Quezon City takes a major leap toward realizing Universal Health Care (UHC) with the inaugural Annual Convention of the Quezon City Health Network (QCHN)—a groundbreaking assembly of LGU-employed physicians, public health experts, and key stakeholders from across the city’s healthcare system.
Spearheaded by Mayor Joy Belmonte, the two-day convention will be held on June 20–21, 2025 at the M.I.C.E. Center and will convene leaders from local hospitals, health departments, and allied government agencies under one shared goal: to strengthen, innovate, and make healthcare truly inclusive for all QCitizens.
“This convention is more than a professional gathering—it is a citywide movement. One that affirms our commitment to making health a right, not a privilege, and to building a system that leaves no one behind,” Mayor Belmonte said.
Themed “Strengthening Local Healthcare: Innovation, and Inclusive Health for Quezon City,” the event is led by Dr. Dave Anthony Vergara, Chief Health Care Operations Officer of Quezon City and Officer-in-Charge of the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital. As Overall Convention Chairperson, Dr. Vergara champions the City Government’s strategy of unifying local health institutions to deliver coordinated, people-centered care in line with the UHC Law.
A core feature of the convention is a series of presentations by Quezon City’s own LGU doctors and health professionals, highlighting real-world solutions to pressing public health concerns.
District 1 Councilor and Majority Floor Leader Dr. Dorothy Delarmente will present all active health policies in the city through the Quezon City Council —underscoring the vital role of local legislation in advancing health systems.
Other sessions include:
Significance of Data Privacy Law in Medical Practice – Atty. Jefferson Fernandez and Atty. Edilyn Morales
UHC Law and How the QC LGU is preparing for the implementation – Dr. Ma. Leticia De Guzman
Nutrition, Calorie Counting, and the Quezon City LGU’s Initiative on Establishing a Healthy Food Environment within Quezon City – Jairah Asa Sideco and Rina Reyes
Addressing Threats to Global Health: Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance and Impact on Health – Dr. Aileen Carreon
Geriatric Care and Management – Dr. Ruel De Guzman
Mental Health in the Workplace – Dr. Jayson Boscos
Maintaining Quality in Healthcare – Dr. Maria Lourdes Pineda-Santos
Social Services Development Department and its Role in the Quezon City LGU Healthcare – Carolina Patalinghog
Customer Relations Management in the Healthcare Setting – Dr. Susana Quiaoit
“This is how we break silos—by working together across disciplines, departments, and sectors to uphold health equity and social justice,” said Dr. Vergara.
As keynote speaker, Mayor Belmonte will reaffirm Quezon City’s vision of a unified and responsive health system—where hospitals, clinics, social services, and local governance operate hand in hand to deliver compassionate, resilient, and accessible care to every QCitizen.
The 1st Annual QCHN Convention marks a milestone in Quezon City’s journey toward Universal Health Care: one built on collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to public service.
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