MARIKINA Lungsod Marikina Marikina City
Marikina Riverbanks at night
Seal
Nickname: Shoe Capital, Shoe City, River City
Motto: Marikina: As a Little Singapore
Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Marikina City Coordinates: 14° 38' 24" N, 121° 5' 50" E
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
Districts	1st and 2nd Districts of Marikina
Barangays	16
Class	1st Class City; Highly Urbanized
Incorporated (town)	April 16, 1630
Incorporated (city)	December 8, 1996
Government
- Mayor	Marides Fernando (2007-2010; Lakas-CMD/Kabayani)
- Vice Mayor	Marion Andres (2007-2010; Lakas-CMD/Kabayani)
- 1st Dist. Congressman	Marcelino Teodoro (2007-2010; Lakas-CMD/Kabayani)
- 2nd Dist. Congressman	Del R. De Guzman (2007-2010; Lakas-CMD/Kabayani)
Area
- Total	33.97 km² (13.11 sq mi)
Elevation	14.7 m (48.2 ft)
Population (October 2006)
- Total	437,030
- Density	12,865/km² (33,320/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
- Summer (DST)	Manila (UTC)
ZIP Code	1800
Area code(s)	2
Website: www.marikina.gov.ph (official) www.marikinabiz.com (directory)

The City of Marikina (Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina or simply Marikina) was known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, is a former capital of province of Manila during the declaration of Philippine Independence. Located on the island of Luzon, Marikina City is one of the cities and a Metropolitan municipality that make up the Metropolitan Manila Area, the National Capital Region of the Philippines, and also belongs to Eastern Manila District of Metro Manila's 4 Districts. Marikina City is part of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway. Metro Luzon is composed of Region 3, Region 4-A (CALABARZON) and National Capital Region. Metro Luzon is one of four Super Regions in the Philippines. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 685 pixel, file size: 258 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By Dave Deluria File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 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Marikina City was 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. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny... The City of Pasig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... The Municipality of Cainta is a first-class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. ... The City of Antipolo (Filipino: Lungsod ng Antipolo) is a 1st class component city in the province of Rizal, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... Map of Rizal Province showing the location of San Mateo, Rizal Country Region Districts 2nd District of Rizal Barangays 15 Class 1st Class Municipality; Highly Urbanized Incorporated (town) Government  - Mayor Hon. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ...

Marikina was given the title the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", because of its notable shoe industry. Shoemakers in the city recently finished creating the World's Largest Pair of Shoes in the World and it was only recently that the Guinness Book of Records recognized this feat. The Shoe Museum in the city is also the home of the famous shoes of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos, it is also the largest collection of pair of shoes in the world. This article is about an animal. ... Suresh Joachim, minutes away from breaking the ironing world record at 55 hours and 5 minutes, at Shoppers World, Brampton. ... Imelda Trinidad Romuáldez-Marcos (born July 2, 1929 in Manila) is a former First Lady and influential political figure in the Philippines. ...

Marikina City is one of the most industrialized cities in Metro Manila, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. Marikina City is also one of the richest local government unit in the Philippines in terms of current assets, cash in banks, share of internal revenue allotment (IRA), gross income, and gross net income. The city features many spacious parks, tree-lined streets and boulevards, and commercial areas. Most of the city is composed of residential areas. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... This article is about an agency. ...

Geography

Marikina City is one of the largest city in Metro Manila in terms of land area at approximately 34 square kilometers. The city lies on a valley called Marikina Valley. Not only Marikina City is a part of this valley, the valley extends to 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. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... The City of Pasig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... The Municipality of Cainta is a first-class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. ... This is a list of mountain ranges organized alphabetically by continent. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny...

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 14°38′24″N, 121°5′50″ECoordinates: 14°38′24″N, 121°5′50″E. Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, a rather flat valley In geology, a valley (also called a vale or dale) is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny... The City of Pasig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. ... The Municipality of Cainta is a first-class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. ... The City of Antipolo (Filipino: Lungsod ng Antipolo) is a 1st class component city in the province of Rizal, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... Map of Rizal Province showing the location of San Mateo, Rizal Country Region Districts 2nd District of Rizal Barangays 15 Class 1st Class Municipality; Highly Urbanized Incorporated (town) Government  - Mayor Hon. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises or SMEs are companies whose headcount or turnover falls below certain limits. ...

