Living in Los Banos

Pope John Paul II Chapel Umali Subdivision

2016-04-06T07:56:00.000+08:00

Mass schedule starting April 1, 2016

Every Thursday 7PM

Every Sunday 12NN

Max's Restaurant LB Centtro Mall

2015-11-21T16:28:00.001+08:00

Phone: (049) 530-2925

Store Hours: Open Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Website: http://www.maxschicken.com/

Delivery: Yes

Specialty/Dishes: Filipino / Fried Chicken

Image by Max's Restaurant

Prologue Computer Center

2015-09-27T23:08:00.000+08:00

Address: Rm. 310 Vega Centre, Grove, Lopez Avenue, Brgy. Batong Malake, Los Banos 4030, Philippines

Phone: (049) 536 - 2057, (049) 536 - 2781

Mobile: 0926-252-8618

Store Hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:30 AM to 6:30PM; Saturdays 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Holidays 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Website: http://www.prologuecomputers.com.ph

Products and services: Computer sales and repairs

Image by Prologue Computer Center

R.C. de Villa Construction & Development Corporation

2015-09-27T22:48:00.000+08:00

Address: 16 J.P. Rizal Street, Los Banos, Laguna

Phone: (049) 536-0736

Mobile: 0929-616-8998 (Smart), 0917-892-9745 (Globe), 0932-882-9745 (Sun)

Email: inquiry@rcdevillaconstruction.com

Website: http://www.rcdevillaconstruction.com/

Lina's Orchard - Events Venue

2015-09-27T18:32:00.000+08:00

Address: Lopez Village, Los Banos, Laguna

Mobile: 0939-925-2532, 0917-508-9479

Phone: (049) 576-3768

Website: http://linasorchard.blogspot.com/

Services: Venue for garden weddings, receptions, birthdays, reunions and other gatherings

Maquiling Builders Depot - Hardware Lumber and Construction Supply

2015-09-27T17:59:00.000+08:00

Address: National Highway, Batong Malake, Los Banos, Laguna

Phone: (049) 536-0634, (02) 584-4505

Store hours: Monday-Sunday 8AM-6:30PM

Website: https://www.facebook.com/MaquilingBuildersDepot

Swimming near Los Banos Laguna - Pansol

2015-08-17T20:54:00.001+08:00

Pansol, Laguna is the place to go for swimming during vacations.
The pool waters are warm and are said to be therapeutic.

There are so many private and public resorts to choose from.
Private resorts range anywhere from P5000 - P25000 depending on size and amenities

Some of the more popular public resorts are:

Southwinds (built 2013)
Sun City
Sol Y Viento (higher priced than the others, is really a hotel on top of a hill)- has an in-room natural spring jacuzzi hotel and has a Barrio Fiesta restaurant.
Montevista
Splash Mountain (this is located after Pansol)
Doña Jovita (this is located in Bagong Kalsada - after Pansol)

Private resorts are numerous along with the "pool agents".
You can even decide to come to Pansol and just choose once you arrive.

How to Go to Pansol? It's quite easy....

From Cubao: Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna. HM Liner station is across Baliwag station (just cross the overpass). Exact address is EDSA cor. Monte de Piedad St. Tell the conductor the name of the resort so that he can stop the bus for you. Fare is around P100.

You can also ride at the DLTB terminal near Kamias.

From LRT / Buendia: Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna. You have 2 choices: Green Star / Laguna Express, or DLTB bus. Fare is less than P90.

From Alabang: Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna by South Station. Go down at Pansol.
You can also ride a bus bound for Calamba as these may be more common (than Sta. Cruz). Go down at Calamba terminal.
Hire a tricycle (special trip P50) to the resort of your choice.
Or ride a jeep bound for any of the following destinations - they will all pass through Pansol: San Pablo, Sta. Cruz, UP College. Remember to tell the driver your destination.

LBC - Robinsons Town Mall, Los Banos, Laguna

2015-08-11T19:53:00.000+08:00

Address: 2nd level Robinsons Town Mall, Los Banos, Laguna

536-0027536

536-0027

Phone: (049) 536-6498

Business Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday to Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Cutoff: 5:30 PM

Website: http://www.lbcexpress.com/

Syensaya 2015 - Science Exhibit at EB Copeland Gym, UPLB 12-14 Aug 2015

2015-08-11T19:36:00.000+08:00

Wonderama, an exhibition highlighting science discoveries and latest research breakthroughs will open on 12 August until 14 August 2015, 8AM-5PM, at EB Copeland Gym, UPLB. Entrance fee is PhP 5.00.

The exhibit is part SyenSaya - Los Banos Science Festival 2015.

