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Quezon City is unique and incom-  The Green Lung of Metro Ma- parable in many ways. Gifted with the nila biggest land area among the cities in  The Knowledge Industry Capi- Metro , it holds the greatest po- tal of the Country tential for more diverse and well- planned urban development. It has  The Health and Wellness Center also the widest expanse of parks and in Asia-Pacific

open spaces that provides a natural The inhabitants of like- setting in an urban environment. wise perceive their city as a high Qual- ity Community for living, working and The city is likewise home to major playing. They dream of their city as hospitals and medical centers, all the affording them a high quality of living, media and entertainment networks, a more prosperous economy, a safer top-ranked institutions of higher learn- and more livable cityscape that in- ing, and key national government spires a good sense of place and civic agencies and offices. pride, and a well-governed constituen- cy.

Quezon City has now the fastest Quezon City is envisioned to be a growing ICT industry being the loca- high Quality Community, a highly de-

tion of choice of business process out- sirable place ever blessed with – sourcing firms. The City’s population  A healthy, educated and secure is generally young, educated and em- citizenry ployable and is the biggest market base  A strong, diverse and vibrant in the country. A World Bank study economy noted that “the center of gravity of all  A well-linked, balanced and at- commercial activities in the coming tractive cityscape years” is in Quezon City.  A clean, green and resilient envi- ronment

Given its many assets and compar-  A dynamic, sound and participa- tive governance ative advantages, therefore, Quezon City is poised to play a major role in future developments beyond its bor- 3.1 Quezon City Roles Beyond Its ders. A series of workshops conducted Borders

in April 2017 among the members of From its very inception Quezon City the duly-constituted City Development has been outward looking. Being the Council reviewed, validated and identi- nation’s one-time capital its very de- fied the following outward-looking vi- sign and layout, its initial infrastruc-

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tures and investments were oriented University and Miriam College and rec- to serving a much wider constituency reational greens of major institutions than its local inhabitants. Therefore, it such as , , cannot afford to exist entirely for itself Veterans Memorial Medical Center and even after the national capital has been the privately-owned Capitol Hills Golf expanded into the entire , and Country Club and the QC Sports hence, the National Capital Region Club. Other linear parks of regional (NCR). As a city oriented to the outside importance include easements of pow- world therefore, Quezon City does, or er transmission lines, center islands intends to project an ever widening and tree-lined boulevards and side- spiral of influence first to its immedi- walks provided with planting strips all ate regional context – Metro Manila; with an aggregate area of 57 hectares. then to the country as a whole; and Add to these the aqueduct right-of-way finally, to the growth continent of the with a total area of 65 hectares. These 21st century – Asia and the Pacific. patches of greenery in a vast metropo- lis provide a breathing space for the 3.1.1 The Green Lung of the Me- burgeoning population. These also tropolis provide refuge to various wildlife that

This is the unique role of Quezon maintain a normal level of biological

City being endowed with the most ex- diversity despite the constant threat of creeping urbanization. tensive expanse of open space and greenery in Mega Manila. In relative Between 2009 and 2016, the follow- terms, open space takes up about one- ing conditions and development were fifth of the total land area of the city. noted in relation to this component. Considering that the city accounts for one-fourth of the metropolitan land  Quezon City still has the largest area its share of open space even in share of greenery to total land area, absolute hectarage is unmatched by hence this role of the city is partly any other city. Contributing to this attained. However, a decrease in the green lung of the metropolis are large total area for open space from parks which include the 2,570-hectare 3,265.87 hectares (has) in 2009 to La Mesa Reservoir and its watershed 3,186.23 has in 2013 was observed. and the and the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife  The La Mesa Watershed, as the last nature center with a combined area of remaining forest in Metro Manila, is over 42 hectares. In addition, Quezon composed of variety of ecosystems and habitat to more than 170 spe- City is host to huge university campus- cies of Philippine flora and fauna. To es such as those of the University of the date, 72 endemic tree species have Diliman, Ateneo de Manila

