Make It Marikina December 2015 Issue

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Vol. 5, No. 3 DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE

In this issue:Make eat MarikinaBacon Ave.

Grissinis RistoranteCozyNero

Binibining Marikit 2015Year-End Concert

Qualitylife beginswith quality

education:Our Lady of PerpetualSuccor CollegeInfant Jesus Academy

Marikina CityhoodCelebration

Barangay Bits:Barangay San RoqueBarangay MarikinaHeights


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Message from the Mayor

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Paul Edward P. Sison

Editor-in-Chief

James Paul C. Agulay

Managing Editor

Maria Lourdes Navarro

Associate Editor

Adelson M. Genito

Layout Artist/Writer/Photographer/

Researcher

Charlie Priela, Carmela

Salazar, Carlo Catibes, Niko

Budiongan, Jorrel Carrera,Irish Cristine Isip, Iris Banawis,

Walter Bollozos

Contributors

Rhyan Quilapio

Circulation Manager

Randie Esteves

Marjun Fadriquela

Clarence Paul Laureano

Gilbert Lobis

Oliver U. MahumocGerry Tanaya

Salvador A. Narra

Circulation

Atty. Florella Almarez

Legal Consultant

Make it Marikina is publishedby the Public Information Office,City Government of Marikina, 2/FMarikina City Hall, Shoe Avenue,

Barangay Sta. Elena, Marikina City

[email protected],[email protected]

Website: www.marikina.gov.ph

Telefax: (02) 646 - 6451

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DEL R. DE GUZMANCity Mayor

GREETINGS FOR A BOUNTIFUL 2016

The New Year ushers in new beginnings, fresh starts,resolutions for meaningful changes, reafrmations of abetter life and promises for a brighter future. These are theusual connotations attributed to a transition to anotheryear added to our lives. It pays to take note that indeed,we should be optimistically looking forward to another365 days that should signicantly surpass the outcome of

the days past.

I am one with all Marikeos in wishing for a better yearahead. I therefore call for greater unity of purpose andunanimity in aspirations, and invoke the help of Divine

Providence towards achieving our dreams for a moreresilient, progressive, greener and more inclusive city.I believe the fundamentals are in place; we just haveto build on them with all stakeholders actively andcommittedly participating.

Surely, there are huge challenges ahead but substantialopportunities likewise abound. We were steadfast anddriven in pushing our people-oriented agship programs

and development agenda. In all humility, I believe thereare substantial gains and that we are on the right track,yet we need to do more. This is where our direction must

be focused continuity of what we started, persistence ofefforts already gaining traction thus requiring more timeand shared endeavors to gain more grounds.

I believe we have an environment more conduciveto projects and programs now deeply rooted in fertilegrounds. Let us all act more purposely, forge more jointundertakings, move more vigorously and collectively aspireto achieve far greater returns in 2016 onwards.

As they say, on the road to success, the rule is to alwayslook ahead, infused with clarity of purpose and imbuedwith unrestrained positivity. As we journey together,through thick and thin, we must be rm in our resolve to

reach our destination -- a prosperous Marikina we all loveand care for.


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CONTENTS

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Bacon Ave. /Cozynero by Pineros/Grissinis Ristorante

Binibining Marikit

Citiyhood Anniversary

Our Lady of PerpetualSuccor Coillege/Infant Jesus Academy

Marikina RoadNetworks

Book Museum

Brgy San Roque/Brgy MarikinaHeights

Marikina Hotel

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Editors NoteThe best of both worlds! Thats what Marikina offers its

residents, businesses, and visitors. Rustic. Yet endowed withmodern conveniences. It has the rural charm of ones hometownbut with the best of what a city offers.

But what really sets Marikina apart from other cities in MetroManila are its people. Disciplined. Resilient. Industrious.

So, welcome to Marikina!If you are a new resident, new investor, or a rst-time visitor

savor the experience that only Marikina can offer. Cleansurroundings. Walkable sidewalks. Be at the receiving end ofefcient and reliable service. A slow-paced quality of life like no

other!Welcome to Marikina!For those who have called the Shoe Capital home for the

past years there will always be something new to discover.So stray from the beaten path. Get out of your comfort zones.See Marikina from a different set of eyes and delight in its newofferings.

We hope that our city government continues to provide theright atmosphere and level playing eld for communities to

ourish, for commerce to thrive, and for people to have fun and

enjoy themselves.

The CoverA photograph taken by Char-

e Priela, the cover, a play-round in front San Roquelementary School, is one ofhe many playgrounds foundn Marikina City.