Image by UPLB

For more info, please visit:
Los Baños holds SyenSaya 2015 | UP Los Banos

How to go to Pansol and Los Banos Laguna - Calamba Swimming Resorts

2015-08-07T21:27:00.000+08:00

Southwinds (built 2013)
Sun City
Sol Y Viento (higher priced than the others, is really a hotel on top of a hill)- has an in-room natural spring jacuzzi hotel and has a Barrio Fiesta restaurant.
Montevista
Splash Mountain (this is located after Pansol)
Doña Jovita (this is located in Bagong Kalsada - after Pansol)

Private resorts are numerous along with the "pool agents".
You can even decide to come to Pansol and just choose once you arrive.

How to Go to Pansol? It's quite easy....

Bring food as traffic during Saturdays is really quite heavy - from Calamba exit,
it may take you from 1-2 hours to Pansol due to traffic.
Without traffic, this normally takes half an hour.

Using private transportation:
Using SLEX, exit at Calamba exit. Just follow the highway...

Shortcuts (longer but less traffic) for private transportation using BUCAL BYPASS ROAD
If you want to pass the "Bucal bypass road", this will cut your travel time immensely
as you'll skip passing Crossing Calamba (where SM is) and Halang towns.

You enter at Makiling, Batangas and exit at Bucal, Calamba. Pansol is the next town after Bucal.
How to pass this road?

Exit at SLEX Sto Tomas exit. Continue on this highway (Maharlika highway)
Continue on the road to Batangas to the entrance to the road.
Look to your right side You should pass by the following: Toyota cars, then Turbina bus stop, then Petron, Caltex.
You will then pass Honda cars on the left side.
Then, on the right is Nation gasoline station.
Turn left just after Nation gasoline station into the Milagrosa-Bucal bypass road.
If you reach Leslie's restaurant, go back!
Alternatively, you can also access the bypass road from Ayala Greenfield estates

here's the map of Bucal bypass road:http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/94336146#map=18/14.17159/121.13795

This is where you exit at Bucal, turn right here.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
From Cubao: Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna. HM Liner station is across Baliwag station (just cross the overpass). Exact address is EDSA cor. Monte de Piedad St. Tell the conductor the name of the resort so that he can stop the bus for you. Fare is around P100.

You can also ride at the DLTB terminal near Kamias.

From LRT / Buendia: Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna. You have 2 choices: Green Star / Laguna Express, or DLTB bus. Fare is less than P90.

From Alabang:  Ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna by South Station. Go down at Pansol.
You can also ride a bus bound for Calamba as these may be more common (than Sta. Cruz). Go down at Calamba terminal.
Hire a tricycle (special trip P50) to the resort of your choice.
Or ride a jeep bound for any of the following destinations - they will all pass through Pansol: San Pablo, Sta. Cruz, UP College. Remember to tell the driver your destination.

From other destinations (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas):
If there's a van to Sta Cruz or to Pagsanjan, you're lucky, Pansol is on the way.
But if not, usually there is public transportation to Calamba.
You may ride a van or jeep to Calamba.

And from Calamba,
Hire a tricycle (special trip P50) to the resort of your choice.
Or ride a jeep bound for any of the following destinations - they will all pass through Pansol: San Pablo, Sta. Cruz, UP College. Remember to tell the driver your destination.

Photo exhibit: Rice Culture of the Cordilleras by David Leprozo, Jr.

2015-08-07T19:55:00.000+08:00

Rice Culture of the Cordilleras, a photo exhibit by David Leprozo, Jr., is open from 22 July 2015 until 21 August 2015 at the Asia Room of the IRRI Riceworld Museum.

The exhibit underscores the importance of the contribution of indigenous people through their knowledge systems in conserving the country’s heirloom rice. The event is hosted by the Heirloom Rice Project.

The Museum is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Image by IRRI

For more info, please visit:
Photo exhibit on heirloom rice culture opens at IRRI | IRRI News

JRS Express Los Banos - National Highway branch

2015-08-07T19:07:00.001+08:00

Address:
1-A Penny's Building, (along National Highway) San Antonio, Los Baños Laguna

Phone: (049) 536-5748

Mobile: 0923-725-3767

Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cut-off: 5:00 pm

Website: http://www.jrs-express.com/

Image by JRS Express via Facebook page

JRS Express Grove Los Baños (UPLB)

2015-08-06T19:50:00.000+08:00

Address:
Stall 18, Vega Arcade Sitio Grove UPLB Gate Brgy. Batong Malaki Los Baños Laguna

Mobile: 0933-9191436

Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (noon break 12-1:00 pm)

