Batangas City

Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas (LPU Batangas) now embraces its autonomous status. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted its highest recognition to LPU Batangas by virtue of Resolution RO13-2009 dated Oct. 6, 2009. LPU Batangas is ISO 9001:2008 certified by Det Norske Veritas and its Liberal Arts and …

Here in the country, detainees fail to exercise their right to suffrage due to “legal and administrative” limitations and their peculiar situation in terms of residence. But not this coming 2010 poll. Thru the COMELEC Resolution 0307 passed and approved last July of this year, inmates will now be able …

City Disaster Management and Coordinating Council (CDMCC) conducted a risk management assessment activity in barangays of Batangas City. This is to identify those disaster prone areas in the city. According to City Social Welfare and Development Officer Mila Espanola, they are prioritizing those high-risk areas. (near the river, major outfall …

A report from Philippine Daily Inquirer states that around 7:50 am this morning, Batangas City was shook by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. “The earthquake’s epicenter was located 52 kilometers south and 90 kms west of Batangas City,” Mr. Solidum said. “The origin of the earthquake was 121 kms below sea …

To enhance the English communication skills of public elementary and high school teachers, Malampaya Foundation, Inc. (MFI) launched the project Advanced Course on Competitive English for Teachers (ACCENT). This project provides free training for teachers to improve their skills in teaching and speaking English. Malampaya Foundation noted the importance of …

The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is conducting regular cleaning of drainage lines and waterways to prevent heavy flooding in Batangas City particularly in the poblacion and nearby areas. City Engineer Adela Hernandez already coordinated with the engineers of Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to clean the drainage they have constructed for …

May P 5 bilyon ang kabuuang pondong inilaan ng GSIS para sa emergency o calamity loan program para sa lahat ng myembro nito na nasa National Capital Region at 24 probinsiya na deklaradong nasa state of calamity matapos ang pananalasa ng bagyong Ondoy. Nagsimula ang applicationfor calamity loan noong October …

The Batangas City Planning and Development Office tied up once again with UP Planades, University of the Philippines’ development planning experts, in the city’s ten-year Comprehensive Development Plan, Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Calendar Years 2009-2018. This development plan covers further benefits in education, health, housing program, population …