Batangas.
province of the Philippines
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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Batangas and Pampanga are evaluating successful healthcare and infrastructure models and benchmarking public service models.Some support1 report
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Batangas and Davao were featured as food inspirations at Culinaire 2026, which took place on September 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Aboitiz Group is expanding its footprint with new projects, including industrial estates in Batangas and Tarlac, economic zone development in Cebu, and projects across Central Visayas, Southern Luzon, and Cabanatuan.Some support1 report
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Multiple LGUs across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces were affected by weather impacts on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Love Bus program is operating in urban corridors, utilizing a PITX hub to connect Metro Manila, Cavite, and Batangas, with DSWD oversight.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Batangas is a province in the Philippines. Iloilo City is a location within the Philippines. Davao del Sur is a province in the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Pinatubo and Taal flows are affecting downstream communities in Pampanga and Batangas, prompting warnings from PHIVOLCS for Luzon.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Manila and Batangas are included in the proposed Luzon Economic Corridor, amidst technological competition with China.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Leandro Leviste and Loren Legarda are involved in multibillion-peso solar projects, with one representing the province of Batangas.Some support1 report
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University of Makati in Batangas hosted a contest and recognized a finalist involving the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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DOJ secures convictions linked to Negros Oriental killing, evaluates trafficking complaints in Batangas, and US requests extradition of Apollo.Some support1 report
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Advisories issued regarding the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding due to the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Luis in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Batangas.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Drug trafficking operations were reported in Batangas, specifically in the municipality of Malvar, involving a Nissan vehicle.Some support1 report
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Power was produced in Batangas and Bataan and transmitted to distribution utilities on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Expansion of ecozones announced for Cavite, Batangas, and Negros Oriental on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Pottery tradition exists in Batangas, Philippines.Some support1 report
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Flooding and storms caused widespread damage and fatalities across Batangas, Caloocan, Benguet, and La Union.Some support1 report
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Mary Mediatrix Medical Center opened its center in Lipa, Batangas, to serve the entire Southern Luzon area.Some support1 report
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Proclamations were signed on August 28, 2026, marking the anniversaries related to cityhood in Batangas.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Isuzu Philippines is providing reliable vehicles for provincial operations in Batangas.Some support1 report
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DMCI Homes is opening a convention center in Batangas and operates the Solmera Beach Park Resort.Some support1 report
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Expanding D2D satellite connectivity tests are underway in Batangas, following previous tests conducted in Catanduanes and Ilocos Norte.Some support1 report
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Enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng are forecast to bring heavy rains to Luzon and affect Taiwan.Some support6 reports
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Envision Energy is reinforcing its operational foundation across Southeast Asia, inaugurating national distribution centers in Batangas and the Philippines.Some support2 reports
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A unified 911 system is now operational, providing services across multiple provinces and cities, including those in Batangas and Parañaque.Some support2 reports
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Mabuhay Holdings Corp. is developing affordable housing projects in the province of Batangas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The real estate consultancy Havitas was co-founded, and the Aya Hills development is located in Talisay, Batangas.Some support1 report
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Batangas and Cabuyao are part of a growing logistics corridor, with highest industrial rents reflecting PEZA accreditation.Some support2 reports
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Tropical Storm Maymay caused flooding in Batangas on July 22, 2025.Some support2 reports
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DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Philsa produced flood extent maps and landslide maps for multiple provinces including Cotabato, Mimaropa, Lanao del Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro, and Palawan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Aboitiz Economic Estates and TARI Estate are operating in Tarlac City and Central Luzon, with operations also extending into Batangas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Vice President Sara Duterte is from Batangas province.Some support1 report
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D&L INDUSTRIES, INC. utilized facilities in the province of Batangas.Some support1 report
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Meralco is exploring expansion and joint ventures in specific provinces including Batangas, Albay, and South Cotabato due to power reliability issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Meralco is sourcing power from the Sta. Rita plant in Batangas to support the Luzon grid.Some support1 report
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AG&P Industrial is expanding its operations, including a new facility groundbreaking, across several locations in the Philippines.Some support3 reports
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A new fabrication yard is located in San Pascual, and a former operational base was located in Bauan, Batangas.Some support6 reports
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Eugenio Jose Lacson oversees the provincial response to the outbreak of ASF in San Juan, a town located in Batangas.Some support1 report
