As the southwest monsoon (habagat) brought heavy rains that continue to raise the water levels of dams, rivers, and waterways, the Quezon City government initiated preemptive evacuations in several flood-prone barangays on Monday afternoon, July 21. The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and...
Several roads across Quezon City were reported flooded on Monday morning, July 21, due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat). The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) released a list of affected roads as of 11:20 a.m.: Head-deep flooding...
A billboard and a utility post collapsed in Quezon City, hitting three vehicles on Saturday, July 19, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. According to the agency, the electric post fell along the northbound lane of C5 Katipunan-Ateneo, hitting a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and...
ALABAT, Quezon – A 54-year-old helper was allegedly stabbed to death by a senior citizen in Sitio Katot, Barangay 5, this town, on Wednesday afternoon, July 16. Police said the suspect, Felix, 60, married, helper, was having a drinking spree when he suddenly stood up and ran towards the victim...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - A drunken policeman faces criminal and administrative complaints after he was arrested for threatening persons and firing his service firearm in a sari-sari store in Lucena City, an incident caught on surveillance camera and went viral over the weekend. The Police...
The Quezon City government passed an ordinance aimed at making public healthcare services more accessible and responsive to the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, becoming the first local government unit in the country to institutionalize gender-inclusive health policies. The gender-inclusive health...
SAN ANDRES, Quezon – A 60-year-old farmer was hacked dead by his 37-year-old son during an altercation in Sitio Libirin Gamay, Barangay Tala, this town, on Thursday night, July 10. Police identified the victim as Roger Burga. Investigation said the victim and son Allan had a drinking session in...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has filed criminal charges against a registered gun owner whose firearm was used in a robbery that resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to two civilians in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. Authorities said the 9mm pistol used in the crime...
The Quezon City government will implement a new traffic scheme along Litex Payatas Road starting July 10, as part of Barangay Commonwealth’s efforts to address worsening traffic congestion in the area. According to the city’s Public Information Office (PIO), the implementation was under the...
The Quezon City government has opened its second dialysis center to provide better access to life-saving treatment for residents battling chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to the city’s Public Information Office (PIO), the new facility is located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General...
SARIAYA, Quezon – A 35-year-old oil depot assistant terminal administrator was shot dead in Sitio Central, Barangay Castañas, this town, on Wednesday night, July 2. Police identified the victim as Ronel, married. Investigation said the victim was driving his motorcycle when a man onboard a...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed to sustain her administration’s core programs on innovation, inclusivity, and good governance as she started her third and final term on Monday, June 30. As she took her oath of office at the M.I.C.E. Center in Quezon City Hall, Belmonte reflected on her...
