXTO LOPEZ AND DR.JOSE RIZAL c. 1891 Down-to-earth and calm, yet gifted with an unusual firmness to uphold principles, Sixto, at an early age became closely associated with Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s national hero. During the Philippine’s uprising against Spanish authority, it was Sixto who privately gave personal and financial aid to Rizal and his works, and who later introduced and circulated Rizal’s books in the Philippines. When Rizal was arrested, he was likewise hunted down for incarceration on the ground that he was “Rizal’s most active agent”. He later on escaped Rizal’s fate only when he accepted voluntary exile from his native land, and soon thereafter, together with Dr. Regidor of London, endeavored to rescue his friend from the hands of his executioners during Rizal’s memorable voyage from Barcelona to Manila. Finally, upon Rizal’s death, it was Sixto who humbly took up the banner as it fell from Rizal’s dying hands as he continued to work unassumingly for the independence of his country, notwithstanding the swift political changes during those times, and in spite of his personal family loss and misfortune. This is a photograph of Sixto Lopez and Jose Rizal on Rizal's return from Europe in 1891. It has a special interest owing to the attitude of the Manila authorities toward the dead and the living patriot: while the Members of the Civil Commission were each subscribing to the erection of a monumental statue to Rizal, they were at the same time excluding Lopez from his and Rizal's own native land. It is also interesting because of an incident, which occurred when the photograph was being taken. In response to the customary injunction to "look pleasant," Rizal said to Lopez,” Yes... imagine that you are about to be executed by the Spaniards!" These words were prophetic of Rizal's tragic death, which occurred five years later. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/6049_119827042701_119767367701_2361281_331046_n.jpg SIXTO LOPEZ April 6, 1863- March 3 1947 Sixto Lopez is the eldest son by Natalio's second wife, Senora Maria Castelo. It was on Sixto whose greater part of his father’s responsibility fell, assuming the passion and aspiration to maintain freedom for his beloved country. Hence, he was considered the natural-born and paternally appointed patriot in the family. In 1898, Sixto was appointed as Secretary to the Commission of the newborn Philippine Republic under the leadership of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. The Commission’s main task was to go to Washington to seek for the recognition of the newly formed nation's independence. He wrote numerous dispatches to Aguinaldo and to the Central Committee at Hong-Kong urging a cessation of hostilities, pointing out that armed resistance could not secure independence, but would only confuse the issues and do injury to a good cause. When the spate of hostilities between the Philippines and America erupted, this delegation left the U.S. but Sixto soon returned to Boston, Massachusetts in 1900 to be a guest of Fiske Warren, an officer of the New England Anti-Imperialist League. While there, he repeatedly urged the sending of one or more Filipinos to America with the object of informing the American people of the real situation in the country which was being woefully misrepresented by Gen. Elwell Otis and his associates. He then made extensive speaking tours and secured publication of numerous articles in the American press advocating independence. His demeanor and utterances while in America have been characterized by moderation, respect, and a sense of welfare. Thus, Sixto was able to establish close ties with many people in Massachusetts and was influential in the Anti-Imperialist League's shift from a nearly exclusive focus on the effects of imperialism on the United States to one, which included a component of solidarity with the Filipino people. Sixto Lopez remained in exile for many years because he refused to take the pledge of allegiance to the United States that was required for his entrance back into his homeland, the Philippines. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206504_10150127273042702_119767367701_6594414_5495051_n.jpg An Article from the National Historical Institute (NHI) SIXTO C. LOPEZ (1863) Revolutionary Propagandist A Filipino patriot and propagandist during the revolution against Spain and the war against America, Sixto Lopez was born in Balayan, Batangas on April 6, 1863. His parents were Natalio Lopez and Maria Castelo, both natives of Balayan. Lopez received his primary education from the public school in his hometown in 1875. His parents then sent him to Manila to study at the Ateneo Municipal, where he completed his elementary course. He also studied under a private teacher, Dr. Cipriano Gonzales, who had a school in Manila, in 1880. Later, he enrolled at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, but afterwards transferred to the University of Santo Tomas, where he obtained his secondary education in 1884. He returned to his hometown, to help his parents manage their vast farm.While in Balayan, he found the time to read more thoughtfully the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo of Dr. Jose Rizal. He also learned much of Dr. Rizal’s plan to establish a Filipino colony in Borneo as a corollary movement to liberate the Filipinos from Spanish colonial rule. When Lopez joined a Masonic Lodge, he received several letters from Rizal. Becoming suspicious of his activities, the local Spanish authorities ordered a search of his home. The search yielded two novels of Rizal and several of his letters, which the raiders seized as incriminating evidence of Lopez’s participation in a plot to overthrow the Spanish colonial regime. He eluded arrest by taking refuge in the house of Justo Guido, then a bookkeeper of “La Insular” in Manila. When Rizal was deported to Dapitan on July 7, 1892, Lopez took the S.S. Esmeralda, which sailedfor Hong Kong. He stayed for eight months in Hong Kong. In March 1893, he left for the United States tosee the World’s Fair in Chicago. He stayed in the US for six months, and then sailed for Paris and, from there, to London, England. He was in England when he learned of the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in 1896,and began pursuing his role as a propagandist of the Filipino cause in Europe. He issued press statements, released to various newspapers in London, to tell the world of the truth about the oppressive socio-political conditions in the Philippines under Spanish rule. This role earned for him the admiration of the English and other foreigners. When General Emilio Aguinaldo decreed the establishment in Hong Kong of the revolutionary Committee composed of a central directorate, members, and correspondents, Lopez was designated as correspondent for England together with Antonio Regidor. He also served as Felipe Agoncillo’s secretary during their trip to the United States on September 2, 1898 so that Agoncillo could present his credentials as Philippine Ambassador to America.When Agoncillo did not get an audience with the US President, Lopez commented: “I believe that if America had granted our very reasonable request that the troops being sent to Manila were not intended as a menace to our government or our people – and it was as much America’s duty as ours to endeavor to maintain peace – the conflict could not have occurred.” The conflict he referred to was the Philippine-American War, which was a severe blow to the newly installed Philippine Independence. To see for himself the conditions of his fellow Filipinos at the time, he returned to Manila in 1903. Because of his refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, however, the American colonial administration deported him barely two months after he arrived. Like General Artemio Ricarte, he never took the oath of allegiance.In 1915, Lopez was permitted to return to the Philippines, but as an alien. He was already in his early fifties then. He lived in Saigon as a self-exile. It said that Lopez came home for good after the Philippines had gained its independence and became a republic in 1946. References: Alvarez, Santiago. The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General. Quezon City : Ateneo de Manila University Press,1992. Galang, Zoilo. Encyclopedia of the Philippines Volume 8. Manila: P. Vera Sons, 1936. Kalaw, Teodoro. Philippine Masonry. Manila : McCullough Printing Co.,1956. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207222_10150127284792702_119767367701_6594502_5260317_n.jpg MARIANO LOPEZ with JOSE RIZAL and classmates from University of Santo Tomas Article from the National Historical Institute (NHI) MARIANO C. LOPEZ Delegate to the Malolos Congress A lawyer by profession, Mariano Lopez belonged to a wealthy family in Balayan, Batangas, where he was born. His father was Natalio Lopez and his mother, Clara Chavez (son from first marriage). Sixto Lopez was his brother, a good friend of Rizal and a staunch nationalist and propagandist. Mariano earned his Bachiller en Teologia in 1870 at the Universidad de Santo Tomas. The role of Sixto Lopez in Philippine history is documented well enough, but unfortunately, that of his brother Mariano remains largely in the dark. A little light is shed in it, though, by that momentous event in the life of the 1898 Philippine Republic, the convening of the Malolos Congress. When Spanish rule was crushed in the Philippines, General Emilio Aguinaldo quickly formed a provisional government not only to take control of the chaotic situation but also to preempt the sinister designs of the American interlopers who were poised to seize the whole country as a colony. As a first step towards establishing a truly republican and democratic state, the Congress would show the world that the Filipinos had it in themselves to govern their own people and stand alone as an independent and sovereign nation. The Lopez brothers became members of it, with Mariano being elected to represent Batangas province along with Gregorio Aguilera, Eduardo Gutierrez and Ambrosio Flores. In 1901, Mariano Lopez was ranking member of the Federal Party, and was its candidate for the post of Batangas provincial governor. As opposed to the more popular Nacionalista Party, which batted for immediate independence, the Federal Party advocated the annexation of the archipelago to the United States. References: Pacis, Vicente et al. Founders of Freedom. Manila: Capitol Publishing House, 1971. UST Alumni Directory 1971 The Malolos Congress. Manila: Philippine Historical Commission, 1963. In this photo: Emmanuel David, Vicente Gella, Leon Apacible, Mariano Lopez, Galicano Apacible, Jose Rizal http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196542_10150127284767702_119767367701_6594501_6567588_n.jpg MANUEL LOPEZ with MANUEL L. QUEZON, and colleagues. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/205124_10150127313152702_119767367701_6594648_866855_n.jpg CLEMENCIA LOPEZ 18??- June 4,1963 Clemencia as a teenager, in front of the Lopez ancestral home. (Balayan, Batangas) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207399_10150148880947702_119767367701_6640434_4332176_n.jpg Sixto Lopez and the Philippine Independence Movement Source: Batangas History Page c/o Jiggs Gilera http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=338405166772 http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217682_10150148884952702_119767367701_6640443_4006683_n.jpg Seven Men: Taken Jan. 2, 1904 in Balayan, Batangas at Casa Grande, Sixto Lopez Ancestral House From left to right : G. P. Morrill, Quentin Cueto, A. Armstrong, E. E. Thompson, C. H. Dutton, H. F. Hyde, Lorenzo Lopez. 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(http://www.facebook.com/whereistony) Abangan sa Lunes.....sa Studio 23, 11:30 PM probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 05:09 AM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg DOJ to charge Leviste before Makati court over 'vacation' SOPHIA DEDACE, GMA News 05/20/2011 | 09:48 AM UPDATED 10:30 a.m. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file before a Makati court on Friday charges of evasion of service of sentence against former Batangas Gov. Antonio Leviste, who was caught leaving the New Bilibid Prison without permit. Leviste, convicted of homicide in 2009, was arrested last Wednesday for leaving the national penitentiary without a pass. Leviste, however, has denied committing any wrongdoing, saying he only had to go to the dentist. In a four-page resolution, the DOJ found probable cause to indict Leviste for violation of Article 157 of the Revised Penal Code, which penalizes convicts who have evaded service of their sentence by escaping during the term of their imprisonment. The DOJ will also file charges against Leviste's driver, Nilo Solis, for being an accomplice. "It is respectfully recommended that the corresponding informations for violation of Article 157 of the RPC be filed against respondent Leviste, and against respondent Solis, as an accomplice to the offense committed by respondent Leviste," said the resolution written by Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Lilian Alejo. Prosector General Claro Arellano and Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Richard Fadullon approved the resolution. The criminal cases will be filed with the Makati City Metropolitan Trial Court, Arellano said in a phone interview with GMA News Online. DOJ: All elements of the offense was present Leviste was subjected to inquest proceedings last Wednesday, stemming from the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation. The inquest, presided over by Alejo, serves to determine whether there is probable cause to file charges against him for evasion of service of sentence charges. When there is a warrant-less arrest, as in Leviste's case, a suspect is subjected to inquest proceedings in lieu of a formal DOJ preliminary investigation. Both inquest proceedings and preliminary inquiries seek to determine whether there is probable cause that warrants the filing of the appropriate charges against a respondent. If the Makati court finds Leviste guilty of evasion of service of sentence, six more years will be added to his sentence of six to 12 years for homicide. In its resolution, the DOJ said all the elements of the offense (evasion of service of sentence) was present in what Leviste did. Article 157 of the Revised Penal Code penalizes "any convict who shall evade service of his sentence by escaping during the term of his imprisonment by reason of his final judgment." The DOJ then established that Leviste, who is serving his sentence at the NBP, was seen and arrested last Wednesday in Makati City, "which is definitely outside the confines of the New Bilibid Prison." "All the elements of the offense being present, there is probable cause to hold respondent Leviste liable for violation of Article 157 of the Revised Penal Code," the resolution said. DOJ's fact-finding probe Also last Wednesday, Justice Sec. Leila de Lima has ordered the creation of a panel that will conduct a three-day fact-finding investigation on why Leviste was able to go in and out of Bilibid without permission. Vowing that "heads will roll" because of the incident, De Lima said Bureau of Corrections director Ernesto Diokno may also be held liable for the incident. "We will know whether we will recommend Director Diokno to be subjected to disciplinary proceedings. And remember that he is a presidential appointee, so he is subject to disciplinary powers of the Office of the President, but the DOJ can always recommend [sanctions]," said De Lima. However, Diokno said he implemented the proper measures when it was first reported to him that Leviste was leaving NBP premises. He added he had warned the governor several times. "When I first got here [as BuCor director], I received the information that high-profile prisoners are going in and out of Bilibid. One of those was Leviste. So I told him that I had such information. But he said he remains within the compound and that he had a twin. So I gave him all the warnings," Diokno said. - VVP, GMA News swwsCuOFvsw&feature=player_embedded Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221121/nation/doj-to-charge-leviste-before-makati-court-over-vacation probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 06:14 AM Aga Mulach's Farm part 1 Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-16.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-09.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-26.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-16.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-01.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-02.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-03.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-04.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-05.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-06.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Aga%20-%20At%20Home%20Ka%20Dito/AGA_AHKD-36.jpg Aga Mulach with Media and Fans Posted by ReDVelvETy808 to www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36579822) Source: www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36579822) probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 06:22 AM Aga Mulach's Farm part 2 Mataas na kahoy, Batangas http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-10.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-17.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-18.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-20.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-21.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-22.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Muhlach%20Farm/AGA-FARM-15.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Aga%20-%20At%20Home%20Ka%20Dito/AGA_AHKD-30.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Aga%20-%20At%20Home%20Ka%20Dito/AGA_AHKD-29.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj227/Aga_Muhlach_08/Multiply%20Photos/Aga%20-%20At%20Home%20Ka%20Dito/AGA_AHKD-37.jpg Aga Mulach with Media and Fans Posted by ReDVelvETy808 to www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36579822) Source: www.pinoyexchange.com (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36579822) probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 03:19 PM New CALABARZON Top Cop May 19, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/top_cop.jpg Pinagpulungan nina Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto, PNP Regional Director for CALABARZON, Police Chief Superintendent Atty. Gil C. Meneses at Batangas PNP-OIC, Police Senior Superintendent, Atty. Rosauro Acio ang mga programang pangkapayapaan na ilalatag ng PNP regional command para sa kaayusan at kapayapaan ng lalawigan ng Batangas. Ang tagpong ito ay naganap noong nakaraang ika-16 ng Mayo 2011. Capitol Photo/ Edwin V. Zabarte/PIO Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=248 probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 03:26 PM 4 na Kabataang Batangueno, Tinanghal na Dangal ng 4H Club May 19, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/4hclub.jpg Naiibang talentong pang-agrikultura ang ipinamalas ng apat na kabataang mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng lalawigan sa nakaraang Annual Regional Farm Family Celebration na ginanap noong ika-28 at 29 ng Abril sa Cavite State University. Ang nasabing pagdiriwang ay bahagi ng programa ng Department of Agriculture na nilaan para sa mga miyembro ng Four H Club (4H Club). Ang 4H Club ay isang organisasyong kinabibilangan ng mga kabataang anak ng mga magsasaka at dito ay sinasanay sila sa mga gawaing kaugnay sa mga pangangailangan at produktong agrikultural na di kalaunan ay pagkakakitaan. Humarap kay Gov. Vilma Santos Recto noong ika-16 ng Mayo ang 3rd placer sa Extemporaneous Speech na si Jason Mendoza (una sa kaliwa) ng Mahabang Dahilig, Lemery, 3rd placer sa Quiz Bee na si Denmark Pacia (pangalawa sa kaliwa) ng Tiquiwan, Rosario, 2nd placer sa Rice-based Handicraft making na si Ella Glenda Magbojos (pangalawa sa kanan) ng Ilat North, San Pascual at 2nd placer sa Organic Fertilizer Preparation na si Patrick David Escalona (una sa kanan) ng Caoangan, Padre Garcia. Sila ay binigyang karangalan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas dahil sa karagdagang pagkilala sa probinsya bilang tagapagtaguyod ng agrikultura na mabisang ayudang pangkabuhayan para sa mamamayan.(Kristina Marie Joy Andal (PIO) Photo by Edwin Zabarte) Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=27&type=2&sec=1&aid=247 probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 03:30 PM Tulong sa mga Taga-Balete May 19, 2011 http://www.batangas.gov.ph/uploads/tulong_taal.jpg Dulot ng panganib sa pagsabog ng Bulkang Taal, maraming pamilya ang naapektuhan ang pinagkukunan ng pagkain at pangkabuhayan. Para matugunan ang pangangailang ito, tinanggap ng 1,260 katao o 281 na pamilya mula Brgy. Calawit, Balete ang “food commodities†mula sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas at Department of Social Welfare and Development noong Mayo 18. Kaisa sa hakbang ito sina Gng. Marissa Hidalgo (naka-dilaw) na kumatawan kay Balete Mayor Leovino Hidalgo, PACD, PNP, Coast Guard, Red Cross, LGU Balete, PEO at PIO. (Kristina Marie Joy Andal (PIO) Photo by Millicent Ramos) Source: http://www.batangas.gov.ph/index.php?p=7&cat=8&id=161&sec=1 probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 03:40 PM http://chuvachienes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/1191602431-abs-cbn-logo.gif Padre Garcia team bags league title in Milan by Zita Baron, ABS-CBN News Europe Posted at 05/20/2011 8:46 PM | MILAN, Italy – The Padre Garcia basketball team triumphed in the recently concluded Winter-Spring Basketball League of the Lizards community, held at the Vimodrone Gym in Milan. The Padre Garcia Team, representing Batangas, defeated the Barkada Team of the Bicol region in a close, intense game. Team Sodirini placed third. Chrizhmael Recto was named Most Valuable Player. ”Nakita ko sa aming team, may tulungan talaga,” he said. “Hindi pwede may kanya-kanyang gusto. Kailangan sa buong team, pareparehas tayo ng gusto.” Team manager Wilson Pasumbal attributed their victory to the cooperation of the entire Padre Garcia community in Batangas. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa inyong lahat sa suportang ibinuhos n’yo sa team ng ating bayan, sa lahat ng mga tumulong mula pa noong October.... Mabuhay ang mga taga-Padre Garcia,” Pasumbal said. Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/05/20/11/padre-garcia-team-bags-league-title-milan probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 03:56 PM http://en.wikipilipinas.org/images/d/d9/Studio_23logo.jpg fnU6Qen4XFk&feature=player_embedded Watch out!! Studio 23 will be airing Where's Tony's Boy Pahid sa Batangas on May 23, 11:30 PM probinsyano May 20th, 2011, 04:09 PM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg DOJ names panel members in probe into Leviste's 'caper' 05/20/2011 | 12:10 PM Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Friday assigned the members of the panel that will investigate how former Batangas Gov. Antonio Leviste managed to leave the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) without the necessary permit. "[The investigation] shall include the determination of whether the caper of Mr. Leviste was not the first time. The report and recommendations thereon shall be submitted to this Office within five days from termination," De Lima said in her Department Order No. 378. In the same order, De Lima named Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Susan Dacanay as the head of the five-member panel. The other members include Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Ma. Emilia Victorio, DOJ State Counsels Wilberto Tolitol and Charlene Mae Tapic, and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Intelligence Services deputy director Ruel Lasala. De Lima said the investigation will be conducted from May 23 to 25 next week. Also on Friday, the DOJ is set to file evasion of service of sentence charges against Leviste after finding probable cause he violated the Revised Penal Code, which prohibits convicts from escaping the service of their sentence during the term of their imprisonment. The DOJ will also charge Leviste's driver, Nilo Solis, for being an accomplice. 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May, 2011 Posted by Renz Marion Katigbak (http://tours.wowbatangas.com/author/tours/) to http://tours.wowbatangas.com/wp-content/themes/wowb-tours/images/logo.png (http://tours.wowbatangas.com/discover-batangas/capturing-the-wonders-of-lobo/) http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/05/DSC03568.jpg The Scenic view of the 183 curves of Lobo A perfect place to realize the importance of nature and to keep us aware of our environment is the charming town of Lobo. It is one of the emerging potential eco-tourist destinations here in the province of Batangas. There are three theories why the town was called Lobo: first, the Tagalog term for wolf, which is “lobo”, second, the River Lobo, which is in Lobo itself, and last, the name called to a group of early inhabitants as Lolobos. When Batangueños speak of Lobo, no one would ever forget to mention the famous fruits such as atis (sugar apple) and sampaloc (tamarind). Furthermore the town is also a famous venue for beach hopping and nature tripping. Getting there Going to Lobo is a three hour drive from Manila. From SLEX take Startollway straight to Batangas City exit. Right after the tollbooth plaza take a left turn towards Batangas City. At this point follow the signboard that leads to Ponte Fino Hotel. After reaching the Ponte Fino Hotel just go straight and follow the main road. When you see the Fortune Cement Plant on your left side stay on the right. (taking the left road will lead to Taysan). After taking the right just follow the road, and you are around 20 kilometers away from Lobo. You will find a scenic winding narrow road (with the vista of the mountains) – with approximately 183 curves which will lead you to the town. (from: Butterfly Beach Resort FB group page) The Beacon of Light http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/05/DSC03729_tonemapped.jpg Faro de Punta de Malabrigo Aside from the beaches, Lobo features a one-of-a kind heritage attraction. The turn of the century, 56 feet tall Malabrigo Lighthouse, (Spanish: Faro de Punta de Malabrigo) is one of the twenty-four light houses that were built during the Spanish Colonization. In 1891, Guillermo Brockman designed the lighthouse as a cylindrical brick tower with metal staircase, adjacent pavilion and a machine room. It was inspired by the Victorian style of design. A Chinese contractor by the name Jose Garcia built the lighthouse. The construction was finally completed in 1896. From then on, it has served as a beacon to sea vessels at the Verde Island Passage. In November 27, 2006, it was declared as a National Historical Landmark. Nature Loving http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/05/DSC03624.jpg Boating at the Mangrove Eco-Park in Lobo Lobo’s main attraction of course is her beaches but there’s more to that. Doing an eco-trip is an exciting and adventurous activity in the town. You could go boating at the Mangrove Swamp Forest in Batangas State University-Lobo Lagadlarin Site . View the picturesque sceneries of: Tulay na Busog, gealogical peaks and limestone formations along Lobo River separating the villages of Bignay and Nagtoctoc and Simbahang Bato, a natural geologic formation along the coastline of Balibago. Lastly, Set foot to Barangay Biga to visit: Bitaog – Lobo’s oldest living tree and the Bat cave facing the sea. http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/05/DSC03676.jpg Truly Lobo is a perfect place to unwind and discover the wonders of nature. 