Hon. Joy Belmonte

City Mayor

Quezon City
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Let’s restore the trust of our people in government. Show them that the government exists to protect them and promote their welfare.

Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte is currently serving as the 11^th elected mayor of Quezon City since 2019.

Mayor Belmonte believes that the success of the city lies upon having trustworthy leadership, data and information-driven decision making, and an efficient and well-functioning government system that is worthy of the public trust.

14-Point Agenda

She introduced her 14-point agenda which focuses on human and social services, economic development, environment, and climate change, infrastructure, and institutional development.

The 14-point agenda of the Belmonte administration: Deliver responsive, efficient and cost-effective social services; build more homes; provide better healthcare; ensure high quality education; empower citizens of every gender and social class; build a safer and more resilient city; make Quezon City the preferred destination for businesses; create new jobs across more businesses; develop growth hubs; build a livable, green and sustainable city; build essential infrastructure; be a model of good governance; professionalize and strengthen the Quezon City workforce; and listen to our citizens and know what they need.

Human and Social Services
1. Deliver responsive, efficient and cost-effective social services.
2. Build more homes.
3. Provide better healthcare.
4. Ensure high-quality education
5. Empower citizens of every gender and social class.
6. Build a safer and more resilient city.
Economic Development
1. Make Quezon City the preferred destination for businesses.
2. Create new jobs across more businesses.
3. Develop growth hubs.
Environment and Climate Change
1. Build a livable, green and sustainable city.
Infrastructure
1. Build essential infrastructure.
Institutional Development
1. Be a model of good governance.
2. Professionalize and strengthen the Quezon City workforce.
3. Listen to our citizens and understand what they need.

Five Thrusts

Expanding Social Services
Transitioning from Offline to Online
Greening the City
Building Infrastructure Facilities of Global Standards
Continuing Good Governance

Brand of Leadership

Ang lahat ng ating nagawa at gagawin pa sa mga susunod na taon ay bunga ng hindi nagbabagong pangako natin sa isa’t isa – na lagi tayong magtutulungan para sa kabutihan ng lahat. I am proud of our accomplishments as a city, because these are the results of our collective efforts and commitment for positive change.

Her style of leadership is one that is heavily rooted in the needs and wants of every QCitizen. She strengthened people’s participation by involving many sectoral organizations, civil society groups, and other stakeholders.

During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Mayor Joy Belmonte proved that through the dedicated service of the local government officials and genuine concern for its constituents, the city will survive all hurdles thrown against it.

Prior to becoming the chief executive of Quezon City, she served as the vice mayor from 2010-2019. She presided over a City Council, which has been regarded as the Most Outstanding in the Philippines, in accordance with the exemplary standards of the Local Legislative Awards of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

As vice mayor, she was also the chairperson of the Quezon City Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory Council (QCADAAC), which has been recognized as one of the most effective nationwide in addressing the problem of illegal drugs. The QCADAAC obtained a perfect functionality score in the National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Awards given by the DILG in January 2019.

Education Background

Mayor Belmonte completed her high school studies at the Poveda Learning Centre. She got her Social Sciences degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from the Institute of Archaeology, University College in London, and another Master’s degree in Museum Studies from the Leicester University in the United Kingdom.

Advocacies

We will serve with our heart; but to hit our goals, we have to plan with our heads.

The mayor’s advocacies cover a wide spectrum but are especially focused on the protection and upholding of the rights of women and children, gender fairness, economic empowerment of women, mental health, culture, and the arts.

She pushed for the establishment of the QC Protection Center for Women, Children, and LGBT++ (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders) as a one-stop-shop facility for victims of abuse. Located at the Quezon City General Hospital, the facility provides legal services, police assistance, medical assistance, medico-legal examinations, counseling and psychiatric evaluation, and referral to a temporary shelter program.

She saw the need for nursing mothers who have to transact business at Quezon City Hall for a breastfeeding station and ensured that one such facility was put up at City hall. The facility complies with DOH requirements and has a play area suited for small children of nursing mothers.

As a means to help families in the city to reduce their food costs, as well as promote ways to transform organic waste into fertilizer, then-Vice Mayor Belmonte established the Joy of Urban Farming in 2010. It is a program designed to show that, even with a small space, urban dwellers can still farm using vertical gardens, containers, and other farming techniques. The program promotes the spread of urban farms in more parts of the city, as it trains more than 6,000 people annually on backyard gardening and eco-waste management. With the help of the Department of Education, the project is being implemented in schools through the “Gulayan sa Paaralan” (school vegetable garden) initiative. The urban farms can also be found in different barangays, churches, and areas maintained by various non-government organizations from Districts 1 to 6.

