Christmas has arrived early to some of the indigenous families in Batangas. (File Photo / NCIP Facebook Page) The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) proved that it is indeed the season of giving by bestowing early presents to six Aeta families in Barangay Putingkahoy, Rosario,...
(PHIVOLCS) An earthquake measuring 3.5-magnitude has occurred in Verde Islands, Batangas on Monday morning, Dec. 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs detected the earthquake at 3 kilometers (km) northeast of Verde Island in Batangas City, Batangas...
Much-needed medical equipment worth P5.2-million were donated by Japan government to a rural health unit in Batangas Friday, Dec. 3. (Photo courtesy of the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines) Third Secretary Yumi Yamada of the Embassy of Japan led the turnover of the grant that covers the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Batangas has facilitated the application of students in the island municipality of Tingloy for the 2022 DOST- Science Education Institute (SEI) Undergraduate Scholarships. (DOST-Calabarzon) The DOST-Batangas, in partnership with the local government...
The team of experts from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Metals Industry Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) behind the the Advanced Mechatronics, Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory (AMERIAL) project visited 12 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Batangas...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Last July 8, 2021, the Department of Agriculture declared Lipa City ASF (African Swine Fever)-free. Lipa was one of six Batangas cities considered “recovered from ASF.” The others are San Jose, Malvar, Rosario, Taysan, and Nasugbu. Through concentrated efforts between...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
Saying that he already saw the withdrawal from reelection of presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Wednesday, November 10, dismissed the possibility of facing off with her and maintained that the opposition is ready to “fight until the very...
Thinking that they were already late in the game since they decided to run as the country’s top two officials in the 11th hour, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan said they were overwhelmed by the support shown to them when...
Residential properties in South Luzon remain as one of the top choices of property investors, according to the online real estate platform Lamudi . These provinces’ proximity to Metro Manila factors greatly in the property buyers’ interest in places down south. Southern Luzon has a vast pool of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)- Calabarzon has named couple Henry and Apple Raca, former janitor and sales agent, as its Best Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Adoptor this year. Henry and Apple Raca, owners of the C&H Cosmetic Industry (DOST Batangas) The...
To advance their careers in the dive industry, 22 freelance community guides from Mabini and Calatagan in Batangas recently completed the Anilao Dive Guide Training and Certification Program initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT). (Photo from Dive Philippines Facebook Page) Tourism Secretary...