City of San Juan

Metro Manila, Philippines

 

 

 

KAUNLARAN

(Progress and Development)

 

Mayor JV envisions a San Juan that leads in youth empowerment, information technology, manufacturing industry and science education.

 

San Juan has a total of 89,950 kilometers of roads; 4,930 kilometers of which are reclassified as national; 7,100 kilometers are municipal. Most of the roads have concrete pavements and in every condition.

There are only six bridges in San Juan, all of these spanning the river boundaries of the city and linking it with adjacent areas. Only two bridges are city bridges, Argonne and Kalentong.

Of the 225 roads in San Juan, only six are transversed by public utility vehicles; these are Aurora Boulevard, N. Domingo, F. Blumentritt, Ortigas Avenue, Pinaglabanan, Santolan and M. Paterno Streets.

All types of public and private motor vehicles use Aurora Boulevard since it is one of the main links between Marikina, Cubao and Sta. Mesa, Divisoria and Quiapo. N. Domingo is a relatively narrow road, with an average flow of 10,000 vehicles per day. This volume causes slow vehicle movements along the whole stretch. Ortigas Avenue is another busy thoroughfare used by all types of vehicles. Though the road is relatively wide, traffic is often slow especially at the corners of EDSA – Ortigas and Santolan (Pinaglabanan) – Ortigas, There are 976 public utility vehicles and 506 tricycles operating in San Juan as of January 2008.

The people of San Juan believe that progress did not happen in the city by accident as it was the outcome of a choice to live a better life. Thus a number of development projects were prioritized to cater to the need of the people to live more comfortably while trying to cope with the changes in the environment.

The city government gave the highest importance to infrastructure development projects to improve the lives of its constituents.

Over P100 million was allotted in 2003 for the construction, rehabilitation and improvements of several roads and bridges, buildings and drainage or flood control system in various locations in the city.

Noteworthy Achievements

2001-2003

• Inauguration of the Maytunas Basketball Court

• Inauguration of the President Joseph Estrada Bldg. at the Pinaglabanan Elementary School

• Improvement of Pilar and Ortega Streets

• Road restoration and maintenance of various roads

• Improvement and Beautification of the “Spirit of 1986” monument of the corner of Pinaglabanan and N. Domingo Streets.

• Rehabilitation of the monument of Jose Rizal

• Development of Municipal Annex Bldg. and construction of Municipal Multi-Purpose Hall

• To restore the historical legacy of San Juan in the struggle for the Philippine Independence and to make the Municipality as a tourist destination as the following monuments were constructed

  • Construction of Andres Bonifacio monument

  • Construction of Emilio Jacinto monument

• Renovation of San Perfecto Barangay Hall

• Construction of new Tibagan Barangay Hall

• Construction of Overpass at Ortigas Ave. cor. Madison St. Pinaglabanan St. and in Front of Agora Mall

• Renovation of Rodriguez III Bldg. at San Juan Elementary School

• Renovation of Kabayanan Elementary School Façade

• Construction of new Pinaglabanan Elementary School Building

• Construction of San Juan National High School basketball court with bleachers

• Asphalt Overlay of different streets around San Juan

• Construction of new building at the Municipal Hall Compound

• Approval and Implementation of San Juan Comprehensive Land Use Plan

• Implementation of “ Talakayan sa Barangay”-a monthly discussion with Barangay constituents

• Continuing program on Relocation of Squatters

• Christmas gift-giving to indigent and street children of the municipality

• Development of the Pinaglabanan Shrine as a historical and cultural site

• Yearly Commemoration/ Celebration of the Anniversary of the Battle of Pinaglabanan

• Rehabilitation and Preservation of the Pinaglabanan Monument at the corner of Pinaglabanan and N. Domingo Street

• Socio-civic activities with Ms. Teen Philippines (resident of Brgy. West Crame)

• Conduct to bi-weekly Civil Weddings

• Art Competitions during the 105^th Anniversary of the Battle of Pinaglabanan and Crime Prevention Week

• Holding of Municipal Inter-department Bowling Tournament

• Holding of the 1^st Mayor JV Ejercito Inter-Barangay Open Amateur 9-Ball Billiard Tournament with an exhibition game between World Billiard Champions Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante during the Launching and Opening Ceremonies

