Quezon City will once again transform La Loma into a hub of food tourism, culture, and faith as it stages the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, reinforcing the district’s identity as the country’s “Lechon Capital.” The celebration, set to run from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., will...
A gunman was arrested after allegedly threatening residents and disrupting a basketball court repainting activity in Barangay Amihan, Quezon City, police said. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as a 45-year-old businessman known by the alias “Jeffrey.” He was nabbed...
The Quezon City government is rolling out free summer programs that encourage children to step away from screens and take part in learning, sports, and creative activities during the school break. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative aims to help children continue learning, develop new skills,...
Motorists are advised to expect road closures and traffic rerouting in parts of Manila on Saturday, May 16, due to a pop-up event featuring P-pop girl group XONARA. Authorities said the following roads will be temporarily closed: Escolta Street from T. Pinpin Street to Banquero Street Burke Street...
Eight most wanted persons facing various criminal charges were arrested in a series of coordinated manhunt operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) from May 12 to 14, 2026. QCPD said the simultaneous operations carried out by different police stations and special units led to...
The Quezon City government received another batch of vegetables from farmers in Atok, Benguet on Thursday, May 14, as it continued its rescue-buy initiative supporting agricultural producers and providing food assistance to vulnerable sectors in the city. The delivery, which arrived at Quezon...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed to traffic on Sunday, May 17, for a running event that will affect key thoroughfares in the city. The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau announced that road closures will take effect at 1 a.m. on the day of the activity. The following roads...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday, May 14, voiced hope for political stability in the country while assuring residents that city government operations and public services will remain uninterrupted amid national tensions. Speaking during the “Talk to the People”...
Three suspected drug personalities, including two with previous drug-related cases, were arrested and more than P141,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs were seized in separate buy-bust operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on May 12. The QCPD said the operations resulted...
Two men, including a security guard assigned at Manila City Hall, were arrested in Ermita, Manila, after authorities recovered nearly 37 feet of allegedly stolen copper cables during a stakeout operation. The suspects were identified as Jaycee, 21, a tricycle driver from Intramuros, Manila, and...
Quezon City will implement road closures and traffic rerouting in La Loma on Sunday, May 17, ahead of the 2026 La Loma Lechon Festival. In an advisory, the city government said several roads will be closed from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m., including N.S. Amoranto Street corner Baco Street, Mariveles...
The P2.4-billion Ramon Magsaysay High School building in España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, is targeted for completion by 2027, with classes expected to begin in the new facility for School Year 2027–2028. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza recently...
