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QC GOV’T BOOSTS FIGHT VS CERVICAL CANCER

True to its commitment to eliminate cervical cancer, the Quezon City Government further strengthens its community-based cervical cancer screening program in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and Jhpiego Philippines. By February, high-performance Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing will be offered for FREE to female QCitizens through selected SouthStar Drug outlets and the QC […]

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QC ADDS 8 ELECTRIC BUSES TO QCITY BUS SERVICE

To further its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has recently rolled out eight electric bus units in one of its routes. The electric buses are running in Route 1 of the QCity Bus Service, which travels from Quezon City Hall to Cubao and vice versa. Each unit […]

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QC GOV’T: RESPONSIBLY POST CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Ahead of the official election campaign season, the Quezon City Government reminds the public and aspiring and incumbent public officials to be responsible in putting up their political banners and tarpaulins in the City. “Bilang mga public servant at mga nagnanais pumasok sa gobyerno, kailangan nating sumunod sa mga patakaran ng pamahalaan. Irespeto natin ang […]

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QC GOV’T’S QC BRO PROGRAM BAGS GALING POOK AWARD

The Quezon City government earned back-to-back accolades from the Galing Pook Awards and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). “Tayo’y nagpapasalamat sa mga napakahalagang pagkilala na iginawad sa ating siyudad nitong mga nakaraang araw,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “Ang mga parangal na ito’y matibay na patunay na epektibo ang mga ginagawa nating programa […]

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QC GIVES FREE MAMMOGRAMS ON BREAST CANCER MONTH

The Quezon City Government continues to intensify its cancer initiatives, as part of the city’s celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. QCitizens can avail of free clinical breast examinations and mammograms for women ages 50 years old and above. All 66 health centers offer these services all year round from Mondays to Fridays, 8 AM […]

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QC IS DTI’S OVERALL MOST COMPETITIVE LGU IN PH

The Quezon City Government clinched five awards, including the prestigious Overall Most Competitive Local Government Unit under the Highly Urbanized Category, from the Creative Cities and Municipalities Congress 2024 organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The city government secured high spots in the categories of Overall Most Competitive Local Government Unit, Most […]

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QC TO HOST C40 CITIES REGIONAL ACADEMY

Quezon City takes the lead in addressing the climate crisis in Southeast Asia, as it is set to host this year’s C40’s Southeast Asia UCAP CAI Programme’s Regional Academy. In August, city officials, policymakers, and municipal delegates from Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Johannesburg, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; and Quezon City […]

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QC HOLDS ‘GRADUATION RIGHTS’ FOR ‘RAINBOW’ GRADS

A total of 394 members of the LGBTQIA+ community took center stage as they joined the Quezon City government’s special “Graduation Rights” at the QCX Quezon Memorial Circle. Mayor Joy Belmonte spearheaded the ceremony, one of the special activities of the local government for its 85th anniversary and the celebration of Pride Month. The event was […]

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QUEZON CITY IS READY FOR LA NIÑA – BELMONTE

The Quezon City government, led by its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), has declared its readiness for the typhoon season, with the country expected to experience 13 to 16 storms this year. Zero casualty remains the city government’s target according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Nakahanda na ang lahat ng ating mga kailangan para […]

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‘SMART BACKPACK’ WINS QC STUDENT STARTUP CONTEST

A “smart backpack” system startup idea that revolutionizes maternal healthcare systems and empowers rural women and healthcare workers was named the best among this year’s StartUp QC Student Competition finalists, clinching the P100,000 grand prize. The Quezon City Government awarded a total of 27 outstanding student teams (out of 39 finalists) that have submitted their […]