The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Quezon City local government for its free breast cancer screening program that benefitted 22,476 women in the city's six districts. It said it received reports that of those who availed themselves of the program, 146 tested positive for breast...
Lawyers' pleadings like motions that border on "incivility and intemperate ascriptions" are not allowed before a court of justice. In a resolution, the Sandiganbayan said most pleadings rely on "grace and fluidity of language" to "enthrall and enlighten" a court. With its declarations, the...
In light of the rise in pertussis cases in Quezon City, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa recommended isolating sick children within households affected by the disease. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte during a meeting on April 4, 2024 discussing...
Imagine this: Waking up to the breathtaking cityscape right outside the window, with the promise of endless stories to make, waiting just a few steps away. However, finding a comforting yet thrilling place to experience such a sojourn adventure in the city is not a piece of cake. Thankfully, an...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. scheduled a week-long water interruption in Quezon City. Starting Monday, Dec. 18 to Christmas Day, Dec. 25, several barangays in QC are set to experience leak detection to identify which areas need improvement. Leak detection is done to...
TAKING THE LEAD IBF chairperson Pamela Louise Manalo Not a lot of events can get me to willingly leave my bed before 6:30 in the morning but the annual International Bazaar hosted by the International Bazaar Foundation (IBF) is one of the very few that can. Coordinated by the International Bazaar...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed three ordinances to boost efforts to reduce child labor and incentivize businesses in the city that provide support to different programs of the local government. Belmonte said that 5,449 male and 4,773 female children were reported as victims of child...
Quezon City Police District Director Brig. Gen Redrico Maranan said on Friday, Nov. 3, that ‘Undas’ or All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day 2023, was observed peacefully in the city. “Tuwing ginugunita ang Undas taun-taon, matinding preparasyon ang isinasagawa namin upang masiguro ang...
Over 74,000 individuals visited the cemeteries and columbaria in the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and Quezon on All Saints' Day on Wednesday, Nov.1. As of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said that around 30,382 individuals already visited the 30...
Quezon City Mayor Joy was recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as one of the “Champions of the Earth" for leading the city in implementing initiatives for climate change and the environment. The local government said on Monday, Oct. 30, that Belmonte was among the...
An unidentified motorcycle-riding man died after he was run over by a dump truck along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City early Friday morning, Oct. 27. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the incident happened at around 12:30 a.m. The victim was travelling along Commonwealth Avenue going...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon reiterated the organization's dedication to providing the "best" as the PRC Quezon City (PRCQC) Chapter commemorated its 75th year in humanitarian service. Photo credit to PRC "At the Red Cross, we place importance...
