The Quezon City Government, through the Gender and Development (GAD) Council Office, has officially launched the Right to Care card, empowering resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners.
The RTC card operates through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA), which recognizes the cardholders’ decision to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent to any type of medical care concerning their partners, including treatment, procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
The program was initially implemented in city government hospitals, such as the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH), Novaliches District Hospital (NDH), and Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH).
The initiative is part of the city’s solidarity and efforts to create an equal, inclusive, and respectful community for every QCitizen, regardless of gender.
As of June 2026, 375 couples/ 750 individuals have been oriented, 658 cards have been printed, and a total of 1,782 have applied for RTC since 2023.
Quezon City is the first city to implement the RTC card in the Philippines.
To make it more accessible and convenient, the city government integrates RTC into the QC e-Services platform. This allows QCitizens to apply for their RTC card online using their e-Services account. For the list of complete requirements and steps, read the How to Apply for Right to Care Card guide.
For more information about the Right to Care card program, kindly reach out to the QC GAD Council or check out the GAD official Facebook page. Also, follow the QC Gov official FB page and website for other city-wide announcements and programs.
