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Walk for the future: Various groups join QC 'Walk for Clean Air' to promote healthier city

Published Dec 7, 2025 05:31 pm
Hundreds of advocates, health professionals, and residents joined the “Walk for Clean Air” campaign, marking the first anniversary of Car-Free, Carefree Tomas Morato in Quezon City on Sunday, Dec. 7, to raise awareness about air pollution and promote a healthier and more sustainable city.
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) hosted the event, together with the local government and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).
The campaign was the highlight of the anniversary celebration. It began at the National Children’s Hospital under the theme “Walk for Clean Air: Walk for the Future, Walk for Our Children” and was organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas.
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
Clean air advocates and health professionals, together with Quezon City Government, QCPD, QC Health Department, DENR Environmental Management Bureau walk from National Children’s Hospital to Tomas Morato Avenue during the “Walk for Clean Air” event organized by Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia and 350 Pilipinas on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The 2.5 kilometer route represents the immediate need to raise awareness against air pollution and encourage policy makers for stronger enforcement of air quality management and development of environment friendly active and public transportation systems. (Photos by Santi San Juan)
During the event, participants also enjoyed wellness and recreational activities along Scout Rallos Street, including Zumba, biking, skating, and jogging, facilitated by QCPD to promote community engagement and healthy living.
The Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) also set up a Know Your BMI station and a Mental Health booth to support public health and provide holistic services for all attendees.
QCPD said the celebration served as a strong reminder of the importance of community action and collective responsibility in protecting public health and the environment.
“It aimed to raise awareness about the effects of air pollution, emphasize the need for strong clean air policies, and inspire efforts toward building healthier and more sustainable cities,” it said.
Col. Randy Glenn Silvio, acting district director of the QCPD, reaffirmed its dedication to the initiative and said, “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and order and to supporting programs that contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more eco-friendly community.”
Car-free, Carefree Tomas Morato is held every Sunday under City Ordinance 3345-2024, which closes a portion of Tomas Morato, from Scout Rallos to Don A. Roces, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. to promote an active lifestyle among residents.

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