Quezon City's (QC) coronavirus disease (COVID-19) active cases went up to 31,479 on Wednesday, Jan. 12. This is 14.72 percent of the city's 213,845 total confirmed cases based on the report released by the city's Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit (CESU) and Health Department (CHD). It is...
The Quezon City government will give incentives to ambulant vendors, market vendors and employees if they get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19. The Quezon City Council enacted an ordinance regulating the mobility of unvaccinated individuals in the city and signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte. A...
Around 100 houses were destroyed by a fire that hit Phase 1, Purok 12, Barangay Payatas, in Quezon City on Monday night, Jan. 10. One resident, identified as Carlos Tapas, 32, sustained minor injuries. The blaze was raised to first alarm at around 6:08 p.m. and to second alarm at 6:23 p.m., the...
A man was found dead beside a creek under Culiat 1 Bridge on Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Barangay Ramon Magsaysay, Quezon City on Tuesday, Jan. 11. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the body of an unidentified man was discovered by Joey Donghit, Barangay Ramon Magsaysay public...
The Quezon City Veterinary Department (QCVD) announced on Monday, Jan. 10, that the free anti-rabies vaccination, spay and neuter services for cats and dogs being held in all barangays are temporarily suspended due to the surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the city. Dog and cat owners...
The Quezon City government on Monday, Jan.10, announced that it will open additional vaccination sites to cater to more unvaccinated individuals and those who want to get their booster shots. The local government will now have 36 regular vaccination sites, 21 special or pop-up sites, and 16 mall or...
The Quezon City local government on Sunday, Jan. 9 announced that they have opened the booking of appointment for COVID-19 booster shots for individuals aged 12-17. According to the Facebook post of the city government, booster shots will be given to individuals who received their second dose 3...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte is limiting traditional mass gatherings such as fiestas, processions, and parades to curb the spread of COVID-19. “Dahil inaasahan na natin ang mga pagtitipon sa mga piyesta, Chinese New Year at iba pang pagdiriwang sa mga susunod na buwan, minabuti na nating...
Following the alleged shortage in flu medicines in some drugstores in the city, Quezon City (QC) Mayor Joy Belmonte on Wednesday, Jan. 5, warned hoarders who are taking advantage of the situation. “We will not hesitate to prosecute anybody found hoarding and profiteering these medicines. They are...
The Quezon City (QC) government announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that the COVID-19 testing for symptomatic and close contacts slowed down due to an increased demand. “We observed a rapid increase in the number of people who want to get tested, mostly from those who experience symptoms such as...
An ordinance regulating the mobility of unvaccinated individuals in Quezon City was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 4. Councilor Franz Pumaren, Councilor Eric Medina, Councilor Donny Matias, and Councilor Jun Ferrer Jr. authored the ordinance. The measure is in line with Resolution...
Due to the fresh surge of new daily cases of COVID-19, Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Jan. 5, brought back her office’s free mobile antigen testing program in two sites: Tandang Sora and Quezon City Memorial Circle. OVP’s Swab Cab resumes operations in Quezon City on Wednesday, Jan....
