A TRUE LEADER Dr. José Rizal's in-game appearance for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII From writer, scientist, educator, and artist, what hasn’t our heroic icon done? It comes as no surprise that Dr. José Rizal returns, this time in video game form. Rizal has been included as one of the...
(Photo from Rizal PPO) A 67-year-old taxi driver who was applying for a police clearance was arrested by the Angono Police on Tuesday, Feb. 4, after discovering that he has a standing warrant of arrest for the attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl in 2015. Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO)...
Several provincial and municipal candidates in Rizal Province, including the incumbents, who will vie for their constituents' votes on May 12 have pledged to make the elections honest, orderly, and peaceful. During an event organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Rizal Provincial...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL There is an ongoing public debate concerning bills passed in both houses of Congress regarding so-called “comprehensive sexuality education” (CSE). The discussion is healthy, even if it seems contentious and bitter at times. We would have chosen to watch the...
A 67-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making and selling unlicensed homemade firearms in Baras, Rizal. The arrested suspect during a media interview. Authorities confiscate alleged homemade firearms from a senior citizen in Baras, Rizal. (Photo from Rizal PPO) The Rizal Police Provincial...
Authorities arrested five individuals, including a high-value drug pusher, in two separate buy-bust operations in Rizal, and seized P1,230,800 worth of shabu and firearms. High-value drug pusher arrested during a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City on January 29. (Photo from Rizal PPO) In Antipolo...
Two high-value individuals (HVIs) on illegal drugs were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said. Rizal PPO director Col. Felipe Maraggun identified the suspects as "Ry" and "Urqia." Ry is a resident...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Early this week, I overheard conversations by my staff members and even among friends and colleagues. Their conversations centered on what they planned to do to celebrate the occasion we are marking today, the Lunar – or Chinese – New Year. It appears most of them will head...
A 26-year-old father who is now detained after taking his one-year-old child hostage during a shocking standoff in Taytay, Rizal on Saturday, Jan. 25, is seeking forgiveness from his family. Authorities negotiate with a man who took a child hostage in Taytay, Rizal. (Photos from Mayor Allan De...
A lot of us knew Firaxis Games was cooking something up for Civilization VII. What we did not expect was Dr. Jose Rizal showing up in one of the game’s newest trailer. From the game’s own website, they describe Dr. Jose Rizal as: “Long regarded as a hero of the Philippines,...
A cyclist was shot to death during a heated street argument with an e-trike driver in Rodriguez, Rizal on Monday, Jan. 27. A man points a gun at another following a street altercation in Rodriguez, Rizal. (Screen grab from Facebook/Lee) In a dash cam footage, the suspect was seen holding a gun and...
The simulation of the 2025 national and local elections in Rizal Province went well, with a turnout of 90 to 95 percent. Rizal Provincial Election Supervisor, Atty. Arnulfo Pioquinto told Manila Bulletin that the mock polls held in four schools in Antipolo City and Jalajala in Rizal Province were...
