SCHOOLS
Joseph Marello Institute
Joseph Marello Institute is a private high school located at P. Burgos St., Poblacion, San Juan, Batangas. It is managed by the Oblates of St. Joseph, a congregation founded by St. Joseph Marello. The congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph owns and manages several schools, including Joseph Marello Institute, providing preschool, elementary and secondary education. It is located beside San Juan Nepomuceno Church
Batangas Eastern Colleges
The Batangas Eastern Academy is the pioneer in secondary education in San Juan. It is situated in the easternmost part of Batangas Province, thus the name. As a secondary school of learning its reputation has remained untarnished in all the years of its existence. It has turned out thousands of graduates who are now successful in their chosen fields of endeavor here and abroad.
The school was founded by philanthropist, Mrs. Mercedes Salud de Villa, a civic-spirited citizen of San Juan with a group of prominent citizens. Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, Mrs. Sotera Ramos Abania, Mr. Fidel Alday, Atty. Jose Contreras, Atty. Jose Castillo, Judge Eusebio Lopez and then Mayor Miguel Lopez worked with her. They were all convinced by Mr. Iñigo Javier of Candelaria, Quezon, a relative of the founder, who has established several High Schools in Quezon province and Manila. During those days, high school education was very costly and only the few moneyed class could send their children to high school in Lucena or Batangas. Aware of the urgent need of a secondary school in this town, Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa set out to work in laying down the foundation of this pioneer high school. Her objective was to serve the community through the secondary education of the youth of San Juan, with the least expenses on the part of their parents. Truly, BEA was an answer to parents prayers. She convinced the group and they organized and made plans for the proposed high school. Headed by Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa they went on a house to house campaign for the subscription of shares of stocks of the corporation. Guidelines were somehow provided by Mr. Iñigo Javier, the first executive director. After a careful study of the project, plans were executed and the group formed the first Board of Directors who elected their officers on March 18, 1940 President was Atty. Jose Contreras, Vice President, Atty. Jose Castillo, Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, (March 18, 1940-May 16, 1940), soon replaced by Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa as Secretary Treasurer and Property Custodian. Members were Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, Mrs. Sotera R. Abania, Mr. Fidel Alday, then Mayor Miguel Lopez and Judge Eusebio Lopez.
The school was founded by philanthropist, Mrs. Mercedes Salud de Villa, a civic-spirited citizen of San Juan with a group of prominent citizens. Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, Mrs. Sotera Ramos Abania, Mr. Fidel Alday, Atty. Jose Contreras, Atty. Jose Castillo, Judge Eusebio Lopez and then Mayor Miguel Lopez worked with her. They were all convinced by Mr. Iñigo Javier of Candelaria, Quezon, a relative of the founder, who has established several High Schools in Quezon province and Manila. During those days, high school education was very costly and only the few moneyed class could send their children to high school in Lucena or Batangas. Aware of the urgent need of a secondary school in this town, Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa set out to work in laying down the foundation of this pioneer high school. Her objective was to serve the community through the secondary education of the youth of San Juan, with the least expenses on the part of their parents. Truly, BEA was an answer to parents prayers. She convinced the group and they organized and made plans for the proposed high school. Headed by Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa they went on a house to house campaign for the subscription of shares of stocks of the corporation. Guidelines were somehow provided by Mr. Iñigo Javier, the first executive director. After a careful study of the project, plans were executed and the group formed the first Board of Directors who elected their officers on March 18, 1940 President was Atty. Jose Contreras, Vice President, Atty. Jose Castillo, Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, (March 18, 1940-May 16, 1940), soon replaced by Mrs. Mercedes S. de Villa as Secretary Treasurer and Property Custodian. Members were Mrs. Maria Ramos Sales, Mrs. Sotera R. Abania, Mr. Fidel Alday, then Mayor Miguel Lopez and Judge Eusebio Lopez.
Batangas State University-San Juan Campus
On 1984, the former Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology under the presidency of Isabelo R. Evangelio acquired a three-hectare site at Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City which is now known as Governor Pablo Borbon Campus II. Within a decade later, PBMIT Balayan Campus located in Balayan, Batangas were established with courses offering in Automotive, Electricity, Electronics and Welding Fabrication. By 2000, extension campuses in Lipa City, Rosario San Juan and, Taysan, Batangas were established under the authorization of a memorandum of agreement. However, the latter Taysan Campus is now defunct.
This university is an extension campus. No current photo for this university.
This university is an extension campus. No current photo for this university.
CHURCH
San Juan de Nepomuceno
As a former Spanish colony, the Philippines is dotted with hundreds, if not thousands of ancient Catholic churches to be found throughout the archipelago. The Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno in San Juan, Batangas is just one of these relics of our colonial heritage. Tracing its origins back to more than one and a half centuries ago, the church is a historical landmark worthy of mention.
History
The Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno was first constructed in 1843 out of palm leaves and bamboo. Two years later, it was replace with a stone structure, which was unfortunately submerged by flood waters in 1883. In 1890, the church was transfered to its present location and the present stone structure was constructed in 1894. It was officially named as the Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno in 1920.
Of the many impressive old churches which dot the Batangas landscape, the Church of San Juan in Batangas City is one of the standouts. Built by Augustinian friars in 1788, this lovely structure has many interesting features which separate it from other Spanish era churches. Visitors approach the church via a 19th century bridge which crosses the Malaquing Tubig River, which in itself is a highlight. A multi-tiered belfry and its massive main altar surrounding an image of Saint Joseph are also priceless details.
History
The Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno was first constructed in 1843 out of palm leaves and bamboo. Two years later, it was replace with a stone structure, which was unfortunately submerged by flood waters in 1883. In 1890, the church was transfered to its present location and the present stone structure was constructed in 1894. It was officially named as the Church of San Juan de Nepomuceno in 1920.
Of the many impressive old churches which dot the Batangas landscape, the Church of San Juan in Batangas City is one of the standouts. Built by Augustinian friars in 1788, this lovely structure has many interesting features which separate it from other Spanish era churches. Visitors approach the church via a 19th century bridge which crosses the Malaquing Tubig River, which in itself is a highlight. A multi-tiered belfry and its massive main altar surrounding an image of Saint Joseph are also priceless details.