THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES There have been major tragedies in various parts of the world recently. Some were caused by nature and some were caused by men with evil intentions. Each of these tragedies has caused us a lot of emotional pain. In a way, we are all “victims” of these recent...
Looking for a budget-friendly place to spend the Love Month? Search no farther as Angono’s Lakeside Park is just an hour or so away from Metro Manila. The Art Capital of the Country’s Lakeside Park, a former dumpsite for the town’s household garbage, offers a romantic option for lovers,...
From left: SEC Chair, Atty. Emilio B. Aquino; ICD Vice Chair and President, Ma. Aurora D. Geotina-Garcia, FICD; RCBC Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Brent Estrella; RCBC Lead Independent Director, Juan B. Santos; PSE President, Ramon S. Monzon; and ICD Chairman, Atty. Cesar L. Villanueva, FICD. The...
A woman who went missing last January was found dead by members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) in Tanay, Rizal on Saturday, Feb. 11. Police identified the woman as Edilberta Gomez, 79, of Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City. According to the police, the Gomez's brother-in-law reported to them...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte did the unexpected recently: give the nation an agency report that showed the true picture of the state of the country’s education system rather than do the standard practice of heaping platitudes on supposed...
The Angono Police is set to file murder charges against the three suspects in the alleged killing of a 20-year-old self-employed man last Feb. 3 in Angono, Rizal. According to the Angono Police, the male gunman, his 21-year-old live-in partner, and another male companion are set to be charged with...
The House of Representatives launched last week an investigation in aid of legislation on the alleged unauthorized and unlawful activities at the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (left) and Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Mark...
Indigents living in Rizal Province need not go outside the province to seek the services of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) as the agency has recently opened its latest office at the Rizal Provincial Capitol compound. The PCSO-Rizal office started its operation on Jan. 23 at the...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES This year’s Miss Universe pageant was perhaps one of the most talked-about editions of the annual search for the world’s “most beautiful woman.” Global chatrooms and online news highlighted the sale of the pageant’s franchise, noting that for the first...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES The World Health Organization (WHO) will make an important decision on Friday this week which will affect the lives of billions of people around the globe. According to the spokesperson of the international body, its emergency committee is set to hold the gab and...
The remains of Pinoy royalty and Roman technology in Intramuros ROMUALDEZ HOUSE The Romualdezes have been in Pandacan since the turn of 19th century AD. The Romualdez house was bought by Miguel L. Romualdez when he was appointed sixth mayor of Manila (1924-1927) by then Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood Who...
The Rizal provincial government recognized its exceptional educational personnel in an event aimed at giving honor to the province's teachers, educators, principals, school administrators, and staff. According to Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares, the Guronasyon Foundation Inc., the event's award-giving body,...
