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DTI SEIZES P300K WORTH OF ILLEGAL VAPE IN QC

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Fair-Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) seized vape units worth P302,300 through focused enforcement operations in Quezon City recently. The enhanced monitoring led by the DTI-FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip Sawali revealed that out of the 20 monitored retail firms, 7 non-compliant firms were issued with Notice of Violation (NOV), mandating them to submit […]

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BELMONTE DECLARES PERTUSSIS OUTBREAK IN QC

QC Mayor Joy Belmonte along with the City Health Department – Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division has declared a Pertussis outbreak as cases continue to rise in the city. Belmonte also assured the public that the city government is already mobilizing its assets and resources to stop the spread of the disease. “There is no […]

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Government

DOH BRINGS ‘TARA, KONSULTAYO’ HEALTH FAIR TO QC

The Department of Health (DOH) brings Tara, KonsulTayo! National Health Fair, an open and free health caravan for all age groups, at Liwasang Aurora in Quezon City Memorial Circle recently to promote health and primary care and empower Filipinos with a proactive approach towards healthcare. Guided by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr.’s health directives as […]

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MALE QC GOV’T WORKERS JOIN VIOLENCE VS WOMEN DRIVE

In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the Quezon City Government (QC) led the mass pledge of commitment of more than 11,000 male QCitizens in support of the Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) movement. Spearheaded by the Office of the City Mayor with Gender and Development (GAD) Council Office, at least 4,000 Quezon […]

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QC FORMS TASK FORCE TO COUNTER EL NIÑO EFFECTS

In anticipation of the impending El Niño phenomenon in the country, the Quezon City government is taking steps to alleviate its effects following the convening of the QC Task Force El Niño. Spearheading the task force, City Assistant Administrator for Operations Alberto Kimpo has instructed concerned city government departments to implement measures to mitigate the […]

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LEGARDA GIVES 1,400 QC RESIDENTS LIVELIHOOD AID

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda provided P30 million to around 1,400 Quezon City residents through the DOLE Kabuhayan program. “Lubos kaming naniniwala na ang aming iniabot ay makatutulong upang makadagdag sa kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang nangangailangan nito,” Legarda said. “With our livelihood assistance, we give them an opportunity to help them dig themselves […]

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Food, Health & Fitness Politics

PH BAGS MOST NUMBER OF PORK DISHES WORLD RECORD

The Philippines led by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) has successfully set a new world record for the most number of pork dishes on display. With a total of 313 pork dishes from various individuals, restaurants, and schools, the country clinched the Guinness Record during NatFed’s Hog Festival kick-off program in Gateway […]

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Arts & Culture

GUINNESS BID AT QC FOR MOST NUMBER OF PORK DISHES

In line with the National Pig Day Celebration, the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) will attempt to set a Guinness Record for the most number of pork dishes on display and to be served afterwards. The world record attempt will serve as a kick-off event of the organization’s five-day Hog Festival in Cubao, […]

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QUEZON CITY JOINS ‘OASIS SCHOOLYARDS’ PROGRAM

Quezon City, a champion of climate action and resilience, has committed to transforming schoolyards into green, community spaces that are resilient to both heatwaves and flooding. The city has joined the new ‘OASIS Schoolyards’ program in the Philippines, jointly launched by Resilient Cities Network and Temasek Foundation, in order to improve educational quality for Filipino […]

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MEDICAL MISSIONS HELP 8,000 QC RESIDENTS

A total of 7,967 indigent residents have benefited from the simultaneous medical missions spearheaded by the Philippine Medical Society of Northeast Florida Inc. (PMSNFI) in partnership with the Quezon City government in all six districts of Quezon City recently. “Buong puso tayong nagpapasalamat sa Philippine Medical Society of Northeast Florida Inc. sa kanilang ibinigay na […]