Paul Edward P. Sison Marikina-YeongoFriendship park


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With a relaxing atmosphereemergent from a spaciousand comfortable diningarea, and heartwarmingcuisine from a menu ofEastern and Western fusion,one will realize that thename CozyNero is likewisea dining experience.The brainchild of a group offriends, the establishmentwas born out of thedesire to have a coffeeshop nearby. Later on, it

developed and progressedinto one of the must-go-to food destinations inMarikina. It opened its doorto the public on November25, 2015.CozyNeros presents acarte of mouthwateringeats served in generousportions. Ranging frombreakfast, appetizers,pastas, and main coursesamong other, the restaurantis one of the upcomingnames in Marikinas food

scenery.

So its one of those dayswhen you drag yourself, getinto your car, and head on tothe car wash. As you drivealong, you cant help but thinkof how to kill boredom whileyou wait for the attendantsto nish giving your ride agood bath. Youve conditionedyourself - its the usual, so-so,mediocre car wash day.

Until the unexpectedhappens, that is.Having parked your car under

the roof of the spacious showerroom for your wheeled friend,you catch a glimpse of a setof tables and chairs, all setup nicely in such a way thatit reminds you of a Sundaybarbeque party in the backyard,or a scene from the movie Fastand the Furious. You get outof your car and approach theplace to have a better look.

GOLLY GEE WILIKERS!YOUVE FOUND BACONBacon Ave., that is!Bacon Ave. is a food

destination hidden at 146Gen. Ordoez, Rancho IV WConcepcion Dos, Marikinawhere our favorite avorfcrispy, smokey slice of mein all its glory, is celebrateas the main star. You can

bacon in almost everythinlisted in their menu. Fromtheir Juicy Lucy burger, toPapa Jals Overload heceven in their sans rivals gbacon! Then of course, thethe savory ribs and the gool Grandmas Chicken CorBleu among other scrumpchows served in the placethem with refreshing bevesuch as their House BlendIced Tea, Ice Coffee, MangShake, Watermelon Shake

Their version of ChickenTeriyaki is a tasty tenderchicken blanketed in azesty, savory, slightly-sweet and salty saucetopped with surprisinglymild favored bean-sprouts. Meanwhile,their Seafood Marinarais a blend of delicateocean favors comingfrom the squid andmussels in a sweet, sour,savory, tomato sauce

spread over an al dentelinguini and garnishedwith parmesan cheeseand olives.Something healthy isalways welcome as

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trawberry Milkshake andll denitely leave with ansual yet satisfying car washerience.ut theres more to Bacon. than just the food.tors can likewise enjoyying board games withr family or friends whilst

y wait for time to pass by.er all, bonding with family

ne of the reasons why theners decided to setup shopde the car wash. That 15utes you spend with yourily, your kid, according toon Ave. co-owner Michaelciano, might already be a

morable moment in theirs.pen daily from 10:00 a.m. to

00 p.m., Bacon Ave. can seatpersons.tudents can also avail ofr student meal promo.

Italian, next to Filipino cookery,holds a special place in thehearts (and bellies) of manyFilipinos. Birthday parties(oftentimes childrens) andother celebrations wouldprobably not be completewithout one present -particularly pasta.In Marikina, a new gatewayto Italian cuisine has opened

recently. A very much-welcomed addition to theMarikina dining experience,Grissinis Ristorantes menuare made from the freshestof ingredients from itshandmade noodles, pizzadough, to its self-grown herbs- as every authentic Italiancookery should be.

Munch on their QuatroFormaggio - a light, crunchypizza topped with 4 differentkinds of cheese namelygorgonzola, parmesan,mozzarella, cream cheeseor try their Pasta Nerro,a gorgeous looking pastawhose noodles have beeninfused with squid ink. Ifyou want variation, theresa lot going on every bitefrom their Capriciosapizza. Topped with Italiansausage, pepperoni, olives,mushroom, bacon, bellpepper, Onions, anchovies,capers, mozzarella, andparmesan cheese, this pizzais a harmonized commotionof avors.

Their Spaghetti Maremonteis a celebration ofvarious seafood avors

complemented by a lightlysour sauce made from freshtomato. It also comes witha hint of spiciness from thechili akes.

Ossobuco Milanese is simplysucculent. Tender braisedbeef shanks garnishedwith Gremolata and pairedwith creamy, milky RisottoMilanese with vegetables onthe side are served in oneplatter.

Delectable pastries areavailable here as well werethe best seller, a moist sliceof pastry with a sweet andchocolaty explosion at everybite known as ChocolateCaramel cake takes thespotlight.Conveniently located at Lot3, B4, Mayor Gil FernandoAve., Sto. Nio, Marikina City,Grissinis is opened daily from11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Fifteen lovely ladies outof 60 Binibining Marikitaspirants made it to thecoronation night held onDecember 3, 2015 at thePlenary Hall of MarikinaConvention Center.

