73rd UAAP Swimming Competition Begins

Trace Aquatics Center, Los Banos, Laguna plays host to the UAAP 73rd Season Swimming Competition, starting today. University of the Philippines' Lady Maroons, the reigning champions in the women's division, will battle it out with De La Salle University to defend their title. Ateneo remains a strong competitor trailing closely behind the two.

Mt. Makiling, Botanical Garden Get a Boost

Another business entity recognizing its corporate responsibility. Isuzu Philippines goes into eco-friendly mode for its 13th anniversary by launching its Adopt-A-Forest Project in 13 hectares of the fabled Mt. Makiling. This area of the forest will be planted with 13 tree species in the span of three years.

Sightings at the Bañamos Civic Parade

The Bañamos Festival 2010 started out with an amazing display of sights and sounds. The Bañamos Civic Parade was a triumph in planning, organization and coordination, as many organizations and businesses in Los Baños participated in full costume, parade gimmicks and engaging dance moves. Many of Los Baños' neighbor municipalities also participated in the festivities, adding to the general fun and merry-making.

Paponei's Gift Shop

Paponei's Gift Shop started modestly in May 2004 in a 2-square meter space in front of Vega Arcade near University of the Philippines in Los Baños. Today, Paponei's Gift Shop boasts of 3 branches. The first branch at Vega Arcade is a treasure trove of school, office and craft supplies. The second branch at nearby Grove Lopez Avenue sells unique gifts, crafts and decors. The third one is located at Olivarez Plaza, also in Los Baños, selling everything from flip flops, personalized gifts and more!

Philippine High School for the Arts

The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) is a public, secular, non-profit school established in June 11, 1977 through Presidential Decree (PD) 1287. The Department of Education implements its programs together with the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

PHSA combines general secondary education with a special arts curriculum to develop exceptionally-gifted future artists and leaders. These students are expected to drive "the preservation, enhancement and promotion of the Filipino heritage through culture and the arts" when they graduate.

Bañamos Festival 2010

Los Baños is gearing up for the Annual Bañamos Festival. The town famous for its hot spring baths celebrates its founding anniversary with a street dancing competition (Bayle sa Kalye), the Bailamos dance competition, a band competition (Himigsikan), a civic parade with Giant Paper Mache Floats, a beauty pageant, an adventure race at the foothills of the mystical Mount Makiling and general revelry and merry-making.

SEARCA

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) was established by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in 1966 "to provide to the participating countries high quality graduate study in agriculture; promote, undertake, and coordinate research programs related to the needs and problems of the Southeast Asian region; and disseminate the findings of agricultural research and experimentation."

SEARCA Launches Book on Climate Change

Los Baños-based research agency SEAMEO-SEARCA (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization-Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture) recently published a book titled "Moving Forward: Southeast Asian Perspectives on Climate Change and Biodiversity."

Colegio de Los Baños

Private Non-Sectarian School in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Address : Lopez Avenue, Los Baños, Laguna 4030
Telephone : (049) 249-2654/249-2653
Fax : (049) 249-2654
E-mail : cdlb_edu@yahoo.com
Year Established : 1984

Arla

International, Filipino and Green Cuisine at its very best.

5024 National Hi-way, Brgy. Maahas
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Directions: From Manila, take provincial bus (HM Transport) going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The bus conductor can be requested to drop you off right at Arla's door steps! Arla is approximately 500 meters way past Crossing, Los Baños.

Mio Cucina

Authentic Filipino-Asian food. Fresh ingredients. Cosy surroundings.

10395 Lopez Avenue,
Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
(049) 536-3311

Located in the driveway behind Community Cable Vision (CCV) along Lopez Avenue -- the road leading to UPLB.

Padyak Sa Elbi 2010

As part of the Annual Los Baños Bañamos Festival, the local government of Los Banos, Laguna in the Philippines is holding the "Padyak sa Elbi 2010" -- a mountain biking race around the town area.

Makiling Botanic Gardens

Communing with nature is no longer a difficult feat. Urban dwellers can hie off to Los Banos in Laguna, Philippines and step into the natural wonders of a rain forest -- in the Makiling Botanic Gardens. Majestic Lauan trees, the sounds of frogs, the chirp of birds, the trickle of stream water are the only sights and sounds that distract from the utter solitude of the place. Tired souls can enjoy the cool mountain breeze and marvel at the ambience of mystical Mt. Makiling, where the Makiling Botanic Gardens is nestled.

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