Quezon City Pride Council
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- Socrates Topacio, Chairperson
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| Formed | March 2013 |
| Jurisdiction | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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Quezon City Pride Council (QCPC) is a council created for the purpose of enforcing LGBT rights and gender-based policies and programs for LGBT individuals in Quezon City, Philippines. Formed in March 2013, it is the first of its kind in the Philippines.[1] The Quezon City Pride Council (QCPC) was formed to oversee the integration of all city programs and projects for the LGBT community.
The QCPC was created through an office order during the term of Mayor Herbert Bautista and was formally launched on March 25, 2013.[2] The council is composed of notable individuals who promote and advocate for LGBT rights in different industries and professions. Some of the council's members are also members of the local government.