By that I meant the Basilica of St. Martin of Tours in Taal, Batangas. I recall a senator once telling me to not miss a chance to visit this church, especially after its lighting, frescoes and tromp l’oeils were improved and restored. A visit here, she said, felt like being transported somewhere in Europe when...
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‘Mangrove Warriors’ take up the conservation challenge in a Batangas village
A thick belt of mangroves spans over one kilometer of shoreline at Barangay Quilitisan in Calatagan, Batangas. Across from the mainland lies the mangrove-covered islet Ang Pulo. The 7.5-hectare Ang Pulo was declared a municipal conservation park in 2009, giving way for the preservation of mangroves in the area. It was also opened to ecotourism...