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Kumintang Bridge, Now Under Construction

You probably heard about Kumintang Bridge(Calumpang River, Batangas) that collapsed last Oct. 31 during the height of Bagyong Santi onslaught. Aside from the disheartening father and son’s death caused by the said tragedy, the destruction of the so called “bridge of promise” is now causing traffic related problems among city …

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Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas Achieves Autonomous Status from CHED

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 …

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St. James Church, Ibaan Batangas

The church of Ibaan was first built at Matala but fire destroyed the convent in 1801. Constituted as a town 1804, Ibaan had its first church in 1817. In 1832, it was under Rev. Manuel Grijalbo, O.S.A. Afterwards Bishop of Nueva Caceres constructed by Rev. Manuel Diaz Gonzales, O.S.A. In …

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CDMCC Conducts Risk Management Asessment Activity

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 …

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