Residents of San Mateo, Rizal are being encouraged to use recyclable materials in making their "parol" or Christmas lanterns. The office of Mayor Bartolome Rivera, through the San Mateo Public Information Office (PIO), announced in its social media page that residents are being enjoined to make...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Several weeks ago, top officials of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) visited the Capitol of Rizal Province. The occasion was a momentous one: DICT and the Rizal provincial government inaugurated a free Wi-Fi service for the...
Various government agencies must “formulate and implement systematic solutions” to address the “culture of violence” now prevalent on Philippine basketball, a lawmaker said on Sunday, Nov. 13. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Photo from Rep. Co’s Facebook page)) “Ako Bicol also takes...
San Sebastian capitalized on the undermanned Jose Rizal University, hacking out a dominant 92-74 win in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament Friday, Nov. 11, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Rhinwill Yambing of the San Sebastian Stags (NCAA/GMA) Rhinwill...
Stock market analysts cheered the higher-than expected Philippine economic growth in the third quarter, attributing it to the Marcos government’s decision to ease Covid restrictions which resulted in higher consumer spending and a more active economy. “Growth was able to outperform the previous...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University was slapped with an indefinite suspension after assaulting the College of St. Benilde bench on Tuesday, Nov. 8. John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) The sanction was announced by Fr. Vic Calvo OP, the NCAA Management Committee representative of...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares The ongoing process of selecting the next president of the University of the Philippines has caught the attention of many. There have been observations that the process seems to taking place in full public view, with the six nominees who passed the initial...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares We congratulate the Department of Education (DepEd) and its leadership, as well as the administrators and faculty of both public and private schools. Congratulations are in order because, finally, in most of the country, our schools are back to in-person,...
Twelve people were injured after the public utility jeepney (PUJ) they were riding in crashed into a post and turned over on its side in Taytay, Rizal on Friday, Aug. 19. According to a report from DZBB, the PUJ was traveling fast along Ortigas Ave. Extension when the driver lost control and hit a...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Most schools will begin their face-to-face classes next week. As our children head back to the classroom, this may be a good time to reflect once again on the question, “what is the purpose of education?” Simply put, why do Filipinos send their children to...
The chief of police of Jalajala in Rizal Province has been chosen as one of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation’s Ten Outstanding Filipinos. Police Capt. Rosalino Panlaqui, chief of police of the Jalajala Police Station, was among the three police officers who were recognized by the foundation. Aside...
Eleven persons were arrested for reportedly selling shabu in the province of Rizal from Aug. 9 to 11 For selling shabu to a poseur buyer who happens to be an undercover policeman, 11 persons are now behind bars following their arrest during the three-day anti-illegal drugs operations by members of...
