BATANGAS TRIVIA’S

1. Diving paradise Anilao, in the province of Batangas, is the theme of

a picture book that bagged the International Prize for Underwater
Images at the 27th World Festival of Underwater Images in France in
November 2000.

2. Lipa City in Batangas is dubbed as the “Rome of the Philippines”

because of the number of seminaries, convents, monasteries,
retreat houses, and a famous cathedral located in it.

3. Batangas is also well-known for its products such as the balisong

(butterfly knife), kapeng barako (brewed coffee), and
embroideries.

4. . It is popular for its beaches and diving spots.You can find them in
Mabini, Lian, Nasugbu, and Laiya.

5. The first Miss Philippines, 20 year-old Anita Agoncillo Noble of

Lemery, Batangas, chosen at the 1st National Beauty Contest of
1926. Anita comes from a distinguished family of patriots and
revolutionists.

6. Batangas is also generally accepted by linguists as the ‘Heart of

the Tagalog Language’.

7. Batangas is also where Taal Volcano, one of the Decade

Volcanoes is located. The volcano has a water-filled crater and sits
on an island in the center of Taal Lake, which geologists believe is
an ancient caldera. Also one of the smallest active volcano in the
world.

8. Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas built by Augustinian

Missionaries in 1572, is reputed to be the biggest catholic church in
East Asia. It is so huge that it can house another big church.
9. There are 300 species of corals on Verde Island Passage and
considered as one with the largest concentrations of corals in the
Philipines and in the world. Verde Island Passage is also dubbed as
the world’s “center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity,

10. San Jose, Batangas is considered the egg basket of the Philippines.
Supplies about 30% of the country’s eggs. About 10% of the
municipality’s businesses are part of the egg industry.