As directed by Pres. Gloria Arroyo, every Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the country should have the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification this coming September. This is to ensure the public of a faster and more efficient service of the said agency. The ISO certification will guarantee improvement of …
Read More »Pixar’s Up: an animated film with a heart
Disney/Pixar has been creating full-length animation films for years now, but their recent production ‘Up’ is the best one so far. Up probably is Pixar’s best in terms of digital animation for they made great scenes look more realistic compared to their past productions. And the storyline is moving, thanks …
Read More »Batangas to strengthen battle against HIV-AIDS
Tropical Disease Foundation Inc (TDFI), a non government organization, in cooperation with Batangas City Health Office conducted a seminar workshop on HIV and AIDS Prevention Policy Development, held Aug. 20 at Batangas City. The seminar focused on creating and implementing program on HIV AIDS prevention and treatment. According to TDFI, …
Read More »84 candidates vie for Miss Universe 2009 crown
The world awaits to witness this year’s parade of candidates from 84 countries all vying for the 2009 Miss Universe crown. The pageant’s 58th year is set to happen at the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas and will be telecasted live via satellite on August 23, 2009 (Aug.24, 9:30 …
Read More »Batangas City is BFP’s most awarded LGU
Batangas City grabbed most recognitions from the Bureau of Fire Protection’s 18th anniversary celebration held at the Quezon City Sports Club, Aug. 11. BFP awarded nine plaques of recognition to Batangas City for 2008 including its citation of Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha and ABC President Vilma Abaya Dimauha’s unending support for BFP Batangas City for the latter’s fast and …
Read More »Puntong Ala Eh! at 12
Puntong Ala Eh!, the longest-running news and public affairs program in Batangas, is now on its 12th year of bringing the latest news and issues in the local community. This program airs through the Batangas Community Channel BCTV 73 (then STV 6) with the help of the Public Information Office. Puntong Al Eh! launched its pilot episode on Aug.12, 1996 …
Read More »Road Safety Program for Children
A very undesirable reality that comes with development is an increase in traffic accidents related to increased motorization and infrastructure. Every year, worldwide, at least 1 million people get killed on roads, and 70% of these are from those countries that the World Bank classifies as low- or middle-income (Lamm …
Read More »BC Comelec beefs up info campaign
Batangas City – As of July 31, 168,000 voters of Batangas City have already registered for 2010 elections. With 110,000 remaining unregistered voters, it is indeed a great challenge for the city Comelec to have all the “18-above” registered before the Oct. 31 deadline. Atty. Percival Mendoza, Batangas City Comelec …
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