Mayor Joy Belmonte said the citizens’ adherence to the basic health protocols and cooperation in the vaccination drive led to the steady drop in COVID-19 indicators in Quezon City. “As we celebrate the Christmas season, QCitizens remain observant of the basic health protocols and the importance...
The bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has inaugurated the new Quezon City Jail Building on Wednesday, Dec. 15, a move that is part fo the bureau's efforts to improve the living condition and address the congestion woes of the inmates in its jail facilities. BJMP spokesperson in a...
The Quezon City government has administered a total of 4,190,078 vaccine doses against COVID-19. According to the city government, the doses include first, second, and booster shots. As of Tuesday, Dec. 14, a total of 1,871,759 individuals were fully vaccinated, while 2,033,932 residents and...
To speed up tracking, response, and processing of the reported cases of violence against women and children (VAWC) in Quezon City, the local government launched the "QC VAW Centralized Databank System" on Monday, Dec. 13. Mayor Joy Belmonte, along with the QC Gender and Development (GAD) Council,...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Pinky Concha Colmenares It’s not the ideal time to do a long road trip but if you have to visit the family patriarch, it is the ideal way with today’s limited travel restrictions that require minimal travel documents. We opted to drive to Bacolod City from Quezon City weeks...
The Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety(DPOS) and Barangay Sauyo rescued a man who climbed a billboard along Mindanao Ave. on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12. According to a report from DZBB, the man went up the structure, which is more than 60 ft. above ground. The rescuers were able to...
The Quezon City local government on Friday, Dec. 10, opened a zipper lane on Commonwealth Avenue due to the construction of the Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) Manggahan Station on the major thoroughfare. The construction activities (establishment of columns and relocation of utility lanes and...
By Cherrylin Caacbay The Quezon City local government on Friday, Dec. 10, announced that its public library will launch new services exclusive only to residents. In a Facebook post, the Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) will hold a motorcade featuring mascots and puppets as part of its reopening on...
The Quezon City Business Permits and Licensing Department (BPLD) and the Department of Building Official (DBO) were recently lauded for their “ease in making business” efforts and received awards during a summit organized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Ease of...
Manila Water customers in Quezon City will experience water service interruption starting tonight, Dec. 9, until Dec.10. The water concessioner said in its advisory that the interruption is due to line maintenance. The interruption will be from 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 9 to 5:00 a.m. on Dec. 10. The...
The Quezon City Task Force on Solid Waste Management (QCTFWSM) on Wednesday, Dec. 8, warned its residents against fake solicitation letters asking for donations for a feeding program. The letter is said to be distributed by an anonymous member of the Garbage Collectors and Dispatchers Association....
Police seized a total of P1,074,400 worth of alleged shabu and arrested 15 drug suspects in a series of buy-bust operations in Quezon City on Dec. 7 and 8. Police Lt. Col. Jowie Lucas, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Fairview Station 5 (PS-5) commander, identified the first two suspects as...
