Quezon City First District Representative Arjo Atayde said that the move to make filming easier in the city is a huge step for the movie and entertainment industry.
Atayde, creative industries vice chairperson, made the statement after Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that the council will
pass an ordinance that will make it easier for filmmakers to shoot in the city.
“This is a huge step for the movie industry. This shows that the Quezon City local government is committed to promoting Filipino films,” the legislator-actor said.
The city is now called “City of Stars.” The
local government said that it will soon become a “Creative City of Films.”
The lawmaker said that QC could be a place for new filmmakers to shoot their films.
Moreover, Atayde said that it would also boost the city’s economy as featuring the QC would lead to more investors and employment opportunities.
“Mas maraming investors, mas maraming trabaho ang maaari nating maibigay sa ating mga kababayan lalo na dito sa Quezon City,” he said.
“Hindi lamang ang mga nasa movie at entertainment industry ang matutulungan nito kung hindi ang mas marami pang Pilipino.”
Atayde is seeking reelection and vows to continue to file bills that would help the individuals in the creative and entertainment industries.
