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According to the town’s history, there were two theories on how the name Calaca, was derived. First, the word Kalaka meant fellow tribesmen. The term was then used by ancient Calaqueños to greet each other. The traditional salutation was passed down from generation to generation until it became the official name of the town. Another account [...]

A perfect place to realize the importance of nature and to keep us aware of our environment is the charming town of Lobo. It is one of the emerging potential eco-tourist destinations here in the province of Batangas. There are three theories why the town was called Lobo: first, the Tagalog term for wolf, which is “lobo”, [...]

Philippine Ancestral House, traditionally called Bahay Na Bato, is the fusion of native Filipino, Spanish and Chinese influences. The Spanish colonial era gave birth to the constructions of the bahay na bato and eventually became a status symbol for noble Filipinos (the principalia and the ilustrados).  The Bahay na Bato, originates from the Bahay Kubo, since [...]

Located on a vast and beautiful tract of land 43 kilometers from Batangas City and 18 kilometers from Lipa is Tanauan. It became a city on March 10, 2001. While doing a coverage for Tanauan’s Foundation Day, I happened to pass by two of the city’s attractions. First is the huge Church of San Juan [...]