CONTACT INFO:
OFFICE ADDRESS : Office of the Vice Mayor, 2nd Floor Legislative Building, Quezon City Hall, Diliman, Quezon City
EMAIL ADDRESS : OVM@quezoncity.gov.ph
OFFICE NUMBER : 8988-4242 loc. 8205
VISION OF GOVERNANCE & ADVOCACIES IN PUBLIC SERVICE:
I. Promote and Maintain Good Governance Through Passage of Quality Landmark Legislation and Efficient Delivery of Basic Public Services;
II. Promote Greater Barangay Autonomy and More Welfare Benefits for Barangay Officials;
III. Greater And More Active Involvement in The Fight Against Drug Abuse;
IV. Improve Delivery of And Access to Quality Education;
V. Promote Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation Programs;
VI. Promotion Of Gender Advocacy, Youth Welfare & Solo Parents;
VII. Social And Health Services
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
COLLEGE : University of Asia and the Pacific
BS Entrepreneurial Management
SECONDARY : Letran College
Intramuros Manila
PRIMARY : Ateneo De Manila
Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
OTHERS : Harvard School of Governance (January 2018)
CONFERENCES|TRAINING| WORKSHOPS | SEMINARS ATTENDED:
● Best Practices on Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Program, Osaka, Japan 6-11 December 2016
● International Forum on Unity and Diversity, Florence, Italy 5-8 November 2015
● United Nation Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20, Rio De Janiero, Brazil 20-22 June 2012
● Quezon City Executives & Legislators Planning Course (QC EXCEL) School of Urban & Regional Planning, UP 3 August – 15 September 2017
● Mother Earth Foundation & NMYL (Certificate of Participation) 19-20 September 2013
● NMYL (National Capital Region Meeting) Resort World, Pasay City, 2011
● Basic Legislative Training 2010
● Legislative Management Training 2010
● Ateneo School of Government Platform Building Workshop 2010
● Victory Leadership Training 2010
● Training for Victory Seminar 2009
● ABS-CBN Personality Development Seminar 2007
LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE:
As the presiding officer of the 21st and the 22nd City Council, the undersigned championed notable legislations that not only readily addressed the needs of the pandemic but also institutionalized long term projects for the city, some of which are:
a. Ordinance No. SP-3176, S-2023 or the Quezon City Super Health Center Ordinance of 2023 establishes at least one super health center in every district of Quezon City to make healthcare accessible to everyone;
b. Ordinance No. SP-3214, S-2023 or the Anti-Child Labor Ordinance of Quezon City ensures that the rights of a child will be protected against child labor and that the restrictions of child work is respected;
c. Ordinance No. SP-3197, S-2023 or the QC-BRO Ordinance ensured that the right of a child to identity will be protected by mandating all hospitals, lying-in clinics, maternity clinics to use the Quezon City Birth Registration Online;
d. Ordinance No. SP-3184, S-2023 or the Q City Bus Ordinance of Quezon City made transportation more accessible and affordable for our daily commuters by institutionalizing the operation of city buses
e. Ordinance No. SP-3153, S-2022 or the Quezon City Emergency Employment Program or the QC-EEP that provides for emergency employment for displaced workers during an economic crisis;
f. Ordinance No. SP-3182, S-2023 or the Learning Recovery Trust Fund Ordinance that creates a trust fund with a dedicated management team that is intended to fund priority learning recovery programs of Quezon City
g. Ordinance No. SP-3174, S-2023 establishes the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program of Quezon City that provides cash grants to qualified QC residents that may be used for research, transportation, printing, publication, books and instructional materials that may assist them in their further studies.
h. Ordinance No. SP-3183, S-2023 or the Quezon City Government Internship Program Ordinance provides employment opportunities to young workers through a paid internship with the city local government.
