Tuloy ang Malinis na Valenzuela, Tuloy ang Progreso!

In a steadfast commitment to enhance the quality of life for every Pamilyang Valenzuelano, the City Government of Valenzuela, led by Mayor WES Gatchalian spearheaded the blessing and turnover ceremony of 25 new dump trucks to the Waste Management Division. The event took place at the 3S Center Mapulang Lupa on March 18, 2024.

Mayor WES' vision to transform Valenzuela into a thriving and more liveable community is further exemplified by the acquisition of these dump trucks, each costing PhP 1,973,684.21. This investment underscores the administration's dedication to ensuring efficient waste management services for all residents.

Equipped with 63 brand-new dump trucks, the Waste Management Division can deliver more prompt and reliable waste collection services that are specifically catered to the demands of the Pamilyang Valenzuelano. 

Building upon previous initiatives, which included the turnover of 38 new dump trucks and 3 heavy equipment units last November 25, 2023, and the announcement of salary and hazard pay increases and PhilHealth coverage for dump truck drivers, paleros, and kamineros during a recent flag-raising ceremony on March 4 at the Action Center, Brgy. Dalandanan, Mayor WES continues to prioritize the welfare of Valenzuela's workforce.

In his message, Mayor WES said, "Tuloy ang Malinis na Valenzuela, Tuloy ang Progreso, yan po ang objective natin. Noong november ay nagturn-over na po tayo ng 38 na dump truks, at ngayon ay ginagamit na po silang lahat. Dadagdagan po natin ng 25 pang dump trucks kaya totalling na tayo ng 63 na bagong dump trucks. Wala na pong rason para hindi ma-pick up ang inyong mga basura. PhP 125 Million po ang inilaan natin dito para po maging mas efficient ang pag-kolekta natin ng basura. Maipagmamayabang po natin na hindi po tayo sumasalalay sa mga kontratista, dahil sa buong Metro Manila, tayo lang po ang nag-ooperate ng sariling waste management office. Ang higit po nating 306 na mga palero, mula ho sa salary na PhP 425.45 ay itinaas na po natin sa daily rate na PhP 522, itinaas din po natin ang kanilang hazard pay mula PhP 46.80 na ngayon ay PhP 63.80 na. Ang mga driver po natin na dating PhP 528.55 ang sweldo ay itinaas na rin po natin sa daily rate na PhP 557.91, ang kanilang hazard pay na PhP 54.08 ay PhP 73.75 na ngayon. Kaya sana ay maging motibasyon at challenge at lalong pagbutihin ang kanilang mga trabaho.” [Tuloy ang Malinis na Valenzuela, Tuloy ang Progreso, that is our objective here. Last November, we already turned over 38 new dump truks and they are already being used now. We are now adding 25 new dump trucks, totalling our new dump trucks to 63. There is now no reason for your trash to not be picked up. We allocated PhP 125 Million for this project to make our garbage collection more efficient. We can proudly say that we are not dependent on contractors because of all Metro Manila. I believe we are the only ones who are operating our own waste management office. Our more than 306 paleros, we now raised their salary from PhP 425.45 to PhP 522, their hazard pay from PhP 46.80 to PhP 63.80. Our driver's salary went from PhP 528.55 to PhP 557.91, their hazard pay from PhP 54.08 to PhP 73.75, that is why I hope that this serves as a motivation and as a challenge for them to continue their hard work and dedication for their work.]

With the city's current fleet comprising 106 dump trucks, these vehicles will play a pivotal role in the Waste Management Division's efforts to ensure regular waste collection across all thirty-three (33) barangays, where collections are conducted twice daily in all major roads, once daily in all secondary roads, and twice a week in all inner roads. 

Furthermore, to detect people who are unlawfully tossing garbage into public streets and roads, new CCTV cameras will be strategically positioned in 36 areas as part of Mayor WES' overhaul of the HuliCam project.

Relevant to this, a prestigious Plaque of Recognition was given to Valenzuela City during the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Urban Governance Exemplar Awards 2023 recognizing the city’s exemplary efforts in environmental stewardship. This accolade underscores the city's effective implementation of the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program, with a particular emphasis on solid waste management. With this, the City Government of Valenzuela continues to commit in maintaining a clean community for every Pamilyang Valenzuelano.

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