Local stocks edged lower as investors weighed warnings from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that persistent global supply disruptions could push the economy into stagflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 3.40 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 5,893.40 on Wednesday,...
A 29-year-old farmer was arrested within 36 hours after being identified as the suspect in the alleged rape and killing of a 67-year-old woman in Morong, Rizal, police said Wednesday, May 20. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the victim was found lifeless by her husband at around...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL All eyes are on the Senate. Recent events and incidents, as well as the unfolding of another difficult constitutional ritual in its halls, have inevitably drawn and captured public attention. This institution will continue to hold it for many months down the road. The Senate has...
Local equities fell for a consecutive session, with the benchmark index slipping below a key psychological support level as rising global oil prices and sputtering peso triggered the selloff. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 44.72 points, or 0.75 percent, to finish at 5,896.8 on...
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...