• Addition of Men’s Volleyball to the yearly Mayor’s Cup

• Development of the San Juan Municipal Public Library and Children’s Corner

• Development of the San Juan and Tanghalan ng Masa

• Support to SK projects and activities

• Support activities for the senior citizens

• Support the National Alay Lakad

• Implementation of the objectives of the MGEPP

• Holding of the “Paskuhan sa San Juan “ concert

• Observation and commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the Outbreak of the Filipino-American War

• Observation and celebration of Senior Citizen’s Day

• Awarding and turn-over of LT Educational Materials and Equipment to all public elementary schools and high school in the municipality

• Hosting the visitation of the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima of Portugal

• Promotion and observation of the National Language Month

• Yearly observation /celebration of Araw Ng San Juan  

• Staging of yearly “Senaculo” in observance of Holy Week

• First and Second Inter High School Basketball Championship

• Additional Service vehicles for the School Board

• Celebration of Batang Pinoy and Youth Week

• Holding of Miss San Juan 2003

• Yearly celebration of San Juan Town Fiesta

• Participation of WOW Philippines

• Ms. Earth Adopt-a-Delegate Program

• Creation and establishments of a Municipal Public Information Office

• Computerization of business tax collection and real property assessment

• Establishment of an interactive Municipal Website-sanjuan.gov.ph

• Provision of e-mail addresses for municipal officials, executives, department heads, section chiefs and significant officers and agencies

• Implementation of a 3-day training on Local Government in San Juan” or “L.E.A.D. San Juan

• Gender and Development Seminars

• Multi-Sectoral consultation of the proposed comprehensive land use plan of San Juan

• Authorized participation/ attendance in conventions, seminars, trainings and the like sponsored and/ or endorsed by national government and related agencies

• Awarding of the “Most Outstanding Public Servants” with the San Juan Rotary Clubs as lead organization

• Monthly publication of Balitang Pinaglabanan

• Institution-Building

• Project Monitoring

• Barangay Governance activities

• Weekly Department Head’s Meeting

• Monthly Department Head’s Fellowship

• Observation of Civil Service Week

• Holding of the yearly Municipal planning Session and Calendaring of Year-wide Activities

• Awarding/ issuance of 21 Toyota Revos and 21 tricycle as service vehicles of all barangays in the municipality

• Conducting of Urban Barangay Governance Training for all barangay officials

• Empowerment programs for women, the elderly, the disabled and the youth

• Scholarship partnership with AMA Computer Colleges

• Scholarship partnership with Central Colleges of the Philippines

• Scholarship program under the JV Ejercito Scholarship Foundation

• Partnership with NGO’s people’s organization and civic groups:

  • Balikatan sa Kaunlaran

  • San Juan “Pinaglabanan” Jaycees

  • Rotary Club. Int’l

  • Lions Club

  • San Juan Pink Ladies Association

  • Kabataang Barangay ng BSK ng San Juan

  • Kabataan ng Masang Pilipino (KAMPIL)-San Juan

  • People’s Golden Circle

  • Kiwanis Club

  • San Juan Tricycle Operators and Driver’s Association

  • Tanglaw Market Vendors Association

• Observation and commemoration of the 103^rd Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Filipino-American War

• Observation and celebration of Senior Citizens’ Day

• Awarding and turn over of LT Educational materials and equipment to all public elementary and high school in the municipality

• Hosting of the 1^st General Assembly of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NYML)-NCR

2004

• Increase in number of business establishments registered from 9,517 in 2000 to 12,698 in 2003

• Recognized as the only LGU with AA credit rating-most financially stable LGU in the country in May 2003

• Recognition as the first LGU to create a municipal focal point for gender equality in January 2003

• Computerization of business tax collection and real property assessment

•  Enriched the culture of the municipality by highlighting its historical and cultural significance

• Professionalization of local government services in San Juan

• Creation and Implementation of San Juan Task Force Disiplina to enforce all Municipal Ordinances that generated a revenue of P1,137,070.00

• Facilitation of modernization of barangay halls, multi-purpose halls, gyms, and other facilities

• Road restoration and maintenance

• Provision of two new trucks for Engineering Department

• More colorful celebration of San Juan Town Fiesta (Wattah, Wattah!)

