Lovers of arts need not go anywhere else as the country’s Art Capital of the Country, Angono, is offering various activities for the public to enjoy this February, the National Arts Month. Angono Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon earlier announced the series of events that the local government has prepared...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We are writing about “romantic love” one week ahead of Valentine’s Day. Wednesday of next week, the 14th of February – the traditional “Day of Hearts” – will mark this year’s celebration of “Ash Wednesday” in the calendar of the Catholic Church. We...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Recently, we have often been asked where we stand on the issue of Charter change. The spate of queries appears to have been sparked by the escalating debate on whether or not changes should be made to the 1987 Constitution, a debate that is said to be dividing the public...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL On March 25 of last year, many were elated by the news from the Vatican that Pope Francis had issued the Papal Decree elevating the Antipolo Cathedral to the status of an “International Shrine.” This coming Friday, Jan. 26, several members of the Catholic Bishops Conference...
THE VIEWS FROM RIZAL Last week, we shared with our readers our elation over the results of the year-end survey done by the Social Weather Station (SWS). The survey, which was released just before the New Year, revealed that almost all Filipinos were set to welcome 2024 with a record-high level of...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation marked a successful return to the U.S. dollar debt markets, raising $400 million after the pricing of its 5-year Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Sustainability Bonds. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said the sustainability...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Before the end of December 2023, the research organization Social Weather Station released the results of a survey that said that almost all Filipinos are hopeful that 2024 is going to be a better year. According to the survey results, some 96 percent of the respondents said...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is planning to offer a benchmark-sized USD Senior Unsecured Sustainability Notes via a drawdown under its $3-billion Medium Term Note Program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said it has prepared a note offering...
A couple in Tanay, Rizal, both retirees from their respective jobs in the private sector, is seeing the continuing growth of the cacao industry in the province this year. Romeo and Nancy Casco, who are both hands-on in their cacao farm located at Sitio Sampiro in Barangay Plaza Aldea, told Manila...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last Dec. 30, 2023, the nation marked the 127th anniversary of the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal at what was then called “Bagumbayan.” At this time of the year, those among us who remain interested in and fascinated by his life and character usually reflect on two things....
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called on the Philippines on Saturday, Dec. 30 to embody the "Bayanihan" spirit as they honor the legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal. Rizal Day, observed every 30th of December, commemorates the life and martyrdom...
CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 paid tribute to national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal during the 127th anniversary of his martyrdom on December 30 at the police regional headquarters here. PRO-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Kirby John B. Kraft lauded the heroism of...
