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The Quezon City Government has launched a StartUp QC Business Plan Competition for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. “Through the Startup QC Business Plan Competition, our aim is to foster an innovative culture among our youth, enable them to broaden their perspectives, and open up opportunities for them to reach their full potential. I am confident […]
The Quezon City Government is set to produce interactive storybooks for the youth and children with disabilities through the Inclusive Climate Action Cities Fund (ICA Fund) administered by the C40 Cities. Through the ICA Fund, the city will develop a series of “QC Local Climate Action Plan For Kids” books that will discuss the solutions […]
“While our Civil Partnership bill is still pending in Congress, other LGUs can now emulate the good example of Quezon City, where the Right-to-Care Card (RTC) and Special Power of Attorney (SPA) on medical decisions address one of the important provisions of House Bill 1015. Such can be realized through local ordinances and local budgets,” House […]
To fully accelerate the city’s transition to a circular economy, the Quezon City Government has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japanese Government for the deployment of biodigesters and food waste-on-wheels in urban farms and barangays. The biodigesters have a biogas digester system that turns organic waste like food scraps and […]
The Quezon City Government has launched the Right to Care Card that will empower resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners. The Right to Care Card will be made operational through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and will recognize the decision of the cardholders to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent of […]
A record-breaking crowd of 110,752 LGBTQIA+ members and allies took part in the Pride PH Festival held in Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) recently. The day-long Lovelaban festival, which capped off the month-long celebration of Pride Month in the city, was four times bigger than last year’s 25,000 participants. Pride PH spearheaded the festival together with […]
Thousands LGBTQIA+ members and allies are expected to attend this year’s Pride Festival at the Quezon Memorial Circle on June 24 to culminate the month-long celebration of Pride. The Quezon City Government and Pride PH anticipate around 50,000 participants to one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country, beating last year’s record of 25,000 attendees. During the […]
For the third straight year, the Quezon City government has received an “unqualified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2022 annual audit report following an extensive assessment, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced. The unqualified opinion is the highest audit opinion that COA can give to a government agency, including a local government unit. […]
The Quezon City government has designated Energy Conservation Officers (ECOs) to promote energy and fuel efficiency and conservation. Mayor Joy Belmonte issued Executive Order No. 15 Series of 2023, assigning the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD), the City Planning and Development Department (CPDD), and the City General Services Department (CGSD) as ECOs. The […]
In support of the local government’s call for private sector engagement to support education efforts, the Rotary International District 3780 turned over its cash donation to the Quezon City government’s Learning Recovery Fund. District Governor Florian Enriquez personally handed over Rotary’s donation worth P310,000.00 to Mayor Joy Belmonte, signifying their commitment to education. Also present […]