Vilma Santos, a prominent figure in Philippine politics, served as governor of Batangas from 2007 to 2016 and was reelected in 2025. In the recent elections, she won 655,034 votes. Her family includes notable members like husband Ralph Recto and sons Ryan and Luis Manzano. Additionally, Yana Ysabel Maranan represented Batangas in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
Patricia Tapia biography: 13 things about Miss Tourism Philippines 2024
Patricia Bianca "Ica" Narvaez Tapia is a Filipino-American model and beauty queen, born in the Philippines and raised in California. She earned her master's in management from Pepperdine University and has various professional experiences, including modeling and healthcare roles. Ica has competed in several beauty pageants, earning titles such as Miss Philippines USA Tourism 2021 and Miss Tourism Philippines 2024.
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10 things about San Jose, Batangas’s Arvin Joseph Mirasol
Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a Filipino cabin attendant from Batangas, worked on the Royal Caribbean ship Symphony of the Seas before being arrested in 2024 for placing cameras in passenger cabins. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to video voyeurism, impacting multiple passengers.
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Mister Grand Philippines 2023 results: Batangas’s Cheovy Castillo crowned in Manila
The Philippines, yet to win Mister Grand International, saw Kristzan de los Santos place as first runner-up in 2022. The 2023 Mister Grand Philippines pageant took place on November 12, featuring 39 candidates. Jefferson Montibon from Agusan Del Norte emerged as the 1st runner-up. Cheovy Walter from Batangas won the title.
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2022 Batangas congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Batangas, a province in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, consists of five cities and 29 municipalities. The May 9, 2022 elections resulted in Dodo Mandanas becoming governor and Mark Leviste vice governor. Congressman seats were filled across six districts. Also, notable representation in beauty pageants occurred from Batangas participants.
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Lipa City’s Lucas Garcia is ‘Idol Philippines 2019’ first runner-up
Hailing from Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines, Lucas Garcia, 20, almost won first edition of “Idol Philippines” on ABS-CBN. He was declared as the first runner-up of the television singing competition on July 28, 2019. Regine Velasquez, 49, James Reid, 26, Moira Dela Torre, 25, and Jose Marie "Vice Ganda" Viceral, 43, were the judges. Combining … Continue reading Lipa City’s Lucas Garcia is ‘Idol Philippines 2019’ first runner-up
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Filipino rapper Alex Bruce drops new single ‘Pull It Off’
Hip-hop prodigy Alex Bruce, 12, returns with a take-no-prisoners jam that's built on the strength of her talent and personality after racking up more than a million views on YouTube for her live performance of "Mind as a Weapon." Based in Batangas, Philippines, the teenage rapper is releasing "Pull It Off," her first official single … Continue reading Filipino rapper Alex Bruce drops new single ‘Pull It Off’
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2019 Batangas congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Batangas, a province in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, was established on December 8, 1581. It comprises five cities and 29 municipalities. During the 2019 elections, key positions, including congressmen, governor, and board members, were filled, with Hermilando Mandanas winning the governorship and substantial voter turnout across various districts.
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