Valenzuela City showcases energetic car culture as the Valenzuela Auto Show returns gets back in the scene

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June 26, 2023

(In photo frok left: Tyson Sy, Cong. Bong Suntay, Mayor Wes Gatchalian, Johnson Tan, Aaron Cabiltes)

Car culture is indeed more fun in the Philippines! This is evident by a slew of car shows happening in various parts of the country, all year round.

Aside from the big and established motor shows like the Manila International Auto Show or the Philippine International Auto Show, there are a handful of car shows held in locations not commonly used for big car events. One example of this is Valenzuela City from the north of Metro Manila.

Guys, the Valenzuela Auto Show has made its triumphant return! Now on its 3rd staging, the 2023 Valenzuela Auto Show was held last June 24, right in the heart of the city’s Puregold branch parking lot.

According to City Mayor WES Gatchalian whose enthusiasm for cars and love for car culture was keenly felt, motor shows such as the one he led is not just a celebration of automotive excellence, but most importantly, a celebration of the Filipino automotive arts and craftsmanship, showcased by many customized car entries that wowed the crowd.

For the record, the Valenzuela Auto Show has been around since 2014, thus becoming a significant highlight for automotive enthusiasts in the city. It served as a stage for many of the city’s car aficionados to flaunt their rides. That in mind, a wide array of cars was seen – from vintage to classics, from tuners to perfectly maintained stock examples, the show got it all. Best part was that going to the show was free for everyone as it was considered open to the public.

This year’s Valenzuela Auto Show flexed around a hundred car entries, and more exhibits of a wide variety of car accessories, and more wares from a number of brands. Of course, aside from the Mayor’s granting, the Valenzuela Auto Show 2023 would not be possible without its key sponsors and partners such as JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works, Cleanfuel, Puregold Priceclub, Inc., and Motul.

Moreover, the event was made extra special with the help from sponsors such as Arca North Center, Meguiar’s, 10 inch Lights and Sounds, One Way Auto Haus, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, Ben’s OK, Energizer Automotive, H&K, Formula-1, Amaron, Decal republic, Parts Pro, Toyota Valenzuela, Slimmer’s World, Manila Standard, Power Wheels, and H2G Productions.

Photos by Ms Shawi Dizon. Also a special mention to JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works for providing additional photos.

JSK would also like to invite everyone to its annual JSK AUTO FUN, which will be held on November 11 this year in Clark. Of note, JSK sees more than 1,000 cars entries and even more attendees. Organized as a huge, huge car meet, the JSK AUTO FUN Convoy will flag off at the SM North EDSA.

About the Author

Randolph de Leon
Randy is a person with disability (PWD), a partially-blinded person with only his left eye functioning. Since childhood, the automobile has always been his passion, and is able to express it through photography and most recently, through writing as well. Outside the motoring beat, Randy spends time manning the media aspect of his business which he co-founded with his sister/college classmate. It's called Dragonlight Wellness and Solutions, a multi-business venture centering on improving peoples' lives through earning.