Quezon City (/ˈkeɪzɒn/KAY-zon;Filipino:Lungsod Quezon Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkeːson]), also known to Filipinos by its initials as QC) is the most populous city in the Philippines. It is one of the cities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Quezon City was named after Manuel L. Quezon, secondPresident of the Philippines, who founded the city and developed it to replace the City of Manila as the national capital for 28 years from 1948 to 1976. Quezon City is not located in and should not be confused with Quezon Province, which was also named after the president. It is the largest city in Metro Manila in terms of land area and most populated local government unit in the country.
A major tourism draw to the province is Mount Banahaw. The mountain is surrounded by spiritual mysticism with many cults and religious organizations staying on the mountain. Numerous pilgrims visit the mountain especially during Holy Week.
History
Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The first European to explore the area was Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces.
WDQ 811, which was being driven by security escort, CO1 Cornelio Colalong, accompanied by another security detail, CO1 Leonardo Cabaniero, was on its way to QuezonCity to pick up lawyer Al Perreras, ...
The QuezonCity Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats complaint “for lack of evidence.” ... In a resolution, the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office in a resolution said it finds that the ...
Duterte's two female lawyers, who appeared before Senior Assistant Prosecutor Ulric Badiola, said the former president could not attend because QuezonCity was "very far" from Davao where he is staying.
Six days, 24/7, walang kain, tubig lang (no solid food, just water)," Tolentino told reporters Monday outside the detention building of Celiz and Badoy at the House of Representatives in Batasan, QuezonCity.
Supreme Court (SC) Associate JusticeMaria Filomena Singh urges lawyers in government service to help in the administration of justice “by doing our work faithfu lly and upholding the rule of law.” ... 1 in QuezonCity.
QUEZON City has partnered with the embassy of Switzerland in launching a computer program that will help fight violence against women ...Quezon City MayorJoy Belmonte ... "Quezon City is taking the lead in ...
The lawyer and former lawmaker for QuezonCity said internet access is a fundamental service that must be made available to all Filipinos. “Individuals, communities, and societies can no longer function without going online,” Belmonte said ... ....