Indonesian Cuisine Is Coming To Lipa

Indonesian cuisine is said to be the most vibrant and colorful cuisines in the world with full of intense flavour. Some of their dishes are bakso (noodle), cap cai (stir fried vegetables), gudeg (vegetable and meat in coconut milk sauce) to name a few.

But the world's best Indonesian cuisines are Rendang and Satay which are #1 and #14 respectively according to CNN Travel. These authentic Indonesian dishes will soon be available to foodies of Lipa City as Sendok and Garpu will open its branch in SM City Lipa.

This incoming restaurant in Lipa is definitely something new in Batangas and will be competing with numerous Filipino, American, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Italian restaurants available in the city.

Sandok and Garpu will be another first for Lipa and Batangas in general. Their presence will continue to make our city as the food capital of Batangas.

Lipa City Is Now Batangas' Most Populated

According to Philippine Statistics Authority or PSA as of Aug 1 2015 (released May 19 2016), Lipa City is now the most populated among the cities and municipalities of Batangas with 332,386 residents which pushed down Batangas City, capital of Batangas, to #2 spot with 329,874.

Two years ago, I wrote an article in Lipa City Philippines group or LCP that Lipa City will soon become the most populated city of Batangas between 2017 and 2018 but it happened earlier than calculated based on the 3.11% annual growth of Lipa.

With heavy traffic and longer rush hour, multiple new subdivisions from low cost to high end, new commercial establishments that are sprouting like mushrooms and expanding commercial areas of Lipa City, there's no doubt that Lipa has surpassed the capital city of Batangas in terms of population while Lipa remained to be the most commercialized area of Batangas.

At baranggay level, Sta Maria in Sto Tomas pulled up on top as the most populated with 27,843 residents while Sabang stepped down to #2 with 23,535 residents followed by Santa Rita Karsada of Batangas City with 18,276.

I am excited to know the plans of the local government of Lipa in the next 3 years to improve the peace and order of the city, traffic, waste management, readiness for natural calamities and other programs & developments in Lipa considering rush of people coming in the city to work, study and reside.

Lipa City Philippines (LCP) & Hello Lipa Joined Forces

Lipa City Philippines or LCP, which is the pioneer and largest online group dedicated to Lipa City signed Memorandum of Agreement with Hello Lipa, largest blog site for Lipa City.

The signing of MOA was held last night at Cafe Veronica in Trinity Building Center along Ayala highway. It was attended by Spouses Jayzar and Aisha Recinto, owners of Hello Lipa and Administrators of Lipa City Philippines namely Reman Recio, Chii Yap, Peejay Cueto, Eric Molato and Arven Bravo.

The MOA is another milestone for Lipa City Philippines group as it will strengthen its position as the biggest and most visited online group for Lipa City while its partnership with Hello Lipa will further enhance its mission in pulling up Lipa City's status in tourism industry.

Lipa City Philippines started in July 2009 by Arven Bravo with current filtered membership of almost 41,000.

Dorm Type Residences In Lipa

Kassel Residences Lipa will soon rise in Inosluban beside a gas station and Eternal garden.It will be different from the usual dormitories or residential areas in Lipa and Batangas. It will have seven three-storey buildings with a one-storey commercial building. The project will also have amenities like basketball court and recreational areas.

It will have over 2,000 units available and intended for students and employees from BPO, malls, industrial park and others which are just near the location. The project aims to improve the living condition of individuals renting specifically in terms of privacy, hygiene and security. A person can rent for as low as 1,100 pesos per month starting amount.

Abenson Returned In Lipa

Abenson returned in Lipa in their new store at the newly opened RDC Plaza building along Ayala highway in Balintawak. To recall, Abenson came first in Lipa few years ago via their branch in Fiesta World mall.

Abenson had their grand opening in Lipa yesterday which started with motorcade highlighted by beetle cars and fiesta drum beaters. The opening was graced by top management of Abenson. Hundreds of customers visited the new branch to take advantage of the 1 day only free Samsung galaxy star phone plus freebies and discounts.

Abenson has more than 70 branches nationwide and has been awarded as one of the Top Retailers in the Philippines by Retail Asia Magazine. For more information, you may call at (043) 741 6917.
photo: Bunny Garing

The Return of Kenny Rogers Roasters in Lipa

It was Oct of last year when Lipa Status first posted the return of Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant in Lipa. The post received positive comments and has been viewed by almost 30,000 netizens which shows how Lipa is excited for its comeback.

The tarpaulin along JP Laurel Highway or more famous to many as "Ayala" highway beside Lipa Medix Medical Center is now visible and the construction is ongoing. Lipa Status is privileged to be given a copy of building perspective of how Kenny Rogers Roasters Lipa will look like. The concept is modern and far from their previous 2-storey building in the old bus stop about more than 10 years ago.

Kenny Rogers Roasters is an American based restaurant founded by country musician, Kenny Rogers. Target date of opening is on April or May this year and will have its initial hiring of staff and crew on Feb 18 (Wednesday) 10am at Zen building in Hotel Cara just across Caltex and Central also in Ayala highway. You may also send your resume at shprgi888@gmail.com. Their minimum requirement is 18-35 years old and at least 2 years in college.

Kuya J and Bagnetified Opens in Lipa

Two more dining out options are added to the growing restaurant businesses at SM City Lipa as Bagnetified and Kuya J opens its doors to the public last December.

Sticking true to its name, Bagnetified incorporates the Ilokano dish bagnet in all of its dishes, thus the name Bagnetified. For instance, instead of using beef, Bagnet is used in its Kare Kare. Same thing goes with their pork sinigang, sisig and even burger. The interior has a contemporary design that allows a laid back casual dining experience.

Kuya J is a homegrown Cebuano eatery, which currently has 19 restaurants across Luzon and Visayas, the latest of which is now up and running at the second floor of the annex building of SM City Lipa. The restaurant is fitted with bright and sophisticated interiors, while serving well-designed and well-executed native dishes that cut across regional palates.