Valenzuela allocates P2.5B for road, drainage projects

Valenzuela's Road to Progress P2.5 Billion Allocation for Infrastructure
Infrastructure Projects in 2026

The city of Valenzuela has taken a significant step towards enhancing its i
infrastructure with a PHP 2.5 billion allocation for road and drainage proj
projects in 2026, as announced by Mayor Wes Gatchalian.

A Year of Progress

In the previous three-year period (2023-2025), the city government achieved
achieved notable progress in roads and drainage projects under the City Dev
Development Fund (CDF). The total investment of PHP 565 million covered a s
significant 10.30 kilometers across 56 roads and 20.71 km of drainage syste
systems. These initiatives reflect the local government's continued efforts
efforts to improve mobility and mitigate flooding in various communities, a
according to Mayor Gatchalian.

A Look Ahead

In 2026, the city has planned to implement several road and flood mitigatio
mitigation projects totaling approximately PHP 2.5 billion across 175 roads
roads, 13 waterways, and 87.70 km of drainage length. Construction for some
some of these projects has already started, according to the local governme
government.

Safety and Security

To further improve public safety and security, Mayor Gatchalian emphasized 
the city's ongoing implementation of streetlighting and CCTV (closed-circui
(closed-circuit television) projects. These initiatives cover approximately
approximately 105 km with 3,662 streetlights and 342 CCTV units installed a
across multiple phases. Additionally, the comprehensive flood control initi
initiatives have reached 67 communities from August 2025 to April 2026.

Flood Mitigation Efforts

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported the upgrading o
of nine pumping stations, with a total of 18 pumping units amounting to PHP
PHP 776.8 million.

A Cordial Approach

Mayor Gatchalian emphasized the importance of coordination between local an
and national governments in implementing projects. It is clear that every 
project undertaken by the City of Valenzuela is neither rushed nor based on
on mere speculation, he said. Each step follows the proper process – from
from listening to the community's requests, to thorough inspection and asse
assessment by our offices, to coordination with the villages, among others.
others.

A Commitment to Progress

Reaffirming the city government's commitment to these projects, Mayor Gatch
Gatchalian emphasized Let us continue to act, to plan, to follow the righ
right process, and to implement solutions that have lasting impact – for a 
Valenzuela that is more ready to face the challenges of the times, safer fo
for everyone, and more progressive for the next generation.

As Valenzuela looks ahead to 2026, its residents can expect improved mobili
mobility, reduced flooding risks, and enhanced public safety and security. 
With a PHP 2.5 billion allocation for road and drainage projects, the city 
is poised for continued progress and growth.

Keywords Valenzuela, infrastructure, roads, drainage, flood mitigation
mitigation, safety, security, coordination, community engagement, developme
development

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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