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QC LINES UP EVENTS FOR NAT’L WOMEN’S MONTH

The Quezon City government has lined up various activities for its National Women’s Month celebration, which carries the theme “Gender Equality for an Inclusive Society”. The city government’s celebration was highlighted by Mayor Joy Belmonte’s State of the Women Address (SOWA). For the entire month, the Quezon City Protection Center (QCPC) will provide free PAP […]

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QC GOV’T ACTIVATES TRANSPORT STRIKE ACTION PLAN

In anticipation of the week-long transport strike, the Quezon City government has crafted an action plan to assist commuters who may be affected by the lack of public transportation. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the city’s Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD) will place Quezon City Bus Service bus units on standby for possible deployment […]

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QC TRAFFIC VIOLATORS CAN NOW PAY PENALTIES ONLINE

The Quezon City government has established an online system for the payment of the Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR), making it easier for traffic and ordinance violators to settle their fines, according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Mas madali at mabilis nang magbayad ng multa ngayon sa tulong ng ating online payment system na makikita sa official […]

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QC GOV’T GIVES FINANCIAL AID TO 8,000 PWDS

The Quezon City government aims to register 8,000 beneficiaries in its Persons with Disability Social Welfare Assistance Program this year. According to the QC Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), the city has initially enrolled 700 PWD beneficiaries in the program that grants a P1,500 quarterly subsidy to qualified indigent PWD QCitizens for one year. […]

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QC TO HOST 1ST MARKET ONE-STOP-SHOP SYSTEM IN PH

The Quezon City Government will jumpstart this month the country’s first Market One-Stop-Shop (MOSS) system at Murphy Market. MOSS, a project of the Market Development and Administration Department (MDAD), will initially cover the digital and simplified process of market registration and permit application for QCitizen market owners, vendors, and stall owners in its eight city-owned […]

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MENTAL HEALTH A TOP PRIORITY IN QC, SAYS BELMONTE

Amidst recent reports of increasing numbers of students being diagnosed with mental health illnesses and those committing suicide, the Quezon City local government has boosted its efforts in creating programs to assist individuals seeking help and to curb the rise in cases.  Deped Assistant Secretary Dex Galvan earlier bared during the Senate hearing that during […]

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PRC FIREFIGHTERS LAUDED FOR QC FIRE RESPONSE

On February 1st, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) firefighting teams from the PRC National Headquarters responded to a big fire that reached the 3rd alarm in Brgy. Masambong in Quezon City and rescued four members of the Ceazar family. The Ceazar family found themselves trapped in their own homes as the fire ravaged a compound where […]

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BOOST SECURITY IN QC SCHOOLS – BELMONTE

Stricter security measures will be implemented in all Quezon City public learning institutions following the fatal stabbing of a junior high school student by his classmate at Culiat High School. Mayor Joy Belmonte issued this order during a consultative meeting with key officials of various city departments and stakeholders, including the Quezon City Police District […]

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DILG LAUDS QC’S FIGHT VS HUMAN TRAFFICKING, VAWC

The Quezon City government started the year on a high note as it garnered another accolade, this time for its efforts to combat human trafficking and violence against women and children. In a letter, Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin informed Mayor Joy Belmonte that the […]

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QC UNIVERSITY GETS ACCREDITATION FOR 4 PROGRAMS

Four programs of the local government-run Quezon City University (QCU) have received Level 1 Accreditation from the Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) following a rigorous accreditation process. The four programs include Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and […]