Ninay's Special Puto and Tamales

The recipe of "kakanin" (rice cake) was passed on to Aleng Ninay from her grand parents who started cooking in 1913. Using only first-grade rice, coconut milk, and sugar; Aleng Ninay is preparing and cooking her puto and tamales just how her lola had prepared them. No wonder, Ninay's puto and tamales became famous and trusted for years in Lipa City.
Know more about Ninay's puto and tamales on this video. For more information, you may call or text them at (043) 756 4350 or 0917 840 2303.

2017 Philippine Competitiveness Ranking: pa is #55 Out of 145 Cities

2017 Philippine Competitiveness Ranking
Lipa is #55 Out of 145 Cities

Lipa has improved its overall ranking in 2017 National Competitiveness Council Philippines from #83 last year to #55 out of 145 cities this year but still behind Batangas and Tanauan cities. Lipa was again affected by Government Efficiency and with addition of Resiliency category which were the lowest for Lipa City according to assessment.

In terms of Component Cities Category, Lipa is still ahead of Tanauan and has improved by 2 notches at #17 out of 110 cities. 

Overall, Quezon City was again hailed as the most competitive city in the Philippines followed by Manila and Makati. In CALABARZON, Antipolo City was on top followed by Binan and Bacoor.

In Provincial category, Rizal is the most competitive province in the country followed by South Cotobato and Cavite. Batangas moved one notch higher at #8 out of 74 provinces.

source: CMCIndex I National Competitiveness Council Philippines

Lipa's Firsts

Lipa's Tragic Historical Events

Traffic Lights Soon In Lipa

Traffic lights will finally be available soon in the major intersections of Lipa City. Initially, there will be 6 traffic light system to be installed this year which should be functional by October if there will be no weather disturbances. It will be equipped with high resolution mounted CCTV which can rotate at wide angle and will be controlled & monitored at Command Center alongside with the rest of Lipa's existing CCTVs.

Traffic lights will be installed along JP Laurel Highway corner Leviste Rd., JP Laurel Highway corner Provincial road going to Sto Tomas, JP Laurel Highway corner San Lorenzo St going to Canossa, two Tambo startoll exits and in P. Torres St. cor F. Manalo St. Expenses for the project will be coming from the city budget.

It can be recalled that in 2015, there has already been plans of putting up traffic lights through assistance of MMDA and had studies on routes and volume but did not materialize.

source: Lipa City Government

The Outlets at Lipa Opening this Summer 2018

The most awaited shopping center in Lipa City is expected to open this summer of 2018. This Aboitiz Land owned commercial center will house top brands like Adidas, Planet Sports, The Yard (NBA Store), New Era among others.

The largest outlet mall in the Philippines will also host an outdoor multi purpose sports field and is set to be a world-class shopping destination.

source: The Outlets at Lipa

Venus Won in WCOPA 2017

Venus Pelobello of Lipa City won several medals in the World Championship of Performing Arts in Long Beach, California. She is Champion in Latin and Soul/R&B/Jazz categories and took bronze medals in Open and Pop categories. Venus was first seen competing in It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan last year.
This year's Philippine delegation to WCOPA gathered a total of 205 medals where 58 are first place finish in different categories. Since 2005 when Jed Madela first won in this annual event, the Philippines became a country to beat with about 60 countries participating each year.
WCOPA is known to be an International meet for aspiring performers in singing, dancing, acting and modeling.

photos: Venus FB and Sthanlee B. Mirador FB