Lipa, Batangas

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City of Lipa
Lungsod ng Lipa
—  City  —
Nickname(s): Next Wave City, Little Rome of the Philippines, City of All Seasons, Coffee Capital of Asia[citation needed]
Country  Philippines
Region Region IV-A CALABARZON
Province Batangas
Congressional district Fourth
Barangays 72
Founded 1887
Cityhood June 20, 1947
Government
 • Mayor Meynardo A. Sabili
 • Vice Mayor Lydio A. Lopez, Jr.
 • Councilors
  • Merlo P. Silva
  • Eric B. Africa
  • Ralph Peter S. Umali
  • Ma. Concepcion R. Hernandez
  • Avior R. Rocafort
  • Dy Pang Lim
  • Donato O. Linatoc
  • Dominador M. Mauhay
  • Raul A. Montealto
  • Aries D. Macala
 • ABC President Marlon M. Luancing
 • SK Federation President Christian John Jessie B. Fonte
Area
 • Total 209.4 km2 (80.8 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 287,170
 • Density 1,136/km2 (2,942.2/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4217
Area code(s) 43
Income Class First Class
Classification Component City; Agri-Urban
Website City website
Population of Lipa City
Census Pop. Rate
1995 177,894
—
2000 218,447 4.51%
2007 260,568 2.46%
Est. 2011 287,170 31.46%

Lipa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Lipa) /Li-pâ/ is a city in the province of Batangas in the Philippines. It is one of the three cities in Batangas (the others are Batangas City and Tanauan).[1] It is located 78 kilometres (48 mi) south of Manila and, according to the 2007 census, has a population of 260,558 in 41,962 households. Lipa City is approximately midway between Batangas and Sulu and from the eastern periphery of Surigao Province to the western international boundary of Palawan. The city is in the center of Region IV, at the heart of Batangas Province.[2]

Lipa City is bounded by the town of Santo Tomas in the northeast, San Pablo City of Laguna and San Antonio, Quezon in the east, the municipalities of Padre Garcia and Rosario in the southeast, the municipalities of Ibaan and San Jose in the southwest, the municipalities of Cuenca and Mataas Na Kahoy and Taal Lake in the west and the municipalities of Balete and Malvar in the northwest. The city's location, in a valley between Mount Malarayat and Mount Makulot, makes it a low-risk area for natural disasters. These two mountains serve as a windbreak during typhoons. Mount Makulot, in the west, also served as shield during eruptions of the Taal Volcano.

Lipa City is a recreational, religious, commercial, industrial and educational center. Attractions include the Hotel la Corona de Lipa, Nestle Philippines, Lipa City Science High School, Canossa Academy, De La Salle Lipa, Lipa City Colleges, AMA Lipa, the Nazareth School, the San Sebastian Cathedral (seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa), The Mabini Academy (founded in 1922, the oldest school in Lipa City), the Carmelite convent, Robinson's Place (Lipa Mall), Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club, Summit Point Golf and Country Club and SM City Lipa Mall. The city is also home to the Fernando Air Base, former headquarters of the Philippine Air Force's 100th Training Wing and Air Education and Training Command (AETC), known in military circles as the Baguio of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) provide access to Batangas City and Metro Manila.[3]

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[edit] Geography and climate

Lipa covers an area of 20,940 hectares (209.4 km2) at an elevation of 1,025 feet (312 m) above sea level. Its climate is generally cool, except during typhoons and in summer. Lipa City's fishing area is located at Barangay Halang, in the west of the city; it is actually a portion of Taal Lake, which is connected to other municipalities (Cuenca, Mataas na Kahoy and Balete). The average yearly temperature is 23 degrees Celsius. The highest recorded temperature is 35.7, and the lowest recorded temperature is 16.4 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is sporadic during the year; it is dry from January to May, and wet from June to December.

[edit] Governmental history

Vilma Santos, former Lipa City mayor (1998–2007), became the governor of Batangas in 2007 and former Congressman Oscar Gozos became mayor of Lipa. The vice mayor is Lydio Lopez, who is serving his second term. The Sangguniang Panglungsod is composed of the following councillors: Merlo P. Silva, Ralph Peter S. Umali, Dy Pang Lim, Ma. Concepcion R. Hernandez, Avior Rocafort, Aries Emmanuel Mendoza, Raul A. Montealto, Leonilo Catipon, Romy Macasaet III and Dominador Mauhay. The Sangguniang Kabataan (city Federation) president is Regine M. Mayo of Barangay Poblacion 6, and Capt. Renato V. Malleta of Barangay Poblacion 9A is president of the Association of Barangay Captains.

