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...
The Valenzuela City government has deployed workers under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program to bolster its dengue prevention efforts amid the rainy season. Launched on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the campaign is a joint initiative of the City Health Office...
The Valenzuela City government has completed the dredging of two major waterways and continues its cleanup of nine other waterways as part of its large-scale flood control program. According to the City Public Information Office, Paso de Blas Creek near the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and...
The Valenzuela City Police arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly staging a fake carnapping incident to claim insurance benefits. According to the Northern Police District (NPD), the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) received a report through the 911 emergency hotline regarding a...
The Valenzuela City government launched the “PANATAG: Valenzuela’s Flood Control Resilience Initiatives,” a comprehensive plan to strengthen flood resilience, highlighting science-based solutions, community participation, and strong partnerships with national agencies and academic...
Over 1,500 families whose homes were damaged by recent typhoons received financial assistance from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Valenzuela City government on Friday, August 15. The distribution is part of the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP), which granted P10,000 each to...
The Valenzuela City government, in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation, has intensified the cleanup and inspection of waterways to prevent flooding and keep communities safe. Personnel from the local government, MMDA,...
The Valenzuela City government has revived its citywide cleanup campaign, “Oplan Balik Linis Ganda,” to help prevent flooding and improve public health and safety during the rainy season. The program is a multi-agency initiative that combines flood control, sanitation, public safety, and...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “WES” Gatchalian has unveiled a series of major flood control projects aimed at solving the city’s long-standing flooding issues. The announcement was made during the first Valenzuela International Progress Summit and Industry Awarding Ceremony held at the ALERT...
Two siblings were injured after a fire broke out along a residential along F. Bautista Street in Barangay Marulas on Thursday, July 31. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Valenzuela, the victims were a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl. One of them reportedly sustained...
