# Valenzuela City Council

The Valenzuela City Council (Filipino: Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela) is the local legislature of the city of Valenzuela, Philippines. It is composed of 12 councilors elected from the city's two councilor districts (coextensive with the Legislative districts of Valenzuela) and two councilors elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK; youth councils). The presiding officer of the council is the Vice Mayor, who is elected citywide.
The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under Valenzuela's jurisdiction. The city mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.

## Powers, duties and functions

The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160), which establishes the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the city's legislative body, contains the following requirements:
* Pass legislation;
* Consent to resolutions;
* Adequate funding for the city's and its residents' general wellbeing; and
* Make sure the city is exercising its corporate rights in accordance with Section 22 of the Local Government Code.
Additionally, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is given responsibility for the following tasks and activities:
* approve the resolutions and ordinances required for an effective and efficient city government;
* Generate and maximize the utilization of funds and resources for the city's development plans, program goals, and top priorities as specified in Section 18 of the Local Government Code of 1991, paying special attention to expansion and improvement in the entire metropolis and agro-industrial development;
* Pass laws awarding franchises and permitting the issuance of permits or licenses, subject to the guidelines in Book II of the Local Government Code of 1991, but with conditions and goals intended to advance the welfare of the city's residents;
* Control activities pertaining to the use of land, buildings, and structures inside the city to advance the welfare of its populace as a whole;
* Approve ordinances that would guarantee the effective and efficient provision of the fundamental facilities and services as specified in Section 17 of the Local Government Code; and
* Use any additional powers and carry out any additional tasks or obligations outlined in a law or ordinance.

## Membership

Each of Valenzuela's two councilor districts elects six councilors to the council. In plurality-at-large voting, a voter may vote up to six candidates, with the candidates having the six highest number of votes being elected. In addition, the barangay chairmen and the SK chairmen throughout the city elect amongst themselves their representatives to the council. Hence, there are 14 councilors.
City council elections are synchronized with other elections in the country. Elections are held every first Monday of May every third year since 2001 for 12 seats, while the ex officio seats are elected irregularly, but always proceeding a barangay election.

### Current members

9th Valenzuela City Council (2022–2025) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja |
| Councilors | Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino | First district |
| Councilors | Ramon L. Encarnacion | First district |
| Councilors | Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez | First district |
| Councilors | Cristina Marie M. Feliciano-Tan | First district |
| Councilors | Joseph William D. Lee | First district |
| Councilors | Walter Magnum D. Dela Cruz | First district |
| Councilors | Gerald Cloyd Alexis DV. Galang | Second district |
| Councilors | Niña Sheila B. Lopez | Second district |
| Councilors | Roselle C. Sabino-Sy | Second district |
| Councilors | Louie P. Nolasco | Second district |
| Councilors | Christoffer Joseph M. Pineda | Second district |
| Councilors | Chiqui Marie N. Carreon | Second district |
| ABC President | Mario B. San Andres (Canumay West) | Mario B. San Andres (Canumay West) |
| SK President | Jairus Jeofri P. Esplana (Malinta) | Jairus Jeofri P. Esplana (Malinta) |

### Former councils
#### 8th City Council (2019-2022)

8th Valenzuela City Council (2019–2022) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja |
| Councilors | Walter Magnum D. Dela Cruz | First district |
| Councilors | Ramon L. Encarnacion | First district |
| Councilors | Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez | First district |
| Councilors | Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano | First district |
| Councilors | Joseph William D. Lee | First district |
| Councilors | Jennifer P. Pingree | First district |
| Councilors | Chiqui Marie N. Carreon | Second district |
| Councilors | Kimberly Ann D. Galang-Tiangco | Second district |
| Councilors | Niña Sheila B. Lopez | Second district |
| Councilors | Louie P. Nolasco | Second district |
| Councilors | Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad | Second district |
| Councilors | Kristian Rome T. Sy | Second district |
| ABC President | Bienvenido T. Bartolome Jr. (Bisig) | Bienvenido T. Bartolome Jr. (Bisig) |
| SK President | Exequiel D.J. Serrano (Coloong) | Exequiel D.J. Serrano (Coloong) |

#### 7th City Council (2016-2019)

7th Valenzuela City Council (2016–2019) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja |
| Councilors | Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino | First district |
| Councilors | Ramon L. Encarnacion | First district |
| Councilors | Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez | First district |
| Councilors | Antonio R. Espiritu | First district |
| Councilors | Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano | First district |
| Councilors | Jennifer P. Pingree | First district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco | Second district |
| Councilors | Kimberly Ann D. Galang | Second district |
| Councilors | Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo | Second district |
| Councilors | Lailanie P. Nolasco | Second district |
| Councilors | Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad | Second district |
| Councilors | Kristian Rome T. Sy | Second district |
| ABC President | Fernando Francisco (Mapulang Lupa, 2016–2018) Joseph William D. Lee (Mabolo, 2018–2019) | Fernando Francisco (Mapulang Lupa, 2016–2018) Joseph William D. Lee (Mabolo, 2018–2019) |
| SK President | Janine Alexandra R. Carlos (Marulas, 2016–2018) Chiqui Marie N. Carreon (Mapulang Lupa, 2018–2019) | Janine Alexandra R. Carlos (Marulas, 2016–2018) Chiqui Marie N. Carreon (Mapulang Lupa, 2018–2019) |

