The Quezon City Council has approved the

Passed under Ordinance No. SP-3465, S-2025, the city’s new spending plan is 6.65 percent higher than last year’s P40.6-billion budget.

More than half of the budget — over P24 billion — is earmarked for social services, including health, education, environmental programs, and social welfare. 

Mayor Joy Belmonte said the 2026 budget was designed to prioritize everyday services that directly affect residents. 

“The productivity and quality of life of our citizens depend on the quality of services we deliver. This budget underscores our commitment to putting people at the center of our governance,” she said in a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

These allocations will sustain ongoing initiatives such as financial and medical assistance, the QCity Bus program, and burial support for residents in need.

Education spending will rise to P6.1 billion, up from P6 billion last year, allowing the city to expand scholarships, upgrade school facilities, and support teacher development and learning programs aimed at improving academic performance.

Infrastructure funding was also increased to P7.1 billion, with a portion set aside for land acquisition and housing initiatives, including the city’s Socialized Housing Program. 

The budget will also cover the rehabilitation of barangay halls and the construction of community facilities such as multipurpose buildings, covered courts, health centers, sports complexes, and auditoriums, alongside the development of open and green spaces.

To support sustainability efforts, funds were allocated for the installation of solar panels in selected government buildings.

The economic sector received about P2 billion, which will go to the maintenance of public market infrastructure, livelihood caravans, and entrepreneurship initiatives such as Start-UP QC, Pangkabuhayan QC, and the QC Entrepreneurship Program.

Mayor Belmonte said the city’s investments aim to ensure inclusive growth. 

“By investing in all of these programs, we are ensuring that every QCitizen, across all sectors, has access to the support and opportunities they need to live with dignity and security,” she said. 

Quezon City has consistently received an “unqualified opinion” from the Commission on Audit for five consecutive years under Mayor Belmonte’s administration, the highest audit rating that indicates good financial management and proper use of public funds.