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velopment and access of these na- volunteers in 1,344 has. of the wa- ture parks and center. Opportuni- tershed. The 30-hectare La Mesa ties for other green areas are lim- Ecopark Resort’s amenities include ited and the existing green spaces an Orchidarium, Butterfly Garden, are invaded by concrete surfaces; Hanging Bridge, picnic area and eco- natural drainage corridors are tak- trails. en over by residential use, particu-  The Quezon Memorial Circle is one larly by informal settler families of the most visited parks in the city (ISFs), lack of fresher concepts in with a recorded number of parks and lack of ample accessibility 1,105,118 visitors from 2006 – mechanisms in the parks and open 2008. The proliferation of an in- spaces especially for the elderly and people with disabilities. creasing number of commercial spaces, if continued and unregulated  The city has partially fulfilled the will undermine the function of the role to take the lead in the number park and open space. There is no of green legislations enacted and clear mechanism for encouraging implemented as the current admin- istration has been a pioneer and and recording the number of visi- progressive advocate of solutions tors from different cities. for environmental issues, climate  The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wild- change and sustainable solutions. life Nature Center is the only zoolog- Moreover, it has enacted several laws on environment protection ical and botanical garden located at the southwest of the QMC which such as the Environmental Protec-

houses 38 species of trees and tion and Waste Management Code shrubs in 2009 represented by of Quezon City in 2014. It is the first 2,443 trees commonly found in Phil- city in the entire country to imple- ippine forests and has kept various ment a Green Building Ordinance. species of endemic and endangered The city has adopted various good birds, mammals, reptiles and am- green practices such as: the estab- phibians in the open-air Mini-zoo lishment of materials recovery fa- and Wildlife Rescue Center. It fur- cility (MRF) where collected gar- ther serves as venue for public edu- bage are sorted properly; an effec- cation, and training and research tive information campaign on the facility for future veterinarians and practice of 3Rs or Reduce, Reuse, biologists. It also includes other and Recycle; and, a green public amenities like cottages available for transport system has been initiated conferences, meetings, seminars, For Quezon City to maintain this children’s playground, visitor’s cen- role in the metropolis in the long term, ter, a man-made lagoon for fishing, a it shall see to it that:

rock garden and a craft village.  The city also faces some challenges a)it accounts for the largest share of

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tains the most extensive proportion of universities and other institutions of open space and greenery with the con- higher learning. It has been cited also sideration that: the 25% open space as among the top 50 emerging global and greenery will be retained with an outsourcing cities, a definite advantage increment of 1`% - 5% annually; some the city has now attained in the infor- 5% will be allocated to businesses and mation and communication technology vendors; and, convert portions for amusement areas and wellness or fel- (ICT) industry. Moreover, Quezon City lowship programs for citizens of the is home to all national television and city and the metropolis. movie production outfits and universi- ty-based facilities for visual and per- b) its well-tended parks are patron- forming arts. But more than the pas- ized by the metropolitan population sive role of providing sites and venues through a clear public information for the production and application of campaign; development of these areas as eco-tourism areas; and budget allo- knowledge, Quezon City intends to be cation for the maintenance and devel- actively engaged in the promotion, en- opment of these nature parks and cen- hancement and preservation of the ters. sciences and the arts.

c) it encourages relevant research From the time this vision was craft- and development activities and plan- ed, the following conditions and devel-

ning projects that will preserve the opment were observed in relation to

open spaces and greenery in the cam- the second component, which reflect puses and major public and private something to be desired in fulfillment institutions. of such vision: d) it explores renewable energy sources in the university campuses and  While the City hosts top ranked major institutions with big reserves of universities and other institutions recreational greens that the City hosts. of higher learning, it lacks program it develops linear parks/open spaces in to recruit other top ranked univer- all barangays, in areas cleared by the sities and the city university, Que- River Rehabilitation, and in the zon City Polytechnic University Dumpsite. (QCPU) would benefit from more

e) it continues to keep the lead in government support. the number of green legislation enact-  The QC is the leading LGU in terms ed and implemented. of land area occupied (260.3 has.) 3.1.2 The Country’s Knowledge for ICTs. It is however next to Ma- Industry Capital kati City in terms on the number of

