The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has cited the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for creating the first green camp not only in Metro Manila but in the entire country with its “Project Green Camp Karingal.” The project, which was done in partnership with the Quezon City government, seeks to...
The Italian Embassy and the Servants of Charity stage the "Friends are Forever" event in Quezon City. On June 8, 2024, as part of the Italian Republic Day 2024 celebrations, the "Friends are Forever" festive event unfolded in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. In collaboration with the Servants...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has partially granted the petition of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as it reversed the decision issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) which dismissed the P22 million claim for refund of city taxes and other business taxes. On...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. assured Quezon City residents the safety of its wastewater facilities through its sewer replacement projects. The Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Packages 2 and 3 will have an allocation budget of P113 million and P158 million, respectively, with an overall...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, May 19, forecasted that Science Garden in Quezon City may experience a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius (°C) on May 20. MB FILE This heat index falls under the "danger" classification, where...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded a total of 1,566 pertussis cases in the Philippines, with Quezon City accounting for 19 confirmed cases and two deaths. (Manila Bulletin Team) "The good news in Quezon City is their mayor is proactive and responsive to the pertussis outbreak recently and...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Quezon City local government for its free breast cancer screening program that benefitted 22,476 women in the city's six districts. It said it received reports that of those who availed themselves of the program, 146 tested positive for breast...
Lawyers' pleadings like motions that border on "incivility and intemperate ascriptions" are not allowed before a court of justice. In a resolution, the Sandiganbayan said most pleadings rely on "grace and fluidity of language" to "enthrall and enlighten" a court. With its declarations, the...
In light of the rise in pertussis cases in Quezon City, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa recommended isolating sick children within households affected by the disease. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte during a meeting on April 4, 2024 discussing...
Imagine this: Waking up to the breathtaking cityscape right outside the window, with the promise of endless stories to make, waiting just a few steps away. However, finding a comforting yet thrilling place to experience such a sojourn adventure in the city is not a piece of cake. Thankfully, an...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. scheduled a week-long water interruption in Quezon City. Starting Monday, Dec. 18 to Christmas Day, Dec. 25, several barangays in QC are set to experience leak detection to identify which areas need improvement. Leak detection is done to...
TAKING THE LEAD IBF chairperson Pamela Louise Manalo Not a lot of events can get me to willingly leave my bed before 6:30 in the morning but the annual International Bazaar hosted by the International Bazaar Foundation (IBF) is one of the very few that can. Coordinated by the International Bazaar...