Her advocacy to promote livelihood programs and entrepreneurship is designed to empower and provide a sustainable future for indigent women, for those rehabilitated from drug abuse, and for inmates who seek a better life upon release from jail, among others. Among her projects for promoting entrepreneurship is the Tindahan ni Ate Joy, Lipad (Local Inclusiveness Project for the Advancement and Development)-Pinay Program, the Artisan Academy, and Lazada E-commerce online selling.

The QCinema Film Festival is another project that she initiated. It encourages independent filmmakers to produce screenplays that will promote the city. A Circle Competition is held, where winners receive grants to help them produce their films. It has evolved into an international film festival held annually in the city, which showcases local and international films, documentaries, and short films. Even before she became Vice Mayor, Mayor Joy Belmonte had been supporting the training and exposure of underprivileged children in the city in various art forms. Through the Quezon City Performing Arts, these children receive scholarships in dance, voice, Filipino instruments, and guitar instruction. These scholars have participated in various festivals and competitions, both local and international, garnering citations and honor for the city.

Landmark Executive Orders

2023

E.O. No. 4 S-2023: Creating the Air Quality Management Technical Working Group (TWG)
A TWG was created composed of City Government Departments and Offices, to develop, operationalize and implement the Quezon City Air Quality Management Plan (QC AQMP). This is part of the city’s collective efforts to achieve its clean air objectives as mandated by national laws and to comply with the city’s international commitments.
E.O. No. 5 S-2023: Creation of the Quezon City Mobile Network Connectivity Technical Working Group (TWG) and the Secretariat
The city government launched Project Cyber City in response to the country’s growing demand for digital services, with the goal of enhancing the delivery of those services by utilizing city-owned lands to support the development and expansion of telecommunication structures. The project’s implementation will be supported and supervised by the creation of a TWG.
E.O. No. 6 S-2023: Establishing the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Quezon City Green Awards
The Green Awards is a program to recognize all organizations and institutions in Quezon City that advocate, implement disaster risk reduction and management, climate change adaptation and humanitarian assistance programs. A TWG was established in order to formulate the Green Awards’ guidelines, rules and regulations.
E.O. No. 7 S-2023: Creating the Urban Planning and Design Committee, its Technical Working Group (TWG) and the Secretariat
Created to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage is integrated into the fabric of economic development. This will not only enrich the quality of life for residents, but also enhance the attractiveness of the city for visitors, fostering tourism and economic development while maintaining a strong sense of identity and continuity with the past.
EO No. 11 S-2023: Reconstituting and Reorganizing the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) of Quezon City
Republic Act No. 10122, also known as the “An Act Strengthening the LCC by Designating the Department of Education (DepEd) as the Lead Agency for Basic Literacy and Continuing Education and for Other Purposes” was created to promote literacy and continuing education in the country. Administrative Order No. 324 S-1997 mandated all local government units to adopt the LCC to develop policies and programs or projects related to literacy.
E.O. No. 12 S-2023: Creating a Technical Working Group (TWG) for Earthquake Resiliency in Quezon City
Created as part of the City’s commitment to strengthen resilience against earthquakes and ensure public safety, government and business continuity, and security of the people. The TWG shall create policy f ramework protocols and prepare for and respond to earthquakes and to pass immediate and long-term measures to reduce risks and vulnerabilities of communities.
E.O. No. 13 S-2023: Creating and Constituting the Organizing Committee for the La Loma Lechon Festival
Considering the invaluable contribution of the Lechoneros community to revenue and employment generation, the La Loma Lechon Festival is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of May. During the festival, various activities and events are organized to showcase the country’s culinary heritage and highlight the importance of lechon in Filipino culture and celebrations. The Organizing Committee for the La Loma Lechon Festival was constituted to coordinate the implementation of the celebration.
