LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Throughout his life, Jose Rizal constantly argued with himself. In his mind, political thoughts contended vigorously, endlessly. He expressed his convictions and beliefs in his letters to his family and contemporaries, in travel journals, essays for “La...
Customers of Manila Water in Taytay, Binangonan, and Rodriguez, Rizal are advised to store water as six hours of service interruption will be implemented on May 4 to 6 due to maintenance works of the east zone water concessionaire. 81361 In Taytay, Rizal, beginning 10 p.m. on May 4, Wednesday ,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday, May 1, confirmed that the 10 individuals from Rizal who applied for reactivation for the upcoming polls will not be able to vote due to local Comelec’s “lack of internet connection” among other reasons. (PNA / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Jose Rizal must have wanted his two novels to be read as one book, that is why on the title page of the hand-written original of “El Filibusterismo” (1891) these words appear in parenthesis – (II parte del Noli Me Tangere). But, Rizal crossed it out before...
A total of six barangays in Pasig, San Juan and Quezon Cities, and Rizal Province will experience water service interruption from Monday evening, April 25, to Wednesday morning, April 27. The Manila Water said on Friday, April 23, that the water service cut is due to maintenance activities in some...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta When I first read “El Filibusterismo,” I was too young to understand why it is “profound and perfect” (Rizal’s own words), so I was appalled that Maria Clara jumped off the convent roof before Simoun could rescue her and that his revolution failed. Two decades...
Tourists and residents flocked to the lakeside town of Binangonan, Rizal Province to celebrate Easter Sunday, April 17, with early morning religious traditions and recreational activities. 1650171086181blob (1) People converged on the street near the town church at around 4 a.m. to participate in...
With the easing of restrictions in Rizal province under Alert Level 1, some of the Holy Week traditions that were banned since 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic, have started to resume but in a slightly different way just to comply with the health and safety protocols mandated by the government. In...
Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales lauded his players for picking up their first win in the NCAA Season 97 following a 63-60 victory over College of St. Benilde last Tuesday. Photo from NCAA/GMA The veteran coach even praised his wards as they stuck and trusted the process even in the...
National hero Dr. Jose Rizal and revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio are the role models of independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his vice presidential bet, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, respectively. Lacson and Sotto, who were guests at the Pandesal...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said on Tuesday, April 5, that the "rush to construct" Kaliwa Dam should not brush aside laws and the rights of communities that will be affected by the project. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) While...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced on Saturday, April 2, that it has partnered with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and three major firms in the industry sector to intensify the rehabilitation of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape...