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Feast of Sto. Domingo De Silos 2019
April 26-30, 2019
April 26 (Friday)
Basketball League Championship
Table Tennis One Day Tournament
April 27 (Saturday)
Mountain Bike Fun Ride
Raffle (4:00 PM)
Talent Night of Ginoo at Mutya ng Calatagan 2019
April 28 (Sunday)
Sayawang Bayan
April 29 (Monday)
Coronation Night of Ginoo at Mutya ng Calatagan 2019
Variety Show and Live Band Featuring Banda ni Kleggy and Agsunta and Migz Haleco
Come and witness the Battle of Voices of Barangay Officials in Robinsons Place Lipa Brgy. Videoke Challenge 2013 which is opened to all Brgy. Officials, Brgy. Functionaries and SK Officials within the province of Batangas.
Official candidates are screened last July 21, 2013; 2pm at the Activity Area of Robinsons Place Lipa. Grand finals will be on July 28, 2013; 2pm at the Activity Area of Robinsons Place Lipa.
Candidates have a chance to win one of the following:
Champion: Php 10,000.00 cash plus SKIL Cordless Combo Kit/Power tools worth 8000 for their barangay
1st Runner Up: 7000 cash
2nd Runner Up: 5000 cash
For further details, please contact Mall Marketing Department at (043) 312-1392.
De La Salle Lipa Danzcom Pep Squad reaches another milestone for this year marks their 10th founding anniversary. The squad successfully upholds its duty of promoting the school spirit through their dedication and commitment.
In light of celebrating a decade of cheering and dancing, DLSL Danzcom Pep Squad presents their 10th year anniversary concert entitled HUDDLE, a dance showcase commemorating the life, struggles, and stories of student-athletes. It will tell the journey of the athletes’ training and their hard work to win every game. It is a celebration where they unfold the stories behind the colorful life of athletes as well as their hardships and sacrifices that leads to what they are today. This will also be an opportunity to pay tribute the people behind every team’s triumph and the whole Lasallian community for their love and support on De La Salle Lipa varsity teams.
Directed and Choreographed by DLSL Danzcom founder and Benildean Dance Major Cir-Anthon Paolo Garing, HUDDLE will present a contemporary dance hybrid of athletic movements and will be the concluding event of the Lasallian Arts month.
HUDDLE will be held on February 28, 2018, 7PM at the De La Salle Lipa Sentrum, 1962 J.P. Laurel National Highway, Lipa City Batangas, Philippines. For ticket inquiries, you may contact 09277094042/09272972539 or visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/dlsldanzcompepsquad
DLSL DANZCOM PEP SQUAD : 10th Year Anniversary Concert
February 28, 2018
DLSL Sentrum
7PM
Directed and Choreographed by : Cir Garing
For Tickets and Inquiries, contact :
0927 709 4042 | 0927 297 2539
Calling the attention of all photography-loving individuals residing in the Philippines, Male, and Female aged 13 and up.
The theme of this photo contest is Rich Batangas: Fun, Food, Faith. Submission of entries is from August 19 to September 19, 2019.
Of Balance & Grace: Lipa Ballet School Performance
by Ed Jasper L. An
Skin so white as snow, lips as red as roses, hair as black as ebony–Lipa Ballet School graced another full-length ballet show depicting this year the fairytale Snow White, at CAP Auditorium, Mataas Na Lupa, Lipa City, Batangas, June 28.
Presented in two acts, Snow White tells the story that evolves within the destiny of a beautiful young woman between the treasured tale of a jealous Queen, seven dwarfs, and a legendary kiss from a handsome Prince.
The show started at 6 of the evening, welcomed by the head of organizers of the show Dr. Marichu Liwag-Carstensen and was followed by guest speaker and ABS-CBN TV actress Pinky Amador.
Then the fairytale performance lasted up to 2 hours with a 10-minute break in the middle.
Lipeña director and choreographer Alyana Tolentino expressed gratitude after the show, saying, “It was worth it. We’ve only trained for two months, and it’s not a daily regular schedule, but the kids did great.”
Tolentino who was also one of the first students to pioneer in Lipa Ballet School also commented that the ballet culture in Lipa city is very much boosted in compare to the years before she started.
Lipa Ballet School holds up a full-length ballet show once annually and it was noted that next year’s show might probably about a story about Christianity.
