Quezon City (/ˈkeɪzɒn/KAY-zon;Filipino:Lungsod Quezon Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkeːson]), also known to Filipinos by its initials as QC) is the most populous city in the Philippines. It is one of the cities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Quezon City was named after Manuel L. Quezon, secondPresident of the Philippines, who founded the city and developed it to replace the City of Manila as the national capital for 28 years from 1948 to 1976. Quezon City is not located in and should not be confused with Quezon Province, which was also named after the president. It is the largest city in Metro Manila in terms of land area and most populated local government unit in the country.
A major tourism draw to the province is Mount Banahaw. The mountain is surrounded by spiritual mysticism with many cults and religious organizations staying on the mountain. Numerous pilgrims visit the mountain especially during Holy Week.
History
Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The first European to explore the area was Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces.
SM FoundationInc. (SMFI) refurbished the medical and dental clinic at the QuezonCity Schools DivisionOffice (QC-SDO) of the Department of Education (DepEd) ... During the turnover ceremony, Dr ... “A healthy student is a happy student,” Gepanayao said ... .
Before the glamorous event, Councilor-actor Alfred VargasIII (5th district) graced the event to highlight the partnership through dental missions across QuezonCity between UrbanSmiles Dental Clinic and the Quezon City government.
... resumed regular visitations at the QuezonCityJailFemale Dormitory ... Ruperto Sombilon, PAO recently spearheaded a medical, dental, optical, and legal missioin at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory.
Residents of District 1 in QuezonCity avail of dental services inside a bus at the Ramon Magsaysay covered court on Feb ... Residents of District 1 in Quezon City avail of dental services inside a bus at the Ramon Magsaysay covered court on Feb.
held a parade at the QuezonCityMemorialCircle on Sunday as part of the celebration of the Philippine Dental Health Month ... held a parade at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Sunday as part of the celebration of the Philippine Dental Health Month.
This social good initiative was made possible through collaboration with the Philippine Red Cross – QuezonCity Chapter, and private dentists from Quezon City and Caloocan.