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As Earth Day approaches, Quezon City expresses its commitment to fighting plastic pollution by unveiling an art installation crafted from single-use plastics that are banned in the city. Named “The Wave of Change,” the 12-feet art exhibit is made from plastic straws, a material already disallowed in Quezon City, along with other single-use plastic bags, […]
Over 22,000 QCitizens were screened for breast cancer by the Quezon City Health Department in celebration of Women’s Month last March. A total of 22,476 women from the city’s six districts were screened, 146 of whom were positive for breast mass. Eight residents were referred to the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) for surgery and […]
QC Mayor Joy Belmonte along with the City Health Department – Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division has declared a Pertussis outbreak as cases continue to rise in the city. Belmonte also assured the public that the city government is already mobilizing its assets and resources to stop the spread of the disease. “There is no […]
Quezon City, a champion of climate action and resilience, has committed to transforming schoolyards into green, community spaces that are resilient to both heatwaves and flooding. The city has joined the new ‘OASIS Schoolyards’ program in the Philippines, jointly launched by Resilient Cities Network and Temasek Foundation, in order to improve educational quality for Filipino […]
The number of urban farms in Quezon City under the “Joy of Urban Farming Program” saw a dramatic jump in the second half of 2023, increasing from 754 in June to 1,026 in December, according to the Quezon City government. “This is a most welcome development, especially in addressing food security in our communities,” said […]
The Quezon City government has partnered with leading digital solutions Globe Group to provide senior QCitizens with an avenue to learn the digital landscape ropes via the “Teach Me How To Digi” #SeniorDigizen Learning Session. During the recent event at the Skydome, SM North Edsa, Mayor Joy Belmonte said the event helped the city’s elderly […]
After two successful cohorts, the Quezon City Government is expanding its StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students this 2024. The program aims to develop the innovative business ideas of the youth through financial grants and mentorship sessions. “Through this competition, we can develop the potential and skills of our students and help […]
The Quezon City Government has recorded a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city, raising the red status alert in its COVID-19 early warning system. In June 2022, the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) has devised an early warning system to monitor cases, analyze trends, and recommend necessary measures to prevent outbreak. Based on […]
The Quezon City government garnered several awards from various public and private agencies for its efforts in pushing for sustainable alternative transportation and providing safe bike lanes for all. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized Mayor Joy Belmonte as one of the Notable Public […]
The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Quezon City HIV ordinance highlighted the celebration of World AIDS Day at Quezon Memorial Circle. With the theme “Strength in Solidarity, Together for QC Zero in 2030. Bahagi ka ng Solusyon!”, Mayor Joy Belmonte rallied other local government units to prioritize AIDS-related services and […]