In the 2010 local elections, Gozos failed in his re-election bid to former Provincial Board Member Meynardo Sabili. However, Lopez was re-elected for a final term, and most of Gozos' councillors comprised the next Sangguniang Panglungsod on July 1, 2010. The Sangguniang Panglungsod is composed of the following councillors: Merlo P. Silva, Eric B. Africa, Ralph Peter S. Umali, Ma. Concepcion R. Hernandez, Avior R. Rocafort, Dy Pang Lim, Donato O. Linatoc, Dominador M. Mauhay, Raul A. Montealto, and Aries D. Macala. The Sangguniang Kabataan president is Christian John Jessie B. Fonte, and Capt. Marlon M. Luancing of Barangay Antipolo Del Sur is president of the Association of Barangay Captains.

[edit] Mayors

  • Meynardo A. Sabili (2010–present)
  • Oscar L. Gozos (2007–2010)
  • Vilma S. Recto (1998–2007)
  • Ruben L. Umali (1986–1998)
  • Irvin M. Parcon (1972–1986)
  • Reynaldo P. Reyes (1969–1971)
  • Miguel K. Lina (1960–1969)
  • Baldomero B. Reyes (1954–1959)
  • Jose M. Kalaw (1952–1953)
  • Esteban M. Mayo (1947–1952)
Kapitan Municipal
  • Esteban M. Mayo (1946–1947)
  • Jose Maria Katigbak (1945)
  • Dominador Luz (1944–1945)
  • Candido B. Lopez (1943–1944)
  • Amado Mayo (1942–1943)
  • Esteban M. Mayo (1941)
  • Pablo L. Torres (1934–1940)
  • Esteban M. Mayo (1931–1934)
  • Candido B. Lopez (1922–1931)
  • Leon Katigbak (1916–1922)
  • Benito Reyes (1913–1916)
  • Teodoro Olgado (1910–1913)
  • Guillermo Katigbak (1907–1909)
  • Gregorio Katigbak (1905–1907)
  • Guillermo Katigbak (1904–1905)
  • Sixto Roxas (1903–1904)
  • Valerio Kalaw (1903)
  • Gregorio Aguilera Solis (1902–1903)
  • Toribio Katigbak (1901–1902)
  • Valerio Kalaw (1898–1901)
  • Mariano Katigbak (1896–1897)
  • Bernardo Solis (1894–1895)
  • Pedro de Silva (1893)
  • Urbano Rojas (1891–1892)
  • Eduardo Mayo (1889–1890)
  • Martin Quizon (1887–1888)
  • Felipe Reyes (1885–1886)
  • Petronilo Mayo (1883–1884)
  • Bernardo Solis (1881–1882)
  • Simeon Luz (1879–1880)
  • Francisco Guerrero (1873–1875)
  • Doroteo de los Reyes (1871–1872)
  • Lino Katigbak (1869–1870)
  • Sixto Roxas (1867–1868)
  • Jose Luz (1866)
  • Cayetano Katigbak (1865)
  • Sebastian Malabanan (1863–1864)
  • Norberto Katigbak (1862)
  • Celestino Solis (1860–1861)
  • Alejandro Altamirano (1859)
  • Mateo Katigbak (1858)
  • Manuel Rojas (1857)

[edit] Barangays

Lipa City is subdivided into 73 barangays; San Jose was formerly known as Patay.[4] In 1955, the sitios of Duhatan, Tagbakin, Initan, Malabong and Halang (then part of the Pinagtungolan barrio) became an independent barrio.[5] In 1957, the sitios of Waniwani, Sayatin and Look were moved from the Balete barrio to the barrio of Look.[6]

The barangays are:

