Taal

Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio – Doña Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio was named as the “godmother of the revolutionary forces” by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo during the proclamation of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898. Her passion in supporting the revolution against the Spaniards, and later the Americans, was inflamed by …

Taal, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas. It is the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines. Here is the History and Town Profile of Taal. History Taal’s present site is the third in a long and storied saga of prosperity, catastrophe and reconstruction. Founded …

Taal Volcano is one of the most admired landmarks here in the Philippines. It’s also one of the most attractive tourist destinations here in Batangas. Lately, Taal Volcano has been acting up more than the usual causing fear among Batangueños. But in its subtle quietness and its incontestable beauty, Taal …

Visit the Taal, Batangas page for all information on Taal. Aside from bulalo, lomi, and kapeng barako which Batangas is known for, there’s another must-try when you head down here in the province – the tapang Taal. Usually, when you here the word tapa, you would think of beef. But …

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 …

In any conversation where the town of Taal is mentioned, the first thing that would come to your mind is either the Basilica or its barong tagalog industry. Not to mention of course the Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. And now, resorts began to emerge one by one in Taal. …

The heritage town of Taal is not just known with its balisong, the town is also the home of the bestest yet affordable wedding gowns and barong. What is burdang Taal? Burdang Taal refers to the long tradition of hand embroidery since the turn of the century executed on fabric, especially …

Whenever I attend out of the province gatherings, seminars, confabs, I am usually asked about balisong. (Of course this is after i have introduced my self and mentioned that i am a Batanguena.) If not all, most of them would ask, “So you have a balisong with you?” And then i would reply …