Batangas Province, Philippines

Batangas has 31 Municipalities, 3 Cities, and 1078 Barangays. The barangays of Batangas are listed within each municipality and city. Every barangay in the province of Batangas has an Interactive Webpage of its own.
Batangas Registered Voters as of (2010) = 1,118,425
Batangas Population (as of Aug 1, 2007) = 2,245,869
Land Area (as of 2007, in hectares) = 311,975
Batangas is a 1st class province.
The province of Batangas is in Region IV-A. - Calabarzon and within the south/central part of the island of luzon.
Capital of the province is Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines

Geography of Batangas, Philippines

Geography of Batangas

Location of Batangas, Philippines

The province of Batangas is within Region IV-A. - Calabarzon in the island of Luzon.

History of Batangas, Philippines

Spanish missionaries first set foot in Batangas City in 1572. The settlement was founded in 1581 and named "Batangan" because of the numerous big logs that abounded the Calumpang River. The logs were called "batang" by the natives who settled near the river and called the settlement "Batangan". This name was modified and became Batangas in 1601. Don Agustin Casilao was appointed as the first Gobernadorcillo. Since 1754, the city has been the capital and administrative center of the province. Batangas became a city in 1969 through Republic Act. No. 5495.

People of Batangas, Philippines

Registered Voters 1 (2010)= 1,118,425 Population (as of Aug 1, 2007)= 2,245,869

Elected Government Officials of the Province of Batangas, Philippines

Elected officials of Batangas Province for the term of 2013-2016

Provincial Governor of Batangas: Rosa Vilma Santos Recto
Provincial Vice-Governor of Batangas: Jose Antonio "Mark" Sermonia Leviste II
House Representatives of Batangas:
- 1st District: ERMITA-BUHAIN, EILEEN
- 2nd District: ABU, RANEO
- 3rd District: Nelson Perez Collantes
- 4th District: Mark Llandro Mendoza

Elected officials of Batangas Province for the term of 2010-2013

Provincial Governor: Rosa Vilma Santos Recto
Provincial Vice-Governor: Jose Antonio Sermonia Leviste II
House Representatives:
- 1st District: Tomas Villadolid Apacible
- 2nd District: Hermilando Ingco Mandanas
- 3rd District: Nelson Perez Collantes
- 4th District: Mark Llandro Mendoza
Provincial Board Members:

Barangay Elected Officials of Batangas Province

Barangay Elected Officials of Batangas Province for the term of 2010-2013

Businesses in Batangas, Philippines

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Businesses in Batangas

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Banks and Financial Institutions in Batangas
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Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses and Boarding
Pharmacies or Drug Stores
Repair Shops
Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops and Resorts in Batangas
Salons and Barber Shops
Supermarket, wet market

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Batangas, Philippines

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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Batangas, Philippines

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Schools in Batangas, Philippines

School year 2013-2014 starts June 3 and ends March 31, 2014, for public elementary and secondary schools. The school year will have 201 school days, of which 180 days are “nonnegotiable” student-teacher contact time.

The multisectoral Brigada Eskwela to prepare schools for the students’ return will be on May 21-26. Oplan Balik Eskwela will be from May 28 to June 8 while orientation on K to 12 for parents and other stakeholders will be on June 9.

Although private schools may deviate from the Department of Education (DepEd) calendar, they are enjoined not to start before June 3 and later than Aug 31.

School Year 2013-2014 in public elementary and high schools will start on June 3 and end on March 31, 2014 The name of your school in Batangas can be listed here. You can list it like this:

Name of School. Private or Public. It can be an elementary school, high school, college.
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- Telephone Number
- Principal of the school

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Economy of Batangas, Philippines

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Jobs in Batangas Philippines

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Natural Resources of Batangas, Philippines

Protect the environment

Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
+63-2-929-6626
osec@denr.gov.ph

Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Batangas, Philippines

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MAN-MADE PARK

The Plaza Mabini which is strategically located within the Poblacion is one of the two man-made parks in Batangas City. The Plaza which is dedicated to the Filipino people has a double lifesize bust statue of Apolinario Mabini which stands prominently at the center, was first conducted in 1951 and redesigned in 1964. The design of the park garnered the first prize award in the National Beautification Project Contest in 1969 for its landscaping and overall aesthetic urban form. Plaza Mabini was renovated thru the funds granted to the city government by the Philippine Tourism Authority 1993. The two water fountains were revived and the landscaping was improved. Benches for the existing stage were installed. A gazeebo and public restrooms were constructed in one corner of the Plaza.

