San Juan, Batangas
Encyclopedia
San Juan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines
. It occupies the easternmost portion of the province, 43 kilometers east of Batangas City
, also the same distance southwest of Lucena City
, Quezon, and 115 kilometers away from Manila
. According to the latest census, it has a population of 87,276 people in 16,519 households.
Laiya Beach
San Juan is politically subdivided into 41 barangay
s.
1 - Association of Barangay Captains
President
2 - Sangguniang Kabataan
Federation President
Gen. Renato S. De Villa - Former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, , Former Dept. of National Defense Secretary, 1998 Presidential Candidate
Braulio De Villa - Former Governor of Batangas
Renee Salud - the country's premier Fashion Designer
Rudy Salud - Founding Secretary-General World Boxing Council, Former PBA Commissioner, Boxing Manager and Promoter
Amb. Henrietta De Villa - Former Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican
Gen. Leandro R. Mendoza - Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Former Police Director General of the Philippine National Police (2001).
Antonio Bolaños Magtibay, Esq. - Philippine Ambassador to Qatar
Miguel Aguila - singer
Lance Oñate - Search for the Star in a Million contestant
Most Rev. Salvador Q. Quizon D.D. - Auxiliary Bishop-Emeritus of Archdiocese of Lipa
Engr. Benjamin D. de Guzman - retired Civil Engineer of DPWH, builder of many National Highways in Luzon
Girlie E. Amarillo - Doctor in Social Development, Former Commissioner, National Youth Commission / Former Asst. Secretary, National Anti-Poverty Commission
"Kapitan" Leon Quizon Mercado - Katipunero, Participated in the insurrection against the US, Farmer, "Coconut King of Batangas" till the early 1960's
Architect Leon Sales Mercado Jr. - Philippine Architect. Founder/Principal Architect/President of LAS Mercado and Associates from the 1960's to the 90's, a firm that specialized/pioneered in the design of large residential development/condominium complexes and private residences in the greater Manila area and suburbs (First to break the 20 floor barrier for high-rise construction in the Philippines). Designer of various higher education facilities (UP). President and founder of "Rainbow Philippines" a citizen's band radio organization in the 70's. Youngest son of "Kapitan" Leon Quizon Mercado.
Hernani Perez - Former Justice Secretary, DOJ(Dept. of Justice)
Edison Alday - Founder of Alpha Kapatid
Librado Malabanan - Authorized Nuclear Inspector Braidwood Nuclear Power Station, Illinois
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It occupies the easternmost portion of the province, 43 kilometers east of Batangas City
Batangas City
- Foreign Rule :The first Spanish missionaries arrived in Batangas City since 1572. Finally on 1581 Spanish authorities governing the Philippines created a pueblo in the area which included the hill where the present Provincial Capitol of Batangas stands after the formal end of the Coumintang...
, also the same distance southwest of Lucena City
Lucena City
Metro Lucena has an estimated population of 700,000 which is mostly concentrated in the flat south-central portion of Quezon, which includes the cities of Lucena and Tayabas, Sariaya, Candelaria, Lucban & Pagbilao . The people are often characterized as friendly and hardworking...
, Quezon, and 115 kilometers away from Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. According to the latest census, it has a population of 87,276 people in 16,519 households.
Places to see
San Juan Nepomuceno Church- The church, built during the Spanish colonial period, was the chosen venue of local celebrities Ryan AgoncilloRyan AgoncilloKristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
and Judy Ann SantosJudy Ann SantosJudy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
for their wedding early morning of April 28, 2009.
Laiya Beach
- San Juan has a majestic coastline with several beach resorts to visit for swimming, diving and other outdoor activities.
Municipal Mayors
- Don Camilo Peres (1810-1889)
- Don Esteban De Villa (1900-1905; 1916-1919)
- Don Gregorio De Villa (1905-1906; 1913-1916)
- Don Benedicto De Villa (1906-1907)
- Don Raymundo Balinos (1907-1910)
- Don Florencio Perez (1910-1913)
- Don Juan Quizon (1916-1922; 1925-1928)
- Don Nicolas Virrey (1922-1925)
- Don Filemon Malabanan (1928-1932)
- Don Miguel Lopez (1934-1942)
- Guillermo De Villa (1942-1945)
- Vicente Castillo (1945-1955)
- Jose Garcia (1956-1963)
- Estelito Castillo (1964-1967)
- Vicente Lecaroz (1968-1986)
- Abelardo De Villa (1986-1998)
- Rodolfo Manalo (1998-2007; 2010-Present)
- Danilo Mindanao (2007-2010)
Municipal Officials
| Position | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Mayor | Rodolfo H. Manalo | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
| Municipal Vice Mayor | Octavio Antonio L. Marasigan | NPC Nationalist People's Coalition The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a political party in the Philippines.-History:The Party was founded in 1991 after some members of the Nacionalista Party led by then Rizal Governor Isidro Rodriguez bolted from the Nacionalista Party after some disagreements with Nacionalista party... |
| Municipal Councilors |
Meynardo E. Maalihan | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
| Wenceslao L. Llana III | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
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| Pedro T. Macalintal | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
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| Ildebrando D. Salud | NPC Nationalist People's Coalition The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a political party in the Philippines.-History:The Party was founded in 1991 after some members of the Nacionalista Party led by then Rizal Governor Isidro Rodriguez bolted from the Nacionalista Party after some disagreements with Nacionalista party... |
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| Adelaida L. Perez | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
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| Joaquin M. Salud, Jr. | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
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| Rodelio A. De Chavez | NPC Nationalist People's Coalition The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a political party in the Philippines.-History:The Party was founded in 1991 after some members of the Nacionalista Party led by then Rizal Governor Isidro Rodriguez bolted from the Nacionalista Party after some disagreements with Nacionalista party... |
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| Evelyn S. Baltazar | Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
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| Ex-Officio Municipal Council Members | ||
| ABC Liga ng mga Barangay The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas is a formal organization of all the barangays in the Philippines... President |
Florencio M. De Chavez | |
| SK Sangguniang Kabataan The Sangguniang Kabataan is the governing body in every chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan . Each barangay in the Philippines is mandated by law to have its own chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, aging from 15 to 18 years old who resides in their respective barangays for at least 6months... President |
Alvin John O. Samonte | |
Barangays
Barangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
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Barangay officials
| Barangay | Barangay Captain | SK Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Poblacion | Delmar M. Balagtas | Ephrame Charvin S. De Chavez |
| Abung | Romeo A. Manalo | Zaira Margarette M. Rubia |
| Balagbag | Rogelio M. Sanchez | Christine R. Garcia |
| Barualte | Ruben A. Dala | Clinton Jay J. Frago |
| Bataan | Alex C. Robledo | Charlene V. Dagos |
| Buhaynasapa | Alex V. Salapare | John Paul M. Sawali |
| Bulsa | Regalado A. Luistro | Jessica A. Bico |
| Calicanto | Nestor M. Barrion | Edmer Andrew R. Bautista |
| Calitcalit | Florencio M. De Chavez1 | Guada Marie L. Remo |
| Calubcub 1 | Jose R. Salagubang | Jacquelyn S. Carandang |
| Calubcub 2 | Victorino P. Espino, Sr. | Reymark A. De Castro |
| Catmon | Eulogio A. Japlit | Renalyn G. Perez |
| Coloconto | Leocadio B. Braza | Jhun G. Macaraig |
