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New Normal Trend in Tanauan City

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 This year (2020) is such a very challenging year for every one of us. Especially to us Batangue ño, before this worldwide Pandemic NCOV-19 happens, we first received the wrath of Taal Volcano. More of our “Kababayan” suffers starving, loss of homes, livestock, and their main sources of income. Taal Volcano Eruption Taal Volcano after Eruption But these disaster, pandemic, circumstances, hindrances, challenges, stepping stones, or whatever you want it to call never stops us to continue to live our life, to achieve our dreams and goals in life either for ourselves, to our loved ones, and to our future. So we should face all of these with a positive mindset, that we must do something about it and  MOVE ON. I personally saw that Filipinos-Tanaue ño  literally has the best way of surpassing all of these predicaments. Massive Tiktokers arise, Vloggers multiply and Online Selling is now a new normal trend of making money. In the terms of Making MONEY / Income of course we love it and we neve
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A 'Blooming' Place in Quezon

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What did you miss? Those unli samgyeopsal after work? Road trip with your family? Outing with friends? And what activities would you do after the quarantine? Let me share you a perfect place to visit after the quarantine. Have you heard the flower festival? Not in Baguio but in Candelaria, Quezon. Girasoles Farm is located in Barangay Masin Sur and it is one of the tourist attractions here. It was named “Girasoles”, which means “sunflowers” in English, because it is a sunflower farm that is planted with thousands of sunflowers blooming all year round. At Girasoles, they have different varieties of sunflower that bloom all year-round, together with other annual flowering plants, high-value crops, and even different varieties of watermelons. Visitors and tourist can even learn how to cultivate sunflowers because the owners are sharing their knowledge about farming. This makes Girasoles Farm not only a tourist destination, but also an outdoor farm school where enthusi
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Your Adventure Starts Here!

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The best view comes after the hardest climb and who would forget this famous line when we hike or climb. Sure, it will take a lot of determination and strength to climb a mountain, but sometimes, all it takes is your barkada’s “tara, akyat bundok”. Lipa City, one of the 4 cities of Batangas, located 78 kilometres (48 mi) south of  Manila is surrounded with a good number of mountains to choose from, whether you’re a pro, a beginner, an adventurous person and loves to hike, don’t worry we got your back. And one of the well-known is The Malepunyo Mountain Range which has 4 notable peaks and later on was also tagged as Malarayat Mountain Range due to the famous country club located at its western slope named after the Malarayat Hill, densely covered with intact tropical forest. Mount Malepunyo is its highest peak located at Barangay Talisay,  Lipa City  standing at 1,002 metres (3,287 ft)  above mean sea level  by the ridge of its  caldera . The second highest
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STO. TOMAS ESCAPADE

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Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) got us stuck at home. Ever planned a summer getaway before ECQ? Or planning to have one after ECQ? Well, while at home, let’s go on an online roadtrip instead in Sto. Tomas - the hometown of  Philippine Revolution  and  Philippine-American War  hero  Miguel Malvar , the last Filipino General to surrender to the Americans.  Before I give you a tour in Sto. Tomas, let me first give you a short history of the town. Did you know that Sto. Tomas is one of the oldest town of Batangas? Yes, it is. The town of Sto. Tomas was founded in 1666. Located 60 kilometers south of Manila at the foot of Mount Makiling. Aside from being known for its history, Sto. Tomas is also known as one of the major tourist destinations in the province of Batangas! Now, let’s start our online roadtrip!  Miguel Malvar Shrine The Miguel Malvar Shrine is right inside the Municipal Hall complex. At the center of the compound is the Malvar Monument, a figur
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Hotsprings in Laguna

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The province of Laguna is blessed to have natural springs, many of which are hot springs. The waters of these springs flow down from an inactive volcano, Mount Makiling. And many believed that the water from the springs is therapeutic. That’s why it is one of the most popular attractions in Laguna.  So, if you are searching for a place to relax, unwind and soothe those tired muscles. Here are the best hot springs resort in Laguna to try.  If you want a Mediterranean escape or just a garden getaway, Do ña Jovita Garden Resort is perfect for you! The resort not only offers 9 pools, with one hot spring jacuzzi that gets its water directly from Mount Makiling. But they also offer other activities, such as hiking, trekking, horseback riding and more.  Doña Jovita is surely not just for relaxation but for fun and adventure too! Want to relax in a hot spring pool with an amazing view? They have it right here in 88 Hotspring Resort! Imagine soaking in a
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ISDAAN: ISANG SULYAP SA BANSANG THAILAND Sawadee ka! Marahil ay pamilyar ka sa salitang ito. Salitang binubuo ng siyam na letra. Salitang binabanggit ng may kasamang malaking ngiti sa labi. Siyam na letra ngunit punong-puno ng makulay kultura at kasaysayan. Sawadee ka o hello sa ingles, ang siyam na letrang ito ang paraan ng pagbati sa bansang Thailand. Ang bansang Thailand ay kilalasa makulay nitong kultura at kasaysayan, kaya naman masasalamin mo ang mga ito sa mga kilalang tourist spots na matatagpuan sa nasabing bansa. Nariyan ang The Grand Palace, Sukhotkai Old City, Historic City of Ayutthaya, at marami pang iba. Kilala rin ang bansang Thailand sa mga street food walks nito na punong-puno ng mga nagsasarapang putahe ng Thailand.   Source: http://www.thetraveldebugger.com/2015/07/28/isdaan-resto-fun-park/ Source: http://www.thetraveldebugger.com/2015/07/28/isdaan-resto-fun-park/ Source: http://www.thetraveldebugger.com/2015/07/28/isdaan-resto-fun-park/ Marami
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Wait, There’s more!

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Rosario, Batangas along with its neighbouring municipalities are not just known for its tourist spots like resorts, beaches and adventure parks. They were also famous for their annual festivals like Sinukmani Festival, Kabakahan Festival, Tinindag Festival, Lambayok Festival and Les Kuhliembo Festival. Sounds exciting, right? Well, play with your imagination now because we are bringing you to these festivals. Sinukmani Festival                 Rosario, Batangas have been celebrating the festival since 2005 every 9 th June of the year as a way of promoting their primary source of income which is rice. The sweet delicacy was serve on long tables for local residents and visitors to indulge. Two contests were held including street dance competition where dancers wear colourful costumes made out of banig, bilao, rice sacks and other materials symbolyzing the tools used in cooking sinukmani. The other was on-the-spot making of the best and longest sinukmani which is surely spectacle
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