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. The area was later called Mariquina in 1687 and Mariquina was declared a pueblo (town) under the Spanish colonial government. Detail of St. ... Events February 22 - Native American Quadequine introduces Popcorn to English colonists. ... Events March 19 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle murder him while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River. ...

American period

Andres 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 twelve western towns of Rizal, including Marikina, were made part of the new Metropolitan Manila Area. Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro (November 30, 1863 – May 10, 1897) was one of the chief leaders of the revolution of the Philippines against Spanish colonial rule, the first revolution in Asia against European colonial rule. ... Rodriguez, previously known as Montalban, is a municipality in the province of Rizal located on Luzon in the Philippines. ... Combatants Filipino independence movement Spanish Empire Commanders Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines Strength 80,000 soldiers unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Philippine Revolution (1896—1898) was an armed conflict between the Spanish colonial regime and the Katipunan, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ... Kawit (formerly Cavite El Viejo) is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Cavite Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Imus† Founded: March 10, 1917 Population: 2000 census—2,163,161 (5th largest) Density—1,590 per km² (Highest) Area: 1,297. ... This article is about an animal. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

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 1950's. 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. Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ...

In 1992, the city found a new direction under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Bayani Fernando (now, 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 of the Feast of Immaculate Concepcion. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). ... This article is about an agency. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about an animal. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Politics Portal      A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino and Tagalog) is a tier of local... Republic Acts are laws in the Philippines, created by the Congress and signed by the president. ...

Timeline

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Marikina City Today

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. This article is about an animal. ...

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. When the word metropolitan (from the Greek metera = mother and polis = town) is used as an adjective, as in metropolitan bishop, metropolitan France, or metropolitan area it can mean: of or characteristic of a metropolis; see also metropolitan area, Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Railway of or belonging to the home territories... Literacy is the ability to use text to communicate across space and time. ... Urban, city, or town planning, deals with design of the built environment from the municipal and metropolitan perspective. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

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 first awarded as The Cleanest and Greenest City not only in Metro Manila but in the entire Philippines which Marikina was the first local government 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 was the first local government in the Philippines that has been honored with the prestigious Global 500 Roll Of Honour of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Marikina also placing one of the most healtiest and livable city in Asia-Pacific region. Winning over 110 awards and recognitions, both local and abroad, in a span of just 15 years. Marikina has become an ideal location for industry, business, commerce and for residences. Marikina was also one of the host city of the recent 23rd Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines which held the women's football event at the Marikina Sports Park. When the word metropolitan (from the Greek metera = mother and polis = town) is used as an adjective, as in metropolitan bishop, metropolitan France, or metropolitan area it can mean: of or characteristic of a metropolis; see also metropolitan area, Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Railway of or belonging to the home territories... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... This article is about an animal. ... This article is about an animal. ... This article is about the United Nations, for other uses of UN see UN (disambiguation) Official languages English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic Secretary-General Kofi Annan (since 1997) Established October 24, 1945 Member states 191 Headquarters New York City, NY, USA Official site http://www. ... This article is about an animal. ... Map showing general definition of Asia-Pacific The term Asia-Pacific generally applies to littoral East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia near the Pacific Ocean, plus the states in the ocean itself (Oceania). ... This article is about an animal. ... The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) is being held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5, 2005, although events in Mens Football has already started on 20 November. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

The 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 when typhoons and heavy rains hit the area, the river overflows and jumps its banks, thus flooding the low-lying areas. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 192 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 246 pixel, file size: 172 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 192 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 246 pixel, file size: 172 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ... This article is about weather phenomena. ...

Barangays and districts

Marikina City is divided into 16 barangays. These barangays are then grouped into 2 geographical districts, 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. A barangay (Tagalog: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy), also known by its former name, the barrio, is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward. ... The lone Congressional District of Marikina City is the representation of the City of Marikina in the Philippine House of Representatives. ...

Barangay Statistics

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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. Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... This article is about the authentication means. ... Categories: Hebrew Bible/Tanakh-related stubs ... This is a list of mountain ranges organized alphabetically by continent. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ...

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. A barangay is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is very similar to a village. ... For other uses, see Gear (disambiguation). ... This article is about portable open fires. ... Hispanic flag, not widely used. ...

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. For other uses, see Bamboo (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Wheel (disambiguation). ...

