From pre-disaster preparedness to setting up evacuation centers in covered courts to meeting barangay officials, the city government of Antipolo City has intensified its preparation for the effects of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Opong. City Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III led a meeting with all...
Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares announced the start of the city 's “pandemic-style" curfew for minors on Friday, August 1, as part of the city government 's expanded efforts to ensure their safety and welfare. In his advisory, Ynares said individuals aged 17 and below are strictly...
Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares assured residents that the city 's health centers and medical institutions remain open to serve the public despite the suspension of government work on Thursday, July 24. In his advisory, Ynares said the following facilities are open to serve the public 's...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We laud the Department of Education (DepEd) for expanding the implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). We cite in particular the upscaling of this nutrition program for kindergarten learners and Grade 1 to Grade 6 pupils. Under the expanded program for school...
ILOILO CITY – Broadcaster Salvador “Jun” Capulot Jr. was found guilty of three counts of cyber libel filed by contractor Shariko Salcedo, three days after losing in the elections for councilor here. The Iloilo City Regional Trial Court Branch 39 on Thursday, May 15, found Capulot guilty. He...
The Antipolo City local government has started the removal of various campaign materials in different parts of the city on Monday, May 12, way ahead of the May 17 deadline set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following the conclusion of the midterm elections. In his social media post,...
Extreme sports enthusiasts in Antipolo City can now enjoy activities like skateboarding and BMX riding without traveling to other places, following the opening of one of the largest skate parks in the country, the "Antipolo Skate Park" in Sitio Cabading, on Saturday, May 10. Mayor Jun Ynares (blue...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL How, do I make sure I vote wisely this coming May elections? A good number of young people have been asking me this question lately, many of whom are first-time voters. It appears they are eager to take part in the forthcoming electoral exercise, and the good news is that...
The long and fruitful relationship between Korean actor and idol Lee Jun-ho, star of the drama “King the Land,” and his agency, JYP Entertainment, is coming to an end after 17 years. Lee Jun-ho, 35, debuted as a member of K-pop boy band 2PM in 2008 under JYP Entertainment. He has branched...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “Do you think the recent events in the political arena have caused a further division among Filipinos?” This was the question asked of us by a media practitioner recently. The distinguished journalist wanted to find out how we see the brewing political controversies that...
Discussions around the marketplace, including at the influential Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), centered on the historic Tuesday and its effect on the political arena, which eventually influences the environment of doing business. Sandwiched between former president and chief...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “So, you will be busy this Lent.” This was the remark we heard from a friend who recently dropped by our office. He showed up to wish us well as we set to embark on another bid to ask for our constituent’s blessing and mandate for another term as their chief public...