IN a bid to transform Valenzuela, already known as the country’s ‘industrial capital,’ into a more liveable city, the local government has launched “This is the life, Valenzuelife!”, an initiative outlining its vision and upcoming projects for the local folks.
Led by Mayor Wes Gatchalian, who was joined by other key city and village officials, city hall and barangay workers as well as various local groups and non-government organizations, the city government cited during the event held at the People’s Park Amphitheater all its projects and programs lined up for implementation this year.
“‘This is the life, Valenzuelife!’ underscores the beauty of living in Valenzuela — from its quality and inclusive education, the ease of doing business, housing projects, social welfare initiatives, peace and order advantage, to recreational parks and open spaces, to name a few.”
” These projects are focused on infrastructure and programs that would further enrich the quality of life of ‘Valenzuelanos’,” Gatchalian added.
During the launching, Gatchalian officially introduced “This is life, Valenzuelife!” through a video encapsulating all the projects that the constituents can look forward to in his administration.
These include the new Finance and Legislative Center, the three new Valenzuela Academic Centers for Excellence, the Children’s Park, the Jardin de Memoria, and the soon to open Valenzuela Health Medical Center, among others.
Aside from laying the groundwork for these projects underway, the launch of Valenzuelife also sets the tone and inspiration for the type of governance that will be evident over the course — which is to boost local tourism, improve the living conditions of the city, accelerate programs, and provide more reasons to stay in Valenzuela, the local chief executive said.
From once a quaint provincial town during colonial times, Valenzuela is now regarded as one of the country’s highly urbanized and globally competitive cities, the city government said.
” A growth that is very apparent because of the leadership of the local chief executive (Gatchalian) who took a progressive direction for the city,” a group of long-time residents, who graced the event, said.
