Women Spiritual Leaders in Pre-Hispanic Batangas
The spiritual life of the Tagalog people before the coming of Spain was shaped by ritual leaders who acted as mediators between the commun...
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History of the Batangas International Port
Batangas Bay is one of the deepest natural harbors in the Philippines. It covers about 220 square kilometers with a coastline of 92 kilome...
Salt-Making in Batangas: From Coastal Wealth to Cultural Memory
Batangas salt-making has long been a vital livelihood, shaping both the province’s economy and culture. Its coastal geography, with shallo...
Lambanog: Spirit of San Juan, Batangas
San Juan, Batangas, renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant festivals, also boasts a rich agricultural heritage. Central to this her...
Apolinario Mabini: The Paralytic Statesman
Apolinario Mabini (1864–1903), known as the “Sublime Paralytic,” is a central figure in the Philippine Revolution. While his political wri...
Pre-Colonial Shell Heaps Discovered in Batangas
In archaeology, a midden is an ancient refuse or garbage heap. It is often made up of discarded shells from mollusks such as clams and oys...
Excavations at the Old Tanauan Church Ruins in Talisay, Batangas
The ruins of the old stone church of Tanauan, long overlooked by casual visitors, came to scholarly attention in 2010 when human skeletal ...
Lauro Dimayuga of Lipa: Forgotten Ilustrado
Lauro Solís Dimayuga of Lipa, Batangas, stands as one of the more obscure but significant figures in the late Propaganda and early Revolut...
Balangon: First Spanish Settlement in Batangas
The Spanish presence in Batangas began soon after the Conquistadores Martín de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo, who were sent by Miguel López d...
Fault Lines Affecting Batangas, including Newly Discovered Ones
This article synthesizes peer-reviewed studies, institutional reports, and high-resolution geophysical surveys to present a comprehensive ...