The Quezon City government detected 774 persons who might have been exposed to nine COVID-19 positive patients. The local government used the KyusiPass contract tracing system that allowed them to detect and trace individuals at the identified exposure sites. “Upon reviewing the activities of...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday said the city hospitals never prescribed the use of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to its patients as a cure against COVID-19. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte (QC PIO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “It is very clear here in the local government we never prescribed...
A magnitude 4 earthquake hit Mulanay, Quezon on Saturday afternoon, May 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Photo from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the temblor took place at about 21 kilometers (km) southwest...
Six areas in Quezon City will be closed to traffic from Friday, May 7, to Sunday, May 9, to give way to road repairs of the Department of Public Works and Highways. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the areas that will undertake re-blocking and repairs are the...
The Quezon City government conducted a dry run for inoculation of residents in priority categories at four additional mall-based COVID vaccination sites this week. Residents who registered through barangay-assisted bookings will be prioritized at SM City Sta. Mesa, Robinsons Magnolia, SM City...
Glaiza De Castro impressed a lot of fans, including some celeb friends, flaunting her bikini body on Instagram. Not that she didn't deserve the applause. The actress looked quite trim and healthy despite her recent bout with COVID-19, wearing a white high-waist swimsuit. View this post on Instagram...
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) already started the mass registration of coconut farmers to update the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), which, once completed, will serve as the government’s master list of beneficiaries for the P100-billion coco levy fund. Bantay...
More areas in Quezon City have been placed under lockdown as the local government tightened its efforts to arrest the “alarming” increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the city. Quezon City Logo (MANILA BULLETIN) The local government on Friday said the number of areas under special...
At least 1,225 individuals were apprehended by authorities in Caloocan and Quezon cities for violating virus-related orders and ordinances as Metro Manila mayors ordered anew the strict implementation of health protocols amid the surging case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the National...
The local government of Quezon City will hire doctors from the private sector to address the shortage of doctors in the city amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte (QC PIO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Meron po tayong mga shortage of doctors na umiikot sa ating mga...
Over a year ago, nobody would have imagined spending not just hours but full days, weeks, and even months strictly indoors. Though the pandemic caught people by surprise, they adapted quickly and made adjustments in how they live their lives within the safe confines of their homes. Even though news...
Several areas in Pasig City, Quezon City, and Binangonan, Rizal will experience water service interruption this week, Manila Water announced Monday. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) In an advisory, Manila Water said the water service interruption is due to the scheduled repair and pipe maintenance...
