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QC GOV’T, DOH MARK HEART, CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

In observance of the National Heart Month and National Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Health and the Quezon City Government provided free comprehensive health and wellness assessment services for residents of Barangay Loyola Heights through the PuroKalusugan. PuroKalusugan ensures that every resident receives the best healthcare services they deserve. “A healthier city starts with […]

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Government

DTI, DA CHIEFS INSPECT COMMONWEALTH MARKET

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) inspected wet and dry market goods at the Commonwealth Public Market recently. The joint effort seeks to ensure fair pricing for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu […]

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QC GOV’T ACQUIRES QUEZON BUST MADE BY TOLENTINO

The Quezon City Government has acquired a historic bust of former President and Quezon City Founding Father Manuel L. Quezon, created by National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino. Measuring about 22 cm in height, 9 cm in width, and 11 cm in length, the sculpture was previously listed at auction under the title “A Bust […]

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BELMONTE SIGNS IRR FOR QC ‘CALORIE COUNT’ LAW

Quezon City restaurants are one step closer to displaying calorie counts in their menus as Mayor Joy Belmonte officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the city’s calorie labeling ordinance.  This means that starting December 2025, food establishments with five or more branches in Quezon City will display calorie counts in their menus […]

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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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QUEZON CITY JOINS RESILIENT CITIES NETWORK

Quezon City, the most populous city in the Philippines with more than 3 million inhabitants, has joined the Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities). The move is a commitment from the city leadership to enhance the resilience of a city that anticipates facing a growing number of shocks and stresses in the coming years. The city is […]

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Government

DA, DTI HOLD 1st JOINT MARKET MONITORING IN QC

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted their first joint market monitoring this year in Quezon City to survey supply and prices of essential agricultural commodities during the post-holiday season. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque led the Special Joint Market Monitoring […]

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QC CAR-FREE SUNDAYS TO CONTINUE – BELMONTE

The Quezon City Government will be continuing its “Car-Free, Carefree Sundays” along Tomas Morato Avenue, a monthly event dedicated to promoting active mobility and creating a safe, open space for residents and visitors to enjoy recreational activities. Based on Ordinance N. SP-3345, S-2024, a portion of Tomas Morato Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic giving […]

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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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MAGINHAWA ARTS AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2024: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, CUISINE, AND COMMUNITY

Following the phenomenal success of the 2023 Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival, which saw over 40,000 highly excited visitors and generated over PhP 2,000,000 for local merchants, the Maginhawa Food Community is proud to announce an even bigger event this year on December 7, 2024. This year’s festival promises to be a grand celebration of […]