The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below the 6,000 level on Friday, April 17, as investors cashed out ahead of the weekend amid concern over the economic impact of the oil crisis. The main index lost 64.56 points, or 1.06 percent, to close the week at 5,999.13. Conglomerates led the...
A man was arrested in Antipolo City on Tuesday, April 14, after allegedly stealing mobile phones worth P64,700 that were intended for rental by a sari-sari store. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident was reported by the store owner after discovering that the plastic bag...
Two individuals, including a homeowner, face criminal charges over a viral video showing the unauthorized and forcible removal of an electric meter from a house in a subdivision in Rodriguez, Rizal. The video, which circulated online and reportedly occurred on April 8, showed a man removing a...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) bounced on Wednesday, April 15, as news of another round of United States (US)-Iran talks led to some bargain hunting. The main index added 50.25 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 6,063.35. Banks and services led the advance across the board. Volume...
In just one week of intensified enforcement of the “Safer Cities” campaign, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) has recorded more than P3 million in fines from individuals cited for violating local ordinances in the province. The data, recorded from April 8 to the morning of April...
Authorities are hunting down the remaining suspect in the attempted robbery and shooting of a 47-year-old BPO employee, who was wounded during the incident in Antipolo City. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred while the victim was outside a building on Sumulong...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL As we write, reports say the United States will mobilize naval vessels to blockade the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical waterway. This follows the US Vice President 's declaration that negotiations with Iran were a “failure” just hours earlier. The US...
Local equities market extended its decline on Tuesday, April 14, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and domestic political instability dampened investor appetite, offsetting otherwise positive global leads. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 40.95 points, or 0.68 percent,...
Two drunk men on a motorcycle were arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot a man in the face, whom they accused of stealing a helmet, in Antipolo City on Sunday, April 12. Based on the Antipolo Component City Police Station, the incident occurred while the victim and his companions were...
A man was arrested after allegedly hacking his own brother using a bolo over a cigarette during a drinking session in Morong, Rizal on Sunday, April 12. The Teresa Municipal Police Station identified the suspect as “Vincent,” who is now under police custody after being surrendered by his...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Monday, April 13, after hopes for an early resolution of the Middle East conflict were dashed because the United States (US)-Iran talks failed and US President Donald Trump issued more threats. The main index lost 44.16 points, or 0.72 percent,...
A 16-year-old back rider was killed, while several others were injured, when a utility van collided with three motorcycles along Marcos Highway in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. The Antipolo City Police said the fatality, identified only as “Aki,” was...
