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. The...
Nearly 300 cyclists and environmental advocates joined the “Pedal for the Planet” unity ride on Saturday, Dec. 6, to call for environmental rights, climate action, and stronger protection for vulnerable communities. The activity was organized by Earth Island Institute Asia-Pacific, in...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, Dec. 1, called for the end to the stigma and discrimination against persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). “Nakikiisa tayo sa araw na ito lalong lalo na sa lahat ng mga yumao dahil sa AIDS at sa lahat ng mga health care workers natin...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led a wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 30, to mark the 162nd birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio, honoring the hero’s sacrifices for the country’s freedom and unity. According to the city government, the commemoration highlighted Bonifacio’s role as...
The Quezon City government on Sunday, Nov. 30, warned the public against a Facebook post falsely claiming to show the contents of the Pamaskong Handog (PH) gift bags, saying the information has no factual basis. The city government said that although the post carried a hashtag stating it was...
Filipinos from various civil society organizations gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument on Sunday, Nov. 30, for the second Trillion Peso March, demanding accountability for alleged corruption in government flood-control projects. Groups such as Akbayan Partylist, Partido Manggagawa, August...
Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte presented advancements in child welfare and protection programs as she delivered her 7th State of the City’s Children Report during the culminating program for National Children’s Month held at Quezon City Science High School on Thursday, Nov. 27. With the theme...
A closed van fell off the EDSA Santolan Flyover in Quezon City, early Thursday, Nov. 27. The vehicle was navigating the flyover at around 3:00 a.m. when it suddenly crashed into a light post. Due to the impact, the van fell off the flyover and landed on its side. The force of the fall crushed...
The Quezon City government declared on Thursday, Nov. 27, that 14 lechon stores in La Loma are now free of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus, following intensive sanitation and compliance efforts. “Matapos mag-isyu ng temporary closure order sa mga ito noong November 13, araw-araw...
Various progressive groups led by The United People’s Initiative (UPI) held a protest rally calling for accountability, justice, and integrity among government officials on the flood control anomalies at the People Power Monument along White Plains Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 16. Secretary General...
Thousands of participants gathered at UP Diliman in Quezon City, on Sunday, Nov. 16, for the “Takbo Laban sa Korapsyon,” an anti-corruption run calling for greater accountability amid ongoing national corruption issues. The event kicked off at 6 a.m. at the Oblation Plaza, led by the UP Diliman...
The Quezon City Government has ordered the temporary closure of 14 lechon establishments in La Loma following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) on Wednesday night, November 12. According to the local government, the Quezon City Veterinary Department (CVD), in coordination with the Bureau...
