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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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Arts & Culture Festivals Food, Health & Fitness

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 […]

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Politics

33 GROUPS BAG 2024 QC GREEN AWARDS

Thirty-three (33) awardees from barangays, schools, hospitals, businesses, Sangguniang Kabataan, and youth-based organizations, were recognized in the 2024 Quezon City Green Awards.  From cultivating urban farms to fostering community resilience, this year’s awardees showcased how multi-sectoral and whole-of-city approach plays a crucial role in mitigating and adapting to the inevitable effects of the climate crisis.  […]

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Politics

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 TO ROLL OUT E-BUSES FOR FREE RIDES

As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet of QCity Buses. The modern electric buses have a 41-seating capacity with ample space to accommodate standing passengers.  These are also equipped with wheelchair ramps to support the […]

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Politics

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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Politics

QC LAUNCHES ‘TANGGAL BARA, IWAS BAHA’ PROGRAM

With the rainy season in full swing, the Quezon City local government has launched the “Tanggal Bara, Iwas Baha” Program, tapping the city’s 142 barangays to augment the flood mitigation efforts of both the city and national governments. Under the program, Mayor Joy Belmonte has directed barangays to prioritize the clean-up of clogged drainage systems, […]

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Politics

QC GOV’T, NINJA VAN AGREE TO AID LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Quezon City government and tech-enabled express logistics company Ninja Van Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend vital support to the city’s local businesses, particularly those in e-commerce.  The MOU was signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte and Jose Alvin Perez and Sabina Lopez-Vergara, Country Head and Chief Commercial Officer for the […]