By Diann Calucin The Quezon City local government was recognized by the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during its 33rd Operation Lifeline Awards and Recognition Ceremony held at the Basilio Valdez Hall, VMMC Theater, Diliman, Quezon City on Tuesday, Nov. 22 The city received the...
A neophyte lawmaker from Quezon City wants to institutionalize a monthly allowance worth P2,000 for Filipino persons with disabilities (PWDs). (Unsplash, MANILA BULLETIN) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Bill (HB) 5803 or the “Disability Support Allowance Bill”, even as he...
Manila Water announced there will be water service interruptions lasting for up to 24 hours on Monday, Nov. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 22, in parts of San Juan City, Mandaluyong City, and Quezon City due to maintenance activities at the San Juan Reservoir. According to Manila Water, they will be...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced power interruptions in some barangays in Caloocan, Valenzuela, Quezon City, and some municipalities in Bulacan province starting Monday, Nov. 21. Meralco said there will be power interruptions in GSIS Hills Subdivision in...
The Quezon City government, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) and Social Services Development Department (SSDD), has sent relief aid to the residents affected by tropical storm “Paeng” in Roxas City, Capiz. The Quezon City government told Manila Bulletin on...
A tricycle driver was arrested shortly after he allegedly stabbed and killed a man on Bustamante Street in Barangay San Isidro, Quezon City on Wednesday evening, Nov. 16. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as Julius Labriaga Macaranas, 28, of Sampaloc, Manila Members of...
Citing the benefit that "Kadiwa ng Pasko" stores will give to poor Filipinos, Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas thanked President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for coming up with the project. From left to right: Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro...
A helper was arrested after he allegedly stole more than P3,600,000 worth of jewelry, gadgets, and other personal valuables from his employer’s house in Barangay Loyola Heights, Quezon City on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Lt. Col. Ritchie Claravall, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Anonas Station (PS 9)...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Quezon City Hall on Monday, Nov. 14. The city government also lit the holiday decorations like “belen” (nativity scene), angels, and Christmas lights from Quezon Avenue to Welcome Rotonda....
With the help of some concerned citizens, security guards arrested a man who stabbed a call center agent with a screw driver in Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City on Monday evening, Nov. 14. The Quezon City Police District identified the suspect as John Hofre Mecedilla Madriaga, 43, a resident of...
Quezon City topped the list of cities conferred with special awards by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for having highest number of intellectual property (IP) applications and approved registrations in 2021. IPOPHL said in a statement Tuesday, Nov. 16, that Quezon City...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday, Nov. 15, commended the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel who died in a shootout with a man who was involved in an indiscriminate firing incident in Caloocan City on Sunday, Nov. 13, for his courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. Belmonte...