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Taal Lake is situated within the province of Batangas, which is part of the Philippines.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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PGPC, a company whose parent is SM Investments Corp., is developing new geothermal sites in the provinces of Batangas and Albay, and expanding into Luzon.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An article published in Batangas details the presence of the INC district minister in the province, coinciding with SunStar Cebu's reporting.Some support3 reports
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Lemon Square opened a new 12-hectare plant in Batangas and plans to expand operations to Mindanao.Some support1 report
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Infestation detected in farmland in Batangas province.Some support1 report
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A kidnapping victim was abducted in Quezon City amidst ongoing law enforcement actions in the city.Some support2 reports
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LIMA Estate incorporates Batangas State University into a development plan situated in Lipa and Malvar, Batangas, leveraging PEZA incentives.Well supported3 reports
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Local leaders from diverse LGUs nationwide are serving on the ULAP executive board.Some support2 reports
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Regulatory bodies, including the FDA, are facing challenges in their oversight capacity regarding online sellers in Batangas.Some support1 report
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Mitsubishi Power is providing parts and services for the Ilihan power plant, which is connected to the Luzon grid and operates in the Batangas power complex.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather conditions in February 2022 affected small-scale fishers in Batangas, Cavite, and Zambales.Some support1 report
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Various locations, including Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, and Cebu, are currently engaged in efforts to establish local ordinances regarding partner rights.Some support1 report
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Batangas and Cavite provinces face challenges due to monsoon conditions.Some support1 report
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Buyers for Costa del Hamilo, Inc. are moving from southern Metro Manila to Batangas, where the company is based. Imee Francisco heads the company, which is linked to SM Prime Holdings Inc.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pico Terraces development in Batangas attracts buyers from the greater metropolitan area.Some support1 report
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Gerville Luistro announced private prosecutors for an impeachment trial on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Philippine Red Cross established a future branch in Tanauan City and is expanding services across Batangas province.Some support1 report
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GTCOE, a Global Technical Center of Excellence, was co-founded and located in Batangas, with trainees using Bataan facilities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Holy See, via the Dicastery for Evangelization, granted international recognition to a shrine in Batangas in 2015.Some support2 reports
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Tagaytay is a city located within the province of Batangas, which is part of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Around Batangas this week
News at the entities that move Batangas most-
Calabarzon StructuralDSWD is storing welfare goods across multiple regions including Davao Region, Calabarzon, Northern Mindanao, and Ilocos Region.Moves Batangas
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Holy See StructuralThe Holy See held a previous meeting in Rome.Moves Batangas
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American StructuralCTP is leading an investigation at RAF Fairford while US warplanes stage strikes targeting Iran.Moves Batangas
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Meralco OperationalThe Bureau of Internal Revenue issued an RMC removing VAT on system loss charges, following President Marcos's intervention and Congress's action.Moves Batangas
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Metro Manila OperationalLTFRB approved fare increases for public utilities in Metro Manila, driven by regional conflict and rising global oil prices.Moves Batangas
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Office of Civil Defense OperationalAn earthquake struck the Sarangani region of the Philippines, prompting a response from the Office of Civil Defense.Moves Batangas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 188, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Malvar Structural
Malvar is a geographically defined municipality located within the larger administrative area of Batangas.
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Talisay Structural
A specific development is located within Talisay, which is geographically situated in the province of Batangas.
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Lemon Square Structural
Lemon Square has established a major operational base, a new 12-hectare plant, within the province of Batangas.
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Calabarzon Structural
Batangas is an administrative province formally located within the Calabarzon region.
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Leandro Leviste Structural
Leandro Leviste serves as the political representative for the province of Batangas.
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Mitsubishi Power Operational
Mitsubishi Power provides ongoing technical and operational services within the Batangas power complex area.
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Nasugbu Structural
Nasugbu is an administrative municipality located within the province of Batangas.
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San Juan Shared context
San Juan is administratively and geographically located within the boundaries of Batangas.
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American Structural
Batangas is part of the Philippine supply chain supporting the US defense industrial base.
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Meralco Operational
Meralco is actively sourcing power and establishing service operations within the geographic area of Batangas.
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Kujira Shared context
Tropical Storm Kujira impacted Batangas, causing flooding.
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Central Luzon Structural
Batangas is administratively defined as a component province within the Central Luzon region.
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Philippine Economic Zone Authority Structural
Batangas' industrial rents and economic viability are functionally dependent on achieving PEZA accreditation standards.
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Holy See Structural
The shrine in Batangas holds international status due to formal recognition granted by the Holy See.
