The Quezon City Government ushers in 2026 with two major public New Year countdown celebrations featuring live concerts and fireworks displays at the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) and Nova Park in Novaliches this New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025.
“We want to welcome 2026 with brightness, joy, and safety. In the coming year, we once again pledge that the entire local government force will continue to serve and work tirelessly for the welfare of our QCitizens,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement.
To ensure a safe and orderly celebration, the City Government will deploy more than 3,000 personnel from the Quezon City Law and Order Council across both venues. It also reminds the public to strictly comply with regulations on the use and sale of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.
To support those who will attend the public New Year’s party, the QCity Bus will provide free rides across its eight routes, operating from 1:00 PM on December 31, 2025 until 2:00 AM on January 1, 2026.
In line with the City’s environmental initiatives, the public is encouraged to bring their own tumblers, as free water refill stations will be available at both venues.
Meanwhile, Quezon City reflects on 2025 as a year marked by good governance that was not measured by promises alone, but by everyday systems that work, streets that move people safely, services that reach the most vulnerable, and communities that feel seen, heard and protected.
Belmonte is serving her third and final term, having been granted a fresh mandate by her constituents in a landslide victory during the 2025 elections. And she is not wasting public trust, resuming her people-first and data-driven leadership to foster an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready QC.
According to the city government, 2025 was a year of milestones that shaped the city from infrastructure and business growth to youth empowerment, health, climate action and cultural leadership on the global stage.
The Belmonte administration introduced a new tourism campaign, “QC: More to Explore,” positioning the city as a travel destination for local and international visitors that goes beyond entertainment, offering depth, history and meaning.
Scholarship and educational assistance programs also expanded significantly in 2025. Beyond academics, QC strengthened its child protection systems against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), working closely with law enforcers, social workers and community organizations.
Belmonte believes that protecting children and empowering the youth is not just a social obligation but a long-term investment in the city’s future stability and growth. For its efforts, the city received the 2025 Presidential Award for Most Child-Friendly City under the highly urbanized cities category.
Its infrastructure agenda in 2025 focused not only on scale but on usability, as Belmonte emphasized that infrastructure is ultimately about dignity, ensuring that people can move safely, reach services easily, and enjoy public spaces regardless of age or ability.
For entrepreneurs, Quezon City cemented its status as one of the most business-friendly local governments in the Philippines. Its streamlined systems, digital platforms, and transparent processes made it easier for entrepreneurs to start, sustain, and grow their businesses.
The city also leads in gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusive policies; women likewise thrive with access to livelihood opportunities. Its health agenda in 2025, meanwhile, centered on accessibility, prevention, and dignity.
In the last quarter of 2025, Quezon City was also officially designated a UNESCO Creative City of Film in late 2025, becoming one of the first Southeast Asian cities to receive this recognition, highlighting its status as the heart of Philippine cinema and film culture.
“Iisa ang aming hangad—isang lungsod kung saan lahat ay kasali at walang maiiwan sa pag-unlad ngayong bagong taon (We have one aspiration—a city where everyone is included and no one is left behind in progress this coming new year),” Mayor Belmonte added.
