VALENZUELA City Mayor Wes Gatchalian announced Thursday the strict enforcement of traffic and public noise regulations.
Gatchalian said he was joined earlier this week by Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. and Land Transportation Office chief Markus Lacanilao, as the city government destroyed 287 confiscated open-pipe mufflers.
“The destruction of the illegally modified mufflers forms part of the city government’s continuing campaign to enforce traffic and public noise regulations,” Gatchalian said.
He warned motorists to use only authorized and regulated muffler systems, noting open-pipe mufflers produce excessive noise that disturbs residents and violates established environmental and traffic standards.
Meanwhile, the local police said that crime rates in the city were reduced significantly through programs such as “Oplan Galugad” (search) and “Oplan Sita” (accost).
“This reflects the city government’s continued commitment to discipline, public order, and community safety,” Gatchalian said.
The mayor cited the PH’s Safer Cities program, which was a DILG initiative designed to institutionalize good local governance.
Gatchalian said the city government has deployed electric vehicles for police operations.
“Valenzuela has also deployed an extensive network of CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras across major roads and strategic areas — all monitored through a centralized command center. This system enables authorities to respond rapidly to incidents, monitor traffic flow, and deter criminal activity,” he added. ARLIE CALALO
