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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Quezon City government has extended service hours to QCitizens from 7am to 5pm as it implements a modified work schedule to help ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the city government is abiding by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 24-08, mandating local government units to adopt a 7am to […]
The Quezon City government has bagged two accolades at the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, including a gold award for its innovative official website. Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the local government’s official website captured a Gold Stevie after topping the Innovation in Government Websites category. “Napakalaking pagkilala ito para sa pagsisikap nating mabilis na […]
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 […]