The Marikina City Rescue 161 warned the public on Saturday, Nov. 22, to avoid swimming or wading in the river, especially when the water level is high or the current is strong, following a drowning incident that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in the Marikina River. The victim was reported...
The Marikina City Police is currently on the hunt for a thief who stole garments from a clothesline and a motorcycle in Barangay Tumana, Marikina City, the authorities said Thursday, Nov. 20. According to the police investigation, the suspect was caught on CCTV stealing clothes at around 3 a.m....
A 32-year-old woman was arrested for spreading obscene photos and videos of her husband and his alleged girlfriend in Marikina City on Sunday, Nov. 16. The Marikina City Police Station identified the suspect as “Ler,” who now faces charges for violations of the Safe Spaces Act (Gender-Based...
High-quality yet affordable shoes, bags, and other leather goods ideal for Christmas gifts are now available in Marikina City with the opening of the Christmas Shoe Bazaar at Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, Nov. 17. The city, known as the country’s shoe capital, launched its annual bazaar to...
A total of 631 packs of cigarettes that allegedly contain synthetic cannabinoids, locally known as “tuklaw,” worth P2,208,500, were confiscated from four men, including two motorcycle taxi riders, during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City early Thursday, Nov. 13. The Eastern Police District...
Despite the heavy and continuous rains brought by the recent Typhoon Uwan, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said on Tuesday, Nov. 11, that ongoing dredging and declogging operations have helped reduce flooding in the city. In an interview during desilting and cleanup operations at Sapang Baho...
The water level in Marikina River remains at a normal level despite heavy and continuous rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, Nov. 9, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said. Based on the latest water level monitoring by the city government, the river 's water level stood at 13.4...
As Typhoon Uwan threatens to bring heavy rains and flooding, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has ordered intensified declogging of waterways and the preparation of evacuation sites to ensure swift assistance to affected communities. On Friday, Nov. 7, Teodoro led a coordination meeting with the...
The local government of Marikina was recognized with multiple awards by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for its outstanding achievements in cleanliness, safety, and good governance during the 2025 Urban Governance Exemplar Awards (UGEA) at Novotel in Quezon City on Nov....
With the Christmas season approaching, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said the city government will continue programs to uplift and develop local industries and support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). On Monday, Nov. 3, Teodoro announced the upcoming Marikina Coffee Festival 2025,...
As Undas 2025 approaches, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has ordered the deployment of city officials and employees to ensure cleanliness, order, and safety in cemeteries, as around 600,000 people are expected to visit. As part of its effort to guarantee a safe and peaceful observance of All...
The local government of Marikina will implement a one-way traffic scheme from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in preparation for the influx of people visiting public and private cemeteries in the city for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. To ensure smooth traffic flow around cemeteries...
