Quezon City reports that more than 84 percent of small businesses assisted through its Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) livelihood program remain operational, as applications open for the next round of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applications for PBQC Phase 6 (Batch 1) are...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte became the first recipient of the Exemplar City Mayor Award, conferred by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), a distinction recognizing outstanding local chief executives for remarkable governance and leadership....
Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, popularly known as Linda Walker from the viral micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won With Brains," took part in an education outreach program on Tuesday, June 9, benefiting around 500 senior high school students in Quezon City. The activity, organized by the Federation of...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in strengthening the Filipino middle class and advancing poverty reduction during a World Bank forum on Friday, June 5. She made the statement at the launch of the World Bank report and forum titled...
The Quezon City government will kick off its Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 6, with a 5-kilometer community run along Tomas Morato to promote inclusion, equality, and solidarity. Organized by the Quezon City Rainbow Pride Council and RUNRIO Inc. in partnership with the city government,...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), under the leadership of President Gerald Uy Chan, formally donated Philippine flags and raincoats to the Quezon City local government. The turnover ceremony was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and also served as an opportunity to discuss...
The Quezon City government on Thursday, June 4, expressed its support for the recovery of the country’s swine industry through Hog Festival 2026, a national program that promotes locally raised pork and assists hog farmers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). Mayor Joy Belmonte said the hog...
Public health advocates and lawmakers renewed calls for the immediate passage of the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill amid concerns over increasing tobacco and vape use among Filipino youth. The appeal was made during a gathering in Quezon City in line with World No Tobacco Day...
The Quezon City government, through the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) in partnership with SHAPE Asia, is advancing efforts to promote healthier food environments through a workshop with retail stakeholders in support of a proposed Healthy Food Retail Ordinance. SHAPE Asia is a regional...
Quezon City has officially been named host of the 67th Palarong Pambansa, marking the return of the country’s premier national sporting event to the city after 60 years. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte formally accepted the hosting duties from Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. during the...
Jin Navitas Electric Corp., the retail electricity supply arm of the Joy~Nostalg Group, plans to expand its power contract portfolio by 700 megawatts over the next two years to capitalize on the country 's deregulated energy market. Jose Alfonso Miras, JNEC president and chief executive...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte raised concern over the limited direct access of local governments to climate financing, stressing that cities remain underfunded despite being at the frontline of climate change impacts. Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, h eld from May 18...
