Senator Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into reports that 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas, were excluded from a government assistance program.

Lawmakers from Batangas have publicly condemned 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste for what they describe as 'baseless, malicious, and irresponsible' allegations made against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Batangas politicians Recto and Leviste are engaged in a public dispute, exchanging accusations both online and offline. The conflict centers on Leviste's allegations of "ghost projects," which Recto has vehemently denied.

Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police dismantled an alleged drug den in Balayan, Batangas, arresting six suspects during the operation.

Almost a hundred barangays in Batangas province, Philippines, have not yet received national government assistance, with officials citing lacking documents for auditing rules rather than political differences as the cause.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued warnings for dangerous heat index levels, expected to reach up to 47°C in numerous areas across the country over several days. At least 14 areas were projected to experience "danger" level heat indices.

Talisay, Batangas, residents have been warned of dangerous heat after the heat index in the town reached 40°C, prompting an alert from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance to 4,000 tricycle drivers across the Calabarzon region. This aid aims to support drivers in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

Fatal shootings in Marikina and Batangas in 2025 and 2026 are said to have links to extremist grooming on 'Roblox'.

Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has called on Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to cease blocking congressional efforts to cut or suspend value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and other essential goods. The proposed cuts aim to alleviate the financial burden on consumers.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Thursday morning, April 9.

MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Batangas Provincial Police Office has been accused of abusing a policewoman, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said.

Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste stated that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has submitted its final report to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leaving it to him to decide whether to release it to the public. Leviste also noted he is unbothered by accusations of being a supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as Duterte-aligned lawmakers are the only ones requesting the report.

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The mayor of Calaca City in Batangas province has canceled two major festivals in support of the declared state of national energy emergency.

LUCENA CITY — An infant and 31 other passengers were rescued after their boat partially submerged in the waters off Calatagan, Batangas, on Thursday, March 19.

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has acquired the house in Germany where Philippine national hero Jose Rizal lived and completed his novel 'Noli Me Tangere'.

The mayor of San Juan town in Batangas province, Philippines, has introduced a system to regulate and facilitate fuel purchases for farmers, fishers, and business operators, aiming for fair distribution amidst local supply concerns.

Three major shipping lines operating between Batangas and Mindoro have announced successive fare increases, citing the continued rise in global oil prices.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Batangas, Philippines, seized P235 million worth of undeclared cigarettes originating from the United Arab Emirates.

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-List Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes called out on Tuesday the Batangas II Electric Cooperative (Batelec II) for its allegedly delayed action on the joint venture agreement (JVA) proposal submitted by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), as the partnership could have addressed the issue of power shortages. In a statement, Ordanes said that

Following the arrest of a suspected Chinese spy in Batangas, the Philippine National Police has beefed up operations against espionage.

Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines, has shown a significant increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, releasing 1,633 metric tons of toxic gas after a period of lower activity. State volcanologists are monitoring the situation.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has referred a complaint to the Department of Justice against Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste concerning alleged violations related to his solar company's legislative franchise.

Cadet First Class Christine Kay Librada from Lipa City, Batangas, has become the top graduate of this year's 207-member Philippine Military Academy class, adding to the growing number of women achieving this distinction.

With social media platforms becoming the primary tool for discovering and booking resorts, cybercriminals are exploiting this dependency with alarming sophistication

A false claim circulating on April 28, amidst the House justice committee's hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, stating that Batangas representative Gerville Luistro was disbarred, has been debunked.

A passenger reportedly died after falling overboard from a vessel in the waters off the Verde Island Passage in Batangas City, Philippines, on Friday.

The Commission on Audit (COA) denied a supplier's claim for 601 undelivered vehicles to the Batangas provincial government, stating the contract was awarded after the pandemic's onset, making its effects foreseeable.

Eighty-four barangay captains from Batangas, Philippines, are prepared to testify before Congress regarding the non-release of promised funds under the 'Bawat Barangay Makikinabang' program, alleging discrimination in aid distribution.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s visit to Batangas for aid distribution was met with criticism after a local representative claimed 84 barangays were excluded from the assistance. Each barangay was set to receive ₱200,000.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 4A has collaborated with private companies to rehabilitate two creeks located in Cavite and Batangas, Philippines.

The Batangas City government in the Philippines is launching free electric tricycle rides to help commuters cope with rising fuel costs, which are attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Passengers traveling between Batangas Port and Abra de Ilog in the Philippines will face higher ferry fares starting Tuesday, as shipping operator Island Waters announced a rate increase citing rising fuel costs.

A Chinese national was apprehended in Batangas, Philippines, on suspicion of impersonating a Filipino citizen using a fraudulent Philippine driver's license.

A police official in Batangas, Philippines, was relieved from his post following accusations of abuse by a policewoman. The relief came through special orders from the Police Regional Official Calabarzon.

Travelers between Batangas and Occidental Mindoro will face higher ferry fares starting April 6, as operators adjust rates in response to rising fuel prices.

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced scheduled power interruptions in several areas of Caloocan, Marikina, and Batangas on Maundy Thursday due to maintenance works.

A new direct sea route has launched, linking the town of Pola and Batangas City in the Philippines, significantly reducing travel time and preparing for increased demand ahead of the summer season.

Mount Maculot, a popular hiking destination in Cuenca, Batangas, has been temporarily closed by the municipal government to implement new tourism and environmental management measures.

