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As part of its Pride Month celebration, the Quezon City government inaugurated “Klinika Eastwood”, which will provide comprehensive HIV and STI testing, counseling, and treatment services, among others. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inauguration of the landmark project, the first Private-Public Partnership (PPP) in the country to establish such a facility, together with officials of […]
In line with the city government’s environmental initiatives for energy conservation and reduction, three buildings at the Quezon City Hall are now solar-powered. The Quezon City (QC) Government is extensively implementing the QC Solarization Program this year to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy for all city-owned buildings, hospitals, and schools through the use of solar […]
The Quezon City government has installed 20 additional air quality sensors in strategic areas, enabling the city to have the largest and most extensive air quality monitoring network in the Philippines. Currently, the city has 40 non-reference air quality monitoring sensors and one reference station that measures pollutants such as particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) […]
The Quezon City government has bagged two accolades at the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, including a gold award for its innovative official website. Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the local government’s official website captured a Gold Stevie after topping the Innovation in Government Websites category. “Napakalaking pagkilala ito para sa pagsisikap nating mabilis na […]
As Earth Day approaches, Quezon City expresses its commitment to fighting plastic pollution by unveiling an art installation crafted from single-use plastics that are banned in the city. Named “The Wave of Change,” the 12-feet art exhibit is made from plastic straws, a material already disallowed in Quezon City, along with other single-use plastic bags, […]
The Quezon City government has procured some P13 million worth of vaccines and antibiotics for the treatment of Pertussis cases, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced recently. Belmonte said the city government purchased more than 3,500 vials of 6-in-1 vaccine, 1,012 bottles of Azithromycin, and 1,000 bottles of Clarithromycin. The vaccines will be given to children 6 […]
In anticipation of the impending El Niño phenomenon in the country, the Quezon City government is taking steps to alleviate its effects following the convening of the QC Task Force El Niño. Spearheading the task force, City Assistant Administrator for Operations Alberto Kimpo has instructed concerned city government departments to implement measures to mitigate the […]
The Quezon City Government has launched a program to employ more persons with disabilities (PWDs), as part of the city’s commitment to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunity to the most vulnerable sectors of society. Under the “Kasama Ka sa Kyusi: Ang Taong May Kapansanan ay May Karapatan at Kakayahan” initiative, the city government will hire […]
The Quezon City government will implement various initiatives to save water amid the scheduled water service interruption that will affect several of its barangays. Numerous Quezon City barangays will experience daily water service interruptions of up to 11 hours due to the decrease in the water level of Angat Dam, according to water utility Maynilad. […]
The Quezon City Government’s regular, bi-monthly online talk show, Usapang QC (or “Let’s Talk, QC!”) has received the prestigious Excellence Award at the inaugural Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2023 held in Singapore. Selected under the Excellence Award for Government Streaming, the show stood out among numerous entries for its exceptional qualities of uniqueness, innovation, and […]