The Quezon City government said on Thursday, June 15, that it started exploring the "15-min city" concept in different barangays to deliver better and faster services to the city residents. According to the city government, The 15-minute city concept ensures that all essential services including...
By HANNAH NICOL The Quezon City government, the Greenpeace Philippines, and Impact Hub Manila launched on Wednesday, June 14, the “Kuha sa Tingi” initiative that establishes community-based refill hubs in sari-sari stores to help reduce plastic pollution. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte,...
At least 10 houses were razed by a fire in a residential area on Pascual Street in Barangay Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City early morning on Wednesday, June 14. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the fire status was raised to first alarm at around 2:01 a.m. and then to second alarm at around 2:15...
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives confiscated P680,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested a woman in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Monica, Quezon City early Tuesday morning, June 13. Lt. Col. Jerry Castillo, QCPD Novaliches Station (PS 4) commander, identified the suspect as...
For the third straight year, the Quezon City government received an "unqualified opinion", the highest audit rating, from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2022 annual audit report, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on Monday, June 12. She made the announcement during the city’s celebration of...
BY HANNAH NICOL Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives seized P850,000 worth of "shabu" from three drug peddlers in two separate buy-bust operations on Saturday, June 10. Operatives from Talipapa Police Station (PS 3) nabbed the suspects identified as Jason Sularte, 34, and Jemeson Garcia,...
BY HANNAH NICOL Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Novaliches Station (PS 14) operatives arrested a 35-year-old man for firing a gun in Novaliches, Quezon City, on Friday, June 9. The suspect was identified as Carlos Juanico, a resident of Barangay Bagbag, Novaliches, Quezon City. According to...
Police arrested a man for violation of the Anti-Fencing Law after he allegedly tried to sell a stolen motorcycle online in Quezon City, on Friday, June 9. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Novaliches Police Station (PS 4) identified the suspect as Fahad Macalandap, 25, of Bagong Silang,...
Quezon City’s online talk show that showcased the diverse programs and projects of the local government for the city residents was recognized during the Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2023 held in Singapore on Thursday evening, June 8. The “Usapang QC” or Let's Talk, QC!, spearheaded by...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expressed full support to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community as the city will host the “Pride Festival” for the second time on June 24. The Pride Festival is a one-day event that celebrates the LGBTQIA+...
By HANNAH NICOL Police arrested a man who stabbed and wounded a neighbor in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City on Tuesday, June 6. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Payatas Bagong Silangan Station (PS 13) identified the suspect as Christopher Abiog, 30, of Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, Police said...
By HANNAH NICOL The local government of Quezon City has announced that it will hold the District 6 Pride March kick-off ceremony as part of its celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 10. The city government said the simultaneous march will start from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will take three...
