Some 621 Quezon City residents received livelihood assistance from the local government’s “Pangkabuhayang QC” program on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the distribution of the cash aid at the Quezon City Hall.
Among the beneficiaries were persons with disabilities (PWDs), overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), relatives of OFWs, solo parents, and residents who completed livelihood and entrepreneurship training conducted by the city government.
The city government provided P10,000 to P20,000 cash aid to the beneficiaries which they can use as capital to start their businesses.

“Maliban sa puhunan, may kalakip din training at seminar ang programang ito upang masiguro ang tagumpay ng bawat negosyo (Apart from the capital, this program also includes training and seminars to ensure the success of each business)," the mayor said.
Belmonte also urged the beneficiaries to register to the Business Permits and Licensing Department (BPLD) so that they will be prioritized during the conduct of the city’s different livelihood programs.
The city government also said it continues to provide assistance to QC entrepreneurs though trainings for the efficient and effective management of their livelihoods.
Pangkabuhayang QC is the city government's flagship program launched during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic to help residents whose businesses were severely affected due to different restrictions implemented for the safety of the public.
Belmonte thanked the Department of Trade and Industry and the different private companies they coordinated with for the cash aid distribution.