Pangkabuhayang QC is a livelihood training and capital assistance program that extends options for starting a business to displaced/resigned/reduced-salary employees, micro-entrepreneurs/vendors, PWDs, laid-off OFWs, unemployed solo parents and indigent residents of Quezon City.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Unemployed or underemployed persons who are one of the following:

• Solo Parents 
• PWDs
• Returning OFWs
• Graduates of the Quezon City Anti Drug Abuse Advisory Council (QCADAAC)

         2. Displaced Workers 

         3. Microentrepreneurs/Vendors 

         4. Indigent Residents of Quezon City

• All Beneficiaries must be Quezon City Residents who are 18 years old and above. 
• The applicant must be physically able to work and must be the one who will start the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

A. DISPLACED WORKERS

1. 2 photocopies of the QCitizen ID (if physical ID has not been received from the LGU, a digitally approved copy will suffice.)
2. 1 printed or original copy of the  Pangkabuhayang QC application form and Business Plan
3. 1 photocopy of the  Notice of Termination (if you have been terminated from your employ due to the COVID-19 pandemic) 
4. 1 photocopy of your Payslip (for reduced-salary workers)
5. 1 original and 1 photocopy of the  Pangkabuhayang QC Certificate signed, sealed, as issued by your barangay.

B. MICROENTREPRENEURS/VENDORS

1. 2 photocopies of QCitizen ID (if the physical card has not been received from the lgu, an approved digital copy will suffice) 
2. 1 printed and original copy ng Pangkabuhayang QC application form and  Business Plan
3. 1 photocopy of your  updated Barangay Business Permit (renewed 6 months prior to application) 
4. 2 photos of your business (inside and outside of your store or place of business) 
5. For vendors/hawkers  – 1 photocopy of the Hawker’s Permit issued by the  Market Development and Administration Department
6. 1 original and  1 photocopy of the  Pangkabuhayang QC Certificate signed, sealed, and issued by the barangay.

C. Unemployed Residents (PWD, SOLO PARENTS, GRADUATES OF QCADAAC, RETURNING OFWS

1. 2 photocopies of QCitizen ID (if physical ID has not yet been received from the LGU, an approved digital copy will suffice. 
2. 1 printed and original copy of the Pangkabuhayang QC application form and business plan. 
3. 1 original and 1 photocopy of the Pangkabuhayang QC certificate signed, sealed, and issued by the Barangay. 
4. Certification from SSDD (for solo parents)
5. Certification from the QCADAAC (for graduates of the program)
6. Certification from PDAO (for PWDs)

D. INDIGENT RESIDENTS OF QUEZON CITY

1. 2 photocopies of the  QCitizen ID (if physical ID has not yet been received from the LGU, an approved digital copy will suffice. )
2. 1 printed and original copy of the Pangkabuhayang QC application form and Business Plan
3. 1 original and 1 photocopy of the  Pangkabuhayang QC Certificate signed, sealed, and issued by the barangay. 
4. 1 original copy of a Certificate of Indigency signed, sealed, and issued by the barangay. 

PROCESS :

1. Go to qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph and log-in.
2. Click on “Pangkabuhayang QC”. 
3. Fill up the Pangkabuhayang QC application form and business plan. Don’t leave anything blank. 
4. Click “Submit”.
5. Choose a schedule for the interview. Slots will be made available once the program is opened. 
6. Wait for the confirmation email and read the instructions provided.

REMINDER :

1. The Business plan template is attached to the application form. There is no need to create your own template. 
2. After the interview and submission of documents, the applicant will receive an “application received stub” indicating that the SBCDPO has received your application. This does not mean the applicant has been approved. 
3. Make sure you have the necessary requirements for the category chosen and applied for. 
4. Only those with complete supporting requirements may schedule an interview through the QC Eservices website.
5. Only one member of the family living in the same household/same address may apply for the program. 
6. The SBCDPO will conduct onsite surprise visits to the stores/place of business of the different beneficiaries for monitoring purposes.

As home to the biggest population of cooperatives, Quezon City is at the forefront of cooperative development and training. In collaboration with the Cooperatives Development Authority, SBCDPO facilitates the process and management of the development of cooperatives in the city.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fully accomplished Cooperative Building Application Form 
2. Fully accomplished Registration Forms which can be accessed through http://cda.gov.ph 
3. 1 original copy of the Articles of Cooperation  
4. 1 original copy of the By-laws of the Cooperative  
5. 1 original copy of the Treasurer’s Certification  
6. 1 original copy of the Surety Bond Application 

PROCESS:

1. Go to the SBCDPO office and accomplish the Cooperative Building Application Form. 
2. Coordinate with the SBCDPO for requirements and guidelines of the Cooperative Development Authority. 
3. Attend the Pre-Registration Seminar conducted by the CDA together with SBCDPO. 
4. Wait for the feedback from CDA if the application is approved. 
5. If approved, submit 4 copies of the different requirements to the SBCDPO office. 
6. There will be a turnover program and oath-taking program for the Certificate of Registration to the approved cooperative.

REMINDERS :

1. The applicant will be given the application form, and SBCDPO staff will be needing information on the applicant/organization involved. 
2. All members of the applicant cooperative must attend the pre-registration seminar conducted by the Cooperative Development Authority. 
3. SBCDPO will facilitate the requirements and process needed with the Cooperative Development Authority and other involved parties. 
4. Cooperative Development Authority will email SBCDPO if the cooperative has been approved. 
5. The applicant to become a cooperative must cover the minor fees required for the processing of documents.  

This program provides an opportunity for different vulnerable sectors in our community to rise amidst the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as an economic recovery program for the unemployed due to forced community restrictions has expanded into our very own QC Brand. From everyday household essential products to boosting our local food processing industry.QC Essentials is proudly made in QC, made by QCitizens.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Letter of Intent addressed to Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office

2. List of beneficiaries from the barangay or sector interested to avail of started kits.

PROCESS:

1. Go to the SBCDPO office to inquire and submit the letter of request. 

2. If approved and kits are readily available, wait to be notified by QC SBCDPO regarding the schedule of the release of the kits to the barangay/organization that requested it. 

3. Attend the scheduled turnover of the kits. 

4. Attend the in-person training by QC SBCDPO or access the official SBCDPO Youtube page for the step-by-step guide.

REMINDERS :

1.  The schedule of the turnover of kits will depend on the availability of the kits.  

2. SBCDPO will not collect any fees or royalties from the products made by the beneficiary.