About Us

Welcome to Marikeño. Marikeño is inspired by the Marikina Citizens' Factbook, first published in 2007. Moved by the book’s rich information and captivating photographs, the author created this website as a digital adaptation to help showcase the city of Marikina. All of the photos and videos featured on this website were personally taken by the author, while selected articles and historical information are sourced from the Factbook with proper acknowledgment.

Conceptualized in mid-2006 and founded in 2007, Marikeño was created by Wencel Angeles, a proud Marikeño born and raised in Marikina City. His vision was simple: to promote tourism and highlight the many attractions and unique qualities of his hometown.

While Marikina may be known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, the city offers so much more. It is home to museums, parks, heritage sites, scenic riverbanks, clean and organized streets, a vibrant culture, and a thriving food scene. Above all, Marikina is defined by its people as warm, respectful, resilient, and community-oriented. These are the qualities that make Wencel proud to call himself a Marikeño.

Many visitors are surprised to discover how much Marikina has to offer. In fact, a single day is often not enough to fully experience everything the city has to share.

Come and discover Marikina City through the eyes of a Marikeño.

Visit our website and follow us on Facebook for updates, stories, and daily Marikeño posts. For inquiries, you may email us at info@marikeno.com.