Valenzuela launches 'Go Green', deploys 41 EVs for police

On Friday, April 25, the Valenzuela City government officially handed over 41 electric vehicles (EVs) for use in police operations and other city offices as part of its 'Go Green' program.

Mayor Weslie Gatchalian led the distribution ceremony at the ALERT Center, alongside Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla.

Of the 41 EVs, 35 were allocated to the Valenzuela City Police Station while six went to other city departments.

The initiative aims to modernize public service while promoting environmental sustainability and is supported by City Ordinance No. 525.

Valenzuela became the first local government unit in the country to deploy EVs on a large scale for law enforcement, with an allocated budget of P75.7 million.

During the event, the city also unveiled its first government-operated EV charging station at the ALERT Center and plans to install 12 more throughout the city.