METRO MATTERS Flooding has been one of the most persistent challenges in Metro Manila and across the Philippines, disrupting daily life, damaging homes, and slowing our progress year after year. We are now taking a decisive step forward. Our cities need solutions rooted in engineering, guided by...
A modern, three-story, and flood-resilient “Makabagong San Juan Animal Care Center” worth close to P30 million is soon to be built in San Juan City, following the groundbreaking ceremony on F. Manalo Street in Barangay Batis on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Mayor Francis Zamora, together with his son...
The San Juan City government unveiled a new technology-driven system on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to strengthen its earthquake preparedness and public safety operations. The ICT-Integrated Earthquake Response Platform was demonstrated at the Makabagong San Juan Theater. Mayor Francis Zamora said the...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of the 17 mayors of Metro Manila, together with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes, expressed full support for President Marcos Jr. 's “Oplan Kontra Baha,” which aims to reduce flooding in Metro Manila by up to 60...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Saturday, Nov. 8, that all Metro Manila Local Government Units (LGUs) have been conducting preparations ahead of Typhoon Uwan, including mobilizing rescue vehicles and equipment and pre-positioning food boxes and...
A total of 151 breast cancer patients, including those undergoing active treatment and those under monitoring, received financial support as well as free anti-flu and pneumonia vaccines from the local government of San Juan and the Caring Keri Foundation as part of the city’s observance of Breast...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora said on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that he will propose stiffer fines for littering. During a media interview at the launch of the “ Bayanihan sa Estero Program ,” Zamora explained that the proposed increase in penalties...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora on Sunday, Aug. 3, said that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to finalize a new drainage master plan to ease worsening floods in Metro...
San Juan City Mayor and re-elected Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora said that a total ban on street parking may face challenges, following the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) proposal to prohibit parking on all public streets to help ease traffic...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Friday, July 4, that the city has received the Commission on Audit 's (COA) unmodified opinion for the year 2024, in recognition of the city government 's strict efforts in ensuring transparency and fairness in all its financial statements...
The San Juan City local government announced the suspension of afternoon classes in all levels on Thursday, July 3, due to heavy rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), Mayor Francis Zamora said. Classes will be suspended by 12 p.m. to ensure the safety of students and school staff. He...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Monday, June 30, promised the creation of more housing and infrastructure projects in the city during his third and last term as city mayor. According to Zamora, the city government had previously focused on strengthening the health and wellness services of...
