Rizal Governor Nina Ynares renewed her appeal to the national government to issue a moratorium against quarrying operations in the province that are said to be the primary reason for the severe flooding being experienced in Rizal in the past few days. During her visit to one of the evacuation...
Authorities reported on Wednesday, July 23, that a 20-year-old man was electrocuted amid flooding at the height of heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) in San Mateo, Rizal, on Tuesday, July 22. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) said that the incident occurred at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Wednesday, July 23, after the government secured a minimal reduction in United States (US) tariffs and amid hints of further local interest rate cuts. The main index jumped 106.56 points, or 1.68 percent, to close at 6,462.25, led by a strong...
The municipal governments of Cainta, San Mateo, and Rodriguez, Rizal, have declared a state of calamity in their respective towns due to severe flooding brought on by the enhanced "habagat" (southwest monsoon) and Typhoon Crising in the province. Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto said that he had tasked the...
Two boys who had been missing since Saturday, July 19, were found dead after being swept away by strong river currents in Barangay Bombongan, Morong, Rizal. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the victims as Gene Heinrich Dacumos, 12, and Ruben Cioseph Giray Cubilla, 10, both...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up Tuesday, July 22, as US markets reached new highs, while local investors continued to hope for an imminent rate cut. The main index added 2.95 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,355.69. Mining stocks led the advancers, while Services and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week on a positive note, as investors sought bargains amid hopes that President Marcos’ team would be able to negotiate a lower tariff rate during their visit to Washington. The main index rose by 49.02 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at...
Authorities are conducting a manhunt for a man who allegedly shot his drinking buddy following a heated argument in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Friday night, July 18. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspect as Marlon Malone, 31. The incident was reported early Saturday, July...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to weaken on Thursday, July 17, as investors worried about US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and reports of his plan to change leadership at the US Federal Reserve. The main index lost 41.93 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at...
Three high-value individuals (HVIs) wanted for illegal drugs were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal, on Wednesday night, July 17. The suspects were identified as alias Weng, alias Nizel, and alias Kenneth. Both Weng and Nizel are tagged as illegal drug pushers...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, one of the largest banks in the Philippines, has successfully raised ₱12.21 billion from the issuance of fixed-rate peso-denominated Series F ASEAN Sustainability Bonds due 2028. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank stated...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged following news of a higher United States (US) inflation rate for June. The main index fell by 121.99 points, or 1.89 percent, to close at 6,337.48 on Wednesday, July 16. Miners and conglomerates led the retreat of all sectors. Volume excluding...