E.O. No. 14 S-2023: Creating and Constituting the Quezon City’s 84th Foundation Day Steering Committee and 2023 Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal Selection Board
The City celebrates its Founding Anniversary annually with meaningful and fitting ceremonies and celebration. To ensure a smooth and successful celebration of the 84th Founding Anniversary of the City, this Committee was created to prepare, coordinate and initiate a synchronized series of events and activities.
E.O. No. 15 S-2023: Designating the Quezon City Energy Conservation Officers, Creating the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technical Working Group and Assigning an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Focal Person per Department/Office
The Republic Act No. 11285, also known as the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act,” was enacted to promote and institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation measures in the country. The act requires local government units to designate Energy Efficiency and Conservation Officers, develop and submit the Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan to the Department of Energy (DOE), and submit various related reports.
E.O. No. 16 S-2023: Creating the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) to Provide an Overall Direction for the Relocation and Resettlement of Informal Settler Families (ISFs) who are Considered Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under Republic Act No. 7279
Serves as a coordinating body involved in the process of relocating and resettling ISFs to provide an overall direction and streamline efforts towards sustainable and organized relocation initiatives. The LIAC can enhance the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness of the city’s efforts, leading to more successful and sustainable outcomes for the families involved and the community as a whole.
E.O. No. 18 S-2023: An Order Adopting the Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 otherwise known as “Accessibility Law”, Creating the Access Audit Task Force, and Providing Functions thereof
Enacted to promote the rights and welfare of PWDs by mandating accessibility features in buildings, facilities, and transportation services. The city created an Access Audit Task Force to strengthen the enforcement and implementation of the accessibility provisions outlined in BP 344.
E.O. No. 19 S-2023: Declaring November 22 as “Araw ng Pagtula”
Republic Act No. 7160 mandates every LGU to preserve and enrich Filipino Culture. The declaration of “Araw ng Pagtula” is a manifestation of the city’s commitment to preserving and promoting the literary heritage and artistic expressions of its people.
E.O. No. 20 S-2023: An Order Designating the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) as the Interim Secretariat of the Informal Economy Development Council (IEDC)
A significant step taken by the city to address the needs and concerns of workers in the informal economy sector. This designation aims to streamline efforts, coordination, and support for the development and empowerment of workers engaged in informal economic activities.
E.O. No. 22 S-2023: Creating the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC) of Quezon City
Created to address all issues, policies, and guidelines concerning the selection, distribution, and use of medicines within the city. By having the Committee in place, the city can strengthen its capacity to regulate the sale and distribution of quality medicines and promote the responsible use of pharmaceuticals. The committee’s collaboration with national government agencies helps ensure that the city’s pharmaceutical policies align with broader national health objectives and standards.
E.O. No. 55 S-2022: Creation of a TaskForce on Quezon City Public School Classrooms
Created to conduct relevant research and analysis to determine classroom gaps and opportunities and ensure these are included in the plans, programs, activities, policies and legislations of the City, recommend solutions, strategies and interventions to ensure conducive learning environment and develop, coordinate, implement and monitor initiatives for improved learning outcomes
E.O. No. 21 S-2023: Quezon City Sister City Advisory Council
Created to enhance to city’s international relationships and partnerships with other cities. With multiple and national and international sister city agreements in various areas of cooperation, such as trade and investments, human development, education, tourism, and culture, the establishment of the advisory council serves as a coordinating body to foster collaboration and maximize the benefits of these partnerships.

