According to the Benedictine order, the purpose of using or wearing this medal is to call down God’s blessing and protection, especially through the intercession of Saint Benedict. They call it ”a constant silent prayer and reminder to us of our dignity as followers of Christ. The medal is a …
Read More »Panalangin ng Batangueno (Batangueno’s Prayer)
Batanguenos are prayerful people. In fact, after holy mass on Sundays, priests would always end the celebration with Panalangin ng Batangueno. Here is the copy of the said prayer: Panalangin ng Batangueno Ama naming Mapagmahal tinawag po Ninyo kami kay Jesu-Kristo upang maging mga sambayanan ng mga taong may kaganapan …
Read More »President Gloria Arroyo Attends the Inauguration of the Newly-Completed Port of San Juan and Laiya Road Project
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attended the inauguration of the newly-completed Port of San Juan. The said port and road was built in order to provide a better transport facilities and livelihood services for the people and Southern Tagalog through the Roll-On, Roll-Off Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH). According to reports, San Juan Mayor Danilo …
Read More »Have the Best Summer Adventure, Experience La Virginia Resort and Hotels, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas
In a small town of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, you can find the largest privately-owned natural getaway – La Virginia Resort and Hotel. With the clean elegance of Philippine and modern architecture, you’ll be amazed by how nature and modernity perfectly blend. You could also decompres from life’s pressures in the healing …
Read More »Holy Week/ Mahal na Araw Celebration in Batangas and in the Philippines (True Christians at Heart) and Summer Spree in the Land of Batanguenos
What is Holy Week or Mahal na Araw? Why do most of the Filipinos spend much time and money as well as effort in celebrating this said season? How do you find people who are crucufying themselves and doing stuffs just to imitate the sacrifices and penitence of Christ during …
Read More »Refresh Yourself at Mabini Batangas’ Vistamar Beach Resort
“Come & refresh yourself in the liberating calmness and breeze of the sea…”- sounds familiar, huh? It is what we always hear in radio commercials about the most magnificent beach resort in Batangas, the Vistamar Beach Resort. Located in San Jose, Mabini, Batangas. It is a two and …
Read More »Experience the serenity – La Frondosa beach
By: Cheza Mae Ran A. Rioveros Geared up your auto breaks going to the vicinity at the southeastern tip of Batangas lies a seven kilometers trip of white sand beach situated along the stretching coast of Island passage. Because of its proximity to cities of Manila, Batangas and Quezon, this …
Read More »Lipa Fiesta 2009, Pagdiriwang sa Kaganapan ng Buhay- Lipeno!
January 20, 2009 is not only a day for the inauguration of the now, US President Barack Hussein Obama, but here in the local setting, it is also the celebration of the feats of the Lipenos patron, St. Sebastian. Early birds as what most of the people call the organizers …
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