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There is a need to make residents of Novaliches, especially the youth, realize the historical role their district had played during the fight for Philippine independence from Spain in the 1890s. Rep. Alfred Vargas of Quezon City’s 5th District (Novaliches area) made this observation after he was told about the history of a century-old tree […]
Quezon City Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo slammed as ‘uncalled for’ the description made by singer and actress Regine Velasquez of Barangay Payatas, which the singer described as ‘mabaho’ (smelly) in a recent social media post. Castelo, who represents District 2 which covers Payatas, said Velasquez is probably not updated on the currest status of Payatas. “We do hope […]
Newly-elected Quezon City Councilor Winnie Castelo yesterday rallied his colleagues in the City Council for the immediate, deliberate and speedy passage of the supplemental budget being pushed by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.Castelo, who represents Quezon City’s District 2, said the supplemental budget will help sustain and realize the pet projects and pro-people programs of […]
“Be prepared for bold and sweeping reforms in the days to come.”This was the assessment of former Quezon City Representative and now Councilor Winnie Castelo on the early weeks of the administration of Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Instead of hurrying, our mayor is gathering data first before making policy directions.” While other mayors in the metropolis […]
Straight from Bangkok, Thailand where supported President Rodrigo Duterte in the opening of the 34th ASEAN Summit, Senator-elect Bong Go rushed to aid the 50 families affected by a fire in Quezon City. A total of 120 residents whose houses were razed by fire that struck Barangay San Roque on June 19 were forced to […]
The one week extension on the closure of the Tandang Sora flyover in Quezon City has enabled authorities to make the needed traffic rerouting and the installation of U-turn slots to allow for a smooth flow of traffic. On the instance of Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie […]
Above and beyond the years they have lived are the countless contributions they have given to their families and our communities. This according to Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Winnie Castelo, after the House Committee on Senior Citizens approved additional benefits and privileges for senior citizens at a hearing held yesterday. Castelo, who filed House […]
Former Special Adviser to the President (SAP) Bong Go is pushing for the creation of permanent and strategically-located evacuation centers so that government buildings such as schools will no longer be used to shelter those who will be displaced by calamities and disasters. The former top Presidential adviser said the creation of permanent evacuation centers […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has imposed a P25,000 fine against a contractor in the Metro Rail Transit Line-7 (MRT-7) project for causing a traffic gridlock along the Elliptical Road and North Avenue in Quezon City. The MMDA issued a notice of violation to EEI Corp. for failing to inform the agency that two […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go led the launching of the newest Malasakit Center at the Lung Center of the Philippines in Quezon City. “Tuloy-tuloy po itong programang ito, wala po kaming limit as long as kaya ng gobyerno ang mag lagay ng Malasakit Center sa mga ospital (The program is continuous, […]