An Innocent Smile

I remember watching Uncle Bob Lucky 7 Club when i was little and each week they would pick the best smile among their kids audience and its audience would show their sweeest smiles to the camera. This is my new feature in this site and I will call it the Smile Pictures where Marikenos show their best smiles.

This is the best smile that I've seen so far since I've started the Marikeno blog. I saw this Tumana kid when I was taking pictures of the river during the recent typhoon. I will post more smile pictures in this blog. Hope you will like this.

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Gazebo in the City

Gazebo is just one of the best features that the River Park has to offer. It is right in front of the riverbend, also facing Riverbank's Amphitheater. The Gazebo is my most favorite thing in Marikina and it is the one of the best things to see in the city. I just hope that the city mayor will make more projects like this.

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Marikina Citizens' Factbook

"I encourage everyone to use - and treasure - the Marikina Citizens' Factbook. It will come in handy, especially when you need to avail of city goverment services. Be assured that such services will be delivered promptly, courteously, and professionally - Marikenos deserve nothing less." - Ma. Lourdes C. Fernando / City Mayor

"This factbook is indeed an invaluable reference Marikenos should use to the fullest. it is a concrete reminder of the city goverment's unwavering concern for their welfare." - Marion S. Andres, MD / City Vice Mayor

"This factbook is yet another proof of the city goverment's commitment toward transparency and disclosure of relevant information to our people. The people's right to know and be informed about the workings of the city goverment is definitely well served." - Del R. De Guzman / Congressman

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Bluewave Mall

Marquinton Mall aka. Bluewave Mall is the newest mall in the City of Marikina. It can be found right in the heart of the city.

It is a great place to eat especially with your friends and family. Famous classy establishments and also fine-dining restaurants like Super Bowl of China, Jollibee, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Starbuck's Coffee, Shakey's, Pancake House, Gerry's Grill, Tapa King, and Kitaro are just some of the choices. Whether you're in the mood for Japanese, Chinese, European, American or Filipino, you can have everything in Bluewave Mall. Four state-of-the-art cinemas can be found on the top floor where you can eat and watch a movie.

Bluewave Mall truly has gone a long way since its opening on 2005. It has opened another branch this year and it's just right across the street. This time it has Robinson's Supermarket.  So locals can easily buy food and things for their family, right within the vicinity of Marikina.

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The Amphitheater

Amphitheater is mostly visited by families, friends, and couples, on weekends. It is located right in front of the Riverbank Mall in Barangka. A favorite spot for music concerts, cultural shows, sports and other family activities. It faces the city river and the other city favorite, the Gazebo.

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Nangka Elementary School

Students of Nangka Elementary School are back to school once more. It was a cloudy morning and there was nothing much to do in school but to catch up with the lessons which they have missed. They've got a rough week ahead of them, hoping that they can keep up with their teachers.

To get to Nangka Elementary School, you can take a bus, a jeep, or an FX bound to either Sandigang Bayan, San Mateo or Montalban. Get off the vehicle before it reaches the bridge connecting Nangka and Banaba, San Mateo, Rizal.

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Directions: Marikina City

Marikina City is now very accessible.  You may ride a jeep, an FX or the train to get here.  This post was created to help those people who are trying to find their ways to get to our city.  We hope that you will find this post helpful and informative. If you need directions how to get to a specific barangay, you may click here.

If you're coming from NLEX: Just ride a bus bound to either Baclaran, Ayala, or Alabang. Look for buses with "Cubao-Ibabaw" signage. Tell the driver to drop you off to Aurora Cubao. You can also ride the MRT train. Just get a pass for Cubao/Araneta Station and ask where Aurora Blvd. is. Along Aurora Blvd. look for FX or jeeps going to either Calumpang, Parang Fortune, or SSS Village. They will all take you to Marikina landmarks like the Riverbank Mall, Riverpark, Marikina City proper, Sports Complex and the Marquinton Mall aka Blue Wave Mall.

You can also ride either a Montalban jeep or San Mateo bus, but they will not pass by Riverbank Mall and Riverpark. They will both take the Marcos Highway-A Tuazon route, leading you to other landmark like SM Marikina and Sta. Lucia East Mall. They will also take you to Marquiton Mall.

If you're coming from SLEX: Just ride a bus bound to either Monumento, Fairview, Novaliches or SM North. Look for buses with "Cubao-Ibabaw" signage. Tell the driver to drop you off to Aurora Cubao. You can also ride the MRT train. Just get a pass for Cubao/Araneta Station and ask where Aurora Blvd. is. Along Aurora Blvd. look for FX or jeeps going to either Calumpang, Parang Fortune, or SSS Village. They will all take you to Marikina landmarks like the Riverbank Mall, Riverpark, Marikina City proper, Sports Complex and the Marquinton Mall aka Blue Wave Mall.

