The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) will bestow Governor Vilma Santos-Recto an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities because of her exceptional contributions in the Philippine cinema and in public service. The honorary degree will be awarded to the Star for All Seasons and Batangas governor tomorrow, November 20, 2009 …
Read More »Governor Vi and Former Senator Ralph Recto to Join Liberal Party for 2010 Elections
It’s final, the Rectos will run under the Liberal Party (LP). Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto and former Senator Ralph Recto will be joining the team-up of Sen. Noynoy Aquino and Sen. Mar Roxas in the upcoming 2010 elections. The couple announced their decision on the night of Nov. 14 at …
Read More »Janine Hernandez, Batangas’ Most Coveted Fashion Designer
He was just a young boy who sewed the stalls of fashion boutiques in the public market with his youthful steps and observant eyes. He was just a dreamer who weaved his dreams on the pages of his school notebooks with naïve sketches. He dreamed big and worked hard. And …
Read More »Governor Vi Refuses Grand Birthday Party for a Noble Cause
Setting aside her status as the head of Batangas and as the Star for All Seasons, Governor Vilma Santos-Recto opted to donate her party budget to victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng instead of having a grand celebration for her birthday today, November 3. The governor wanted a simple and …
Read More »Saldado of BaNaHiS, Outstanding Boy Scout of the Philippines 2009
A student of Batangas National High School, Kevin Martin Saldado was recently adjudged as the Most Outstanding Boy Scout in the country. Saldado, 16, acted as the City Boy Vice Mayor during the Boy Scout Week last year. He is alos the recipient of the Outstanding Boy Scout of BSP …
Read More »Governor Vi’s Trip to North America Draws Support for Ondoy Victims
Governor Vilma Santos-Recto went home with bundles of dollar bills from her recent trip to North America. It was not her talent fee from her recent blockbuster hit “In My Life” but was actually donations collected for typhoon Ondoy’s victims. Gov. Santos-Recto was on official leave when typhoon Ondoy hit …
Read More »San Jose Sico Inmates’ products now on market
San Jose Sico inmates’ beadwork products are now to be sold at Pasalubong Batangueno Center, Mabini Plaza. This is after the ABC president, Vilma Abaya Dimacuha discovered the beautiful beadwork products designed and created by San Jose Sico detainees. “Pwedeng ipagbili ang mga produktong ito upang magkaroon sila ng hanap …
Read More »Regine Velasquez, Live in Lipa, Nov. 6
Watch the Asia’s Song Bird perform live on stage at the De La Salle Sentrum, November 6, 2009, 7pm. The concert dubbed as “Regine…Most Requested” will be directed by the well-known music genius, Raul Mitra. Meanwhile, Eva Castillo, Regine’s greatest rival in Ang Bagong Kampeon, will be the special guest. …
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