Malacañang is taking exception to attempts to compare the coronavirus situation in Davao City and Quezon City amid the reported surge in cases of infections in President Duterte's hometown. A health worker administers a coronavirus vaccine to a resident in Davao City in this file photo shared by...
The local government of Quezon City will assign vaccination sites solely for those belonging to the A-2 and A-3 categories to ensure that they will still get the COVID-19 vaccine or receive their second dose on time. Mayor Joy Belmonte made the assurance on Tuesday amid fears of lack of vaccine...
(KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Davao City has now overtaken Quezon City to become the city with the highest number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said on Tuesday, June 8. "Today , nalagpasan na ng Davao City yung Quezon City. Sa...
Peace talks with the communist rebels will not prevail if they would not stop the atrocities against troops and other people, President Duterte declared Monday. President Duterte delivers a public address from Davao City on June 7, 2021. (Malacañang) The President issued the statement after...
A fire broke out in a residential area on Sagingan Street at Area 7 Nawasa Line, Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Monday afternoon. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Public Information Office, the fire reached the 1st alarm at around 3:34 p.m. and 2nd alarm at around 3:46 p.m....
More restaurants and establishments in Quezon City are offering discounts and incentives to residents who will get vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Joy Belmonte thanked the city's business establishments that continuously support the programs of the city government. “We are thankful to the...
Vice President Leni Robredo urged local government units (LGUs) to be more liberal in vaccinating their constituents since there is a steadier supply of coronavirus vaccines arriving in the country. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) “At the start, for me, it’s okay to be strict because it...
SM North EDSA receives Safety Seal certification The Safety Seal ceremony at SM North EDSA On June 5th, 2021, SM City North EDSA was named the first mall in Quezon City (QC) to be awarded the Safety Seal certification from the local government. This Safety Seal is given when the establishment shows...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has called on owners and operators of business establishments in the city to comply with the Safety Seal certification program of the national government. By signing Executive Order No. 13 S. 2021, Belmonte enjoined all establishments to apply for a Safety Seal, which...
The results of the Philippine National Police (PNP) investigation on the cop who mercilessly shot his female neighbor to death in Quezon City will be released in three to four weeks' time, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said Friday, June 4. An incensed PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar confronts PM/Sgt....
A total of 300 employees of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) have already been vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from CHED) The vaccination of the education frontliners was held at the CHED Auditorium on Thursday, June 3. It was made possible though the CHED’s...
The Quezon City government has passed a measure granting monetary allowance to volunteers at its vaccination centers. Mayor Joy Belmonte signed Ordinance No. SP-3024 S. 2021 providing medical volunteers and staff a daily allowance of up to P2,500 to cover their food, transportation and other...