You can also ride either a Montalban jeep or San Mateo bus, but they will not pass by Riverbank Mall and Riverpark. They will both take the Marcos Highway-A Tuazon route, leading you to other landmark like SM Marikina and Sta. Lucia East Mall. They will also take you to Marquiton Mall.

If you're coming from Manila: Marikina City is now very accessible for people coming from Manila, especially now that LRT2 train's construction has been completed. You can take the LRT2 train and get a pass for either Cubao/Araneta or Katipunan stations. From any of the two stations, look for FX or jeeps going to either Calumpang, Parang Fortune or SSS Village. They will all take you to Marikina landmarks like the Riverbank Mall, Riverpark, Marikina City proper, Sports Complex and the Marquinton Mall aka Blue Wave Mall.

You can also ride either a Montalban jeep or San Mateo bus, but they will not pass by Riverbank Mall and Riverpark. They will both take the Marcos Highway-A Tuazon route, leading you to other landmark like SM Marikina and Sta. Lucia East Mall. They will also take you to Marquiton Mall.

Approximate Fare Rates:

• MRT Taft to Cubao Station: P24.00
• MRT North Avenue to Cubao Station: P16.00
• LRT2 Recto to Katipunan Station: P15.00-16.00
• LRT2 Recto to Cubao Station: P12.00-13.00
• Jeep Recto to Cubao: P14.00-16.00
• Jeep Cubao to Marikina City Proper P14.00-16.00
• FX Cubao to Marikina City Proper: P25.00-35.00

Note: The posted fare above is just an approximate.  Fare might change without prior notice. These are the current/approximate fare rates as of 12/26/2015.

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The Shoe Museum

Established in 1998, the Shoe Museum showcases about 800 pairs of shoes that once belonged to former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, and also more from other famous and prominent people that have molded our history. The building where the museum now stands used to be an arsenal (storage room for arms and military equipment) during the Spanish period. It was also the detention cell for General Macario Sakay, one of the leaders of the Katipunan. After World War II, the prominent Tuazon Family used the building as a rice mill.

The Shoe Museum is located along JP Rizal St., San Roque. It is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 8am until 5pm, with phone number 430-9735. Entrance fee is P20.

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By the Window

An old woman from Sta. Elena was talking to herself by the window. She sounded like she was arguing with someone, whoever that is.

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Estela's Goto

You are not from Marikina if you haven't tried Estela's Goto, located at #478 Villalon Street, Sto. Nino.  Their goto is the best one that I've had so far and it only costs P15 per order. You should also try their fried lumpia, fresh lumpia na hubad and also tokwa't baboy. You will have a full stomach for only P50 or less.

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Goodbye Chedeng, Goodbye Dodong

People of Barangay Tumana are still busy moving on with their lives after Chedeng has left the country, while Dodong is still currently spotted in Batanes area.

This photo was taken in Tumana River. A man was trying to catch fish, taking advantage while the water current in the river was still strong. This gave him the chance to get a good catch for today.  Chedeng and Dodong had killed two, while 53,000 people were affected.

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Cityhood Park

You will find this monument when you are passing by the city's Sports Park in Sto. Nino. This is called the Cityhood Park, and it symbolizes the continuing saga of the Marikenos; the struggles and triumphs of their forebears, their new-found dynamism in transforming their community and their resolve to create a stronger future.

This park is highlighted by a 12-meter concrete monument, featuring a gigantic, left-handed clock and the twelve windows from which hang carillon or Italian bells that chime nationalistic music.

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World of Butterflies

World of Butterflies has improved a lot since it first opened on the 25th of July, 2004. It is the home to hundreds of butterflies of different species. This place  is highly recommended to school children, families and even the young at heart. Visit them at Champagnat St, corner General Ordonez St, Marikina Height; 941-3747

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Welcome to the Marikeno Blog

Welcome to Marikeno Blog. This blog is based on the Marikina Citizens' Factbook, released in 2007. Inspired by its photographs and informative content, the owner of this blog decided to make an adaptation of the book and turn it into a blog. Photos and videos used in this blog were taken by himself, and some of the articles written were from that book.

If you know someone from Marikina that is interesting or if you know a beautiful house or a nice garden within the city, or maybe if you think you should be featured in this blog, please let us know. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions by clicking on the "comment" link located under this post.

If you are into photography, videography, writing, poetry, painting, anything artistic, that you think will contribute to this blog, you can become a Marikeno Correspondent in your own barangay. You can take pictures, shoot videos and create a painting about Marikina and have them featured here. Email us a letter explaining why you want to join us and please also send us your resume at info@marikeno.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please support the Marikeno blog.

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