Municipality of Laurel’s 6th Tilapia Festival cum 55th Founding Anniversary is a build-up of activities and events that led to a deeper understanding and celebration of the town’s identity. June 19, the festival’s first day, was an indication of grand celebrations ahead. With gigantic arkos that symbolized each of the …
Read More »Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation
Laurel, Batangas Jeepney Manufacturer Bridges Gap Between Heritage and Innovation The existence of decades-old jeepneys still treading the Philippine highways has been receiving mixed responses from lawmakers and the riding public. On the one hand is a group that favors the good ‘ol jeepney’s preservation: the wacky paint jobs, the …
Read More »A.K.A.: Get to Know the Tagline of these Batangas Towns and Cities
Do you know the tagline of your hometown? Tagline is used by a municipality to promote what is worthy of being, well, promoted. It’s like the ‘selling phrase’ so tourists and investors would go to their town and boost the economy and tourism of their homeland. Just like Department of …
Read More »On Spotlight: Water Lily Products of Brgy. Balakilong, Laurel
Following yesterday’s post on the 42nd Foundation Anniversary of Laurel is another local pride (which we hope to be a booming industry soon) — the water lily native products. On the last few hours of our Laurel visit, alongside Ms. Jaide Luistro of the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office …
Read More »Laurel Strengthens History and Culture in its 42nd Foundation Anniversary
Yesterday, June 21, marked the 42nd Founding Anniversary of the municipality of Laurel. Gerlie and I went to Laurel with Ms. Jaide Luistro of Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office and the people of Media K (the production outfit of NBN’s magazine show, Beautiful Batangas) headed by Ms. Emelie Katigbak. …
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