A man who allegedly posed as a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer and attempted to seize a lawmaker’s vehicle was arrested in Quezon City on June 15 after an entrapment operation in Barangay Bahay Toro. Police said the suspect introduced himself as “Master Sergeant Hernandez” and tried...
A 71-year-old woman died after being run over by a dump truck while crossing a pedestrian lane along Commonwealth Avenue corner Soliven Street in Quezon City on Monday afternoon, June 15. CCTV footage captured the victim crossing when the dump truck entered the lane and hit her, but the driver...
A 37-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was arrested in Taytay, Rizal after police traced a cellphone he had allegedly stolen from a sleeping van driver in Quezon City through the device’s GPS app. The suspect was caught in a follow-up operation still in possession of the victim’s iPhone 13 worth...
Quezon City reports that more than 84 percent of small businesses assisted through its Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) livelihood program remain operational, as applications open for the next round of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applications for PBQC Phase 6 (Batch 1) are...
The Quezon City government will kick off its Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 6, with a 5-kilometer community run along Tomas Morato to promote inclusion, equality, and solidarity. Organized by the Quezon City Rainbow Pride Council and RUNRIO Inc. in partnership with the city government,...
I have written extensively about how Quezon City (QC) is experiencing a renaissance of sorts in its dining and drinking scene. Of course, QC has always been a hub for food lovers. From Mister Kebab on West Avenue to the diverse restaurants and bars of Tomas Morato, and the lively, student-friendly...
Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Ejercito Estrada will be committed to the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, where former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is currently detained, after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in connection with a plunder case, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division...
The Quezon City government, through the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) in partnership with SHAPE Asia, is advancing efforts to promote healthier food environments through a workshop with retail stakeholders in support of a proposed Healthy Food Retail Ordinance. SHAPE Asia is a regional...
Quezon City has officially been named host of the 67th Palarong Pambansa, marking the return of the country’s premier national sporting event to the city after 60 years. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte formally accepted the hosting duties from Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. during the...
Filipino culture, cuisine, arts, and biodiversity were showcased through three newly launched board games at the All aBOARD EXPO 2026, held from May 28 to 31 at the M.I.C.E. Center in Quezon City. Led by the Quezon City government, the event gathered board game enthusiasts and creators,...
Around 3,000 Muslim faithful gathered at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on Wednesday morning, May 27, to observe Eid’l Adha through congregational prayers and thanksgiving rites at Liwasang Aurora. Worshippers began arriving as early as 4:30 a.m., with the Eid prayer and khutbah...
The Quezon City government announced that the southbound inner lane of Mindanao Avenue Extension will be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. starting Friday, May 22, to facilitate water service connection works for the Metro Manila Subway Project. The Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management...
