Agri and Eco Tourism

Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Lima Park is joining other IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the Philippines in committing to making some food offerings plant-based by 2027. The initiative covers restaurant menus, room service, and banquet catering, reflecting a growing focus on health, sustainability, and guest well-being. Executive Chef …

LIPA CITY, Batangas — To boost local livelihoods and promote food safety, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)–Batangas, in collaboration with the City Agriculture Office of Lipa, held a two-day training on Coconut-Based Products Processing and Basic Food Hygiene on June 10–11, 2025, at the Lodenian Women’s Club RIC …

JCI (Junior Chamber International) -Lipa hosted over 500 delegates at the 44th JCI Philippines Southern Luzon Area Conference. The SOLAC (Southern Luzon Area Conference) 2024 is a 3-day event that started last Friday and primarily recognizes the milestones and achievements of JCI chapters from Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Bicol Region, and …

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 …