Geography
Marikina City is one of the large distribution in Metro Manila in terms of land area at approximately 21.5 square kilometers (2,150 hectares), about 3.42% of the total land area of Metro Manila. The city lies on Marikina Valley. Not only is Marikina City a part of this valley, the valley extends to the south towards Pasig City and Cainta, Rizal. Marikina River runs through the central portion of the city and Nangka River runs through the north portion. The dynamic Sierra Madre Mountains, the longest mountain range in the Philippines is located at the eastern portion while the Quezon City hills are located to the west. It is also the home of the Valley Fault System, one of the active faults in the Philippines.
Marikina City is a lush valley bounded by mountain ranges and sliced by a river. Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, it is bordered on the west by Quezon City, to the south by Pasig City and Cainta, Rizal, to the east by Antipolo City, the capital of Rizal province, and to the north by San Mateo also in Rizal province. It is approximately 21 km. away from Manila and lies within 143824 121550 / 14.64N 121.09722E / 14.64; 121.09722Coordinates: 143824 121550 / 14.64N 121.09722E / 14.64; 121.09722.
The southern portion of the city occupies the numerous commercial, industrial and business establishments and interesting places, it is also located the "center" of the city which is the busiest district of the city. While the northern portion is primarily residential areas and subdivisions, exclusive schools, industrial zones and various small and medium enterprises are also booming. Loyola Grand Villas, located at the northwest portion of the city is a rich gated community that occupies upper-middle class and rich residential area.
History
Spanish period
The Augustinians were the first to arrive at the valley, at the spot now known as Chorillo, in Barangay Barangka. The Jesuits next came in 1630 in a place called Jesus Dela Pena. They established a mission and built a chapel where the first mass in Marikina was held. On April 16, 1630, Fray Pedro de Arce, apostolic ruler of the Archbishop of Manila, approved the transfer of ecclesiastical control and supervision of Marikina area to the Jesuits. The area was later called Mariquina in 1787 and Mariquina was declared a pueblo (officially town) under the Spanish colonial government.
Incorporate period
Andrs Bonifacio also arrived in Mariquina before he and his Katipuneros proceeded to the caves of Montalban. Later, when the Philippine Revolution broke out, Mariquina became the capital of the province of Manila from 1898 to 1899, a period which declare the Philippine Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo, the first Philippine president, in Kawit, Cavite. Shortly after the Americans took possession of the Philippines, its name officially became "Marikina" and the province of Rizal was created on June 11, 1901 by virtue of Act No. 137 by the First Philippine Commission which during the time was acting as the unicameral legislative body in the island of Luzon. Marikina, along with many other towns around Manila were incorporated into the new province. On November 7, 1975, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824, the thirteen western towns of Rizal, including Marikina, were made part of the new Metropolitan Manila Area.
World War II and the Japanese Occupation
In early 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces occupied Marikina.
On February 17 to 19, 1945, Marikina was liberated by the combined U.S. and Philippine Commonwealth ground troops who attacked the Japanese Imperial Army by artillery from Quezon City. Almost all the big buildings including the church bell tower were destroyed. In reality, the Japanese had already left town and retreating to the north. The destruction which saw over 200 civilians casualties at the end of World War II.
Recent history
By the turn of the 20th century, Marikina had emerged as a town of shoemakers. Honed by years in shoe manufacturing, the natives had developed a work ethic that prepared them for the arrival of heavy industries in the 1950s. With the industrial plants came waves of workers who chose to stay, rapidly increasing the population. The city soon became a victim of runaway growth, resulting in the Marikina River being polluted by the factories and squatters along the riverbanks.
In 1992, the city found a new direction under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Bayani Fernando (who also became, Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority). By dint of hard work and discipline, guided by the vision of a modern, livable city, Marikina has since been transformed into the beautiful and industrialized urban city that it is now. On December 8, 1996, the municipality of Marikina became a chartered city and transformed rapidly into a highly urbanized and first class city by virtue of Republic Act No. 8223, same date as the Feast of Immaculate Conception.
On September 26, 2009, tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana), caused record amounts of flooding in the city. The strong river current entered streets and homes, damaging property and killing more than 200 Mariqueos. With the help of both then-chairman Bayani and Marides Fernando (Bayani's wife who replaced him as mayor), Marikina easily resurrected from ruins in comparison to other towns nearby, despite being the hardest-hit of all cities.
Timeline
Date/Year
Milestone
1570
The Augustinians were the first to arrive at the valley, at the spot now known as Chorillo, in Barangay Barangka.
April 16, 1630
The Jesuits was next to arrived in a place called Jesus Dela Pea. They established a mission and built a chapel where the first mass in Marikina was held. Fray Pedro de Arce, apostolic ruler of the Archbishop of Manila, approved the transfer of ecclesiastical control and supervision of Marquina area to the Jesuits.
