Despite the possible danger, a tricycle driver bravely rescued an approximately six-foot reticulated python and turned it over to the Antipolo local government for proper handling. On Wednesday, March 25, Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares thanked the driver, known as Kuya Andres, for choosing to...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Friends and colleagues in the local government sector used to ask me if I pause to reflect during the Lenten season. It appears they have the impression that a “public servant’s work is never done,” and that we have to keep working even during the season that a number of...
A man was successfully rescued after he climbed on top of the LRT-2 Antipolo Station on Thursday night, March 5, Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares said. According to Ynares, the man is a resident of Manggahan, Pasig, and was a former convict who was imprisoned in Muntinlupa for a crime he said he didn...
Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares affirmed the city 's commitment to ensuring the welfare of its citizens, including the families of those who have committed crimes and are in jail, noting that every human being deserves compassion and understanding. Ynares made the statement on Thursday, Feb....
Some individuals reportedly sustained minor injuries following a collision between a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a jeepney along Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City on Friday morning, Jan. 23. According to Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares, the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. after the SUV...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Which team will you be rooting for? This was the question friends have been asking me over the weekend and at the start of the week. The question concerns deciding the championship Game Three of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), scheduled for today....
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,...