[edit] Education

[edit] Private schools

Preparatory schools
  • Daughters of St. Dominic School
  • Laygo Educational Learning Center
  • Lipa Marian Mission Learning Center
  • Rev. Fr. Vincenzo Ida Kindergarten
  • Little Sparrow Pedia-Care Center
Special-education schools
  • Child’s Learning Experiences and Academic Program Center
  • Growth and Intellectual Nourishment Learning Center
  • PUNLA KA Regional Institute for Special People
  • Kinetic Intelligence Development System Learning Center
Primary schools
  • Ages and Stages Learning Center
  • Anne – Claire Montessori School
  • Child’s LEAP Center
  • Divine Shepherd School of Lipa
  • Early Start Learning Center
  • Emmanuel Christian Learning Foundation of Lips City
  • Hermend Learning Center Niño Eskwela
  • Holy Trinity School
  • Immaculate Conception Montessori School
  • La Milagrosa School of Batangas
  • Lipa Christian School
  • Lipa Adventist Elementary School
  • Mckinley Hill International School and Leadership Academy for Children, Lipa
  • Mother Goose Playschool and Grade School International
  • Our Lady of Lourdes School
  • Pag-olingin Adventist Elementary School
  • Pathway to Learning School of Lipa City
  • San Antonio de Padua Montessori de Lipa
  • San Lorenzo Ruiz de Lipa School
  • St. Benedict de Nursia Preparatory School
  • St. John’s Wort Montessori School of Lipa
  • St. Joseph School
  • St. Mary’s Montessori
  • St. Peter Acts Christian Academy
  • St. Philomena Academy
  • Stonyhurst Southville International School
  • Talinong Bulilit Bahay Iskwela
  • The Magnificat Learning Center of Lodlod
  • The Shepherd Christian Learning Center
  • The Lipa Grace Academy
  • VINMAR School
Secondary schools
People in front of a tree in front of a building
The Mabini Academy
  • Batangas College of Arts and Sciences
  • Canossa Academy Lipa City
  • Dagatan Family Farm
  • De La Salle University-Lipa Integrated School
  • Infant Jesus Montessori Center Philippines
  • Jesus for the World Christian Academy
  • Lipa Adventist Academy
  • Lipa City Colleges
  • Lipa Montessori School of Learning
  • New Era University, Lipa
  • Stonyhurst Southville International School
  • Lipa Grace Academy
  • Mabini Academy
  • Magnificat Learning Center of Lodlod
  • Nazareth School

[edit] Public schools

[edit] Pre-elementary schools

North District
  • Abundio Torre M/S
  • Bugtong na Pulo Elementary School
  • Bulacnin Elementary School
  • Dagatan Elementary School
  • Inosluban-Marawoy Elementary School
  • Lumbang Elementary School
  • Plaridel Elementary School
  • San Lucas Elementary School
  • Sen. Maria Kalaw Mem. Elementary School
  • Sto. Toribio Elementary School
  • Talisay Elementary School
  • T.M. Kalaw Mem. Elementary School
East District
  • Jose K. Obando Mem. Elementary School
  • Brion-Silva Elementary School
  • Don Leon Mem. Elementary School
  • G.B. Lontok Mem. Elementary School
  • Latag Elementary School
  • Pinagkawitan Elementary School
  • San Adriano Elementary School
  • San Benito Elementary School
  • San Celestino Elementary School
  • San Isidro Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • Tangob Primary School
  • Sto. Niño Elementary School
  • Sto. Toribio Elementary School
  • Tipacan Elementary School
West District
  • Bagong Pook Elementary School
  • R.M. Lojo Mem. Elementary School
  • Duhatan Elementary School
  • Cipriano Andal Mem. Elementary School
  • Fernando Air Base Elementary School
  • Pangao Elementary School
  • Pinagtong-ulan Elementary School
  • Tambo Elementary School
  • Bulaklakan Elementary School
  • Tibig Elementary School
  • Padre Valerio Malabanan M/S
  • Tangway Elementary School
South District
  • Leoncio L. Patulot M/S (Adya)
  • Bolbok Elementary School
  • Sen. Claro M. Recto M/S
  • Lodlod Elementary School
  • Sampaguita Elementary School
  • San Sebastian Elementary School
  • Anilao Elementary School
  • Mabini Elementary School
  • Malagonlong Elementary School
  • Pag-olingin Bata Elementary School
  • Kayumanggi Elementary School

