The Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) has expressed its gratitude to Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and his spouse, entrepreneur Kat De Guzman Pimentel, for their unwavering commitment to bolstering and revitalizing the footwear industry, particularly in Marikina City, which is...
Marikina City 2nd Rep. Stella Quimbo (Facebook) Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo appears mighty impressed with her constituent, Nanay Aurora. But how could she not be, after learning that Nanay Aurora had turned 100 years old. That's already 28...
The Department of Education (DepEd) Marikina office warned the public against a social media account that is threatening to expose information about local Deped personnel and school officials. In their disclaimer statement released on Monday, Oct. 9, DepEd Marikina said it has “no association or...
Some young individuals in Marikina City cast their votes during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, Oct. 30, to elect fresh faces with good governance policies in the local level. Krisha Angelica Santos, 25, told Manila Bulletin that she wants elected officers...
The Marikina City local government has announced the traffic scheme and guidelines to be followed by the public who will be visiting cemeteries in the city for Undas from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. The traffic advisory was released to ease traffic particularly to the Loyola Memorial Park. A one-way traffic...
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro led the anti-flu vaccination drive in Barangay Sto. Nino. The vaccination drive is part of the Marikina local government’s initiative to provide free anti-flu vaccines for residents. Photo from Marikina PIO According to the World Health...
Marikina District 2 Representative Stella Quimbo led the inauguration and blessing of the new academic building of the Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) on Friday. Sept. 29. The opening of the "Gusaling Pang-Akademiko" or academic building was held simultaneously with the celebration of...
Former Marikina City Mayor Bayani "BF" Fernando was laid to rest at the Loyola Memorial Park - Marikina on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27. Prior to his burial, a Holy Mass was held at the Queen of Angels Chapel at Riverbanks, Marikina City at 7 a.m. The Mass was presided by Rev. Fr. Lamberto...
The late former Marikina City mayor and congressman Bayani Fernando (Facebook) Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr.'s words read like that of a heartbroken man as he addressed the death of his friend , former Marikina City mayor and congressman Bayani...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), former Marikina congressman Bayani Fernando (Speaker’s office, Facebook) The late former Marikina City mayor and congressman Bayani Fernando "left an indelible mark" not only on his beloved city but on the entire...
Former Marikina City Mayor and Congressman Bayani "BF" Fernando died on Friday afternoon, Sept. 22. Multiple sources have said that Fernando was rushed to a hospital in Quezon City after accidentally falling from the roof of his house. "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my...
Eight individuals were arrested by Marikina City police officers in separate drug bust operations on Sept. 13. Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Brig. Gen. Wilson Asueta identified the suspects as "Mary Jane," 49, a sewer; "Toro," 49; "Allaine," 41, listed under the EPD Unified Drugs...
