The One Town One Product (OTOP) is a priority program of government to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Through OTOP, local chief executives of each city and municipality take the lead in identifying, developing and promoting a specific product or service, which has a competitive advantage.

OTOP Philippines supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to manufacture, offer and market distinctive products or services through the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents. (otopphilippines.org)

In the recent Provincial Trade Fair held in Calaca as part of the Ala Eh! Festival, we hopped from one LGU booth to another to see the products each town is known for.

TAYSAN

Passion fruit made into juice, jam, marmalade, puree

Sinamay products

TANAUAN CITY

“Sumang-Yakap”

MALVAR

Nata de coco and other bottled products like peanut butter, coco jam, sweet macapuno

IBAAN

Kulambo, tamales, handwoven beddings, sugarcane juice

BALAYAN

Bagoong (Filipino condiment made of fermented fish or shrimp)

LEMERY

Sinaing na tulingan

Veggies, particularly a mass production of garlic

Watch out for the next batch of our One Town, One Product feature. Learn more of the products you can patronize here in Batangas.

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All contestants as shown in the Philippine television were craving for the PGT season 3 Champion title.

Of course magpapahuli ba naman ang mga Batangueno? Yes, there are lots of Batanguenos who tried their luck for said competition.

Fortunately, from the thousands of auditionees, a group from Batangas made it to the Finals.

The first group to enter PGT finals is none other than the El Gamma Penumbra group. The viewers were captivated with their unique performance from audition to semi-finals.

All the way from Tanauan City, Batangas, the group showed a majestic performance with their creative shadow play.

When I saw them performing during auditions and semi finals of PGT, I was really amazed and so were the other viewers I know. I’m glad that they were the first finalist to compete for the PGT Grand Finals.

Will they step next to Jovit Baldivino? Hope so.

Well, with our support and their determination, it’s not impossible for them to win. Good luck and more power El Gamma Penumbra!

More from El Gamma Penumbra’s success will be posted (maybe even an interview) here in wowbatangas.com soon. So stay put.

Watch El Gamma Penumbra’s performance here:

image from:philippinealmanac.com

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“Maunlad, Progresibo Tanauan Yan ang Simbolo sa Ika-Sampung Anibersaryo, Sulong Tanaueño”.

Despite the bad weather; God blessed the Tanaueños with a fabulous day to celebrate the cityhood of their town.

Highlighting Tanauan’s long week celebration of its city foundation anniversary is the Parade and the Opening of the Sumang Magkayakap Festival held last March 10, 2011.

A parade took place at 6 AM. It started from Plaza Mabini and ended in the City Hall. A contest of suman eating was held after the parade. The whole area of the city hall grounds was totally crowded. Gracing the event is the presence of our Moslem sisters and brothers.

The opening ceremony of the Sumang Magkayakap Festival started with inspirational messages from Hon. Vice Mayor, Julius Ceasar G. Platon II, and the Hon. Mayor, Sonia Torres Aquino. After that, the festival was formally opened. A colourful Street dance number performed by selected students of Tanauan City National Higschool and a folk dance presentation from the Moslem community topped the wonderful occasion.

Another activity also took place entitled Fabulous @ 10 which featured the world class performance of Follies de Mwah of Mwah Club.

Tanauan was incorporated as a city under Republic Act No. 9005, signed on February 2, 2001 and ratified on March 10, 2001.( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanauan_City)

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It was a night of beauty, wit, and elegance as 34 candidates vied for the Bb. Tanauan 2011 title. But among the competing ladies, one emerged as a standout. It was Nolin’s night as she brought home the crown and the pride of her barangay, Brgy. Sulpoc.

The Bb. Tanauan 2011 candidates presented themselves on stage in various wardrobes: the ala-Lady Gaga outfit in their opening number, casual wear, swimsuit, and evening gown.

The night was filled with cheers from the supporters. Nervousness flourished both on stage and at the back stage. They were all winners in their own right. But Nolin captivated the judges and is now the reigning Bb. Tanauan.

Gracing the event is the mayor of Tanauan City, Hon. Sonia Torres-Aquino and Hon. Vice Mayor Julius Platon. The UB Dancers also

Congratulations to the rest of the winners and to the organizers of the pageant. Bb. Tanauan 2011 was another event of undaunted hard work of the locals of Tanauan City. Special thanks to the Community Affairs Office- kay Tita Anne, Tita Remy, Angelo and to choreographer Paul Agustin and team. Another job well done!

NOTE: Names of the complete set of winners will follow later.

