The situation, in brief
Now on her third and final term as Quezon City’s local chief executive, Mayor Joy Belmonte has been elected national chairperson of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) for 2025–2028. Her election took place on the second day of the LCP General Assembly, according to a statement released…
Now on her third and final term as Quezon City’s local chief executive, Mayor Joy Belmonte has been elected national chairperson of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) for 2025–2028.
Her election took place on the second day of the LCP General Assembly, according to a statement released by the Quezon City government.
In a statement, the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, which Belmonte also chairs, congratulated her and called her election a testament to her unwavering commitment to public service and integrity.
“On behalf of the entire Kaya Natin! Movement, we extend our warmest congratulations to our esteemed Chairperson, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, on her election as the new National Chairperson of the League of Cities of the Philippines for the term 2025-2028,” the organization said.
This is a momentous achievement and a testament to her unwavering commitment to public service and integrity. We are confident that her exemplary leadership will inspire and empower mayors across the country to advance good governance and integrity in their respective cities. This new role presents an incredible opportunity to champion transparency, accountability, and citizen participation on a national scale, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout the Philippines.
— KAYA NATIN! MOVEMENT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
The Mayor also attended the Executive Meeting of the Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) Program, led by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
The program, launched by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), aimed to strengthen collaboration among local leaders in Metro Manila for better governance and public service delivery.
Mayor Belmonte is currently serving her third and final term as Quezon City mayor, having first been elected in 2019.
In the Philippines, local chief executives such as mayors and governors may serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms before they are required to step down.
