Manila, March 21 -- The Quezon City government continues to recognize the role of women in socio-economic development.
Mayor Herbert Bautista on Wednesday signed an ordinance that promotes and supports the development of women entrepreneurs in the city.
Authored by Councilors Irene Belmonte, Lena Marie Juico, Elizabeth Delarmente, Estrella Valmocina, Ivy Xenia Lagman, Marra Suntay and Julienne Alyson Rae Medalla, the local law created the "Quezon City Women Entrepreneurship Ordinance of 2017".
Through the ordinance, a Quezon City Women's Business Development Council will be created to develop and carry out a series of women-oriented programs and projects.
The council will be led by the City Council Committee on Trade, Commerce and Indus...