VALENZUELA City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian has been named among Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), a movement of local chief executives championing integrity, accountability, and transparency. “Good governance is not a trend in Valenzuela — it has been our way of life for years. M4GG is a chance to bring the same fight for accountability and transparency to the national stage,” he told The Manila Times. Gatchalian has launched several programs for the welfare of his ‘Pamilyang Valenzuelano’ — from quality and inclusive education, robust social welfare initiatives, peace and order advantage, housing projects, to disaster preparedness, and flood resilience efforts, to name a few. Under his leadership, the city has consistently gained recognition for good governance, having been conferred the Seal of Good Local Governance for two consecutive years, and maintaining unmodified opinion from Commission on Audit — a testament to transparency and accountability of its financial management. Furthermore, Gatchalian, now serving his second term, also champions child protection and was awarded with one of the outstanding local governance programs in 2024 by the Galing Pook Awards. The M4GG highlights outstanding leaders across the country who serve as role models in upholding values, fostering participatory leadership, and ensuring that every program is felt by their constituents. For these, the city government looks at the mayor’s recognition as a strong affirmation of his steadfast commitment to good governance, and his dedication to delivering fast, quality, and efficient public service and programs for every “Pamilyang Valenzuelano.” Leading the group were Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong.