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Article: San Juan: From an independent municipality to city.(Metro & National News)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- May 30, 2004
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Byline: MONICA T. MACARIOLA
San Juans newly-proclaimed officials are working double time for their town to become successful and prosperous, away from illegal and lawless elements in their desire to push for cityhood.
For the past years, San Juan has been a major residential and industrial area for Metro Manila. Many business establishments have been built in this town such as Greenhills Shopping Center, one of metros popular bargain places, especially for electronics. It also leads now in the manufacturing industry. The Xavier School, a popular all-boys high school in Metro Manila, is also located in this town.
Indeed, San Juan is just a small ...