Cut-off: 4:00 pm

Website: http://www.jrs-express.com/

Image by JRS Express via Facebook page

Signeffex Los Banos Branch Tarpaulin Printing

2015-08-04T19:56:00.000+08:00

Address:
Franco Bldg., Lopez Avenue, Los Banos, Laguna

Phone: (049) 536-6689, 0922-800-2568, 0917-580-2568

Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/signeffexlb

Email Address: signeffexla.ads@gmail.com

Services: Signage, Stickers, Tarpaulins, Laser Engraving, T-Shirt Printing, Button Pins

Paolo's Barber Shop

2015-08-03T19:38:00.003+08:00

Address: UG Olivarez Plaza, Los Baños, Laguna

Business Hours:
Open Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

PLANBANK Los Baños Branch (PLB)

2015-07-24T19:53:00.000+08:00

Address: Lopez Avenue, Grove, Los Baños, Laguna

Phone: (049) 310-0035; (049) 536-4954 (telefax)

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Website: http://www.planbank.org/

Wood carving exhibit at UPOU - 15 July 2015

2015-07-20T00:29:00.002+08:00

A wood carving exhibit was held last July 15, 2015 at the UP Open University. Here are some photos.

For more info, please visit:
FMDS Leads the Wood Carving Workshop, Forum and Exhibit as part of UPOU’s 20th year long Celebration | UP Open University

Laguna Water District - Anos, Los Banos

2015-07-14T22:49:00.000+08:00

Address: National Highway, Anos, Los Baños, Laguna

Phone: (049) 536-0127

536-0027536

536-0027

Cashier Business Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM (No noon break)
Saturday 7:00AM- 11AM, 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/laguna-water.com/lwd/

UPLB Academic Calendar 2015-2016

2015-07-09T22:58:00.002+08:00

Official University of the Philippines Los Banos Academic Calendar (with official holidays) AY 2015-2016 released. Click on the images to enlarge or download the pdf from the link below.

	FIRST SEMESTER	SECOND SEMESTER	MIDYEAR 2016*
Advanced Placement Examination for Qualified New Freshmen (Optional)	W, Apnl 15 - F , April 17
Last Day for Transfer Students to File Application for Admission	F, May 22	F, October 23
Removal Examination Period	M, July 13 - Th, July 16	T, January 05 F. January 08	M , June 06 - T, June 07
Validation for Advanced Credits	T, July 21 - F , July 24
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
New Freshmen	Th, April 23 - M, May 11	T, January 05 - W, January 06
New Certificate in Forestry Students	Th, May 21 F, May 22
New Graduate/New Diploma Students	M, July 13 - W, July 15	Th, January 07 - F, January 08
Old Returning and Transferees	Th, July 16	Th, January 07 - F, January 08
Non-Degree Students	F, July 24	M, January 11
Continuing Students	Optional	Optional
ADVANCED REGISTRATION
New Freshmen	T, May 12 - T , May 19	T, January 05 W, January 06
New Certificate in Forestry Students	W, June 24 Th, June 25
Deadline for Filing Application for Re-admission (At OVCAA)	F, July 17	F, January 08
Last Day for Non-Degree Students to File Application For Admission	M, July 20	F, January 08
GENERAL REGISTRATION (including New Graduate/New Diploma Students)	Th, July 30 - T, August 04	T, January 12 - F, January 15	Th, June 09 - F, June 10
Proficiency Examination in Physical Education (PEPE)	Th, August 06 T, August 11	M, January 18 F, January 22
START OF CLASSES	W, August 05	M, January 18	M, June 13
Convocation for New Freshmen	W, August 05
Last Day for Late Registration	F, August 14	T, January 26	F, June 17
UP Foundation Day			Sat, June 18
Deadline for Filing Application for the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) For 2nd Sem 2015-2016 Admission and For 1st Sem 2016-2017 Admission For Metro Manila Applicants For Other Applicants	(c/o UP Office of Admissions)
College Faculty Meeting to Approve Candidates for Graduation	M, August 17 (For Midyear 2015 candidates)	M, January 25 (For 1st Semester 2015-2016 candidates)	M, June 06 (For 2nd Semester 20152016 candidates)
Last Day for Colleges to Submit Approved List of Candidates for Graduation	Th, August 20	F, January 29	F, June 10
University Council Curriculum Committee Meeting	M, August 24	M, February 01	W, June 08
Univeisity Council Executive Committee Meeting	M, September 07	W, February 10	M, June 13
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEETING TO APPROVE CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION	M, September 14 (For Midyear 2015 Graduates)	M, February 15 (For 1st Semester 2015-2016 candidates)	M, June 20 (For 2nd Semester 20152016 candidates)
UP COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST (UPCAT) For 2nd Sem 2015-2016 Admission For 1st Sem 2016-2017 Admission	(c/o UP Office of Admissions)
UPLB Foundation Day		Sun, March 06
Mid Semester and Last Day for Dropping of Subjects Without Evaluation of Student Performance	F, October 02	Th, March 17	T, June 28
LOYALTY DAY ALUMNI HOMECOMING	Sat, October 10
Deadline for Graduating Students to Clear Previous Deficiencies	F, October 30	F, April 15	M, July 04
Deadline for Dropping of Subjects With "Pass" or "Fail" Evaluation of Student Performance	F, November 06	F, April 22	W, July 06
Last Day of Holding Activities	F, November 13	F, April 29
Deadline for Filing Leave of Absence	F, November 20	F, May 06
END OF CLASSES	W, December 02	F, May 20	Th, July 14
Integration Period	Th, December 03	Sat, May 21	F, July 15
FINAL EXAMINATIONS	F, December 04 Th, December 10	M, May 23 Sat, May 28	M, July 18 - T, July 19
LAST DAY FOR SUBMITTING GRADES
GRADUATING STUDENTS	W, December 16	W, June 01	M, July 25
ALL OTHER STUDENTS	W, December 16	F, June 03	M, July 25
Christmas Vacation	F, December 11 M, January 11, 2016
Board of Regents Meeting to Confirm Graduation	(As per BOR schedule)	(As per BOR schedule)	(As per BOR schedule)
Graduate School Recognition and Hooding Ceremony		F, June 24
UPLB COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES		Sat, June 25

