San Juan City has been officially declared the first drug-cleared city in Metro Manila by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Mayor Francis Zamora announced.
The city received the Certificate of Recognition on June 19, 2025, during a regional council meeting at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City.
The recognition followed a successful validation by the Regional Oversight Committee, confirming that all San Juan barangays had achieved drug-cleared status as early as 2023.
Mayor Zamora credited the achievement to the collaborative efforts of the local police, barangay officials, city departments, and residents.
He emphasized that the city will continue its anti-drug initiatives through ongoing enforcement, rehabilitation, and education programs, while also maintaining its distinction as having the lowest crime volume in Metro Manila.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 25, 2025
