Localities in Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal provinces in the Philippines have been experiencing high heat index levels, with Taytay, Rizal, recording an alarming 49.41 degrees Celsius on Friday, prompting public advisories.

Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions until June 20 due to emergency repair and maintenance activities by Manila Water.

Police in Rodriguez, Rizal, arrested four alleged drug traffickers and confiscated over P1.6 million worth of suspected crystal meth and an unlicensed firearm during a buy-bust operation.

National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan defended his public argument with Rizal police officer Cpl. Simeon Suan, who was relieved following a controversial arrest of a senior citizen.

During the trial of Filipina De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, details emerged about a scam syndicate operating from Cambodia that targeted victims in Singapore through a multi-level scheme, tricking them into believing their bank accounts were compromised.

Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro recorded a 'danger' heat index of 44°C, following previous reports of 42°C, while Taytay, Rizal also experienced extreme heat with a 51.07°C heat index, indicating ongoing severe conditions across various Philippine cities.

President Marcos's 2025 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) indicates an increased net worth of P1.4 billion with no liabilities since 2022, and specifically declares artworks by Jose Rizal and Fernando Amorsolo.

A 69-year-old widow died after her house was engulfed in flames in Tanay town, Rizal province. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Red Metal has signed a five-year mining lease and agreement for its Carrizal IOCG Project in Chile, marking a significant development for the company's operations in the region.

Operatives of the Rizal Municipal Police Station recovered suspected illegal drugs valued at P20 million floating in the waters off Rizal town in southern Palawan on Sunday.

A Red Metal Induced Polarization (IP) survey is currently underway at the Carrizal Property, as reported by The Globe and Mail.

A multi-sector tree-planting initiative in San Mateo, Rizal, brought together volunteers, government agencies, and civic groups to celebrate Earth Month and promote environmental sustainability.

A fire that began on April 10 at a landfill in Navotas, Philippines, has expanded to an estimated 28.6 hectares as of April 16, according to satellite analysis.

A seven-year-old boy drowned in a river at a campsite in Antipolo City, Rizal, during a family camping trip on Sunday, police reported.

A motorcycle rider died and two others were injured in a road accident in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines, on Friday afternoon.

Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Rizal province, leading to the seizure of over P354,000 worth of illegal drugs.

A fact-check confirms that photos circulating of De Lima sweeping litter at Rizal Park, amid a House hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte's case, are AI-generated.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned a motor vehicle driver who allegedly brandished a firearm during a road rage incident in Taytay, Rizal, along with the registered owner of the vehicle.

Rizal Medical Center in Pasig City, Philippines, has launched a new wellness center offering free advanced medical services, including diagnostics and maternal care, for Filipino women during Women's Month.

On the eve of the 140th anniversary in March 2027 of its publication in the German city of Berlin, Jose Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” – the book that changed the course of Philippine history – is in the…

A woman has been arrested in Cainta, Rizal, for allegedly masterminding a fraudulent 'Sangla-Tira-Benta' scheme that targeted property renters and buyers, according to the National Bureau of Investigation.

Two people were killed and three others injured, including the pilot, when a helicopter crashed during an emergency landing in Pililla, Rizal. An investigation is underway.

Five suspected members of an illegal drug ring were arrested in Taytay, Rizal, and approximately P3.4 million worth of suspected methamphetamine was seized by authorities.

A private waste management firm operating two landfills in Rizal, Philippines, may benefit from a potential shift towards waste-to-energy facilities in the region.

An urban poor group claims that a sanitary landfill in Rodriguez town, Rizal province, collapsed, potentially trapping over 50 waste pickers under mounds of garbage.

Senator Loren Legarda marked the 165th birth anniversary of Dr. José Rizal on June 19, reflecting on his vision and calling for national unity in the Philippines.

Local governments in Taytay, Rizal, and Atimonan, Quezon, have advised residents to take precautions after both areas experienced dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday.

Taytay, Rizal experienced a scorching heat index of 51.38°C on Thursday, according to local monitoring systems. The extreme heat prompted warnings about potential health risks like heat cramps and exhaustion, despite the official declaration of the rainy season.

A heated exchange occurred between a National Police Commission Commissioner and a relieved Rizal provincial police officer concerning the latter's arrest of a senior citizen after a road crash.

Taytay, Rizal, a municipality in the Philippines, has ramped up dredging and desilting operations in its creeks and rivers as the rainy season begins, as part of its efforts to mitigate flooding.

Calapan City in Mindoro recorded a 'danger' heat index of 42°C, while Taytay, Rizal residents were warned as the heat index reached 51.07°C on Thursday, indicating extreme heat conditions in various Philippine cities.

Despite the approaching rainy season, several areas in Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal provinces in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels.

A 37-year-old mother was killed and her two young sons were injured after a large boulder struck them in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines, in a Sunday incident reported belatedly by police.

Manila Water is expanding its distribution network in the East Zone of the Philippines, connecting more communities in Baras, Rizal, to its water service and now serving approximately 7.9 million customers.

A woman from Binangonan, Rizal, successfully nursed her dog back to health after it was diagnosed with vestibular syndrome, a condition affecting balance.

Taal Volcano in the Philippines has continued to exhibit seismic activity, including volcanic quakes and tremors, following a minor eruption. Authorities are monitoring the volcano closely for further developments.

