The Marikina City local government released a statement on Sunday, Aug. 6, calling out the company responsible for the drone presentation that showed the Philippine flag upside down during the closing festivities of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa on Saturday, Aug. 5. After the victory concert on...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte lauded student-athletes who pursued their passion in sports, and encouraged them to continue being agents of change. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) During the closing ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa 2023 on Saturday, Aug. 5, in...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte led the opening ceremony of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa at the Marikina Sports Center on Monday, July 31, despite the heavy rains that threatened to derail the event. Opening ceremony of the 63rd Palarong Pambansa at...
"Isang bansa, isang laro. Lahat ay magaling, lahat ay may bahagi na ipagtataya para sa isa't isa (One country, one game. You are all excellent, and you contribute to each other's success)." This was Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro's message to the athletes during the opening ceremony...
Nearly 300 families have preemptively evacuated their homes on Saturday night, July 29, after the Marikina River water level rose to 16 meters, triggering the 2nd alarm. As of 9 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 30, 208 families remain in the city's evacuation centers, said Marikina Mayor Marcelino...
The Marikina City local government announced that classes in all levels in public and private schools within the city, as well as work in local government offices, are suspended on Monday, July 31, due to the opening parade and ceremonies that will be conducted for the 63rd "Palarong Pambansa" or...
As the "Palarong Pambansa" or National Games officially begin on Saturday, July 29, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro called for the preservation and promotion of traditional or indigenous Filipino games and sports. “It is very important to preserve our culture and sports. A...
The Marikina City local government opened on Wednesday, July 26, the ‘“Palarong Pambansa Banchetto and Trade Fair” where sports delegations from across the country and other visitors can get a taste of the city’s local food and support its local businesses. As the host of this year’s...
The second alarm was raised Thursday morning, July 27, after the water level of the Marikina River reached 16 meters due to heavy rains from Typhoon Egay. Marikina River water level at 16 meters at around 11 a.m. on July 27, 2023. (Screenshot from Marikina Rescue 161) The Marikina City Rescue 161,...
Marikina PIO / MANILA BULLETIN The Marikina City local government and the Eastern Police District (EPD) will deploy a security task force to ensure the safety of all athletes, delegates, and the general public during the “Palarong Pambansa 2023” on July 29 to Aug. 5. “We have met with our...
The Marikina City local government signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with 10 hospitals for an indemnification and hospitalization fund for student-athletes who may incur sports-related injuries or accidents throughout the duration of the “Palarong Pambansa 2023" from July 29 to Aug. 5....
Over P5 million worth of illegal drugs was seized from two high-value individuals (HVIs) during a drug buy-bust operation by the Marikina City police on Saturday, July 22. Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Brig. Gen. Wilson Asueta identified the suspects as “Jam,” 46, a businessman; and...
