MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City has clinched a landmark victory, taking home the 2025 Presidential Award for Child‑Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) in the Highly Urbanized City (HUC) category — its first-ever Presidential Award at this level and a resounding validation of years of deliberate, institutionalized child‑focused policy. The accolade crowns Quezon City’s sustained efforts to place children’s rights and welfare at the center of local governance. After winning the National Capital Region (NCR) regional competition, the city prevailed over national finalists Butuan City, Angeles City, and Iloilo City following a rigorous national audit and validation last October that included […]... Keep on reading: QC makes history: Named most child‑friendly city in 2025