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Quezon City is taking significant steps to integrate digital learning tools into public education through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines, a global nonprofit committed to providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. What began as a small pilot with just 494 students in August 2023 has grown into a citywide program reaching over 62,000 […]
To combat all forms of bullying, the Quezon City Government in partnership with the Department of Education – Schools Division Office of Quezon City (DepEd QC), officially launched a comprehensive anti-bullying campaign covering both public and private schools in the city. The campaign, themed BAD (Bullying at Diskriminasyon) ‘Yan!, aims to increase awareness, encourage reporting, […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Quezon City government will improve active transport infrastructure and establish green spaces as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s directive of creating commuter-focused facilities to ensure safety and mobility of commuters, cyclists and pedestrians. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said expanding and improving bike lanes, PUV stops, and pedestrian […]
In a bold step to protect vulnerable communities, the Quezon City Government has established the QC SAFE Seal—a first-of-its-kind certification program for hotels, inns, and similar establishments committed to preventing human trafficking and exploitation. Launched during the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the initiative underscores the city’s firm commitment to rights-based, inclusive governance. The […]
The Quezon City Government is raising the alarm following a sharp rise in leptospirosis cases, exacerbated by relentless rains and widespread flooding over the past weeks. Based on data from the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) under the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD), the city has breached the epidemic threshold after recording 43 […]
The Quezon City Government has declared a State of Calamity following the severe flooding and destruction brought about by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Council, led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, convened a special session to pass City Resolution SP-10181, s-2025, officially placing the city under a state of […]
Quezon City has made history as the first local government unit in the country to enact a comprehensive Gender-Inclusive Health Ordinance, aimed at providing accessible, respectful, and affirming healthcare services for all—regardless of gender identity or expression. The ordinance, introduced by Councilors Bernard Herrera and Dorothy Delarmente, creates a robust framework for delivering gender-affirming primary […]
Quezon City First District Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Sunday called for a comprehensive, NCR-wide flood management strategy following days of heavy rainfall that inundated many parts of Metro Manila.“The flooding we’ve seen in recent days makes one thing very clear: this is not just a QC District 1 problem, this is not just […]
The Quezon City Government has become a leading choice for senior high school and college students for their on-the-job training (OJT), thanks to the Quezon City Internship Program launched in 2022. Since its inception, QCIP has attracted 1,950 student applicants, underscoring the city’s growing reputation as a dynamic training ground for future professionals. Quezon City […]
Residents of Quezon City battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have greater access to life-saving treatment with the opening of the city’s second dialysis facility, located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH). “Chronic kidney disease is a growing public concern in the country,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “We hope that by […]