Quezon City recorded a 138-percent increase in leptospirosis cases from Aug. 5 to 18, pushing the number above the city’s alert threshold amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) recorded 62 new cases and five...
The historic Pugad Lawin Shrine in Quezon City was reopened Sunday, Aug. 23, following its renovation as the country commemorated the 130th anniversary of the “Cry of Pugad Lawin.” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the commemoration and flower-laying ceremony at the Dambana ng Pugad Lawin in...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended for 30 days the operation of a passenger jeepney that allegedly hit and killed a 43-year-old motorcycle rider in San Mateo, Rizal. The agency said it has launched an investigation into the fatal road crash, which...
A 33‑year‑old sales manager was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly swindling a 42‑year‑old businesswoman of P1.2 million for a supposed overseas job and condominium investment. Police said the suspect, alias “Cris” of Makati City, gained the victim’s trust after being introduced...
A portion of Congressional Avenue in Quezon City will be temporarily closed to traffic from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, to make way for the District 6 National Youth Day Fun Run. The closure will cover the stretch between Visayas Avenue and Luzon Avenue, and motorists are advised to take...
A 34-year-old man allegedly involved in a Quezon City robbery was arrested after police tracked a stolen iPad through its GPS on Thursday, Aug. 20. The suspect, alias “Bong,” was arrested by personnel of the Fairview Police Station (PS 5) at around 3 p.m. in Pasong Putik, Quezon City, the...
A 50-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly caught dismantling a fire hydrant fixture at a condominium in Camp Aguinaldo, Project 4, Quezon City, early Thursday morning, Aug. 20. Police said a utility worker was cleaning near Building A at around 5:30 a.m. when he allegedly saw alias...
A 39-year-old construction worker was arrested after allegedly stabbing his friend during a heated confrontation on Commonwealth Avenue near Don Fabian Street in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, on Aug. 19. The suspect, identified as alias “Mark,” a resident of Barangay Fairview, allegedly...
A van reported as carnapped in Quezon City was recovered in Cavite after police learned that it had allegedly been mortgaged for P500,000. The registered owner reported the 2023 Nissan Urvan Premium to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) District Anti-Carnapping Unit (DACU) on Aug. 12, saying...
A 39-year-old construction worker was arrested after allegedly stabbing his 40-year-old friend, a jeepney barker, in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, Wednesday night, Aug. 19, reportedly out of jealousy. Batasan Police Station commander Lt. Col. Gemmer Tubiera said the stabbing occurred at...
Police arrested a 51-year-old woman after she allegedly stole a wallet from a shopper inside a convenience store in Quezon City on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The suspect, identified as alias “Ana,” reportedly approached the victim around 10 a.m. while she was buying items and offered tissue and free...
La Mesa Dam stayed at Alert Level 3 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with excess water threatening to spill into low‑lying areas along the Tullahan River in Quezon City. As of 3 p.m., the dam 's water level was at 80 meters. The areas expected to be affected include Fairview, Forest Hills...
