The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)–Marikina City Jail received sewing machines, television sets, and hygiene kits from the Marikina City government in support of rehabilitation efforts and the welfare of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). On Friday, July 3, Mayor Marjorie Ann...
Dredging along the Marikina River got a boost Tuesday, June 30, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned over a new amphibious dredger to the city government. Mayor Maan Teodoro inspected the machine, which will reinforce the city’s existing fleet and speed up flood control...
Marikina Vice Mayor Del De Guzman said he and his son are willing to cooperate with authorities and the family of the victim as the investigation into the fatal road crash continues. In a statement from the Office of the Vice Mayor, De Guzman extended his condolences and apologized to the family...
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro has ordered increased deployment of police and local security personnel, along with the distribution of metal detectors, to reinforce safety in public and private schools starting Monday, June 29. The move comes after recent reports of...
The family of a 27-year-old teacher and rider who was killed after being hit by an SUV allegedly driven by the son of the Marikina City vice mayor is seeking justice and calling for the swift resolution of the case. In a Facebook post, the victim 's mother vowed to continue pursuing justice...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Thursday, June 25, reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to integrity and accountability, declaring that corruption, abuse, and complacency have no place in local governance. Teodoro made the remarks during her first State of the City Address (SOCA),...
A 27-year-old motorcycle rider died days after a June 13 collision with an SUV driven by a man allegedly under the influence of alcohol in Marikina City. On Monday, June 22, the Marikina City Police Station released a statement regarding the incident following the death of the victim on June 20....
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday, June 16, issued a Show Cause Order to the driver and owner of a jeepney caught in a viral video evading a checkpoint in Marikina City, citing risks to passengers, motorists, and pedestrians. The LTO said the jeepney driver was apprehended after...
An ordinary commute to work turned into a frightening ordeal after a man riding a jeepney was suddenly stabbed by a woman—but as his cries for help fell on deaf ears, a passing off-duty firefighter stepped in and rushed to his aid without hesitation. In a Facebook post shared by the victim,...
To preserve its cultural heritage, the Marikina City government has brought back into public view the newly restored iconic giant shoes, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest. On Monday, June 8, Marikina Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro, together with city officials and...
A GPS signal from a stolen mobile phone helped police dismantle an alleged carnapping syndicate and arrest eight suspects, including a minor, in separate operations across Metro Manila and Rizal on Friday, June 5. The Eastern Police District (EPD) said the operations stemmed from a report by a...
A 28-year-old jeepney driver was arrested in Marikina after allegedly injuring a police officer while being accosted for road obstruction, the Eastern Police District (EPD) reported on Saturday, May 30. The incident occurred while personnel of EPD Police Sub-Station 1 (PSS-1) were patrolling the...