Events and festivals

These are some of the notable events in Marikina:

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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. The facade looks like a church with a giant clock on top of it and bells which rings every hour accompanied with music. For other uses, see facade (disambiguation). ...

Evolution Park
Where this park stands was once the only grazing farm in Marikina which stands 18 stone cows located in Marikina Heights.

Jesus Dela Peña Chapel

Jesus de la Peña Chapel

The first church in Marikina. In April 1630, Fray Pedro de Arce, apostolic ruler of the Archishopric of Manila, approved the transfer of ecclessiastical 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 Peña. Cavada also considers the year 1630, as the year the mission church was completed, and where mass was regularly held. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Events February 22 - Native American Quadequine introduces Popcorn to English colonists. ... Seal of the Society of Jesus. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ... Events February 22 - Native American Quadequine introduces Popcorn to English colonists. ...

Loyola Memorial Park
Located along A. Bonifacio Avenue, a privately-owned memorial park set on a sprawling area of 36,000 m² and developed in 1965. The Loyola Memorial Park is the oldest, probably one of the biggest, and most prominent memorial parks in the Philippines. Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Loyola - is the name of: Íñigo López, Ignatius of Loyola (St. ...

Manila Boystown Complex
This government-owned institution exclusively for boys especially the street children and neclect by parents which the institution gives a traditional care and hope.

Marikina City Hall
Marikina City Hall is one of the most beautiful city halls in Metro Manila and it has a state-of-the-art facilities inside. The city hall surrounding 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 an e-government services offered for the people of Marikina. It also has an emergency hotline, Marikina Resuce 161, which is exclusive to the residents of Marikina. It's main building is only a few steps away from the city hall. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... This article is about an animal. ...

Marikina City's Largest Pair of Shoe 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. Suresh Joachim, minutes away from breaking the ironing world record at 55 hours and 5 minutes, at Shoppers World, Brampton. ...

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. For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation). ...

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 1970's. 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, Nestle, Fortune Tobacco, Armscor and other leading industries and big companies. Year 1970 ([[Rf 1970 == January 1 - The Unix epoch begins at 00:00:00 UTC January 2 - The last studio performance of The Beatles oman numerals|MCMLXX]]) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nestlé S.A. or Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. (SWX:NESN), headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is the worlds biggest food and beverage company. ... Fortune Tobacco is a private Philippine tobacco company that produces cigarettes, and with subsidiaries Tanduay Distillers and Asia Brewery, produces beer, liquor and bottled water. ...

Marikina River Park

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. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 399 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (426 × 640 pixel, file size: 64 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By Parc Cruz File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 399 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (426 × 640 pixel, file size: 64 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By Parc Cruz File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

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 transform into a modern nightlife events because of some numerous bars, restaurants, cafés 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 began annually as early as the month of October. Walhalla temple, Germany A hall of fame (sometimes HOF) is a type of museum established for any a field of endeavour to honour individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ...

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 23rd Southeast Asian Games. Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Rizal Region: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) Capital: Antipolo City† Founded: June 11, 1901 Population: 2000 census—1,707,218 (11th largest) Density—1,304 per km² (2nd highest) Area: 1,308. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) is being held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5, 2005, although events in Mens Football has already started on 20 November. ...

Marikina 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. 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. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 685 pixel, file size: 258 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By Dave Deluria File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 685 pixel, file size: 258 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By Dave Deluria File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Bonifacio (Bunifaziu in Corsican) is a town and commune of approximately 4,000 people near the southern tip of the island of Corsica, in the département of Corse_du_Sud, France. ... This article is about an animal. ... The Colosseum in Rome, Italy. ... A large ass gazebo on the grounds of Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA This gazebo inside the spacious Singapore Botanic Gardens also serves as a bandstand. ...

Marquinton Place Complex
The biggest triple tower condominium in eastern Metro Manila is the Marquinton Place, which situated by rich and upper middle-class, home of the famous IT icon, Engineer Ronald San Juan. Located along Sumulong Highway. Blue Wave Mall is also located in Marquinton Complex. Building One, the Barcelona Tower, occupies the Blue Wave Mall with lined up of notable classy establishments like bars, open-air and fine-dinning restaurants and coffee shops which is one of the hippest areas for night entertainment. Building Two, the Alicante Tower, is situated right behind Toyota Service Center and Building Three, Cordova Tower, will soon rise (2008) annex the Robinson's Place Supermarket, Philippines' one of the largest mall chains. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

OLA Parish Church, houses the Patron Saint of Marikina

Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
Also known as OLA Church, located at J. P. Rizal, San Roque. Built by Augustinians in the 1600's, 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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Detail of St. ... 1600 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Generally, patronage is the act of supporting or favoring some person, group, or institution. ... Also known as Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned of Marikina Parish Priest: Msgr. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Papal Arms of Pope Benedict XVI. The papal tiara was replaced with a bishops mitre, and pallium of the Pope was added beneath the coat of arms. ...

