By DIANN IVY CALUCIN A Baguio-based journalist was convicted on Tuesday, Dec. 13, of cyber libel by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 93 over his Facebook post against former Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol in 2017. According to a DZBB Super Radyo...
A neophyte congressman has underscored the importance of the Revised National Apprenticeship Program Bill, which was one of the 13 priority measures approved by the House of Representatives on Monday, Dec. 12. Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas (Facebook) The measure is contained in House Bill...
Recognizing their significant actions at times of disasters and calamities, the disaster risk reduction and management offices (DRRMO) of the cities of Baguio and Quezon and an Ifugao native have been awarded as the top winners of this year’s “Mga Kwentong KLIMA-likasan: A Climate and Disaster...
A man died after he allegedly fell from the fourth floor of a mall in Quezon City on Sunday evening, Dec. 11. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the 18-year-old man suddenly fell into the activity area at the lower ground floor of Farmers Plaza, Araneta City, Brgy. Socorro, in the city at...
A 17-year old boy was placed under police custody after he yielded P340,000 worth of suspected shabu in Quezon City on Thursday, Dec. 8. Lt. Col. Morgan Aguilar, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Batasan Station commander (PS 6), said the teen was nabbed in a buy-bust operation conducted on Litex...
The Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJMD) announced on Thursday, Dec. 8, that the regular face-to-face visitation to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the jail facility in Kamuning, Quezon City will resume on Dec. 13. The in-person visitations at the QCJMD will resume after nearly three years...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Members of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Holy Spirit Police Station (PS 14) arrested a Manila Development Authority (MMDA) constable after he allegedly extorted money from a truck driver he apprehended for a traffic violation in Quezon City on Thursday, Dec. 8. Police...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started aggressive road-clearing operations in Quezon City and nearby areas to find more alternate routes for motorists during the Parade of Stars 2022 scheduled on Dec. 21. MMDA Acting Chairman, the concurrent overall chairman of the Metro...
Members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) are hunting down a security guard who robbed a drug store in Barangay Dona Josefa, Quezon City on Tuesday morning, Dec. 6. The QCPD identified the suspect as Erick Mercado, 35, a resident of Barangay Payatas, Quezon City. Police said the suspect...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The local government of Quezon City and ImagineLaw held on Monday, Dec. 5, a Christmas party for daycare students and parents at Bahay Bulilit, Brgy. Matandang Balara Barangay Hall in Tandang Sora as part of the campaign promoting trans fat-free products. Dr. Esperanza Anita...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the city government is committed to continue its programs against the use of illegal drugs and other substances. The lady mayor reiterated her administration’s commitment during the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) - Philippines...
Two men who stole a total of P590,460 worth of cable wires in Taytay, Rizal were arrested by the police in Quezon City early Saturday morning, Dec. 3. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspects as Rosendo Fallorina, 54, and Christian Moreno, 25, both residents of Brgy....
