Valenzuela City Strengthens Infrastructure and Development Agenda in 1st Semester 2026 City Development Council Meeting
Among the highlights presented were the accomplishments in roads and drainage projects from 2023 to 2025 under the City Development Fund (CDF), covering a total of 10.30 kilometers across 56 roads and 20.71 kilometers of drainage systems, amounting to ₱565 million. These initiatives reflect the City’s continued efforts to improve mobility and mitigate flooding in various communities.
Mayor WES summarized different road and flood mitigation projects for the year 2026, sourcing from different fund allocation totaling 45.85 km. of road length and 87.70 km. of drainage length across 175 roads, and 5.42 km. of creek length across 13 waterways amounting to roughly ₱2.5 billion.
Notably, the City Engineering Office presented the list of ongoing 2026 projects funded under the CDF and other sources, while the City Planning Officer outlined the city’s ongoing and proposed traffic solutions.
To further improve public safety and security, the City continues to implement its Streetlighting and CCTV Project, which covers approximately 105 kilometers, with 3,662 streetlights and 342 CCTV units installed across multiple phases, and the implementation of comprehensive flood control initiatives, which have reached 67 communities from August 2025 to April 2026.
In terms of flood mitigation, the DPWH reported the upgrading of nine (9) pumping stations. These efforts are complemented by ongoing rehabilitation and installation projects with a total of 18 pumping units amounting to ₱776.8 million. Additionally, the agency presented national road projects to be implemented this year. One of the highlights is the construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation of damaged paved roads at Maysan Road. District Engineer Tacardon also clarified the agency’s mandate on different national roads classification to primary, secondary, and tertiary; and explained which are under theirs and the city’s jurisdiction.
Overall, DPWH Third District Engineering Office expressed its appreciation with the city government for its consistent and direct coordination and follow-up regarding the different city projects. Meanwhile, Mayor WES reminded that the city has a standing ordinance, Ordinance No. 1307, Series of 2025, implementing consistent coordination between the local government and national agencies whenever applicable programs or projects are underway. This ordinance resulted from the high profile flood control controversy last 2025.
The meeting also served as a productive platform for dialogue, where a fruitful open forum was conducted between the City Government and stakeholders. Key concerns and insights were openly discussed, allowing for meaningful exchange of ideas, clarification of project details, and strengthened collaboration among all parties involved.
In his message, Mayor WES said “Sa lahat ng ating naipakita ngayon, malinaw na ang bawat proyektong ginagawa ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela ay hindi minamadali at hindi hinuhulaan lamang. Ang bawat hakbang ay dumaraan sa tamang proseso mula sa pakikinig sa mga kahilingan ng komunidad, masusing inspeksyon at assessment ng ating mga tanggapan, koordinasyon sa barangay at iba pa.” He also emphasized the city’s commitment to these projects saying “Ang ating mensahe ay simple lang hindi tayo titigil. Patuloy tayong maging handa, Patuloy tayong kikilos, magpaplano, susunod sa tamang proseso at magpapatupad ng mga solusyong may pangmatagalang epekto para sa isang Valenzuela na mas handa sa hamon ng panahon, mas ligtas para sa lahat, at mas maunlad para sa susunod na henerasyon.”
Present during the meeting were the Punong Barangays from both districts, representatives from national government agencies including the Department of Public Works and Highways, city department heads, and other development stakeholders.
The City Development Council remains a vital platform for participatory planning and transparent governance, ensuring that Valenzuela City continues to move forward with strategic, data-driven, and community-centered development initiatives.
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