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This rebooted action movie franchise, based upon the 1966 television series of the same name, and focusing on the exploits of the IMF
What is MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?
Now found in Mataasnakahoy municipality, barangay Lumang Lipa was formerly a barrio of this city
What is LIPA?
1939: A career theater actor, he achieved film popularity in his blockbuster roles as Magneto and Gandalf
Who is IAN MCKELLEN?
1859: He is the creator of Sherlock Holmes
Who is ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE?
1981: Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who portrayed Meadow, Tony’s daughter, in this HBO series
What is THE SOPRANOS?
The debut self-titled album of this boy band, featuring singles such as "I'll Never Break Your Heart" and "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)"
Who are the BACKSTREET BOYS?
One of my favorite pieces of local geography trivia is that the town of Taal is not adjacent to this famed lake
What is TAAL LAKE?
1998: He is a two-time UAAP Men’s Basketball champion, winning in 2016 with La Salle and 2022 with UP
Who is RICCI RIVERO?
1991: Born Kim Jun-myeon, he is the leader of K-pop group Exo
Who is SUHO?
2006: She is the second-youngest member of NewJeans
Who is HAERIN?
He portrayed lead male character Peter Kavinsky in the To All the Boys film trilogy
Who is NOAH CENTINEO?
Due to its size, capacity, and location, Batangas International Port is considered an alternative type of this to the Port of Manila for ships and freight entering Luzon
What is a SEAPORT?
1997: Winning Miss Universe Philippines 2024, she later placed third runner-up for Miss Universe 2025
Who is AHTISA MANALO?
1987: He holds 24 Grand Slam titles in men's tennis, the most of all time, including a record 10 for the Australian Open
Who is NOVAK DJOKOVIC?
1996: She burst onto the music scene in 2011 with a cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love”; somewhat fittingly, her highest-charting single is entitled “Wings”
Who is BIRDY?
She of Fifth Harmony fame broke out on her own with her 2019 single “Motivation” and 2024 album Dopamine
Who is NORMANI?
Born in Tanauan, he is the only Philippine president born in Batangas, with Laurel municipality later being named after him
Who is JOSE P. LAUREL?
1963: Following his stint in Saturday Night Live, he becomes the featured lead in three prominent movie franchises: Wayne’s World, Austin Powers, and Shrek
Who is MIKE MYERS?
1961: Known for his signature “bang!” call, he has been the lead play-by-play announcer for ABC/ESPN since 2006, calling every NBA Finals since that year
Who is MIKE BREEN?
1987: Through his career, this Scot consistently challenged men's tennis’ Big Three, with two Olympic golds and three Grand Slams, leading to some considering a Big Four in tennis to include him
Who is ANDY MURRAY?
Having played for the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings, he is a three-time NBA all-star, two-time All-NBA third teamer, and a three-time season rebounding leader
Who is DOMANTAS SABONIS?
Completed in 2021, the Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace, the tallest statue in the Philippines, is an image of this religious figure on the shores of Batangas City
Who is the VIRGIN MARY?
1985: Born Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, he is better known by this WWE stage name, and he won 2026’s Royal Rumble and World Heavyweight Championship in WrestleMania 42
Who is ROMAN REIGNS?
1971: Busy with a multitude of bands, he is notable for doing synths for Pedicab, drums for Eraserheads, and fronting Sandwich
Who is RAIMUND MARASIGAN?
1987: Along with Mark Herras, she won the inaugural StarStruck season; her acting credits include English Only, Please, Walang Forever, and Blue Moon, where she met future husband Dennis Trillo
Who is JENNYLYN MERCADO?