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PAGASA Warns of Dangerous Heat Index in 28 Areas
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PAGASA Warns of Dangerous Heat Index in 28 Areas

PAGASA has issued a warning for dangerous heat index levels across 28 areas in the Philippines, with extreme temperatures expected on May 9-10 and throughout the weekend. Borongan City has already recorded a heat index of 43°C.

Iran Maintains Strait of Hormuz Stance Amid US Blockade
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Iran Maintains Strait of Hormuz Stance Amid US Blockade

Iran has tightened its control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating it will not fully reopen the critical waterway while a US blockade remains in effect. This stance comes amidst ongoing US-Iran tensions, with experts warning of challenging months ahead as both sides test each other.

Southeast Asian Nations Grapple with Fuel Crisis; Philippines Exempts Fuel Trucks from Ban
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Southeast Asian Nations Grapple with Fuel Crisis; Philippines Exempts Fuel Trucks from Ban

Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, are grappling with a severe fuel crisis and rising prices for everyday items as the Middle East conflict disrupts global supply chains. In response, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has exempted trucks carrying fuel and essential goods from coding and bans.

1 dead in Quezon motorcycle crash
Worldinquirer1mo ago

1 dead in Quezon motorcycle crash

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A motorcycle passenger died while the rider was injured after their vehicle skidded on a slippery road early Wednesday, the police said. According to the Quezon police, the incident occurred at around 1 a.m. along the national road in Barangay 9. The driver, identified only as “Justine,” 20, reportedly lost control

3 nabbed in QC over ‘drunken’ shootout stemming from alleged grudge
Worldinquirer2mo ago

3 nabbed in QC over ‘drunken’ shootout stemming from alleged grudge

MANILA, Philippines — Three men were arrested in Quezon City for allegedly exchanging gunfire over a supposed grudge, police said on Monday. Cecilio, 64, and Wenceslao, 42, reportedly ganged up on Christopher, 30, along Kaligtasan Extension in Barangay Holy Spirit on March 4, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) public information chief Maj. Jennifer Gannaban told

Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Migratory bird species increase in Quezon’s Bondoc Peninsula

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR) in the Bondoc Peninsula district of Quezon province recorded an increase in migratory bird species during last month’s Asian Waterbird Census. “Compared to last year, migratory bird species increased from 25 to 29 across the three sites, reflecting seasonal migration patterns,”

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with commuter-friendly P55-M footbridge
Cultureinquirer2mo ago

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with commuter-friendly P55-M footbridge

MANILA, Philippines — The infamous “Mt. Kamuning” in Quezon City has been replaced with a more accessible footbridge. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led on Thursday the inspection of the newly built Kamuning Footbridge and Busway Station project. The President, along with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their son Vinny, scaled the nine-meter high old Kamuning footbridge to

Palace chides Suntay for downplaying Duterte’s death threats vs Marcos
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

Palace chides Suntay for downplaying Duterte’s death threats vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday chided Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks that she had hired a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos  and former Speaker Martin Romualdez were not actual threats. In a briefing on Palace press officer Claire Castro said any

Peasants, workers protest new fuel price hike
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

Peasants, workers protest new fuel price hike

MANILA, Philippines—Rural groups led by peasant group Anakpawis staged a protest at a gasoline station in Quezon City on Tuesday, March 3, as fuel prices rose for the ninth straight week, accusing oil firms of using the escalating Middle East conflict to justify higher pump prices. In a statement, the group warned that oil companies

P2P service providers seek up to 40% fare hike to sustain operations
Businessinquirer2mo ago

P2P service providers seek up to 40% fare hike to sustain operations

MANILA, Philippines — A group of point-to-point (P2P) transport service providers are seeking a 30 to 40-percent increase in their fares before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), citing the rising costs to sustain their operations. The P2P Alliance met with the LTFRB at a public consultation at the latter’s office in Quezon

PhilHealth Expands Free Medicine Program to Quezon Province
Healthinquirer2mo ago

PhilHealth Expands Free Medicine Program to Quezon Province

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (Gamot) program to Quezon Province, offering residents access to free medicines worth up to P20,000 annually.

Include digital infra provisions in PH building bill, Senate urged
Politics2mo ago

Include digital infra provisions in PH building bill, Senate urged

MANILA, Philippines — CitizenWatch Philippines urged the Senate to amend the proposed Philippine Building Act by including digital infrastructure provisions and requiring broadband connectivity “as a standard” in public and private buildings nationwide. In a statement on Wednesday, CitizenWatch co-convenor and former Quezon City Congressman Kit Belmonte said that the pending Senate measure, which aims

Manases Carpio Considers Appeal in Tax Record Case
Businessinquirer10h ago

Manases Carpio Considers Appeal in Tax Record Case

Manases Carpio, husband of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, is reportedly considering an appeal after a Quezon City court dismissed his petition to block a House of Representatives committee regarding his tax records.

