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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

3 nabbed in QC over ‘drunken’ shootout stemming from alleged grudge
Worldinquirer1mo 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
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

‘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

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

Group warns social media ban for minors may ‘displace, not reduce harm’
Cultureiefimeridainquirer25d 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
World29d 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
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

‘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

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

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

Two Wounded in Quezon City Road Shooting
Worldinquirer7d 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
Worldinquirer15d 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
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