Thousands of government workers, first responders, and residents across Metro Manila participated in a massive simultaneous earthquake drill on Thursday, June 18, as local government units (LGUs) and law enforcement agencies tested their preparedness for the feared "Big One". At exactly 9 a.m.,...
Traffic slowdowns and road closures are expected in the UP Diliman area in Quezon City on June 27 as the local government enforces adjustments for the Pride March 2026 and related activities. The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Pride PH and the Maginhawa Food Community, will lead the...
A fire broke out at Olympic Heights Tower 3 in Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City, on Thursday morning, June 18, trapping about 20 residents before all were safely rescued. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the blaze started at 6:53 a.m. as a rubbish fire and escalated to third alarm as thick...
A 71-year-old woman died after being run over by a dump truck while crossing a pedestrian lane along Commonwealth Avenue corner Soliven Street in Quezon City on Monday afternoon, June 15. CCTV footage captured the victim crossing when the dump truck entered the lane and hit her, but the driver...
A 26-year-old man wanted for multiple counts of child abuse involving his 15-year-old niece was arrested in Bauang, La Union on Tuesday, June 16. The suspect faces five counts of violating Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act,...
A former traffic enforcer who allegedly posed as a police officer and extorted money from a motorist was arrested in an entrapment operation on Congressional Avenue in Quezon City on Monday night, June 15. Police said the suspect flagged down the victim, a Philcom employee, while his car was...
As if the universe was listening to my pleas—although I will never claim that I am important enough for celestial powers to listen to—I am feeling a shift, slowly but now picking up pace, in the dining world in Quezon City (QC), my home turf. For me, it started early this year, with chef...
A 22-year-old man, who allegedly stole a motorcycle in Quezon City, was arrested in Rodriguez, Rizal at dawn on Monday, June 15, after his relatives tipped off police about his location. Victim, a 34-year-old foreman, reported his Honda Click 125 motorcycle missing after he left it parked with the...
Quezon City earned international recognition after its IRISE UP (Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the Urban Population) platform won the Frontline Protection Award at the Planet Aqua City Awards in Italy during Venice Climate Week. Developed by the Quezon City Disaster Risk...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A group that cares for rescued dogs here plans to close down the shelter due to a long-standing reliable water supply problem. The Aspin Academy Corp. has been suffering for years from the problem that is critical for the daily care of more than 70 dogs rescued from various...
A 27-year-old man flagged for a helmet violation was arrested in Quezon City after police discovered that the motorcycle he was riding had been reported stolen. The suspect was intercepted along Central Avenue, Barangay New Era, at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, during an “Oplan Kandado”...
Police arrested nine men early Sunday, June 14, after they were allegedly caught cutting and hauling copper telecommunication cables worth P163,852 along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. Batasan Police Station 6 personnel intercepted the suspects around 4 a.m. in Barangay Matandang Balara while...