Philippines Faces, Experiences 'Danger Level' Heat Index
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Philippines Faces, Experiences 'Danger Level' Heat Index

The Philippine weather agency Pagasa issued warnings for extreme heat, with multiple areas forecast to reach 'danger level' heat indices peaking at 44ºC over several days in early May. Various provinces experienced and were predicted to continue facing high temperatures.

Calabarzon Tricycle Drivers Receive Financial Aid
Politicsinquirer17d ago

Calabarzon Tricycle Drivers Receive Financial Aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance to 4,000 tricycle drivers across the Calabarzon region. This aid aims to support drivers in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’
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Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines warned that banning social media for minors may “displace” harm instead of reducing it. “Blanket bans treat all platforms and all forms of use as inherently harmful,” CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor and former Quezon City 6th District Rep. Kit Belmonte said in a statement on Friday. “This ignores

Suspicious fuel tanker flagged in QC
World1mo ago

Suspicious fuel tanker flagged in QC

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have flagged a fuel tanker after arousing suspicions that it could be delivering gasoline inside a residential area in Quezon City over the weekend.

Brush Fire Burns Grassland on Mt. Banahaw in Quezon
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Brush Fire Burns Grassland on Mt. Banahaw in Quezon

A brush fire broke out atop Mt. Banahaw in Quezon province, Philippines, on Sunday, March 29, burning approximately 1,000 square meters of grassland, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

After QC student’s death, NCDA calls for stronger anti-bullying policy
Cultureinquirer1mo ago

After QC student’s death, NCDA calls for stronger anti-bullying policy

MANILA, Philippines — After the death of an allegedly bullied student with disability in Quezon City, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) called on the government agencies concerned to strengthen their anti-bullying policies. In a statement sent to the Inquirer on Wednesday, the NCDA underscored that bullying is a problem, particularly for students with

Injured bird Brahminy kite finds sanctuary at Pagbilao, Quezon church
Environmentinquirer1mo ago

Injured bird Brahminy kite finds sanctuary at Pagbilao, Quezon church

LUCENA CITY — A bird of prey called Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) that was nursed back to health by church workers and a parish priest has seemingly chosen a Catholic church in Pagbilao, Quezon, as its permanent sanctuary. “We released it and watched it fly away, but it returned and refused to leave,” said parish

Sea Travel Resumes in Northern Quezon After Gale Warning Lifted
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Sea Travel Resumes in Northern Quezon After Gale Warning Lifted

Sea travel in northern Quezon resumed on Saturday afternoon after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) lifted the gale warning. The Philippine Coast Guard had previously halted small-vessel trips due to rough seas.

DOST engineer dies as car falls into ravine in Nueva Vizcaya
Scienceinquirer1mo ago

DOST engineer dies as car falls into ravine in Nueva Vizcaya

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya–A 48-year-old employee of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) died after his car fell into a shallow ravine in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, on Thursday afternoon, police said. Engineer Mark Gil Hizon, DOST supervising science research specialist in Nueva Vizcaya, succumbed to head and body injuries after the agency’s vehicle he was

2 Cordillera activists missing following reported release
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

2 Cordillera activists missing following reported release

BAGUIO CITY — Two individuals arrested during a joint police and military operation in Quezon City have been reported missing, according to the Cordillera Human Rights Alliance (CHRA). In a statement, CHRA said John Silverio Saligbon, also known to peers as John-John or Bonbon, and Jess Gamay have not been seen or heard from for

Man shoots ex-partner dead in Quezon; police probe ‘crime of passion’
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

Man shoots ex-partner dead in Quezon; police probe ‘crime of passion’

MANILA, Philippines — A man allegedly shot his ex-partner dead in Quezon Province in what police are now investigating as a “crime of passion,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. The suspect reportedly killed the victim at his workplace, a clothing shop in Lucena City, on Thursday morning, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said

9 women sue Bong Suntay over ‘lewd’ remarks about Anne Curtis
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

9 women sue Bong Suntay over ‘lewd’ remarks about Anne Curtis

MANILA, Philippines — Nine women, including members of the World March of Women, filed a letter serving as a complaint-affidavit on Friday against Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay, accusing him of violating several laws, such as Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act. The complaint sent to the Office of the Ombudsman stemmed from

DPWH completes expansion of Araneta Avenue drainage system
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

DPWH completes expansion of Araneta Avenue drainage system

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed phases two to five of the drainage system rehabilitation along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to help prevent widespread flooding in the area. During his inspection of the completed project on Wednesday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the work was

Mayon Volcano Eruption Causes Widespread Ashfall, Damage in Philippines
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Mayon Volcano Eruption Causes Widespread Ashfall, Damage in Philippines

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has erupted, covering over 8,500 hectares with ashfall and causing significant crop damage in Albay province. Eight local government units have been placed under a state of calamity, prompting aid efforts for affected residents and workers.

