Metro Cities articles
Marikina celebrates Women's Day
The city of Marikina kicked off its Women's Day celebration with a vibrant and colorful event called Indak ng Kababaihan. Women from different sectors in the city participated in a synchronized dance to showcase their solidarity in promoting gender equality and inclusivity. The Marikina Gender ...
Marikina launches street lighting project
Marikina City continues to prioritize the safety of its residents as it launched its "Ilaw ng Pag-asa" program, a streetlighting project aimed at providing better lighting and security to its streets. According to Mayor Marcy Teodoro, the streetlights are not just for aesthetic purposes, b...
Marikina officials inaugurate street-LED lights in 2 barangays
Marikina City Congresswoman Maan Teodoro and Mayor Marcy Teodoro recently inaugurated the street LED lights in several areas in the city, in line with their Ilaw ng Pag-asa program. The project aims to provide safety and security to residents by lighting up not just major roads, but also alleys and...
Marikina extends business permit renewal period
Bilang tulong sa mga maliliit na entrepreneurs at namumuhunan, nilagdaan ni Mayor Marcy Teodoro ang Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2023 o ang ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE RENEWAL OF BUSINESS PERMITS WITHOUT SURCHARGES AND PENALTIES upang patagalin pa ang deadline ng business permit renewal m...
Manila Water announces service interruption in Marikina and Rizal
Manila Water Company (Manila Water) on Tuesday announced a water interruption in parts of Marikina City, and Antipolo City and Rodriguez town in Rizal province due to its service improvement activities from Jan. 18 to 20, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The affected areas...
Fissures observed in Marikina Bridge
The Marikina City local government has called on the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) to immediately repair the cracks and fissures seen at the Marikina Bridge, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. A letter signed by Marikina City Mayor Ma...
Marikina mayor wants to waive fees for shoe bazaars
In a bid to boost the shoe industry in Marikina City, Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro and his wife, District 1 Representative Marjorie “Maan” Teodoro are eyeing a proposal to perpetually waive the fees for manufacturers and sellers who will participate in the city’s sho...
DHSUD starts Marikina housing project
The Marikina City local government signed on Oct. 7 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for a mega housing project under the “Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program”, according to a report by Manila Bul...
Marikina River dredging helps control flood
If the impact of the recent super typhoon “Karding” showed Marikina City officials anything, it is that dredging the Marikina River is fundamental in protecting the spine of the city, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Marikina City Engi...
Marikina evacuates 5,024 families at the height of typhoon ‘Karding’
A total of 5,024 families or 21,796 individuals were evacuated from their homes as the Marikina River reached the “critical” 18 meter water level early Monday morning due to heavy rainfall brought about by typhoon “Karding”, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. As of 3 ...