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Captured: One Dramatic Afternoon in Balete

Balete is among the municipalities in Batangas where the most captivating sunset photos are taken. But there are times the sun is out of sight and that’s epic fail for making an otherwise surefire bewitching subject. So what if the sun is absent in the scene? A shot in Balete …

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Cry Me a River: Where in San Juan is this?

A college friend updated his collection of interesting photography subjects on Facebook. The other day, he posted the photo below on his timeline. I got curious when I saw the tagged place – San Juan, Batangas. But before my curiosity strikes in, I was first impressed by how he nurtured …

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Holy Week Climb? Try Mt. Gulugod Baboy

Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Mabini lies 525 meters above sea level. The peak will give you stunning views of the Maricaban Strait, Sombrero Island, Batangas Bay, Mt. Daguldul, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Batulao, Mindoro at the distant, and even the ridges of Tagaytay. This is one of the frequented outdoor destinations …

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Prom Night = Gastos (Tipid Tips for Parents)

Aside from February being the Valentine month, this is also the time when junior and senior high school students are prepping up for the much awaited/much dreaded event, the Junior-Senior Prom. If I am to ask you of your memorable prom night experience, will you be responding with something funny, …

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Team Matalaw Volunteers Spearhead Calumpang River Mangrove Planting

Team Matalaw, a group of environmentally-concerned Batanguenos conducted a tree planting activity dubbed “Lusóng: Participate. Plant a Tree. Save a River”. The event brought together volunteer students and teachers from Batangas State University, youth community leaders, and other volunteers from across the province in the planting of 2,500 mangrove propagules …

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