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It is overlooking Verde Island and Mindoro from afar. By private car it is around three and half hours drive to get to see the historical landmark. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2460336731_488cf351f1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460336731/) Malabrigo Lighthouse 7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460336731/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Cape Malabrigo or Faro de Punta de Malabrigo Lobo Batangas During the Spanish colonization, an order was made to construct lighthouses in key maritime routes throughout the Philippines. Its foremost purpose is to safeguard the growth of maritime traffic the Philippines is experiencing. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2460498277_3d6840c449.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460498277/) Malabrigo Lighthouse1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460498277/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Faro de Punta de Malabrigo was built by Jose Garcia and designed by Guillermo Brockman and construction was finished in 1896. Its architecture was Victorian inspired, with tower, pavilion and service buildings, were incorporated to accommodate the lights as well as the caretakers who would operate the lighthouse. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2460512647_f05f99d695.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460512647/) Malabrigo Lighthouse 8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460512647/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Although the upper part of the tower has been renovated. It still uses the old round brick tower as its base. At the same time the original lantern and lens were replenish with halogen light and now uses solar power. It stands at 56 feet and comparable to the Calatagan Lighthouse. A steel spiral staircase is at hand to reach the top most part of the tower. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2460541529_74dce85e47.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460541529/) Malabrigo Lighthouse 12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460541529/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr The pavilions were built using bricks. Together with hardwood like narra and molave were used for the beams, trusses, doors and floors. While attractive metal grills surround the fence, balconies and windows. And iron sheets were used as roofing. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2462249371_a90bd39b94.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462249371/) Malabrigo 100 steps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462249371/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Since February 2004, the Thomson family has adopted and preserved the lighthouse with an arrangement with the Philippine Coast Guard. Unfortunately, in 2006 an unauthorized crew filming a movie did some damage to the lighthouse. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/2462276561_76c4d9f1ab.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462276561/) Malabrigo, Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462276561/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr During our visit, we were unlucky not to come in and ascend the lighthouse. The keeper was out, and we opted to check it from a distance. And simply obtain pictures of the lighthouse. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2462299417_4daeda5e10.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462299417/) Malabrigo Lighthouse 13 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2462299417/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Sometimes called Cape Malabrigo or Malabrigo lighthouse is a suitable place for photography session. Need a charming seascape photo and test your SLR Nikon or Canon camera? There is a concrete stairway, which leads you to the seashore and shoot some lovely seascape and high wave images. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2460320181_953c858a3a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460320181/) Malabrigo Lighthouse 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2460320181/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr If by chance you happen to come across the town of Lobo, Batangas. Either you are out there for a beach vacation, or a business visit, it is a good idea to drop by and see the century old lighthouse. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/2461363838_726ddfb78e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2461363838/) malabrigo Lighthouse 10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrina_cabato_acosta/2461363838/) by khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/), on Flickr Photo credit: jotomas (http://www.flickr.com/people/jotomas/) and khay c. acosta (http://www.flickr.com/people/katrina_cabato_acosta/) Source: www.batangas-philippines.com (http://www.batangas-philippines.com/malabrigo.html) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 04:45 AM Tulay na Busog Lobo, Batangas http://www.lobo.gov.ph/images/stories/eco-tulay-na-busog.jpg The “Tulay na Busog” is located in Barangay Nagtoctoc. This is known as “Biak na Bato” and has a giant foot print on the mountain behind the river. It well known for its cold water which continues flowing all over the year. It is good for barkada’s/family outing or picnic. http://tours.wowbatangas.com/files/2011/05/DSC03631.jpg Image from tours.wowbatangas.com (http://tours.wowbatangas.com/) http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=33&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=62 Image from www.lobo.gov.ph (http://www.lobo.gov.ph/) http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=32&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=62 Image from www.lobo.gov.ph (http://www.lobo.gov.ph/) http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=22&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=62 Image from www.lobo.gov.ph (http://www.lobo.gov.ph/) Source: Lobo Batangas Official Website (http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 05:28 AM Ulopong Falls Lobo, Batangas http://www.lobo.gov.ph/images/stories/eco-ulopong-falls.jpg The Ulopong Falls is located in Barangay Sawang. This is known for its cold spring water which continuously flows all year around. During the summer months, the place is bustling with activity when vacationers from Manila and nearby provinces and nearby barangays visit the place to take a dip in the cool water of falls. http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=34&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=62 http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?view=image&format=raw&type=img&id=35&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=62 Source: Lobo Batangas Official Website (http://www.lobo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 06:22 AM Sm Travelodge Batangas City http://images2.travbuddy.com/hotel_37574309.jpg Image from www.travbuddy.com (http://www.travbuddy.com/Sm-Travelodge-Batangas-City-v352643) SM Travelodge is a traveler's sanctuary in Batangas City where you Spend a Night, not a fortune. 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Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Malacañang expects the panel formed by Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima to come out with its findings and recommendations on the matter “in the coming days." “Siguro hintayin natin ang findings ng DOJ dahil kahit si Secretary De Lima sinabing hindi pa tapos ang investigation (and) siguro it is better for us to wait for the result ng summary procedure," she said on dzRB radio Saturday. Citing DOJ's advice, Valte added that while several groups have called for Diokno’s ouster or at least his preventive suspension, there is a process to be followed before any decision can be made. The calls to oust or suspend Diokno came after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents arrested Leviste upon seeing him outside the NBP without a pass. She added President Benigno Aquino will act only after studying the findings of the panel investigating the incident. Also, Valte said De Lima had noted that Diokno is a presidential appointee, and that he has the right to due process. Meanwhile, Valte chided Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Bishop Pedro Arigo for suggesting that the "Leviste incident" shows corruption in the justice system is still present even under the present administration. Arigo had been quoted as saying that as long as an inmate has the political influence or money to bribe the police or jail authorities, “VIP treatment is guaranteed." “Siguro unfair na sabihin na ang [VIP treatment for some inmates] ay nangyayari under the current administration. Alam natin medyo matagal nang problema ito which is why the president ran for the presidency on an anti-corruption platform...," Valte said. “Kailangan natin i-address head-on at this point. Kung nangyayari pa ito, then it has to stop now," she added. VIP treatment in jails must stop Earlier, Arigo said the mess involving Leviste’s “vacation" should be a wake-up call to stop the VIP treatment in jails. Inmates should be treated equally in the jail, despite their status in society, said Arigo, who heads the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, in an interview on Church-run Radio Veritas. Excerpts of the interview were posted on the CBCP news site Saturday. Arigo said he had been to the national penitentiary several times and noticed that some inmates had been treated “differently" as compared to the treatment given to ordinary prisoners. He said there are those confined in air-conditioned cottages. “You really need to be rich to avail those privileges… you must have money," he said. “The existing system or subculture inside the prison should be investigated," he added. — LBG, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221222/nation/palace-mum-on-sanctions-vs-bucor-chief-ernesto-diokno probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 07:20 AM Eastern Beach Resort Balacbacan Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/photos/photo%20galery/2920363555142l.jpg Image from easternbeachresort.webs.com (http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/) http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/photos/photo%20galery/Picture%20004.jpg Image from easternbeachresort.webs.com (http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207474_203523703013813_203523279680522_595516_5358041_n.jpg Image from Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221889_203533753012808_203523279680522_595561_5791805_n.jpg Image from Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216940_203529729679877_203523279680522_595548_2101864_n.jpg Image from Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221889_203533749679475_203523279680522_595560_6562911_n.jpg Image from Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216940_203529733013210_203523279680522_595549_6729886_n.jpg Image from Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) Source: easternbeachresort.webs.com (http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/) and Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) For inquiries and Bookings, please visit: easternbeachresort.webs.com (http://easternbeachresort.webs.com/) and Eastern Beach Resort Facebook (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 01:22 PM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Marcela Agoncillo Ancestral House Taal, Batangas http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2434905335_f3ebf3cb8c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434905335/) Marcela Agoncillo Museum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434905335/) by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/people/oliverbautista/), on Flickr Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo (June 24, 1860 – May 30, 1946), also simply known as Marcela Agoncillo, was a Filipina renowned in Philippine history as the principal seamstress of the first and official flag of the Philippines, gaining her the title of Mother of the Philippine Flag. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2434775541_4101dc3b29.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434775541/) Marcela Agoncillo Museum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434775541/) by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/people/oliverbautista/), on Flickr Agoncillo was a daughter of a rich family in her hometown of Taal, Batangas. Finishing her studies at Sta. Catalina College, she acquired her learning in music and feminine crafts. At the age of 30, Agoncillo married Filipino lawyer and jurist Don Felipe Agoncillo and bore him six children. Her marriage led to her important role in Philippine history. When her husband was exiled to Hong Kong during the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, Agoncillo and the rest of the family joined him and temporarily resided there to avoid the anti-Filipino hostility of some foreign countries. While in Hong Kong, General Emilio Aguinaldo requested her to sew a flag that would represent their country. Agoncillo, her eldest daughter and a friend manually sewed the flag in accordance with General Aguinaldo's design which later became the official flag of the Philippines. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/2435735472_35d45d5953.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2435735472/) Marcela Agoncillo Museum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2435735472/) by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/people/oliverbautista/), on Flickr While the flag itself is the perpetual legacy of Agoncillo, she is also commemorated through museums and monuments like the marker in Hong Kong (where her family temporarily sojourned), at her ancestral home in Taal, Batangas which has been turned into a museum,[5] in paintings by notable painters as well as through other visual arts. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4694308751_209025ee25.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46395750@N02/4694308751/) Flag day (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46395750@N02/4694308751/) by miguelwasabe (http://www.flickr.com/people/46395750@N02/), on Flickr Commemoration http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/3881122112_c5fb5c5696.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seasonalplume/3881122112/) Marcela Agoncillo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seasonalplume/3881122112/) by seasonal wanderer (http://www.flickr.com/people/seasonalplume/), on Flickr Several commemorative figures were created in remembrance of Agoncillo's historic family. On November 27, 1955, a marker was erected by the National Historical Institute of the Philippines and a museum was established in Taal, Batangas in accordance with her last wish and was named Marcela Marino Agoncillo Museum and Monument. The museum is Agoncillo's ancestral house. The house-turned-museum permanently exhibits flags and a diorama depicting the sewing of the first flag. A bronze statue of her holding the flag was erected outside the house in its garden. In Hong Kong, a historical marker was created by the Hong Kong Antiquities Council at Morrison Hill Park to commemorate the site where the first Philippine flag was sewn. However, the place where the Agoncillos resided, the location of the Hong Kong Junta, and other locations of historical importance to Filipinos remain unmarked. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3881123294_46a152764f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seasonalplume/3881123294/) Across the room (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seasonalplume/3881123294/) by seasonal wanderer (http://www.flickr.com/people/seasonalplume/), on Flickr Agoncillo's legacy is remembered through the visual arts as well. In 1996, Filipino National Artist Napoleon Abueva created the concrete and marble sculpture Three Women Weaving the Filipino Flag at the UP Diliman to commemorate Agoncillo and the other two women who assisted her in their important task.[34] Renowned Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo painted the historical sewing and is nationally known as The Making of the Philippine flag. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2434826753_a2f43f2cc3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434826753/) Marcello Agoncillo Museum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/2434826753/) by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/people/oliverbautista/), on Flickr http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/1340098403_191cf64423.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidsarmiento/1340098403/) Marcela Marino de Agoncillo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aidsarmiento/1340098403/) by Adrian Sarmiento (http://www.flickr.com/people/aidsarmiento/), on Flickr Source: en.wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcela_Agoncillo) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 03:09 PM Philippines Best Tanauan Aerial Sports Skydiving Capital of the Philippines Tanauan City, Batangas Philippines Best Tanauan Aerial Sports where in the best spot for sky diving and aerial sports. this is the best . Most people around the world visit the area to have seen the best area where to sky dive. The small town of Tanauan in Batangas is the skydiving capital of the Philippines. The drop zone, between Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano, showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Philippines Best Tanauan Aerial Sports is now ready and waiting for you to experience the best sky high dive ever. 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The Skydiving Center in Tanauan, Batangas presents one of the most spectacular skydiving scenery in the world, with a drop zone between Mount Makiling and Taal Volcano. Source: silwaycruz.blogspot.com (http://silwaycruz.blogspot.com/2011/01/philippines-best-tanauan-aerial-sports.html) and rlbalmaceda.wordpress.com (http://rlbalmaceda.wordpress.com/) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 03:38 PM Mt. 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Field measurements conducted on May 18, 2011 at the western sector inside the Main Crater Lake showed that the water temperature slightly increased from 31.8°C to 32.0°C, the pH value became more slightly acidic decreasing from 2.95 to 2.90 and the water level decreased from 0.2 meter to 0.19 meter. Results of the ground deformation measurement (precise leveling) conducted around the Volcano Island last 26 April - 03 May 2011 showed that the volcano edifice is still inflated as compared with the 05-11 April 2011 survey. Results of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas emission rates measurement conducted last 03-04 May 2011 at Taal Main Crater yielded a value of 2,057 tonnes per day (t/d) as compared with that measured last March 2011 which had a value of 4,750 t/d. However, the obtained value is still higher than the emission rates of 1,875 t/d measured last February 2011. Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by the continuing high emission rate of CO2 being released in the Main Crater Lake and sustained seismic activity. Hence, PHIVOLCS advises the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro (1965 -1977 Eruption Site) are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to human, animals and even cause damage to vegetation. In addition, it is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately relayed to all concerned. Source: http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 05:13 PM The Grotto Rosario, Batangas http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183885_10150151793500350_273633350349_8777621_5182884_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180082_10150151794130350_273633350349_8777630_5712587_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181536_10150151794890350_273633350349_8777650_2501111_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184241_10150151795675350_273633350349_8777666_3307840_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180547_10150151795995350_273633350349_8777674_2157419_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181496_10150151796920350_273633350349_8777702_2413955_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182429_10150151797345350_273633350349_8777711_2827003_n.jpg Images from Rosario Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RosarioBatangas) Source: Rosario Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RosarioBatangas) probinsyano May 21st, 2011, 05:48 PM Lobo Best Kept Treasures Lobo, Batangas Photo by: Donderic Bautro (http://www.pbase.com/donderic/profile) http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69550242.F8TphsTo.jpg Wawa http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69558702.QfrylMvj.jpg Gerthel Beach http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69558953.xHiki2ul.jpg Banalo Beach http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69562380.27PsTBN2.jpg Malabrigo Beach http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69565561.68xkVZCI.jpg Marsol Lake http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69565572.cGpA2Z06.jpg Sub Garden http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69566234.y6yDrIzy.jpg Talahib http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69561950.UBbAKgPt.jpg Gerthel Beach http://i.pbase.com/g6/28/722428/2/69565373.IzFztaVG.jpg Malabrigo Images from Donderic Bautro Photostream (http://www.pbase.com/donderic/lobo_batangas) to www.pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/) Source: www.pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 01:54 AM Wakeboarding in taal Talisay, Batangas Posted by indayguapa (http://www.blogger.com/profile/12202891308848362128) to www.indayguapa.com (http://www.indayguapa.com/2009/02/wakeboarding-in-taal.html) http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SapiHWyjiPI/AAAAAAAAAac/2ZVG-Ketf68/s1600/IMG-3264.jpg The past couple of years wakeboarding is all the rage among watersports lovers, especially with the camarines sur watersports complex gaining popularity not only among locals but international wakeboarders as well. before camsur, lago de oro was the go-to place for wakeboarding. i have never been to lago de oro, i had planned to go but before i had the chance to, i stumbled upon a wonderful place in taal lake to go wakeboarding -- the boardinghouse. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SapirsSdADI/AAAAAAAAAak/r21-YFgJvF0/s1600/IMG-3259.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/Saqc_9b1i4I/AAAAAAAAAeI/CVDpd427aD4/s400/IMG-8117.jpg inconspicuously located along the bank of the talisay side of the lake, with a gorgeous view of taal volcano, this cool getaway is actually a family resthouse. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/Saxw_KiccAI/AAAAAAAAAgU/fPtB6pTnjbw/s800/IMG-3248.jpg http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SaqdBiDjNhI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/yX8tbqmLRr0/s800/talisay-5.jpg The first time i visited the boardinghouse back in december 07 together with my friends, we met mark beltran whose family owns the resthouse. he was also our wakeboarding instructor. he started wakeboarding as a hobby and eventually decided to give wakeboarding lessons and open up their resthouse to guests. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SasOti8KdWI/AAAAAAAAAfc/l3HbHPV4H44/s800/CIMG7422.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SasMai2__DI/AAAAAAAAAeo/qxhpEvTt5RA/s800/Picture-1.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SasMZwc36ZI/AAAAAAAAAeg/7NFDBc9NldQ/s800/IMG-3285.jpg It was fun learning to wakeboard in the boardinghouse, aside from having a very patient and thorough instructor, we were awestruck by the beautiful views while wakeboarding. it also helped that we were learning to wakeboard via speedboat and not via cable because it could adjust to our progress, it also helped that we were on a lake than on salty water, all the falls and tumbling onto the water didn't hurt the eyes that much. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SaqoA4SAjJI/AAAAAAAAAeY/BzLNQ8zugJQ/s800/IMG-3287.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SasOxfgxdLI/AAAAAAAAAf0/X0QpZmoqNqo/s800/IMG-3282.jpg Since there were six of us waiting to wakeboard, and the speedboat should only carry up to five people - 3 students, 1 instructor and 1 driver, the rest of us went kayaking on the lake. they also had sailboats, banana boats, ski bobs and donuts to keep us occupied. those not too fond of the water can even enjoy themselves just lounging around the house and enjoy the fresh air - there's a view deck on the top floor of the house and the viewing deck/porch in front of the house by the lake. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/SaqXgboUkDI/AAAAAAAAAco/lLdGoeHCuo4/s800/porch.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/Saqc79sBFBI/AAAAAAAAAdw/Ag9UfIvxCbo/s800/talisay-4.jpg The boardinghouse is a perfect getaway for an active weekend with friends or a quiet time with the family. its practically only in tagaytay, just a few minutes drive down to the yacht club then its on to an idyllic day by the lake, or weekend if you choose to spend the night at the boardinghouse. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PWzSG1KP5_0/Saqc9PXewBI/AAAAAAAAAd4/S4vHP_3Ok8M/s800/IMG-7965.jpg Images from: indayguapa (http://www.blogger.com/profile/12202891308848362128) to www.indayguapa.com (http://www.indayguapa.com/2009/02/wakeboarding-in-taal.html) Source: www.indayguapa.com (http://www.indayguapa.com/2009/02/wakeboarding-in-taal.html) For more info and reservations, please visit Talisayboardinghouse.multiply.com (talisayboardinghouse.multiply.com/) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 02:10 AM The Talisay Boarding House Talisay, Batangas http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/10/photos/1/500x500/39/DSCI0046.JPG?et=lxfHSm6w7fB%2CGDM7Ffg6FQ&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/12/photos/1/600x600/5/IMG-4615.JPG?et=1MI2Wy2ORQl2uafzHv7Ikw&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/11/photos/1/600x600/8/IMG-4624.JPG?et=hzYkJweHvEpimUSXvE2rVw&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/11/photos/1/600x600/12/IMG-4638.JPG?et=QfkmCDbU6k4afO1E%2CwqKpA&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/10/photos/1/600x600/21/IMG-4670.JPG?et=J8G%2BrAPPbXqcO70uwRNsbg&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/9/photos/1/600x600/37/IMG-4711.JPG?et=YFfPXy3YGBSnoO8znckkLg&nmid=68567329 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/4/photos/5/600x600/10/DSC03261.JPG?et=8TfzGfc90MsPbR9uS8mmxg&nmid=79878764 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/4/photos/5/600x600/11/DSC03264.JPG?et=cmAMIC5ysilnNnDUTvAgng&nmid=79878764 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/11/photos/3/600x600/9/Picture-387.jpg?et=ePXfa2%2CpRPx2RbPrXDqfGg&nmid=68579940 http://multiply.com/mu/talisayboardinghouse/image/14/photos/2/600x600/7/IMG-4750.jpg?et=2U3pjUtvYt6UcW96ABcjbQ&nmid=68571819 Image from Talisayboardinghouse.multiply.com (http://talisayboardinghouse.multiply.com/) to www.multiply.com (http://multiply.com) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 02:57 AM http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fGx2wDrdVc/SA4P9Z7lMPI/AAAAAAAACfs/moGzqFoHHEc/S724/banner-new-8.jpg Mt. Maculot trek Cuenca, Batangas A Testimony of Ivan Henares (http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/08/mt-maculot-trek-in-cuenca-batangas.html) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fGx2wDrdVc/SLwLKZ7bdPI/AAAAAAAAC9A/dhOnFXbe85o/s400/maculot-1.jpg I found myself trekking up another mountain trail today. This time, it was Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas. Maculot is a very popular day trip destination, especially for beginners. Like always, I didn't have much sleep the night before so I dozed off on the way. We passed by the STAR Tollway to Lipa and from there drove to Cuenca which is the next town. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fGx2wDrdVc/SLwLfapV0RI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/s4IOYjxzeOU/s400/maculot-3.jpg It was a really straightforward hike. Most of the trail is covered by trees but as you neared the campsite, cogon grass greets you. It was an unusually sunny day today after several days of non-stop rain so we were quite lucky. Although, it's more tiring hiking under the sun. That's why I always pray for cloud cover especially when the trail is not shaded by trees At the campsite, one is afforded great views of Batangas and Cavite, Batangas Bay, and even Mindoro. You'd be surprised also that halo-halo is available in one of the sari-sari stores at the campsite. And along the way, there are enterprising locals who sell buko juice and other drinks. The best vantage point of course is that of the Rockies, a rocky formation which offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. But you'll have to climb down and up a cliff to get there. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fGx2wDrdVc/SLwLTT_ESCI/AAAAAAAAC9I/Rs_TR5xh6nk/s400/maculot-2.jpg Going down was a breeze. And we were back on the road in no time. For detailed information about Mt. Maculot, check out Pinoy Mountaineer. Images from www.ivanhenares.com (http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/08/mt-maculot-trek-in-cuenca-batangas.html) Source: www.ivanhenares.com (http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/08/mt-maculot-trek-in-cuenca-batangas.html) Note: Ivan Henares is proud to have visited all 80 provinces of the Philippines probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 05:13 AM Mt. Matuod Trek Lian, Batangas http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3581816976_1772395c34.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiogs/3581816976/) matuod (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiogs/3581816976/) by quiogs (http://www.flickr.com/people/quiogs/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5655122169_c2feee10e7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655122169/) Down Hill (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655122169/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5655653256_e74489cd79.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655653256/) Dry Leaf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655653256/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5030/5655590702_bb1232751e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655590702/) High Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655590702/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5655010127_f7f9695cfd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655010127/) Overlooking Sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655010127/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5655562420_2efd0d286d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655562420/) The Strobist Biker (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5655562420/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5654979697_913eae1a7a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5654979697/) The Climb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5654979697/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5654947161_aa6f2a717a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5654947161/) Back Trails (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernieled/5654947161/) by Bernie Led (http://www.flickr.com/people/bernieled/), on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3581006429_4ff9187287.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiogs/3581006429/) matuod (http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiogs/3581006429/) by quiogs (http://www.flickr.com/people/quiogs/), on Flickr xXRwRIkXzFs probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 06:11 AM http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/v141_images//logo.gif Malacanang declares 145th birth anniversary of ‘Hen. Terio’ in Batangas as special non-working day MANILA, May 22 (PNA) -- The Palace declared Monday, May 23, 2011 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Calaca, province of Batangas in celebration of the 145th birth anniversary of General Eleuterio Marasigan. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. signed on May 13 Proclamation No. 167, declaring May 23, 2011 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Calaca. The occasion marks the birth anniversary of General Marasigan, a great Calagueno and patriot of the libertarian struggle in the province of Batangas. "It is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Calaca, Province of Batangas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies," the proclamation said. Marasigan, popularly known as “Heneral Terio,” was a Filipino revolutionary and a patriot of the liberation struggle in the province of Batangas. He was born in Calaca, Batangas on May 23, 1866. He exposed himself to danger during the turbulent days of the Philippine revolution. He organized the Battalion Maluya under the patronage of Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, the so-called "Godmother of Revolutionary Forces." He was designated commander-in-chief of the Batangas revolutionary forces, with General Miguel Malvar as the Secretary of War. Marasigan died with his boots on at the age of 45 on February 8, 1911. (PNA) Source: Positivenewsmedia.Net (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/Malacanang_declares_145th_birth_anniversary_of_Hen_Terio_in_Batangas_as_special_non-working_day.shtml) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 06:22 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif General Eleuterio Gomez Marasigan (1866 - 1911) Calaca, Batangas http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/katerio.jpg General Eleuterio G. Marasigan, popularly called during his time as “Heneral Terio” was born in Calaca, Batangas on May 23, 1866. His parents were Rufino Marasigan and Paula Gomez, both of middle class families. Early in life, he had shown traits of a true leader – extraordinary courage and intellect. He was, however, possessed at times with volatile and mercurial temper. Described as a brave Batangueño, the General exposed himself to danger during the turbulent days of revolution. Gen. Eleutetio G. MarasiganGeneral Marasigan organized the Batallion Maluya under the patronage of a distinguished Batangueña, Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, the Godmother of Revolutionary Forces. This unit had engaged in several skirmishes with Spanish forces under General Nicolas Jamarillo. Likewise, he was designated Commander-on-Chief of Batangas Revolutionary Forces, with General Miguel Malvar as the Secretary of War. “Heneral Terio” died with his boots on at the age of forty-five (45) on February 8, 1911. In recognition of his patriotism and that of the soldiers of Batallion Maluya, his monument now proudly stands in front of the Municipal Building and the major street in our town was named after him. This brief history of General Eleuterio G. Marasigan of Maluya Batallion is, likewise, an eloquent proof of our heritage – that we are independent, nationalist and freedom-loving people. (Excerpts from "Brigadier General Eleuterio G. Marasigan: Beloved Son of Calaca, Organizer and Commander of BATALLION MALUYA from 1896 – 1899" by Atty. Antonio M. Rosales) Source: www.calaca.gov.ph (http://www.calaca.gov.ph/information-mainmenu-82/articles-mainmenu-96/100-general-eleuterio-gomez-marasigan-1866--1911.html) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 06:31 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif THE LIFE AND LOVES OF HENERAL TERIO By: REMIGIO H. BALDOVINO Barangay 5, Poblacion Calaca, Batangas http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/katerio.jpg Calaca a typical town in this province has been blessed with its own hero an outstanding general during the Fil-Hispano War in the person of Eleuterio Gomez Marasigan, popularly known as “Heneral Terio” Being a legitimate son of Calaca; he is our contribution to the pedestal of heroes that made our country’s freedom a reality. As Calaca observes the birthday anniversary of this man whose life was shaped as a shining example of humility and power, dynamic spirit of leadership and unconditional devotion to duty as a citizen, it is but fitting and proper to recall, even briefly, his role as a patriot. “Heneral Terio” is ELEUTERIO GOMEZ MARASIGAN. It was a pleasant twenty-third day of May 1866 when he saw the first light of a beautiful morning to the indescribable joy of his parents, Don Rufino Marasigan or Kabesang Dinoy and Donya Paula Gomez or Kabesang Paula. After three days, he was baptized. His parents were both natives of Calaca and belonged to the middle class family. At an early age, Terio had shown love for birds and fowls, so much so that when he accidentally caught a parrot, which could not fly, because of small wound beneath its left wing, he hurriedly made a bamboo cage and kept the poor bird in it after applying herbal medicine on the wounded part. He treated and took good care of his pet until it gained its strength. Many times, he would leave his playmates in the yard to see to it that his parrot was still in the cage. Moreover, one afternoon he got mad when he discovered that pet had flown away when somebody in the house had left the cage door open. Even if he did not cry aloud, his refusal to eat his meal showed that he was so sad over the loss of the parrot. For several days, he would sit by the window and would nail his eyes at the branches of a lone Chico tree opposite their kitchen hoping that he would find again his lost pet. It took several days to forget the parrot, but occasionally, he would glance at the empty cage hanging in the balcony of their house. Even at any early age, Terio had learned the value of a budgeted time. He himself set the time strictly for work and for play. Even when his playmates came to his yard to play with him, he made polite excuses to continue his work in the house previously assigned to him by his parents. He would only play with them after the assigned task was finished. In contrast, however he would not leave his playmates in the yard and the game they were playing just because either of his parents was calling to the top or his or her voice for an errand or for a work assignment, In short, he played to his satisfaction during playtime, and worked diligently and continuously during work period. His boyhood was colorful. He fought with other children especially when his playmates were involved. Most of his fight were not of his playmates were not of his own making but just for the sake of companionship. In addition, even when his playmates were at fault, he would challenge all the boys of the opposite group in the defense of his group. Such was the nature of young Terio. He would not allow his rivals to outfight his playmates, and his group took pride in having Terio as their leader. Terio was not spared in the craze for serenades during his manhood days; he loved to go with young sters in the neighborhood to serenade young “dalagitas” in the nearby barrios. He sang in the “haranas”. On several occasions, he would then court the young ladies his “barkadas’ had serenaded. And more often than not, he would always emerge triumphant, partly, his love affairs won for him true and faithful companions. Educationally successful, Terio could not be considered one, although he had the opportunity to study in several schools of higher learning. This could be attributed to the fact that the growing political difference between the Spanish colonizers and the freedom loving Filipinos had reached the crucial point and revolution was inevitable. Anger with the abusive Spanish officials made the Filipinos more vigilant. Time had come for the Filipinos to defer educational profits until such time that abuses committed by the Spaniards were put to an end, not thru peaceful negotiations but to the point of the sword. Locally, young Terio was not spared. He too had decided to take up arms against the Spaniards. With the handful loyal followers and sympathizers, he organized the battalion “Maluya” Strict adherence to the belief that the Filipinos never” turned their backs against the wall, he led his loyal men to start the flight against the Spaniards in the local scenario. As if God was always with him and his men, his encounters with the Spanish forces were triumphantly undertaken. Consecutive victories had been earned and consequently, the Spanish force experienced a great set back in the organization. However, General Terio’s troop almost fell into a trap of uncertain future due to lack of welfare