A 67-year-old search and rescue instructor and dog trainer was collared on Thursday, Nov. 27, in Santo Tomas City, Batangas province for allegedly molesting a minor. A report from the office of Mayor Tomas Mayor Arth Jhun Aguilar Marasigan identified the suspect as Red, widower, from Pandacan,...
One of the persistent challenges in tertiary education is bringing industry learning closer to students, allowing them to see textbook theories applied in real-world settings and preparing them more effectively for professional practice. In a landmark partnership, Batangas State University...
After years of enduring brownouts stretching two to three hours on an oft-repeated cycle, consumers within the service domain of Batangas Electric Cooperative 2 (BATELEC 2) are no longer just frustrated; they’re demanding real and lasting change in how their electricity is delivered. But there...
Suspected dried marijuana or kush valued at P1.6 million was recovered in Barangay San Piro, Balayan, Batangas on Sunday morning, Nov. 2. These were reportedly dumped in the West Philippine Sea and drifted toward Barangay San Piro. Barangay Chairman Roderick Reyes delos Reyes informed the Balayan...
Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto mourned the death of former Executive Secretary, general, and congressman Eduardo Ermita on Saturday, Oct. 18. “Rest in peace, Ret. Gen. Eduardo R. Ermita. Thank you for your dedicated service to our nation. Our sincere condolences to the Ermita family,” Recto...
By Jenna Sy Underwater images by Brian Smith While some people spend their Saturday mornings curing hangovers, the gang and I cherish our weekends scuba diving. For a person residing in Metro Manila, heading to Batangas is one of the most convenient out-of-town hobbies this city girl can possibly...
LIPA CITY, Batangas – A 52-year-old electrician was shot dead in a store in Barangay Muntingpulo here on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 14. Police said the victim Roger, single, was sitting inside his friend 's store when an unidentified man appeared and shot him in the chest. The victim died on...
A minor phreatic eruption occurred at the summit crater of Taal Volcano on Monday, October 13, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In an advisory, Phivolcs said the short-lived steam-driven activity, which occurred at around 11:42 a.m., produced plumes...
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Figaro Foundation marked the second year of its annual Coffee Tree Planting: From Crop to Cup 2025 by donating and planting 1,000 coffee seedlings in Purok 6, Sitio Bagbag, Barangay San Isidro, Lipa City, Batangas. The initiative, joined by over 200 dedicated volunteers,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its nationwide campaign against smuggling and illicit trade following the seizure of P15.1 million worth of petroleum products and cigarettes from suspected smugglers in Batangas and Quezon provinces, Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio...
The launch of new phases in Cavite Technopark and Batangas Technopark signals the expansion of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) in Southern Luzon. By creating more opportunities for locators, these developments reinforce ALLHC’s role in driving economic growth through accessible,...
BATANGAS CITY – Three police officers were wounded by a suspected gunrunner in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Bolbok here on Monday night, Sept. 29. The suspect Bonsai sensed he was dealing at police officers at fired at operatives. Three police officers – Police Major Edgar Fabregas, chief,...
