Pre-Colonial Shell Heaps Discovered in Batangas
In archaeology, a midden is an ancient refuse or garbage heap. It is often made up of discarded shells from mollusks such as clams and oys...
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Excavations at the Old Tanauan Church Ruins in Talisay, Batangas
The ruins of the old stone church of Tanauan, long overlooked by casual visitors, came to scholarly attention in 2010 when human skeletal ...
Lauro Dimayuga of Lipa: Forgotten Ilustrado
Lauro Solís Dimayuga of Lipa, Batangas, stands as one of the more obscure but significant figures in the late Propaganda and early Revolut...
Balangon: First Spanish Settlement in Batangas
The Spanish presence in Batangas began soon after the Conquistadores Martín de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo, who were sent by Miguel López d...
Fault Lines Affecting Batangas, including Newly Discovered Ones
This article synthesizes peer-reviewed studies, institutional reports, and high-resolution geophysical surveys to present a comprehensive ...
Cape Santiago Lighthouse: Batangas’ Oldest Beacon
The Point Santiago or Cape Santiago Lighthouse stands as one of Batangas’ most enduring maritime landmarks. Its history reaches back to Sp...
Focus on the St. Martin de Tour Basilica in Taal, Batangas
The hilltop silhouette of the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas, is the product of more than three centuries of faith, rel...
The Lipeña Teodula Africa, Inventor of the Nata de Coco
Teódula Kalaw África of Lipa, Batangas, is widely credited as the chemist who invented nata de coco — a chewy, translucent coconut gel. Lo...
Historic Photographs of Batangas, Early American Era
In this page are photographs taken early during the American colonial era in the Province of Batangas. These were recently (mid-2025) made ...
Photos of Santo Tomas, Batangas, Early American Colonial Period
Below are four pictures showing snippets of life in the then-municipality of Santo Tomas, Batangas early during the American colonial peri...