The article details historical milestones for the week of April 26 to May 2, including the establishment of Montalban (now Rodriguez, Rizal) as a pueblo on April 27, 1871, by Governor-General Rafael Gerónimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutiérrez.

Philippine authorities conducted several drug buy-bust operations, seizing a total of over P7.6 million worth of shabu and arresting multiple suspects in Marawi City, Cavite, and Rizal.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance to 4,000 tricycle drivers across the Calabarzon region. This aid aims to support drivers in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

A suspected high-value drug trafficker was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Cainta, Rizal, leading to the seizure of over P2.7 million worth of crystal meth (shabu).

Two individuals were arrested in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines, for traffic violations and transporting 7,000 liters of undocumented diesel.

Manila Water has completed a mainline extension project in San Mateo, Rizal, providing residents with a more reliable and continuous water supply.

Authorities in Antipolo City, Rizal, seized over P1.5 million worth of high-grade marijuana, known as 'kush,' and arrested two alleged traffickers in a buy-bust operation.

Anti-illegal drug operatives arrested two suspects and seized approximately P510,000 worth of shabu and an unlicensed firearm in a buy-bust operation in Cainta, Rizal.

Manila Water Company has formalized a partnership with the Department of Education Divisions of Antipolo City and Rizal through a Memorandum of Agreement to expand the Salin program.

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has acquired the house in Germany where Philippine national hero Jose Rizal lived and completed his novel 'Noli Me Tangere'.

Police in Rizal believe a series of convenience store robberies is connected to a group responsible for at least 17 other robbery and theft incidents in Calabarzon and the National Capital Region.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a cease-and-desist order against the operator of a sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is investigating the operator of a sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, and considering a 'Kalikasan Order' following a trash slide that reportedly caused one fatality.

Calamba City Mayor Roseller Rizal has instructed barangay officials to conduct dredging, desilting, and clearing operations in creeks and waterways in preparation for the rainy season. The order aims to mitigate potential flooding and ensure public safety.

Officials from the National Museum and local government in Kalinga, Philippines, have intensified efforts to protect and preserve Elephant Hill, an archaeological site in Rizal town.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A has distributed P1.096 billion in cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon). This initiative aims to provide financial support to drivers in the region.

Police in Bataan, Philippines, confiscated smuggled cigarettes valued at P198,000 during an entrapment operation in Barangay Rizal.

The municipality of Taytay, Rizal, Philippines, recorded an extreme heat index of 45.4°C on Saturday, May 30, prompting a public advisory due to dangerously high temperatures.

Several areas across Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Rizal, and Batangas in the Philippines are experiencing dangerous heat index levels, posing health risks to residents.

Philippine police have conducted multiple drug busts, seizing millions of pesos worth of methamphetamine, also known as shabu. Operations in Rizal and Iloilo led to the arrest of several alleged drug pushers.

LUCENA CITY — Dangerous heat indices are forecast in seven areas in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Lagina, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region on Sunday, with residents advised to take precautionary measures.

Taytay, Rizal is experiencing extreme heat, with the heat index soaring to 48°C, causing discomfort and potential health risks for residents.

Five alleged drug traffickers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations across Cavite and Rizal provinces, leading to the confiscation of over P3.9 million worth of suspected shabu.

Rights groups and Indigenous peoples activists protested outside Camp Aguinaldo, marking three years since two Indigenous rights defenders were seized at gunpoint in Rizal and disappeared.

Filmmaker Bianca Catbagan is developing 'Royal Blood,' a historical drama that offers a sapphic reinterpretation of José Rizal’s iconic character, Maria Clara, alongside seven other filmmakers.

Authorities in Angono, Rizal, arrested an alleged high-value drug suspect and seized approximately P680,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced scheduled power interruptions on April 21 in parts of Quezon City and Antipolo, Rizal, due to line construction and reconductoring works.

Philippine authorities have conducted multiple anti-drug operations, seizing significant quantities of suspected "shabu" (methamphetamine). These operations include a P3.4 million haul in Rizal and a kilo seizure in Zamboanga Sibugay.

Mindoro Pines, a popular highland destination in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, is facing environmental concerns after visitors left behind piles of trash during the recent Holy Week break.

Manila Water continues to expand its supply network in the East Zone, pushing service into upland and hard-to-reach communities in Metro Manila and Rizal Province as part of its long-term water security program.

A working mother from Baras, Rizal, shared a viral TikTok video reminding fellow parents that children need happy parents, not perfect ones, amidst the pressures of busy schedules.

Police are investigating a fire that swept through Barangay Mambugan in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Saturday, March 14, destroying six houses. The incident is under investigation by Police Region 4A.

MANILA, Philippines — An 18-year-old boy in Rizal is facing a complaint for two counts of murder for the stabbing of two children at a cemetery in Morong town over supposed “envy,” the provincial police chief said on Wednesday. The case was filed before the local prosecutor’s office on Monday afternoon, Rizal Provincial Police Office

Shahrizal Mohamed Ridzuan has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of SD Guthrie, a prominent Malaysian conglomerate.

Rodriguez Mayor Ronnie Evangelista says the town has 'limited scope of authority' over the landfill