Lipa Ballet School presents “SNOW WHITE”
June 28, 2019 (LIPA, BATANGAS) – Lipa Ballet School presents Snow White, an enchanting full-length classic fairytale ballet.
The girl with “skin as white as snow; lips as red as roses, and with hair as black as ebony” will be on stage on June 28, 2019, 6pm happening at the CAP Auditorium at Lipa, Batangas.
Regular tickets are priced at Php 300. Students, PWDs and senior citizens can avail their tickets for Php 150 only.
The original 19th-century German fairy tale of Snow White has been told and retold many times over the years in many different ways. A timeless masterpiece beloved by all family members.
Presented in two acts, Snow White tells the story that evolves within the destiny of a beautiful young woman between the treasured tale of a jealous Queen, seven dwarfs, and a legendary kiss from a handsome Prince.
Lipa Ballet School, Inc. is led by its international renowned Artistic Directors Gregory Aaron ofBallet Center Cebu and Girlie Royeca of the Royeca Ballet (Davao and Gensan). “Snow White” will be directed and choreographed Alyana Tolentino, an alumna of Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company and also an alumna of Lipa Ballet School. She will be guiding talented Filipino new dancers and molded artists from our own school.
Are you ready to join us in finding out who truly is the fairest in all the land?
For ticket inquiries and reservations, please contact Lipa Ballet School at
(+63) 917-325-5811 or call (043) 706- 0639. Like the official Facebook page and follow the Instagram account (@LipaBalletSchool) and Twitter account (@LipaBallet).
Sali na!
3rd GDN’s Karera ng Kabayo De Kabig Para sa Turismo 2018
September 26, 2018 | Taal Volcano Island, Talisay, Batangas
- Taliseño Category
- Open Category
Join and celebrate the upcoming ” 10th Kambingan Festival “ in Tuy Batangas. It is also the celebration of the town’s 153rd Founding Anniversary this coming August 11 – 12, 2019.
There will be a Trade Fair showcasing the products of Tuy.
Below are the lists of Activities for the Kambingan Festival 2019.
| List of Activities | Schedule |
| Queen of Kambingan Festival 2019 | August 11, 2019 | 7:00 pm |
| Holy Mass ( St. Vincent Ferrer Parish ) | August 12, 2019 | 6:30 am |
| Parade | Program Proper | August 12, 2019 | 7:30 am |
| Court Dancing Competition ( Covered Court ) | August 12, 2019 | 7:00 am onwards |
| Cooking Contest ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Goat Racing ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Palosebo ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Intermission Numbers | |
| Awarding/ Announcement of Winners | |
| Youth Got Talent ( Sangguniang Kabataan ) | August 12, 2019 | 7:00 pm |
The first-ever ” Basahin mo, Ipinta mo.” on the spot painting contest will be happening this coming July 13, 2019, Saturday at Tuy Municipal Hall, Tuy, Batangas.
A collaboration project of GACCE ( Global Artists’ Creative Collaboration for Empowerment ), Town of Tuy Batangas, Tuy District Department of Education and Davies Paint.
The contest is open to Junior and Senior High school students of Tuy, Batangas.
For registration forms, visit the municipal tourism office of Tuy and look for Ms. Gigie.
Hear ye Hear ye! The last and biggest SALE event of the year is upon us…the Robinsons Malls GIANT SALE!
We’re treating everyone to 6 days of non-stop pre-Christmas shopping rush with equally huge discounts reaching up to 70% off on great selections!
Visit any of your favorite Robinsons Malls and get to enjoy savings of up 70% off on great selections nationwide!
Participating Malls: Galleria, Magnolia, Manila, Metro East, Forum, Nova Market, Cainta, Starmills Pampanga, Angeles, Pangasinan, Ilocos, Imus, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Sta. Rosa Market, Los Banos, Palawan, Fuente (Cebu), Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tacloban, Gensan, Cabanatuan and Supermarket Pulilan.