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.

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. 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ...

Shoe Museum
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. This article is about the use of the term first lady internationally. ... Imelda Trinidad Romuáldez-Marcos (born July 2, 1929 in Manila) is a former First Lady and influential political figure in the Philippines. ...

High-rise buildings in Eastwood, most of them are IT offices, located near southwest of Marikina

SM City Marikina
SM City Marikina is located beside the Riverbanks Center, and it's situated along Marcos Highway and provide access to Makati, Ortigas Center and Eastwood City. SM City Marikina is envisioned as one of the biggest malls in Metro Manila in terms of area. The Mall features a 5-storey building, it has an open-air large car park (with 2 elevated 5-storey carpark buildings), 8 cinemas, SM's Department Store, Hypermarket and Supermarkets, and an entertainment hall. SM City Marikina is the biggest mall in eastern Metro Manila and nearby Rizal Province. Image File history File linksMetadata Libisqc. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Libisqc. ... SM Prime Holdings, Inc (PSE: SMPH) is the parent company of the SM Group, the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines. ... Makati City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines in terms of finance and commerce. ... San Miguel Avenue in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong - Pasig City Boundary Ortigas Center is the second most important commercial and business district (after Makati) in Metro Manila, Philippines. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Rizal is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 20 kilometers east of Manila. ...

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. This article is about an animal. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant founded in 2001 by Carousel Productions Inc. ...

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. Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ... Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). ...

World of Butterflies
Free flying of hundreds of butterflies in different variety, kind and sizes. It's considered as the Philippines largest collection of different butterlies and other species. Field trips and tourist are attracted to this place because of its natural ambience especially for the nature lover.

People

The native citizens and the people who lives in Marikina City is called "Marikeño". Marikeño's is also one of the most disciplined people in the Philippines.

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. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... The Tagalogs are one of the largestFilipino ethnic group. ... This article is about the Bisaya peoples of the Philippines. ... The Bicolanos are the the fifth-largest Filipino ethnic group. ... The Ilocano or Ilokano people are the third largest Filipino ethnic group. ...

Languages

The main language is Filipino, which is based on Tagalog. In addition, due to continuous development of the city, English language was used in education, business and information technology. Tagalog (pronunciation: ) is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Religions

Marikina was one of the seats of the Spanish colonial government in 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 Marikeño are Roman Catholic. In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Franciscans is the common name used to designate a variety of mendicant religious orders of men or women tracing their origin to Francis of Assisi and following the Rule of St. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... Detail of St. ...

Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned is the seat of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, the Patron Saint of Marikina City. Other notable churches in the city include Jesus Dela Peña Chapel, this first chapel established in Marikina, and Immaculate Concepcion Church in Concepcion Uno, second largest church in Marikina. Other Christian faiths like Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ, the headquarters of Church of Christ 4th Watch in the Philippines, Iglesia ni Cristo and some others. Some other small number of religions in Marikina are Hinduism, Buddhism and Muslim. Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... Mary, mother of Jesus as the Immaculate Conception. ... For other uses, see Missionary (disambiguation). ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...

Government

Government

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. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Deputy Mayor is an elective or appointive office of the second ranking official in many local governments. ... The lone Congressional District of Marikina City is the representation of the City of Marikina in the Philippine House of Representatives. ... Type Lower house Houses House of Representatives House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr. ...

Marikina is 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.

Incumbent Mayor: Ma. Lourdes "Marides" C. Fernando
Incumbent Vice Mayor: Marion S. Andres, M.D.
Incumbent 1st District Congressman: Marcelino Teodoro
Incumbent 2nd District Congressman: Del R. De Guzman

• completed her 3-year term by 2010

Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). ... Maria Lourdes Carlos Fernando or shortly known as Marides Fernando (known as MCF in her constituents in Marikina City), is an award-winning city mayor of Marikina and a wife of MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, a former city mayor of Marikina. ...