| Escribano | Bernardo J. Sulit | Reymark H. Africa |
| Hugom | Fernando A. Sulit | John Richard V. Gregorio |
| Imelda | Arsenio D. Canuel | Rodolfo V. Concha |
| Janaojanao | Edith Joyce O. Sagaral | Armina Meriel G. Briones |
| Laiya Aplaya | Wivin R. Llana | Jan Brandon B. Sandro |
| Laiya Ibabao | Melchor C. Ayap | Bryan Ira Z. Villamala |
| Libato | Melchor C. Burog | Ronel R. Catapang |
| Lipahan | Carlito R. De Torres | Patrick De Castro |
| Mabalanoy | Rolando R. Castillo | Alexis B. Panaligan |
| Maraykit | Antonio D. Baña | Norwell A. Coronel |
| Muzon | Domingo A. Panganiban | Kaycelyn C. Ebora |
| Nagsaulay | Pablito R. Rosales | John Ray M. Espina |
| Palahanan 1 | Bugoy A. Hernandez | Harold L. Virtusio |
| Palahanan 2 | Ernesto A. Carandang | Jerica L. Alcantara |
| Palingowak | Alvin R. Quiñones | Sheena Mae S. Dañas |
| Pinagbayanan | Richard C. Manjares | Marra B. Sayat |
| Poctol | Nemesio A. Banaag | Edgedel L. Bustamante |
| Pulangbato | Alfredo A. Cueto | Karen I. Perez |
| Putingbuhangin | Carmelita M. Cueto | Mariel G. Manimtim |
| Quipot | Lordinio G. Arellano | Jimboy G. Alcantara |
| Sampiro | Ricardo O. Badillo | John Clyde J. Maligaya |
| Sapangan | Pableo B. Macaraig | Lean M. Robles |
| Sico 1 | Benedicto D. Aguila | Lucky Raymond M. Razon |
| Sico 2 | Ruel S. Maralit | Rayan B. Endaya |
| Subukin | Rodel C. Tatlonghari | Arlene M. Triviño |
| Talahiban 1 | Romeo D. Garcia | Franklord F. Gonzales |
| Talahiban 2 | Merlita S. Mendoza | Ivan Carlo A. Maulion |
| Ticalan | Dominador H. Amboy | Alvin John O. Samonte2 |
| Tipaz | Oscar B. Banog | John Marvin A. Pasco |
1 - Association of Barangay Captains
Liga ng mga Barangay
The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas is a formal organization of all the barangays in the Philippines...
President
2 - Sangguniang Kabataan
Sangguniang Kabataan
The Sangguniang Kabataan is the governing body in every chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan . Each barangay in the Philippines is mandated by law to have its own chapter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, aging from 15 to 18 years old who resides in their respective barangays for at least 6months...
Federation President
Famous Personalities
Dr. Victor Salud - Graduate, UP College of Dentistry, San Juan's First Dentist (1923)Gen. Renato S. De Villa - Former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, , Former Dept. of National Defense Secretary, 1998 Presidential Candidate
Braulio De Villa - Former Governor of Batangas
Renee Salud - the country's premier Fashion Designer
Rudy Salud - Founding Secretary-General World Boxing Council, Former PBA Commissioner, Boxing Manager and Promoter
Amb. Henrietta De Villa - Former Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican
Gen. Leandro R. Mendoza - Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Former Police Director General of the Philippine National Police (2001).
Antonio Bolaños Magtibay, Esq. - Philippine Ambassador to Qatar
Miguel Aguila - singer
Lance Oñate - Search for the Star in a Million contestant
Most Rev. Salvador Q. Quizon D.D. - Auxiliary Bishop-Emeritus of Archdiocese of Lipa
Engr. Benjamin D. de Guzman - retired Civil Engineer of DPWH, builder of many National Highways in Luzon
Girlie E. Amarillo - Doctor in Social Development, Former Commissioner, National Youth Commission / Former Asst. Secretary, National Anti-Poverty Commission
"Kapitan" Leon Quizon Mercado - Katipunero, Participated in the insurrection against the US, Farmer, "Coconut King of Batangas" till the early 1960's
Architect Leon Sales Mercado Jr. - Philippine Architect. Founder/Principal Architect/President of LAS Mercado and Associates from the 1960's to the 90's, a firm that specialized/pioneered in the design of large residential development/condominium complexes and private residences in the greater Manila area and suburbs (First to break the 20 floor barrier for high-rise construction in the Philippines). Designer of various higher education facilities (UP). President and founder of "Rainbow Philippines" a citizen's band radio organization in the 70's. Youngest son of "Kapitan" Leon Quizon Mercado.
Hernani Perez - Former Justice Secretary, DOJ(Dept. of Justice)
Edison Alday - Founder of Alpha Kapatid
Librado Malabanan - Authorized Nuclear Inspector Braidwood Nuclear Power Station, Illinois