An aspin had its tongue completely cut off in a suspected case of animal cruelty in Valenzuela City, prompting the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to seek public assistance in identifying those responsible. PAWS said the dog, named Kobe, was critically injured between 12:15 a.m. and 12:30...
The Valenzuela City government opened a new 15-station Hemodialysis Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2, through a partnership with AC Health’s Healthway Medical Network, expanding dialysis services for city residents. The facility, located within the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital (VCEH), can provide...
More than 186,000 residents in Valenzuela are now registered under PhilHealth’s Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) program, giving them access to free primary care and preventive health services through accredited clinics across the city. According to the city 's Public Information Office, the...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian led the inauguration of the first local government-funded Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-accredited barangay health workers ' education and skills upgrade program training and assessment center on Tuesday, November...
The Valenzuela City Government was recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for its innovation-driven approach to local governance, earning a Special Citation in the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards. Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian personally...
The Valenzuela City government deployed a disaster response team and extended P2.8 million in financial assistance to northern Cebu to support communities affected by recent calamities. According to the city 's Public Information Office, the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Valenzuela City government inaugurated two “Sentro Health Hubs” on Thursday, Oct. 2, in Barangays Canumay West and Karuhatan. Mayor Wes Gatchalian led the inauguration as part of the LGU’s effort to expand primary health services across the city. The facilities are restructured...
The residents of Disiplina Village in Barangay Bignay received free medical services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, as the “LAB for All” program was rolled out in the community. The program, which stands for Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot para sa Lahat, offers free laboratory tests, medical...
The Northern Police District (NPD) confirmed the arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the deadly explosion in Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City, that killed four children and injured eight others on Sept. 24. In a statement Friday, Sept. 26, the NPD said police operatives arrested the...
The death of four children in a firecracker-related explosion in Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City has sparked calls for tighter regulation on the sale and storage of pyrotechnics as the holiday season nears. The Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) said the blast occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 24,...
Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian condemned on Friday, Sept. 19, the assault of a 20-year-old student on a footbridge in Barangay Gen. T. De Leon and assured the public that the city government will pursue justice for the victim. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, Sept. 17, when the victim...
A couple was arrested in Valenzuela City on Monday, Sept. 8, for allegedly selling counterfeit government-issued IDs through social media. The Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) operatives identified the suspects as “Chippie,” 44, and “Kaye,” 40. They were accused of producing fake IDs...
