During the early part of the 18th century, adventurous settlers from Taal, northern Mindoro and southern Cavite were attracted to the vast plain near the shores of Balayan Bay because of its abundance in fish and other marine life. Salting and drying fish became their major …
Nasugbu’s tourism industry focused primarily on its beaches. Its proximity to Manila makes it a popular choice.
Taal Lake, formerly known as Bombón Lake, is a freshwater lake in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The lake fills Taal Caldera, a large volcanic caldera formed by very large eruptions between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago. …
Sigpawan Festival is celebrated during Easter Sunday, the festival’s highlight is the Fluvial procession along coastal areas of the town. The festival showcases the rich culture and natural resources of Lemery, with booths displaying a variety of the towns agricultural …
Constructed in the early 2000s, Fantasy World was supposed to be the Disneyland of the Philippines. Before it became operational, however, the park’s owner encountered financial problems that prevented the project from being completed. Fantasy World, with its overlooking views of the Taal Lake, makes a perfect location for films and engagement shoots.
The Taal Basilica canonically known as the Minor Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours is a Minor Basilica in the town of Taal, Batangas, within the Archdiocese of Lipa. It is considered to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 88.6 metres (291 ft) long and 48 metres…
St John the Evangelist Church or Tanauan Church was built in 1881 by the Augustinians. It was heavily damaged during the World War II and had to go through major renovation after the war. The outer structure and design was restored almost true to its neo…
The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay is a coral-hewn chapel in Barrio Caysasay in Taal, Batangas and it was built in 1639 by Fr. Alonso Rodriguez to replace a temporary structure built in 1611. The church was to serve as the perpetual shrine of the Virgin…
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