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2024 Sinukmani Festival Underscores LGUs’ Support to Local Agri Entrepreneurs

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 …

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Department of Agriculture, PhilRice Back Laurel, Batangas Rice Farmers through RCEF

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, …

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BatStateU melds AI tech into Tilapia and Lettuce Farming

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 …

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Freshest Agri and Livestock Produce Available at Padre Garcia’s Pick & Go Farm

The “Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines”, the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas, has yet again added another highlight to their progressive list of Agri-eco tourism attractions. Located at Barangay Cawongan, the Pick & Go Farm features agriculture, floriculture, poultry and livestock produce straight from the local farmers and breeders …

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Project KaLIKHAsan Immerses Local Artists in Plein Air Session at Mt. Gulugod Baboy

45 Batangueno artists participated in the KaLIKHAsan Project at Mt. Gulugod Baboy on February 24. Artists from Arte Bauan, Arte Likha, Kunst Filipino, and Arte Pulang Bato from BTIHS took part in a Plein Air session highlighting the serene landscapes of Mt. Gulugod Baboy at Mabini, Batangas. This activity served …

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DepEd plants 236K Fruit-Bearing Trees in One Day

47, 678 public schools from all over the Philippines simultaneously planted fruit-bearing trees in their respective campuses and/ or nearby open spaces, Dec. 6. The said activity fosters a deeper understanding of environmental issues and promote conservation efforts. Through hands-on learning and practical application of environmental concepts, learners will develop …

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Vespa Clubs Tour Taal Lake, Celebrate LIMA Park Hotel’s 15th Anniversary

The Taal Lake Loop has been a popular route for motorcyclists. With scenic landscapes, asphalt roads, and posh accommodations, riders are certainly in for a fun and memorable experience. Three of the groups that shared camaraderie and unity within this route are the Vespa Clubs from Lipa, Batangas, and Calamba. …

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