ICT companies (52 in QC, 64 in Ma- Quezon City’s claim to this role is kati City). If this is not aggressively

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place. There are some tie-ups in specif- various programs to attract inves- ic areas of research, such as on green tors, other cities like and building technology. The Bureau of might overtake the role of Agricultural Research, Philippine Nu- Quezon City as among the emerg- clear Research Institute and the South- ing global outsourcing cities. east Asian Ministers of Education Or- ganization (SEAMEO) Regional Center  The City is still home to all national for Educational Innovation and Tech- television and movie production nology (INNOTECH) are some of the outfits and university-based facili- existing research institutes. There is ties for visual and performing arts. however much to be desired in the Aggressive feedbacking and con- provision/program to relocate re- sultation mechanism will be help- search institutes in QC and collabora- ful to prevent relocation and to tive works with these already existing sustain these facilities’ stay in Que- facilities. zon City.  City-funded scholarship grants for  There is lack of LGU attention as post-graduate studies available for competition among qualified candi- evidenced by lack of major pro- dates nationwide gram launched and budget for a

zoned knowledge industry precinct City-funded post-graduate studies to house the community of re- grants are not yet offered city-wide,

searchers and innovators and to much more nationwide. These require

showcase new products and pro- high educational requirements and

cesses. standards. Such is being overtaken by

challenges of unemployment, lack of As identified in 2009, indicators employment opportunities and lack of that Quezon City is truly performing its establishments for job creation. role as the knowledge industry capital  Museums, art galleries, libraries and of the country include that the follow- theaters for the performing arts put ing facilities, events and programs are a regular fare in the city. This section up by the city independently of the reviews what . have been achieved in universities’ own recent years and what more can be done to fulfill these indicators. In November 2015, the (QCX) an interactive "social  Research institutes in various history museum” that allows visitors fields of knowledge established to learn more about the history and culture of the sprawling city opened at With the City’s booming ICT indus- the Quezon Memorial Circle. Govern- try, 14 ICT schools and tertiary level ment and private sector participation education facilities of top-notch educa- can be enhanced in the establishment tional institutions such as 268 training of more of these facilities. centers and research institutes are in CITY QUEZON OF GOALS AND SECTORAL VISION DEVELOPMENT 3: Chapter

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 Regular arts and sciences events such ries, medical transcription firms, and as conferences and seminar- the presence of the most advanced and workshops held with personalities of specialized hospitals. Fully endorsed international and national renown in by the private sector and supported by attendance the local government, the healthcare

and wellness industry is bound to While the Araneta Coliseum was flourish for the benefit of a wide rang- identified as a regular venue, there is ing clientele locally and abroad. still a lack in big venues available for The recent plenary workshop within such events. the City Development Council expand- Much has to be done in the following ed the geographical scope from Asia to indicators: Asia-Pacific because of the number of  City-sponsored awards and recogni- tourists who come from the Pacific for tion for outstanding Filipino scien- healthcare services. tists and inventors and artists con- From 2009, when this vision compo- ducted at least during jubilee anni- nent was identified, the city had imple- versaries mented the following:  Balikbayan programs for foreign-  Essential Health Care Package in 64

based Filipino name artists and sci- Health Centers

entists  Ambulatory care by the two (2) gov- ernment hospitals In addition to these previous indica- tors, the CDC workshop identified ad-  Promotion of healthy lifestyle ditional success indicators such as:  Health programs and services of  Improvement and promotion of tour- public and private health facilities ist spots and  Subsidy for medicines by the local  Installation of solar power in IT facil- government and DOH ities.  Medicine package provided to the

