Valenzuela boosts police efforts with new cars, motorcycles

The local government of Valenzuela City handed newly purchased cars and motorcycles to its local police station, aiming to further intensify efforts against criminality.

Valenzuela LGU earmarked a budget of at least P49 million to purchase 40 Honda ADV motorcycles, 22 Toyota Veloz units, and 3 Toyota Hilux trucks.

Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian led the distribution of the vehicles, emphasizing that the local government will allocate funds to improve police vehicles and equipment.

"When our children come home and our spouses walk safely, we feel at ease; this is a symbol that we are surrounded by a strong sense of security, and we have no fear because we can see our police officers around us."

The city mayor added that this initiative aligns with their new motto, Valenzuelife — a directive aimed at making the city more livable while also improving various livelihood sectors.

Valenzuela City Police Chief Nixon Cayaban said that the newly acquired vehicles will be distributed among the city’s nine police substations and the Tactical Motorcycle Response Unit (TMRU).

“This will strengthen our ability to respond swiftly, patrol effectively, and safeguard our community with better efficiency.”

In April, the local government announced that they are eyeing to inaugurate an additional batch of electric police vehicles.

Faster distribution of vehicular plates

Gatchalian also announced the faster distribution of vehicular plates to Tricycle Operators and Drivers' Association (TODA) members, which was facilitated through the Valenzuela Plaka Express (ValPLEX) program.

At least 2,761 vehicular plates were distributed to motorcycle riders during Thursday’s program, designed to address long delays in plate distribution.

“We made a one-stop-shop with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), in which the local government will receive the needed documents and we will be doing the follow-up,” Gatchalian said.

He added that drivers previously had to wait at least a month before receiving their vehicle plates and mentioned that a second batch of plates would be distributed soon.