i. Ordinance No. SP-3195, S-2023 or the SPES-OSY Ordinance of Quezon City provided temporary employment to poor but deserving students, out of school youth, and dependents of displaced workers to augment their family’s income and help them continue their education
j. Ordinance No. SP-3175, S-2022, An Ordinance Requiring All Mobile Food Carts and Ambulant Food Vendors in Quezon City to Secure a Health and Sanitary Clearance and Providing Penalties Therefor institutionalized the requirement of a health and sanitary clearance for all mobile and ambulant food vendors in Quezon City to empower our legitimate street vendors by helping them become a trustworthy and safe food industry;
k. Ordinance No. SP-3191, S-2023 amended the qualifications to avail of the Pangkabuhayang QC Assistance Program to ensure that all recipients are capacitated to put up and manage their micro, small, and medium businesses
l. Ordinance No. SP-3151, S-2022 provided for the extended schedule for the payment of business taxes, fees, and charges not just for the year 2023 but also for the years 2024 and 2025.
m. Ordinance No. SP-3157, S-2022, or the GAD Council Office Ordinance that establishes their office with 31 regular plantilla n. Ordinance No. SP-3201, S-2023, creates a section under the QC-PESO specifically for the child labor prevention and elimination program of the city;
o. Ordinance No. SP-3207, S-2023, creates the Health Promotion Unit under the QC Health Department for the implementation of our health promotion policies;
p. Ordinance No. SP-3162, S-2022, or An Ordinance Establishing the Quezon City Youth Development Council Executive Board and For Other Purposes created the Executive Board of the Youth Development Council to help its members formulate policies for the youth;
q. Ordinance No. SP-3213, S-2023, incentivizes private entities that donate their useful assets to the city government by issuing a tax credit certificate in their favor that they may use to apply for the payment of business taxes
r. Ordinance No. SP-3208, S-2023, or the Paleng-QR PH Program in Quezon City enjoins all stores and business establishments, including public market vendors and tricycle drivers to provide for a digital mode of payment for the convenience of consumers
s. Ordinance No. SP-3211, S-2023, or the Mandatory Showing of CCTV Footage Ordinance of Quezon City mandates establishments to give access to the cctv footages within five hours from report of a crime to help the law enforcement officers identify and pursue escaping criminals;
t. Ordinance No. SP-3186, S-2023, or the Anti-Bomb Scare Ordinance prohibits making bomb threats or disseminating false information about it to address the recent cases of bomb threats in schools that disrupts classes and other various peaceful activities;
u. Ordinance No. SP-3221, S-2023 or the Quezon City Right to Care Ordinance ensures equality and equity among all gender in all our health care providers within our jurisdiction;
v. Ordinance No. SP-3161, S-2022 or the Barangay Employees Health and Risk Benefits Ordinance of Quezon City allows barangays to procure pension and insurance plans and avail the Philippine Red Cross Membership Program for their employees, including but not limited to the lupon tagapamayapa, barangay tanods, barangay health workers, street sweepers and other employees of the barangay;
w. Ordinance No. SP-3178, S-2023, or the BPSO Incentive Ordinance for 2023-2025 provides for a monthly allowance of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) for the regular public safety officers of the 142 barangays from 2023 until 2025;
x. Ordinance No. SP-3202, S-2023 gives authority to the punong barangays to monitor, prevent, and apprehend any act of hoarding or smuggling of any basic necessities or prime commodities
y. Ordinance No. SP-3167, S-2023 or the Barangay Mandatory Participation in the Disaster Risk Seminar in Quezon City mandates the conduct of Disaster Risk Seminar and participation of the concerned barangay personnel involved in rescue operations and disaster preparedness;
z. Ordinance No. SP-3166, S-2022 or the Campaign Materials Clean-Up Ordinance mandates all election candidates, including barangay elections, to clean up all their campaign waste to preserve the cleanliness of the city;
aa. Ordinance No. SP-3241, S-2023 or the Anti-OSAEC Ordinance provides for penalties and measures for protecting children from the dangers online abuse and sexual exploitation;
bb. Ordinance No. SP-3224, S-2023 or the Barangay Nutrition Scholars Ordinance of Quezon City strengthens the Barangay Nutrition Program by providing for at least one Barangay Nutrition Scholar for each barangay, including benefits and incentives to help improve their services in implementing the QC Nutrition Action Plan;
cc. Ordinance No. SP-3254, S-2024 or the Calorie Labeling Ordinance of Quezon City aims to help consumers make informed healthier choices by requiring food businesses to display calorie count in their menus and make other nutrition information available;
dd. Ordinance No. SP-3276, S-2024 or the Healthcare and Insurance Program for Officials and Employees recognizes the role and contribution of the QC Government workforce and provides assistance to them through health maintenance and life insurance;
ee. Ordinance No. SP-3286 , S-2024 or An Ordinance Establishing Klinika Eastwood as a Comprehensive Sexual Health Care Clinic established a comprehensive sexual health care clinic which serves as a diagnostic, treatment, and referral facility for patients with sexually transmitted diseases;
ff. Ordinance No. SP-3285, S-2024 or the Quezon City Integrated Cancer Control Ordinance (QCICCO) help prevent cancer and improve cancer survivorship among Quezon City citizens by adopting an integrated and comprehensive approach towards cancer control;
gg. Ordinance No. SP-3236, S-2023, amends and designates an earlier ordinance as the Quezon City Workers Hiring for Infrastructure Projects Ordinance, ensuring the implementation of the minimum requirement that 50% of the unskilled and 30% of skilled workers in infrastructure projects in the City are actual residents of the City;
hh. Ordinance No. SP-3279, S-2024 or the Quezon City Barangay Reading Center Ordinance provides for the establishment of reading centers in the 142 barangays of Quezon City;
ii. Ordinance No. SP-3248, S-2023, Expanding the Mandate For Child Protection Policies To All Schools and Workplaces In Quezon City amended an earlier ordinance by expanding the mandate for child protection policies in all schools and workplaces in Quezon City, setting the standards of conduct and behavior for public officials, employees, and educational institutions for promotion and protection of the rights of children;
jj. Ordinance No. SP-3283, S-2024 or The Expanded Scholarship Code of Quezon City widened the scholarship program categories provided for by the Quezon City Government in order to cater to more scholarship beneficiaries, and additionally established a simplified scholarship process;
kk. Ordinance No. SP-3299, S-2024 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Ordinance of Quezon City granted additional benefits to solo parents in keeping with national standards;
ll. Ordinance No. SP-3234, S-2023 or the Free Initial Rate Parking Fee for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Quezon City Ordinance exempts all PWDs in Quezon City from paying initial rates in City Government-owned public parking facilities;
mm. Ordinance No. SP-3164, S-2022 or the Grant of Assistive Devices for Qualified Recipients Ordinance institutionalized the mandate of the QC Persons with Disability Affairs Office (QC-PDAO) to provide assistive devices to persons with hearing, physical and visual disability;
nn. Ordinance No. SP-3154, S-2022 or the Quezon City Health Profession Students’ Affiliation and Training Ordinance provides for the procedures and guidelines regarding the affiliation and training of health profession students in city-owned hospitals and in Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities;
oo. Ordinance No. SP-3272, S-2023 or the Quezon City Nano-Enterprises Registration Ordinance of 2024 sets forth the guidelines and standards for the registration of Nano-Enterprises in Quezon City, and provides for the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to the same;
pp. Ordinance No. SP-3274, S-2024 or the Quezon City Outstanding Market Award to Exemplary Private Markets Ordinance allows for the conferment of the Quezon City Outstanding Market Award as a recognition of exemplary operations that substantially contribute in making Quezon City an ideal place to conduct business in;
qq. Ordinance No. SP-3287, S-2024 or the Quezon City Capital Assistance Program for the Disadvantaged Sector provided capital assistance namely “Small Income Generating Assistance (SIGA)” project and “Sikap at Galing Pangkabuhayan (SiGaP) project” to all qualified beneficiaries to strengthen and intensify the programs that aim to boost the local economy of Quezon City and to alleviate poverty;
rr. Ordinance No. SP 3235, S-2023 or the Social Reintegration Program Ordinance establishes a comprehensive program to address the problems faced by those who were released from penal institutions, and drug treatment and rehabilitation centers, including the provision of skills and livelihood training and other assistance, as a measure of crime prevention;
ss. Ordinance No. SP-3281, S-2024 or the Bayanihang QC Ordinance provides for a policy framework on volunteerism and institutionalized a mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) in Quezon City;
tt. Ordinance No. SP-3239, S-2023, or the Expanded Benefits of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Beneficiaries Ordinance of Quezon City imposed upon the QC Government additional obligation to expand on the nationally mandated benefits as regards Social Services, Education, Employment, Health, Entrepreneurial, and other
interventions as needed, based on the assessment of QC-Local Advisory Council;
uu. Ordinance No. SP-3348, S-2024 or the Quezon Literacy Coordinating Council Ordinance established the Council that acts as theinter-agency advisory and coordinating body of the City Government in its implementation of literacy programs at the local level, to synchronize and strengthen policies and efforts towards the universalization of literacy;
vv. Ordinance No. SP-3300, S-2024 or the Micro, Small Enterprise and Cooperative (MSEC) Scale-Up Program Ordinance institutionalizes the provision of financial grants to registered small enterprises and cooperatives that can help them access new and diversified markets, aimed at boosting the local economy of QC;
ww. Ordinance No. SP-3315, S-2024, An Ordinance Ensuring Comprehensive Protection And Dignity For Cancer Patients And Survivors: Safeguarding Against Bullying And Harassment, upholds the rights and dignity of all individuals regardless of their health status, promoting respect and fair treatment within the community;
xx. Ordinance No. SP-3145, S-2022 institutionalized various healthcare packages in our 89 health centers and in our 3 city government hospitals
yy. Ordinance No. SP-3192, S-2023, or the Free Maternal and Child Kit Ordinance of Quezon City mandates the giving of maternity and child kits to expectant mothers
zz. Ordinance No. SP-3146, S-2022 or the Free Postnatal Supplements for Breastfeeding QCitizen Mothers Ordinance of 2022 mandates the giving of free postnatal supplements to breastfeeding mothers to ensure that babies will get the nutrition they need
aaa. Ordinance No. SP-2874, S-2019, or An Ordinance Prescribing for a Standard Medical Assistance in the Amount of Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000) But Not to Exceed Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10,000) for Indigent Residents of Quezon City to be taken from any Available Funds of the City, which provides for increased medical assistance to indigents residents and established a system that drastically reduces the processing time in giving of medical assistance;
bbb. Ordinance No. SP-2873, S-2019 or An Ordinance Increasing the Financial Assistance for “Early Recovery” of Families Left Homeless in Fire-Razed Communities Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of Quezon City which increased the assistance provided by the City from PhP 2,000 to Php 5,000 for house renters and from PhP 5,000 to PhP 10,000 to owners;
ccc. Ordinance No. SP-2865, S-2019 or The Free Mortuary Services Ordinance of 2019, provides for free mortuary services for indigent families by city-accredited funeral homes;
ddd. Ordinance No. SP-2868, S-2019 amends the Environment Code of Quezon City and provided a mechanism for the utilization of the Green Fund from the Plastic Recovery System Fee and imposes a total ban on the distribution of plastic bags and of brown bags 2 years thereafter;
eee. Ordinance No. SP2863, S-2019 or The Quezon City Freedom of Information Ordinance of 2019 provides for a local mechanism for its offices where the people’s right to government information is respected and upheld;
fff. Ordinance No. SP-2876, S-2019 or An Ordinance Prohibiting the Distribution and/or Use of Single-Use Plastics/Disposable Materials Including Cutlery for Dine-In Purposes in
All Hotels and Restaurants in Quezon City prohibiting the use and distribution of single-use plastics and other disposable materials for dine-in purposes;
ggg. Ordinance No. SP-2869, S-2019, or the Solo Parents Affairs Office Ordinance of Quezon City aimed to institute a viable body to represent and advocate for solo parents, capable of ensuring the execution of the laws and ordinances in favor of solo parents;
hhh. Ordinance No. SP-2872, S-2019 created the City Real Estate Management and Control Office or CREMCO in order to properly utilize the city’s real properties, which requires careful and sensitive evaluation and inventory of all properties owned by the City Government;
iii. Ordinance No. SP-2891, S-2019, or An Ordinance Amending Section 188 of Ordinance No. SP-2349, S-2014 Providing for Uniform Hospital Rates and Charges, for the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH), Novaliches District Hospital (NDH), and Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) and to Adopt the same in Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH) that provides for uniform rates in all city hospitals to avoid confusion and promote transparency;
jjj. Ordinance No. SP-2917, S-2020, or An Ordinance Providing for the Quezon City Sports and Recreation Management Code that creates an office intended to focus on the sports programs of the City Government;
kkk. Ordinance No. SP-2972, S-2020 which amended Ordinance No. SP-91, S-1993, or the Quezon City Revenue Code of 1993, by granting idle tax exception to land owners who devote and promote maximum utilization of their idle lands through productive urban agriculture, resulting to agricultural produce for personal or public consumption;
lll. Ordinance No. S-2988, S-2020, or the QC Safe Cycling and Active Transport Ordinance of 2020 which promotes the use of active transport and redesigned local roads as cycling lanes and walking paths while ensuring that intersections are safe to cross and change directions at-grade without use of any other infrastructure. It also created the Quezon City Bicycle and Active Transport Section under the Department of Public Order and Safety – Green Transport Office which are tasked to develop an incentivization scheme for the promotion of active transport, establish a cyclist and active transport users database that will be used to improve the program of the city, identify and establish cycling lane network and walking paths, and the regular conduct of research including the walkability and bikeability study on the city.
mmm. Ordinance No. SP-2999, S-2021, Quezon City Anti-Trafficking in Persons Ordinance of 2020 localizing Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by Republic Act No. 10364 Or the "Expanded Anti-Trafficking In Persons Act Of 2012"; and creating the Quezon City Council on Anti-Trafficking, including its composition, duties and functions. It also created the technical working group, a joint task force, an office under the Office of the City Mayor, and a shelter for victims of trafficking in Quezon City.
nnn. Ordinance No. SP-3000, S-2021, Quezon City District Action Office Ordinance created mini city halls, with an organizational structure and clear duties and functions per district, bringing major customized services nearer to our constituents for a more active, efficient, equitable, coordinated government machinery at the ground level;
ooo. Ordinance No. SP-3002, S-2021, An Ordinance Institutionalizing A Comprehensive Program For Persons Deprived Of Liberty (PDLs) At The Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes recognized the rights of every woman deprived of liberty and established a program that will give access to health care, drug use and rehabilitation, education, livelihood, and reintegration programs intended to help all those detained at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory;
ppp. Ordinance No. SP-3016, S-2021, An Ordinance Adopting A Rental Housing For Qualified Beneficiaries Of Quezon City Socialized Housing Projects, provided greater housing opportunities to Quezon City residents by creating a rental housing scheme for qualified beneficiaries who are identified as those underprivileged, homeless, and informal settler families who cannot afford to purchase socialized housing without falling into a housing stress. It also created a Beneficiary Selection and Arbitration Committee, a Rental Housing Trust Fund, and designated the starting monthly rent as Eight Hundred Pesos (Php800.00);
qqq. Ordinance No. SP-3019, S-2021 An Ordinance Mandating The Use Of The Kyusipass Contract Tracing Method Through Safepass For All Residents And Non-Residents, And Establishments Within The City, Whether Public Or Private And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof that provided for a contactless and easier contact tracing method integrated with the Quezon City Contact Tracing and Incident Management System and mandates the use of a QR Code for entry to all establishments in Quezon City, including events such as bazaars, weekend markets, outdoor fairs and similar activities;
rrr. Ordinance No.SP-3176, S-2023 mandated the establishment of at least one super health center in every district of Quezon City, making health services more accessible to everyone;
sss. Ordinance No. SP-3214, S-2023 or the Anti-Child Labor Ordinance of Quezon City ensured that the rights of a child are protected against child labor and that the restrictions of child work are respected;
ttt. Ordinance No. SP-3197, S-2023 or the QC-BRO Ordinance, ensured that the right of a child to identity will be protected by mandating all hospitals, lying-in clinics, maternity clinics to use the Quezon City Birth Registration Online;
uuu. Ordinance No. SP-3158, S-2022 or the Quezon City Mental Health Code of 2022 strengthened the commitment of the city government to protect and promote the rights of all persons, including those with mental health needs;
vvv. Ordinance No. SP-3153, S-2022 or the Quezon City Emergency Employment Program or the QC-EEP provided for emergency employment for displaced workers
during an economic crisis;
www. Ordinance No. SP-3182, S-2023 or the Learning Recovery Trust Fund Ordinance created a trust fund with a dedicated management team that is intended to fund priority learning recovery programs of Quezon City;
xxx. Ordinance No. SP-3174, S-2023 established the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program of Quezon City that provides cash grants to qualified QC residents that may be used for research, transportation, printing, publication, books and instructional materials that may assist them in their further studies;
yyy. Ordinance No. SP-3183, S-2023 or the Quezon City Government Internship Program Ordinance provided employment opportunities to young workers through a paid internship with the city local government;
zzz. Ordinance No. SP-3186, S-2022 or the Anti-Bomb Scare Ordinance prohibited making bomb threats or disseminating false information about it to address the recent cases of bomb threats in schools that disrupts classes and other various peaceful activities;
aaaa. Ordinance No. SP-3208, S-2023 or the Paleng-QR PH Program in Quezon City enjoined all stores and business establishments, including public market vendors and tricycle drivers to provide for a digital mode of payment for the convenience of consumers;
bbbb. Ordinance No. SP-3172, S-2023 or the Metro Manila Code of 2023 which is based on MMDA Resolution No. 2023-02, unifying our traffic code with that of other LGUs within Metro Manila and creates a system of interconnectivity that simplifies its enforcement;
cccc. Ordinance No. SP-3221, S-2023 or the Quezon City Right to Care Ordinance that ensures equality and equity among all genders in all our health care providers within our jurisdiction;
dddd. Ordinance No. SP-3161, S-2022 allowed barangays to procure pension and insurance plans and avail the Philippine Red Cross Membership Program for their employees, including but not limited to the lupon tagapamayapa, barangay tanods, barangay health workers, street sweepers and other employees of the barangay;
eeee. Ordinance No. SP-3166, S-2022 or the Campaign Materials Clean-Up Ordinance mandated all election candidates, including barangay elections, to clean up all their campaign waste to preserve the cleanliness of the city;
ffff. Ordinance No. SP-3159, S-2022 or the Revised Ordinance on the Quezon City Most Child-Friendly Barangay Award recognized all efforts and accomplishments of the barangays toward a child-friendly city;
gggg. Ordinance No. SP-3188, S-2023 or the 2023 Ordinance on the Quezon City Seal of Good Housekeeping incentivized excellence in public service and recognized the
initiatives of our barangays to promote the projects and programs of our city and our national government;
hhhh. Ordinance No. SP-2949, S-2020, or the Pandemic and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Ordinance created a coordinating body and an inter-agency plan that will serve as the framework for public health emergencies that Quezon City may face in the future.
AWARDS CONFERRED:
ORGANIZATION | AWARD | DETAILS | RECIPIENT | |
Global Awards for Marketing and Business Excellence | Global Award for Public Service and Good Governance | 6th Global Awards for Outstanding Executives. 14th June 2025. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Melchora Aquino High School | Gawad Parangal 2024 | Magnificent Accomplishment Heroic Deeds and Service. 20th December 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Vietnam International Achievers Awards 2024 | Certificate of RecognitionLocal Government - City Legislature | Asia's Most Outstanding City Council of the Year. 6th December 2024. | Quezon City Council | |
Gawad Pilipino | Tapat sa Paglilingkod Award | Most Outstanding City Council of the Philippines | Quezon City Council | |
Malaysia Business Leaders and Innovators Awards | Certificate of Recognition | Asia's Most Outstanding and Innovative City Legislative Council of the Year. 12th October 2024. | Quezon City Council | |
Malaysia Business Leaders and Innovators Awards | Certificate of Recognition | Asia's Most Outstanding Public Servant and Innovative Vice Mayor of the Year. 12th October 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
The Pillars of Public Service Awards | Seal of Excellence, Governance and Service | Asia's Most Excellent and Innovative Legislation - Right to Care Card. 27th July 2024. | Quezon City Council | |
United States Agency International Development (USAID) | Plaque Of Recognition | For Your Partnership And Support To The USAID RenewHealth Project. 28th June 2024. | Quezon City Council | |
Office Of The President (Dangerous Drugs Board) | Plaque Of Appreciation | In Celebration Of The 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT). 26TH June 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
International Society of Substance Use Professionals – Philippines Chapter | Certificate Of Appreciation | For his serving as a resource speaker/facilitator. 14-18 October 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Department Of Sanitation And Clean Up Works | Certificate Of Participation | For Actively Participating In The Emission Test For Quezon City Government Vehicles. 30th April 2024. | Office of the Vice Mayor | |
San Jose Church | Certificate Of Appreciation | For Unwavering Support. 19th March 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Asia's Idol Chronicle | Certificate Of Appreciation | Asia's Most Outstanding Vice Mayor Of The Year 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Asia's Idol Chronicle | Certificate Of Appreciation | Asia's Most Outstanding Sangguniang Panlungsod Of The Year 2024. | Quezon City Council | |
Philippine Soft Tennis Association | Plaque Of Recognition | Appreciation For Your Outstanding Leadership And Commitment For The Improvement Of Soft Tennis Development In Technical Skill Information In Quezon City. 19th January 2024. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
DILG, Philippine Councilors League and Vice Mayors League of the Philippines | Award Of Recognition | National Winner in the Highly Urbanized City Category of the 2023 Local Legislative Award. 5th December 2023. | Quezon City Council | |
Kabayan Action Group Anti-Crime Organization | Certificate Of Appreciation | For Your Wholehearted Support And Generous Assistance. 3rd December 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
PNP-QCPD | Plaque Of Appreciation | In Grateful Appreciation Of Its Invaluable Support To The Plans, Programs, And Projects Of QCPD. 29th November 2023. | Quezon City Council | |
Department of National Defense | Plaque Of Appreciation | In Grateful Acknowledgement And Sincere Appreciation For Being The Guest Of Honor During The 18-Day Campaign To End Violence Against Women Kick-Off 2023. 28th November 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
DILG-NCR | Plaque Of Recognition | Regional Winner For Earning An Adjectival Rating Of 99.5% For The 2023 Local Legislative Award. 25th October 2023. | Quezon City Council | |
BCRD And Liga Ng Mga Barangay | Plaque Of Appreciation | For His leadership and Dedicated Oversight. 28th September 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Metro Manila Councilors League | Plaque Of Recognition | In Recognition of Your Manifested and Meritorious Service as A Former Councilor and Elevated to A Higher Position in The Government Leading to A Higher Elected Position in The Government Leading to Significant Success and Achievement. 7th September 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Congressman Bong Suntay - House Of Representatives | Plaque Of Appreciation | For Your Outstanding Effort, Dedication and Support for the 2023 Media Safety Awareness Symposium. 2nd September 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Liga Ng Mga Barangay Kagawad Ng Distrito IV Association, Inc. | Certificate Of Appreciation | Appreciation For His Outstanding Dedication and Service Above and Beyond Call of Duty. 12th August 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
PNP-Drug Enforcement Group | Plaque Of Appreciation | In Appreciation of His Invaluable and Outstanding Support to the PNP Drug Enforcement Group in The Campaign Against Illegal Drugs. 14th July 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Barangay Doña Imelda | Certificate Of Appreciation | In Grateful and Sincere Appreciation for The Support and Collaboration with Barangay Doña Imelda Since 2019. 16th June 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
The Fraternal Order Of Eagles | Plaque Of Appreciation | Contributing Immeasurable to The Prestige and Success of The Occasion. 3rd June 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
United States Agency International Development (USAID)Education Development Center (EDC) | Certificate of Commendation | For his valuable contribution at the USAID Opportunity 2.0 program’s Higher Education Learning Summit dubbed, “Higher education Institutions: Partners in Out-of-School Youth Development.” 30-31 May 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
DILG | Certificate Of Appreciation | Recognition Of His Important Contribution to the Governments Campaign Against Illegal Drugs. 3rd May 2023 | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
The Fraternal Order Of Eagles | Plaque Of Recognition | In Grateful Acknowledgement For Sharing His Time, Knowledge And Expertise During The Chartering And Induction Of New Officers And Members. 30th April 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) QC JAIL-MALE DORM | Certificate Of Appreciation | In grateful acknowledgement for his utmost and invaluable support to Katatagan, Kalusugan at Damayan ng Komunidad (KKDK) Program to the Persons deprived of Liberty(PDL). 24th April 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
MCP Youth Movement | 1st Gawad Marangal Na Paglilingkod 2023 | Bilang Bahagi Ng Pagdiriwang Ng Mga Kababaihan Na May Temang "We For Gender Equality And Inclusive Society. 23rd March 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Philippine National Police, NCR | Plaque Of Appreciation | For Invaluable Support During The Rollout Of "Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan" (BIDA) Program. 16TH December 2023. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)Philippine Councilors LeagueVice Mayors League of the Philippines | National Winner in the Highly Urbanized City Category of the 2023 Legislative Awards | In recognition of its significant accomplishments in local legislation that ultimately contributed to the attainment of desirable socio-economic and environmental management outcomes. 5th December 2023. | Quezon City Council | |
Department of Education | Certificate of Recognition | In grateful recognition of his significant contributions to the city's public school system through his sustained and outstanding support and commitment to improve the performances and well-being of our learners and school personnel. 22nd June 2022. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
United States Agency International Development (USAID) | Certificate of Appreciation | For sharing valuable knowledge as presenter of the topic “ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMPANIMENT. 13– 15 September 2022. | Quezon City | |
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) | Kalasag Award | In grateful appreciation of his unwavering support in providing leadership and direction to his organization that immensely contributed to the attainment of the objectives and advocacies of KALASAG in support to the PNP’s campaign against criminality, illegal drugs, corruption, terrorism and insurgency. 26th November 2021. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) | Mark of Distinction | In recognition of the Office’s laudable and innovative practices in compliance with minimum health standards asset under the Safety Seal Certification Program. 5th July 2021. | Legislative Building Offices thru Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
The Philippine Association For Intellectual Disabilities, INC. (PAFID) | Plaque of Recognition | In recognition of his wholehearted support and invaluable services as inspirational speaker during the Closing Program CAMPAG-IBIG 2021, on its 145th year celebration via Zoom over Live-streaming on Facebook. 14th February 2021. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) | Plaque of Recognition | Preventive Education and Community Involvement Service. 3rd December 2020. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) | Plaque of Recognition | For the invaluable and unwavering support to the plans, programs and projects of this Police District, which serves as an inspiration and motivation to the men and women of QCPD to strive for excellence in public service. 25th November 2020. | 21st Quezon City Council | |
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) | Plaque of Recognition | For his invaluable and unwavering support of the plans, programs and projects of this Police District. 25th November 2020. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Hands-On International Services, INC. | Plaque of Appreciation | For your unwavering and invaluable support to our program and services. You are being honored with much appreciation and gratitude. 6th September 2019. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto | |
Barangay Libis | Plaque of Appreciation | For greatly manifesting unity, cooperation, dedication for work; rendering quality service and leadership with assertion to peace and order; eminently assisting in maintaining our community, Drug Cleared. 28th July 2019. | Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto |
COMMUNITY PROJECTS:
a) Free Anti-Rabies Vaccinations thru the help of Quezon City Veterinary Office
b) Conduct of seminars on various topics: mental health awareness, Strong Families program, basic gender sensitivity program, people empowerment, proper oral hygiene, reproduction health, eye care program, dengue awareness, quality education program, small skill industry system, health and sanitation, breast cancer awareness Program, seminar on domestic violence, and adolescence reproductive System
c) Livelihood Trainings and Seminars, in coordination with the barangay officials, TESDA, SSDD, and private companies for: Candle making, Soap and Fabric conditioner making, perfume making, meat processing (Longanisa, Siomai & Embutido making), Fashion Jewelry making, dishwashing liquid making, E-loading business, Training & Distribution of manicure & pedicure sets, Stuff toy making, Online classes for call center trainings, and other TESDA trainings
d) Sports Development Programs.
PROGAMS & PROJECTS:
- "Libreng Legal Consultation" tuwing Martes, QCitizens! Katuwang natin ang Integrated Bar of the Philippines, QC Chapter at ang Office of the Vice Mayor
- Dental at Medical Mission sa Brgy. Bahay Toro at Brgy. Tatalon
- Health is wealth, para sa lahat ng ating Quezon Citizens! Medical Consultations and Dental Services at Brgy. Bahay Toro - Sitio
- Militar Chapel Area. Medical Mission in #DistritoDos Brgy. Payatas, with QC Health Department