APRIL 27, 2018 (FRIDAY)
6:30 am – Float Parade
7:00 am – Livelihood Products Display (Taal Municipal Grounds)
8:00 am – Food Fair (Taal Municipal Grounds)
7:00 pm – Ballroom Dancing (Taal Social Plaza)
APRIL 28, 2018 (SATURDAY)
6:30 am – Court Dancing (Taal Social Plaza)
7:00 am – Livelihood Products Display (Taal Municipal Grounds)
8:00 am – Food Fair (Taal Municipal Grounds)
2:00 pm – Cookfest (Taal Municipal Grounds)
7:00 pm – Cultural and Recognition Night (Taal Social Plaza)
APRIL 29, 2018 (SUNDAY)
5:30 am – Holy Mass (Taal Basilica)
6:00 am – Taalmusal (Taal Plaza Area)
7:00 am – Livelihood Products Display (Taal Municipal Grounds)
8:00 am – Market Pinasaya (Taal Public Market)
8:00 am – Food Fair (Taal Municipal Grounds)
7:00 pm – Street Party (Taal Plaza Area)
Batangueños are really blessed.
This coming October 04 to 14, Our Lady of Manaoag will be visiting Marian Orchard for the second year.
On October 05 is the Candlelight Rosary, 4 pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 5 pm is the Rosary at The Rosarium Marian Orchard. and on October 12 is the aMORe: the Annual Marian Orchard Regatta, the Annual fluvial Rosary procession in honour the Blessed Virgin Mary, 6 am at the Balete Lakeshore.
Fiesta de los Toros of the Municipality of Nasugbu will be celebrated this coming December 1-3, 2019.
Here’s the Schedule of Activities for Fiesta de los Toros 2019.
| Date and Time | List of Activities |
| December 01, 2019 | |
| 4:00 am – 7:00 am | – Takbo de los Toros (Fun Run) |
| 7:00 am | – Fiesta de los Toros Opening Program |
| 7:00 pm – onwards | – Battle of the Bands |
| December 02, 2019 | Kapistahan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Escalera |
| 6:30 am – 12:00 nn | – Bailar ala Toro (Street Dance & Parade) Paalmusalamat |
| 4:00 pm | – El Rodeo (Bull Riding Competition @ Plaza de Roxas |
| 4:00 pm | – Marching Band Dance Exhibition @ JP Laurel St. |
| 7:00 pm–onwards | – Variety Show |
| December 03, 2019 | Kapistahan ng Mahal na Patron San Francisco Javier |
| 9:00 am | – Concelebrated Mass |
| – Suwagan ng Toro | |
| 10:00 am | – Parada de los Toros (Grand Parade with Marching Bands) |
| 2:00 pm | – Boxing Tournament |
| 5:45 pm | – Prusisyon ng Bayan |
| 7:00 pm–onwards | – Fireworks Displays |
| – Live Band Concert |
Looking for a relaxing yet fun Saturday night out?
Guess what?
Bambú Cafe and Bar holds the “Saturday Acoustic Night” featuring Local Acoustic bands. It starts at 6:30 pm onwards every Saturday.
Visit them at Bambú Cafe and Bar, Daang Janopol, Brgy. Santor, Tanauan, Batangas.
Have fun and get drunk with the acoustic feels.
Watch out for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Batangas City Coliseum this coming June 23, 2019.
It’s Columbian Dyip versus Rain or Shine (4:30 pm) and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel against NLEX Road Warriors (6:45 pm).
Draft your shopping list now as SM City Batangas 3-Day Sale is seven days away from today and that’s from October 18 to 20. As always, discounts will skyrocket up to 70% and that’s one great deal especially if you will start buying gifts for your godchildren and your loved ones.
See you at SM City Batangas next week and watch out for a special feature we’ll be releasing to further help you maximize the advantages of this exciting mallwide sale!
SBP 3×3 Pambansang Tatluhan will be happening on December 07, 2019, Saturday, at FAITH Colleges, Tanauan City, Batangas, program starts at 7:30 am.
Open to all Players.
Boys Division – under 18, under 15, under 12 and under 10.
Girls Division – under 15
Note:
- They will accommodate sixteen (16) teams per age group category
- Each team should be composed of four (4) players boys and girls division.
- Each player should create a FIBA 3×3 profile. Log on to http://www.play.fiba3x3.com
You are also welcome to join the 3-point shout-out contest, open to all players under 18, and under 15.
Register and look for Mr. Lito Arim and Jaims Relova.
Kusina ni Ram is a family-ventured restaurant, located at Calatagan, Batangas that offers delectable Filipino dishes mainly “Bagnet” and delivers catering services.
