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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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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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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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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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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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DOH TACKLES MPOX PREVENTION WITH QC SALONS, SPAS

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa and Acting City Health Officer Dr. Ramona Asuncion DG. Abarquez of Quezon City, together with Department of Health (DOH) and Quezon City health officials and staff visited two establishments recently to discuss mpox prevention as part of preparedness and response measures.  Gruppo Barbero Manila and New York Spa along Timog Avenue […]

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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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ATAYDE TO GOVT: FUND QC FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

With classes being suspended in Quezon City and 16 out of Metro Manila’s 17 local government units due to the threats posed by flooding, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Wednesday urged the national government to fund and implement proposed QC flood control projects intended to address chronic flooding not only […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO DISPLACED QUEZON CITY WORKERS

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team extended vital support to displaced workers in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. “Bawat tulong na ating ipinamamahagi ay isang hakbang patungo sa mas magandang kinabukasan para sa ating mga kababayan. Bisyo ko ang magserbisyo, at ito ay pagpapatuloy ng ating walang sawang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan sa abot ng ating makakaya,” […]