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What sets gotong Batangas apart from the other version Filipinos know is that goto in this province has no rice. Other than envisioning it as a congee, gotong Batangas is a soup with beef tripes and innards. Gotong Batangas was said to have originated in Lipa City. Hence, the rising …

Great things come in small packages. Just like the Sardinella Tawilis (or Freshwater Tawilis) a small fish which can measure up to 15 cm and weighs about 30 g and can only be found here in Batangas particularly in Taal Lake. A kilo of tawilis normally costs around P100-P150, depending …

DESTINATION: Anilao, Mabini and Maricaban Island, Tingloy For most non-divers, kayaking and other water activities are the next best thing to enjoy Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Resorts in Anilao offer kayaking at random rates – sometimes it is included in the day tour package, sometimes you have to pay separate rate …

Tulingan or mackerel tuna is widely available in Batangas. The most popular way of cooking this fish is sinaing (boiled). Sinaing na tulingan became a staple dish in the province and had been listed to its most popular dishes. Ingredients 1 kg small or medium sized tulingan 1/2 cup dried …

Isa sa mga simbolo ng Paskong Pilipino ang parol. Christmas lantern sa Ingles, ang parol ay literal na ‘star’ ng kapaskuhan. Noong isang linggo, may napadaang nagbebenta ng parol. Yung gawa sa makikintab at makukulay na palara na binibenta sa halagang P15 o P20. Yung mga madalas dinadala ng mga …

Christmas is not just a season for kids. So they’re not the only ones entitled for a Christmas wish. In this day and age when social media define relationship status and smartphones know no distance and boundaries, what else can you wish for Christmas? Wish as a noun according to …

This is not meant to scare the hell out of you, our dear readers, but we’re just curious. Do you have some creepy stories you will never forget? It may be your own experience or that of someone you know. If you want to share a story that caused you …

Mabini, known for its diving and snorkeling sites, is truly a haven for tourists. I have proven this when our team finally strode on to this paradise. From Mataasnakahyo, it took around an hour and a half for us to reach Eagle Point Resort in Barrio Bagalangit, Anilao, Mabini. Exploring …