The Quezon City government expressed support for the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of the Philippines recognizing the property rights of same-sex couples over assets they acquired together. In a statement, the city government said the decision affirms the application of Article 148 of the...
A male student died after allegedly falling from the Fernando Poe Jr. Station of LRT Line 1 in Quezon City on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11. But the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), operator of LRT-1, claimed that the victim "jumped off" from the station platform to the street level of EDSA. In...
The “Trillion Peso March Part 3” is set to take place on Feb. 25 along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Organizers said on Wednesday, Feb 11, the mass mobilization will bring together civil society...
Amid the busy streets of Metro Manila, La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City offers a refreshing break for residents seeking fresh air and open spaces. Mayor Joy Belmonte recently visited the ecopark to explore the area and highlight its role as one of the city’s remaining green spaces. The 33-hectare...
Quezon City has earned international recognition after being designated as one of 72 newly added cities to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). The inclusion affirms the city’s sustained efforts to promote...
CANDELARIA, Quezon – Nine individuals, including five minors, were injured in a firecracker explosion during the Birhen ng Caysasay procession in Barangay Masin Norte here on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8. Police identified four victims as Ryan, 28; Gregorio, 50; Mylene, 49; and Maricel,38. The five...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recovered several firearms, ammunition, and a pair of license plates believed to be linked to the killing of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Mollenido during an operation in Barangay Kaligayahan, Novaliches, on Friday, Feb. 6. Police seized items included...
GUINAYANGAN, Quezon – A dead giant oarfish – dubbed the doomsday fish – was found floating in the municipal fish port here on Wednesday morning, Feb. 4. It was discovered by a fisherman who immediately reported it to the Coast Guard Sub-station here. The Coast Guard coordinated with the...
A dump truck slammed into concrete barriers and a concrete post along the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Tuesday, Feb. 3, after the driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, authorities said. The truck continued moving after the initial impact and eventually stopped...
A 29-year-old parolee and a 24-year-old criminology student were killed in a shootout between two men onboard a motorcycle and the police in Barangay Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City, last Feb. 1, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported Tuesday, Feb. 3. Based on the police investigation, the...
The Quezon City government has approved a new ordinance aimed at reducing textile waste while creating livelihood opportunities for residents. According to the City Ordinance SP-3472, S-2025, also known as the Textile Sustainability and Circularity Ordinance of Quezon City, institutionalizes a...
CAMP MIGUEL MALVAR, Batangas City – A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a make-up artist in Lobo, Batangas. The Batangas Police Provincial Office (BPPO) identified the suspect as Roy, a resident of Barangay Damayan Lagi, Quezon City. Police arrested the suspect in Barangay...
