San Juan Mayor Zamora, may pahayag ukol sa mga nanggulo sa Wattah Wattah Festival

- San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora apologized following the chaos during the Wattah Wattah Festival last June 24

- In a press conference, Zamora stated that appropriate charges will be filed against the unruly participants of the traditional “basaan” 

- The mayor also cited City Ordinance No. 51, series of 2018, stating that unruly participants of the festival could be penalized with a fine of P2,500 to P5,000, with up to six days of imprisonment

- Zamora also encouraged the victims to personally file a case against such participants

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora recently held a press conference regarding the reported chaos at the recent Wattah Wattah Festival.

He apologized for the inconveniences brought by unruly participants of the traditional “basaan” last June 24.

“Ako po ay humihingi ng paumanhin at pasensya sa mga nangyaring ‘yan noong panahon ng aming kapistahan. Alam niyo po ako ay hindi papayag na ang imahe at reputasyon ng lungsod ng San Juan at ng aming kapistahan ay masira ng dahil sa iilang mamamayang nanggulo,” said Zamora.

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The mayor also assured the public that appropriate charges will be filed against such participants.

“Sisiguraduhin ko na ang lahat niyan ay makasuhan ng nararapat na mga kaso base sa aming mga ordinansa at ganun din base sa Revised Penal Code upang sila po ay matuto ng leksyon,” the local chief stressed.

Zamora pointed out that according to City Ordinance No. 51, series of 2018, the unruly participants of the festival could be penalized with a fine of P2,500 to P5,000, with up to six days of imprisonment.

While the authorities investigate the viral videos and photos from the feast, Zamora also encouraged the victims to personally file a case against those who behaved unruly during the festival.

“Hinihikayat ko po ang ating mga mamamayan na pumunta sa aking opisina, lalo na yung mga naging biktima. Sapagkat mas gusto ko po na talagang pumunta sila rito at sila ang mag-file sila ng kaso direct po sa ating mga piskal upang Revised Penal Code mismo ang magamit sa kanila kung saan mas malaki ang magiging parusa sa kanila, maari silang makulong.” 

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The “basaan” tradition during Wattah Wattah Festival is part of the celebration of the city’s patron saint, Saint John the Baptist. It is being held every 24th of June.

The man in a viral video from the recent Wattah Wattah Festival reacted to comments against him. According to the viral Wattah Wattah Festival participant, he asked the motorcycle rider if he could douse the latter with water but he refused. Despite this, the man still doused the rider with water and urged the latter not to go to San Juan every June 24 if he doesn't want to get soaked.

Source: KAMI.com.gh