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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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Nick Joaquin: The twilight years

(With humble thanks to poet and essayist Marra PL Lanot, we commemorate the April 29 death anniversary of National Artist Nick Joaquin—our first Editor-in-Chief...

Various labor groups pay homage to late peasant leader Jimmy Tadeo

Various labor leaders and organizations expressed their great sadness over the demise of long-time peasant leader Jaime “Ka Jimmy” Tadeo. The 1986 Constitutional Commission delegate...

Talented young photographer from Sorsogon City secures Honorable Mention in Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk 2023

Renowned photographer Scott Kelby—award-winning author and CEO of KelbyOne—has officially announced the winners and honorable mentions from this year's highly anticipated Worldwide Photo Walk. Among...

LOOK! What’s on the GA Tower’s LED billboard?

LOOK!  The LED billboard display on the wall of the GA Tower along Boni, EDSA has the faces of the headliners in the Philippines...