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The number of urban farms in Quezon City under the “Joy of Urban Farming Program” saw a dramatic jump in the second half of 2023, increasing from 754 in June to 1,026 in December, according to the Quezon City government. “This is a most welcome development, especially in addressing food security in our communities,” said […]
The Quezon City government has partnered with leading digital solutions Globe Group to provide senior QCitizens with an avenue to learn the digital landscape ropes via the “Teach Me How To Digi” #SeniorDigizen Learning Session. During the recent event at the Skydome, SM North Edsa, Mayor Joy Belmonte said the event helped the city’s elderly […]
After two successful cohorts, the Quezon City Government is expanding its StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students this 2024. The program aims to develop the innovative business ideas of the youth through financial grants and mentorship sessions. “Through this competition, we can develop the potential and skills of our students and help […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team, in a concerted effort with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, extended vital support to the underserved communities in Quezon City. The endeavor is part of Go and Belmonte’s ongoing holiday outreach program, aptly named “Pamaskong Handog”. This particular initiative represents a continuation of their committed assistance efforts, which took place on December […]
The Quezon City Government has recorded a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city, raising the red status alert in its COVID-19 early warning system. In June 2022, the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) has devised an early warning system to monitor cases, analyze trends, and recommend necessary measures to prevent outbreak. Based on […]
The Quezon City government garnered several awards from various public and private agencies for its efforts in pushing for sustainable alternative transportation and providing safe bike lanes for all. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized Mayor Joy Belmonte as one of the Notable Public […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) newly-formed strike force conducted sidewalk and road clearing operations against illegally parked vehicles on different areas covered by Mabuhay Lanes in Quezon City. The operation is part of the agency’s continual work to sustain the unhampered flow of vehicles along Mabuhay Lanes and to apprehend motorists that illegally park […]
In response to the alarming rise in numbers of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) cases in the Philippines, the Quezon City Government has joined forces with the Mission Alliance Philippines (MAP), the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA), the Philippine Children’s Ministries Network (PCMN), Plan International Pilipinas, […]
To further encourage collaboration with businesses in providing services for QCitizens especially the marginalized sectors, Mayor Joy Belmonte has signed an ordinance giving incentives to private entities supporting the priority programs of the city government. Through City Ordinance SP-3213, S-2023, introduced by District 3 Councilor Wency Lagumbay, the city will issue a tax credit certificate […]
The Quezon City government’s relentless efforts to further enhance the city’s business climate received another boost during the 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) presented Quezon City with the 2023 Most Business-Friendly local government unit (LGU) Award-City Level 1A under the Highly Urbanized […]