The number of evacuees in Quezon City surged on Monday morning, Nov. 10, due to heavy rains brought by “Uwan”. As of 8:00 a.m., the Quezon City government has recorded a total of 8,745 families, or approximately 31,364 individuals, who have been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police in this province are ready for the onslaught of typhoon “Uwan.” Police Col. Romulo Albacea, Quezon police director, has conducted an accounting of personnel, vehicles, and equipment for deployment. The Quezon Police Provincial Office is on red alert status to...
GUMACA, Quezon – A 17-year-old student was killed and 21 individuals, including two drivers, were injured after a passenger bus lost control and plunged into a ravine on the Diversion Road, Barangay Villa Arcaya, here, Thursday night, Nov. 6. Police identified the fatality as Joshua, Grade 10...
Quezon City has rapidly transformed in recent years, becoming a destination that mirrors the energy of its people - dynamic, creative, and constantly evolving. Among its newest standouts is Citadines Roces Quezon City, a modern serviced residence that has quickly become a preferred home for...
The Department of Finance–Bureau of Local Government Finance (DOF-BLGF) has named Quezon City a Hall of Fame Awardee after topping all Philippine cities in Locally Sourced Revenues (LSR) for five consecutive fiscal years, from 2020 to 2024. The recognition was given during the 38th...
SAN ANTONIO, Quezon – A poultry farm was destroyed in a fire in on Tuesday night, Nov. 4, in Barangay San Jose here. Police said the blaze that struck Gold Star 88 poultry farm started at 11 p.m. Investigation said a farm caretaker was inspecting a building 4 when an electrical circuit breaker...
Quezon City has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Film, becoming one of the first cities in Southeast Asia to receive the designation. The recognition highlights city’s contributions to Philippine cinema and its efforts to promote creativity, fair labor practices, and...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Two toddlers were killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Purok 5, Barangay Dalahican, this city, on All Saints’ Day. Police identified the victims as Francis, one-year-old, and brother Vladimir, two. The fire broke out at the house owned by their auntie Joyce, 26,...
PAGBILAO, Quezon – An employee was killed and nine colleagues were injured in a fire that hit the Pagbilao Power Station operated by Pagbilao Energy Corp. in Ibabang Polo here on Friday night, Oct. 31. The Pagbilao Energy Corp. (PEC) said the fire occurred at about 9 p.m. and has been contained....
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police recovered suspected shabu valued at P17 million from a female drug pusher during a buy-bust operation on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30, here. Police Col. Romulo Albacea, Quezon police director, identified the suspect as Rica Joy, a high-value individual in the illegal...
The Quezon Police Provincial Office headed by Police Col. Romulo Albacea is on full alert for “Undas.” Albacea said they are deploying the maximum number of police personnel starting Oct. 29 and will be assigned to cemeteries, bus terminals, ports, and Quezon highways. He urged motorists to...
SAN ANDRES, Quezon – An eight-year-old boy was hit and killed by a dump truck while crossing a road on Sunday in Barangay Camflora here. Investigation said the victim was running an errand for his mother when he was struck. The victim died on the spot from serious injuries. The driver of the dump...