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If you would like to cast your vote for your candidate, please go to this album on our Facebook page, and like your bet’s picture. Meanwhile, here’s something to watch while we are all waiting for the pageant night.

Bb. Tanauan 2011 Teaser

Thanks to Paul Agustin and team, Angelo, and of course to Ma’am Remy Asul of City Planning Office for accommodating us and making this pageant’s sneak peak possible.

Know more about the 10th Year Cityhood Celebrations of Tanauan.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 1 – March 15 – Free Civil Registration

March 1, Tuesday – Fun Run; Thanksgiving Mass; Opening of Agri Trade Fair

March 2, Wednesday – Tanauan sa Larawan photo exhibit

March 3, Thursday – Handog at Kalinga sa Batang Tanaueño

March 4, Friday – Product Exhibition & Launching of Packaging Website; Dog Show

March 5, Saturday – Bb. Tanauan 2011 Pageant Night; Tiangge sa Plaza

March 6, Sunday – Tiangge sa Plaza

March 7, Monday – Libreng Hikaw

March 8, Tuesday – Awarding Ceremony of Taxpayers & Meat Dealers

March 9, Wednesday – Awarding Ceremony of ISO Certification

March 10, Thursday – Parade; Street Dancing; Sumang Yakap Festival; The Best of Club Mwah Ala Las Vegas Moulin Rouge and Musical Broadway

Be one with the rest of the Tanaueños in Tanauan @ 10, a celebration of the city’s progress after a decade.

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At exactly 1pm, the competing mini-bands paraded from the left side of SM Lipa going to the front parking where the actual performances took place. The participating schools drew lots for their respective numbers, and it seemed from the spectator’s point-of-view that no one wanted to go first. But once call time begins, the participants, aged 6 years old to 12 year old, showed their talents in music and dancing to the audience with enthusiasm no matter what order they performed, and whether the sun was shining directly on them or there was a drizzle.

Each band was identified through their colorful costumes and remarkable musical arrangement. Some opted for rock music, while some others went for classical and contemporary. One notable performance was from one of the trainers who headbanged with their band members. Another trainer, Buddy Arnigo of Maghinaw Elementary School, Bauan, Batangas said that the preparations were not that easy in terms of the musical instruments and costumes. He was a trainer since 1994 and he speaks from experience about how easily anything from costume, to wrong notes and choreography can go wrong.

The winners were chosen based on 1) the musicality and 2) overall performance. The judges were Mr. Ambrose Azucena, Mr. Bobit Macapagal, Mr. George Cabullo, Mr. Jun Mapa, and Mr. Floy Quintos, who is the chairman of the board of Judges.

Different emotions from the contestants and parents showed all throughout the announcement of winners. Kids were already crying even before the 2nd placer was announced, and some were even hugging their fellow bandmates. Suddenly, it dawned on them that the weeks of hard practice will either be compensated or disappear into nothing in the next few minutes while the judges read their verdict. With their outstanding performance and uniqueness, the mini band from Lemery, Batangas (total score : 93.5) declared as the first place and received 75,000 pesos and trophy. Second place was Maghinaw Elementary School Band from Bauan, Batangas (91.5) and thry received 50,000 pesos and trophy. The third place went to first-time joiners from Tuy, Batangas(91.25) and they received 25,000 pesos and trophy.

JR got to pose with arguably the best dancer/majorette of the competition from Grand Winner mini-band from Lemery. See most of the pictures that we took just hours ago.

Article and pictures contributed by WOWBatangas Correspondents Rachel Garing and Edison Manalo.

(Sorry, we’re having trouble uploading the pictures right now. You can see all uploaded pics at our facebook page. Just click here.)

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PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE November, 25 2010

P4.3 Bilyong bagong planta ng Nestlé pinasinayaan sa Tanauan City

Tanauan City – Pinangunahan nina Pangulong Benigno C. Aquino III, Nestlé Philippines Chairman and CEO John Miller, Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Ivo Siber, Batangas Vice Governor Jose Antonio Leviste, Tanauan City Mayor Sonia Torres Aquino at Sto. Tomas Mayor Renato Federico ang ground breaking ceremony ng itatayong bagong planta ng Nestlé sa First Philippine Industrial Park na nagkakahalaga ng 4.3 bilyong piso na matatapos sa loob ng dalawang taon.

Ang makabagong pagawaan na inaasahang matatapos sa Marso ng 2012 ay may lawak na 27 hektarya ng lupain sa FPIP na sakop ng Tanuan City at Sto. Tomas, at makagagawa ng pangunahing non-dairy product ng Nestlé.

