QC MAYOR JOY BELMONTE HIGHLIGHTS DEBT-FREE STATUS, ₱24.6-BILLION SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET IN 8TH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Photo screen grabbed: QC Gov coverage video Quezon City strengthens social protection, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and transparent governance as it pursues its vision of becoming a model city for the country. QUEZON CITY — Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted Quezon City’s continuing transformation into a model city for inclusive and sustainable development during her 8th State of the City Address (SOCA), citing the local government’s debt-free status, expanded social services, strong revenue performance, and commitment to transparent governance. Belmonte said the city is gradually realizing its vision of progress despite historical setbacks and challenges encountered over the past decades. Guided by a 14-point development agenda, the city government continues to prioritize residents’ welfare, inclusive economic growth, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, and good governance. A major highlight of the address was the allocation of ₱24...