Alec Sison, MiraDe Guzman, PatriciaMacariola, Maureen Biaca,Sherina Anne Torres,Angelyn Dizon, AlitaAnlei Tupaz, AngelicaReyes, Julia Real, Tracy

Amorato, Rosell Vytiaco,Irish Isip, Lyka Dela Cruz,

and Gheannie Cruz tookon the center stagewith breathtaking grace,beauty, and intelligence.

Of the fteen nalists,

Alita Anlei Tupaz, LykaDela Cruz, and Rosell

Vytiaco shone thebrightest as they werecrowned BinibiningMarikit Kalikasan,Binibining MarikitTurismo, and BinibiningMarikit Sapatos,

respectively by the panelof judges comprised

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of distinguishedpersonalities namelyYvette Santiago(Binibining Pilipinas2014 Supranational),Mark Del Rosario (MisterPhilippine Universe2014), Marga Arenas-

Vargas (TV personality),Atty. Nad Bronce (Aces

and Queens mentor),Dr. Joey Luat (RejuvaSkin owner, cosmeticsurgeon from de losSantos Medical Center),and Mr. Perfecto Bernad

Jr. (JBECC Enterprisepresident, BostonianInternational Chamberof Commerce member).Each of the queensreceived PhP50,000 cashprize, while AngelicaReyes, Binibining Marikit

1st runner-up, and AlecSison, Binibining Marikit2nd runner-up, tookhome PhP20,000 andPhP10,000 cash prize,correspondingly.

Hosting the coronationnight were actor/commercial model, JoelMolina and ramp andprint ad model, Jessica

Jade Santos. PaoloBallesteros (also knownas Lola Tidora from Eat

Bulagas Kalyeseryesegment) graced theevent as a presentertogether with 2014Binibining Marikit ArieleBartolome.

Started in 2014, thepageant was initiated byKalahi Marikina, a socio-civic group that aimsto promote Marikinasculture, heritage, andtourism.


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Designer:James PaulStylist: Sancho BernardoFashion Associate: Allen ChenHMUA: Edward PascualPhotographer: Roj Miguel


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ANNIVERSARY


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tyd its 19thiversary lastThe gaietya wholea line up of

of thetheReleasing ofymbolizingof goodSafe and

munity,ndustry,odogram,mmunityenileehabilitationvedellnessg Resistant

Community, WorldClass Healthy City,Bike Capital of thePhilippines, WomensRights Protection,Dynamic Business-Friendly City, ImprovedMarket Facilities,Disaster Resilient andResponsive City, CollegeEducational AssistanceProgram, Climate ChangeAdaptation, MarikinaWatershed Rehabilitation,Innovative InfrastructureDevelopment,Strengthened LegislativeServices, and Seal ofGood Housekeeping.These good governancepillars are what thecity government ofMarikina strived for

over its past yearsas a city - reecting

its excellence andstrength over time asthe Shoe Capital ofthe Philippines.

A Thanksgiving Massat the ImmaculateConcepcion Church ledby Rev. Msgr. GenerosoMediarito waslikewise held as partof the anniversary.A Ceremonial Marchfrom the ImmaculateConcepcion followedafter with the

devotees havingtraversed DaangBakal,Shoe Avenue, to reachCityhood Park.The CeremonialReleasing of the 19balloons took placeafter the parade. Itlasted for 30 minutes,after which, a

thanksgiving breakfastwas held on the 4thoor of the Legislative

Building. Around10:30 a.m., a marchingband exhibition was

witnessed at theFreedom Park to capup the activities forthe morning. MMDABand, Knights ofCaloocan, and OneCainta Drum andBugle were amongthe bands thatparticipated in theexhibition.

As evening came,a talent contestentitled TalentadongMarikeo was held.Marikeos showcasedtheir unique talentsand skills during thecompetition. Contestwinners brought homea prize of PhP 20,000,

PhP 15,000, and PhP10,000 for the rst,

second, and thirdprice, respectively,along with a trophyeach.

The winners of thecontest were AmazingPyra (1st place),Junior FMD Extreme(2nd place), and Triple

J (3rd place).A reworks display

and mini-concert washeld at the CityhoodPark to cap the night.Guest artists Blue

Ketchup Band, LeoBruno, Daddy Allanfrom X-Factor, andBoys4Ever Boy Groupentertained theaudiences with liveperformances.


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OLOPSCOur Lady of Perpetual Succor College

Infant Jesus Academy Marikina, abasic educational college-preparatory

school for boys and girls, is committedto excellence and relevance in life-longlearning.

Named after the Holy Infant inthe Manger (the Baby Jesus), InfantJesus Academy was conceived byfounders Mrs. Consolacion Florentino-Mallonga and her husband, Dr. AlbertoT. Mallonga in December of 1978(Christmas season) in response to aneed for a co-educational school thatoffered excellent education to studentsfrom families of average means. It wasto serve as an alternative for familieswhich or parents who could not afford

to send their children to exclusiveschools but desired a comparablequality education for them.