*For the Midyear session, 3-unit lecture classes meet 1 hour and 45 minutes daily, Monday to Saturday for the 28 class days

UPLB Academic Calendar AY 2015-2016 | UPLB Office of Student Affairs

Centtro Badminton Arena

2015-05-19T23:22:00.004+08:00

Address: 3rd Level, Los Banos Centtro Mall, Lopez Avenue, Barangay Batong Malake, Los Banos, Laguna

Business Hours: Open daily 7AM to 12MN

Individual Rates: 7am to 5pm (Play all you can)
P130 per person - regular players
P110 per person - student players
P100 per person - arena members

Evening rates: 5pm to 12 midnight
200 per hour/court - regular players
180 per hour/court - student players
150 per hour/court - arena members

Mobile: 0917-5094871 or 0915-8401479

Website: https://www.facebook.com/centtrobadmintonarena

LBC Centtro Mall Branch, Los Banos, Laguna

2015-04-22T22:13:00.002+08:00

Address: G/F Centtro Mall, Lopez Avenue, Batong Malaki, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

536-0027536

536-0027

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Cutoff: 5:00 PM

Website: http://www.lbcexpress.com/

BPI Family Savings Bank - Los Banos, Laguna

2015-04-16T12:40:00.000+08:00

Address: 660 Lopez Avenue, Batong Malaki, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Phone: (49) 536-0027

536-0027536

536-0027

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Website: http://bpiexpressonline.com/

IFSA Harvest Run 2015 - May 6, 4PM, IRRI

2015-04-16T12:23:00.000+08:00

The IRRI Filipino Scientists Association, Inc. (IFSA) will hold its 3rd annual IFSA Harvest Run in the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Baños, Laguna on May 6, 2015, from 4 pm onwards.

The event will feature a 3km and 5km run/walk, with solo run and buddy/team run categories, featuring the picturesque rice fields of IRRI with a breathtaking view of Mt. Makiling. Registration fees are:

For IFSAns:
3K - 125php
5K - 175php

For non-IFSAns:
3K - 150php
5K - 200php

Singlet (optional, for the first 100 registrants only!) - 200php

The fun run aims to promote a work-life balance while enjoying the fresh air the province offers. The proceeds will go to the IFSA scholarship fund, and help in the career and professional development of IFSA members.

Please see link for more details:
IFSA Harvest Run 2015 | Facebook Page

Trailhead Bike Shop

2015-02-02T00:21:00.000+08:00

Phone: (049) 5764329

Business Hours: Daily 7AM-5:30PM

Services: Bikes and bike parts sales, bike repairs, etc.

MA GYM fitness center

2015-01-28T23:37:00.000+08:00

MA GYM fitness center

Address:
Ma Gym Building, Agapita road (behind Plaza Agapita), Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Phone: 0906-2155277, (49) 536-2091

Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/MaGymFitnessCenter

Services: Fitness Center, Gym, Martial Arts, Weights, Taekwondo, Aerobics, Personal Training