THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Over the weekend, friends and colleagues in the local government sector asked us what we thought about the latest developments in the hostilities that broke out in the Middle East on Feb. 28th of this year. The “latest development” they were referring to was the signing of a...
Korean actor Lee Jun-young has personally informed fans about his upcoming military enlistment through a heartfelt handwritten letter. The 29-year-old actor, who is currently starring in the series "Reborn Rookie," is known for his roles in "May I Help You?," "The Impossible Heir," "When Life Gives...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL This coming Friday, June 12, our Nation will mark its 128th Independence Day. We join our fellow Filipinos in celebrating this important date in our history under the continuing theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” — Freedom. Future. History. The theme adopted by the...
South Korean action-horror film “Colony,” directed by Yeon Sang-ho, reportedly earned an estimated ₱20 million on its opening day in the Philippines on May 27, setting what industry observers described as the biggest movie opening in the country so far this year. The zombie thriller stars Jun...
For several horror and zombie film fans, the name of director Yeon Sang-Ho will always be held with special reverence. He is behind 2016’s "Train to Busan"; and if you ask those in the know to rank the best zombie genre films of the last twenty years, "Train to Busan" would easily be in the Top...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL People describe the current national events differently. Some call the legislature’s proceedings “chaotic and worrisome,” while others find them “exciting and interesting.” Friends and colleagues in the local government sector have asked me how I see these events and...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL All eyes are on the Senate. Recent events and incidents, as well as the unfolding of another difficult constitutional ritual in its halls, have inevitably drawn and captured public attention. This institution will continue to hold it for many months down the road. The Senate has...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Grief is a powerful force that strips life down to its bare essentials, reminding us of the deep connections we share. It arrives without permission, disregards schedules, and shatters our illusions of control. When someone we love dies, the world keeps moving, but our internal...
In a society where not everyone is given the chance to live a decent life, how far can a parent’s love and sacrifice go for a child’s future—even if the child is not biologically theirs? In Antipolo City, Mayor Jun Ynares shared the heartfelt story of Charlie T. Morris Jr., a Natatanging...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Yesterday, the first Tuesday of May, Antipolo marked the official start of the annual pilgrimage season to the Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines. This is also acknowledged as the longest pilgrimage season for a Catholic pilgrimage site in the country. It peaks this May and...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Over the past few days, we have been asked what we think of the national government 's response to the energy crisis the country faces in the wake of the current conflict in the Middle East. The question has taken on a sense of urgency as hopes for a quick end to the...
Fresh off a historic Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 for "Call Me Mother," Vice Ganda is already stirring excitement hinting that his planned entry for this year’s iteration of the f estival will be unlike anything he has done before. During a recent encounter, the...
