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In a bold move towards enhanced efficiency and environmental sustainability, the Quezon City Government officially launched a centralized vehicle management system. This initiative starts with an impressive fleet of 23 state-of-the-art hybrid vehicles and three commuter vans, designed to meet the diverse transportation needs of various government departments. The new system is set to revolutionize […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of its Pride Month celebration, the Quezon City government inaugurated “Klinika Eastwood”, which will provide comprehensive HIV and STI testing, counseling, and treatment services, among others. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inauguration of the landmark project, the first Private-Public Partnership (PPP) in the country to establish such a facility, together with officials of […]
In line with the city government’s environmental initiatives for energy conservation and reduction, three buildings at the Quezon City Hall are now solar-powered. The Quezon City (QC) Government is extensively implementing the QC Solarization Program this year to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy for all city-owned buildings, hospitals, and schools through the use of solar […]
The Quezon City government has installed 20 additional air quality sensors in strategic areas, enabling the city to have the largest and most extensive air quality monitoring network in the Philippines. Currently, the city has 40 non-reference air quality monitoring sensors and one reference station that measures pollutants such as particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) […]
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, […]
The Quezon City government has procured some P13 million worth of vaccines and antibiotics for the treatment of Pertussis cases, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced recently. Belmonte said the city government purchased more than 3,500 vials of 6-in-1 vaccine, 1,012 bottles of Azithromycin, and 1,000 bottles of Clarithromycin. The vaccines will be given to children 6 […]
In anticipation of the impending El Niño phenomenon in the country, the Quezon City government is taking steps to alleviate its effects following the convening of the QC Task Force El Niño. Spearheading the task force, City Assistant Administrator for Operations Alberto Kimpo has instructed concerned city government departments to implement measures to mitigate the […]