THE VIEW FROM RIZAL As we write, reports say the United States will mobilize naval vessels to blockade the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical waterway. This follows the US Vice President 's declaration that negotiations with Iran were a “failure” just hours earlier. The US...
Local equities market extended its decline on Tuesday, April 14, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and domestic political instability dampened investor appetite, offsetting otherwise positive global leads. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 40.95 points, or 0.68 percent,...
Two drunk men on a motorcycle were arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot a man in the face, whom they accused of stealing a helmet, in Antipolo City on Sunday, April 12. Based on the Antipolo Component City Police Station, the incident occurred while the victim and his companions were...
A man was arrested after allegedly hacking his own brother using a bolo over a cigarette during a drinking session in Morong, Rizal on Sunday, April 12. The Teresa Municipal Police Station identified the suspect as “Vincent,” who is now under police custody after being surrendered by his...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Monday, April 13, after hopes for an early resolution of the Middle East conflict were dashed because the United States (US)-Iran talks failed and US President Donald Trump issued more threats. The main index lost 44.16 points, or 0.72 percent,...
A 16-year-old back rider was killed, while several others were injured, when a utility van collided with three motorcycles along Marcos Highway in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. The Antipolo City Police said the fatality, identified only as “Aki,” was...
This week, stock market investors will continue to take cues from developments in the Middle East, particularly whether the temporary ceasefire will hold and if there will be progress in United States (US)-Iran negotiations. “Investors are expected to monitor developments among the countries...
Young foodies and the young at heart may find Tanay in Rizal Province a place that brings back childhood memories, from the familiar aroma of traditional Filipino dishes to the comforting taste of meals once served by their grandparents during weekends. One of the restaurants in Tanay that serves...
Amid the rising cost of basic goods, Cainta, Rizal Mayor Kit Nieto resumed the “One Cainta Pantry” feeding program to provide residents with free dinners and help ease the daily expenses of families. Nieto said the town pantry would go around different areas of the town every Monday to Friday...
Local stocks finished marginally higher in thin trading on Friday, April 10, as investors balanced optimism from a Wall Street rally against heightened anxiety over upcoming geopolitical negotiations. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 8.30 points, or 0.14 percent, to end the week...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied back to the 6,000 level on Wednesday, April 8, after the United States (US) and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, which led to a drop in oil prices. The main index surged by 132.04 points, or 2.22 percent, to close at 6,089.91. Miners led the charge...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has successfully raised a record ₱20.5 billion from its upsized issuance of fixed-rate, peso-denominated Series G Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sustainability bonds due 2029. The bonds, which were listed on Philippine Dealing &...