[edit] Elementary schools

North District
  • Abundio Torre M/S
  • Bugtong na Pulo Elementary School
  • Bulacnin Elementary School
  • Dagatan Elementary School
  • Inosluban-Marawoy Elementary School
  • Lumbang Elementary School
  • Plaridel Elementary School
  • San Lucas Elementary School
  • Sen. Maria Kalaw Mem. Elementary School
  • Sto. Toribio Elementary School
  • Talisay Elementary School
  • T.M. Kalaw Mem. Elementary School
  • Pusil Primary School
East District
  • Jose K. Obando Mem. Elementary School
  • Brion-Silva Elementary School
  • Don Leon Mem. Elementary School
  • G.B. Lontok Mem. Elementary School
  • Latag Elementary School
  • Pinagkawitan Elementary School
  • San Adriano Elementary School
  • San Benito Elementary School
  • San Celestino Elementary School
  • Anangi Elementary School
  • Malitlit Primary School
  • San Francisco Elementary School
  • San Isidro Elementary School
  • San Jose Elementary School
  • Tangob Primary School
  • Sto. Niño Elementary School
  • Sto. Toribio Elementary School
  • Tipacan Elementary School
West District
  • Bagong Pook Elementary School
  • R.M. Lojo Mem. Elementary School
  • Duhatan Elementary School
  • Cipriano Andal Mem. Elementary School
  • Tagbakin Elementary School
  • Fernando Air Base Elementary School
  • PVMMS
  • San Carlos Primary School
  • Pangao Elementary School
  • Pinagtong-ulan Elementary School
  • Bulaklakan Elementary School
  • San Salvador Elementary School
  • San Salvador Loob Primary School
  • Tambo Elementary School
  • Paninsingin Elementary School
  • Sico Primary School
  • Tangway Elementary School
  • Tangway Loob Primary School
  • Tibig Elementary School
South District
  • Leoncio L. Patulot M/S (Adya)
  • Anilao Elementary School
  • Bolbok Elementary School
  • Cumba-Quezon Elementary School
  • Kayumanggi Elementary School
  • Labac Elementary School
  • Sen. Claro M. Recto M/S
  • Lodlod Elementary School
  • Mabini Elementary School
  • Malagonlong Elementary School
  • Pag-olingin Elementary School
  • Rizal Elementary School
  • Sampaguita Elementary School
  • San Guillermo Elementary School
  • Calamias Primary School
  • Pag-olingin Bata
  • San Sebastian Elementary School

[edit] Secondary schools

  • Anilao National High School
  • Bolbok National High School
  • Bugtong na Pulo National High School
  • Bulacnin National High School
  • Fernando Air Base National High School
  • Inosluban-Marawoy National High School
  • Lodlod National High School
  • Lumbang National High School
  • Pinagkawitan National High School
  • Pinagtung-ulan National High School
  • Rizal National High School
  • San Celestino National High School
  • San Isidro National High School
  • Lipa City National Science High School
  • Lipa City National High School

[edit] Colleges, universities and technical schools

  • Absolute Health Care Institute
  • AMA Computer Learning Center, Lipa [7]
  • AMA Computer University, Lipa [8]
  • Ateneo de Manila- Graduate School of Business [9]
  • Batangas College of Arts and Sciences (formerly Batangas Science School)
  • Batangas State University—Don Claro M. Recto Campus [10]
  • British Royal College [11]
  • De La Salle University, Lipa [12]
  • Information Institute of Technology
  • Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa [13]
  • Lipa City Colleges [14]
  • MEER
  • Mystery of Light Nursing School
  • Philippine State College of Aeronautics
  • St. Augustine School of Nursing, Lipa [15]
  • STI College, Lipa [16]
  • University of Batangas, Lipa [17]
  • University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Lipa [18]

[edit] Seminaries and monasteries

  • St. Francis de Sales (major seminary)
  • St. Francis de Sales (theological seminary)
  • St. Francis de Sales (minor seminary)
  • Oblates of St. Joseph (College of Philosophy)
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Seminary
  • Carmelite Monastery of Lipa

[edit] Hospitals

  • Divine Love General Hospital
  • Fernando Airbase Hospital
  • Holy Family Medical Clinic
  • Lipa City District Hospital
  • Lipa City Doctor's Hospital
  • Lipa Medix Medical Center
  • Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
  • Metro Lipa Medical Center
  • N.L. Villa Memorial Medical Center
  • Ospital ng Lipa
  • San Antonio General Hospital
  • Medical City (Lipa Clinic)

[edit] Churches

  • Divino Amor Chapel (Redemptorist): M.K. Lina St., Poblacion, Lipa City
  • Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Chapel
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
  • Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage: Lodlod, Lipa City
  • Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace: Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
  • Carmel of Our Lady, Mary Mediatrix of All Grace: Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
  • San Sebastian Cathedral- C.M. Recto Ave., Poblacion, Lipa City
  • San Vicente Ferrer Parish: Banay-banay, Lipa City
  • San Antonio de Padua Church: Bolbok, Lipa City
  • San Isidro Labrador: San Isidro, Lipa City
  • Santo Nino Parish: Marawoy, Lipa City
  • Santo Nino Parish: Pinagtung-Ulan, Lipa City
  • St. Terese Church: Talisay, Lipa City
  • St. Benedict Monastery: Pinagtung-Ulan, Lipa City

[edit] Cemeteries and memorial parks

  • Eternal Gardens Memorial Park
  • Havens of Infinity Memorial Garden
  • La Travesia Park
  • Lipa Catholic Cemetery: Antipolo del Norte
  • Lipa Catholic Cemetery: Banay-banay
  • Lipa Evangelical Church Cementery: Antipolo del Norte
  • Lipa Floral Gardens
  • Santuario De La Paz

[edit] Landmarks

  • Basilio Fernando Air Base
  • Don Claro Mayo Recto Monument
  • Lipa City Community Park
  • Lipa City Public Library
  • Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center
  • Museo de Lipa
  • Plaza Independencia

[edit] Historical sites

  • Casa Segunda
  • Japanese Massacre Burial Grounds
  • Museo ng Katipunan
  • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
  • Peace Tower
  • San Sebastian Cathedral

[edit] Residential communities

  • Acropolis Heights
  • Amaia Scapes Lipa by Amaialand
  • Amapola Subdivision
  • Amiya Rosa
  • Bahayang Pilipino
  • Baseview Homes
  • Bel Air Residences
  • Beverly Hills-Lipa
  • BF Town
  • Bloomfield Homes
  • Bloomfields Residences by Robinsons Community
  • Camella Homes Lipa
  • Campo Verde
  • Catalina Village
  • cita Ville
  • City Park
  • Concepcion Estate
  • Edinburgh Place at Lipa Royale
  • Emerald Homes
  • Golden Homes
  • Guadalupe Subdivision
  • Hacienda Sta. Monica by Avida
  • Legacy Homes
  • Lipa Countryside Estate
  • Lipa Royale Estates by Sta. Lucia Realty
  • Lipa Verde Residences
  • LPL Ranch Estate
  • Mabini Homes
  • Mahogany Place Lipa
  • Maria Cristina Village
  • Masagana Homes
  • Miracle Heights
  • Monte Claro
  • Monte Flora
  • Mount Malarayat Residential Estates
  • Palm Dale at Summer Hills
  • Palos Verdes
  • Plantacion Meridienne by Crown Asia
  • Riverside Subdivision
  • Rosewood at Summer Hills
  • Sabang Subdivision
  • Saint Benedict Homes
  • Saint Joseph Homes
  • Saint Vincent Homes
  • Sakura Executive Village
  • Sampaguita Homes
  • Sorrento by Calmarland
  • Summer Hills
  • Summit Point Golf and Residential Estates
  • The Courtyard at Mount Malarayat
  • The Palm Gardens at Mount Malarayat
  • The Yards at Sta. Monica by Avida
  • Tierra Maria Farm Estates
  • Tierra Vista
  • Transville
  • Villa de Lipa I
  • Villa de Lipa II
  • Villa Rosa Carmel Subdivision

[edit] Industrial sites

  • Epson
  • Hitachi Cables
  • Koyo
  • Lima Technology Center
  • Littelfuse
  • Mitsuba Manufacturing
  • Nestle Philippines
  • Pilipinas Kyohritsu Inc.
  • Sohbi
  • Yamaha Motorcycles Philippines

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Land

Lipa has an extensive road network. The city is a transportation hub for Batangas and nearby provinces.