Education

The city government prides itself in giving free education to its quality free education to its constituents through its primary, secondary and tertiary schools including one science high school.

Marikina has many colleges and universities, like the city-owned Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina and Marikina Science High School. There are also privately-owned academic institutions include the nearby. Marikina's literature rate is 98%.

Health

Marikina became one of the healtiest city 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 such as Garcia General Hospital and SDS Medical Center Inc, Immaculate Concepcion Hospital and Medical City Marikina Clinic. Map showing general definition of Asia-Pacific The term Asia-Pacific generally applies to littoral East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia near the Pacific Ocean, plus the states in the ocean itself (Oceania). ...

Numerous clinics provides basic health check-ups for Marikeños. 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 a clean surroundings, tree-lined streets, 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, minimun 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, Marikeños are the Most Disciplined People in the Philippines. For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ...

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 Marikeños.

Economy

Marikina was the biggest manufacturer of quality shoes, and Marikina produced 80% of the shoe production of the Philippines. All locally produced shoes was made in Marikina, from slippers to shoes. Marikina also produced shoes which is made in 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. Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with ones own hands and skill. ...

Manufactures

The city manufactures food processing, cigarettes, porcelain and chinawares, confectionery, automobiles and cars, appliances, electronics, crafts like bags, hats and slippers, and foremost of all, shoes. “Fine China” redirects here. ...

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. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see 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 capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... Marcos may refer to: // Dayton Marcos, a Negro League baseball team from Dayton, Ohio Marcos Ambrose, Australian racing driver Marcos Armas, Venezuela-born American baseball player Marcos Assunção, Brazilian football player Marcos Baghdatis, Cypriot tennis player and 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Carvajal, Venezuela-born American baseball player Marcos...

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 on those 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 was operated in the city of 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. Niño, Concepcion Uno and Barangka. For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ...

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 oursourcing customer management and business outsourcing solutions. There are numerous contact centers worldwide with IT-based offices in the Philippines in Makati, Ortigas Center and Riverbanks Center in Marikina City. Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ... Hub may refer to: Look up hub in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... A call centre (Commonwealth English) or call center (AmE) is a centralised office of a company that answers incoming telephone calls from customers or that makes outgoing telephone calls to customers (telemarketing). ... Makati City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines in terms of finance and commerce. ... San Miguel Avenue in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong - Pasig City Boundary Ortigas Center is the second most important commercial and business district (after Makati) in Metro Manila, Philippines. ...

Transportation

Currently, elevated light rail systems run through Marikina City. The first station of LRT 2 is Santolan located along Marcos Highway. The station connecting up to Claro M. Recto Avenue in Manila. A train of Light Rail, KCRC, Hong Kong. ... Santolan LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Purple Line (MRT-2). ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ...

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. Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. ...

The roads are organized around a set of long narrow and circumferencial roads that radiate and cicle in and around the city.

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 currenly 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. The Manila Electric Company (PSE: MER and MERB), also known as MERALCO, is the Philippines largest distributor of electrical power. ... The Manila Water Company, Inc. ... For the capital city of the Philippines, see Manila. ... For the Manitoba-based MMDS service also called SkyCable, please see SkyCable (Manitoba). ... DSL redirects here. ... This article is about an animal. ... Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). ... This article is about an animal. ... The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA, is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Marikina, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon and Taguig, and municipalities of Navotas, Pateros, and San Juan. ...

Miscellaneous

Schools in Marikina

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Katipunan Avenue going to Marikina showing numerous exclusive schools and establishments along the road

Primary Public Schools Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 189 KB) Summary Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, fronting Ateneo de Manila University. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 189 KB) Summary Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, fronting Ateneo de Manila University. ...

Secondary Public Schools

• Concepcion High School
• Marikina Heights High School
• Marikina High School
• Marikina High School Annex
• Marikina Science High School
• Marikina Science High School Annex
• Parang High School
• Sta. Elena High School
• Tañong High School
• Valeriano Fugoso Memorial School

Catholic Schools

• Marikina Catholic School
• Marikina Catholic School Annex
• Marist School - Marikina (Catholic School)
• St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina

Christian Schools Crest of the Marist Brothers. ...

