President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill, officially transferring the capital and seat of government of Rizal province to Antipolo City from Pasig City.
From Pasig, the capital of Rizal province is now Antipolo City, after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11475 which established that Antipolo City as the new provincial government center of Rizal,
This means that all provincial offices will be transferred and established in Antipolo City.
The measure was signed by Duterte last June 19 but made public only Monday.
Pasig City is actually has been a part of Metro Manila for over 40 years ago, but it continued to be recognized as the official capital and seat of the government of Rizal province.