[edit] Road networks

  • Jose P. Laurel Highway: Primary highway linking Lipa to northern towns and cities (Malvar, Tanauan City, Santo Tomas, Calamba City) and southern Batangas (San Jose and Batangas City). Industrial sites are found along the highway (PKI, LIMA Technology Center, Light Industrial Park, First Philippine Industrial Park).
  • STAR Tollway: Expressway extending from Batangas City to Santo Tomas, connected to SLEX via ACTEX. Driving time from Lipa to Manila is about 90 minutes.
  • Ayala Highway: Known to Lipeños as the "Uptown", it is a diversion road from Barangay Marawoy to Barangay Mataas na Lupa (passing through Barangay Balintawak). Establishments along the highway include SM City Lipa, Robinsons Place Lipa, South Supermarket, Lipa Medix Medical Center, Mary Mediatrix Medical Center, Nissan Lipa, Ford Lipa, Mitsubishi Lipa, Hotel La Corona de Lipa, Seller's Inn, Hotel ni Mang Jose, Figaro, Starbucks, K Pointe(banking and financial center), the San Miguel and Lipa bus stops and the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment. More than 10 banks are located along the highway.
  • Claro M. Recto Avenue: Known as the "Downtown", it is located within the city and is the center of business and commerce. About 20 banks and several fast-food chains are located along the avenue
  • P. Torres Avenue: Major street leading to Padre Garcia, Rosario, Taysan and San Juan. Several commercial establishments are located along the road.
  • General Luna Avenue: Located in Barangay Sabang, it is an emerging business center near the city. Several banks and commercial establishments are found there.
  • B. Morada Avenue: Located in the city, major banks and government offices (DTI, PNP, LTO, DOTC, Post Office) are found here (along with the Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center, private and public schools).
  • Lipa-Santo Tomas Road: Links Lipa with Santo Tomas, Batangas and Alaminos, Laguna; also leads to the LPL Ranch and Summit Point Golf Club (in Barangays Inosluban and San Lucas)
  • Lipa-Balete Road: Links Lipa with Balete, Batangas
  • Lipa-San Pablo Road: Links Lipa with San Pablo City

Buses, vans, jeepneys and tricycles common means of transportation in the city. Large numbers of jeepneys ply their trade around the city, and are becoming the primary mode of transportation.

[edit] Air

There are plans to convert the Basilio Fernando Airbase into an economic zone and international airport handling domestic flights and international cargo.

[edit] Media

[edit] Television

  • ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (Lipa office)
  • Community Channel
  • GMA7
  • IBC13
  • GMA News TV 11
  • RPN9
  • Studio 23
  • TV5

[edit] Radio

  • 98.5 FM
  • GV 99.9 FM
  • 99.1 FM

[edit] Print

  • Balikas
  • Pahayagang Lipeño
  • Tambuling Batangas

[edit] Utilities

[edit] Electricity

  • Batangas Electric Cooperative II Inc.

[edit] Water

  • Metro Lipa Water District

[edit] Awards

  • Ranked sixth in the Top Ten Next Wave Cities, 2010
  • Most Outstanding Accounting Office Award given by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines, 2009
  • Outstanding Local Chief Executive Award (Mayor Oscar L. Gozos) conferred by Department of Health, Region IV-A, 2009
  • 10th Place among the Top Ten Next Wave Cities by the Commission of Information and Communication Technology (ICCT), November 3, 2008
  • Gawad Munting Ngiti by the Pediatric Dentistry Center and Philippines Pediatric Dental Society, October 8, 2006
  • Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award given by Center for Health Development IV on July 26, 2006
  • Pag-asa Publiko (Peace, Hope, Unity) Gawad Parangal given by Pag-asa Publiko, September 14, 2006
  • 9th Gawad Paglilingkod, November 7, 2006
  • Most Outstanding Mayor of Lipa City (Vilma Santos-Recto) awarded by the DWSS, Philippines Newsline on April 22, 2006
  • Plaque of Merit, Best City Police Station 2006, PNP
  • 2005 Regional Sandugo Outstanding Mayor (Hall of Fame), Mayor Vilma Santos Recto
  • Sandugo Award for Outstanding Local Government Executive, Mayor Vilma Santos Recto, July 2004
  • Regional Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award, July 30, 2003
  • City Category, 2003 Gawad Pangulo Kapaligiran Regional Award, October 15, 2003
  • LCP Best Practices Awards given to Lipa City Public Colleges (the City’s Gift of Pre-Education for All), July 20, 2002
  • 2nd Runner-up for “Best City Police Station” given by the National Headquarters PNP; Office of the Chief, PNP February 7, 2002
  • Second Place Regional Award Konrad Adenuer Medal of Excellence Award, 2002
  • First Place, Lipa City National Science High School NSAT-ANALYZED 2001
  • Regional Finalist, Component City Category by the 2001 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran’s Search for the Cleanest and Greenest LGUs, November 20, 2001
  • Hall of Fame Award, Metro Lipa Water District by Local Water Utilities Administration (LUWA) for being Most Outstanding Water District (large category) January 28, 2000
  • Doctor of Humanities (Vilma Santos-Recto) HONORIS CAUSA
  • Key to the City of Jersey City, New Jersey, Outstanding Filipino Public Servant: Mayor Vilma Santos-Recto
  • Presidential Awards for the Cleanest and Greenest LGU, Region IV (SIPAGLAKAS Movement served as the key to the attainment of physical, economic, and social development of the city), 1997
  • Most Outstanding KABISIG Project in Southern Tagalog given by Fidel V. Ramos, 1994
  • One of the Most Outstanding Mayors all over the Philippines (Mayor Ruben L. Umali) 1991

