The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Tuesday, March 31, as investors pounced on undervalued stocks following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fortification of the nation’s fuel reserves. The benchmark PSEi jumped 79.45 points, or 1.35 percent, to finish...
With the rainy season expected in the coming months, several areas are once again preparing for possible flooding. In Cainta, Rizal, one of the long-term solutions being pushed by Mayor Kit Nieto is the monthly inspection and regular cleanup of major canals to ensure proper water flow and help...
A 23-year-old farmer accidentally shot and killed his 20-year-old live-in partner in Barangay Mamuyao, Tanay, Rizal, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said Monday, March 30. Based on the police investigation, the suspect and the victim were supposed to gather coconuts near their home...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, March 30, as the conflict in the Middle East worsens despite efforts by the United States (US) to pursue a more diplomatic tack to break Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The main index plunged by 103.34 points, or 1.73 percent, to...
Police arrested a 31-year-old man for robbing a gadgets store in Barangay Tayuman, Binangonan, Rizal, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) reported Monday, March 30. The suspect, identified as "Exexel," allegedly entered through the backyard fence of the establishment on Eastridge Avenue...
A student was injured when two robbers struck him on the head with a gun and stole his mobile phone and wallet in Barangay Ampid 1, San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, March 26. According to the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO), the victim was walking along Fortunate Street on his way to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was slightly lower on Friday, March 27, after the peso slid to a new low amid high oil prices fueled by the conflict in the Middle East. The main index shed 11.37 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 5,972.83. Miners led the correction, while conglomerates...
A 27-year-old man was assaulted by four men while inside a computer shop in Barangay San Juan, Taytay, Rizal, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said Wednesday, March 25. The police report showed the victim, identified as alias "Mark," was renting a computer unit inside a computer shop...
The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) on Thursday, March 26, urged the public to join the Earth Hour 2026 observance on March 28 at Rizal Park in Manila, as part of the global call to protect the environment. “The public is encouraged to participate, bring family and friends, and...
Local stocks surged back above the 6,000 threshold on Wednesday, March 25, as investor sentiment shifted toward optimism following reports that the United States (US) has entered formal negotiations with Iran. The prospect of a diplomatic resolution to Middle East tensions sparked a broad-based...
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 40-year-old farmer was arrested by the police for inadvertently causing a grass fire that destroyed a garage containing 12 vehicles in Barangay Pinugay, Baras, Rizal, on March 22. According to the Baras Municipal Police Station, the suspect, identified as alias "Dennis," was reportedly setting...