History
Ms. Maricris Sales the owner of the restaurant is a teacher by profession who loves to bake and cook. She also loves to experiment with new food ideas. After graduation, she practiced being a teacher and later on decided to pursue her passion in cooking. Driven by determination, she put up her own business along with her supportive husband and family. She derived the name of the restaurant from her son’s name. Kusina Ni Ram has been running for more than a year now and by far one of the best restaurants in Calatagan, Batangas.
The Restaurant
The restaurant is well organized and clean. Because Ms. Maricris is also a Coca-Cola dealer and fanatic, the restaurant walls features Coca-Cola collectibles and freebies that she got over the years. Different events require different themes and their function hall is very adaptable and can be described as artsy.
Kusina Ni Ram also offers ready cooked authentic Filipino dishes included in their canteen as well as ala carte orders. Since Ms. Maricris started with baking, they also offer Cheesecakes of different flavors (Blueberry, Mango, Avocado) that you can buy per slice or as a whole.
The Menu
The specialty of Kusina Ni Ram is bagnet and most of the dishes have bagnet on the side. Aside from bagnet, they also offer seafoods, pork, steak and desserts you can enjoy. The food is well-prepared and the plating is perfect for photos and instagram-worthy shots. Most importantly, the dishes are well done and it’s definitely worth the visit.
The Function Hall
The restaurant’s function hall are great for different events like birthdays, seminars, meetings, christmas parties and more. The place is comfortable and clean and has a warm atmosphere. It is also air-conditioned. It is wide enough for events that can accommodate at most 50 persons.
The Staff and Crew
Ms. Sales is very hands-on in managing her restaurant not only with the products that they offer but with the administration and training of her employees. Customers can be expect to be provided with great service. The staff are considered a family and not just employees.
“The first and only bagnet house in Calatagan, Batangas. It is worth the cost and so much more, so you better try. Very warm welcome from the staff and crew, the owner and her father are really accommodating and treats their customer as guest and as a family. The food are mouth-watering and very instagrammable. One of the best bagnet I’ve tasted so far. You get what you actually pay for and much more. “- KP Santos, Publishing Editor, WOW Batangas Directory
Contact Details:
Address : Calatagan, Batangas
Cellphone No.0917 852 0922 | Maricris Sales
January 27 - Sitio Ilaya, Biga, Calatagan January 28 - Luya, Calatagan April 1 - Itaas , Carlosa, Calatagan April 15 - Dayap, Calatagan April 18 - Puting Buhangin , Paraiso, Calatagan April 19 - Ibaba, Carlosa, Calatagan April 20 - Centro, Paraiso, Calatagan April 21 - Tanagan, Calatagan April 24 - Sambungan, Calatagan April 25 - Sta. Ana, Calatagan April 30 - Poblacion, Calatagan May 2 - Bagong Silang, Calatagan May 4 - Bucana, Biga, Calatagan May 5 - Balibago, Calatagan May 6 - Real, Calatagan May 7 - Quilitisan, Calatagan May 8 - Gulod, Calatagan May 9 - Encarnacion, Calatagan May 10 - Pandak na Duhat, Calatagan May 11 - Talisay, Calatagan May 12 - Carretonan, Calatagan May 15 - Lucsuhin, Baha, Talibayog Calatagan May 18 - Balitoc Calatagan May 19 - Sitio Pantihan, Calatagan May 20 - Hukay, Calatagan May 23 - Bucal, Calatagan
With a theme, KULTURA: Pundasyon ng Sama-samang Nayon, the 108th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Calatagan Batangas and the 4th year celebration of “Kinuyog Festival” will be celebrated coming December 14-16, 2019
Here’s the Schedule of Activities for the 4th Kinuyog Festival:
| Date and Time | List of Activities |
