The Masungi Georeserve Foundation, Inc. (MGFI) released on Monday, Nov. 21, a statement denouncing the claims made by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the Senate hearing last Nov. 16 regarding the legality and integrity of the georeserve, citing them as "libelous,...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio graced on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Higantes Festival 2022, the most colorful annual festival in Angono, Rizal that showcases the town’s ‘higantes’ or the local version of mascots dressed in colorful costumes. In her speech during the program, Duterte said it was...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has unveiled a lifetime support service center (LSSC) for its Jose Rizal-class frigates, a newly-built facility that will ensure the proper maintenance of their modern ships. Courtesy of Philippine Navy — Philippine Fleet The LSSC was blessed and turned over to the PN's...
Products of micro and small businesses based in Angono, Rizal took centerstage in the local government-initiated Entrepreneur Fair 2022 which is ongoing at the municipal gymnasium. (Photo from Angono Tourism Office) Food products, from snacks to preserved meals and cold cuts, pickled vegetables,...
Enoch Valdez took charge anew as Lyceum exacted revenge over the embattled Jose Rizal University, 79-62, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Enoch Valdez of the Lyceum Pirates (NCAA/GMA) Valdez...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) By NIKOLE JAVIER John Amores has been officially removed from the Jose Rizal University men’s basketball team following his rampage during their second round game against College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 98 last Nov. 8. The...
Residents of San Mateo, Rizal are being encouraged to use recyclable materials in making their "parol" or Christmas lanterns. The office of Mayor Bartolome Rivera, through the San Mateo Public Information Office (PIO), announced in its social media page that residents are being enjoined to make...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Several weeks ago, top officials of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) visited the Capitol of Rizal Province. The occasion was a momentous one: DICT and the Rizal provincial government inaugurated a free Wi-Fi service for the...
Various government agencies must “formulate and implement systematic solutions” to address the “culture of violence” now prevalent on Philippine basketball, a lawmaker said on Sunday, Nov. 13. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Photo from Rep. Co’s Facebook page)) “Ako Bicol also takes...
San Sebastian capitalized on the undermanned Jose Rizal University, hacking out a dominant 92-74 win in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament Friday, Nov. 11, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Rhinwill Yambing of the San Sebastian Stags (NCAA/GMA) Rhinwill...
Stock market analysts cheered the higher-than expected Philippine economic growth in the third quarter, attributing it to the Marcos government’s decision to ease Covid restrictions which resulted in higher consumer spending and a more active economy. “Growth was able to outperform the previous...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University was slapped with an indefinite suspension after assaulting the College of St. Benilde bench on Tuesday, Nov. 8. John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) The sanction was announced by Fr. Vic Calvo OP, the NCAA Management Committee representative of...