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Metro Manila Operational
Economic activity involves buyers traveling from Metro Manila to Batangas.
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Honda Operational
Honda operates and expands manufacturing facility capacity within the location of Batangas.
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Office of Civil Defense Operational
The relationship involves the monitoring of civil defense responses to weather events in Batangas.
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Marchel Operational
Marchel is required to appear in Batangas for a trial.
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Quezon Shared context
Both provinces are documented as locations where drug trafficking operations take place.
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Envision Energy Shared context
Envision Energy established a national distribution center within the geographical area of Batangas.
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Gerville Luistro Shared context
Gerville Luistro is associated with the location of Batangas, where related events are taking place.
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Sara Duterte Shared context
Sara Duterte is identified as being from Batangas province, linking the person to the location contextually.
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Batangas State University Operational
The partnership between Batangas and Batangas State University is noted to support regional economic growth goals.
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Department of Social Welfare and Development Operational
DSWD monitors situations in specific locations like Batangas as part of its operational mandate.
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Pangasinan Mentioned together
The two provinces are cited as part of a collective group that expressed support for WPS.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue Shared context
BIR offices are functionally located within the jurisdiction of Batangas.
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San Giovanni Rotondo Mentioned together
The two locations are thematically linked as models of concern for human suffering.
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Occidental Mindoro Shared context
Both provinces are assessed as sharing risk from severe weather events, specifically heavy rainfall and tropical cyclones.
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Benguet Shared context
Both provinces share the context of being located in the Philippines and are subject to environmental risks like floods and typhoons.
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Philippine Space Agency Operational
Philippine Space Agency produced flood extent maps relevant to Batangas.
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Bataan Shared context
Both provinces are noted for shared characteristics, including flood risk and power production.
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PAGASA Shared context
PAGASA provides weather forecasts for the region of Batangas.
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Smart Communications Operational
Smart Communications is conducting expanding D2D satellite connectivity tests utilizing the operational environment of Batangas.
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AboitizPower Shared context
A company operates within the geographical boundaries of the city/province of Batangas.
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Batangas City Shared context
Batangas City is geographically situated within the larger administrative area of Batangas province.
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Davao Mentioned together
Both Batangas and Davao were featured as food inspirations at Culinaire 2026.
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foodpanda Shared context
foodpanda operates within the geographical boundaries of Batangas.
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Mandaluyong Mentioned together
Both Batangas and Mandaluyong are co-mentioned as being represented in ULAP leadership.
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Philippines Shared context
Batangas is a province located within the country of the Philippines.
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El Niño Shared context
Batangas is geographically situated in a region whose weather is influenced by the large-scale El Niño climate pattern.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Batangas and Pampanga are evaluating successful healthcare and infrastructure models and benchmarking public service models.
- Batangas and Davao were featured as food inspirations at Culinaire 2026, which took place on September 1, 2026.
- Aboitiz Group is expanding its footprint with new projects, including industrial estates in Batangas and Tarlac, economic zone development in Cebu, and projects across Central Visayas, Southern Luzon, and Cabanatuan.
- Multiple LGUs across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces were affected by weather impacts on September 1, 2026.
- A Love Bus program is operating in urban corridors, utilizing a PITX hub to connect Metro Manila, Cavite, and Batangas, with DSWD oversight.
- Batangas is a province in the Philippines. Iloilo City is a location within the Philippines. Davao del Sur is a province in the Philippines.
- Leandro Leviste and Loren Legarda are involved in multibillion-peso solar projects, with one representing the province of Batangas.
- University of Makati in Batangas hosted a contest and recognized a finalist involving the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
- DOJ secures convictions linked to Negros Oriental killing, evaluates trafficking complaints in Batangas, and US requests extradition of Apollo.
- Drug trafficking operations were reported in Batangas, specifically in the municipality of Malvar, involving a Nissan vehicle.
- Power was produced in Batangas and Bataan and transmitted to distribution utilities on August 30, 2026.
August 2026
17 events- Pinatubo and Taal flows are affecting downstream communities in Pampanga and Batangas, prompting warnings from PHIVOLCS for Luzon.
- Advisories issued regarding the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding due to the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Luis in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Batangas.
- Expansion of ecozones announced for Cavite, Batangas, and Negros Oriental on August 1, 2026.
- Pottery tradition exists in Batangas, Philippines.
- Flooding and storms caused widespread damage and fatalities across Batangas, Caloocan, Benguet, and La Union.
