The Quezon City Government officially opened applications for Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) Phase 6 (Batch 1), continuing its commitment to help more QC-based small, micro, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to start, sustain, and grow their own businesses.

The application period will run from June 1 to 15 through the QC eServices portal. Interested applicants are advised to prepare their requirements, including a QCitizen ID, one government-issued ID, a comprehensive business plan, and other category-specific requirements.

Launched in 2021, Pangkabuhayang QC provides capital assistance, training, and entrepreneurship support to QCitizens who lost jobs or were affected during the pandemic, to help drive the city’s economic recovery.

The program has assisted over 70,000 QCitizens since its rollout, with 84.67% of supported businesses remaining operational across the implementation phase—reflecting strong enterprise survival and program effectiveness.

Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized that the program’s success goes beyond assistance and is now centered on empowering business owners for long-term sustainability.

“The success of Pangkabuhayang QC is not measured by how many received capital assistance, but by how many were able to sustain and strengthen their livelihoods over time. This program is about sustainability. We don’t stop at one-time aid; we stay with them as they grow, especially now when many families are facing rising costs and economic uncertainty. This is what Pangkabuhayang QC is built for,” Mayor Belmonte said.

Eligible businesses cover a wide range of MSMEs, including food and non-food enterprises such as carinderias, sari-sari stores, coffee shops, beauty salons, and other small-scale businesses.

A key update in this phase is the integration of the Nano Enterprise Permit into the application process. While the Nano Permit is not required upon application, approved applicants must secure one before payout.

Applicants are now grouped into categories with specific requirements. Micro Entrepreneurs are required to present at least one proof of business, such as a Department of Trade and Industry Business Name Registration, City or Mayor’s Permit, Bureau of Internal Revenue Certificate of Registration (Form 2303), or Securities and Exchange Commission Certificate of Incorporation. Existing Nano Enterprise Permit holders may also submit their Nano Permit.

Meanwhile, vendors must present a valid Hawker’s or Market Permit issued by the Market Development and Administration Department, along with a Market Permit Number, before the release of the grant.

For QCitizens without an existing business, alternative documents may be submitted, such as a valid PWD ID for persons with disabilities, a Solo Parent ID for solo parents, or certification from the Quezon City Public Employment Service Office or the QC Migrant Resource Center for returning overseas Filipino workers.

Completers of at least 16 hours of accredited entrepreneurship or livelihood training may likewise submit a certificate of completion or endorsement letter.

Implemented by the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office, PBQC continues to be one of the city’s strongest livelihood and economic pillars, helping entrepreneurs not only access capital but also gain the skills, guidance, and networks needed for their businesses.

For more information, follow the QC-SBCDPO Facebook page or join the official PBQC Messenger Channel. Interested applicants may also contact QC-SBCDPO at 8988-4242 local 8731, 8734, and 8736, or email PangkabuhayangQC@quezoncity.gov.ph and SBCDPO@quezoncity.gov.ph.

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