RIZAL, Cagayan – The Cagayan police formed a Special Investigation Task Group to solve the killing of Chairman Roberto de Ocampo of Barangay Anurturu here Wednesday, August 10. CHAIRMAN Roberto de Ocampo’s truck ended up in a ricefield moments after he was shot. (Police photo) Police Capt....
THE VIEWS FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Public opinion has been divided over the President’s announcement in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) that he wants a mandatory military training for senior high school students. He included the proposed initiative among the priority items in his...
Residents of Angono, Rizal -- the country’s Art Capital -- will welcome on Friday, August 5, comedienne-turned beauty queen Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up Herlene Nicole Budol. Photo from Angono PIO Facebook Page Budol, who gained popularity as “Hipon Girl” in the GMA-7 show of Willie...
Parts of Barangay Sta. Cruz in Antipolo City will have no water for eight hours beginning at 10 p.m. on August 3, Wednesday. Manila Water announced in its social media pages that areas such as Sapo, Upper East Kamias; Sto. Nino de Pasig; and Carolina Village, all in Barangay Sta. Cruz in Antipolo...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “If you ever leave me, I’ll die.” No, that was not a quote from a letter from one whose lover left and who now threatens to take his or her own life. Those words are the last line of a song which made it in the top 100 hits of 1968 and popularized by...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares We join our fellow Rizaleños and Antipoleños in greeting Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, the leadership and the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) as it marks its 108th anniversary today. On this occasion, we reflect on the valuable role and contribution...
Jose Rizal University dominated the debuting Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-67, to get a share of the early lead in the Group A standings in the PG Flex Linoleum UCBL Pre-Season tournament Friday at the SGS Gym in Quezon City. A huge opening quarter set the tone in the Heavy Bombers’ romp of the...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “Do you think they have what it takes to succeed?” That was the question my wife, Andeng asked me recently. We were watching the replay of the livestreaming of a university graduation ceremony, and she had earlier been admiring “the wonderful look of hope...
Photo from ABAKA’s Facebook page Plastic and styrofoam materials for packaging of merchandise will soon be banned in the Art Capital of the Country starting August 1. The office of Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon said Municipal Ordinance No. 11-618 which is scheduled to be implemented next month...
At the much awaited chartering of the newest and most-awaited club in the history of the fraternal order of Eagles. Hence, the Okada Elite Eagles Club and Rizal Supreme Elite Eagles Club. Present were Senator Cynthia Villar, Usec Epimaco Densing III, Usec Jing Paras, Congressman Michael Morden,...
Jose Rizal University tries to continue its giant-slaying ways as it shoots for a historic trip to the finals when it clashes with Arellano Sunday, July 17, in the final stepladder semis game of the NCAA women’s volleyball at The Arena in San Juan City. The Lady Bombers made history after posting...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “Is history really nothing more than gossip?” This was the question that crossed my mind when I saw some posts in social media last week which were going viral. It had to do with a remark made by a young local celebrity. The actual remark was confusing, and...
