The History of Valenzuela City, Metro Manila

The city traces its long colorful history to the Old Town of Polo, then part of the province of Bulacan, which was established in 1623. It began as a tiny settlement of fishermen along the coast of Manila Bay. Polo was later renamed Valenzuela, in honor of its most famous son, Dr. Pio Valenzuela, one of the triumvirates of the Katipunan (revolutionary movement during the Spanish occupation). In 1975, it formed part of Metropolitan Manila after its creation. It became a city in 1998 when President Fidel V. Ramos signed RA 8526, an act passed by congress, as authored by the late Congressman Antonio M. Serapio, classifying Valenzuela as a highly urbanized city.

Valenzuela City was part of Bulacan Province before. Our city also plays an important role in the Philippine history as a part of the country’s quest for independence from the Spaniards. People might not have regrets moving to our city for the local government unit handles their work very well.