For those who are confused with the terms Filipino, Pilipino and Tagalog (in regards to language), here is an excellent essay by a noted Filipino Linguist: http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view/20081114-172308/Filipino-Pilipino-and-Tagalog
No, I don't know a Dr. Nolasco from Batangas. Is he a Medical Doctor or a PhD? The Dr. Nolasco (PhD) who wrote the article is a faculty member of University of the Philippines Mindanao which is in Davao.