1687
The area was later called Mariquina and Mariquina was declared a pueblo (officially town) under the Spanish colonial government
1787
Don Benito Mendoza became the first Gobernadorcillo of Mariquina.
1822
Don Juan Gregorio became the first Alcalde Capitan of Mariquina.
1887
Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra, father of shoe industry in the Philippines, made and designed the first pair of shoes in Mariquina (Marikina). Mariquina emerged as a town of shoemakers.
1896
Andrs Bonifacio and the Katipuneros arrived in Mariquina.
1898
Mariquina became the capital of Manila province during proclamation of Philippine independence.
1900
Don Vicente Gomez became the first Alcalde Presidente after Mariquina became a capital of province of Manila.
June 11, 1901
Shortly after the Americans took possession of the Philippines, its name officially became Marikina and the province of Rizal was created by virtue of Act No. 137 by the First Philippine Commission which during the time was acting as the unicameral legislative body in the island of Luzon.
1938
Juan Chayungco became the first Mayor of Marikina in modern time.
February 1719, 1945
Combined Filipino and American soldiers was invaded to the liberation of Marikina from the Japanese forces, and which saw over 400 civilians are casualties.
1956
As a town of shoemakers and shoe industry, Marikina named as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines".
June 1975
Metro Manila Commission was created under Presidential Decree No. 824 integrating four cities and 13 towns, majority of which were in the Province of Rizal. Marikina then became part of the Metropolitan Manila area.
November 7, 1975
Marikina officially became part of National Capital Region, also known as Metro Manila.
June 1992
Bayani Fernando started to serve as a mayor of Marikina. Marikina has been rapidly transformed into what it is today.
December 8, 1996
Marikina became a chartered city and Marikina City transformed rapidly into a highly urbanized and first class city by virtue of Republic Act No. 8223 authored by Romeo Candazo.
June 2001
Marides Fernando, wife of former mayor Bayani Fernando started to serve as mayor of Marikina City. Marikina transformation continues and considered as "Developed City".
2004
Marikina City awarded as the Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines.
2006
The first medium rise condominium, the Marquinton Residences, was inaugurated in the heart of the city. Marquinton is one of the symbolic landmark structure in Marikina today.
May 2007
Under Republic Act No. 9364 which was filed by Congressman Del R. de Guzman and Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Marikina City was divided into 2 congressional districts serving 2 representatives.
2008
Marides Fernando is one of the finalists to the 2008 World Mayor Awards, an award-giving body to all the excellent mayors worldwide. Marides Fernando is the only mayor in Asia-Pacific region belongs in this list.
2008
The Riverbanks Center has been declared as the city business, finance, and commercial triangle, and Metro Manila's latest developing business and commercial district.
September 2008
SM City Marikina opens with grand opening and celebrations, situated along Marcos Highway, near Riverbanks Center and considered as one of the largest mall in Metro Manila.
September 26, 2009
Marikina City was widely devastated by a flashflood due to torrential rains caused by Tropical Storm Ondoy.
Marikina City today
The Riverbanks Center has been declared as the city business, finance, and commercial triangle, and Metro Manila's latest developing business and commercial district. And also, Marikina City starts booming with residential condominiums and towers, commercial centers and business parks, mostly concentrated in 3-triangular points: Marcos Highway, Sumulong Highway, and The Riverbanks Center as the hub. Recently mall giant SM built an SM Shoemart Mall near Riverbanks and just a kilometer from the City Hall are Marquinton real estate and Blue Wave.
At present, the shoe industry has become a pride of the Philippines and a boost to the growth of its economy. The city also now boasts of hosting other big companies, multinationals, local and foreign, as well as leading exporting firms. Numerous banks, land development firms, residential realties, business centers, industrial centers, commercial centers, information and communication technology centers, hotels and condominiums is also boasts the city that Marikina rapidly into a highly urbanized city in a short time.
Marikina City today is a multi-awarded metropolitan city, often cited for its vibrant economy, a highly-skilled and literate work force, an involved and enlightened business community, environment conscious, disciplined people and a responsive local government that puts a premium on governance, sustainable urban development and public service. Marikina City is one of the most industrialized city in Metro Manila and also one of the richest local government unit in the Philippines in terms of current assets, cash in banks, share of internal revenue allotment, gross income and gross net income.
Proof positive of the city's standing in the league of metropolitan cities in the Philippines are the numerous awards and citations that have been bestowed. Marikina was one of the many cities, particularly Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and Las Pias City, awarded as The Cleanest and Greenest City which Marikina was the second local government, after Las Pias City, to set as Hall of Famer in that category awarded by the Philippine government. The most recent and most prestigious award received the city of Marikina was the Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines from the prestigious Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Research Center, Asia Foundation, International Labour Organization (ILO), German Technical Foundation, and Konrad Adenauer Stiflung, and the Continuing Excellence Award in Local Governance given by the Galing Pook Foundation, DILG, Local Government Authority and the Ford Foundation. Marikina is the second local government in the Philippines, after Las Pias City, that has been honored with the prestigious Global 500 Roll Of Honour of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Marikina was also considered as one of the Healthiest and Most Livable Cities in Asia-Pacific region. It has won over 200 awards and recognitions, both local and abroad, in a span of just 16 years. Marikina considered as business-friendly city in Metro Manila, that's why, Marikina has become an ideal location for industry, business, commerce and for residences. Marikina is also one of the host cities of the recent 2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines at the Marikina Sports Park. Mayor Marides Fernando also recognize as finalist at 2008 World Mayor Awards, she is the only city mayor in Asia-Pacific belongs in the list of finalist.