materials. Circumstances demanded that they had to give up the fight, because he understood that it would be very impossible to always rely on the economically well-off citizens. Despite the many victories he won in the campaign against the Spaniards, he realized that his ally in the struggle to liberate the masses in the local scene was not the Spanish-oriented intelligentsia or the wealthy but the common person. When great desperation about the condition of General Eleuterio’s battalion almost reached its peak, and then suddenly came the unexpected support from Donya Gliceria Marella, a wealthy woman from Taal who was greatly impressed by the remarkable triumph of his force. She unconditionally sent financial and material support to General Terio’s men. She obligated herself to see to it that the troop was properly clothed and equipped with enough ammunition to ensure additional victories for the rebels. This self-imposed obligation was not exclusively done for General Eleuterio’s troop but was also extended to other known troops in the province struggling to end Spanish abuses. After the Luzon campaign, he joined the expeditionary forces for the Visayas. He saw action in the province of Capiz, Antique and Iloilo. While undertaking the campaign against the Spaniards in these places, another foreign enemy entered the revolutionary scene. This time they had to face the American forces. However, their strength was no match against the Americans, later the expeditionary force surrender to the American authorities. They were sent back to Batangas, but upon reaching the port. They were not freed right away. There were held captives in a concentration camp because the American soldiers feared General Eleuterio and his men might join General Malvar’s force who at the time of negotiations continued his stubborn resistance against the Americans. Finally, General Terio and his men were freed and were allowed to go home. Unfortunately, Donya Gliceria Marella or Ka Eryang was placed under house arrest. American soldiers heavily guarded her house. General Eleuterio Gomez Marasigan was married to Nathalia Sale. They had three children, namely Mariano Gabriel and Remidios. Mariano died while young. He was eldest. Gabriel the second son was a dentist and was married to Socorro Agoncillo, a close relative of the wife of General Emilio Aguinaldo. Remedios, the youngest, was married to former Calaca Elementary School teacher Mr. Vicente Rosales. Out of wedlock to another woman, the general had another son who was named Felix Marasigan. General terio died on February 8, 1911 t the age of forty-five. In recognition of his heroic exploits, a major street in Calaca was named after him. A monument erected in his honor during the incumbency of the last Alcalde under the Commonwealth government, Dr. Bernado Macatangay. General Eleuterio G. Marasigan is dead but his town mates will never forget his greatness. His fruitful life continues to dwell in the hearts of the people of Calaca whom he had loved and served so well. Source:http://pinoyhistory.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=othereras&action=print&thread=958 probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 06:40 AM http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy77/jovitbalayan81/1306153562_7ae18bad_1306153562.gif Act of the capitulation of the Spanish forces in Batangas to the Philippine Revolutionary Army, 12 June 1898 (Acta de Capitulacion de las fuerza españolas destacadas en la provincia de Batangas a las fuerzas del Ejercito Filipino.) http://www.calaca.gov.ph/images/stories/information/katerio.jpg The fall of Cavite to the Filipino revolutionary forces demoralized the Spanish forces in many neighboring provinces. Batangas was the next to fall to the Filipino forces. The collapse of the Spanish forces in Batangas strengthened further the revolution as the Spanish surrenders brought more arms to the Filipino forces. Written by Luis Camara Dery, Ph. D. Minutes of capitulation of Spanish forces stationed in the province of Batangas to Philippine Army forces [Act of the capitulation of the Spanish forces in Batangas to the Philippine Revolutionary Army, 12 June 1898] Eleuterio MarasiganJulian Velasquez and Leon Peaceful Marasigan, Eleuterio; Julian Velasquez, and Leon Peaceful. "Act of Surrender of the Spanish forces stationed in the province of Batangas to Philippine Army forces." [Act of the capitulation of the Spanish forces in Batangas to the Philippine Revolutionary Army, 12 June 1898], Lipa, Batangas, 12 June 1898. Translated from the original Spanish text by John R. M. Taylor. Folder No. 100, Document No. 3, Roll No. 10 of the Philippine Revolutionary Records EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Fall of Cavite to the Filipino revolutionary forces Demoralized the Spanish forces in many neighboring provinces. Batangas was the next to fall to the Filipino forces. The Collapse of the Spanish forces in Batangas Strengthen further the revolution as the Spanish brought more arms surrenders to the Filipino forces. Written by Luis Camara Dery, Ph. D. [Original Spanish text] Sor. D. Eleuterio Marasigan, Commanding General of Philippine troops in Batangas. I received your friendly letter as head of these forces at being discharged, Colonel Rodriguez Navas Lord and I have to say in reply to V. I regret as the first effusion of blood but as treatment of those who called us yesterday Vds. his brothers but duty military forces that we accommodate our Vds. we propose. This is without prejudice to recognize as the good will that it will undoubtedly guide and gose make war more humane. It is a gentleman and military as I answer your letter of today. Lipa, June 16, 1898. Francisco Nava Commander King Sor. D. Eleuterio Marasigan, Commanding General of Philippine troops in Batangas. As an extension to my response yesterday to the attentive notice of V. and completely trusting in his word of honor, upon receipt of the reply of the latter. He hoisted the white flag in order to cease hostilities and can pass the headquarters for Emissaries commissioned by my tartare means that both leading to the end we propose, which is to avoid useless bloodshed. Lipa, June 17, 1898 Francisco Nava Commander King Sor. D. Eleuterio Marasigan, Commanding General of Philippine troops in Batangas. Very Sor. Mio: I had the pleasure to receive your kind letter this afternoon. The bearers of this letter Captain D. Angel Rodriguez del Barrio, 1st Lt. D. Francisco Garcia Saavedra and the 2nd Medical D. Santos Rubiano, go to the headquarters commissioners to agree on the basis of humanitarian parliament in order that both our purpose. Return your warm greeting and left of V. affirm. S.S.Q.B.S.M.S. Francisco Nava de Rey Minutes of capitulation of Spanish forces stationed in the province of Batangas to Philippine Army forces. At the head of the Batangas Province June ten thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight: meeting the Commander in Chief of Army operations in the same province Filipino Don Eleuterio Marasigan and Lt. Col. Don Velasquez rasta first commander of the Spanish military in this header, entering military operations in the same Philippine troops and finding himself completely unable to Spanish Head resistance due to the great superiority in number of force invasion which also has elements of war and the lack of resources, in view of being blocked all the ports of Philippine territory, also taking into account that there are large numbers of sick soldiers many women and children focused on the force, to cut off effusion of blood after the said Chief invitadop to parliament through the prefect Lord in a letter that was good enough to guide the commander in chief on the night of the current eight agreed to the surrender of the square under the following conditions: 1. Spanish Leader expresses that makes the surrender of the plaza for the reasons nswers. 2. To respect the lives and interests of all, deal with due consideration for these cases requires that the law of nations and in accordance with the Proclamation by the Dictatorial Government. 3. That by the Head of the Spanish command to hand over the province as well as money boxes and other dependencies of every civilian and military employee properly delivered. 4. Likewise the Spanish Chief to hand over all weapons and other war supplies, the detachment must evacuate immediately and then will be conducted after those who want to board a steam Cavite giving them personal assurances necessary. 5. And last: The surrender of arms belonging to verify each soldier on the beach at this port before boarding the boat that takes them on board so as to provide the Commander in Chief of operations pursuant to this agreement being held hostage on board steam, meanwhile takes place the arms shipment and delivery of Lieutenant Colonel D. Julian Velasquez and the Civil Guard Commander D. Jose S. Famo and retain these officers and their swords placed on the belt and revolvers without munic ions that will be all packed and delivered during the trip as head of the expedition. Thus terminated the measure-spanning this Act by signing the duplicate in Chief of the Philippine forces and the said Chief of the Spanish forces, all of which I, the Secretary Don Leon Peaceful certify. Eleuterio Marasigan Julian Velasquez Leon Peaceful Source: General Eleuterio Gomez Marasigan (http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=338405166772&topic=13487) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 07:57 AM Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club Nasugbu, Batangas Imagine the comforts and conveniences of a full-service country club, set amidst a breathtaking natural seaside environment. The Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club is the centerpiece amenity of the Pico de Loro Cove community. 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The triathlon race, which covered a 1.25-km swim on crystal tranquil waters, a 35-km bike ride along breathtaking hilly terrains, and 8-km run amid overwhelming natural landscape drew over a hundred entries with majority coming from the business sector. Guests and participants headed to the Balinese-decorated Brisa Open Bar after the sweltering and strenuous day to unwind and witness the awarding ceremonies. VFT1jrB10kA&feature=player_embedded Hamilo Coast’s Elizabeth Sy (center) handed the over-all race champion Peter Gonzalez (left) and female division winner Camilla Brooks (right) with a surprise one-year honorary Pico de Loro membership free of monthly dues. - Press release issued on behalf of Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club by Ysmael Moyer Valenzuela & Associates, Inc. Source: www.hamilocoast.com (http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/index.php?p=1118) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 08:11 AM http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/lifestyle/picoLogo.jpg Ex-nat'l coach tops Pico de Loro triathlon Nasugbu, Batangas Former national coach Peter Gonzalez came out of the water third, quickly grabbed the lead in the cycling stage, and then cruised in the running phase to rule the inaugural Pico De Loro triathlon Saturday at the picturesque cove resort here. The 41-year-old Gonzalez, who coached the national triathlon team in two Southeast Asian Games, found strong competition in former Philippine Sports Commission chair and Olympic swimmer Eric Buhain and former national tanker Guy Concepcion in the placid waters of Hamilo Coast. But Gonzales caught up with the two swim greats in the first hilly portion of the bike leg and forged ahead for good. “I looked at the start list and saw the strong contenders,” said Gonzalez, who bucked an ACL injury. “I’m not an exceptional swimmer, I just did a balanced attack.” Gonzalez, representing Bike King, was the only one from among 100 entries to finish the shortened triathlon race (1.25 km swim, 35K bike and 8K run) in under two hours, clocking one hour, 58 minutes and 54.74 seconds. The Olympic standard distances are 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. Camilla Brooks, also of Bike King, timed 2:23:37 to bag the women’s overall crown apart from topping the female 30-34 age-group category. Christopher Allison of Polo Tri dominated the 18-29 age group and was second overall (2:03:31). Gonzalez also ruled his 40-45 age-group, where Concepcion placed second (2:13:24). Buhain failed to make the top three. Elizabeth Sy of Costa del Hamilo Inc. fired the starting gun in the event sponsored by Rexona, Rudy Project, Speedo, Vikram 5 Venger, Sun Coat, Chef Tony, Coca-Cola and Taal Vista. Polo Tri Super Studs clocked an aggregate time 2:18:25 to bag the relay event, beating Team Pico 3 (2:19:28) and Team Smeg (2:28:20). Source: www.hamilocoast.com (http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/index.php?p=1118) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 08:19 AM http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/Pico_Tri_final-logo.jpg Gonzalez beats all comers in Pico de Loro Triathlon April 28, 2011 http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/613/spo2f.jpg NASUGBU, Philippines – He doesn’t consider himself an exceptional swimmer, biker or runner. But with a well-balanced approach, he knew he could beat them all. “I’m not exceptional. So, I had to balance them all,” said Peter Gonzalez who emerged the overall champion in the first Pico Tri Invitational last Saturday. “The first thing I did was to check the start list, and see who was on it, see who was strong,” added Gonzalez, 41, former coach of the Philippine triathlon team. Well, he turned out to be the strongest of them all, clocking one hour, 58 minutes, 54.74 seconds. His teammate at Bike King – Camilla Brooks – was the top female at 2:23:27.82. They both received