In accordance with Resolution No. 1159, Series of 2018 — which was issued by former Mayor REX Gatchalian in the same year — a temporary right-of-way was granted for the benefit of the people residing behind Disiplina Village Bignay. Residents were given temporary road access to the route that connects DV Bignay to the “Clarete Compound”, also known as Monte Ricardo, to serve as their entry and exit point. The resolution grants access for an indefinite period. Alongside, there was another road access adjacent to private property owned by ASA Real Estate Development Corp., which also served as an alternate route for the pedestrians residing in both DV Bignay and “Clarete Compound”.
On March 20, 2023, Bignay Punong Barangay Garcing Victoriano, the Housing Resettlement Office (HRO), Office of the Building Official (OBO), ASA Real Estate Development Corp., and Mr. Joel Clarete of the “Clarete Compound” commenced a coordination meeting. This meeting informed the concerned offices and residents of the compound that ASA Real Estate Development Corp. will no longer permit road access through their private property for safety and security purposes. A year later, on March 15, 2024, ASA Real Estate Development Corp. released a letter formally closing the road access; therefore, rendering the road access granted by the LGU as the gateway point for the residents.
Due to the influx of reports of incidents directly affecting the safety and security of DV Bignay residents, Mayor WES Gatchalian, alongside HRO, visited and inspected the site last June 19, 2024. He convened with the residents and Mr. Joel Clarete to further reiterate the laws and emphasize the need for strict compliance.
With the resurgence of reports concerning gang-related violence, crimes, and unruly behavior occurring in the DV Bignay and “Clarete Compound” area, last February 6, 2025, Mayor WES called for a General Assembly with Mr. Joel Clarete and residents to discuss their responsibility in securing the area. In order to reinforce the safety, peace, and order in DV Bignay, the whole community of DV Bignay and Clarete Compound agreed on a 6-month grace period for them to secure another permanent roadway to pass through, as the local government will issue a formal closure order of the temporary
road access. Several meetings were held between the Valenzuela LGU and residents from June 2024 to February 2025 to discuss updates regarding their compliance.
Alongside the reported crime incidents, several violations were cited as evidence for issuing a formal closure order for the temporary road access.
1. According to OBO, the said developments in Clarete Compound did not possess proper permits. It was found that Monte Ricardo, Joel Clarete, or Gilbert Rivera had no business permit from the City Government and no license to sell lots from DSHUD.
2. The development in the compound has no development permit or an approved subdivision, given that the alternate road access adjacent to ASA Real Estate Development Corp. was also closed as part of securing their private property.
3. Contrary to the claims from the residents of the Clarete Compound, there is an alternative access at the rear of their community. Thus, the DV Bignay is just more convenient to them.
4. Lastly, the ownership of the said development / community's property or lot is under Phil-Ville Development & Housing Corp. through a court decision and therefore, the entire ownership is not granted to Joel Clarete or to the community.
Phil-Ville Development and Housing Corp., in a statement released through a Facebook post dated July 20, 2025, reiterated its legal ownership over the 36,786 square meter property behind DV Bignay. According to the company, the land is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. V-46934 was legally conveyed to Phil-Ville in 2006 through a Deed of Conditional Sale executed by the original registered owners. Legal challenges seeking to rescind the sale were dismissed at all judicial levels, including the Regional Trial Court, the Court of Appeals, and ultimately the Supreme Court, which upheld the validity of the sale.
Phil-Ville further emphasized that while it had offered to pay the balance of the purchase price, the refusal of the previous owners to complete the transaction has not invalidated their claim. The company is in possession of the title’s owner’s copy and continues to pay real property taxes on the lot. The public is warned against purchasing portions of the property from unauthorized individuals, as such transactions will not be recognized and may be declared null and void
The City Government of Valenzuela remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold safety, peace, and order across all its communities. At the same time, the city is also open for further discussions and collaborations for the continued inclusivity and progress of all stakeholders.
###