City
Marikina City Hall
The city lies on a valley of the same name. Marikina River runs through the mid-west portion of the city. During the rainy season, most especially two discnit seasons includes dry season from November to April and wet season from may to October
Barangays and districts
Marikina City is divided into 16 barangays. These barangays are then grouped into 2 geographical districts, as per Republic Act No. 9364 which was principally authored by Congressman Del R. de Guzman--Districts 1 and 2. District 1 occupies the southwest side of Marikina River and the entire south of Marikina City, and District 2 occupies the northwest (Loyola Grand Villas) side of Marikina River and the entire northern and eastern part of Marikina City which is considered as the bigger district of the 2 in terms of land area.
Barangay Statistics
Barangay
District
Zip Code
Area (has.)
Population ('07)
Barangka
District 1
1803
116.96
27,805
Calumpang
District 1
1801
72.24
20,997
Concepcion Dos (SSS Village)
District 2
1811
184.25
25,717
Concepcion Uno
District 2
1807
212.91
35,140
Fortune
District 2
1810
219.36
30,969
Industrial Valley Complex
District 1
1802
64.5
18,744
Jesus Dela Pea
District 1
1804
82.34
13,183
Malanday
District 2
1805
87.37
52,110
Marikina Heights
District 2
1810
205.76
38,256
Nangka
District 2
1808
181.68
50,576
Parang
District 2
1809
164.20
26,319
San Roque
District 1
1801
108.79
22,244
Sta. Elena
District 1
1800
44.29
8,006
Santo Nio
District 1
1800
145.55
36,865
Taong
District 1
1803
77.83
13,807
Tumana
District 2
1805
181.97
32,071
Marikina City
-
-
2,150
479,394
City seal
Marikina City Seal
The official seal of the City of Marikina bears the inscriptions Lungsod ng Marikina, Pilipinas, the year 1630 referring to the founding date of the municipality, and 1996 the year of approval of the City Charter. The two mountains represent the majestic twin ranges of the Cordillera and Sierra Madre between which the Marikina Valley nestles, traversed by the Marikina River.
The rising sun points to the eastern location of the city, with each ray representing the city's barangays. The machinery gear symbolizes its industries and the shoelast represents the traditional manufacture of the city. The torch focuses on the lofty and noble ideals for human development and a better quality of life, and is symbolic of its Hispanic culture and tradition.
The bamboo underscores a mixture of the people's natural humility and strength of character and also emphasizes the city's transition from an agricultural past to the urbanized, industrial present; while the leaves and branches symbolize order and serenity. The bamboo and the wheel represent the Marikina and its people's respect for, and protection of the environment so as to remain in harmony with progress.
Events and festivals
These are some of the notable events in Marikina:
Events
Date
Place of event
Marikina Cultural Arts and Festivals
February
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Marikina
Marikina Holy Week Procession
Holy Week Season
Citywide
Ka-Angkan Festival/Marikina Foundation Day
April 16
Riverbanks Center Amphitheater/City-wide
Feast of Our Lady of the Abandoned
May 3
OLA Church
Police Memorial Day
September 8
Citywide
Mama Mary Fluvial Parade and Festival
September 8
Marikina River Park
Marikina Christmas Festival and Bazaar
mid-October - early January
Marikina River Park and Riverbanks Center
Sapatero Festival
November 15 - November 30
Riverbanks Center
Marikina Cityhood Day
December 8
Citywide
Rehiyon-Rehiyon Parade and Festival
December 8
Marikina Sports Park
Advance New Year's Day Fireworks Display Celebration
December 30
Riverbanks Center Amphitheater
Landmarks and attractions
Here are some of Marikina's points of interest:
Cityhood Park
Located at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway, beside Marikina Sports Park. It is the newest attraction in the city showcasing a beautiful and colorful water fountain, with benches and trees surrounding it. Cityhood Park is now a signature landmark of Marikina because it was featured in numerous television programs. The facade looks like a church with a giant clock on top of it and bells which rings every hour accompanied with music.
Evolution Park
Jesus de la Pea Chapel
Where this park stands was once the only grazing farm in Marikina, in which 18 stone cows now stand, and is located in Marikina Heights.