2022

E.O. No. 1 S-2022: Creation of a Committee on Disposal for Unserviceable Properties.
To ensure efficient fiscal management and to optimize resources by liquidating unserviceable assets thus preventing inventory costs.
E.O. No. 3 S-2022: Creation of the Contract Termination Review Committee for Contracts Involving Goods and Services
The Committee will assist the Mayor in the discharge of her functions under the Guidelines on Termination of Contracts involving goods and services.
E.O. NO. 4 S-2022: Creation of the Quezon City Strategic Human Resources Unit
To serve as the Mayor and City Administrator’s principal advisory, monitoring and coordinating arm related to human resources and personal policies and activities.
E.O. No. 5 S-2022: Implementing the Safety Seal Certification Program for Quezon City Education Institutions
Implementation of the Safety Seal Certification Program for QC Education institutions for the roll-out of the face-to-face classes. This is to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the minimum safety health standards.
E.O. No. 6 S-2022: Creation of the QC-CLUP (Comprehensive Land USE Plan) Evaluation and Formulation Committee
To review and evaluate the QC-CLUP for 2022-2023, compile the draft CLUP for 2023-2024 and submit the final CLUP for 2024-2025 given the significant changes that have taken place in the city.
E.O. No. 7 S-2022: Creation of the Steering Committee, Advisory Committee and the Project Implementation Committee for the Conduct of an Updated Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) for Quezon City (CONSUL-21-0001)
The Committee is created to prepare the City from vulnerabilities to disasters, to strengthen its capability for risk reduction management and to build the resilience of different sectors against disasters and effects of climate change.
E.O. No. 8 S-2022: Creation of the Quezon City Based Monitoring System Coordinating Board (QC-CBMS-CB)
The Board is created pursuant to RA No. 11315 and is organized for data collection that may be used for planning, program implementation and impact monitoring within the City.
E.O. No. 10 S-2022: Reconstituting Records and Management Improvement Committee (RMIC)
The Committee is reconstituted pursuant to RA 9470 to address the management of government records and public archives.
E.O. No. 11 S-2022: Authorizing the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (QCDRRMC) and the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (BDRRMC) in implementing Preemptive for Forced Evacuation
To enforce forced evacuation as last resort in Areas Declared to be in Imminent Danger of Loss of Lives in times of Natural or Man-Made Disaster
E.O. No. 12 S-2022: Provision for Consideration Regarding the Committee on Decorum and Investigation
A committee created to protect women from all manner or form of abuse
E.O No. 13 S-2022: Reconstituting the Quezon City Local Culture and Arts Council
Creation of the Council to prepare an annual plan on culture, arts and cultural heritage of the city.
E.O. No. 14 S-2022: Creation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the Quezon City Gender and Development Council
To monitor the implementation of the annual GAD Plan and Budget. And assess the the status of the City Government’s institutional mechanisms on gender mainstreaming.
E.O. No. 15 S-2022: Reorganization of the Quezon City Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), BAC Technical Working Group and BAC Secretariat
The committee will primarily be responsible for the conduct of prequalification, bidding, evaluation of bids, and the recommendation of awards concerning procurement of infrastructure projects and consulting services
E.O. No. 19 S-2022: Creating the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC) for Waterways and Dangers Areas
Created in order to provide the overall direction, facilitate the formulation of policies and implementation of the comprehensive program to address the plight of informal settler families (ISFs) in waterways and danger areas.
E.O. No. 35 S-2022: Creating The Committee on Accreditation, Selection and Monitoring Of Civil Society Organizations, Private Sectors and Similar Aggrupations in Quezon City
The Local Government Code of 1991 provides that local government units shall promote the establishment and operation of People’s (POs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) / Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy. In light of this, the Committee was created to institutionalize and strengthen the constitutional and codal provisions to encourage continuous people’s support and meaningful participation in the development of the city.
E.O. No. 41 S-2022: An Order Creating the Quezon City Inter-Agency Task Force for the Special Protection of Street Children and Child Laborers, Otherwise Referred to as “Task Force Sampaguita (TFS)”
Created to strengthen collaboration on measures through strategic partnerships and intense advocacy and action at all levels while improving access for the disadvantaged children to the available and necessary city programs and services.
E.O. No. 42 S-2022: Creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Fire Prevention and Mitigation, and its Secretariat
Organized to formulate mitigation measures to protect the lives of the city’s people and to prevent damage to properties caused by natural or man- made calamities particularly f rom fires and to identify fire-prone areas.
E.O. No. 44 S-2022 and E.O. No. 50-A S-2023: Reorganizing the Quezon City Task Force on Urban Revitalization
Created to align the city’s efforts with Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) of the United Nations which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. By reorganizing the task force, the city aims to revitalize its urban areas to create opportunities for economic growth, generate decent employment, and promote sustainable development within the city.
E.O. No. 45 S-2022: Guidelines on the Implementation of City Ordinance SP-2939, S-2020, “Ordinance Requiring All National Government Agencies, Offices and Government Corporations to Coordinate with the Quezon City Government All Project Planning and Implementation to be Introduced, Rolled Out or Implemented within Quezon City”
Provides rules and procedures for the implementation of City Ordinance SP-2939, S-2020 which seeks to strengthen and improve intergovernmental coordination on all projects to be implemented in Quezon City, to avoid duplication, conflict in use of site, planning and budget efficiency.
E.O. No. 46 S-2022: Creating the Local Public Financial Management (PFM) Team of the Quezon City Government
Created to ensure the widest application of the DBM prescribed Public Financial Management Assessment Tool for Local Government Units as a means of institutionalizing governance reforms through the timely PFM assessments and PFM improvement planning exercises.
E.O. No. 48 S-2022 and E.O No 9- S2023: Reconstituting and Reorganizing the Membership of the City Development Council (CDC) Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7260
Republic Act 7160 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides for the constitution and organization of the CDC in June with the national policy of encouraging local government units to evolve local development plans pursuant to existing laws, executive orders and other related issuances. The CDC ensures that local development plans are well-grounded, feasible, and contribute to the overall progress and well-being of the city.
E.O. No. 50 S-2022: Creating the Quezon City Task Force Project Aurora: Unified CCTV Command System
Created to ensure the safety and security of the citizens through the maintenance of peace, order and public safety throughout Quezon City.
E.O. No. 52 S-2022: Creation of “OPLAN SHIELD” Task Force
Created to regulate establishments such as bars, night clubs, resto bars and other establishments engaged in the unregulated dispensation of liquor and other intoxicating drinks during the Christmas Season and to prevent the improper conduct and harmful behavior of consumers.
E.O. No. 53 S-2022: Reconstituting the Organizing Committee for the Chinese New Year Celebration
Created to ensure that the guidelines and program for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Quezon City is implemented.

