Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence

Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence
14°41′32.5″N 120°57′56.2″E / 14.692361°N 120.965611°E / 14.692361; 120.965611
LocationPhilippines
TypePublic library
EstablishedJune 20, 2022 (2022-06-20)
Service areaValenzuela, Metro Manila
Collection
Size16,000 book titles[1]

The Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence (ValACE) is a public library in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.

History

The Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence (ValACE) is an academic center and public library by the Valenzuela city government. The first and main ValACE was inaugurated on June 20, 2022 in Barangay Malinta under Mayor Rex Gatchalian.[2] It opened in February 24, 2023.[3][4]

In February 8, 2024, the construction of three more ValACEs in Barangays Gen. T. de Leon, Marulas, and Mapulang Lupa began.[5]

References

  1. ^ "This library in Valenzuela City is a haven for readers of all ages". GMA News. February 4, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  2. ^ Dioquino, Aaron Homer (June 21, 2021). "Valenzuela LGU inaugurates 'Academic Center for Excellence'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Pineda, Janna Marie (February 16, 2024). "Head's up bookworms!: You're in for a treat as Valenzuela becomes a 'Reading City'". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "The Doors Are Open: Valenzuela City Officially Launches Its First Public Library At ValACE | Journal Online". Journal Online. February 27, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  5. ^ Villamente, Jing (February 8, 2024). "Valenzuela City breaks ground on three more academic centers". Retrieved October 28, 2025.