Jesus Dela Pea Chapel
The first church in Marikina. In April 1630, Fray Pedro de Arce, apostolic ruler of the Archbishopric of Manila, approved the transfer of ecclesiastical control and supervision of the Marikina area to the Society of Jesus, and directed the Augustinians to cede the territory to the Society to be converted to ranch for the support of the Universidad Maximo de San Ignacio in Manila. The Jesuits also decided to build a mission chapel near the banks of Marikina River, a rocky place which they called Jesus Dela Pea. Cavada also considers the year 1630, as the year the mission church was completed, and where mass was regularly held.
Loyola Memorial Park
Located along A. Bonifacio Avenue, a privately-owned memorial park set on a sprawling area of 36,000 m and developed in 1965. The Loyola Memorial Park is the oldest, probably one of the biggest, and most prominent memorial parks in the Philippines.
Manila Boystown Complex
This 23-hectare Manila city government-owned institution and facility in Parang, Marikina is exclusively for Manila abandoned, forgotten, and voluntarily surrendered children, teenagers, and senior citizens.
Marcos Highway
was named by former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos, Marcos Highway is an 8-lane national highway and the main road between Metro Manila and Rizal Province, also known as Marikina-Infanta Highway. Marcos Highway passing the boundaries of Antipolo, Cainta, Pasig and Marikina. There are 3 main intersections in Marcos Highway such as Amang rodriguez Avenue (Pasig), Imelda Avenue (Cainta) and Masinag (Antipolo), and an interchange located in SM City Marikina which provide access exclusively between Marikina to major business districts such as Ortigas Center, Eastwood City and Makati City. Some of its landmarks include Sta. Lucia Mall (Cainta), Robinsons Metro East(Pasig), SM City Marikina, LRT2 Santolan Station, Masinag Market and Riverbanks Center. Also, Marcos Highway is well-known for numerous establishments like car shops, major schools, restos, food chains, exclusive villages, billboards, industrial parks and more.
Marikina City Hall
Marikina City Hall is one of the most beautiful city halls in Metro Manila and it has state-of-the-art facilities inside. The city hall is surrounded by many city government agencies and offices, spacious parks, monuments and open areas, and it was located in the heart of the city. Marikina City Hall has e-government services offered for the people of Marikina. It also has an emergency hotline, Marikina Rescue 161, which is exclusive to the residents of Marikina. Its main building is only a few steps away from the city hall.
Marikina City's Largest Pair of Shoes in the World
This is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest pair of shoes. It is currently displayed at the Riverbanks Center and it is one of the top attractions in the city.
Marikina Hotel
This is the city's first government-owned hotel that will further boost the influx of tourists in the city, and located at SSS Village.
Marikina Entertainment District
A. Tuazon Avenue's (Gil Fernando Avenue) well-known line-up of having many adventurous bars, live acoustic bands restos, nightclubs and other drinking joints, nearly the entire stretch.
Marikina Industrial Zone
Located at the northeast portion of the city which was established in the 1970s. It is home to a number of industries and some of which are the biggest and are the leaders in their fields, some of these are Purefoods-Hormel, Nestl, Fortune Tobacco, Armscor and other leading industries and big companies.
Marikina Market Mall
Metro Manila's cleanest and well-maintained market is Marikina Public Market, known as Marikina Market Mall. It is also one of the biggest market place in Metro Manila in terms of area.
Marikina River Park
Marikina River Park
Most awarded river which set as the Hall of Fame awardee for the Cleanest Inland Body of Water in the Philippines. Marikina River Park is a popular camping site, picnic grounds and recreational park, such as concrete jogging and bike lanes, benches and skating rink. At night, Marikina River Park transforms into a modern nightlife events center because of numerous bars, restaurants, cafs and night clubs along the riverbanks. Other attractions in Marikina River include the Roman Garden, Chinese Pagoda, Kawayanan, Youth Camp, Animal Trail, Skating Rink and Women's Park. It is also a traditional venue for the Marikina Christmas Festival which begins annually as early as October.
Marikina Sports Park
Established in 1969 and then known as the Rodriguez Sports Center, the property was bought from the provincial Government of Rizal in 1995. It is also one of the premier sports complex established in the Philippines. It is now a popular venue for national, regional and international sports competitions and other sports and entertainment events, such as the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Inside the sports park includes the bronze statues of different Olympic sports, Olympic-size oval and swimming pool, boxing, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, aerobics arena and others.