2021

EO No. 4 S-2021: Mandating Strict Cyber-Security to Protect City Government Systems
This Order mandated the Office of the City Administrator and the Information Technology and Development Department to ensure the best practice cyber security for the City’s online system, including application security, information, network security, data back-up and recovery, operational security and employee training
EO No. 7 S-2021: Creating the Executive-Legislative Committee for Boundary Disputes
The concerned Committee has, among others, the following functions:
- Make recommendations to the City Council regarding the resolution of boundary disputes among barangays
- Facilitate discussion between the concerned barangays and invite them to submit position papers regarding the dispute, and
- Act as a resource in case the City Council acts as a tribunal to resolve a barangay boundary dispute
EO No. 15 S-2021: Establishing Task Force Delta Variant
This Order established a Task Force to combat the dreaded Delta Variant of the Covid-19 virus. Among the measures authorized by the Order are the following:
- Enhanced contact tracing and testing
- Acquisition of additional supplies including anti-viral drugs, high-flow oxygen machines and respirators, and
- Enforcement of mandatory reporting of suspect, probable and confirmed Covid-19 cases
EO No. 16 S-2021: Establishing the City Healthy Food Procurement Policy
Among others, this order requires that food items procured by the City Government comply with the best practice nutrition standards. Also, the City should promote local sourcing of healthy food and food ingredients, conduct training and workshops for food suppliers, and develop urban agriculture.
EO No. 18 S-2021: Implementing Distribution of Financial Assistance in Respect of ECQ
This Order implemented the distribution of financial assistance or ayuda released by the Department of Budget and Management to Quezon City, for low-income families affected by the enhanced community quarantine ECQ (in August) 2021
EO No. 19 S-2021: Kalingang QC Financial Assistance
This Order provided a one-time assistance of P2,000 to Quezon City residents who lost their jobs during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in August 2021
EO No. 21 S-2021: Devolution Transition Committee
This Order creates a Committee to manage the process of devolving national government functions to the City Government as required by the Supreme Court in the Mandanas ruling. Among others, the Committee shall do the following:
- Prepare the QC Devolution Transition Plan in close coordination with the national government agencies (NGAs) concerned
- Identify the functions, services, and facilities to be fully assumed and the programs, projects and activities to be devolved, and
- Develop measurable performance indicators and targets for the implementation of the devolution; monitor achievement of such indicators and targets; adjust the plan as may be necessary in response to developments
E.O. No. 22 S-2021: Creating the Local Inter-Agency Committee (LIAC)
This is to provide an Overall Direction for the Relocation of Affected Informal Settler Families (ISFs) in Quezon City Under the Marikina River Restoration Project (MRRP) of the Build Back Better Task Force
E.O. No. 23 S-2021: Creating the Local Advisory Council (LAC)
To creat a Technical Working Group for Specific Implementation of Agreements (SIA) Relative to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Quezon City, adopting the DSWD LAC Resolution 1 Series of 2021
E.O. No. 24 S-2021: Reconstituting the Quezon City Youth Development Councils (QCYDC)
A Local Youth Development Council was created which shall be responsible for the formulation of policies and implementation of youth development programs, projects and activities in the city in coordination with various government and non-government organizations
E.O. No, 25 S-2021: Constituting the Quezon City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council
To assure the smooth formulation and implementation of labor and social policies with the ultimate objective of attaining industrial peace towards economic growth and development.

