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...
The Quezon City government on Wednesday, May 20, extended financial and relief assistance to 130 families affected by separate fire incidents in seven barangays last week as part of its continuing post-fire recovery efforts. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the distribution of assistance to...
The Quezon City government launched on Monday, May 18, “QCitizen Data: Resibo ng Serbisyo,” a digital transparency platform that allows residents and other stakeholders to monitor public spending and government projects in real time. Speaking during the launch at the QC MICE Center as part of...
Quezon City will once again transform La Loma into a hub of food tourism, culture, and faith as it stages the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, reinforcing the district’s identity as the country’s “Lechon Capital.” The celebration, set to run from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., will...
The Quezon City government is rolling out free summer programs that encourage children to step away from screens and take part in learning, sports, and creative activities during the school break. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative aims to help children continue learning, develop new skills,...
The Quezon City government is expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its institutionalized Kasama Ka sa Kyusi Program (KKSK). According to the city’s Public Information Office (PIO), the local government has assured continued funding and long-term support...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has emerged as the top-performing police district under the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) for April 2026. The district, led by Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, secured a 99.72-percent Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (UPER), the highest...
The Quezon City government will open applications for Pangkabuhayang QC Phase 6 Batch 1 from June 1 to 15, as it implements stricter eligibility rules and an upgraded digital processing system for the city’s livelihood assistance program. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative seeks...
The Quezon City government has launched its Open Data Dashboards via the QC eServices portal, giving residents real-time access to key program data to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative enhance open governance by allowing...
The Quezon City government is tapping hotels, apartelles, inns, and similar establishments as partners in its campaign against human trafficking through the rollout of the “QC SAFE” Seal, the local government announced on Tuesday, April 28. According to the city’s Public Information Office,...
The Quezon City government clinched four honors at the 20th Gandingan Awards held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños on Saturday, April 25. Mayor Joy Belmonte was hailed as "Gandingan ng Kalikasan" for her environmental programs and policy initiatives in Quezon City. The city’s...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, April 20, ordered a review of the city’s fuel subsidy system after a motorcycle taxi rider died during the distribution of assistance amid extreme heat. Belmonte expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said the city government would strengthen...