OLA Parish Church, houses the Patron Saint of Marikina
Diocesan Shrine-Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
Also known as OLA Church, this Spanish-era church is located along J. P. Rizal Street in Santa Elena. The church was started by the Augustinians in 1687 and was finished in 1690. On October 21, 1791, the whole parish was consecrated under the Marian title, Nuestra Sra. Delos Desamparados (Our Lady of the Abandoned), the second oldest parish in the Philippines after that of Sta. Ana in Manila under that title This place of worship was destroyed by earthquakes and by fires in 19th century. It has undergone a series of renovations since 1963. The church houses the miraculous image of the religious patron of Marikina City, Our Lady of the Abandoned (OLA), which was canonically crowned last October 15, 2005 by virtue of Pope Benedict XVI, the first under his papacy. Leading the coronation rites was His Eminence, Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales of the Archdiocese of Manila. On August 5, 2007, the church was elevated into a diocesan shrine by the Most Rev. Gabriel V. Reyes, D.D., Bishop of Antipolo. Also in 2007, the parish was made the residence of the new auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo, Most Rev. Francisco M. de Leon, D.D. who serves as its parish priest. The shrine has now become a center of pilgrimage not only for Marikina residents but also from devotees of Our Lady of the Abandoned from Metro Manila and other neighboring provinces.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College
OLOPSC is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary learning institution located in Concepcion, Marikina. It was founded by Dionisio Salvador, Sr. in 1978. The institution is a reputable source of students with morale and discipline. As of 2009, there are already 5000+ estimated students enrolled. OLOPSC is considered as a landmark due to its structural design. The passersby describe OLOPSC as one with the castle-like design structure which is pleasing into the eyes of toddlers.
Philippine Science Centrum
This is the Philippines largest and well-maintained science centrum and it is one of the most visited amenities inside Riverbanks Center especially the field trips of students came from different schools in Metro Manila.
The Riverbanks Center
Marikina Riverbanks Center at night
Formerly Universal Textiles, Asia's largest textile mills company, located along A. Bonifacio Avenue and nearby Marcos Highway. It is now a center for shopping, commerce, business and entertainment in Marikina, and in 2008, it was declared as Metro Manila's latest developing business district. Other attractions and buildings in Riverbanks Center include Riverbanks Mall, Riverbend Hotel, Riverbanks Amphitheatre, Gazebo, Philippine Science Centrum, Floating Stage, Open-air food stalls and Stone Carabaos. At Riverbanks Mall, here you will find almost everything you need at a price reasonably affordable, such as supermarkets, department stores, a numerous boutiques, cellphone shops, shops, food stands, fastfood chains and many more. Also, Riverbanks Center is a home of ICT Group, one of the largest IT call centers in the Philippines. SM City Marikina is also nearby within Riverbanks Center.
Sentrong Pangkultura ng Marikina
This 200-year old building was once owned by Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra, recognized as the father of shoe industry in the Philippines. This is where the first pair of shoes in Marikina was designed and made in 1887. Inside this building can be found Doll Museum, Marikina City's museum, a dioramas showcasing the events and history of Marikina. This building is the center of culture and arts of Marikina.
Shoe Museum
The Shoe Museum houses about 800 pairs of shoes belonging to former First Lady Imelda Marcos. It is also a place which a record-holder as the most numerous pair of shoes in the world.
SM City Marikina
Further information: SM City Marikina
Teatro Marikina
This is the center of performing arts of Marikina and eastern Metro Manila. This facility also caters to various events such as plays, concerts, shows, exhibits and seminars. Teatro Marikina is also the venue of annual pre-pageant of Miss Earth in the Philippines, notable concerts and plays played by the biggest celebrities and artists in the Philippines.
Women's Park
Located beside Marikina River Park. It is a park dedicated and exclusive to women empowerment of Marikina established by Marikina's first woman mayor, Marides Fernando.
World of Butterflies
You will find hundreds of butterflies in different variety, kind and sizes. Also, frogs, caterpillars and all animals necessary for the food chain of the butterfly is bred there. A souvenir house is also available. It's considered as the Philippines largest collection of different butterflies and other species. Field trips and tourist are attracted to this place because of its natural ambiance especially for the nature lover.
Other landmarks
Blue Wave Mall
Bayan-Bayanan Avenue
Circle Mall
Doll Museum
Loyola Grand Villas
LRT Line 2 Santolan Depot Station
Maria Quina Statue
TESDA Office
SM City Marikina
People
People native to Marikina City refer to themselves as "Marikeos". Marikeos are some of the most disciplined people in the Philippines.[citation needed]
Ethnic groups
Like other places in Metro Manila, the original settlers are Tagalogs. Throughout the centuries, there has been constant migration of Spaniards, Visayans, Bikolanos, Ilokanos, Chinese and Americans. There are also very small migration from Indians, Koreans and Japanese.
Languages
The main language is Filipino, which is based on Tagalog. In addition, due to continuous development of the city, English language is used in education, business and information technology.
Religions
Marikina was one of the seats of the Spanish colonial government in the past centuries, and has been used as the base of Roman Catholic missions to the Philippines. Among the religious orders include the Dominicans, the Franciscans, the Jesuits and the Augustinians which the first to arrive in Marikina. Almost 94% of Marikeo are Roman Catholic.
Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned is the seat of Nuestra Seora de los Desamparados, the Patron Saint of Marikina City. Other notable churches in the city include Jesus Dela Pea Chapel, this first chapel established in Marikina, and Immaculate Conception Parish (ICP) in Concepcion Uno, second largest and most populated church in Marikina. Other Christian faiths like Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch international headquarters are located here, Iglesia ni Cristo, Members Church of God International (Known as Ang Dating Daan) Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan) and some others. Some other religions in Marikina are Hinduism,Shikhism,Buddhism and Islam. There is also a growing number of free thinkers such as agnostics and atheists.
In 2009, a new parish was erected in Marikina was inaugurated. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Tumana was erected early this year.
Government
Government
Further information: Marides Fernando
Further information: Bayani Fernando
Marikina City is governed by a Mayor and Vice Mayor elected to three-year terms. The Mayor is the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public services while the Vice Mayor heads a legislative council. Marikina City is divided into 2 districts, Districts 1 and 2, where each districts is represented by a congressman in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Marikina boasts one of the wealthiest local governments in the Philippines in terms of current assets, cash in banks, share of internal revenue allotment, gross income and gross net income.
Past Mayors
Mayor
Year Started
Year Ended
Juan Chanyungco
1938
1945
Enrique Dela Paz
1945
1948
Gil Fernando
1948
1951
Juan Chanyungco
1952
1955
Gil Fernando
1956
1959
Osmundo De Guzman
1960
1986
Teofisto Santos
1986
1986
Rodolfo B. Valentino
1986
1992
Bayani Fernando
1992
2001
Ma. Lourdes Fernando
2001
present
Education
The city government prides itself in giving quality free education to its constituents through its primary, secondary and tertiary schools including one science high school.
Marikina has numerous public or private institutions, colleges and universities, like the city-owned Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Marikina Polytechnic College and the Marikina Science High School. There are also privately-owned academic institutions such as Marikina Catholic School, andOur Lady of Perpetual Succor College, which is known as the "Center of Future Teachers" for it has graduated most of its college Education students as LET passers. Marikina's literacy rate is 98%. Exclusive private schools here are Marist School Marikina, St. Scholastica's Academy, Mother of Divine Providence School and Infant Jesus Academy to name a few.
Another is the Charis School of Marikina City (Kharis. A private Christian school in the Marikina City. Charis School is a non-profit school with approximately 180 pupils, established on February 27, 1997. The school started in 1976 when its founder, Raquel Delute Baclayon, taught preschool education to children 4 to 7 year-olds in the garage of her home.
Health
Marikina became one of the healthiest cities in Asia-Pacific. Marikina provides medical missions and free medical operations in the city. There are numerous hospitals in Marikina, one of the public hospital in Marikina is Amang Rodriguez Medical Center (AMMC). There are also privately owned Marikina Valley Medical Center, just a few blocks away from AMMC. Other private hospitals include Garcia General Hospital and SDS Medical Center Inc, Immaculate Concepcion Hospital and Medical City Marikina Clinic.
Numerous clinics provide basic health check-ups for Marikeos. The city also offers services such as health centers and the city has also a privileges card for discounted fees and free services like emergency, medical and security services.
Peace and order
Marikina has clean surroundings, tree-lined streets[citation needed], hassle-free roadways, walkable sidewalks, parks and playgrounds, a healthy public market, good shopping centers and restaurants, free public elementary, high school and college, squatter-free environment, free-health services, minimum traffic, less pollution and a low crime rate. Marikina established Rescue 161, a hotline number for emergencies within city and a team of paramedics, policemen and firemen will come in less than 5 minutes.
Marikina won several awards and recognitions and now a hall of famer of such awards including Cleanest and Greenest City in Metro Manila and the Philippines, Best Police Stations due to effectiveness to resolve and minimized crimes in the city, Best Public Market due to cleanliness and orderliness, Best Public Schools in Metro Manila, Most Effective Bike-Lanes and most of all, Marikeos are one of the Most Disciplined People in the Philippines.
Tourism
Marikina has its own share of attractions to offer. Sports and recreational facilities are available to its residents and those from nearby towns and cities. Historical landmarks and church, antiquated houses and galleries view to the attention of history and culture buffs. It's also attracts major commercial centers, man-made parks, large structure buildings, and most of them, a traditional shoe-making in the city, the natural river parks and the hospitality of Marikeos.
Economy
Marikina was the biggest manufacturer of quality shoes, and Marikina produced 80% of the shoe production of the Philippines. All locally produced shoes are made in Marikina, from slippers to shoes. Marikina also produced shoes which is made of rubber, wood (bakya), and plastic.
Industries
Marikina is the home to a member of industries, some of which are the biggest and most successful in their fields, and foremost of all, shoe manufacturing, being the best in local craftmanship.
Manufacturing
The city manufactures food processing, cigarettes, porcelain and chinaware, confectionery, automobiles and cars, appliances, electronics, crafts like bags, hats and slippers, and foremost of all, shoes.