2020

EO No. 9, s-2020: Creating the Quezon City Task Force Road Clearing 2.0
The Quezon City Task Force Road Clearing 2.0 was created in compliance with the requirements of DILG MC NO. 2002-027, to:
- monitor implementation of the directive at the barangay level
- craft strategies to ensure compliance and cooperation of Punong Barangays
- exact accountability and impose corresponding sanctions – after observance of due process – against non-supportive and/or non-compliant local officials and employees
EO No. 18, s-2020: Institutionalizing the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
This Order issued on 12 March 2020 created the first local government office exclusively focused on detecting and containing the spread of communicable diseases. In the months to come, this office became the City’s spearhead in its battle against COVID-19 pandemic.
EO No. 19, s-2020: Emergency Measures Against COVID-19
This highly important Order, issued on 13 March 2020, established a wide range of vital measures to contain the pandemic, including a prohibition on mass gatherings, enforcement of social distancing, disinfection of public places and home quarantine guidelines.
EO No. 27, s-2020: Establishing Kalingang QC
This Order established a financial assistance program for the vulnerable or displaced resident workers affected by the community quarantine, such as public utility drivers and market vendors. This Order exemplified the administration’s focus on helping the most disadvantaged sectors in the midst of the pandemic.
EO No. 28, s-2020: Establishing Enhanced Disease Surveillance
This Order provided another critical measure in the fight against the pandemic, by strengthening the quarantine protocols for suspect of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
EO No, 32, s-2020: Creating Task Force on Food Security
The Food Security Task Force was created to ensure availability, access, stability and utilization of food, and to promote consumption of nutritious food and better mental health for Quezon City citizens. Key functions of the task force include:
- formulation of the QC Food Security Plan
- promotion of an integrated urban farming program
- development and recommendation for legislation of appropriate incentive mechanisms for food security and agriculture zones
EO No. 38 S-2020: Establishing the Quezon City District Action Offices
The Order designated an Action Officer for each district of Quezon City to provide quicker and more responsive service in particular the Order tasks each District Officer with the following responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the delivery of government services at district level
- Adopt measures to safeguard city properties in each district, and
- Make recommendations to the Mayor regarding development plans in their specific areas
EO. No. 44 S-2020: Creating Task Force “Vax To Normal”: The Quezon CityCovid-19 Vaccine Plan
This Order created a Task Force to plan and implement the Covid-19 vaccination of Quezon City residents and workers. Among others, the Order empowered the City Government’s relevant departments to do the following:
- Develop and implement an information system for registering beneficiaries, administering and tracking the distribution of doses
- Manage the storage, distribution and inventory of vaccines
- Identify and develop vaccination centers in suitable places within the City
- Ensure timely delivery of vaccines, syringes, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and other ancillary immunization supplies, and
- Monitor and oversee the implementation of the vaccine campaign and ensure efficient allocation of human resources, including medical and non-medical staff
EO No. 45 S-2020: Mandating Health Protocols for Public Transportation
To mitigate the Covid-19 pandemic, this Order imposed critical health measures on public transportation in Quezon City, including the following:
- Wearing of face masks and face shields
- Physical distancing, and
- Regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces
EO No. 47 S-2020; Creating the Committee on Anti-Red Tape and Ease of Doing Business
This Order reconstituted the City’s Ease of Doing Business and Automation Task Force in support of the Anti-Red Tape. The Committee has, among others, the following functions:
- Streamline all city government’s services
- Enable service delivery through physical or online on-stop shops
- Digitize of computerize transactions as far as practicable
- Enable electronic payment for city government payment and transactions
- Monitor and periodically review the office or agency’s Citizen’s Charter
- Establish and manage a public assistance complaints desk

2019

EO No. 9, s-2019: Creating the Quezon City Task Force for Transport and Traffic Management
The Task Force for Transport and Traffic Management was formed to implement the Traffic Management Code and the Road Safety Code of Quezon City, specifically:
- regulation of tricycles and pedicabs
- orderliness and safety of all forms of public utility vehicle terminals, including identified loading and unloading points
- management of vehicular traffic
EO No. 36, s-2019: Create the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and automation Task Force.
The EODB and Automation Task Force’s main priorities are:
- streamlining all city government services
- enabling service delivery through physical or online one-stop shops
- digitizing and computerizing transactions to the extent possible
- enabling electronic payment for city government services and transactions
  
  The EO also mandated the co-location of related departments and offices engaged in starting a business, in the premises of QC Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) to serve the people efficiently and conveniently.
EO No. 48, s-2019: Creating the Quezon City Task Force Disiplina
Task Force Disiplina’s main function is the enforcement of city ordinances, rules and regulations, pursuant to the 2011-2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which envisions Quezon City as a community for living, working and playing – affording inhabitants a high quality of living, a more prosperous economy, and a more livable cityscape that inspires a good sense of place and civic pride, and a well-governed constituency.
EO No. 50, s-2019: Creating the Quezon City Task Force on Urban Revitalization
This Task Force will identify areas of priority for urban revitalization, consistent with the mayor’s agenda point of developing growth hubs to bring prosperity to more people, as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG No. 8 – to promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, an innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises
- SDG No. 9 – to develop quality reliable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure to support economic development and human well-being, with focus on affordable and equitable access for all
- SDG No. 11 – to make cities and human settlements iclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  
  The Task Force on Urban Revitalization will also set up procedures to effectively and transparently access and maximize public-private partnership potentials.

People’s Day

The People’s Day is the Mayor’s day with the citizens of Quezon City. The mayor accepts QCitizens for a dialogue one day a week to listen to their concerns and suggestions. Individuals and Groups are welcome to have an audience with the mayor.

Affiliations

C40 Cities
C40 is a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change. C40 supports cities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable, and sustainable action on climate change. www.C40.org

Mayor Joy Belmonte launched the Quezon City Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) 2021-2050, a strategic framework and roadmap to build climate resilience, pursue carbon neutrality, advance green economic development, and provide a livable and quality community for all.