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This is an emerging role of Quezon health centers and 13 sub-health sta- tions , dialysis centers, lying in clin- City. The city already boasts of the ics, dental clinics and other private best medical facilities and services, the health and wellness facilities proliferation of wellness centers, phys- ical fitness centers, health clinics, phar- However, despite the envisioned healthcare and wellness industry as maceutical, food, beauty and sanitary the city’s signal product under the One products, caregiving schools, laborato-

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 Medicines and health services within of the Department of Trade and Indus- reach of the poor, retirees, elderly try (DTI), this has not been realized and differently abled persons yet. This has to be in the agenda of rel- evant city offices and industry as this  Health/medical tourism flourishing can build up a critical mass of factor  World class pet care facilities for use endowments to propel it towards be- by local pet lovers and visitors alike. coming the premier hub of healthcare and wellness in Asia-Pacific. 3.2 Quezon City as a Desirable Hu- Too, while the previous plan identi- man Settlement fied the establishment of ‘hospitels’ as a support to the city’s being a health and wellness hub has not been This inward-looking component of achieved. In fact, none of the existing the city’s vision describes the desired 64 hospitals –18 government and 46 characteristics of the city as a place in private have put up hospitels. The en- which to live, work and play. Such hancement/upgrading of existing pri- characteristics are expressed in terms vate and public facilities, equipment, of choice descriptors for the desired and medical services are being priori- kind of citizens, the local economy, the tized by hospital owners rather than built and unbuilt environment and the putting up hospitels. institutions for the city’s governance in the future. Each descriptor is further Also, there are observed apprehen- translated into success indicators to sions on the part of investors due in facilitate monitoring of progress at any part to the unclear benefits/incentives time in the future. that can be derived in putting up hos- pitels. Other factors noted, despite 3.2.1 Desired Qualities of the Citi- some proposals are being processed, zenry were: lack of coordination among stakeholders in both public and private In order to attain a high Quality sectors; not a priority and no resource Community the city must have a allocation on the part of the city gov- healthy, educated and secure citizen- ernment; lack of promotion. ry. In the future, the following additional facilities and services are to be 1) A HEALTHY citizenry is charac- achieved in order for Quezon City to terized by the following: rightfully claim this vision:  Morbidity rates reduced to the minimum  Hospitals that double as hotels or ”hospitels”  Mortality rates at normal lev- els  Health and scientific conferences  Health insurance for all fami- regularly hosted by the city lies provided

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toilet facilities 3) A SECURE citizenry is shown by  All households have access to or assured of the following: safe and potable water  Zero crime rate  Incidence of malnutrition  Crime solution efficiency rate eradicated higher than that in Metro Ma- nila 2) An EDUCATED citizenry can be  Drug abuse eliminated observed or inferred when:

 Standard police-population  100% literacy rate is achieved ratio attained (1:500)  All school-age population are  Fire-free city in school including differently-  Standard firefighter- abled persons who are provid- population ratio attained ed appropriate education (1:2000)  Enrollment participation rate  Standard fire station-land area including SPED enrollees at ratio met (1:4 sq.km.) maximum level  Standard jailguard-inmate ra-  Cohort survival rate at opti- tio met (1:7) mum level  Standard inmate-cell space  Dropout rate reduced to zero ratio met (1:4.70sqm)  Decent and affordable housing  Excellent academic perfor- mance in all basic levels of ed- for all provided

ucation achieved  Families in all danger areas  Ideal classroom-student ratio relocated to hazard free areas met (1:50)  Informal settlers assured of  Ideal teacher-student ratio secure tenure in land and met (1:50) dwellings  Training Centers & Research  Standard Day Care Center- Institutes established and well Pupil ratio met (1:25) -maintained  Standard Day Care Worker –  Public school teacher compe- Pupil ratio met (1:25) tence at par with or better  Children in need of special than those of leading schools protection (CNSP) are cared  Standard book-student ratio for attained  Youth sector assisted and pro-  Scholarship grants for tertiary tected education to post graduate  Persons with disabilities as- study sustained sisted  Culture and arts developed,  Women served and assisted preserved and patronized  Elderly assisted and protected

