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<p>MANILA — The Department of Health on Sunday, March 1, launched its “PinaSigla KalyeSugan: Car-Free Sunday &amp; Healthy Market” initiative during Quezon City’s Car-Free Sunday along Tomas Morato Avenue.</p><p>A portion of Tomas Morato from Scout Rallos to Scout Limbaga was closed to vehicles until 10 a.m. as part of the city government’s regular car-free program, giving residents space for wellness activities.</p><p>The DOH rolled out free health services during the event, including HIV testing, blood sugar screening, and dental check-ups.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2024/12/8/qc-launches-car-free-sunday-morning-initiative-on-part-of-tomas-morato-1312">QC launches car-free Sunday morning initiative on part of Tomas Morato</a></div><div><br/></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:560px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;text-align:center"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:560px;height:316px;display:block;flex-grow:1" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2027929037151297697&amp;lang=en&amp;maxWidth=560px&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring&amp;sessionId=a1cb49573b9b50e63a729c78a2770ee0a3504f2b&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" data-tweet-id="2027929037151297697"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><p>A Kadiwa market was also set up, offering vegetables and fruits to promote healthier food choices.</p><p>According to the agency, the initiative aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle not only among residents in the Tomas Morato area and Quezon City, but also among other Filipinos.</p><p>The DOH also pledged continued support for similar activities.</p><p>Among those who joined was first-year Quezon City University student James Kenneth Estrella.</p><p>“Pumunta kami dito para makidalo sa activity, makisama,” he said.</p><p>He added that activities like this help raise awareness about one’s health status.</p><p>“Siguro po para sa awareness at malaman na rin yung status po ng katawan namin,” he said.</p><p>Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte acknowledged that when the city first began closing roads for car-free Sundays, some business owners were hesitant.</p><p>“Dati-rati po, marami pong ayaw sumuporta na isara ang kalsada. Natatakot ang mga negosyo na baka mawalan sila ng kita kapag sinara sa umaga. Pero the opposite happened,” she said.</p><p>Belmonte noted that increased foot traffic eventually helped businesses.</p><p>“Dahil marami pong pumunta rito to take advantage of the opportunity to exercise, to breathe clean air, and to bond with their community, ay mas lalong lumakas po ang mga negosyo,” she said.</p><p>She said the city now plans to expand the program.</p><p>“Because of that, we have decided to close more car-free streets all over Quezon City. Antabayan po ninyo yan,” she added.</p><p>Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, meanwhile, said several local government units in Metro Manila have implemented similar initiatives.</p><p>“Tumutulong lang kami sa mga LGU sa Metro Manila. Ang dami nang nagpatupad nito. Dito sa Morato, Quezon City. Roxas Boulevard, matagal na sa Maynila. Tapos yung sa Pasig. Meron din sa Makati doon sa Ayala,” he said.</p><p>Herbosa expressed hope that more services would be offered in car-free areas, including healthier food options.</p><p>“Ang gusto natin, dumami pa yung mga services don. Sana nga yung mga pagkaing binebenta dun, healthy din kagaya dito,” he said.</p><p>“Ang advantage ng open spaces, walang kotse. That means wala kang carbon monoxide, well, makaka-inhale kayo ng fresh air,” Herbosa added.</p><p>It&#x27;s never too late to start your running journey, says RUNRIO founder</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/20/makati-s-car-free-sundays-adds-new-sports-ahead-of-anniversary-1700">Makati’s Car-Free Sundays adds new sports ahead of anniversary</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yEy2fNzMxhw?si=wqu8VDPJqg4LLeWu" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 1, launched its “PinaSigla KalyeSugan: Car-Free Sunday &amp; Healthy Market” initiative during Quezon City’s Car-Free Sunday along Tomas Morato Avenue.</p>

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 1, launched its “PinaSigla KalyeSugan: Car-Free Sunday & Healthy Market” initiative during Quezon City’s Car-Free Sunday along Tomas Morato Avenue.

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QC car-free Sunday hosts launch of DOH’s ‘PinaSigla KalyeSugan’

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Published Mar 01, 2026 02:51 PM PHT

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