Joy Belmonte

Joy Belmonte is the mayor of Quezon City who has implemented various measures to maintain peace and order, including a significant reduction in crime rates and the enforcement of safety protocols for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address. She also declared a state of calamity in response to heavy rainfall and flooding, ensuring immediate assistance and rehabilitation efforts for affected residents.

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Last updated at August 3, 2025.

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DepEd denies AI-generated class suspension claim

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday refuted an AI-generated video falsely claiming class suspensions for Monday, July 28.
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Quezon City prepares for Marcos Jr.'s SONA with safety measures

Quezon City is preparing for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on Monday, July 28.
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Quezon City suspends classes, enforces liquor ban for SONA

Quezon City suspended classes on Monday, July 28, ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA), as ordered by Mayor Joy Belmonte's Executive Order No. 10.
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Quezon City mayor vows new bridge after Tullahan River collapse

The Quezon City government assured residents of Barangays Sta. Lucia and North Fairview of immediate action following the collapse of a hanging bridge caused by strong water currents from Tullahan River on Monday due to recent weather conditions.
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SM installs largest rooftop solar system in Quezon City

SM Supermalls unveiled the country's largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at SM City Fairview in Quezon City on Thursday, July 24, as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate resilience.
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Quezon City, Manila, Cavite, Calumpit declare state of calamity due to habagat and tropical depressions

The local governments of Quezon City, Manila, Cavite province, and Calumpit municipality in Bulacan declared a state of calamity due to heavy rainfall caused by the Southwest Monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Dante.
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Quezon City enacts gender-inclusive health ordinance

Quezon City has become the first local government unit in the Philippines to enact a gender-inclusive health ordinance, aiming to provide accessible and respectful healthcare services for all regardless of gender identity or expression.
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Quezon City library restarts free online Japanese course

The Quezon City Public Library is restarting its free online Japanese language course for beginners starting June 19.
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Mayor Belmonte secures third term, expands social services

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte secured her third consecutive term in office after receiving the highest number of votes in the May 12 midterm elections.
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Joy Belmonte wins Quezon City mayoral race

Incumbent Mayor Joy Belmonte secured a decisive victory in her bid for a third term as Quezon City mayor on Tuesday, May 13, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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