There is always a reason to are a thousand and one reasons to smile. There exists a nearby place where the aroma of freshly roasted coffee wafts in the air, where majestic mountain ranges, verdant vegetation, heritage churches, and ancestral homes abound, and where progress is epitomized as well. Welcome to Lipa, the city that invites you to simply #EatPrayLove. In Lipa, life is synonymous with wellness, progress, creativity, places of faith, dining, beautiful resorts and hotels, among the largest shopping outlet complexes, sprawling farms, and commercial estates. Our gregarious group led by Joel Umali Pena discovered the plethora of sights, tastes, sounds, and flavors this heavenly haven has to offer. Today, Malarayat doesn’t just resound with the prospects of an enticing round of golf and a sumptuous bowl of the famed lomi noodle soup, it also boasts of being a wedding, dining, and lodging destination. Since it has partnered with Agrikultura fresh flowers and plants, such creations now adorn the Malarayat landscape.

A trip to Lipa wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the San Sebastian Cathedral, where famous star Vilma Santos married politician Ralph Recto. Marvel at the pre-war pure silver altar with a resplendent tabernacle. This legendary jewel is considered a miracle site because Lipa was burned to the ground during the Japanese occupation, yet this church and some heritage homes remained unscathed. The Lipa Tourism Council continues to play an integral part in encouraging everyone to visit this monumental landmark of faith and devotion.