This Holy Week, reconnect with your loved ones and rejuvenate amidst the beauty of nature at Batangas Lakelands!

Good Friday is part of the Christian Easter Week celebrations (also known as ‘Holy Week’). Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday, which normally coincides with the March Equinox and may also coincide with the Jewish Passover.

Good Friday in the Philippines is a national public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The crucifixion is symbolised by the Cross and, according to the Biblical Gospels, it was by this ancient form of death penalty that Jesus Christ sacrificed himself and died so that he could save humanity from their sins.

Easter is a solemn holiday season and many Filipinos abstain from activities they may deem as ‘worldly’ (e.g. drinking alcohol). On Good Friday, many choose to abstain from eating meat and often pray and fast as part of their religious traditions.

Masses are held in the early afternoon to commemorate and reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion. According to Christian scriptures, Jesus died on the cross at 3pm, so it is at this time in the mass that people become silent and meditate on Jesus’ sacrificial death.

Catholic Filipinos observe the Stations of the Cross as part of the Good Friday mass. These ‘stations’ are often paintings or sculptures that depict specific moments of Jesus on his way to be crucified. They are also often re-enacted by actors as part of an Easter procession. In the Philippines in particular, some people even go so far as to crucify themselves on a wooden cross to symbolise their devotion, as part of their penance or vow.

Bonifacio Day is a national public holiday every 30 November in the Philippines to celebrates the birthday of one of the country’s greatest heroes, Andrés Bonifacio.

Born on 30 November 1863, Bonifacio is considered as the Father of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonisation. He, along with some others, started a movement known as the ‘Katipunan’ in 1892. The Katipunan was a secret revolutionary society that instigated military revolts against the Spanish colonisers.

Bonifacio became the Katipunan’s military leader and the president of the revolutionary government, which (according to some historians) makes Bonifacio the first president of the Philippine Republic. Bonifacio and the Katipunan recruited many citizens to their cause, eventually becoming the most prominent revolutionary force the Spaniards had to face.

However Bonifacio’s leadership was contested by some others, and in particular, Emilio Aguinaldo. After a series of leadership challenges and internal rifts, Aguinaldo violently took over the revolutionary forces and unjustly ordered Bonifacio to be tried and executed under the guise of treason.

Bonifacio Day is held every 30 November, or the Monday nearest this day to create a long weekend. Unlike the main national hero, José Rizal, Bonifacio Day is celebrated on his day of birth, rather than his day of death. This is because Bonifacio was killed by his fellow countrymen, rather than at the hands of foreign colonisers.

National Heroes Day in the Philippines is a public holiday to honour and remember the country’s National heroes.

These heroes are the men and women in Philippine history whose acts of courage enabled the Philippines to grow as a nation. Whilst National Heroes Day celebrates both known and unknown heroes, a National Heroes Committee was set up in 1995 to recommend those who should be counted as ‘National Heroes’. Following certain criteria, they found a select group of people who, they believed, should be honoured for their deeds. These were:

• Jose Rizal
• Andres Bonifacio
• Emilio Aguinaldo
• Apolinario Mabini
• Marcelo H. del Pilar
• Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat
• Juan Luna
• Melchora Aquino
• Gabriela Silang

Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio were two of the main proponents against Spanish rule. As a result, both were also given their own special days commemorating their lives and deeds.

National Heroes Day in the Philippines is held every last Monday of August. This date was chosen as it marked the beginning of the Cry of Pugad Lawin in 1896, the start of the Philippine revolution against the Spanish colonisers.

Filipinos celebrate National Heroes Day by attending local commemorations (e.g. parades, wreath laying at shrines, etc.). As it is a day off for most workers, people often spend the rest of the day with family and friends at parks, shopping malls and other public areas. Small firework displays may also be held during the evenings in some local areas.

Elitista Salon is one of the outstanding hair and make-up salon in Batangas that offers latest trends and different styles in beauty, personal and cosmetics care services. It launched its second branch at ELN Centro Building, first floor, in Tambo Lipa City bringing the ultimate pampering experience to Lipeños.

The Salon

Elitista Salon Lipa Branch features contemporary interior design. It is air-conditioned, offers WI-FI and has warm white lighting bringing a cozy atmosphere. The lounge is well-equipped with 8 individual comfy armchairs, a sofa and bench, upscale beauty products, safe tools and equipment to perform excellent services.

When it comes to customer service, Sir Brew is hands-on and he looks after the customers and the staff. The hair-stylists are well-trained, friendly and easy to approach and they can professionally cater to the client’s desired look.

The Founder

Passion for beauty drives Brew Alcazar to pursue his ideal hair and make-up salon. He worked in Sales and Marketing and has vast experience in handling marketing for one of the biggest media corporations in the Philippines. After his corporate work, he started fulfilling his dream of having a business at the age of 35. The process required patience– from conceptualization, setting up the mission and vision for his business, and complying with all the requirements. Elitista Salon was established in 2015 and blazed a path in beautifying Batangueños ever since. This 2018, Brew successfully launched its new branch in Lipa.

The Services

Here are the following services:

REBOND

Matrix Rebonding
Ultra Rebonding
Loreal Extension Rebonding
Schwarzkopf Straight
COLOR

Highlights
Ombre
Balayage
THREADING

Eyebrow Threading
Upper Lip Threading
HAIR TREATMENTS

Brazilian Keratin
Keratin Blow out treatment
Keracollagen
Hair spa with collagen
Hot oil
OTHER SERVICES:

Shampoo with blowdry
Hair and Makeup
Manicure
Pedicure
Footspa
Contact Details:

Address : ELN Centro Building, Tambo, Lipa City in front of De La Salle Lipa
Hours of Operation : Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8:30pm
Landline : 043 781 3088
Mobile : 0915 985 9158 | Brew Alcazar

San Juan, Batangas Founding Anniversary December 12, 2020

Calatagan, Batangas’ celebration of Kinuyog Festival 2020 on December 16, 2020.

All Souls’ Day is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost.

Happy 52nd Founding Anniversary Laurel, Batangas!

Maligayang ikatlong taong pagdiriwang ng Tilapia Festival!

Tema : Sari-saring pagsubok ay ating lagpasan. Ngiti lang kabayan. Magtutulungan at muling magkakasiyahan, Laurel Minamahal kong bayan.

Abangang ang kanilang Online Live Celebration ngayong darating na ika-21 ng Hunyo, 2021 | 7PM sa Tilapia Festival Official Facebook Page at sa WOWBatangas.

December 05, 2020 Teodoro Kalaw 80th Death Anniversary Commemoration