Initially groundbroken in March 2023, Phases 1 to 3 of the Disiplina Village Arkong Bato were officially opened, featuring seven (7) low-rise, four-storey residential buildings with a total of 336 housing units. During the ceremony, Certificates of Award were formally distributed to qualified beneficiaries, officially welcoming them as new homeowners under the city’s flagship housing initiative.

Implemented with the support of the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Disiplina Village Arkong Bato served as the city’s fourth in-city housing relocation project, following Disiplina Village Ugong, Bignay, and Lingunan. The project primarily catered to fire victim families and Informal Settler Families (ISFs) who previously resided in danger-prone areas, including locations near waterways and beneath transmission lines.

Located on a 20,709-square-meter property along M.H. Del Pilar Street, Barangay Arkong Bato, the Disiplina Village Arkong Bato was designed as a safe, accessible, and sustainable community. The entire housing complex was envisioned to eventually consist of twenty (20) four-storey buildings with 960 housing units, strategically situated near the city proper and accessible to public utility vehicles and essential services.

In line with the city’s commitment to heritage preservation, the architectural façade of the housing buildings was inspired by the historic Arkong Bato, reflecting Valenzuela City’s balance of urban development and cultural identity. The nearby Arkong Bato Park, inaugurated in 2023, further enhanced the area as a livable and community-oriented space for residents.

In his message, Mayor WES said “Gusto nating makilala ang Valenzuela hindi lamang lugar kung saan nakikita ang mga naglalakihang mga pabrika, kundi makilala bilang isang liveable city. Ngayon ay matutunghayan natin ang isang panibagong kasaysayan sa pag inaugurate natin ng Disiplina Village Arkong Bato. Gusto natin maging isang lugar na hindi lamang trabaho ang meron, may pabahay, edukasyon, malakas na sistema ng gobyerno, healthcare, at peace and order para tayo ay matawag na ganap na liveable city.”

The blessing and inauguration of Phases 1 to 3 of the Disiplina Village Arkong Bato underscored the city government’s continuing mission to provide decent, affordable, and secure housing for Valenzuelanos, while empowering families to rebuild their lives and thrive in a disciplined, resilient, and inclusive community.

This milestone housing project reaffirmed Valenzuela City’s vision of becoming a truly livable city, where every Valenzuelano is given the opportunity to enjoy a safe home, dignified living conditions, and a better future.

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