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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. […]
In recognition of her dedication and commitment as a public servant, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been feted anew as the regional winner and semifinalist in the national level for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award. Belmonte, along with her father, former mayor and House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, received the award from Civil Service Commission […]
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, […]
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) […]
Renegade Limpin from Barangay Paltok emerged as the champion of the first edition of “RETASHOW: QC’s Catwalk to Sustainability,” a city-led sustainable fashion show. “As trailblazers of sustainable fashion, we hope that the City Government can always count on you to use your platforms for sustainability.” Limpin bested 19 other designers, who had showcased their talent […]
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 […]
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed the ordinance passed by the city council that will require restaurants, fast food chains, and other food establishments operating within the city to publish the number of calories of food items on their menu. In a media briefing held at Quezon City Hall, the City Government, led by […]
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 […]
A total of 7,967 indigent residents have benefited from the simultaneous medical missions spearheaded by the Philippine Medical Society of Northeast Florida Inc. (PMSNFI) in partnership with the Quezon City government in all six districts of Quezon City recently. “Buong puso tayong nagpapasalamat sa Philippine Medical Society of Northeast Florida Inc. sa kanilang ibinigay na […]
The Quezon City government is ready to extend assistance to small scale retailers who will be affected by the mandated rice price ceiling. Mayor Joy Belmonte said qualified retailers may avail of any one of its assistance programs for small business owners, in order for them to remain operational. “Gagawa tayo ng paraan na sila ay […]