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19 FEMALE QC JAIL INMATES GET COLLEGE DIPLOMAS

Nineteen female graduates earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship under the Quezon City government’s “No Woman Left Behind” program for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The graduation ceremony, held at Camp Karingal, was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, Gender and Development Council Secretary Janete Oviedo, QC Jail […]

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BELMONTE AMONG 50 FORBES SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte’s efforts against climate change have been recognized anew as she was named by Forbes as one of its inaugural 50 Sustainability Leaders.  Belmonte made it to the prestigious list alongside fellow C40 Cities members—Mayors Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; Anne Hidalgo of Paris, France; and Michelle Wu of Boston—as […]

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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 […]

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QC UNVEILS FIRST NET-ZERO HOME IN PH

The Quezon City government and sustainable housing startup BillionBricks unveiled the country’s first net-zero home as part of efforts to promote affordable and sustainable housing solutions. Mayor Joy Belmonte witnessed the unveiling of the first net-zero home, dubbed Sienna Net-Zero Model House, at the BillionBricks Experience Center in Barangay Bagong Silangan. “Kahanga-hanga ang ganitong teknolohiya […]

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QC GOV’T HOSTS CREATIVITY FESTIVAL AUGUST 23-24

MAKI+Fiesta, a groundbreaking festival dedicated to celebrating free expression, democracy, and the creative economy, will take place on August 23-24 at the University of the Philippines Diliman.  This two-day event will bring together a diverse array of esteemed media leaders, artists, storytellers, content creators, and innovators to engage in their shared values for truth and […]

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BELMONTE OPENS MORE SLOTS FOR QC SCHOLARS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expanded the city’s scholarship program, with scholars set to receive higher financial grants. Since assuming office in 2019, Belmonte’s administration has supported 31,120 scholars, reflecting her steadfast commitment to provide every QCitizen with sustainable educational opportunities. “Hangad natin na mas paigtingin ang mga programa ng lungsod na may pangmatagalang […]

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143 QUEZON CITY SCHOOLS OPEN FOR 2024 SCHOOL YEAR

A total of 143 public elementary and high schools in Quezon City joined the opening of classes recently. Several public schools, however, deferred their opening of classes in the aftermath of Typhoon Carina, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced. Based on Division Memorandum No. 778, Series of 2024, Belmonte stated that classes in 15 public elementary and […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS ‘KLINIKA EASTWOOD’ HIV CARE CLINIC

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 […]

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QC GOV’T: MORE SOLAR-POWERED CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS

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 […]

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FRASCO, BELMONTE DISCUSS QMC TRANSFORMATION

In a move towards urban redevelopment, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco at the DOT Central Office in Makati City. The meeting tackled the city government’s proposal to transform the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) into a vibrant green haven for public enjoyment and cultural enrichment. The redevelopment of the […]