• Blessed Hope Christian Academy Marikina
• Jesus Flock Academy Marikina

City-Owned Schools

• Marikina Institute of Science and Technology
• Marikina Polytechnic University
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina

Colleges and Universities

• AMA Computer University (Marcos Highway)
• AMA Computer Learning Centers
• Deeco Technological Institute
• IETI Computer and Technical Education College
• Kalayaan College
• Marist School - Marikina
• National Christian Life College
• National Cottage Industries Technology Center
• Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School (OLOPSS)
• Roosevelt College Lamuan
• St. Camillus College
• STI Computer Colleges
• STI Learning Centers

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Hospitals in Marikina

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Public Hospitals

• Amang Rodriguez Medical Center
• Marikina Valley Medical Center

Private Hospitals

• Garcia General Hospital
• Immaculate Conception Hospital
• Medical City Marikina Clinic (Sta. Lucia)
• P. Gonzales Memorial Hospital
• St. Victoria Hospital
• St. Vincent Hospital
• Sta. Monica Hospital
• SDS Medical Center Inc.

Roads in Marikina

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C5 Access Road in Marikina showing numerous billboards near the boundary of Eastwood City, Libis in Quezon City

National Highway Image File history File links C5-highway. ... Image File history File links C5-highway. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Quezon City Coordinates: 14°38 N, 121°2 E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 4th districts of Quezon City Barangays 142 Incorporated (town) October 12, 1939 (as Balintawak) Incorporated (city) October 12, 1939 Government  - Mayor Feliciano Sonny...

• Marcos Highway

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• A. Bonifacio Avenue
• Bayan-Bayanan Avenue
• Sumulong Highway
• J. P. Rizal Avenue
• Shoe Avenue
• A. Tuazon Avenue (Gil Fernando Avenue)
• Fortune Avenue
• E.Rodriguez Avenue
• C5 Access Road
• General Ordonez Street

Bridges

• Marikina Central Bridge
• Marcos Highway Bridge
• Disodado Macapagal Bridge
• Gil Fernando Bridge (Tumana Bridge)
• Nangka Bridge
• Modesta Bridge
• Balara-San Mateo Bridge
• Barangka Overpass

Marcos may refer to: // Dayton Marcos, a Negro League baseball team from Dayton, Ohio Marcos Ambrose, Australian racing driver Marcos Armas, Venezuela-born American baseball player Marcos Assunção, Brazilian football player Marcos Baghdatis, Cypriot tennis player and 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Carvajal, Venezuela-born American baseball player Marcos... For the airport, see Diosdado Macapagal International Airport For the boulevard in Metro Manila, see Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard Diosdado Pangan Macapagal (September 28, 1910 – April 21, 1997) was a Filipino politician who served as the 9th President of the Philippines. ...

Twin and Sister Cities

Twin Cities

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• Sanya in China
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Sister Cities

These are sister cities with strong relationship and partnership both local and abroad.

• Quezon City, Philippines
• Antipolo City, Philippines
• Pasig City, Philippines
• Muntinlupa City, Philippines
• Cebu City, Philippines
• Puerto Princesa City, Philippines
• General Santos City, Philippines
• Carson City, USA
• Naha, Japan
• Taichung, Taiwan
• Monterrey, Mexico

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See also

• Bayani Fernando
• Congressional District of Marikina
• Marikina Holy Week Procession
• Marikina River
• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
• Our Lady of the Abandoned (OLA)
• Santolan LRT Station
• Marist School - Marikina

Bayani Fernando (born July 25, 1946) is the current chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Political clans Other countries Politics Portal      The lone Legislative District of Marikina City is the representation of... Jesus of Nazarene Carozza during the Holy Wednesday Procession, 2007. ... Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a main river system in Eastern Metro Manila. ... The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA, is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Marikina, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon and Taguig, and municipalities of Navotas, Pateros, and San Juan. ... Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Valencia Our Lady of the Abandoned or Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary by a confraternity which was founded to take care of the poor, mentally ill and abandoned people in Valencia, Spain. ... Santolan LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Purple Line (MRT-2). ... Crest of the Marist Brothers. ...

References

• Marikina Yellow Pages Directory, Directory Publications, Inc.
• Marikina Citizens' Factbook, Annual City Factbook
• Marikina River Digest, Official Publication of Marikina, in English
• Marikina Ngayon, Official Publication of Marikina, in Tagalog

Tagalog (pronunciation: ) is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ...

External Links

• Official Website of the City Government of Marikina, Republic of the Philippines
• Philippines Department of Tourism Official Government Site
• Official Portal of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines