QC richest LGU despite pandemic – Belmonte

QUEZON City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte attributed her city’s success as the country’s richest local government unit (LGU), with a total asset of P452.333 billion, to reform-oriented governance.

“Talking more about good governance, it’s about spending the money of the people more prudently, properly, effectively and conveniently. The money should be spent on projects directly needed by the people, it’s like making the best of every peso,” said Belmonte during a roundtable with The Manila Times on Wednesday.

The mayor, who is seeking reelection on the May 9 nat