| October 22, 2019 | – Inter-Agency Volleyball and Basketball League |
| November 04, 2019 (Monday) | |
| 6:00 pm | – The lighting of Giant Christmas Tree and Gift Giving to Identified Children |
| November 11-15 | – Musical Theatre Workshop |
| December 02, 2019 | – Judging of Maliwanag at Masayang Pasko 2019 |
| December 13, 2019 | – Araw ng Magsasaka |
| December 14, 2019 (Saturday) | |
| 6:00 am | – Parade |
| 7:00 am – onwards | – Competition Proper |
| – Street and Court Dance | |
| – Announcement of Winners for Festival Queen | |
| 1:00 pm | – Float and Lantern Contest (Barangay) |
| 7:00 pm | – DepEd Night |
| December 15, 2019 (Sunday) | |
| 5:00 am | – Run for Calatagan |
| 9:00 am | – Tuklas Talinong Calatagueno |
| 7:00 pm | – Inter-Agency Awarding Ceremony |
| December 16, 2019 (Monday) | |
| 7:00 am | – Flag Raising Ceremony |
| 8:00 am | – Holy Mass |
| 10:00 am | – Kuyog Cooking Contest |
| 12:00 pm | – Boodle Fight |
| 1:00 pm | – Blessing of New Municipal Building and Fire Trucks |
| 7:00 pm | – Calatagan Cultural and Awarding Night |
Below are the lists of all upcoming activities in Balayan Batangas;
| Schedule of Activities | Date and Time |
| Dapit ng Imahen ng Sto. San Juan Bautista | June 14, 2019/4pm |
| Novena ng Sto. San Juan Bautista | June 15-23, 2019/7pm |
| TM BINGO BONANZA | June 15, 2019/2pm |
| Dance Revolution 2019 | June 15, 2019/8pm |
| Bb. BaranGAY LGBT | June 16, 2019/8pm |
| ONE DAY LEAGUE: Men’s Volleyball | June 17, 2019/8am |
| Kanluran Got Talent 2019 | June 18, 2019/8pm |
| Emperador Night 2019 | June 19, 2019/8pm |
| BATTLE of the BANDS 2019 | June 20, 2019/8pm |
| PETRON COOKFEST | June 21, 2019/8am |
| GINEBRA SAN MIGUEL NIGHT: Bikini Open | June 21, 2019/8pm |
| THE RUN 2019 | June 22, 2019/8am |
| ABS-CBN Artists Performance and Fun games | June 22, 2019/5pm |
| Parada ng Lechon MOTORSHOW | June 22, 2019/8pm |
| TOUR DE BALAYAN 2019 (KARERA NG BISIKLETA) | June 23, 2019/8am |
| GLOBE TELECOM NIGHT: Parokya ni Edgar | June 23, 2019/8pm |
| HOLY MASS: Feast of ST. JOHN the Baptist | June 24, 2019/6am |
| PARADA NG LECHON 2019 | June 24, 2019/8am |
| PROCESSION AND LUWA | June 24, 2019/5pm |
| MUSICAL JAMBOREE | June 24, 2019/8pm |
One of the most celebrated festivals in Batangas, the Calacatchara Festival of the Municipality of Calaca will happen this coming October 15 to 24.
The famous appetizer or side dish made of pickled raw papaya.
Stay tuned for the schedule of activities.
Join and celebrate the upcoming ” 10th Kambingan Festival “ in Tuy Batangas. It is also the celebration of the town’s 153rd Founding Anniversary this coming August 11 – 12, 2019.
There will be a Trade Fair showcasing the products of Tuy.
Below are the lists of Activities for the Kambingan Festival 2019.
| List of Activities | Schedule |
| Queen of Kambingan Festival 2019 | August 11, 2019 | 7:00 pm |
| Holy Mass ( St. Vincent Ferrer Parish ) | August 12, 2019 | 6:30 am |
| Parade | Program Proper | August 12, 2019 | 7:30 am |
| Court Dancing Competition ( Covered Court ) | August 12, 2019 | 7:00 am onwards |
| Cooking Contest ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Goat Racing ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Palosebo ( Town Plaza ) | |
| Intermission Numbers | |
| Awarding/ Announcement of Winners | |
| Youth Got Talent ( Sangguniang Kabataan ) | August 12, 2019 | 7:00 pm |
The first-ever ” Basahin mo, Ipinta mo.” on the spot painting contest will be happening this coming July 13, 2019, Saturday at Tuy Municipal Hall, Tuy, Batangas.
A collaboration project of GACCE ( Global Artists’ Creative Collaboration for Empowerment ), Town of Tuy Batangas, Tuy District Department of Education and Davies Paint.
The contest is open to Junior and Senior High school students of Tuy, Batangas.
For registration forms, visit the municipal tourism office of Tuy and look for Ms. Gigie.