a warm round of applause from their hosts and fellow participants during the post-race dinner party at the candle-lit, Bali-inspired Brissa Bar. It was the first triathlon race held at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, a world-class hideaway carved by SM Land out of the picturesque Hamilo Coast of Batangas. Certainly it won’t be the last, based on the success of the inaugural event sponsored by The Philippine STAR, Rexona, Rudy Project, Speedo, Vibram, Sun Coast, Chef Tony, Coca-Cola and Taal Vista. Over a hundred participants, mostly from the business sector, and kids aged 10 and above, answered the starting gun fired by SM’s Elizabeth Sy, at around 2:30 p.m., under the blazing sun. The race consisted of a 1.2 km swim, 35 km bike and 8 km run, including a very challenging up-and-down course that made it doubly hard for all the participants. The field included noted swimmers like Guy Concepcio and Eric Buhain, the former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission and once hailed as Southeast Asia’s best athlete. Concepcion and Buhain came out of the water first, just seconds apart. They were followed by Gonzalez, who eventually took the lead somewhere along the bike route. Gonzalez crossed the finish line by himself, hardly showing any ill effects of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury on his right knee, suffered early last year while playing basketball. Prior to the race, Buhain made a lot of heads turn, not because people knew him as the SEA Games gold medalist but because of his brand-new look. From as heavy as 245 lb, he’s now down to 185 lb. He took up cycling in 2009 and eventually got into triathlon, losing a lot of weight, looking younger and feeling stronger in the process. He finished fourth in his first triathlon (age group 40-44) last year in Subic, and laughed hard when told he looked fit for the next SEA Games in Indonesia in November. Buhain did not land in the top three of his group here, and was happy to trail Gonzalez, Concepcion (2:13:14.91) and Gregory Maranon (2:22:21.07) during the race. Source: “Mahirap dito. Madaming malalakas (It’s tough here. The field is strong),” said Buhain, who came with his wife, former congresswoman of the first district of Batangas. The other winners in the men’s division were Joel Ferrer (55-above), Eduardo Francisco (50-54), Anthony Welsh (45-49), Levy Ang (35-39), Andy Leuterio (30-34) and Chrisopher Allison (18-29). In the women’s side, sharing the honors and making heads turn as well were Rosalina Joson (45-49), Fiona Ottiger (40-44), Meshelle Villanueva (35-39) and Bea Locsin (18-29). In the team relay competition, Polo Tri Super Studs won all the bragging rights, followed closely by Team Pico 3 and Team SMEG. Now everybody’s looking forward to the next race at Pico. Source: www.hamilocoast.com (http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/index.php?p=1118) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 12:27 PM http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/lifestyle/picoLogo.jpg Environmental Efforts at Hamilo Coast Since its inception, Hamilo Coast, SM Land’s premier leisure destination development in Nasugbu, Batangas, has already been deliberately and consistently active in promoting environmental conservation efforts toward sustainable development. These efforts focus on long-term plans in three specific areas: coastal resource management, solid waste management, and in finding renewable sources of energy. Hamilo Coast Sends Off Record Number of Pawikan Hatchlings Last September, Hamilo Coast’s estate management team, together with WWF-Philippines safely released a total of 126 green sea turtles hatched in Etayo Cove, one of Hamilo Coast’s three marine protected areas in Nasugbu. Marine protected areas are areas where fishing is limited or restricted to ensure propagation of marine life. The said release is the sixth and largest pawikan hatchling release since 2008. Recent releases included that of other types such as Olive Ridley and Hawksbill species. Together with green sea turtles, these species are already listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To date, Hamilo Coast has successfully released a record number of 469 hatchlings. Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world—ranging from two to six feet in length, and 200 to 600 lbs during adulthood. They spend most of their lives in the warm and shallow waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and only come on shore to nest. Pepsi Contributes to International Coastal Cleanup Day To commemorate this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day, Hamilo Coast partnered with Pepsi Co. Philippines to participate in its Ayos Pinas! Campaign. A hundred youth volunteers were enlisted to help clean the coastline of Nasugbu, Batangas, including three of Hamilo Coast’s marine protected areas—Pico de Loro, Santelmo, and Etayo Coves. The campaign aims to actively involve the Filipino youth in environmental conservation efforts in the country. http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/pawikan%20and%20coastal%20cleanup%202010/coastal%201.jpg Pepsi Ayos Pinas! youth volunteers successfully gathered 215 kilos of debris along the shores of Nasugbu, Batangas. Renewable Energy at Pico de Loro The Hamilo Coast estate management team is also pioneering several initiatives to utilize alternative sources of energy in Pico de Loro, the maiden residential and club community in Hamilo. Efforts include the installation of solar-assisted air conditioning units in Pico Point, Hamilo Coast’s visitors’ center; conversion of entrance way lamps into energy-efficient LED lighting; and installation of solar energy panels to eventually serve as a main power source for Pico de Loro’s lighting needs. http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/pawikan%20and%20coastal%20cleanup%202010/solar_1.jpg Solar panels were installed at Pico de Loro to power its street lights. This is an initial endeavor in line with Hamilo Coast’s continuous and long-term commitment to explore and utilize alternative sources of energy within the development. http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/pawikan%20and%20coastal%20cleanup%202010/solar_3.jpg http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/uploads/image/pawikan%20and%20coastal%20cleanup%202010/solar_2.jpg Source: www.hamilocoast.com (http://www.hamilocoast.com/hamilo/index.php?p=1218&type=2&sec=96&aid=7470) probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 12:38 PM http://en.wikipilipinas.org/images/d/d9/Studio_23logo.jpg CdKRLIT1YGo&feature=player_embedded Watch out!! Studio 23 will be airing Where's Tony's Boy Pahid sa Batangas on May 23, 11:30 PM probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 12:47 PM http://images.gmanews.tv/header/v2/gmanewsonlinelogo.jpg Cop, companion drown in Batangas resort — police 05/22/2011 | 04:07 PM Email the Editor Print Share This A policeman and a female companion drowned Saturday in a beach resort in Batangas province, but only the body of the woman has been recovered so far, a police report said Sunday. The report identified the two as Zaldy Lamsis, 35, a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s Police Security and Protection Group, and businesswoman Midori Abalos, 34. Both were from Baguio City. The two drowned after diving at 4:19 p.m. at Planet Dive Resort in Sitio Balanoy in Barangay San Teodoro in Mabini, Batangas, the police report said. “The body of Midori Abalos was recovered by banker of Sea Spring Dive Resort… more or less 30 meters from the shoreline and was brought at Mabini General Hospital but expired while undergoing medical treatment by attending physician," the report said. Lamsis’ body, however, has yet to be recovered as of posting time. Mr. Joey Fullon, co-owner of the resort, has initiated retrieval operation and enlisted the service of dive masters from Manila led by Antonio “Toni Boy" Omciaco to retrieve Lamsis’ body. “Operation lasted at around 7:30 p.m. of same date and to be continued [Sunday] morning," the report said. Authorities have already coordinated with the PNP Maritime, Philippine Coast Guard, Bantay Dagat and Dive Guide Association of Mabini War Made for retrieval of the missing victim. — Andreo Calonzo/KBK, GMA News Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221308/regions/cop-companion-drown-in-batangas-resort-police probinsyano May 22nd, 2011, 01:00 PM http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/templates/phivolcs_template2011/images/header_inner_bg.jpg TAAL VOLCANO BULLETIN, 22 May 2011, 8:00 A.M. Sunday, 22 May 2011 05:18 Taal Volcano’s (14.0000°N, 120.9833°E) seismic network recorded five (5) volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. Field measurements conducted on18 May 2011 at the western sector inside the Main Crater Lake showed that the water temperature slightly increased from 31.8°C to 32.0°C, the pH value became more slightly acidic decreasing from 2.95 to 2.90 and the water level decreased from 0.2 meter to 0.19 meter. Results of the ground deformation measurement (precise leveling) conducted around the Volcano Island last 26 April - 03 May 2011 showed that the volcano edifice is still inflated as compared with the 05-11 April 2011 survey. Results of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas emission rates measurement conducted last 03-04 May 2011 at Taal Main Crater yielded a value of 2,057 tonnes per day (t/d) as compared with that measured last March 2011 which had a value of 4,750 t/d. However, the obtained value is still higher than the emission rates of 1,875 t/d measured last February 2011. Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by the continuing high emission rate of CO2 being released in the Main Crater Lake and sustained seismic activity. Hence, PHIVOLCS advises the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro (1965-1977 Eruption Site) are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to human, animals and even cause damage to vegetation. In addition, it is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately relayed to all concerned. 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Sunday, with the quake being felt in Metro Manila and Central Luzon. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was recorded at 12:42 a.m. Monday, and was tectonic in origin. In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake's epicenter was located at 18 km northwest of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. Phivolcs said the quake was felt at: Intensity IV (moderately strong): Ilijan, Batangas Intensity III (weak): Tagaytay City; Malate, Manila; Puerto Galera; Alabang, Muntinlupa; Clark, Pampanga Intensity II (slightly felt): Malolos, Bulacan Intensity I (scarcely perceptible): Nichols, Pasay No damage or aftershock was expected from the quake, Phivolcs said. At about 11:20 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude-2.9 quake was recorded at 46 km northeast of Mamburao. GenSan quake Meanwhile, a magnitude-5.3 quake rocked General Santos City in Mindanao before dawn Monday, but no damage or aftershock was expected. Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 3:08 a.m., with the epicenter at 75 km southeast of General Santos City. — RSJ, GMA News Source:http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221345/regions/phivolcs-magnitude-57-quake-hits-occ-mindoro probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 03:22 AM http://chuvachienes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/1191602431-abs-cbn-logo.gif Shell allots $1.1B for Malampaya dev't project abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 05/23/2011 7:41 AM MANILA, Philippines - The Shell Group of Companies in the Philippines, the local arm of Royal Dutch Shell Plc., has programmed $1.1 billion in funds development the next phase of the Malampaya gas project, chairman Edgar Chua told reporters. In an interview, the Shell official made it clear that the budget will be spent over the next three years to fund development works for the second phase of Malampaya. This amount is on top of the planned investments for its downstream or retail business. Chua said his company usually spend P2 billion to P3 billion every year. Chua noted that the annual budget for its downstream business covers expenses in maintaining the storage facilities, upgrade or improve the refinery facility as well as to put up or refurbish retail stations. For the refinery, Chua said they continue to pour in investments in reliability. In another development, Chua said they are also interested in helping the Government in setting the needed infrastructure for the import of liquefied natural gas into the country. “We are interested in seeing how we can participate in the LNG program of the government, and we have always been looking at coming in with potential local partners, if we [decide to] participate,” Chua said. For an LNG infrastructure, he added that facilities and pipelines must be imported and a power plant needs to be built. “So for us, our interest is primarily on supplying the LNG or import facility and the other needed infrastructure, particularly the regasification units and its pipeline as well,” Chua said. Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras earlier said the department expects to bid out liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) it has laid down by early next year. Almendras said the technical feasibility studies for LNG facilities of the Japan International Cooperation Agency for Luzon and of the World Bank for Mindanao are expected to be finished by September. The World Bank, in particular, wants a study that will determine the volume or capacity of LNG facilities that can be put up in Mindanao. Upon completion of the master plan, Almendras said it will take them three months to prepare the terms of reference for the LNG projects to be bid out to investors. “We really hope to bid out it by early next year,” he said. As it is, Almendras said there are a lot of interested investors and it’s good to have a lot of interested investors for competition. Almendras declined to name the investors but said the investors are American, European, Italian and Japanese companies interested to put up the pipeline that will Almendras quickly admitted though that China’s recent signing for a huge LNG contract with Australia bother him a bit. “I hope there will be left on our plate, though I’m also confident that there still is something left for us as there is still a lot of LNG suppliers. But of course, pricing will be affected,” he said. Almendras said LNG prices have recently gone up because of Japan. The Japanese are building 600 megawatts of LNG generation facilities, which is expected to come on stream in the next two to three months. Almendras earlier said the government is set to bid out the Batangas-Manila gas pipeline (Batman 1) project and the LNG regasification and receiving facilities. The proposed 100-km Batman 1 pipeline, initially estimated to cost around $100 million, is supposed to run from the Malampaya gas project in Batangas to Sucat, Paraéaque but government now wants it to run up to Quirino using “road right of ways.” “The pipeline would cost half a billion dollars, the regasification and receiving units would probably cost around $700 million to $800 million. We will bid it out. We’re going to get the best possible deal for the government,” he said. Almendras pointed out that the Philippine National Oil Co. can form a joint venture with the winning bidder because it owns the franchise for the pipeline. “As far as the receiving and regasification facilities are concerned, it’s going to be done through Public-Private Partnership, which has already attracted a number of groups already,” Almendras said. Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/05/22/11/shell-allots-11b-malampaya-dev%E2%80%99t-project probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 03:32 AM http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/wp-content/themes/Wp-Adv-Newspaper/images/logo.png Shell eyes P3B capex in 2011 Posted by admin on May 22nd, 2011 and filed under Business. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., the country’s second largest oil player, may spend around P3 billion for its capital expenditure this year. Shell country chairman Edgar Chua said the bulk of the capex would be spent for expansion and upgrade of the company’s oil depot, retail stations and refinery. “We are looking to continue putting investment on reliability,” he added. Chua said that on top of the P2 billion to P3 billion capex budget for downstream business, the Shell group will spend US$ 1.1 billion for its upstream oil exploration business for the next three years. Shell owns a 110,000 barrels per day refinery in Tabangao, Batangas. Chua said earlier the Batangas refinery requires additional investment but they are still waiting for the results of their refinery study. “These are issues which need to be sorted out. Though we have been studying for a long time, but things continue to be changing,” he said. Shell’s retail stations account for about 34 percent of the domestic fuel market. The company also supplies 33 percent of the demand of power plants for power generation, including that of the National Power Corp.; 17.2 percent of the entire aviation fuels market; 24.6 percent of the marine transport market; and 70.2 percent of the demand for bitumen by contractors engaged in road works. Source: http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/business/shell-eyes-p3b-capex-in-2011/ probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 03:49 AM http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/templates/phivolcs_template2011/images/header_inner_bg.jpg TAAL VOLCANO BULLETIN 23 May 2011 8:00 A.M. Monday, 23 May 2011 07:15 Taal Volcano’s (14.0000°N, 120.9833°E) seismic network recorded six (6) volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. Two (2) of these events were felt with intensities of 3 and 2 at 1406H and 1416H, respectively. Field measurements conducted on 18 May 2011 at the western sector inside the Main Crater Lake showed that the water temperature slightly increased from 31.8°C to 32.0°C, the pH value became more slightly acidic decreasing from 2.95 to 2.90 and the water level decreased from 0.2 meter to 0.19 meter. Results of the ground deformation survey (precise leveling) conducted around the Volcano Island last 26 April - 03 May 2011 showed that the volcano edifice inflated slightly relative to the 05-11 April 2011 survey. Measurement of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas emission rates last 03-04 May 2011 at Taal Main Crater yielded a lower value of 2,057 tonnes per day (t/d) compared with that measured last March 2011 which had a value of 4,750 t/d. However, the obtained value is still higher than the emission rates of 1,875 t/d measured last February 2011. Alert Level 2 is still in effect over Taal Volcano, with the interpretation that magma has been intruding towards the surface, as manifested by the continuing high emission rate of CO2 being released in the Main Crater Lake and sustained seismic activity. Hence, PHIVOLCS advises the public that the Main Crater, Daang Kastila Trail and Mt. Tabaro (1965-1977 Eruption Site) are strictly off-limits because sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. Breathing air with high concentration of toxic gases can be lethal to human, animals and even cause damage to vegetation. In addition, it is reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Taal Volcano’s activity and any new significant development will be immediately relayed to all concerned. DOST-PHIVOLCS Source: http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 04:41 AM http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQctYaoEhQpXvn17JyZFCYbloGAQKlw2AVVDqbjkG4unh1L-Pe9Hu2pRw AHYD Training May 11, 2011 Public Information Office Isang division ng City Health Office ang nakakatulong sa mga kabataan upang tulungan silang makilala ng lubusan ang sarili, makihalubilo sa komunidad at mamuhay ng ayos kasama ang pamilya. Ang Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program ng Population Program Division na nagsasagawa ng regular trainings para sa mga kabataan ay isang epektibong paraan para makatulong ng mga magulang na nag-nanais na mahubog ang mga kabataan lalo na ang mga naliligaw ng landas. Sa darating na May 13-14 ay magsasagawa ulit nito na gaganapin sa I&E Laydown and Team-building Facilities. Mga kabataang nasa edad 15-21 taong gulang ang maaaring sumailalaim sa training na ito. inaasahan na dadalo dito ang may 100 participants. Noong nakaraang Marso ay may 300 kabataan buhat sa dalawang grupo ang nagsagawa nito mula sa Batangas State University at upland barangays ng lunsod. Limang Module ang dini-discuss dito tulad ng Me and Myself, Me and My Significant Other, Threats and Risks Confronting Adolescents, Leadership at Me and My Community. Ani Rosa Verginia B. Castillo, Population Program Officer II at Training Coordinator ng AHYDP, natutuwa siya at maraming kabataan ang nais dumalo sa mga trainings na ito. Isinalaysay din niya na kahit papaano ay nararamdaman niya ang attachment sa mga teen-agers pagkatapos ng trainings. Siya rin ang takbuhan ng ilang mga magulang kapag may problema sa anak. Idinagdag pa niya na ilan sa mga nagiging problema ng mga kabataan kaya naliligaw ng landas ay may problema sa magulang, peer at environment. Katulong rin ng PopCom ang SK Federation President at mga SK officers ng pitong barangay tulad ng Ambulong, Sta. Rita Aplaya, Malibayo, Sampaga, Soro-Soro Ibaba at San Miguel at Brgy 4 ng sumailalim sila sa Trainor's Training on Adolescent Health sa Pranjetto Hills, Tanay, Rizal sa pagbibigay ng ganitong klase ng training para sa mga kabataan. Maaari rin bumusita sa AHYDP, isang close group sa facebook account para sa ilang impormasyon ukol dito. (Dimpy Lontoc- Matienzo, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_474.htm probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 04:43 AM http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQctYaoEhQpXvn17JyZFCYbloGAQKlw2AVVDqbjkG4unh1L-Pe9Hu2pRw Basic Knowledge on Project Documentation Seminar-Workshop Isang 2-day seminar-workshop hinggil sa basic knowledge on project documentation ang isinagawa ng Batangas City Nutrition Council sa humigit kumulang 40 barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) mula sa iba't-ibang barangay sa lungsod noong ika- 12 ng Mayo. Ito ay ginanap sa Teachers Conference Center (TCC). Ayon kay Lucy Manalo, Nutrition Officer ng City Health Office (CHO) layunin ng nasabing workshop na maturuan ang mga BNS ng tamang pamamaraan ng paggawa ng documentation dahil ito umano ang hinahanap ng Nutrition Evaluator. Ilan sa mga tungkulin ng 140 BNS ng lunsod ay ang pagkuha ng timbang, pagsasagawa ng nutrition counseling (mother's class), pagbibigay ng garantisadong pambata (Vit. A at deworming) at pakikipag-coordinate sa mga barangay officials tungkol sa pagtatanim at paglilinis ng kapaligiran. Oktubre ng nakaraang taon isinagawa ang workshop para sa unang batch na dinaluhan ng may 40 BNS. Ayon naman kay Virginia Mendoza, BNS ng Brgy. Cuta, mahalaga para sa kanila ng naturang pagsasanay sapagkat dito umano bina-base ang magiging gawain bilang isang BNS at nalalaman din nila dito ang mga kalagayang pangkalusugan ng kanilang mga kabarangay tulad ng mga buntis, bagong panganak, mga batang dapat mabigyan ng bakuna at mga inang nagpapasuso. Nagsilbing resource speaker ng workshop si Letty C. Chua, hepe ng Public Information Office. Samantala, tinalakay ni Chua ang 4Ws o ang What, When, Where at Why upang maiulat ng spesipiko ang mga nagawa ng isang BNS. Iprinesenta niya ang format o Post Activity Report batay sa ibinigay ng taga-NEDA ng Reginal Evaluators. Kabilang dito ang datos tulad ng titulo ng Activity, oras, petsa at ang bilang ng recipients. Halimbawa bilang ng natimbang, naturukan, napakain ng nutritious food. Ani Chua, ito ay kailangang pirmado ng BNS at pinagtibay ng isang opisyal ng barangay. Isinagawa ang workshop o actual monitoring ng report pagkatapos ng lecture. Para sa 2010 evaluation, napagkasunduan na ire-recall ng mga BNS ang kanilang diary. Ang diary ang ginagamit ng BNS sa pagre-record ng kanilang aktibidades. Ipoporma nila ito sa bagong format at isusumite sa Nutrition Office sa o bago sumapit ang ika-25 ng Mayo. Isa itong batayan sa pagpili ng Outstanding BNS. May nakalaang cash prizes sa mapipili. Nakatakdang bumisita ang Regional Evaluators ng Regional Nutrition Council sa ika-7 ng Hunyo para sa 2010 accomplishment ng Batangas City sa nutrition management. Nakamit ng lunsod ang 3rd Place noong 2009 sa Region IV. (Dimpy Lontoc-Matienzo & Letty C. Chua, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_475.htm probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 04:47 AM http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQctYaoEhQpXvn17JyZFCYbloGAQKlw2AVVDqbjkG4unh1L-Pe9Hu2pRw New BFP - Tradio Public Information Office May 09, 2011 Nagbalik bilang fire marshall ng Batangas City si Supt. Rommel Tradio ngayong May 9 kapalit ng dating hepe ng Bureau of Fire Prtection na si Geranndie Agonos. Unang nagsilbing fire marshall ng lungsod si Tradio sa loob ng tatlong taon. Nanungkulan din siya bilang chief ng Regional Operations Division ng BFP sa Region IV. Ayon kay Tradio, isang malaking karangalan na muling maglingkod sa lungsod at hangad niya na maipagpatuloy ang kanyang mga programang sinimulan noon partikular ang mga community- based response sa sunog at iba pang kalamidad. Malaking tulong aniya ang komunidad sa kakulangan ng bumbero sa bansa. Sinabi rin niya na palalakasin pa ang kakayahan ng mga volunteer groups sa fire fighting, rescue at emergency medical services at fire prevention. Hinikayat din ni Tradio ang pakikiisa ng lahat ng sector na makiisa sa mga programa ng kanilang tanggapan para sa kaligtasan at kahandaan sa kalamidad at sakuna. (Ronna E. Contreras, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_472.htm probinsyano May 23rd, 2011, 04:50 AM http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQctYaoEhQpXvn17JyZFCYbloGAQKlw2AVVDqbjkG4unh1L-Pe9Hu2pRw Catering Seminar Public Information Office May 12, 2011 Likas sa mga Batangueno ang hilig sa pagkain kung kayat isa ito sa mga patok na negosyo na madaling pasukin at palaguin. Kaugnay nito, isang 2-day catering services seminar ang ipinagkakaloob ng libre ng Office of the City Veterinary and Agricultural Services o OCVAS. Ito ay sinimulan noong ika 12 at tatagal hanggang ika-13 ng Mayo. Ayon sa resource speaker na si Angelito Panganiban, guro mula sa Rizal Colege sa Taal, Batangas, ilan sa mga kaalamang ibabahagi niya sa may 20 participants na dumalo sa pagsasanay ay ang food costing, food system design, napkin folding sorting at table setting. Tuturuan din aniya ang mga ito ng tamang pamamaraan sa waitering, pagseserve, table skirting buffet station preparation, food preservation at fruit & vegetable carving. Binigyang diin ni Panganiban ang pagkakaroon ng focus sa pagpasok sa catering business. Payo niya na pag aralan muna o magkaroon ng feasibility study sa papasuking negosyo. Alamin kung ano ang produkto, sino ang magiging market o kliyente nito, gayundin ang lokasyon at kung magkano ang gagamiting capital sa itatayong negosyo. Ang catering services seminar ay isa lamang sa mga pagsasanay na pinangangasiwaan ng Home Extension Division ng OCVAS. (Ronna Endaya Contreras, PIO Batangas City) Source: http://www.batangascity.gov.ph/pressrelease_newsflash_476.htm |