by Atom L. Pornel | Sep 7, 2025 | Good Show
Just a month after the successful Sublian Festival in July, I found myself back in Batangas City—this time, for their much-anticipated folk dance competitions. It was a short trip, just an overnight stay, yet a meaningful one for someone like me who holds heritage,...
by Atom L. Pornel | Jul 29, 2025 | Good Travel
Not even the rain and southwest monsoon could stop the Sublian Festival held from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Batangas City. This 38-year-old festival began in 1988 under the leadership of the late city mayor Eduardo Dimacuha, in celebration of Batangas City’s founding...
by Atom L. Pornel | Jul 21, 2025 | Good Travel
Batangas City in Southern Luzon is once again in full festive spirit as it prepares to culminate the month-long Sublian Festival on July 23—a cherished celebration rooted in the Batangueños’ deep devotion to their patron, Mahal na Poong Sto. Niño. Find out why...
by Atom L. Pornel | Dec 17, 2024 | Good Show
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024 winner Liana Rose Barrido proudly raised the Philippine flag in Malaysia by capturing the country’s 6th Miss Tourism International crown. Relive the moment when Pampanga’s Cyrille Payumo won the Philippines’ 5th Miss Tourism International...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Oct 24, 2019 | Good Travel
The world’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is rising at Montemaria on the southernmost tip of Batangas Bay in Batangas City. The 322-ft. (98.15 meters) statue of Mary, the Mother of All Asia Tower of Peace, is the centerpiece of the Montemaria pilgrimage...