In February 1980, IJA was formallyincorporated as a non-stock, non-prot corporation. The high schooldepartment opened in June of 1983. IJAis the rst co-educational institutionin Marikina (since 2005) to have beenaccredited and given the seal ofexcellence by the Philippine AccreditingAssociation of Schools, Colleges andUniversities (PAASCU, Levels 1 & 2). Itwas also admitted as a member of the

Catholic Educational Association ofthe Philippines (CEAP) in 2006. In the

same year, IJA underwent a certicationprogram conducted by the Fund forAssistance to Private Education (FAPE),which, under the Education ServiceContracting (ESC) of the GovernmentAssistance to Students and Teachersin Private Education (GASTPE)program, enabled the school to securetuition subsidies for its high schoolstudents. The schools participationin this program likewise providedtraining opportunities for teachers andadministrators that ultimately benetedthe students.

IJA administrators ensure that

academic and support programs,activities, and policies of the schoolcontribute to the attainment of itsvision and mission, Infant JesusAcademy, a basic educational college-preparatory school for boys and girls, iscommitted to excellence and relevancein life-long learning. Emphasizing aconstructivist perspective of learning(learners construct knowledge forthemselves based on their experienceof the world, and construct meaning asthey learn individually and as a learningcommunity), teachers endeavor to make

classroom instruction challenging amore attuned to the experiences of

students. This method enables studto relate their experiences with thenew knowledge and skills they willacquire through their lessons. Teachoften seek ways to enable learnersto apply their knowledge to practicareal-life situations that they mayencounter. Students are also taughthow to work effectively both in groand independently, and to learn howand where to source out informatioand other resources they need tocomplete tasks. They are encourageand prepared to gain admission toprestigious universities and college

The Guidance Ofce in all campusefacilitates the students applicationfor admission to the University of thPhilippines, the Ateneo de Manila,and other renowned universities.IJA likewise takes pride in inspiringdiscipline among its students. Whetit be academic discipline, orderlinesknowing how to behave properly inschool, at home, or in public, listeniattentively and actively among otheforms of discipline, IJA acknowledgthat these are important details ina students life that will help them

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Brngaybits

Barangay MarikinaHeights was agrazing and pastureland during the earlytimes until it becamea vital militarydefense locationduring World War II.A network of tunnelswas built in the area

by the Japaneseforces for variouspurposes such asan easy access totheir airelds known

among the residentsas Paliparan.It was also thetraining ground forFilipino soldiers

who were deployedin the Korean War.A friendship parksymbolizing thestrong friendshipbetween MarikinaCity and YeongdoDistrict in Busan,South Korea, wasinaugurated in

the barangay onNovember 3, 2013.Nowadays, BarangayMarikina Heights is apeaceful residentialcommunity brimmingwith beautifulhouses, parks, nature,and tranquility.

o. of Registered Business

Establishments:

15,064No. of Registered Shoe

Manufacturers:

185

No. of Registered Banks:

82No. of Registered Slipper

Shops:

21otal No. of Firms involved

in Sales:

7,489

otal No. of Firms involvedin Eateries:


in Services:

2,997otal No. of Firms involved

in Amusement:


in Manufacturing:

482

otal No. of Properties for

Lease:

2,597

Barangay Marikina Heights

Barangay San Roque

Butiki Park (San R

Marikina-Yeongdo Friendship Park (Marikina Heigh

Barangay San Roquewas named after SanRoque (fondly knownas Tata Roque), thePatron Saint of theBarangay.During the early

times, it waspredominantly usedas an agriculturalland for vegetablefarming as it was justlocated just besidethe Marikina River

and teeming withwildlife as well.San Roque pridesitself as having aclean and peacefulcommunity.The Butiki Park and

the rows of stallsselling deliciousputos and otherkakanins are someof the most visitedplaces in thebarangay.


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294 travels 76local provinces, 218international - this is

what probably startedThe Book Museum CumEthnology Center.The museum is anine hundred square-metered lot that housesinteresting nds from

Atty. Dominador D.Buhains journey insideand out of the country.Fascinating artifacts

such as the worldssmallest book - 3.3 mmx 3.3 mm, around the

size of a thumbnail (aspecial magnifying glassis needed to read itscontents) interestingbooks, magazines, diaries,and more can be seen inthe Book Museum.Well-preserved andprecious artifacts fromthe rich culture ofthe Cordillera Region

and some hailstonesfrom Mindanao, on theotherhand, can be seen

the Ethnology Center.Meanwhile, snacks,coffee, tea, and otherrefreshments are serveat the James Dean DineAs any museum practicno photography insidethe Book and Ethnologymuseums would beallowed.

For more information, call (02) 570-4449 or e-mail [email protected] Book Museum Cum EthnologyCenter is located at 127 Dao St.,Marikina Heights, Marikina City.


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