As some schools are still occupied by evacuees following the wrath of Tropical Storm Enteng enhanced by the southwest monsoon, classes at all levels, both public and private in Antipolo City and in six other towns in Rizal Province remained suspended on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Antipolo City Mayor...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last Sunday, the first of September, social media sites blossomed with memes of the country’s most famous contemporary voice of the Christmas season – singer, composer, and sugar magnate Jose Mari Chan. For decades, Jose Mari Chan has been an icon of the season. The...
The Taytay Police Station announced on Tuesday, September 3, that it is offering a reward of P30,000 for information that may lead to the arrest of three inmates who escaped by taking advantage of the bad weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng. “Handang magbigay ng tig-10,000 libong piso kada...
Face-to-face classes at all levels, both in public and private schools, in Rizal province remain suspended on Sept. 3, Tuesday, the provincial government announced as it continued to monitor and assess the effect of Tropical Storm Enteng on Monday, Sept. 2. Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares, in her...
The Rizal provincial government has suspended classes for Monday, September 2, due to Tropical Storm Enteng. Rizal Governor Nina Ynares announced the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels for both public and private schools in the entire province. The governor said schools may shift to...
Members of Cardona Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Rizal arrested on Friday, August 30, a construction worker accused of raping a person with disability (PWD) in 2010. Photo from Rizal PPO Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPOP) identified the suspect as “Sadam,” who was listed as the most...
Two men were apprehended by authorities after stealing a motorcycle in Binangonan, Rizal. Photo from Rizal Police Provincial Office The suspects, identified as "Mar" and "Ian," were arrested on Thursday, August 29, following an operation conducted by the Binangonan Municipal Police...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last Monday, the last in August, the nation observed “Araw ng mga Bayani,” or National Heroes Day. We recall that when we were still kids, we looked forward to this day for one simple reason – it is a holiday. This meant we had one more day to play and spend...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation is warning the public that fraudsters, disguised as valid merchants on e-commerce sites and platforms, are now scamming online users. The bank said fraudsters may create fake profiles that appear legitimate, offering high-demand goods at...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Earlier generations of political leaders and personalities had a long-running joke about a quote attributed to the late President Manuel Luis Quezon. The first President of the Philippine Commonwealth is quoted as having said this famous line: “I would rather have a government...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL The Manila Bulletin, which has a long-held tradition for fidelity to reliable news and news sources, recently reported the sustained public approval of the performance of the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. and his cabinet. The Manila Bulletin recently shared...
A 68-year-old drunk man was arrested after hacking his neighbors -- a mother and daughter -- with a bolo in Barangay Malanday, San Mateo, Rizal, on Monday, August 12. The bolo used in the crime. (Photos from Rizal PPO/MANILA BULLETIN) According to the investigation of the Rizal Police Provincial...
