Valenzuela gov’t holds Industry Night 2023
The Valenzuela City government on Saturday, Nov. 18, held the Industry Night 2023 to recognize the city's economic contributors and celebrate the achievements that helped in its growth and prosperity.
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian led the event held at Casa De Polo in Barangay Poblacion.
During the event, the city government awarded the city's top taxpayers and job providers for the year 2022.
The local government said the awarding ceremony served as a tribute to the integral role played by businesses in fostering the economic vitality and development of Valenzuela City.
Gatchalian also signed a memorandum of agreement with the officials of Valenzuela City Technological College (Valtech, formerly Valenzuela City Polytechnic College), and 17 esteemed industry partners to further solidify Valtech's vision of providing quality education to future students.
The city government said the agreement aims to gear students with an education that aligns with the evolving demands of various industries.
Former Department of Trade and Industry Secretary and Valtech Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Secretary Ramon M. Lopez shared an overview of the soonto-open Valenzuela City Technological College, including its mission, vision, goals, objectives of the new educational facility and courses offered to the students. The campus is expected to be open for students next year.
Gatchalian also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health).
Through the MOU, the AC Heath will donate public health consultancy services to the city government to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) in the city and fortify its healthcare service delivery network.
Gatchalian thanked the industries that established a relationship with the city and shared their resources and opportunities in improving the lives of the Valenzuelanos.
“Ang buhay po ng Valenzuela ay nasa industriya. Wala po itong Casa de Polo, mga magagandang proyekto, mga university, our [Valenzuela City] People’s Park, etc., kung wala po ang patuloy na suporta ng ating mga industriya dito sa Valenzuela City. Valenzuela City has almost 19,000 factories, warehouses, and commercial establishments. At ito po ang bloodline; ang puso na bumubuhay [sa] Valenzuela (The life of Valenzuela is in the industry. There would be no Casa de Polo, beautiful projects, universities, our [Valenzuela City] People's Park, etc., without the continuous support of our industries here in Valenzuela City. Valenzuela City has almost 19,000 factories, warehouses, and commercial establishments. And this is the bloodline; the heart that lives [in] Valenzuela)," he said.
Mayor Wes also presented the Valenzuela East Medical Center, an ambulatory and surgical medical center that will soon be established in Barangay Paso de Blas.
He said the facility was designed to deliver accessible, multi-specialty healthcare not just for the Valenzuelanos, but also to all neighboring cities.
"Industry Night 2023, through its diverse spectrum of partnerships and agreements, exemplified Valenzuela City's unwavering commitment to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and community welfare and well-being. The collaborative spirit witnessed amongst businesses, healthcare, and educational institutions underscores the city's dedication to creating a dynamic and sustainable future," the city government said.