Ronco Beach Resort is a sanctuary for those who are constantly trying to escape the hussle and bussle of Manila city life.Fresh air, lush green landscapes and the soothing ocean waves await each visitor.There’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy your stay in our deluxe apartment-style rooms, fully airconditioned with it’s own bed and bath. Meals are served upon request (a menu may be offered prior to the guest’s trip) or the guests may order based on the menu of the day. It is located at 12 kms. along Parola Road, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines.


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(+632) 975 69 94
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Monte Maria Shrine is 45 minutes drive from Batangas City. A billion peso project of Father Fernando Suarez which becomes a center of criticism among priesthood because of the financial crisis that we have today. The statue of the shrine will be 117 metres high - higher than the statue of liberty (96 meters high) and the statue of Jesus at Rio de Janeiro (100 meters high).

The shrine will include a centre for healing and spiritual rejuvenation, St. Joseph Chapel, Divine Mercy Chapel, House of Mary, Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, a rosary garden, a way of the cross and Infant Jesus Chapel.


With the ground-breaking celebration held at Pinamukan, Batangas City on January 7, 2007, the Feast of the Epiphany, and with support coming from all over the world, Fr. Fernando Suarez’ vision is slowly coming to reality. In all his talks while here in Winnipeg, Fr. Fernando emphasized that God, through the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Virgin is using him as an instrument of healing. Monte Maria, he said, is a place being set aside from all eternity for the Blessed Mother so that the nation will be healed and that the poor will be raised up to the dignity and respect they deserve as the children of God.

All the chapels that are going to be built at Montemaria are donated by families from Canada and the Philippines.

MONTEMARIA is a project of Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation (MMPF), an apostolic initiative being led by Fr. Fernando Suarez Healing Ministry. MMPF is an apostolic initiative whose aim is to ‘seek holiness in evangelizing and working with the poor through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.’

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In the place where I grew up, Brgy. Bulacnin Lipa City, honey bee farming is a known business. I guess we have a very good location for cultivating bees. Along the road going to Balete Batangas you will frequently see sign of a Honey Bee Farm. Some even have stalls outside for you to buy their honey. A bottle of ketchup size honey bee costs me around Php 120. I bought 2 bottles as my vitamins here in Singapore.

Honey is a treat, and is man's oldest sweetener. It is an excellent substitute for sugar in our drinks and food. It is also good for many medicinal uses and treating certain conditions. Reliance on commercialized medicines which contain too many chemicals can become hazardous to our health. Use honey instead of sugar in cooking to get all the benefits of its healing properties.



Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate.

It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Besides the above, copper, iodine, and zinc exist in it in small quantities. Several kinds of hormones are also present in it. Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy.

If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may help prevent your seasonal allergies. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey.

Honey may also be good for your skin. It has the ability to attract water. It is also safe for sensitive skin. You can use it as a moisturizing mask for your skin as well as your hair. To use it as a conditioner, mix the honey with olive oil. Be sure to wash your hair thoroughly before you go outside.

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2010 election battle for Governor position in the province of Batangas is between the incumbent Gov. Vilma Santos and former Gov. Armando Sanchez. It gives all batanggenyo the best option to choose which one served the province most. I am living outside Batangas for several years already, and I must admit I haven't tracked their performances and public service.

Between the two candidates, who do you think is deserving for a second term in our governatorial post? Can you share us some accomplishments made by both candidates?

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In case you are going to Batangas, don't forget to buy some souvenirs for your friends, officemates or loved ones. One of the best souvenir you can buy for them is this key chain. This is very unique in Batangas only.

I remember last time, I bought some of this keychain for my friends in Cebu and they all really like it.

So, don't forget to drop by in any souvenir store.

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Golden Sunset is one of the country's premiere resort, just a two-and-a-half-hour drive south of Metro Manila. Located in the historic town of Calatagan, Batangas, it is fast becoming the destination for vacationers and beachgoers alike. Golden Sunset has something for every member of your family: a Serendipity Spa where you can relax and unwind, a Butterfly Sanctuary where your kids can learn more about butterflies and various restaurants where your whole family can wine and dine to different types of cuisines. Finally, the vacation you and your family truly deserve!

Golden Sunset offers to its guests the perfect mix of breathtaking natural features, world-class amenities, relaxing yet exciting leisure activities and excellent service from a courteous and well-trained staff: all the ingredients of a relaxing and memorable vacation in one destination! Take a stoll along their sandy boardwalk, swim in their crystal clear waters or simply marvel at the beauty of their golden sunset.




Owned by famed hairdresser Ricky Reyes, the beach resort was built on a 20-hectare property in Barangay Uno, Calatagan, said to be the marketplace for transient Chinese traders during the pre-Spanish era.

In 1958, during extensive diggings made by Robert Fox and National Museum personnel in the same place where the resort is now located, it yielded Chinese potteries, heirloom, and human relics indicating their stay in the area. The discoveries now known as the Calatagan diggings collection are kept today at the Ayala Museum.

"I bought this property which was left barren by that extensive archaeological diggings with no sign of life except for a lone tamarind tree in its middle. If not for the magnificent view of the Golden Sunset I would not have bought it," Ricky Reyes told the Bulletin.



But today, like the phoenix, the legendary bird, it rises from the ashes (wasteland and an abandoned fishpond) to become a prime tourist destination with all the facilities and amenities of a resort of international standard.

Very soon, in support of the medical and beauty tourism program of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, the Golden Sunset Resort will put up an Operating Room (OR) to cater to the health and beauty needs of balikbayans, particularly from the United States.


Visit their website for more details http://www.goldensunset.ph/

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