The art of making the pabalat or pastillas wrappers has transformed in recent years from being a local, folk tradition into a popular art. Besides adding flair to the sweet pastillas de leche made from fresh carabaos milk, the pabalat has also become a compelling icon/symbol of the peoples creativity,...

During the Spanish era which covers a period of 300 years, important events happened in Balayan, Batangas. It was in 1575 that the Agustinian missionaries arrived in Balayan, Batangas. After three years, 1578, Balayan was officially founded as a municipality by Fr. Esteban Ortiz and Fr. Juan de Poras....

BALAYAN, the name of an old town and of vast province Batangas in 1581, which has been figured out here as the center of the ancient country Mai-I, is probably derived from Bai or bai i.e housethe tagalog term bai for the Batangas area was replaced by the Visayan people under the leadership of Datu Balensucla...

Just recently, I was trying too hard to identify a place with unique features that is not only worthy of admiring but also considered artistic. Then I asked myself, What place has not been much written but holds of great significance? I was bothered, staring blankly at nothing until my father offered...

In spite of the glare and blare of the demanding city life lies a moment wherein the only thing you can't help but do, is to breath in the scent of May. One such example is the Flores de Mayo, also known as Flowers of May, held in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Every afternoon in May, people within...

The Season of Festivals is celebrated on the merry month of May. One extravagant festival that everyone is excited to see is the Pahiyas Festival in Quezon Province, which is celebrated on the 15th of May. Quezon, formerly known as Tayabas, is the second largest province in the Southern Tagalog region....