The PANGKABUHAYANG QC is a livelihood and financial assistance program set-up by the Quezon City Government through its Small Business and Cooperative Development and Promotions Office (SBCDPO) aimed at helping and supporting the growth of QCitizens business.
A cash assistance amounting from Php 10,000 to Php 20,000, depending on the applicant’s business plan, is distributed to thousands of approved beneficiaries that will contribute to their initial capital. They will also receive training from partner agencies.
PANGKABUHAYANG QC will assist the following:
- Micro Entrepreneurs
- Unemployed Solo Parent
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
- Returning OFW or Member of OFW Household
- Completers of Livelihood/Entrepreneurship Training programs (16 hours or more) that are endorsed by Quezon City Government, National Government, and other city-partnered training institutions.
As of April 2025, the program has a total of 63,433 beneficiaries that was divided into 9 batches and 5 phases since it started in 2021.
The program was initially created to accommodate those severely affected QCitizen by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To know more about the program, you may check-out How to avail of the Pangkabuhayang QC Program or contact/visit Small Business and Cooperative Development and Promotions Office webpage.
