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San Juan City apologizes over chaotic 'Wattah Wattah Festival'

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THE City Government of San Juan in Metro Manila has apologized for the inconvenience and damage caused by some of its residents during the recently concluded “Wattah Wattah Festival,” or the traditional “Basaan,” held on June 24 in connection with the Feast of San Juan Bautista.In a radio interview on Friday, June 28, 2024, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora vowed to assist those who seek legal action against some “unruly” residents.

Social media was blown up with various complaints with photos and videos attached against the Wattah Wattah Festival especially as some residents forced their way to water down innocent passersby even those who asked them not to include passenger jeepneys and motorcycle riders.

 

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