The city government allocated approximately PhP 49 million to acquire 40 new motorcycles and 25 brand-new police vehicles. These additions will bolster the Valenzuela City Police's mobility, enabling faster response times and reinforcing law enforcement presence throughout the city's streets and neighborhoods. This initiative is a critical step in strengthening the city's public safety framework and ensuring swift action against crime, thus making Valenzuela a more liveable city.

Alongside the vehicle turnover, Mayor WES Gatchalian introduced ValPLEX, a pioneering initiative designed to expedite the release of vehicle license plates. Implemented in coordination with the Office of Councilor Sel Sabino-Sy and in collaboration with the LTO, ValPLEX aims to eliminate long delays in the issuance of license plates for motorists. Initially, the initiative focused on government-owned vehicles and is now extending its services to the Tricycle Operators and Drivers' Association (TODA) in Valenzuela City. During the launch, 2,761 license plates were successfully distributed to TODA members, marking a milestone in the program’s rollout.

Mayor WES shared the city government's aspiration in turning the city safer and more secure through its Valenzuelife campaign. He hopes that every Valenzuela family will have peace of mind in living in the city and be given a life free from any danger. “Binibigyan po natin ng prayoridad ang peace and order [sa lungsod ng Valenzuela]. Sana po ay dumating panahon na kapag tinawag na Valenzuelife, ay panatag po ang loob ng ating mga anak na galing sa eskwela at mga asawa na galing sa trabaho na sila’y ligtas–na kapag sila’y naglalakad man sa looban ay hindi sila nangangamba dahil visible ang ating kapulisan,” He stated. [We prioritize peace and order in Valenzuela City. We hope that there will come a time, when we say Valenzuelife, our children coming from school and our spouses coming from work are ensured with security—that when they walk in the neighborhood, they will not be worried because the police forces visibility]

Further demonstrating the city’s commitment to social welfare, the local government also handed over seven (7) Chikiting Food Patrol vehicles to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). These vehicles, funded by incentives from the city's Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award in 2023, will be deployed to various barangays to support the city’s K to 6 feeding programs and combat child malnutrition. By bringing nutritious food directly to young beneficiaries, Valenzuela continues to uphold its mission of promoting health and well-being for all its residents.

The event was graced by key government officials, including Senator Francis Tolentino, LTO Chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, LTO-Valenzuela’s Jhonny Dog-e, DILG Valenzuela Director Sudi Valencia, Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad-Borja, City Councilors, Valenzuela City Chief of Police PCOL Nixon Cayaban, CSWDO Chief on Social Welfare Operations Dorothy Evangelista, and Valenzuela City Transportation Office Head Jay Valenzuela. 

With these initiatives, Valenzuela City continues to set the bar for innovative and proactive governance, ensuring a safer, more efficient, well-serviced, and liveable community for all its residents.

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