The Quezon City Government, through the Quezon City Gender and Development Council (GAD Council) and Office of the City Mayor (OCM), in collaboration with multiple city departments and agencies, has set up the NO WOMAN LEFT BEHIND program that aims to help improve the welfare of the city’s Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) during and after detention. 

Under the program, women have been provided access to healthcare, education, and livelihood.

Healthcare

For healthcare, they can avail of the laboratory services such as CBC, Urinalysis, Fecalysis, ECG, Chem 5, and Pregnancy Tests. They are also given access to vaccinations, including vaccines for COVID-19.

Education

For education, they are offered Alternative Learning System (ALS), basic, and college education with the assistance of Quezon City University (QCU). 

As of October 2025, a total of 43 PDLs have graduated BS in Entrepreneurship from QCU, with 19 of them being part of the first batch in 2024. 

Livelihood

For livelihood, PDLs are given access to opportunities such as the Small Income Generating Assistance (SIGA) Capital Assistance Program by the Social Services Development Department (SSDD), the Vote to Tote program, and the Cup of Joy Coffee Shop, along with other programs provided by the Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (SBCDPO).

In partnership with SPARK Philippines, the city government has also institutionalized the Vote to Tote program with Upcycling and Repurposing tarps. Under the program, tarpaulins and election campaign paraphernalia are collected and converted into fashionable bags, which are then sold in department stores and at pop-up events, rather than being sent to landfills. 

Another livelihood initiative is the launching of “Cup of Joy” – a coffee shop established inside the QCJFD facility and managed by PDLs under the supervision of the Welfare and Development Unit. 

As part of their preparation, PDLs have undergone a 3-month barista training provided by the Social Services Development Department (SSDD), which aims to help develop their skills and enables them to earn and save money that they can use in life after detention. 

After Care Program

In collaboration with the SSDD, QCJFD has introduced the After Care and Reintegration Program for released PDLs. Under the program, the released PDLs are given financial assistance to start their new life and/or start a livelihood.

For more information about the program, please coordinate with the QC GAD Council or contact the departments responsible for the mentioned programs.