Three people, including two children, were injured when a rockslide struck homes in Sitio Kayrupa, Barangay San Rafael, Montalban, Rizal, on Friday night, July 24. The Barangay San Rafael said the injured residents were immediately given first aid by the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on Friday, July 24, as share prices fell amid concerns over rising oil prices and the higher tariff the United States (US) slapped on Philippine goods. The main index shed 2.11 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 6,281.01. Sectoral indices were...
Two motorcycle riders, including a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officer, were killed after a truck allegedly suffered a brake malfunction and rammed into their vehicles in Rodriguez, Rizal, on July 22. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) identified the victims as...
An individual using the alias "Rizal" was among the 13 arrested after authorities seized over P4.5 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in San Mateo, Rizal, on July 22, police said. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the operation was conducted at the house...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was slightly higher on Thursday, July 23, as some investors started bargain hunting despite rising oil prices because of the United States (US)-Iran war. The main index added 15.27 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at 6,283.12. Banks led the advance, while...
A 22-year-old motorcycle rider died after allegedly attempting to overtake another vehicle along Manila East Road in Barangay Batingan, Binangonan, Rizal, early Tuesday, July 21. The Binangonan Municipal Police Station identified the rider as “John,” a resident of Binangonan. Based on the...
Local stocks snapped their four-day winning streak as weakening currency prompted investors to lock in recent profits, pulling the benchmark index back from near-overbought levels. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 81.92 points, or 1.28 percent, to close at 6,333.80 on Tuesday, July...
A 29-year-old man was arrested after attempting to stab a man who allegedly had a relationship with his wife in Tanay, Rizal. According to the Tanay Municipal Police Station, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on July 19, when the 27-year-old victim was about to park his tricycle near a...
Officials of Barangay San Vicente in Angono, Rizal condemned the shooting of its village secretary, who succumbed to his wounds while undergoing treatment on Sunday, July 19. The victim was identified as Freddie Cañeva, 46. His brother, Joseph, confirmed that he died at around 3 p.m. on Sunday....
A 46-year-old barangay secretary was injured after being shot by an unidentified gunman while on his way to work in Angono, Rizal on Friday, July 17. The Angono Municipal Police Station (Angono MPS) said the incident occurred around 8 a.m. while the victim was walking along Doña Nieves Street...
A man who was hospitalized after being struck with a baseball bat during a fistfight in Antipolo City was arrested when police discovered he had a pending warrant for theft. The Antipolo Component City Police Station (CCPS) said the incident happened around 6 p.m. on July 16 in Barangay Bagong...
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has likened President Marcos’ anti-corruption message in his previous State of the Nation Address (SONA) to national hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, saying both awakened people to the need to confront wrongdoing. When...
