The Quezon City government has received two accolades at the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, including a gold award for its official website.
Mayor Joy Belmonte said the local government’s official website earned a Gold Stevie after topping the Innovation in Government Websites category.
The Public Affairs and Innovation Services Department (PAISD), headed by Engelbert Apostol, also notched a Bronze Stevie in the Most Innovative Communications Team of the Year class.
“This is a great recognition for our efforts to quickly provide QCitizens with all city government services just by clicking on our website,” Belmonte said in Filipino.
The city government has incorporated into its official website (quezoncity.gov.ph) its various services and online systems under the QC E-Services portal.
Quezon City residents can use the portal to secure and pay for business and real-property tax assessments, as well as acquire business and building permits, locational clearances, sanitary permits, health certificates, and occupational permits.
A total of 23 services can currently be accessed and applied for online, including burial assistance and scholarships.
“I also commend PAISD for doing a great job of disseminating information to our constituents in an accurate and timely manner,” Belmonte said.
The winners will be celebrated during a May 24 gala awards banquet at Shangri-La The Fort Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
Previously, Quezon City’s Facebook page, also maintained by PAISD, bagged the Most Innovative Facebook Page in the Stevie Awards Asia-Pacific 2023.