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...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) granted more than P1.4 million in aid to Batangas State University (BatStateU) in a bid to strengthen the operation of the Regional Inclusive Innovation Center (RIIC) in Calabarzon and to promote competitiveness and regional growth through...
Seven community leaders and boat operators have been appointed to become auxiliarists of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Batangas. They are Elmer Mendezabal, Luisito Macalalad, Peter Alcantara, Wilfredo Pormison, Jorge Cantos, ​Juanito Magpantay and Nelson Calingasan Jr., who will join...
"Ano bang gusto niyo, mamigay ako ng pera o magnakaw?" Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao said this Friday, Oct. 15, as he confirmed giving cash to Batangas residents in his latest visit to the province, while denying that it was a move to buy votes for his presidential bid. Presidential aspirant...
The City of Lipa is eyeing a sisterhood agreement with the City of Manila. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Isko Moreno's campaign team / MANILA BULLETIN) Lipa City's legislative council passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Eric Africa "to enter into a sister city relationship with Manila." “The City of...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has detected a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Batangas in the early hours of Friday, Oct. 8. It said the tremor was an aftershock of the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Calatagan, Batangas on July 24, 2021. In a bulletin...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has won its case filed against six miners in the Taal Volcano after a municipal court in Batangas found them guilty of illegal quarrying and extraction. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Monday welcomed the two-page decision penned by 5th...
