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QC HONORS CITY GOV’T EMPLOYEES, GROUPS

The Quezon City Government honored 15 outstanding individuals and organizations whose achievements and service have helped strengthen communities and advance inclusive development at the 24th Manuel Luis Quezon Gawad Parangal at the Theater at QC MICE Center. With the theme “Pagkilala sa Kahusayan, Pagbibigay-Inspirasyon sa Kinabukasan,” the ceremony celebrated contributions across education, community development, public […]

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QC GOV’T MAKES BFP PERMIT PROCESSING EASIER

Business owners in Quezon City can look forward to less repetitive data entry, more coordinated permit processing, and clearer payment tracking as the city pioneers the integration of its online business permit system with the Bureau of Fire Protection’s (BFP) Fire Safety Inspection System (FSIS). As the pilot city and first local government to integrate […]

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QC GOV’T EXPANDS ACCESS TO DOXYCYCLINE

The Quezon City Government is expanding access to doxycycline across the city to strengthen leptospirosis prevention and ensure that residents exposed to floodwaters can receive timely intervention. Under the enhanced system, doxycycline will be made available not only in health centers but also through QC Action Offices, designated outreach sites, and accessible community spaces such […]

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QC CONVERTS OPEN SPACES INTO FLOOD CONTROL INFRA

Quezon City is turning open spaces into working flood-control infrastructure, as the newly inaugurated Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) Open Field and the Quezon City Hall lagoon help absorb and store excess rainwater during the rainy season. The 12,000-square-meter QMC Open Field is more than a new destination for sports, recreation, glamping, and community activities. At […]

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QC GOV’T LAUNCHES HELPLINE FOR SOLAR PANEL USERS

Quezon City is making it easier for homes, condominiums, and commercial establishments to install rooftop solar panels through QC Helpline 122, giving QCitizens free expert guidance to lower electricity costs, shift to clean energy, and help build a more sustainable city. As electricity costs continue to rise, rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems offer property owners […]

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BELMONTE: 80% DROP IN QC HABAGAT EVACUEES

Quezon City’s sustained investments in flood mitigation and climate adaptation are showing measurable gains, with the number of families forced to evacuate during the latest intensified Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) dropping by about 80 percent compared with last year. During the onset of Habagat on July 23, 2025, the City recorded 10,576 affected families, or 35,847 […]

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QC MAKES BIZ PERMIT APPLICATION GENDER-INCLUSIVE

Business permit applications in Quezon City are now more gender-inclusive after an enhancement to the QC Biz Easy platform, allowing applicants to select a non-binary gender option. The enhancement helps ensure that more residents can accurately represent themselves when transacting with the city government, while enabling the city to gather more data that can support […]

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BELMONTE: COVID-19 CASES IN QC NOT ALARMING

The Quezon City Government has recorded an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city over the past three weeks.  However, city health officials emphasized that there is no cause for alarm, as all reported cases have been mild and there has been no evidence of clustering or severe illness. Based on data from the […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO QC INDIGENT RESIDENTS

Senator Bong Go personally extended additional support to indigent residents in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, in coordination with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, who initiated the relief initiative for thousands of beneficiaries in the community. Highlighting the significance of improving the quality of life for the poor, Go reiterated his dedication to boosting the health and welfare […]

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QC GOVT, KHAN ACADEMY PARTNER FOR DIGITAL LEARNING

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 […]