Art Show Philippines founder and ALAB 7 Guest Speaker Mr. Frederick Epistola stressed on the importance of the Arts’ role in culture and tourism. In his speech last April 25 at the Bauan Municipal Hall, Epistola mentioned that Batangas is home to “rockstar contemporary artists” noting that Ka Hermisanto, Yelcast, …
Read More »Batanguena Tops PNPA Class of 2024
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis, a local of Lian, Batangas, was proclaimed as the top graduate of PNPA Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 in its recent commencement exercises held last April 19 at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite. Cabasis topped a class composed of 223 …
Read More »Dining at Daling’s: A Dash of Secret Spice and Motherly Love
Nothing says “Kasarap nare!” like a hearty lomi dish prepared by Ms. Magdalena “Ka- Daling” Mercado of San Salvador, Lipa City. Especially if you are born and raised Batangueno who is enthralled by that delicate balance of homemade noodles (Miki), tasty toppings of meats, thick, savory egg-cassava broth, and some …
Read More »Barako Fest 2024: The Biggest and Grandest Festival in South Luzon
Coming off of last year’s well-received Barako Fest, Mentorque Productions is yet again set to top themselves and put together the Barako Fest’s 2024 installment which features more artists, more events ,and more attractions than ever. With an estimated 250, 000 guests, Mentorque will dish out a smorgasbord of activities …
Read More »Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation
Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation The existence of decades-old jeepneys still treading the Philippine highways has been receiving mixed responses from lawmakers and the riding public. On the one hand is a group that favors the good ‘ol jeepney’s preservation: the wacky paint jobs, the …
Read More »2024 DSPC Unleashes Journalistic Prowess of Young Lipeno Scribes
The 2024 Lipa City Division School’s Press Conference (DSPC) opening program held at Senator Claro M. Recto Memorial Elementary School yesterday, February 7, inspired Lipeno campus journalists to cross their linguistic swords with their adversaries in both the public and private schools in the city. Around 1,000 student scribes competed …
Read More »10-Day Festival Highlights Life of San Sebastian, Lipeno Culture, and People
The 2024 Lipa City Fiesta that centered on celebrating the noble life of her patron saint, San Sebastian, also held activities that highlighted the Lipeno culture, traditions, and people. Lipa City Mayor Eric B. Africa and Lipa City Fiesta Committee Chairman Engr. Raul Montealto made sure that the ten-day event …
Read More »Vespa Clubs Tour Taal Lake, Celebrate LIMA Park Hotel’s 15th Anniversary
The Taal Lake Loop has been a popular route for motorcyclists. With scenic landscapes, asphalt roads, and posh accommodations, riders are certainly in for a fun and memorable experience. Three of the groups that shared camaraderie and unity within this route are the Vespa Clubs from Lipa, Batangas, and Calamba. …
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