- Mary Mediatrix Medical Center opened its center in Lipa, Batangas, to serve the entire Southern Luzon area.
- Proclamations were signed on August 28, 2026, marking the anniversaries related to cityhood in Batangas.
- Isuzu Philippines is providing reliable vehicles for provincial operations in Batangas.
- DMCI Homes is opening a convention center in Batangas and operates the Solmera Beach Park Resort.
- Expanding D2D satellite connectivity tests are underway in Batangas, following previous tests conducted in Catanduanes and Ilocos Norte.
- Enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng are forecast to bring heavy rains to Luzon and affect Taiwan.
- Envision Energy is reinforcing its operational foundation across Southeast Asia, inaugurating national distribution centers in Batangas and the Philippines.
- A unified 911 system is now operational, providing services across multiple provinces and cities, including those in Batangas and Parañaque.
- The real estate consultancy Havitas was co-founded, and the Aya Hills development is located in Talisay, Batangas.
- Tropical Storm Maymay caused flooding in Batangas on July 22, 2025.
- Vice President Sara Duterte is from Batangas province.
- D&L INDUSTRIES, INC. utilized facilities in the province of Batangas.
July 2026
16 events- Manila and Batangas are included in the proposed Luzon Economic Corridor, amidst technological competition with China.
- Mabuhay Holdings Corp. is developing affordable housing projects in the province of Batangas.
- Batangas and Cabuyao are part of a growing logistics corridor, with highest industrial rents reflecting PEZA accreditation.
- DOE directed Meralco to execute PPA extension for power sourcing from Batangas into the Luzon grid.
- Philsa produced flood extent maps and landslide maps for multiple provinces including Cotabato, Mimaropa, Lanao del Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro, and Palawan.
- Aboitiz Economic Estates and TARI Estate are operating in Tarlac City and Central Luzon, with operations also extending into Batangas.
- Meralco is exploring expansion and joint ventures in specific provinces including Batangas, Albay, and South Cotabato due to power reliability issues.
- Meralco is sourcing power from the Sta. Rita plant in Batangas to support the Luzon grid.
- AG&P Industrial is expanding its operations, including a new facility groundbreaking, across several locations in the Philippines.
- A new fabrication yard is located in San Pascual, and a former operational base was located in Bauan, Batangas.
- Eugenio Jose Lacson oversees the provincial response to the outbreak of ASF in San Juan, a town located in Batangas.
- Taal Lake is situated within the province of Batangas, which is part of the Philippines.
- An article published in Batangas details the presence of the INC district minister in the province, coinciding with SunStar Cebu's reporting.
- Lemon Square opened a new 12-hectare plant in Batangas and plans to expand operations to Mindanao.
- Infestation detected in farmland in Batangas province.
- A kidnapping victim was abducted in Quezon City amidst ongoing law enforcement actions in the city.
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June 2026
15 events- PGPC, a company whose parent is SM Investments Corp., is developing new geothermal sites in the provinces of Batangas and Albay, and expanding into Luzon.
- LIMA Estate incorporates Batangas State University into a development plan situated in Lipa and Malvar, Batangas, leveraging PEZA incentives.
- Local leaders from diverse LGUs nationwide are serving on the ULAP executive board.
- Regulatory bodies, including the FDA, are facing challenges in their oversight capacity regarding online sellers in Batangas.
- Mitsubishi Power is providing parts and services for the Ilihan power plant, which is connected to the Luzon grid and operates in the Batangas power complex.
- Severe weather conditions in February 2022 affected small-scale fishers in Batangas, Cavite, and Zambales.
- Various locations, including Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, and Cebu, are currently engaged in efforts to establish local ordinances regarding partner rights.
- Batangas and Cavite provinces face challenges due to monsoon conditions.
- Buyers for Costa del Hamilo, Inc. are moving from southern Metro Manila to Batangas, where the company is based. Imee Francisco heads the company, which is linked to SM Prime Holdings Inc.
- Pico Terraces development in Batangas attracts buyers from the greater metropolitan area.
- Gerville Luistro announced private prosecutors for an impeachment trial on June 1, 2026.
- Philippine Red Cross established a future branch in Tanauan City and is expanding services across Batangas province.
- GTCOE, a Global Technical Center of Excellence, was co-founded and located in Batangas, with trainees using Bataan facilities.
- The Holy See, via the Dicastery for Evangelization, granted international recognition to a shrine in Batangas in 2015.
- Tagaytay is a city located within the province of Batangas, which is part of the Philippines.