BATANGAS CITY | July 19 — A video of Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto eating fish from Taal Lake — including tawilis, tilapia, bangus, and maliputo — has been making rounds online, following concerns raised after the disappearance of several sabungeros. In the clip, the governor is seen enjoying a meal …
Read More »Echomusic Talents from Tanauan City Bring Home Top Awards at Asia All Stars Festival 2025
July 12, 2025 — Young music talents from Echomusic, a leading center for talent and skills development based in Tanauan City, Batangas, brought pride to the Philippines after winning big at the Asia All Stars Festival 2025, held at the Anyang Art Center in South Korea. Representing Team Philippines, the …
Read More »Lakeside Living: The Quiet Charm of Balete, Batangas
Along the shores of the ever-majestic Taal Lake, the town of Balete, Batangas, has always held its quiet charm—peaceful, steady, and unhurried. Now, without losing what makes it special, this lakeside haven is beginning to hum with a new kind of energy. What was once simply serene is now gently …
Read More »MSME Week 2025 to Spotlight Batangueño Entrepreneurs in Lipa City
LIPA CITY, Batangas — The city is set to celebrate MSME Week 2025 from July 21 to 25, bringing together Batangueño entrepreneurs in a five-day event focused on innovation, collaboration, and business development. With the theme “Business for MSMEs: Connecting the Batangueño Entrepreneurs,” the event will be held at the …
Read More »159-Year-Old Church Bell Returning to Shrine in Taal
TAAL, Batangas — A 159-year-old church bell is set to return to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay in Taal, Batangas, after being housed for years at the Sto. Niño Parish in Marauoy, Lipa City, according to a report by the Manila Standard. Dating back to 1866, the …
Read More »The Outlets at LIMA Estate’s Car-Free Sundays Marks Milestone with a Color Fun Run
As the old proverb says, “Health is wealth.” Today, many people strive to lead healthier lives by maintaining a balanced lifestyle — from improving their diets to engaging in physical wellness activities such as Zumba, yoga, running, jogging, and cycling. However, these activities require large, safe spaces — free from …
Read More »LIMA JOB FAIR 2025: LIMA Estate opening doors for job opportunities
“Opportunity is everywhere,” as they say — and luckily, a big one is knocking at your door right now, right here at LIMA Estate, Batangas! With over 6,500 job opportunities laid out in front of you, this is a major event — a chance for you to land that job …
Read More »The Outlets at LIMA Estate Nears Full Occupancy, Welcomes 16 New Tenants
BATANGAS — The Outlets at LIMA Estate, the first and largest outdoor lifestyle mall in Batangas, continues its expansion as 16 new tenants are now in the build-out phase, according to Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates (AIC EE). Malcolm Santiago, head of Luzon Commercial Operations at AIC EE, revealed that the …
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