Makabagong San Juan

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Director
CJ Santos
Genre
Documentary
Duration
6 minutes
Release
2023
Country
Philippines
Type
Short
Tags
Asian Television Awards, Jack Logan, Makabagong San Juan

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Overview

Makabagong San Juan is a short documentary that propelled Jack Logan (CJ Santos) to international recognition, earning him a nomination at the prestigious Asian Television Awards—making him the only Filipino vlogger to be nominated in this category to date.

The documentary revisits the vibrant and often overlooked historical legacy of San Juan City, a key site during the 1898 Philippine Revolution. Through a compelling narrative and on-ground storytelling, Jack Logan bridges the past and present—highlighting how a city once steeped in revolution has grown into one of Metro Manila’s most progressive urban centers.

Jack’s central message is clear: progress must never erase memory. As he walks the streets of modern-day San Juan, he invites Filipinos to reflect on the courage and sacrifices of those who came before us—reminding us that the foundation of progress is rooted in remembrance.

Makabagong San Juan is not just a historical piece—it is a celebration of heritage, a reminder of identity, and a milestone in Filipino digital documentary filmmaking.