Laurel Park is another man-made park situated at the Provincial Capitol Site in Barangay Kumintang Ibaba. The park boasts of a Multi-Purpose Center which can be either use as basketball court and a volleyball court and a dormitory for a seminar and meeting venues. A sculpture work entitled "Diwa ng Batangeuno" done in bronze/steel by the renowned sculpture, Ed Castrillo portrays the vitues of the Batanguenos such as nobility, industriousness, beauty and wisdom can be found also in the Laurel Park.

Directly fronting the Plaza Mabini is the Basilica of Immaculada Conception built from 1851-1857, its façade and interior is a stunning model of early Rennaissance architecture. On February 13, 1946, by a decree of the Holy Father, Pope Pious XII, the church was elevated to the "Basilica Minor" of the Infant Jesus and Immaculada Concepcion and was the first basilica to be vested that honor and priveledge in the Philippines and in the entire Far East. Through the efforts of the Sto. Nino Pastoral Foundation, a religious organization, the Batangas Church Museum was established with honor of the late Msgr. Clemente Yatco. Precious relics and century old books and statues can be found in the said museum. Other historical landmarks include in Batangas National High School (Circa 1902), St. Brigits College (Circa 1912), Provincial Capitol (Circa 1926) and the Batangas Regional Hospital (Circa 1928).

Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Batangas, Philippines

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Philippine News

Report: Phl has highest growth potential in TIPs
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5:08 pm

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has the highest growth potential among a new group of nations expected to lead global economic growth over the next seven years, a global banking giant said.

In a report, DBS Ltd. said the so-called TIPs— Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines— are increasingly becoming a major growth driver as advanced economies continued to reel from the debt crisis..........Full Story

'Balanced growth' prompts Standard Chartered to raise PHL growth forecast
Monday, June 17, 2013 4:22 pm

Standard Chartered on Monday joined the ranks of global financial institutions to raise their Philippine economic growth forecast, saying the country is moving towards a “balanced growth” underpinned by the twin drivers of expansion: consumption and investment.

“We now expect the economy to grow faster—6.9 percent in 2013, 6.3 percent in 2014 and 7.0 percent in 2015, mainly boosted by investment growth,” Jeff Ng, economist at the British banking giant in Singapore, noted in an e-mail message to GMA News Online. .........Full Story

Phl chess whiz kid, 7, youngest Fide master
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 am

MANILA, Philippines - Boys at seven spend most of their time with their PS3s or PCs and tabs voraciously playing Candy Crush or Temple Run. But not youthful Fide Master Alekhine Nouri, who allocates a huge majority of his day handling chess pieces and mastering moves and immersing in chess books.

“Our daily routine features 10 hours of training; no computer games, no TV. We only ease up on Sundays,” the chess prodigy’s father and personal coach Hamed Nouri said in Filipino..........Full Story »

Batangas Zip Codes

Source: Philippine Postal Corporation

This table is Sortable by City/Municipality or by ZipCode

Click on Icon to Sort ZipCode	Click on Icon to Sort City/Municipality	Province
4200	Batangas City	Batangas
4201	Bauan	Batangas
4202	Mabini	Batangas
4203	Tingloy	Batangas
4204	San Pascual	Batangas
4205	Alitagtag	Batangas
4206	Santa Teresita	Batangas
4207	San Nicolas	Batangas
4208	Taal	Batangas
4209	Lemery	Batangas
4210	San Luis	Batangas
4211	Agoncillo	Batangas
4212	Calaca	Batangas
4213	Balayan	Batangas
4214	Tuy	Batangas
4215	Calatagan	Batangas
4216	Lian	Batangas
4217	Lipa City	Batangas
4218	Fernando Air Base	Batangas
4219	Balite	Batangas
4220	Talisay	Batangas
4221	Laurel	Batangas
4222	Cuenca	Batangas
4223	Mataas na Kahoy	Batangas
4224	Padre Garcia	Batangas
4225	Rosario	Batangas
4226	San Juan	Batangas
4227	San Jose	Batangas
4228	Taysan	Batangas
4229	Lobo	Batangas
4230	Ibaan	Batangas
4231	Nasugbu	Batangas
4232	Tanauan City	Batangas
4233	Malvar	Batangas
4234	Santo Tomas	Batangas

Batangas, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Tour de Zamboanga 2013: From the 11^th of July, 2013 to the 14^th of July, 2013. A four day 540 kilometer bicycle race for Charity!

Due to the road constructions going on in the route of the Tour, we are eliminating the road bikes from this race.

This is a (Non-Roadbike) individual bicycle race. Everybody is welcome in this race. The more the merrier. Racers who skip a stage will not be allowed to continue. Everybody who finishes the race and does not skip a stage is a winner.

The race starts at the port municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte and rests in the historical city of Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan City to end the first stage. The following day the race will continue from Dapitan City to Pagadian City to end the second stage. The 3rd stage will be from Pagadian to Ipil. And finally culminate with the final stage from Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Zamboanga City.

Prizes for the Winners and Participants of Tour de Zamboanga

80 PRIZES in all to be Given Away. OVER ₱ 782,000.00 pesos in Prizes

Grand Prize: The overall (liloy, dapitan, pagadian, ipil, zamboanga) first 15 finishers will be based on the overall accumulated time it took to finish the 4 stage race. The racer must finish all stages to qualify for the grand prize.
- The racer with the best accumulated time wins the championship. 1st:50K, 2nd:30K, 3rd:20K, 4th:15K, 5th:10K, 6th:9.5K, 7th:9K, 8th:8.5K, 9th:8K, 10th:7.5K, 11th:7K, 12th:6.5, 13th:6K, 14th:5.5K, 15th:5K
Every stage has a winner. Prizes will be presented to the first 3 racers to win each stage. 1st:20K, 2nd:15K, 3rd:10K, 4th:6.5K, 5th:6K, 6th:5.5K, 7th:5K, 8th:4.5K, 9th:4K, 10th:3.5K, 11th:3K, 12th:2.5K, 13th:2K, 14th:1.5K, 15th:1K
- The winner of each stage keeps the prize money even if he/she can't continue with the race because of injury or other reasons. But because the racer skipped a stage he/she will not be allowed to continue with the race.
Besides the Open Category, There are three (3) other competitive categories: (Women; Under 16 years old; 50 years old and over. Prizes for these categories are as follows: 25K 1st, 20K 2nd, 15K 3rd, 10K 4th, 5K 5th. Each Category gets a prize. Prizes given only to finishers of all 4 stages for these 3 categories.
Finishers of all the 4 stages get a certificate of completion and a refund of their 1,000.00 peso registration fee. If a racer skips a stage he or she is will not be allowed to continue the race. Every finisher of the Tour de Zamboanga is a WINNER!

First Bicycle Race to cover the entire Zamboanga Peninsula

Due to the election complications in the Zamboanga peninsula, the tour has been postponed to July 11 - July 14 of 2013.

Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga City.

First Stage - July 11, 2013 (Thursday): Liloy to Dapitan City
- 143 Kilometers: This stage of the race does not have many hilly terrains. It will be mostly flat. The roads are cemented.
Second Stage - July 12, 2013(Friday): Dapitan City to Pagadian City
- 128 Kilometers: The second stage will be more challenging as there will be more hills to climb. About 40% of the terrain will be hilly. It will be on the Osmena Hwy which is almost completely cemented. There are only a few kilometers that are still under construction.
Third Stage - July 13, 2013 (Saturday): Pagadian City to Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
- 139 Kilometers: The race from pagadian to Ipil will prove to be a grueling race specially the first 35 kilometers. The first 35 kilometers is about 80% uphill battle.
Fourth Stage - July 14, 2013 (Sunday): Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay to Divisoria, Zamboanga City
- 130 Kilometers: There are three challenging parts to this section of the race. First challenge is the uphill climb from the border of zamboanga sibugay to the border of zamboanga city (barangay of licomo). After that is the twisty uphill in the barangay of Tigbalabag and finally the quiniput tuktukalaw climb. Then it will be a downhill race to the finish at the barangay of Divisoria.

All Philippine Cyclers are invited to participate in the open bicycle race. It is for a great charitable cause: Project BOSS - Brotherhood Operation Sweet Smile

Total Distance to be traveled: 540 kilometers or 338 miles - Visit our WebPage

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