Ang planta ng Nestlé ay makakatulong sa pagtataas ng lokal na ekonomiya at empleyo sa lalawigan ng Batangas, ganun din ang paglikha ng iba’t ibang oportunidad na pangkalakal sa lalawigan.

Ang Nestlé-Tanauan ay pangalawang planta ng multi-national company sa lalawigan; isa lamang indikasyon ng malakas na kumpiyansa ng mga kilalang global company sa pangkalakalang inisyatibo at pamamalakad ng lalawigan ng Batangas.

Noong 2009, ang Nestlé Philippines ay nakapag-produce ng kalahating milyong metriko tonelada ng kape, gatas, inumin, dairy at non dairy products. Bukod dito, umabot sa halagang P10 bilyon ang ambag nito sa lokal na ekonomiya partikular sa investments sa loob ng limang taon.

Ang Nestlé ang isa sa pinakamataas na nagbabayad ng buwis sa Pilipinas, patunay dito ang halagang P10 bilyong buwis noong 2009.
/Edwin V. Zabarte/PIO

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Here are the Official Candidates of Mutya ng Batangan 2010:

AGONCILLO – MICCA MASANGKAY ROSAL
ALITAGTAG – MARIANNE KRISTINE ABUTAR
BALAYAN – JULIANA KAPEUNDL
BALETE – ROSABIANCA MAILA RAZON
BATANGAS CITY – CLAIRE UNTALAN
BAUAN – ANJELINE FLORENCE GARCHITORENA
CUENCA – DIANNE EILEEN MAGSOMBOL
IBAAN – MARIA TERESA BATHAN
LAUREL – JANEEN MIKEE CALINISAN
LEMERY – YVETTE ARMAINE HERNANDEZ
LIPA CITY – CZSHEVINAH HAE ALEJANDRO
LOBO – SUMAYA MCEVOY
MABINI – JOSEPHINE MARIE UNTALAN
MALVAR – JOAN KAY HERNANDEZ
ROSARIO – KHRYZIALYN CIAR
SAN JOSE – MINKY AVEL ILAGAN
SAN JUAN – OLEIN JAIRA SOPHIA ONA
SAN NICOLAS – AREAN ARENAS
TAAL – AIMEE GARILAO
TALISAY – RIKKA MARIE MENDOZA
TANAUAN CITY – DARA PRINCESS PLATON

To vote for your favorite candidate, visit and LIKE the WOWBatangas Facebook Page. Then go to the MUTYA ng BATANGAN 2010 album and LIKE the profile of your candidate.

Witness the most prestigious pageant of Batangas live at SM City Lipa Parking Area on December 4, 6:30PM.

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News Release

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)-South launched its newest season on August 12, 2010. First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH)-Tanauan City, Batangas, season 12 Host School, spearheaded the kick-off activity.

The kick-off activity dubbed as “The NCAA-SOUTH Hour” was a simultaneous activity in the 10 member-schools of the athletic association. Each school was linked to one another via social media, Yahoo messenger, website updates and mobile communication. This was the first time for NCAA-South to have a simultaneous activity that utilizes the technology tools now available.

“We want to reach as many students as possible and make them interested about the NCAA-South games and events. Practically all of the students in all member schools have social media and e-mail accounts. Utilizing these tools will help us reach these young people,” said Atty. Gay Marie M. Francisco, FAITH Vice President and Chairman of the Season 12 Organizing Committee.



NCAA-South is an offshoot of the NCAA-Manila. To date NCAA-South has ten member schools: First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH)-Tanauan, Batangas, Colegio De San Juan De Letran-Calamba, De La Salle Lipa, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, San Pablo Colleges-San Pablo, University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna, Don Bosco Technical College-Mandaluyong, San Beda-Alabang, and University of Batangas.

This year’s theme is “More than the Game: Unity through Sports.” The opening ceremonies will be held on September 6, 2010 at the FAITH campus in Tanauan City, Batangas.

NCAA-SOUTH SPORTS EVENTS

BASKETBALL
•Men
•Women
•Boys

VOLLEYBALL
•Men
•Women
•Boys
•Girls

CHESS
•Senior
•Junior

FOOTBALL
•Junior

TABLE TENNIS
•Men Senior
•Women Senior
•Boys Junior
•Girls Junior

BADMINTON
•Men Senior
•Women Senior
•Boys Junior
•Girls Junior

TAEKWONDO
•Men Senior
•Women Senior
•Boys Junior

SWIMMING
•Men
•Boys
•Girls

For updates on the NCAA-South games and events, you may log on to www.firstasia.edu.ph or check its Facebook account: ncaasouthseason12@yahoo.com.

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