Exploring Lobo Batangas

Its been a long time since I went to a beach. The last time was when I met my bff in Ilo-ilo and that was ages ago. Lucky enough, I got some group that I can hop into and join the fun. Kumbaga saling pusa lang ako. As long as I would go places I dont mnd being the saling pusa in the group you know hahaha. So of course as a saling pusa in the group, I would also share in whatever expenses that they have right? Haha

So for my non Filipino readers if there are any, saling pusa means you are the odd man in the group hahaha I mean, saling pusa is a tagalog idiom where it means to tag along. In a nutshell, you are joining in a group where you basically knows only one or two people in that group. So example your friend is travelling together with his or her friends and then you aked if you can join them, in this case you are the saling pusa. (I hope I am able to explain that well hahaha)

Ok there you go, lets go back to story telling about my travel to Batangas with some New Friends.

I always crave of going to the beach. However, because there is so much going on I always postpone it and keep pushing it on the side. Well, good thing I have some friends that I can alway hop in and join their barkada getaways and that day has come! 

The warm breeze of summer wind, the scorching heat that feels like you are in a sauna and of course a group of equally fun people to be with would definitely make this summer excursion truly amazing! And so we packed our picknic shenanigans load them up in a car and off we go exploring the beautiful  

THE GANG

Introducing the whole gang that makes this summer of 2026 really special. To be honest a snaller group makes more sense to me because at least I get to interact with each of them. Learn a little of their lives, learn from their background and it would be much more easier to connect. Most specially if you are meeting some of them for the first time.

THE FOODIE IN ME

To experience the place you get to taste the food the place has to offer. At least for me thats what I believe in. It is the best way to show gratitude, to welcome guests and to introduce the place you are visiting. I had a blast actually! Our host, Reyneth, was such a great cook. The food she served, Oh I can still taste it in my dream up to this date!

It was such a delightful feast indeed!

Exploring  Lobo Batangas

Lobo Batangas is situated at the southern tip of Batangas. It takes at least 2 hours and 45 minutes from Manila to Lobo Batangas via STAR TOLLWAY.  There are so many places to visit 

How to get to Lobo Batangas?

If you have your own car then it is easier right? You can just use your google map.  Dont worry its prett accurate so you wont get lost. How ever if you are commuting then here is how:

 ** go to Buendia at DLTBCO Terminal bound to Batangas Grand Terminal. Then take a jeep bound to BAYAN take the yellow jeep either stop at Hilltop Rd then take a jeep bound to SM CITY Batangas ask for the jeepney terminal bound to Lobo.

The Sparkling Ocean of Lobo Batangas

I must say, the sea is crisp and crystal clear! It indeed so relaxing. The sea breeze is so relaxing. The waves are calm and the sunset is as beautiful as the people and the place.

Faro De Punta Malabrigo - The Malabrigo Point House

I am so honored to have a glimpse of the Malabrigo Point Lighthouse.  It is overlooking the Verde Island Passage. It is also one of the oldest working lighthouse. It is situated at Barangay Malabrigo Lobo Batangas. The lighthouse it self is super amazing, witnessing an architectural design dated way back during Spanish Colonial Era. My jaw dropped when I saw the mighty sea of the Verde Island Passage adorned with  the crystal blue water. The moment I saw the beach I know I got to try playing by the seashore. I just hope the government pays more attention in preserving such iconic and historical places such as the Faro De Punta Malabrigo instead of focusing so much on changing the street names.

Going down the cliff is easy breezy! The wind blows smoothly, you can hear the waves so inviting. The sunset was beautiful. I was not stinged by jelly fish not even once.

Just below the lighthouse was a stunning beach. The beach looks so familiar that I am starting to believe this is where some of the scenes shot on a teleserye Dyesibel. Anyways, going down the cliff was just a walk at the park kind of thing. Its easy to go down that cliff. But of my lord, going up was a test of strength. I was catching up with my breath. It was a struggle for sure but thats the beauty of travelling. Experiencing walking up the cliff made me forgot all my worries and personal and professional drama hahaha all I really wanted to conquer this and finishing it strong hahahaha Up until now I can still feel the struggle. 

Monte Maria

Monte Maria is another story. One of theeir aminities that I love is the walk in a glass bridge. It is not for people with a faint of heart I would say that. But the thrill of seeing people walking by that suspended glass bridge was sooo satisfying. 

Inside the statue, you can of course see the church, it has some food stalls and other stalls that sells merchandizes, I just wish they will make it more personalized. Like the fan that I bought there it is just a normal fan that you can buy anywhere. How I wish in the future they can make it as a souvenir item with the name of the place for someone who wish to buy something as a memorabilia of the place they are visiting.

DEVOURING TITA ROSE EATERY MENU

 I am not a picky eater most of the time. However of course there are some foods that is not really that attractiv to my pallate. And one of them is Lomi. Apparently that is one of Batangas best cuisine. As I always say, "eat what the locals eat and be surprised with eat", and so I did. The first food that I ordered at Tita Rose is their Lomi with the exceptional recommendation of Reyneth. And oh was I surprised by it. It is not as slimy as I immagined it to be. It was freshly cooked. The noodles are perfectly cooked, the soup was to the roof, and above all it was served steaming hot. 

Thats A Wrap

And so that ends me experiencing and exploring Malabrigo Lobo Batangas and I am already missing the exprience!

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Why I Am Having Sleep Problem

Growing up, I thought that my body clock was normal. There were times that I cant sleep and I keep my self busy with all the in school and out of school activity. From writing an article in my college paper to joining photoshoots outside school and or joining activing and theater activities. So I keep myself busy. I love being busy.

When I started working I again emersed myself with so much activities because what can I do right? I will just use my time doing all the activities my mind is hooked into doing.

Until this last 10 years, I started to notice something. When my mind is inlove in watching a series, I would be so into it and then it will fade and I will be very much in love of doing another thing. And so when you ask me what will be my favorite hobby I will for sure answer it on what hooks my interest at that moment. But after a few months and ask me the same question, I will surely give you a different answer. I thought it was normal. Or maybe it is.

There are times that I can blankly stare on a ceiling for 2 days not doing anything that I thought is my hobby and apart from that I also cannot sleep. However there will also be moments that I can sleep all day. I will just wake up to visit the loo or to eat and then back to sleep. When I started noticing these, I decided to make contents in Tiktok in that way I will keep my mind busy and to be focused into doing one thing. However, making content in tiktok is very limited. I think I am not doing things that my mind would like to express.

And so just recently I decided to start writing contents again in this blog. At least in this way, I can make multiple articles depending on what my mind is wanting to do. So aside from video content via tiktok I also started to write something here. The things that I cannot make in tiktok write. I cannot do it because it is either it is very short or it is very long plus I dont have the visuals that I needed to make that content.

When I started writing and doing videos, I am able to go to bed and have longer sleep. At least I can go to bed and sleep for at least 4 hrs this time. So I was able to find a way to download all the things that is running in my mind. I realized that when I am able to journal or write the things in my mind or make a video out of it, my mind would start to relax.

What about you do you have similar situation like mine? What did you do? Write your answer in the comment section.