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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]