Commerce and trade
Public markets in Marikina are often divided into two, the dry goods section and the wet goods section. Commerce in these public markets are in full swing, especially in the early morning. Under the urban renewal program of the city, some of the public markets had been refurbished and given a fresher look, like the "Marikina Public Market" also known as "Marikina Market Mall", or locally called the "Pamilihang Bayan", the biggest and cleanest market in Metro Manila.
Modern shopping malls dot the city especially in the southern portion of Marikina. SM City Marikina, Blue Wave Mall at Marquinton are some of Metro Manila's major shopping and commercial centers stands along Marcos Highway. The popular commercial center that lies in Marikina is the Riverbanks Center.
For the adventurous shoppers, you may venture beyond the hotel or shopping complex package and combine other interesting destinations for cheap buys such as in Marikina Market Mall. Bargaining is the major part of your shopping experience when you pass by that area, as it sells goods at rock-bottom prices. Riverbanks Center gives a comfort to the shoppers as it offers air-conditioned mall, but the price of the goods here is still very similar to the goods bought outside. Some of goods are cheap electronic products, toys and other cheap equipments needed into your homes.
Banking
Almost all of the major commercial banks in the Philippines operate a branch in the city. Major banks operate in the city with more than one branch. At this time, there are 50 banking institutions offer banking services to businesses and residents. Most of these are concentrated in Barangay Sta. Elena, Sto. Nio, Concepcion Uno and Barangka.
Information Technology
Marikina lined up as one of Information Technology hub in Metro Manila and continuously growth of outsourcing and call centers, among them is ICT Groups, an American based, is a global leader in outsourcing customer management and business outsourcing solutions. There are numerous contact centers worldwide with IT-based offices in the Philippines in Makati City, Ortigas Center and Riverbanks Center in Marikina City.
Transportation
Currently, elevated light rail systems run through Marikina City. The first station of LRT 2 is Santolan located along Marcos Highway. The station connects to Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila.
Public transportation within the city, like in most of the urban areas in the Philippines, is facilitated mostly using inexpensive jeepneys and buses. Tricycles are used for short distances, while Taxi cabs are used by the upper middle class to navigate any course. The roads are organized around a set of long narrow and circumferencial roads that radiate and circle in and around the city.
One of the most notable attractions in Marikina is the bikeways and bikelanes along major roads and streets, this is the only city in the Philippines having effective bikeways.
Utilities and communications
Marikina's source of electricity is part of the Manila Electric Company or Meralco. Water supply for the city is supplied by the Manila Water Company. Marikina's communication system is powered by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone company, Globe Telecom, Bayan Telecommunications Corporation (BayanTel) and others. Cellular network in the Philippines particularly the metropolitan areas is increasing rapidly together with the low cost of calls and text messaging. Such big companies that control the cellular networks in the Philippines and Marikina itself are Globe Telecom, Smart Communications (PLDT) and Sun Cellular from Digitel. Cable television access is provided by SkyCable, Home Cable and Global Destiny. Internet Digital Subscriber Line or DSL coverage is provided by PLDT, cable internet is serviced by Sky Cable's ZPDee and Global Destiny. Wireless broadband is provided by Globeliness Broadband and Smart Communications. Marikina has its own radio station operated and owned by the city government, DzBF-AM (BF named after Bayani Fernando, the owner of radio station and a former mayor of Marikina and currently chairman of MMDA), is an AM radio station that provides information, news and events happening in Marikina, and it also provides some entertainment like other commercial AM radio stations. Marikina is also home to 106.3 DWYG-FM (Lips 106), the most powerful FM station based in Metro Manila which broadcasts out of the Metropolitan Area to reach the entire CALABARZON region, and DWYG-TV (Rockstart TV-10), operated both by AMP Broadcasting Network.
