Batangas Tourism and Cultural Affairs

24/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚, 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚! ✨

The PTCAO joins the entire city of Calaca in celebrating its Town Fiesta!

22/10/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🏆

The Province of Batangas proudly celebrates the achievements of our local government units at the prestigious Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards held at Ormoc, Leyte.

𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧:
🥈 1st Runner-Up – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐆𝐔 (Municipal Level)
🥈 1st Runner-Up – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 (Municipal Level)

𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐧:
🥇 Winner – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 (Municipal Level)

Your passion for preserving our culture, driving local tourism, and showcasing the beauty of Batangas fuels our shared mission to bring Batangas to greater heights. Congratulations on these well-deserved honors! ✨

22/10/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦

The Department of Tourism Region IV-A (DOT 4A) successfully conducted a Site Validation Tour in Batangas on October 21, 2026 to further elevate local destinations! 📍

This initiative was actively participated in by key travel industry partners including PTAA, PhilTOA, CAITO, BAPTTA, and bloggers. Joining them were regional tourism associations including ALTTA (Laguna), QUEPATTA (Quezon), and RTAA (Rizal).

The PTCAO led by Ms. Jaide Castillo, showed its full support for the activity, strengthening partnerships across the sector to continuously elevate the province's tourism spots and visitor experience.🤝

20/10/2026

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
🎭✨

Batangas Province successfully completed the 𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗩-𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 held on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟱 at the 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯. ✨

Led by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗮, our tourism officers, staff, and creative choreographers dove deep into the core of festival management—focusing on festival mattering, creating meaningful value, and strategic value-adding to ensure our local celebrations leave a lasting impact.♥️

It was three powerful days dedicated to learning, innovating, and elevating our rich culture and traditions.

A heartfelt thank you to DOT Region IV-A and Dr. JC Mesana for conducting such an inspiring and fruitful seminar! 🙌🎉

15/10/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 📝✍️

The 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 proudly presents the very first series of 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, featuring writers 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘁! 🧑‍💻

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this workshop will help you transform your personal experiences, memories, and careful observations into powerful creative essays. 📑✍️

Special discounts await Batangueño participants as we champion our local literary community. All attendees will also receive a certificate. Part of the proceeds will help fund the upcoming Batangas Writers Workshop in April 2027! 🤩✨

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 NN
Platform: Via Zoom
Regular Fee: ₱600
Batangueño Fee: ₱500

Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026

✨ Secure your spot here: https://forms.gle/WRUjrDXanFqjNzvH6

See you there, Batangueños! 🙋

Paano ga magsulat tungkol sa mayroon ka na? Paano ga titigan nang mas mainam ang buhay na isinasabuhay mo na?

At hindi laang iyon: ano gang maisusulat natin tungkol sa Batangas? Mayamang materyal ga sa pagsusulat ng malikhaing sanaysay ang ating buhay-Batangueño?

Inihahandog ng Batangas Writers Workshop Committee ang unang serye ng Palihan sa Batangan–ang Creative Nonfiction Workshop kasama sina Prof. Augusto Aguila at Mr. Manolito Sulit!

Ang seryeng are ay para mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang ating mga kababayang manunulat na magbahagi ng kanilang kaalaman sa mga umuusbong na manunulat at ilang interesadong indibidwal.

Ang CNF workshop naman ay para tulungan ang mga manunulat, baguhan man o hindi, na maisangkapan ang kanilang danas, memorya, at disiplina sa maingat na obserbasyon, sa pagsusulat nila ng isang malikhaing sanaysay.

Baka ika’y napapaulot na dine ha, aba’y magrehistro na:

https://forms.gle/WRUjrDXanFqjNzvH6
https://forms.gle/WRUjrDXanFqjNzvH6
https://forms.gle/WRUjrDXanFqjNzvH6

Bukás ang palihan para sa lahat–hindi kami nangangagat, a-ah! Ngunit bilang pagpapahalaga sa lokal na komunidad-pampanitikan, mayroong espesyal na discount ang mga Batangueño sa event na ito. Lahat ng dadalo ay makakatanggap ng certificate.

At dahil kami’y mayayama, bahagi ng malilikom na pondo mula sa registration fee ay ilalaan para sa ilang gastusin sa sa gaganaping Batangas Writers Workshop sa Abril 2027. 🙂

Are pa ang ilang detalye, ha. Basahi nang maigi:
Petsa: October 24, 2026
Oras: 8:30 AM–12:00 NN
Dako: Via Zoom
Registration Fee: ₱600
Registration Fee para sa mga Batangueño: ₱500

Deadline ng Registration: October 23, 2026

Ang Zoom link at iba pang detalye ay ipapadala sa email ng mga registered participants bago ang Creative Non-Fiction Workshop. Ang certificates naman ay ipapadala dalawang linggo pagkatapos ng workshop

O siya, kitakits ha?

15/10/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏛️

The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region 4-A and in collaboration with the Municipal Tourism Office of San Juan, successfully conducted a one-day Seminar on Orientation on Gender and Development (GAD) on October 14, 2026, at El Jardin de Zaida. 👥✨

Resource Speaker Dr. Mark Lantican shared valuable insights and expertise on the topic. The activity was attended by various tourism stakeholders from the Municipality of San Juan.

14/10/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 & 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 ✨

On October 13, 2026, the local tourism community gathered at NDN Resort and Events Place for the Talisay Tourism Appreciation Program, a day dedicated to celebrating the passionate stakeholders who make Talisay a remarkable destination! 🏞️💙

Highlights of the Day:
🏆 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Recognizing the dedication of our local resort owners, operators, and partners who serve as the backbone of the tourism industry.
📖 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: A proud moment for every Talisenyo as with the official launch of “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘢𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰” by homegrown author, Ms. Cecille Terrible! 🌋✨
🎙️ 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) was invited to witness the event, led by Ms. Steph Landicho-Ona, who also served as the keynote speaker, delivering an empowering address on shared stewardship and local tourism growth.

Let us continue to protect, preserve, and promote the beauty of Talisay and Taal. Together, we are all guardians of our home! 🌟

14/10/2026

Sino ang nakapanood na ng Batangas Trip nina Sir Kevin Montillano at The Aguinaldos? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Batangas Lomi + Balisong + Taal Basilica + Kape = ULTIMATE BATANGAS ROADTRIP! 🚗💨

Maraming salamat, Sir Kevin Montillano, The Aguinaldos at sa buong team sa pagpapakita kung bakit kay ganda at kay sarap bumalik-balik sa Batangas! ❤️

📺 Panoorin niyo na ang kanilang buong Batangas vlog sa official YouTube channel ni Kevin Montillano!

Sakay na at mag-roadtrip na rin dahil sa 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆. 𝑺𝒐 𝑵𝒆𝒂𝒓!

Itchiboi, Kevin Montillano! 💙 Please share, subscribe, like, and ...

13/10/2026

✨ 𝐔𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐲-𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!✨

The 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗰., 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘆-𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 brings together notable Batangueño artists at Espacio, Balete, Batangas—showcasing works shaped by memory, culture, and everyday life. Come home to Batangas through the eyes of our Batangueño artists🎨🖼️

𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨:
Eliezer Dimaculangan
Lino Acasio
Ryan de Roxas
Esang Adame
Emman Acasio
Jorge Banawa
Ian Garcia
Charles Rivera

📷 Bintana: Batangas Gallery of Contemporary Art
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Espacio, Batangas Lakelands, Balete, Batangas
📅 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: October 8, 2026 – November 8, 2026
⏰ 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Saturdays & Sundays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Visit Ugnay-Sining and support local artistry, and start your art collection today! 🤩✨

13/10/2026

Remembering 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫 on his 𝟏𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲.

A brave revolutionary leader from Santo Tomas, Batangas, General Miguel Malvar dedicated his life for Philippine independence. His courage, patriotism, and unwavering determination remain an enduring legacy in our nation's history.

We honor his sacrifice and his fight for freedom.