Agri and Eco Tourism

The province of Batangas brims with natural wonders. From the paved (and unpaved!) trails that lead to unadulterated campsites, to the government-protected mountains and sanctuaries teeming with unabashed ecosystems, the province is indeed a special place for the good ol’ outdoorsman. Many of these awe-inspiring places have already been featured …

Batangas has been the go-to retreat of Manilenos and other neighboring provinces for outdoor adventures. Because of its alluring mountains and relatively untouched beaches that come with pleasing, panoramic perspectives, “Bayan ng Magiting” has been frequented by hikers, divers, and people who prefer to veer away from the formulaic weekdays. …

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 …

Thanks to its vast, fertile lands, excellent agricultural output, and continual effort to preserve its agricultural prowess, the Municipality of Rosario in Batangas deservedly maintains its distinction as The Rice Granary of Batangas. The Sinukmani Festival underscores this feat as sinukmani- a sticky rice-based merienda is still the star for …

Padre Garcia Batangas has long been renowned as the Cattle Trading capital of the Philippines. While this recognition brings in a lot of pride to Garcianos and the province of Batangas, with it also comes the concern of animal waste management. The Padre Garcia public market holds 20-24 cubic meters …

Through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and PhilRice’s Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), rice farmers nationwide are given planting and farming materials during the planting seasons of May (wet season) and December (dry season). As part of CaLaBaRZon’s rice cluster, farmers from Laurel, Batangas are provided organic and inorganic fertilizers, …

Batangas State University in partnership with Turbulent Drip Sales Incorporated and the Department of Science and Technology developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program to maintain the aquaponics system integrated in tilapia and lettuce farming. This AI program monitors the water volume, fish waste, and nutrient composition of water to irrigate …