Local tennis continues its upward surge as the Palawan Open 2026 fires off on May 24 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, promising one of the most competitive and record-setting editions of the championship in recent years. Featuring an international cast and a ₱2 million prize pool, the...
A 37-year-old woman died while her two children were injured after a large rock rolled down and struck their house during a landslide in Rodriguez, Rizal on Saturday, May 17. Police identified the victims as “Risel,” 37, and her sons “Miro,” 2, and “Jacob,” 12. According to the...
Local stocks retreated on Friday, May 15, pulling the benchmark index back below the 6,000 psychological threshold as sliding peso and cooling remittance data prompted investors to reduce exposure ahead of the weekend. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 38.26 points, or 0.64 percent,...
A 40-year-old man was killed by a gunman while desperately seeking help at the doorway of a house in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, May 13. Based on the initial police investigation, a 69-year-old witness said he was about to exit his home in Jovil 3 Annex when the victim suddenly rushed to his...
Local equities market climbed back above the key psychological threshold on Thursday, May 14, as late-session bargain hunting offset persistent anxiety over macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical volatility. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 68.25 points, or 1.15 percent, to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped further on Wednesday, May 13, due to mixed corporate earnings results as well as uncertainty in the Middle East and in local politics. The main index lost 25.2 points, or 0.42 percent, to end at 5,946.78. The industrial sector led the decline,...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Grief is a powerful force that strips life down to its bare essentials, reminding us of the deep connections we share. It arrives without permission, disregards schedules, and shatters our illusions of control. When someone we love dies, the world keeps moving, but our internal...
Twelve individuals, including a nine-month-old baby and three other minors, were injured after their vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier and overturned when the driver allegedly fell asleep in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Monday, May 11. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station...
Two separate buy-bust operations in Rizal led to the arrest of five individuals, including an alleged big-time drug pusher, and the confiscation of P877,676 worth of shabu and a handgun. Both operations were conducted on May 9, including one at around 2:45 a.m. in Rodriguez that yielded 33 grams...
A 25-year-old call center agent was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Antipolo City, Rizal on Thursday, May 8. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS), the suspect, known only as “Rey,” was identified through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage...
A man wanted for multiple counts of qualified rape of a minor was arrested by members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) in a manhunt operation in Rizal on Friday, May 8. Operatives from QCPD Payatas Bagong Silangan Police Station (PS 13) apprehended alias “Josue,” 43, at around...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is positioning its Hexagon Club premium banking program as a financial platform tailored to the evolving needs of Filipino mothers, highlighting services aimed at supporting household financial management, savings, and long-term wealth planning....
