by: Kaye Magno

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: District Supervisor/ValSPED Administrator, Ma. Teresita Pangan, Valenzuela City Mayor, WES Gatchalian, Mayoress Tiffany Gatchalian, Second District Councilor and Action Officer to PWD Affairs, Nina Lopez, and Person with Disability Office Head, Snooky Cortez spend quality time with Learners with Disabilities (LWD) during the SPED Holiday 2022 at the Amphitheatre, Valenzuela City People’s Park on December 12, 2022. In addition to the student performances, the PDAO event features magicians and acrobats to ensure that each student has a good time. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

Students from Valenzuela Special Education Center showcase their talents during the SPED Holiday 2022 at the Amphitheatre, Valenzuela City People’s Park, December 12, 2022. After a two-year hiatus, Valenzuela City’s annual tradition is back with bigger surprises and more gifts. A total of 1,856 Learners with Disabilities (LWDs) attended the said event to enjoy fun and games bond with their parents and teachers. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

Valenzuela City Mayor WES Gatchalian attends the SPED Holiday 2022 at the Amphitheatre, Valenzuela City People’s Park, December 12, 2022. Together with his wife, Tiffany Gatchalian, the Chief Executive made sure that every LWDs had a great time and gave the 1,856 students all extra gifts. SPED Holiday is traditionally held annually but was halted for two years due to the pandemic. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)