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That fine balance between business & investments promotion

The City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas is strategically positioned to be favorable for business and investments. Only a little more than an hour’s commute from Manila, this landlocked component city in the coastal province of Batangas, has proven to be a vital link...

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...

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Biñan City: 2022 and Beyond with 20/20 Vision

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The other “Big One”

In case of soil movement inducing a magnitude 7.2 earthquake, can the Angat Dam survive this intact? Thus, Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado of Bulacan raised the issue...

Isuzu Gencars: Good people, great brand

Building an enterprise requires an immeasurable amount of skill, daring, and more than a handful of patience to get the job done. There has...

Nagkaisa advocates for wage hike, urging prioritization of living wage; questions NEDA

A labor coalition has challenged the cautious stand of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on the proposed P100 wage increase pushed by labor...