From left: DILG Valenzuela Dir. Daisy Eslaban, Coun. Robert Lerio Jr of Placer, Surigao del Norte, Alay Buhay Partylist Rep. Weslie Gatchalian, Mayor WIN Gatchalian, Officer-in-charge Norman Ancheta, City External Services Officer Roberto Darilag and City Police chief Rhoderrick Armamento.

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the VC-C3 in CESO, Action Center

CESO at Action Center where VC-C3 is also located.

A priest blesses the multi-purpose hall of CESO where VC-C3 is also located, complete line up of facilities to enable the city function accordingly.

The 120-square-meter Command Center (VC-C3) at the City External Services Office (CESO) or Action Center compound will serve as the hub of the disaster management and crime prevention system of the city.

VC-C3 has 10 TV screens showing images transmitted by 73 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed throughout the city: 44 at major thoroughfares and 29 within the city hall complex.

A priest blesses the multi-purpose hall of CESO in Action Center.

City Information and Technology Officer Randy Sison gives updates to Mayor WIN Gatchalian during the installation of equipment at the VC-C3.

According to Officer-in-charge Norman Ancheta, the center is still in its “burn test” period -- every equipment is tested to ensure best performance –and is expected to be fully-operational by July 15.

The newly inaugurated City External Services Office at Action Center, Brgy. Dalandanan.

The Disaster Preparedness Office which mans the City Rescue Team will fill up this quonset-type facility with its complete range of life-saving equipment.

The Valenzuela City Rescue Team is on standby 24/7.