QC Launches Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program

Quezon City launched the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program on July 28, 2026, inviting university researchers to collaborate on solving pressing urban challenges. This program positions QC as a knowledge capital and directly engages local academia to address urban issues affecting residents’ daily lives, offering a rare opportunity for research-driven governance. The program is a government initiative open to university scholars; specific application guidelines, grant amounts, and deadlines will be announced by the QC government.

QC Government to Distribute Rice Aid to 41,000 Families in District 5

The Quezon City Government has announced that over 41,000 indigent families in District 5 will each receive 10 kilograms of rice through the national AIIF program. This is a significant welfare initiative directly supporting thousands of vulnerable households in Quezon City, helping to alleviate food insecurity and ease the daily living costs for residents in need. The aid is part of the government’s Assistance to Indigent Individuals or Families (AIIF) program. Eligible families are those identified as indigent in District 5, Quezon City, and they will each receive a 10-kilogram bag of rice.