Geared to advance food security, water sufficiency, ecosystem and environmental sustainability, human security, climate-smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and capacity development, the Enhanced LCCAP also integrates the scientific and inclusive approach following the C40 Climate Action Planning Framework to ensure it is aligned with the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement.

The project outputs from the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF) project were also turned over for the solarizarion of 50 public high schools in the city with support and assistance from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). This initiative will lower energy costs of the schools by reducing electricity consumption while also reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Fast-track Cities
The Fast-Track Cities is an initiative is a global partnership between cities and municipalities around the world and four core partners: International Association of Providers o AIDS Care (IAPAC, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and the City of Paris. www.fast-trackcities.org

U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) in partnership with UNICEF, The World Food Programme, the World Health Organization, through the University of the Philippines Los Baños and with the participation of the Quezon City local government, conducted a study on “Status and Determinants of Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Poor Urban Areas in the Philippines”.

The results of the study were presented to the city government in February 2021. The results of the study helped the city in:

• Validating the city’s hunger map and where high-risk areas are in terms of food security
• Confirming the accuracy of existing programs and the need to strengthen them
• Drafting new programs for food vulnerable areas

Information gathered were also used in firming up its Food Security Program including recommendations such as the development or adoption of an existing early warning system for food and nutrition security (EWS-FNS) which the Quezon City Task Force on Food Security can use as basis for crafting programs and policies related to food and nutrition.

ICLEI
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 1,750 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS), based in Manila, Philippines, currently serves ICLEI Members in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. ICLEI SEAS assists member local governments by designing, promoting, and drawing external support for programs and campaigns that develop local resiliency and sustainability. https://icleiseas.org/

The Quezon City Government and ICLEI have collaborated in various climate change and sustainability initiatives that include the promotion of energy efficiency and conservation as well as circular economy, among others.

Quezon City is part of ICLEI’s Circle Lab for Cities 2.0 Project, which provides an opportunity to transition towards low carbon development and green economy. Capacity building activities were conducted with the aim of identifying policies, programs and projects on circular economy.

Webinars are also being conducted in partnership with ICLEI to promote energy efficiency and conservation which is integral in the City’s efforts to reduce its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.

CITYNET
CityNet is the largest association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1987 with the support of UNESCAP, UNDP and UN-Habitat, the network of cities has grown to include over 173 municipalities/cities, NGOs, private companies and research centers. Through capacity building, city-to-city cooperation and tangible projects, CityNet helps members implement pioneering initiatives on climate change, disaster risk reduction, and the Sustainable Development Goals. https://citynet-ap.org/

Quezon City is part of the Network’s Climate Change and Disaster Clusters as the City Government recognizes the need to strengthen capacities to effectively respond to the threats of climate change.

City-to-City Collaboration with Osaka City, Japan
Quezon City and Osaka City have committed to continuously collaborate towards low-carbon development in connection with the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).

This partnership is instrumental in providing valuable knowledge and know-how especially in identifying potential low-carbon projects, further advancing the City’s commitment towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.

Policy dialogues between cities are regularly conducted to share best practices and discuss opportunities for cooperation. Feasibility studies are also conducted focusing on the areas of cooperation which include energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Currently, talks are centered on the installation of energy-saving air conditioning systems and fluorocarbon recovery/destruction in City-owned buildings and facilities.

WWF-Philippines
WWF-Philippines has been working as a national organization of the WWF network since 1997. As the 26th national organization in the network, WWF-Philippines has successfully been implementing various conservation projects to help protect some of the most biologically significant ecosystems in Asia. WWF-Philippines works to improve Filipino lives by crafting solutions to climate change, providing sustainable livelihood programs, and conserving the country’s richest marine and land habitats. https://wwf.org.ph/

Quezon City was part of the Our City 2030: Youth Visions and Solutions Project. WWF-Philippines and Plan International Philippines–Sweden entered into a partnership with the City Government to deliver sustainable development goals with special focus on climate change, reduction of inequalities, and ensuring peace, justice, and strong institutions. The project is an initiative participated in by selected cities from four countries, namely, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and the Philippines. Specifically, the project aims to ensure that the youth are contributing to cities to become climate-smart, resilient, and sustainable and that the cities are committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Participating schools include Balingasa High School, Judge Feliciano Belmonte High School, and Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School.

The City Government is also a participant to the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) 2021 – 2022 which provides a platform to raise the City’s global visibility in terms of climate action and environmental sustainability. Another notable initiative is the Sustainable Diner Project which promotes sustainable consumption and production in restaurants and food establishments.

