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Quezon City named Philippine’s most child-friendly city
For the first time, Quezon City has been recognized as the most child-friendly highly urbanized city in the Philippines, receiving the 2025 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC).
Quezon City was among five local government units honored for their exemplary performance in advancing children's rights to survival, development, protection, and participation.
Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed gratitude for the award, emphasizing the city's ongoing commitment to investing in programs that safeguard and promote children's rights.
The city's strong and responsive Children's Code, high budget utilization for child-focused programs, and flagship initiatives for children were among the reasons for this recognition.
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