Quezon City Case Study
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION
According to FDI, Quezon City is one of the:
Top 10 Asian Cities: Overall (7th place)
Asian Cities: Top 5 Best Economic Potential (5th place)
Asian Cities: Top 5 Most Cost Effective (3rd place)
From: FDI Magazine, http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2228/Asian_Cities_of_the_Future_2007_08.html
World Bank:
“QC has been transformed from a bankrupt and disintegrating urban center into one of the cleanest and richest cities”
ADB:
“Other Philippine cities can take a cue from QC which has boosted its collection from real estate tax and in turn used revenues for social spending.”
Quezon City has transformed from a debt-ridden city to become the richest city in the country, thus, these recognitions from international organizations. According to DILG, Quezon City has earned the Model of Good Governance as the city is the “best managed city”. In 2003, the city was also named “most livable community” by the Metro bank Foundation. The Commission on Audit cited that for the 2nd consecutive year in the Belmonte Administration, QC as the LGU with the highest net income in the Philippines. One of the most note-taking achievements during the first term of Mayor Belmonte was establishing a very strong financial position to pursue wide-scale development. (Quezon City: The Belmonte Administration 2003-2004) Quezon City is the largest of Metro Manila's cities in population and land area. At 160 square kilometers, it is an urban landscape spread over one-fourth of the Philippines' metropolitan area. Its expansive lands, reasonably priced real estate, strategic location and large consumer market are immediate plus factors for business. About one-third of its populations are less than 15 years old. Strengthening the capacity of its young population are about 65 colleges and universities, among them the prestigious University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Manila University, and countless
According to FDI, Quezon City is one of the:
Top 10 Asian Cities: Overall (7th place)
Asian Cities: Top 5 Best Economic Potential (5th place)
Asian Cities: Top 5 Most Cost Effective (3rd place)
From: FDI Magazine, http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2228/Asian_Cities_of_the_Future_2007_08.html
World Bank:
“QC has been transformed from a bankrupt and disintegrating urban center into one of the cleanest and richest cities”
ADB:
“Other Philippine cities can take a cue from QC which has boosted its collection from real estate tax and in turn used revenues for social spending.”
Quezon City has transformed from a debt-ridden city to become the richest city in the country, thus, these recognitions from international organizations. According to DILG, Quezon City has earned the Model of Good Governance as the city is the “best managed city”. In 2003, the city was also named “most livable community” by the Metro bank Foundation. The Commission on Audit cited that for the 2nd consecutive year in the Belmonte Administration, QC as the LGU with the highest net income in the Philippines. One of the most note-taking achievements during the first term of Mayor Belmonte was establishing a very strong financial position to pursue wide-scale development. (Quezon City: The Belmonte Administration 2003-2004) Quezon City is the largest of Metro Manila's cities in population and land area. At 160 square kilometers, it is an urban landscape spread over one-fourth of the Philippines' metropolitan area. Its expansive lands, reasonably priced real estate, strategic location and large consumer market are immediate plus factors for business. About one-third of its populations are less than 15 years old. Strengthening the capacity of its young population are about 65 colleges and universities, among them the prestigious University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Manila University, and countless