Miscellaneous
Schools in Marikina
Department of Education main building was located in Marikina. The following are the complete list of public schools, some notable private schools and the list of tertiary and vocational schools located in Marikina:
Public Elementary Schools
Barangka Elementary School
Calumpang Elementary School
Concepcion Elementary School
Concepcion Integrated Elementary School
Fortune Elementary School
H. Bautista Elementary School
Industrial Valley Elementary School
Leodegario Victorino Elementary School
Kapitan Moy Elementary School
Malanday Elementary School
Marikina Elementary School
Nangka Elementary School
Parang Elementary School
San Roque Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Sto. Nio Elementary School
SSS Elementary School
Public Secondary Schools
Concepcion High School
Concepcion Integrated High School
Marikina Heights National High School
Marikina High School
Marikina Science High School (City-Owned School)
Parang High School
Santan High School
Sta. Elena High School
Taong High School
Nangka High School
Fortune High School
Public Tertiary Schools
Marikina Polytechnic College
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Notable Private Elementary Schools
Charis School
Covenant Children Academy
Holy Trinity School of St. Therese
Gentle Angels School
Infant Jesus Academy
Jehoshua High School (JHS)
Jesus Flock Academy Foundation
KOSTKA School
Marikina Catholic School-Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned website
Marikina Christian Integrated School
Marist School (Marikina)
Mother of Angels School
OB Montessori Marikina Branch
MDC Christian School
Mother of Divine Providence School
National Christian Life College
Nativity of Our Lady Parochial School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College website
Roosevelt College
San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila School
St. Scholastica's Academy
Victoria School Foundation
Notable Private Secondary Schools
Charis School
Celestial Village Academy
Gentle Angels School
Infant Jesus Academy
Jesus Flock Academy Foundation
KOSTKA School
MDC Christian Academy
Marikina Christian Academy
Marikina Catholic School website
Marist School (Marikina)
Mother of Divine Providence School
National Christian Life College
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College website
Roosevelt College
St. Scholastica's Academy
Victoria School Foundation
Tertiary and Vocational Schools
AMA Computer University - East Rizal
AMA Computer Learning Center Cainta
AMA Computer Learning Center Marikina
Asian College of Science and Technology - Sumulong Highway
Ateneo de Manila University - San Jose Seminary
Deeco Technological Institute
IETI Computer and Technical Education College
Kalayaan College
Loyola House of Studies (Ateneo de Manila)
Marikina Polytechnic College
National Christian Life College
National Cottage Industries Technology Center
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College website
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Roosevelt College Marikina website
Roosevelt College Sumulong
St. Camillus School
STI Computer College Marikina
Hospitals in Marikina
Those are major hospitals in Marikina:
Public Hospitals
Amang Rodriguez Medical Center
Marikina Valley Medical Center
Marikina Diagnostic and Specialty Center
Private Hospitals
Garcia General Hospital
Immaculate Conception Hospital
The Medical City Marikina
P. Gonzales Memorial Hospital
St. Victoria Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital
Sta. Monica Hospital
SDS Medical Center Inc.
Roads in Marikina
Those are some major roads in Marikina:
National Highway
Marcos Highway
National Roads
A. Bonifacio Avenue
Bayan-Bayanan Avenue
Sumulong Highway
J. P. Rizal Avenue
Shoe Avenue
Gil Fernando Avenue (Angel Tuazon Avenue)
Fortune Avenue (C. M. Recto Street)
E.Rodriguez Avenue
Major Dizon Avenue
General Ordonez Ave. (Molave Street)
C5 Access Road
Katipunan Street (Marikina Heights to Cainta)
Rainbow Street
Lilac Street
Bridges
Marikina Bridge
Marcos Highway Bridge
Disodado Macapagal Bridge
Gil Fernando Bridge (Tumana Bridge)
Nangka Bridge
Modesta Bridge
Balara-San Mateo Bridge
Barangka Overpass
Tumana Bridge
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See also
Bayani Fernando
Barangka (Marikina)
Legislative districts of Marikina City
Marikina River
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish
Santolan LRT Station
Marist School (Marikina)
National Christian Life College
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College website
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Quezon City
San Mateo, Rizal
San Mateo, Rizal
Quezon City
Antipolo City
San Mateo, Rizal
Marikina City
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Pasig City
Pasig City
Cainta, Rizal
Antipolo City
References
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Prints
Marikina Yellow Pages Directory, Directory Publications, Inc.
Marikina Citizens' Factbook, Annual City Factbook
Marikina River Digest, Official Publication of Marikina
Balitang Komunidad, Official Newsletter of Marikina
Marikina City Annual Report, Annual City Report Book
WOW (World of Women) Magazine
External links
Official Website of the City Government of Marikina
Marikina Media Library Center
Marikina Interactive Map Viewer
Marikina City Community Forum
Marikina City Business Directory
Marikina City Community Portal
Marikina City Resource Blog
Marikina gets 3 WHO awards at healthy cities conference
Official Website of Bayani Fernando "BF"
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Largest cities in the Philippines
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Rank
City
Region
Population
Rank
City
Region
Population
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Makati
Marikina
1
Quezon City
National Capital
2,679,450
11
Dasmarias
Region IV-A
556,330
2
Manila
National Capital
1,660,714
12
Cagayan de Oro
Region X
553,966
3
Caloocan
National Capital
1,378,856
13
Paraaque
National Capital
552,660
4
Davao City
Region XI
1,363,337
14
Las Pias
National Capital
532,330
5
Cebu City
Region VII
798,809
15
General Santos
Region XII
529,542
6
Zamboanga City
Region IX
774,407
16
Makati
National Capital
510,383
7
Antipolo
Region IV-A
633,971
17
Bacolod
Region VI
499,497
8
Pasig
National Capital
617,301
18
Muntinlupa
National Capital
452,493
9
Taguig
National Capital
613,343
19
San Jose del Monte
Region III
439,090
10
Valenzuela
National Capital
568,928
20
Marikina
National Capital
424,610
Philippines 2007 Census
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