Youth activists staged a signature campaign on Thursday morning, March 19, at the MRT-3 North Avenue Station, in Quezon City, calling on the government to provide free rides on trains and buses as fuel prices continue to rise. Members of the Akbayan Youth carried oversized signage and launched a...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has terminated the contract for the P250-million Quezon City pumping station, built by Discaya-owned St. Timothy Construction, after the unfinished structure worsened flooding in nearby communities. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said rhe execution...
The Quezon City government intensified traffic management and commuter assistance efforts on Thursday, March 19, as a transport strike disrupted public transportation in parts of Metro Manila. Personnel from the Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD) were stationed at a...
The local government on Wednesday, March 18, stepped up its flood preparedness measures, with officials conducting an inspection of Matalahib Creek in anticipation of the upcoming rainy season. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inspection alongside Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary...
Mayor Joy Belmonte met with officials from the University of the Philippines (UP) to discuss the next steps in the proposed establishment of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Diliman. The project aims to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare services. During the meeting, officials...
Tricycle drivers in Quezon City began receiving P5,000 in cash assistance on Tuesday, March 17, under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Fuel Subsidy Program. Beneficiaries, mostly members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA), gathered at designated...
The Quezon City government received the Seal of Good Education Governance (SGEG) from the Synergeia Foundation for the second consecutive year in recognition of its efforts to improve basic education programs. The award is given to local government units that demonstrate strong leadership and...
The Quezon City government will implement a four-day onsite workweek for non-frontline staff, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's directive to reduce energy consumption in government offices. The work-from-home setup will take effect every Monday, while regular onsite operations...
An 80-year-old driver crashed into six vehicles lined up at a gas station in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Sunday, March 8, after reportedly losing control of his car. According to a report, the senior citizen had just finished refueling and was about to inflate his tires when the incident...
The Quezon City government continues to provide assistance to at least 976 families who are temporarily staying in different evacuation centers after a massive fire hit a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan on Friday night, March 6. According to the city government, affected...
Around 976 families were displaced after a massive fire struck a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City on Friday night, March 6. Barangay officials said the blaze escalated to Task Force Bravo as firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames. At least 100 fire...
A fire broke out in a residential area along NIA road, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City, on Friday night, March 6. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 9:01 p.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 9:03 p.m. The blaze was raised to 3rd alarm at 9:12 p.m. ,...
