INFANTA, Quezon – An elderly couple was killed after a cargo truck rammed their house on the Marilaque Highway in Barangay Gumian, this town, on Monday morning. The victims were aged 70 and 74. Investigation said that the truck’s front tire burst while traversing the highway. The driver, 32,...
The Quezon City government launched on Monday, May 18, “QCitizen Data: Resibo ng Serbisyo,” a digital transparency platform that allows residents and other stakeholders to monitor public spending and government projects in real time. Speaking during the launch at the QC MICE Center as part of...
A 59-year-old man with previous illegal drug and gambling cases -- recently tagged by police as a drug personality -- was arrested after yielding P170,000 worth of shabu in a predawn buy-bust in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, on Sunday, May 17. Operatives of Quezon City Police District (QCPD)...
Quezon City celebrated the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, transforming its famed lechon district into a full-day celebration of food, culture, public service, and faith-based traditions. Led by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte together with city officials, the celebration opened...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recorded 10,512 commendations, 680 awards, and 218 community engagement activities from May 10 to 16, as part of intensified efforts to strengthen personnel welfare, operational readiness, and public service. Under the leadership of District Director Brig....
PADRE BURGOS, Quezon – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is investigating an alleged fish kill at Tayabas Bay here. A fisherman, Edward Diaz, posted a video on social media showing assorted dead fish on Friday, May 15. Municipal agriculturist Franco Bondeci said that BFAR will...
CAMP NAKAR, Lucena City – A fisherman discovered and surrendered to the Patnanungan, Quezon Municipal Police Station five tape-sealed plastic bags containing suspected shabu valued at P34.5 million. Police Col. Romulo Albacea, Quezon Police Provincial Office (QPPO) director, said that Joven, 52,...
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special nonworking days in May and June 2026 in Batangas, Cagayan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, and Quezon Province to allow residents to fully participate in important historical and cultural celebrations. Proclamation No. 1241 designates...
A residential fire broke out at 150 Dulo Maligaya, Barangay Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City on Saturday evening, May 16, which escalated to third alarm within minutes. Firefighters raised the alarm from first to third level between 8:24 p.m. and 8:52 p.m. as the blaze rapidly intensified in the...
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...
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,...
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...
