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Visit the San Juan page for all information on San Juan. Laiya, Batangas has always been a lure for beach- goers here in the Philippines. With its fine sand, and of course, Batangueno hospitality, one can’t go wrong with the offerings of Laiya. July 21, the Communications and the Multimedia …
Read More »In Laiya, San Juan: Beach Trip with Friends and Typhoon Bebeng
The rainy season’s starting to make us feel its presence. But hey, summer’s not yet over until it’s over! We’ll still have our “huling hirit sa tag-init” tomorrow. Abangan! 😉 Last weekend, May 7 and 8, I went to Laiya, San Juan with some friends and it was one unforgettable …
Read More »Will Batangas soon be the “Wedding Venue of the Stars”?
Is it because of the captivating sunset or the obvious attractiveness of the beaches down here? Batangas is one of the most popular picks of celebrities as wedding venue. Ever wondered why? A few days ago, January 12, Oyo Sotto and Kristine Hermosa tied the knot in Club Balai Isabel …
Read More »Batangas Province Mini-Band Competition Results and Pictures
December 7, 2010, SM City Lipa – Ten mini-bands signed and showed up for the Drum and Lyre Competition, one of the main events of the celebration of the 429th Founding Anniversary of Batangas. For the first time, this competition is being held outside of the Batangas Capitol in Batangas …
Read More »Vote for Your Mutya ng Batangan 2010 Candidate!
Saturday, November 13, was a day of fabulous Batangueñas vying for the most coveted title, Mutya ng Batangan 2010. It was the first gathering of this year’s candidates as the official pictorial of Mutya ng Batangan was held at La Leona Resort in Lipa City. Here are the Official Candidates …
Read More »Top 10 Most Celebrated Festivals in Batangas
One of the factors contributing to the growth of the tourism industry of a town or a city is having its own festival. There are numerous Philippine festivals which are all expected to draw local and foreign tourists on their list. Batangas, being one of the most visited provinces in …
Read More »Official List of Election Candidates Batangas Province (Lobo – Tuy)
Continuation of Official List of Election Candidates Batangas Province (Lobo – Tuy) Lobo For Mayor DIONA, EFREN BOONGALING MANALO, VIRGILIO RAMIREZ For Vice-Mayor LANDICHO, FELIX JR MENDOZA PEREZ, RENATO MAGOLING SULIT, ROMEO MARASIGAN For Councilors ALFILER, GERONIMO CLOSA ALIWALAS, BIENVENIDO JR. FABREAG AMPARO, REY NELSON BUENVIAJE ANDAYA, MIKAEL II CELIS …
Read More »Lambanog: The Poor Man’s Drink, Local Coconut Farmer’s Gift to the Alcohol Industry
Tagged as the ‘poor man’s drink’, lambanog (coconut wine or coconut vodka) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from the sap of unopened coconut flower. Lambanog is famous in Quezon province and in San Juan, Batangas where coconut trees grow in abundance. How to make lambanog? Every afternoon, the mangangarit (the …
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