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Philippine Police Arrest Three Alleged LTO Fixers
Politicsinquirer3d ago

Philippine Police Arrest Three Alleged LTO Fixers

The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) announced the arrest of three individuals accused of being Land Transportation Office (LTO) fixers in Manila and Quezon City.

Court dismisses P1-B civil case against QC Rep. Vargas
Worldinquirer7d ago

Court dismisses P1-B civil case against QC Rep. Vargas

A local court in the Philippines has dismissed a P1-billion civil suit filed against Quezon City Representative Patrick Michael Vargas, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the complaint which alleged his involvement in anomalous flood control projects.

Man Arrested for Diesel Theft in Quezon City
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Man Arrested for Diesel Theft in Quezon City

A man was apprehended in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, for allegedly stealing P2,000 worth of diesel from a vehicle. Police spotted him suspiciously climbing out of a garage.

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting
Worldinquirer2mo 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
Worldinquirer2mo 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.

Peasants, workers protest new fuel price hike
Politicsinquirer4mo 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

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Quezon City
Worldinquirermyjoyonline4d ago2 sources

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Quezon City

Heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon led to significant flooding in several areas of Quezon City. Concerns have been raised about preventing future fatalities due to such weather events.

Quezon City Launches Citywide Kidney Screening Program
Healthinquirer4d ago

Quezon City Launches Citywide Kidney Screening Program

The Quezon City government in the Philippines, in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, has initiated a citywide kidney screening and awareness program to facilitate early detection of chronic kidney disease among residents.

Jinggoy Estrada's Arraignment Postponed, Returns to Jail
PoliticsAPstraits-timesRappler+2inquirerphilstar1mo ago5 sources

Jinggoy Estrada's Arraignment Postponed, Returns to Jail

Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada's arraignment for graft and plunder charges, alongside Manuel Bonoan, was postponed by the Sandiganbayan to June 4, leading to his return to jail after nine years. Advocacy groups have called for an end to special privileges for high-profile detainees like Estrada.

Manases Carpio Considers Appeal in Tax Record Case
Businessinquirer1mo 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.

Mayon Volcano Eruption Causes Widespread Ashfall, Damage in Philippines
Worldiefimeridainquirerphilstar2mo ago3 sources

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.

After QC student’s death, NCDA calls for stronger anti-bullying policy
Cultureinquirer3mo 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

3 nabbed in QC over ‘drunken’ shootout stemming from alleged grudge
Worldinquirer3mo 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

9 women sue Bong Suntay over ‘lewd’ remarks about Anne Curtis
Politicsinquirer4mo 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

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with commuter-friendly P55-M footbridge
Cultureinquirer4mo 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
Politicsinquirer4mo 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

Include digital infra provisions in PH building bill, Senate urged
Politics4mo 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

INC Rally Moves to Manila, Causes Road Closures and Class Suspensions
Worldinquirerphilstar4d ago2 sources

INC Rally Moves to Manila, Causes Road Closures and Class Suspensions

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally, which began on EDSA, moved to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila for its third day, drawing thousands of participants. The relocation prompted road closures, class suspensions in Manila, and a heightened alert for police and disaster response teams.

Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’
Cultureiefimeridainquirer2mo ago2 sources

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
World3mo 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.

2 Cordillera activists missing following reported release
Politicsinquirer3mo 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

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with pedestrian-friendly footbridge 
Cultureinquirer4mo 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

Napolcom chief files another case vs vlogger Francis Leo Marcos
Politicsinquirer4mo 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

DPWH completes expansion of Araneta Avenue drainage system
Environmentinquirer4mo 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