International Participation

Drug Policies and Cities Government
Global Commission on Drug Policy

World Cities Summit 2021: Ambitious ClimateAction Towards Net Zero Carbon Cities
C40

AIDS: Fast Track Cities
United Nations AIDS

Kapihan Sa New York
Fil-Am Press Club of New York

Our Vision of a Sustainable and Resilient Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Participated in the Summit for Democracy Initiative. The IVLP is in partnership with the USAID-US Agency for International Development and brings together city and municipal leaders to advance the following Summit for Democracy Pillars:
- Strengthening democracy and defending against authoritarianism
- Fighting corruption
- Promoting respect for human rights
Health for All: Realizing the Human Right to Health for Migrant Population
High-level panel discussion together with mayors from Blantyre (Malawi), Libre (Gabon), and Travis County (Texas, USA)

Local Participation

2021 CSP Solutions Summit on Gender and Sexual Orientation Challenges
Community Solutions Program

The LGU Perspective Towards Business, Health, and Recovery in the Second Year of the Pandemic
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Combating Covid-19 LGU Vaccination Strategies and Initiatives: Best Practices
The Professional Women of AmCham (PWOA), American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

Livable Cities – PH: Importance of Data and Innovation in Making Quezon City More Competitive and Resilient
Department of Trade and Industry

Celebration of Earth Day
Green EDSA Movement

The Way Forward: Economically Empowering Vulnerable Groups
Impact Hub Women

Quezon City In-City Relocation Housing
Habitat For Humanity: Bayanihan Online Forum

Awards and Special Citations (2019-2025)

Legislatura de Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires
Acknowledgment as Buenos Aires, Argentina Guest of Honor
Outstanding Mayor: Seventh Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Accredited National Convention of Public Attorneys
Gabriela Silang of the First Order Award
Adopted Daughter of Vigan City
Maynilad Water Warrior – Advocacy Leadership, 2020
- From Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Outstanding Mayor, 2022
- From Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Accredited National Convention of Public Attorneys
Bahaghari Champion Award, 2022
- From Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP)
Gawad Banyuhay ng Katatagan, 2022
- From CRB Group, Dr. Carl E. Balita Foundation Inc.
People of the Year, 2022
- From Stargate People Asia
Outstanding Public Servant 2023
- From 4th Diamond Golden Awards Night 2023
Pinay Power Awardee, 2023
- From JCI-QC Capitol
Gawad Marangal na Paglilingkod, 2023
- From QC District VI
Water Warrior Awardees for Advocacy Leadership, 2023
- From Maynilad Water Services, Inc., National Water Resources Board, DENR
100 Most Powerful Women of the Year, 2023
- From Gawad Pilipino 2023
Outstanding Empowered Woman and Public Servant of the Year, 2023
- From Crystal International Women’s Award 2023
Presidential Lingkod Bayad Award – Regional Winner, 2023
- From 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers – CSC
Tanglaw ng Bayan Award, 2023
- From 2023 PUP Commencement Exercises
Top Public Servant for Allied Health, 2023
- From Toprank Review Center Gawad Galing – Global Award of Excellence in Nursing
National Outstanding Mayor of the Year, 2023
- From the 2023 Saludo Excellence Awards
Resilience Champion, 2023
- From National Resilience Council – Philippine Resilience Awarding
Champion of the Earth, 2023
- From United Nations Environment Programme
Notable Public Official for Active Transport, 2023
- From Department of Transportation and Department of Interior and Local Government
Gawad Tanggol Karapatan Awardee, 2023
- From Commission on Human Rights
Outstanding Public Servant, 2023
- From RP-Mission and Development Foundation, Inc.
Eco Business 2023 Sustainability Leadership A-List, 2023
- From Asia Pacific Most Impactful Changemaker
Outstanding Volunteer, 2023
- From Student’s Actions Vital to the Environment and Mother Earth (SAVE ME) Movement, Inc.
Most Outstanding Business-Friendly Mayor, 2024
- From Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Quezon City
Newsmaker of the Year, 2024
- From Manila Bulletin
Woman Leader in Water Award, Environment Sustainability, 2024
- From National Water Resources Board (NWRB), Department of Environement and Natural Resources (DENR), and Maynilad Water Services Inc, (Maynilad)
Isah V. Red Awardee, Entertainment Editors Choice (EDDYS) Award, 2024
- From the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd)
Top Performing Mayor – NCR 90.5%, 2024
- From RP Mission and Development Foundation, Inc.
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee, 2024
- From Civil Service Commission
Most Outstanding City Mayor in the Philippines, 2024
- From Gawad Pilipino Lingkod Bayan Awards
Top Performing Mayor with 92.70%, 2025
- From Social Pulse Philippines