• Development of the Pinaglabanan Shrine as a Historical and cultural site

• Improvement and beautification of the “Spirit of 1896” monument at the corner of Pinaglabanan and N. Domingo Streets

• Rehabilitation of Plaza ng San Juan and construction of Tanghalan ng Masa

• Lighting Project at Pinaglabanan Street

• Construction of Andres Bonifacio monument

• Construction of Emilio Jacinto monument

• Holding of free concerts at Tanghalan ng Masa

• Holding of Miss San Juan 2003

• Holding of yearly “Paskuhan sa San Juan” Tiangge

• Scholarship to 101 students under the JV Ejercito Scholarship Foundations

• Scholarship partnership with AMA Computer College and Central Colleges of the Philippines

• Development of the San Juan Municipal Public Library and Children’s Corner

• Distribution of 14,000 bags for public school students and 500 portfolios for public school teachers in San Juan

• Additional service vehicles for the School Board

• Approval and implementation of San Juan Comprehensive Land Use Plan

• Christmas gift-giving to indigent constituents

• Addition of Men’s Volleyball to the yearly Mayor’s Cup

• First and Second inter-High School Basketball Championships

• Creation and Establishment of a Municipal Public Information Office

• Monthly Publication of Balitang Pinaglabanan

• Conduct of Urban Governance Training for all barangay officials

2005

• Paglulunsad ng “Tubig Para sa Barangay”

• Pagpapatayo ng bagong Multi-purpose Hall

• Pagkakaloob ng bagong barangay police uniform mula sa iba’t ibang barangay ng San Juan

• Pagdaraos sa taunang Inter-High School Basketball Championships

• Pagdaraos sa taunang Bowling Tournament para sa mga empleyado

• Paglulunsad ng Tulong Edukasyon

• Pagdaraos ng pagtatapos ng 100 Caregiver Trainees ng Manpower Training Center

• Pagbibigay ng mga Educational Toys at maging Indoor at Outdoor Toys

• Paghahandog ng “Alay sa Edukasyon Program”

• Pagsasadula ng “Himagsikan sa San Juan Del Monte”

• Pagsasaayos at pagmimintina ng mga daan

• Pagdaraos ng Santa Cruzan/Flores de Mayo

• Pagdaraos ng Taunang Mayor’s Cup

• Pagdaraos ng Team Building ng Munisipyo ng San Juan

• Paglalagay n Street Dividers

• Pagbibigay ng “Mass Wedding”

• Pagpapalawak ng pasibilidad ng mga Eskwelahan

• Pamimigay ng mga Regalo sa Pasko para sa Masa

• Pagbibigay ng benepisyo sa mga Senior Citizens at iba pang Socio Amelioration/Assistance

• Patuloy na paggawa ng Municipal Museum ng San Juan

• Pagkakaroon ng dalawang bagong trak para sa Engineering Department

• Mas makulay at makabuluhang pagdiriwangng San Juan Town Fiesta (Wattah Wattah!) sa pamamagitan ng Street dancing at Santong Tao Float Competition

• Pagkakaroon ng libreng pagtatanghal (concert) sa Tanghalan ng Masa

•  Pagtulong sa 100 na iskolar sa ilalim ng JV Ejercito Scholarship Foundations

• Pakikipagtulungan sa AMA Computer College at Central Colleges of the Philippines para sa libreng pagpapaaral (scholarship)

• Pamamahagi ng groceries sa mga mahihirap tuwing kapaskuhan

2006

• Recognized San Juan as the fiscally-managed municipality in the Philippines

• Reported by the Commission on Audit (COA) as the municipality with the highest gross income, cash in banks and 2^nd with the highest net income and current assets

• Noted as the municipality with the lowest poverty incidence  of 2.92% by the National Statistics Coordinating Board (NSCB)

• Rehabilitation of the “Liwasan ng batang San Juan” (formerly Mini-Park)

• Rehabilitation of the “Museo ng Katipunan”

• Completion/Construction of San Juan’s “The Arena”

• Installation of street lights on all major’s thoroughfares

• Installation of street names and signages

• Construction of the new Bulwagang Pinaglabanan (Sangguniang bayan Hall)

• Signing of Sisterhood Pact with Gerona, Tarlac

• Renovation of Pinaglabanana Elementary School Building

• Assured 100%  water access in cooperation with the Manila Water Company

• Construction of the Kabayanan Multi-purpose Hall

• Series of Mobile Passporting days

• Symposium of the People with Disability (PWD) on Magna Carta

• Hosting of Asian Games Torch Relay

• Distribution of logging pants and bags  to the public school students

• Holding the annual Mayor’s Cup, Inter-high School Tournament and SK Cup

• Regular “Talakayan sa Barangay”

• Reorganization of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation

• 1^st Philippine Strongman Challenge in cooperation with the San Juan Jaycees

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