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of firms and area coverage de-  Standard social worker-client voted to IT activities ratio achieved: (Center based 1:15, Community based 1:60)  Nationally and internationally- recognized training institu- Of the three descriptors of the de- tions providing IT solutions / sired attributes of Quezon City’s citi- services zens, that of being secure, both in their  As wi-fi enabled area persons and their communities seems  Focused area for high-end in- to be the ultimate goal. Even the other formation technology busi- qualities of being healthy and educated nesses contribute to the citizens’ ultimate se-  Access to high quality educa- curity. tion for all  Nurture systems for the gifted 3.2.2 Desired Character of are in place the City’s Economy  Skilled manpower and human A local economy that is diverse, resources are utilized strong and vibrant ensures prosperity  Tertiary level education facili- and sustainable growth for all. To at- ties (top notch educational in- tain this goal the following success in- stitutions), training centers dicators were set : and research institutes in place  cholarship grants for advanced 1) DIVERSE : The local economy studies sustained is said to be diverse/diversified when  Preservation of culture and it exhibits the following characteris- arts tics:  Museums and galleries and  QC is functioning as public libraries established and “Wellness Capital of Asia-Pacific” as maintained shown by  Historical sites preserved  Balikbayan program for for-  Tertiary hospitals with ISO ac- eign based Filipino artists im- creditation plemented  Hospitals, health spas, specialty  Booming ICT (No. 1 in the clinics (with high service quali- country’s ICT industry) ty standard) in abundance  Support for investors and inno-  Well implemented Health/ vators Medical Tourism program  Balikbayan program for for-  World class training for health eign-based Filipino scientists workers  Regular arts and science con- ferences and competitions  QC is truly the Knowledge  World class facilities in enter- Industry Capital of the Country tainment, sports and perform-

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 Ideal site for business invest-  Productive and properly regu- ments both for the Service Sec- lated informal sector tor (wholesale and retail, transport, storage and commu- 3) VIBRANT: A vibrant (masigla nication, real estate, hotel and at matiwasay) local economy is the restaurants, financial institu- generic descriptor of a diverse and tions, health, education, etc.) strong economy. It is attained when and Industry Sector the following indicators can be ob- (manufacturing, construction, served: electric, gas and water)  QC as a globally competitive  Leading tourist destination in growth center Metro Manila catering to vari-  Low cost of doing business ous types of tourists (local and  Skilled and abundant human foreign) in fields of medical, resources educational, political, business/  Well placed infrastructure sup- investors, etc. port facilities  A culinary tourism destination  Responsive government to 2) STRONG : A strong (malakas business needs at matibay) local economy can be seen  Healthy and peaceful business or inferred from the following indica- environment tors:  Sustained growth in new and old investments  Site for the leading businesses  Near-zero incidence of busi- in the country ness closures  Locally produced products and  Steady increase in business services developed, promoted start-ups and distinctly branded as QC

 Abundant supply of food and commodities that are afforda- 3.2.3 Desired Quality of the En- ble to all vironment  Fully employed human re- A clean, green and resilient en- sources (with skills relevant to vironment is conducive to healthy city the needs of the industry) living and is attractive not only to the  Reduced unemployment rate to local residents but also to visitors. a single digit In order to determine success in  Reduced poverty incidence to achieving this goal, certain indicators levels below the national level were set to measure performance in  QC as no. 1 in business tax col- various areas of concern. lection in the country  Institutionalized cooperation / 1) The city is successful in being partnership between the city CLEAN when, in terms of:

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 Promoted popular/wide use of Solid Waste renewable energy  Its surroundings are garbage  Access to and wide use of alter- free native fuels  Its solid waste generated/  Green pedestrian-friendly disposed daily is reduced to thoroughfares 50%  The largest number of green  Residents are using ecological- legislations enacted and imple- ly-sound practices mented  Disposal of toxic, hazardous  Its parks are well-patronized and healthcare wastes properly by local and metropolitan resi- registered and monitored dents alike

 All its barangays have accessi- Air Quality ble and resident-friendly parks  Ambient air is maintained at  People and all sectors are levels within EMB standards proud of their environment (TSP level-90 mg/cu.m) and are actively engaged in its care, protection, preservation Water Quality and promotion

 Surface water quality is main- tained at levels within EMB 3) The city has a RESILIENT en-

standards (BOD-7 mg/l below vironment when -

and DO – 5 mg/l up)  Exposed communities are pro-  Controlled and minimized tected from natural and man- groundwater extraction made hazards.  Its residents are adequately 2) The city shall be known as the prepared to handle disasters Green Lung of the metropolis. Its envi- and mitigation measures are in ronment is GREEN when it has - place

 The city government can effec-  The largest percentage of tively address and efficiently greenery to total land area manage all types of emergen- among component LGUs in cies Metro Manila  Recovered, restored, developed 3.2.4 Desired Character of the Built and protected its easements Environment and open spaces for the public  An inter-connected system of A well-linked, balanced and at- parks, green areas and open tractive cityscape makes city living spaces pleasant and enjoyable.  A well-protected and preserved

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This goal is said to be attained ATTRACTIVE : The city appears when the following success indicators attractive when - are observed to be existing: WELL-LINKED : The city is well-  Effective drainage and sewer- linked externally and internally when - age systems are installed  Blighted areas are redeveloped  An observed inter-connected  Open spaces within the built- hierarchy of roads and streets up areas are greened and de-  All-weather roads and bridges veloped are properly constructed and  Urban landscape is enhanced managed (interlink park system,  Roads/travelling comfort for streetscape) motorists and commuters  Historical sites and landmarks are  Walking and other non-motorized preserved and maintained modes of mobility can be used safely  Adequate parking areas, load- 3.2.5 Desired Qualities of ing and unloading zones are Local Governance provided A dynamic, sound and participa-  Mass transit systems are in tive governance contributes to the place city’s effort in building a high Quality  Utilities are installed under- Community.

ground  Underground mass transit sys- 1) DYNAMIC governance is indi- tem/monorail are in place cated by :  Innovative systems BALANCED : The landscape is (management systems, opera- balanced when - tions and communication sys-

tems) institutionalized  Built-up areas are integrated  Clear Organizational Structure with the city’s open spaces  Comprehensive Human Re-  Standards on open spaces re- source Development Program quirement are complied with  Comprehensive Manual of Op-  Urban development is distrib- erations for the whole City Bu- uted in self-contained commu- reaucracy nities  An approved plantilla for the  Adequate urban expansion are- bureaucracy as are available  Promotion of Teamwork in Ex- ecutive

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3) There is PARTICIPATIVE gov-  Competent and well-trained ernance when- employees  Adequate data base to support  Citizens’ participation in pro- the plan grams and projects is institu-  Professional attitude and be- tionalized havior of leaders  There is strong linkage or part-  Governance and leadership nership with the NGOs/POs, recognized by international academe, research and training and national award-giving institution, etc., at the city and bodies as well by the City to its the level barangays  Information on plans, pro- grams and activities are acces- 2) Fiscal management and local sible (transparency) to all legislation are SOUND when - stakeholders

 Venues for airing complaints or grievances are available  Fiscal Management  Revenue generation increases progressively (RPT, business tax)  City finances are relatively self- reliant

 Resources are utilized based on the community’s need and re- quirement  Graft and corruption is reduced to zero  100% compliant with manda- tory/statutory obligations

Local Legislation  Adequate and appropriate local ordinances are enacted and are properly implemented by the Executive  There is active stakeholders and people participation in leg- islation and policy formulation  Strong coordination between the Legislative and Executive

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