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has assured Palace Press Officer Claire Castro that he is willing to shoulder her hospital bills if she seeks treatment for “sleepless nights and…

Police in Tanauan City, Batangas province, seized over P1.3 million worth of shabu and arrested two alleged high-value traffickers in a buy-bust operation.

Taal Volcano in Batangas province, Philippines, has shown an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities are investigating a Batangas-based individual who allegedly directed two Filipino men to “retrieve” two Chinese suspects linked to a massive drug shipment off Occidental Mindoro, as additional packs of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) were recovered from nearby waters, military officials said on Thursday. Col. Michael Aquino, spokesperson of the Army’s 2nd

LUCENA CITY — A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the coastal town of Calatagan in Batangas province early Sunday, March 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 12:04 a.m., with its epicenter located nine kilometers northeast of the municipality. The tremor, which was tectonic in origin,

MANILA, Philippines — The appearance of Vice President Sara Duterte in the House hearings on impeachment complaints against her is only optional, according to justice panel chair Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro. Both complaints against Duterte were already found to be sufficient in form and substance since Wednesday. On Thursday, the House committee on

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reminds people who may be getting tired of impeachment discussions that the rule of law, the pursuit of accountability, and the 1987 Constitution itself do not get tired — and instead require all complaints to be examined. In her opening speech during the House of Representatives’ committee on

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will be given a chance to respond to the impeachment complaints against her, but it will be her prerogative whether to appear at the House of Representatives, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. The House committee on justice chaired by Luistro is set to deliberate on the

The Batangas City government recognized six centenarian residents, granting them P150,000 in cash incentives and plaques signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The honor was announced in a Facebook post on Monday.

Senator Loren Legarda has joined her son's call for a congressional investigation into the implementation of government cash aid and subsidy programs, specifically citing alleged unfair distribution in Batangas.

Lawmakers from five of six districts in Batangas have collectively filed a resolution to defend the executive secretary and provincial governor, following a speech by Leviste in the House.

Jose Antonio Leviste faced scrutiny from lawmakers after claiming widespread vote-buying in the House and alleging a P1 billion offer to Vilma Santos to withdraw from a gubernatorial race. Senators Leila de Lima and Ralph Recto responded to his statements, with some legislators dismissing his claims as hearsay.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, now a special envoy, visited the Batangas LNG Terminal in the Philippines, which is jointly operated by Tokyo Gas and Philippine companies.

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Taal Volcano in Batangas produced three minor eruptions – two phreatomagmatic and one phreatic – on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) confirmed another transaction of Vice President Sara Duterte, as previously alleged by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.

The Palace denied reports of an impending Cabinet revamp, stating that no such changes were planned. It also clarified that aid distribution in Batangas barangays was free from political motivations.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has initiated repair and rehabilitation work on a historic Gabaldon-type school building in Talisay, Batangas, with the mayor inspecting the ongoing efforts.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in parts of Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, and Misamis Oriental to allow residents to celebrate local festivals and anniversaries.

Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has reiterated his call for the Philippine Congress to pass proposed tax cuts, emphasizing the legislative branch's independence from the executive.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto criticized Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste, urging him to focus on his duties instead of blaming others, after Leviste accused Recto of obstructing efforts to suspend value-added tax.

Sarawak's deep-sea fishing industry is on the verge of collapse due to rapidly increasing diesel prices. Trawler operators are appealing for urgent government assistance to mitigate the crisis and prevent disruptions to seafood supply.

Calatagan, Batangas, has suspended several major events for its annual fiesta, with Mayor Rico Puno citing national energy conservation and cost-saving measures amid rising costs.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a very weak phreatic eruption, locally called 'pusngat,' at Taal Volcano in Batangas province early Monday.

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has issued a special permit to the M/V Starlite Saga to operate on the Batangas-Calapan route, addressing a shortage of vessels.

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and other House executives reiterated their power to initiate impeachment complaints, affirming their role while respecting the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of constitutional questions.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited Batangas to emphasize the importance of agriculture in improving student nutrition and strengthening local communities, meeting with farmer cooperatives.

Philippine Palace press officer Claire Castro is demanding P500 million in damages from Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, alleging he ruined her integrity through a social media post, escalating their legal clash.

A fact-check report debunks a circulating claim that Gerville Luistro was removed from the House, noting that she was later interviewed as the Batangas 2nd District representative.

MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Friday led the inspection of a shipment containing P235 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates bound for the Port of Batangas. In a statement, the BOC chief reported that the shipment containing 637 master cases of cigarettes labeled MAC Super Slim

March 10, 2001 A plebiscite was held which duly ratified and approved the cityhood of Tanauan, Batangas by virtue of Republic Act No. 9005, signed on February 2, 2001 by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. It was originally founded as a town in 1572 by Augustinian missionaries near the lake of what was then called

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will instruct all its offices, attached agencies, and local government units (LGUs) to reduce operational costs due to rising fuel prices caused by Middle East tensions.

LUCENA CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the start of the two-month closed season for “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis) fishing in Taal Lake, Batangas, running from March 1 to April 30. In an advisory posted on Thursday, DENR Calabarzon reminded the public that catching, selling, trading, transporting or engaging in any transaction

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the registered owner and driver of a pickup truck in connection with an incident that occurred on the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway near the Tanauan City Exit in Batangas.