THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Tomorrow, the 9th of April, the nation will celebrate “Araw ng Kagitingan.” The root word of “Kagitingan” is “giting,” and is translated in English as “bravery, valor, courage, or heroism.” By way of review, the date officially became the nationwide celebration...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up on Tuesday, April 7, as bargain hunting prevailed despite the impact of the higher-than-expected inflation rate on investor sentiment. The main index added 9.54 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 5,957.87. Miners led the advance while the...
Authorities are hunting down eight suspects involved in a gunfight with security guards of a coffee shop in Angono, Rizal, in connection with an alleged robbery with attempted homicide. Based on the initial investigation of the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO), the victims, including four...
A father allegedly struggling with financial problems stabbed his wife to death and injured his 15-year-old son inside their home in Angono, Rizal on Black Saturday, April 4. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred inside the victims’ residence in Barangay Parang...
More than six million devotees flocked to Antipolo City for the traditional penitential walk, or “Alay Lakad,” to the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage from Holy Thursday to Good Friday. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) said a total of 6,660,155 devotees were...
Two notorious men allegedly involved in a series of robberies in Rizal Province were arrested during a follow-up operation after a convenience store robbery in Rodriguez, Rizal on Saturday, March 28. The operation was conducted by the San Mateo Municipal Police Station in coordination with other...
A 30-year-old balut (fertilized duck egg) vendor was injured after motorcycle-riding suspects shot him while he was selling by the roadside in Tanay, Rizal, on Monday, March 30. The Tanay Municipal Police Station identified the victim as “Marvin,” a construction worker who was selling balut at...
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...
