Several Metro Manila cities suspended classes on Friday, July 10, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, or habagat, intensified by Typhoon Inday, continued to affect the capital. Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, and San Juan canceled face-to-face classes across all levels in public and private...
Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Wednesday, July 8, that the decision on whether to suspend classes on Friday, July 10, will be made by the city mayors, as heavy rains are expected on Friday due to the possible effects of Super Typhoon Inday. The mayor...
A man allegedly stabbed his co-worker during a drinking session in San Juan City following a heated argument over religion and politics. The San Juan City Police Station said the incident occurred on June 30, while the suspect, identified only as “Ricky,” the victim, and several companions...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Wednesday, July 1, began a four-day official visit to Northwestern Mindanao to strengthen cooperation among local government units, exchange governance practices, and sign sisterhood agreements. Zamora arrived in Pagadian, Zamora to sign a sisterhood agreement...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Monday assured senior citizens of the government 's continued support as she led the distribution of rice assistance to elderly residents of San Juan City under the administration 's "Mula sa Puso Para sa Pamilya" initiative. The First Lady joined San...
METRO MATTERS With the opening of the 2026–2027 school year comes renewed hope for thousands of San Juaneño families. The start of classes is always special as teachers welcome new learners, parents prepare for another school year and students return carrying dreams of a brighter future. As...
A 17-year-old boy, mistaken for a thief, was robbed of his mobile phones by a man who joined barangay watchmen in chasing him in San Juan City on Tuesday, June 23. Authorities said the incident began when barangay watchmen saw the teenager running in Barangay Kabayanan. Believing he was involved in...
Around 15,000 people celebrated the Wattah! Wattah! Festival in San Juan City on Wednesday, June 24, marking the Feast of St. John the Baptist with traditional water‑dousing, float parades, and various performances. The Eastern Police District (EPD) reported that roughly 7,000 participants had...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) is set to deploy 477 personnel to ensure the orderly conduct of the Wattah! Wattah! Festival 2026 on June 24, with thousands of residents, devotees, and visitors expected to join the city’s annual celebration. The celebration commemorates the birth of St. John...
The San Juan City government kicks off its two-day Wattah! Wattah! Festival on Tuesday, June 23, with a parade and street dance competition highlighting the city’s rich culture, creativity, and community spirit. Mayor Francis Zamora will lead the festival activities under this year’s theme,...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Thursday, June 18, that a “Basaan Zone” will once again be implemented during the Wattah Wattah Festival on June 24 to ensure a safe and organized celebration. Just like last year, Zamora said the city’s “Basaan Zone” will remain along...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial Environment Office-Laguna and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) are investigating the spread and flow of alleged toxic foam on the San Juan River in Barangay Real here on Monday, June 16. The...
