THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares We congratulate the Department of Education (DepEd) and its leadership, as well as the administrators and faculty of both public and private schools. Congratulations are in order because, finally, in most of the country, our schools are back to in-person,...
Twelve people were injured after the public utility jeepney (PUJ) they were riding in crashed into a post and turned over on its side in Taytay, Rizal on Friday, Aug. 19. According to a report from DZBB, the PUJ was traveling fast along Ortigas Ave. Extension when the driver lost control and hit a...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Most schools will begin their face-to-face classes next week. As our children head back to the classroom, this may be a good time to reflect once again on the question, “what is the purpose of education?” Simply put, why do Filipinos send their children to...
The chief of police of Jalajala in Rizal Province has been chosen as one of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation’s Ten Outstanding Filipinos. Police Capt. Rosalino Panlaqui, chief of police of the Jalajala Police Station, was among the three police officers who were recognized by the foundation. Aside...
Eleven persons were arrested for reportedly selling shabu in the province of Rizal from Aug. 9 to 11 For selling shabu to a poseur buyer who happens to be an undercover policeman, 11 persons are now behind bars following their arrest during the three-day anti-illegal drugs operations by members of...
RIZAL, Cagayan – The Cagayan police formed a Special Investigation Task Group to solve the killing of Chairman Roberto de Ocampo of Barangay Anurturu here Wednesday, August 10. CHAIRMAN Roberto de Ocampo’s truck ended up in a ricefield moments after he was shot. (Police photo) Police Capt....
THE VIEWS FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Public opinion has been divided over the President’s announcement in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) that he wants a mandatory military training for senior high school students. He included the proposed initiative among the priority items in his...
Residents of Angono, Rizal -- the country’s Art Capital -- will welcome on Friday, August 5, comedienne-turned beauty queen Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up Herlene Nicole Budol. Photo from Angono PIO Facebook Page Budol, who gained popularity as “Hipon Girl” in the GMA-7 show of Willie...
Parts of Barangay Sta. Cruz in Antipolo City will have no water for eight hours beginning at 10 p.m. on August 3, Wednesday. Manila Water announced in its social media pages that areas such as Sapo, Upper East Kamias; Sto. Nino de Pasig; and Carolina Village, all in Barangay Sta. Cruz in Antipolo...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “If you ever leave me, I’ll die.” No, that was not a quote from a letter from one whose lover left and who now threatens to take his or her own life. Those words are the last line of a song which made it in the top 100 hits of 1968 and popularized by...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares We join our fellow Rizaleños and Antipoleños in greeting Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, the leadership and the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) as it marks its 108th anniversary today. On this occasion, we reflect on the valuable role and contribution...
Jose Rizal University dominated the debuting Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-67, to get a share of the early lead in the Group A standings in the PG Flex Linoleum UCBL Pre-Season tournament Friday at the SGS Gym in Quezon City. A huge opening quarter set the tone in the Heavy Bombers’ romp of the...
