Quezon City is using two public spaces as flood-control facilities capable of collectively storing approximately 14,169.5 cubic meters of rainwater to help reduce flooding during the rainy season. The capacity comes from the newly inaugurated Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) Open Field and the lagoon...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has directed city personnel to consult vendors before carrying out clearing or confiscation activities that could affect their livelihood. Belmonte issued the directive during the Quezon City Vendors’ Summit 2026, or Vendors’ Summit 2.0, held Aug. 25–26 at the...
The Quezon City government, in partnership with LyfSaver, has launched the QC LyfSaver Roadshow to speed up incident reporting and boost disaster preparedness through technology. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the launch on Wednesday, Aug. 26, joined by LyfSaver convenors Dingdong Dantes, founder of...
The historic Pugad Lawin Shrine in Quezon City was reopened Sunday, Aug. 23, following its renovation as the country commemorated the 130th anniversary of the “Cry of Pugad Lawin.” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the commemoration and flower-laying ceremony at the Dambana ng Pugad Lawin in...
Joy Barcoma is officially closing the door on competitive pageantry. The former Miss Earth Philippines 2025 titleholder said she has no plans to join another beauty pageant following her reign, choosing instead to focus on the opportunities she has found outside the pageant world. “Wala na,...
The Quezon City government has launched a whole-of-community framework bringing together schools, families, law enforcement, barangays, and other community partners to protect learners from violence and other threats. The QC Safe Schools Whole-of-Community Framework seeks to strengthen efforts to...
Let us put it out there pronto: “Enjoy Your Stay” is a difficult watch. It should come with a disclaimer. Those who think they’re in for a mellifluous drama will be terribly disappointed. In fact, there are moments when you forget you are watching a movie at all. It feels like real life...
The Quezon City government has been named the Local Government Unit Awardee (City Category) at the 31st Apolinario Mabini Awards in recognition of its sustained efforts to promote the welfare, inclusion, and equal opportunities of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Mayor Joy Belmonte received the...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been named the Philippines’ top performing and most trusted mayor after receiving the highest rating in a nationwide assessment of local chief executives by the RPMD Foundation Inc. Belmonte recorded the highest overall governance rating among city mayors...
Quezon City has institutionalized long-term support for cooperatives through a comprehensive Cooperative Code, making it the first local government unit (LGU) in Metro Manila to adopt a unified policy framework for cooperative development. Through Ordinance No. SP-3526, S-2026, or the Quezon City...
Quezon City has become one of the first local government units (LGUs) in the country to add a third gender option to its online business permit system, making the process more inclusive for entrepreneurs. The enhancement was implemented through the city 's upgraded QC Biz Easy platform,...
The Quezon City government has expanded public recreational spaces at the Quezon Memorial Circle with the opening of a 12,000‑square‑meter multi‑purpose field designed for sports, leisure, and community activities. Mayor Joy Belmonte inaugurated the facility on Saturday, July 25, as the...
