Pasig had been holding the province’s seat of government for over 4 decades, even though it is part of Metro Manila. Rizal’s provincial capitol had long been transferred to Antipolo City.

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law five local bills including a measure that makes Antipolo City the capital of Rizal province. Republic Act No. 11475 moves the ...

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law transferring the capital and seat of the Rizal provincial government from Pasig City to Antipolo City. Duterte approved Republic Act 11475 on June 19.

Pasig City was among the towns included in Rizal when it was declared a province in 1901. In 1975, Pasig City was taken out of Rizal’s jurisdiction and became part of Metro Manila.

Although Pasig had ceased to become part of Rizal for more than four decades, it remained to be the capital of the province, according to Antipolo City Rep. Roberto Puno, principal author of the bill.