God must have choreographed the fate of this dance group. They have different personalities, different aspirations, yet they manage to get along together and dance to the same rhythm. Together, they showcase the praise-worthy talent of Batanguenos. And as a group, they are bringing it all back to God. They …
Read More »From Padre Garcia to Harvard University: The Journey of Arnel Casanova
In the article I’ve posted yesterday (Famous Batangueños: From the Pages of History and Beyond), you’ve read about our kababayans who became popular in their chosen field. You’ve read the names of national heroes, public servants, celebrities, literary genius, etcetera. I have one name which I intentionally did not include. …
Read More »Famous Batangueños: From the Pages of History and Beyond
Can you gauge influence with popularity? It’s amazing how we take pride when a kababayan becomes famous (in a positive way, that is). With popularity comes influence. Agree? It’s like the popularized ‘with-power-comes-great-responsibility’ quote from Spiderman. I’ll try to list down the names of these famous Batangueños who left a …
Read More »BatState-U President Takes Different Roles as Wife, Mother, Homemaker
When you step into a beautiful house, there is that kind of delight that seem to trace your senses. One Sunday afternoon, we found ourselves in awe inside a lovely two-storey house characterized by space, comfort, and comeliness. This is the next installment of our two-part feature on Batangas State University President, Dr. …
Read More »Philippines in 24 Hours: On Painful Truths and Almost Happy Ending
With what’s happening in the country today, is it hard for every Juan dela Cruz to continue dreaming for a better life? When we are put on the world’s centerstage, it’s either for a good reason or a bad one. The Philippines is again befaced with such a disheartening event …
Read More »Efren Peñaflorida Graces 1st Batangas Educator’s Convention at LCC
“Ang isang bagay na tama ay ‘di dapat ikinakahiya.” — Efren Peñaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 It was a morning full of moving and inspiring stories. Earlier today, the first Batangas Educator’s Convention was held at Lipa City Colleges where the guest speaker was none other than …
Read More »Upclose BatState-U President, Dr. Nora Magnaye (Part 1)
Teaching is the noblest profession. If only the entire human population would realize this, maybe the world would look up to teachers with great respect and life-long admiration. It was an overwhelming opportunity for us to have been given the chance to interview the President of Batangas State University, Dr. …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: A Chitchat with PGT Champion, Jovit Baldivino
It came as a surprise. Okay, so we are not aware that yesterday (Aug. 6) will be the Batangas leg of Pinoy, You Got It! nationwide concert tour. It’s the first concert tour of Pilipinas Got Talent finalists, and of course, fronted by PGT’s Grand Champion, Jovit Baldivino. It’s like …
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