The Quezon City government is set to hold on Wednesday the first LGBTIQ+ Business Summit, an event to champion inclusive economic growth and to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered local economy.
“Quezon City proudly stands for inclusive development, and as your Mayor, I will always lead with pride — not just during Pride Month, but every single day,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
“Through inclusive programs like Pangkabuhayang QC, strong support for cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and one of the most progressive Gender and Development Codes in the country, we give every citizen the tools and the space to succeed regardless of gender, appearance, or color,” she added.
The summit is organized in partnership with the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Mindanao Pride, Intersex Philippines, and SPARK! Philippines, with generous support from the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund and Humanis Foundation through the Free to Be Me program at the M.I.C.E. Center at the city hall premises.
Anchored on the theme “Building an Inclusive Future: Quezon City as an LGBTIQ+ Business-Friendly City,” the summit seeks to position Quezon City as a leader in inclusive urban governance by celebrating the vital role of queer entrepreneurs and workers in driving economic growth.
Registration is free and open to the public via: https://tinyurl.com/QCLGBTIQBusinessSummitReg.
“We will bring joy when things get heavy, offer hope when the road gets rough, and stand as an unwavering ally to every gender, every dream, and every color of the rainbow,” Belmonte concluded.