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting
Worldinquirer10d ago

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting

Two individuals were shot and wounded by motorcycle-riding suspects along Timog Avenue in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon. Police found one victim on the road and another inside a car.

LTFRB Suspends UV Express Operations After Fatal Cubao Crash
Worldinquirer18d ago

LTFRB Suspends UV Express Operations After Fatal Cubao Crash

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operations of a UV Express vehicle for 30 days following its involvement in a fatal road crash in Cubao, Quezon City. The agency also summoned the operator and driver for investigation.

Quezon Town Inaugurates First TESDA Center
Cultureinquirer1mo ago

Quezon Town Inaugurates First TESDA Center

The town of Tiaong in Quezon, Philippines, has opened its first Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) school, with 21 students enrolling in the pilot welding course.

Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown
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Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown

A memorandum from President Trump directs officials to ensure all Department of Homeland Security employees, including those in the Coast Guard, FEMA, and CISA, receive pay after going without during a prolonged government shutdown.

Pope Leo XIV Carries Cross at Colosseum Way of the Cross
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Pope Leo XIV Carries Cross at Colosseum Way of the Cross

Pope Leo XIV personally carried the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, marking his first such act as pontiff and reviving a decades-old tradition.

2 dead, 2 hurt in truck-multicab crash in Quezon
Worldinquirer1mo ago

2 dead, 2 hurt in truck-multicab crash in Quezon

LUCENA CITY, Quezon– Two motorists died while two others were injured in a vehicular accident on Wednesday in Pagbilao town, Quezon province. According to a Quezon police report, a truck allegedly lost its brakes while negotiating a downhill stretch of the old zigzag road in Barangay Silangang Malicboy at around 10:15 a.m. The truck driver,

Laguna mayor urges workers to bike, walk to work amid fuel hikes
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Laguna mayor urges workers to bike, walk to work amid fuel hikes

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The mayor of San Pedro City in Laguna province had urged local government employees to walk or ride bicycles to work as fuel prices continue to rise amid tensions in the Middle East. In a memorandum issued on Friday and posted on his Facebook page Saturday, Mayor Art Mercado encouraged

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with pedestrian-friendly footbridge 
Cultureinquirer2mo ago

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with pedestrian-friendly footbridge 

MANILA, Philippines — Pedestrians no longer need to scale “Mt. Kamuning,” the towering footbridge near the corner of Edsa and Kamuning Road in Quezon City, with the opening of the new overpass that is just 5.3 meters high, compared to the old one, which is 9 meters tall. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led

Bomb threat disrupts classes in Lucena public high school
Worldinquirer2mo ago

Bomb threat disrupts classes in Lucena public high school

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The government-run Quezon National High School (QNHS) in Lucena City received a bomb threat on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to inspect the campus and temporarily evacuate those inside, police said. In a spot report, the Philippine National Police in Quezon province said the alleged threat was sent through a chat

Napolcom chief files another case vs vlogger Francis Leo Marcos
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

Napolcom chief files another case vs vlogger Francis Leo Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Vlogger Norman Mangusin, commonly known as Francis Leo Marcos, is facing another criminal case after National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan filed a complaint against him on Tuesday. In a phone interview with reporters, Calinisan detailed that he sued Mangusin before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for unjust vexation and cyberlibel

Manobo tribe holds 17th ‘Sunggod Teh Kamanga’ in Quezon, Bukidnon
Cultureinquirer2mo ago

Manobo tribe holds 17th ‘Sunggod Teh Kamanga’ in Quezon, Bukidnon

QUEZON, Bukidnon — Hundreds of Manobo tribespeople filled the national highway with music, chants and ritual dances on Monday, February 23, as they celebrated the 17th “Sunggod Teh Kamanga,” an annual cultural festival honoring their indigenous heritage and farming traditions. Wearing traditional attire, participants performed ceremonial dances while playing native instruments such as the kuglong