#### 6th City Council (2013-2016)

6th Valenzuela City Council (2013–2016) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Eric M. Martinez | Eric M. Martinez |
| Councilors | Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino | First district |
| Councilors | Corazon A. Cortez | First district |
| Councilors | Jennifer P. Pingree-Esplana | First district |
| Councilors | Antonio R. Espiritu | First district |
| Councilors | Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano | First district |
| Councilors | Marcelino G. Morelos | First district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco | Second district |
| Councilors | Kimberly Ann D. Galang | Second district |
| Councilors | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja | Second district |
| Councilors | Lailanie P. Nolasco | Second district |
| Councilors | Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad | Second district |
| Councilors | Kristian Rome T. Sy | Second district |
| ABC President | Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan) | Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan) |
| SK President | Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013) | Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013) |

#### 5th City Council (2010-2013)

5th Valenzuela City Council (2010–2013) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Eric M. Martinez | Eric M. Martinez |
| Councilors | Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino | First district |
| Councilors | Corazon A. Cortez | First district |
| Councilors | Jennifer P. Pingree-Esplana | First district |
| Councilors | Antonio R. Espiritu | First district |
| Councilors | Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano | First district |
| Councilors | Marcelino G. Morelos | First district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco | Second district |
| Councilors | Kimberly Ann D. Galang | Second district |
| Councilors | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja | Second district |
| Councilors | Lailanie P. Nolasco | Second district |
| Councilors | Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad | Second district |
| Councilors | Kristian Rome T. Sy | Second district |
| ABC President | Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan) | Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan) |
| SK President | Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013) | Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013) |

#### 4th City Council (2007-2010)

4th Valenzuela City Council (2007–2010) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Eric M. Martinez | Eric M. Martinez |
| Councilors | Corazon A. Cortez | First district |
| Councilors | Ritche D. Cuadra | First district |
| Councilors | Gerald A. Esplana | First district |
| Councilors | Marcelino G. Morelos | First district |
| Councilors | Katherine C. Pineda-Hernandez | First district |
| Councilors | Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. | First district |
| Councilors | Adrian C. Dapat | Second district |
| Councilors | Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng | Second district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco | Second district |
| Councilors | Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo | Second district |
| Councilors | Fernando D.G. Padrinao | Second district |
| Councilors | Shalani Carla S. Soledad | Second district |
| ABC President | Alvin S. Feliciano (Arkong Bato) | Alvin S. Feliciano (Arkong Bato) |
| SK President | Ricmar C. Enriquez (Pasolo) | Ricmar C. Enriquez (Pasolo) |

#### 3rd City Council (2004-2007)

3rd Valenzuela City Council (2004–2007) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Antonio R. Espiritu | Antonio R. Espiritu |
| Councilors | Elizabeth A. Chongco | First district |
| Councilors | Ritche D. Cuadra | First district |
| Councilors | Gerald A. Esplana | First district |
| Councilors | Marcelino G. Morelos | First district |
| Councilors | Katherine C. Pineda-Hernandez | First district |
| Councilors | Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. | First district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco | Second district |
| Councilors | Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng | Second district |
| Councilors | Eric M. Martinez | Second district |
| Councilors | Lorena C. Natividad | Second district |
| Councilors | Fernando D.G. Padrinao | Second district |
| Councilors | Shalani Carla S. Soledad | Second district |
| ABC President | Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan) | Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan) |
| SK President | Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon) | Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon) |

#### 2nd City Council (2001-2004)

2nd Valenzuela City Council (2001–2004) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Antonio R. Espiritu | Antonio R. Espiritu |
| Councilors | Romeo P. Bularan | First district |
| Councilors | Elizabeth A. Chongco | First district |
| Councilors | Corazon A. Cortez | First district |
| Councilors | Reynaldo S. Cuadra | First district |
| Councilors | Marcelino G. Morelos | First district |
| Councilors | Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. | First district |
| Councilors | Rosalie S. Esteban | Second district |
| Councilors | Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo | Second district |
| Councilors | Lorena C. Natividad | Second district |
| Councilors | Eric M. Martinez | Second district |
| Councilors | Pablo D. Marcelo | Second district |
| Councilors | Carlitos B. Tiquia | Second district |
| ABC President | Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan) | Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan) |
| SK President | Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon) | Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon) |

#### 1st City Council (1998-2001)

1st Valenzuela City Council (1998–2001) :
| Position | Name | District |
| Presiding Officer | Ernesto P. De Guzman | Ernesto P. De Guzman |
| Councilors | Romeo P. Bularan | First district |
| Councilors | Corazon A. Cortez | First district |
| Councilors | Reynaldo S. Cuadra | First district |
| Councilors | Antonio M. Dalag | First district |
| Councilors | Antonio M. Espiritu | First district |
| Councilors | Edilberto M. Lozada | First district |
| Councilors | Erlinda S. Dela Cruz | Second district |
| Councilors | Pablo D. Marcelo | Second district |
| Councilors | Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo | Second district |
| Councilors | Lorena C. Natividad | Second district |
| Councilors | Fernando D.G. Padrinao | Second district |
| Councilors | Isidro S. Valenzuela | Second district |
| ABC President | Roberto B. Darilag (Balangkas) | Roberto B. Darilag (Balangkas) |
| SK President | Ritche D. Cuadra (Mabolo) | Ritche D. Cuadra (Mabolo) |