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...
The Philippine youth delegate and official member of the Philippine delegation to the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Cassandra B. Ynares, highlighted the role of Philippine...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Extreme sports enthusiasts in Antipolo City can now enjoy activities like skateboarding and BMX riding without traveling to other places, following the opening of one of the largest skate parks in the country, the "Antipolo Skate Park" in Sitio Cabading, on Saturday, May 10. Mayor Jun Ynares (blue...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL How, do I make sure I vote wisely this coming May elections? A good number of young people have been asking me this question lately, many of whom are first-time voters. It appears they are eager to take part in the forthcoming electoral exercise, and the good news is that...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “Do you think the recent events in the political arena have caused a further division among Filipinos?” This was the question asked of us by a media practitioner recently. The distinguished journalist wanted to find out how we see the brewing political controversies that...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “So, you will be busy this Lent.” This was the remark we heard from a friend who recently dropped by our office. He showed up to wish us well as we set to embark on another bid to ask for our constituent’s blessing and mandate for another term as their chief public...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “What are your biggest regrets in life?” That was one of the many questions I heard from colleagues and friends over the past few days leading up to yesterday's celebration of my umpteenth birthday. I admit I am puzzled by the question. It seems people assume that...
