BACOLOD CITY – The siblings of 42-year-old Kristine Joy Dignadice have denied claims that she had a romantic relationship with Police Staff Sgt. Enrique Gonzalodo Jr., who is accused of killing her in Negros Occidental. Kristine’s siblings, Mary Grace Arcenas and Salvador Joshua Dignadice Jr.,...
To strengthen efforts in investigating anomalous infrastructure projects nationwide, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, together with fellow Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte reaffirmed her commitment to transparency and accountability as she joined fellow leaders of the Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) in strengthening their collective fight against corruption on Thursday, Sept. 18. Belmonte met with Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong,...
Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, Sept. 15, said a total of 331 flood control projects worth P17 billion with multiple issues were uncovered following the local government’s review of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control projects in the city. The 331 flood control projects...
The local government of Quezon City held a meeting on Wednesday, September 3, with barangay chairpersons from Districts 3 and 4 to tackle the implementation of flood control projects in their areas. Mayor Joy Belmonte urged barangay officials to report all ongoing and completed projects within...
Beyond the Game Joy Dacoron embarks on a new journey with volleyball advocacy By Brian Yalung Mary Joy Dacoron was one of the unexpected personalities at Lester Prosper’s community outreach program last Aug. 19. Since the event was basketball-centered, her presence came as a surprise—at least...
Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday, August 19, led the rites, including a wreath-laying at the Quezon Memorial Shrine to mark the 147th birth anniversary of former President Manuel L. Quezon, after whom Quezon City was named. Belmonte recalled Quezon’s words delivered at the Zamboanga Normal School,...
Informal settlers in Quezon City will soon have a home of their own as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) plans to establish a new housing project under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling met with...
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...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been named Regional Winner of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award for the third consecutive year under the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Honor Awards Program (HAP) in the National Capital Region. The award recognizes Mayor Belmonte’s exemplary leadership...
2024 Entrepreneur of the Year—Philippines Jacinto Ng Jr. continues to champion affordable and inclusive housing through the leadership of the Joy Nostalg Group. As the company’s Group Executive Officer, Ng has pledged the construction of more than 35,000 homes over the next two years—a...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has extended her heartfelt appreciation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for officially declaring January 6 of every year as “Tandang Sora Day.” President Marcos had earlier declared January 6 every year under Republic Act (RA) 12218 a special...