[edit] Sister cities

[edit] Notable residents

  • Teodoro M. Kalaw: Editor of the newspaper El Renacimiento; Representative of the Province of Batangas in the Philippine Assembly of 1910.
  • Manolito Tolentino Mayo: 1970s-1980s surrealist abstract artist
  • Claro M. Recto: Statesman, orator, and Philippine independence from U.S. advocate
  • Ralph Recto: Senator, former member House of Representatives
  • Evangeline Rosales Reyes: 1972 Miss World semifinalist[20]
  • Doña Adela Catigbac Salas Gatlin: Philanthropist
  • Bienvenido Lumbera: National Artist for Literature 2006
  • Maria Kalaw Katigbak: Former senator
  • Maloli Katigbak Espinosa: Vice-President, ABS-CBN Corporate and Government Affairs
  • Gregorio Zara: Inventor
  • Arturo Luz: National Artist for Visual Arts
  • Marie Katigbak Lozano: ABS CBN STAR Patrol reporter
  • Enrique Laygo: Spanish-language author
  • Susan Africa: Television, stage and film actress
  • Arsenio Luz: Director-General, Philippines International Fair; cabinet member (Press Secretary); co-founder, Boy Scouts of the Philippines
  • Criselda Lontok: Fashion designer
  • Aubrey Caraan: Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers third runner-up
  • Danilo Dolor: Banker, arts patron
  • Gerry Katigbak: Fashion designer
  • Francis Reyes: Lead guitarist, The Dawn
  • Darwin Laylo: Chess Grandmaster (chess)
  • Adante Leyes: Fashion designer
  • Antonio Comia,Jr.: Sportswear designer (Mybro sports and fashion)Mybro digital printing and supplies co.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lipa City's Famous Destinations Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  2. ^ City location Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  3. ^ Abs-Cbn Interactive, President Arroyo inaugurates Batangas port project
  4. ^ "An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Patay, in the City of Lipa, to San Jose". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra964-renaming-barrio-patay,-lipa-city-to-san-jose.html. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
  5. ^ "An Act to Create the Barrio of Bungahan in the City of Lipa". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1324.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  6. ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Look in the City of Lipa". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1714.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
  7. ^ ACLC homepage Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  8. ^ AMA Universtiry website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  9. ^ AGSB homepage Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  10. ^ BSU homepage Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  11. ^ BRC website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  12. ^ De La Salle Lipa website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  13. ^ Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  14. ^ Lipa City Colleges homepage Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  15. ^ St. Augustine School of Nursing, Lipa website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  16. ^ STI Colleges website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  17. ^ University of Batangas website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  18. ^ University of Perpetual Help System Dalta website Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  19. ^ City of Fremont. "Lipa City, Philippines". Sister Cities. http://www.ci.fremont.ca.us/AboutFremont/SisterCities/LipaCityPhilippines.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-05. 
  20. ^ Miss World 1972 Gallery Retrieved 2012-01-25.

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