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The Pakil Tourism Master Plan: What to expect in the next 10 years

Laguna de Bay, the second largest inland waterbody in Southeast Asia, divides the town of Pakil in Laguna. As a consequence, tourism development in...

HIDILYN DIAZ: Weightlifting’s not all strength and power, it’s a mind game, too

The young and innocent wildcard four Olympics ago is now a jaded veteran in search of the ultimate—a gold medal. It’s a case of a...

LOOK: CATCH THE NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE OF PHILIPPINES GRAPHIC READER

Edited by multi-awarded poet and essayist Marra PL. Lanot Featuring: SHORT STORIES "Patch of Green" by I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez “When Words Fail” by Melissa Salva “Time for Tattoos” by Richard...

Federalism ONE-ON-ONE with Santa Rosa Mayor Danilo Ramon ‘Dan’ Fernandez

  As mayor of the second largest local government unit (LGU) in Laguna province, do you think that Federalism is feasible in your city? Why...

Mayor AJAM’s employment & livelihood formula

With investments and new businesses, plus a whole lot of government support, come livelihood and employment. This straightforward formula was successfully implemented in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, leading to the creation of jobs and livelihood, punctuated by the city government’s job fairs...

Of farmers & cooperatives

Large, wide plains generally characterize the topography of the City of Sto. Tomas in Batangas province. Mountainous terrain only becomes apparent on the northeast side of the city, encompassing a portion of Mt. Makiling. The city maintains a robust agricultural sector, despite long years...

On pace with peace & order and disaster preparedness

The City of Sto. Tomas is one of the first city governments in the province of Batangas to establish close coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in order to improve peace and order, as well as disaster response, in times of emergency...

City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas: A social services sanctuary for all

Standing before his constituents as he delivered his second State of the City Address, lawyer Arth Jhun Aguilar Marasigan renewed his commitment as Mayor of the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas: “As we continue to develop and grow, our city will remain a...

Profiles on inclusivity, diversity, and growth

Inclusivity, the practice of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, have long been a declared policy of the city government in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Last July, during his State of the City Address, Mayor...

A toolbox for sustainable city living

Ecology rules in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas Mother Nature blessed the City of Sto. Tomas. This northeastern section of Batangas province has its healthy share of captivating natural wonders like the eternal Laguna Lake, the rhythmic flow of the San Juan, Siam-Siam,...

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