Marikina Life

OLOPS COLLEGE is now accepting student applicants for SY 2012-2013

2012-01-26T18:22:00.000+08:00

OLOPS COLLEGE is now accepting student applicants for SY 2012-2013. Entrance examination will be on January 28,2012. For more inquiries please call the Registrar at 997-2556 or check their website at www.olopsc.edu.ph

Jeepneys of Marikina

2012-01-26T18:09:00.002+08:00

Here's a collection of photos of different jeepneys in the Marikina route.

Bourne Legacy To Start Shooting at Marikina Public Market Tomorrow

2012-01-25T22:42:00.000+08:00

The international movie "Bourne Legacy" is rumored to start shooting scenes from the Marikina Public Market, known as Marikina Market Mall, or to Marikenos as "Palengke sa Bayan." The shoot is rumored to take place across Mercury Drugstore along W Paz where the fruit and meat section of the public market is located. The original date publicly mentioned is that the movie crew will start

Photo: Huge Christmas Tree at Marikina Riverbanks

2011-12-04T22:02:00.001+08:00

The huge Christmas tree at Marikina Riverbanks Center in between Riverbanks Mall and Renassisance Convention Center

Pacquiao-Marquez Pay-Per-View at OLOPSC Gym on Nov. 23

2011-10-14T17:07:00.002+08:00

If you want to watch the Pacquiao-Marquez fight on a big screen while feeling the enthusiasm and cheers of fellow boxing fanatics, then come and watch the Pacquiao-Marquez fight, live via pay-per-view at the OLOPSC Gym on Nov. 23 at 8:00am. Tickets are available at Cashier Window 3 for Php300.

Classes in Marikina Suspended for Sept. 28, 2011

2011-09-27T20:13:00.000+08:00

The Department of Education, through their Official twitter account @DepEd_PH announced earlier that classes will remain suspended in Marikina City, Malabon & Navotas tomorrow, Sept 28. As of Sept. 27, 2011 7:00pm, Marikina River's water level has surpassed the 17 meter mark due to rains caused by Typhoon Pedring. Residents in low lying areas areas are advised to move to higher ground or

Marikina Attempts to Break World Record For Most Number of Circumcisions

2011-04-30T23:25:00.000+08:00

Marikina is holding a "Tule Party" (Circumcision Party) on May 7, 2011 in hope of capturing the World Record title for the most number of Circumcisions. All boys aged 12 and up are invited to join the event by going to the Marikina Sports Center. This is a free event by the Marikina City Government on May 7, 2011 from 7am to 5pm. Marikina City officials estimates around 1,500 boys to attend

The Great Easter Bunny Hunt at SM City Marikina

2011-04-23T19:24:00.000+08:00

A bouncing Easter Sunday will come as E-Bunnies Search Hunt Promo jump on you bringing great surprises and rewards that certainly you can't skip to. Leap home the gifts! Hop your way to SM City Marikina Cyberzone Event Area this Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 10am! There are no purchase requirements. All the participant has to do is go to the Cyberzone Event area and guess the correct number

Upcoming Fun Run Events in Marikina City

2011-04-20T11:18:00.002+08:00

For the past few years, running has become a popular event where people of all ages join. Thousands of participants make each run a much more fun and exciting experience. Common running grounds include Bonifacio High Street, Mall of Asia Grounds, Nuvali and Roxas Blvd. Common distances are 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K (half marathon). If you're interested in joining running events in Marikina, check

Parts of Marikina Go Waterless On April 20-21, 2011

2011-04-19T11:56:00.000+08:00

Some parts of Marikina City will experience 8 hour water interruptions on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 and Thursday, April 21, 2011 as Manila Water will undergo a series of service upgrades. Daang Bakal (Bagong Silang) corner Bantayog Streets, Concepcion Uno and Japan St., Nangka will be waterless from April 20, 10 p.m. to April 21 6 a.m. Residents of the affected areas are advised to store water

Selected Vehicle Emission Testing Centers Closed & Suspended

2011-01-17T06:00:00.001+08:00

A.M. Pacleb Enterprises The Land Transportation Office ordered the closure of eight vehicle emission testing centers and the suspension of twelve vehicle emission testing centers. Three of them are located The closure is due to issuing fake emission test certificates while the suspension is due to various procedural violations in the conduct of their business. Three emission testing centers

Happy 2011 Marikina !

2011-01-01T08:16:00.000+08:00

Here's a video from the 2010 Year-End Fireworks Display at the Marikina Sports Center in Marikina City last December 30, 2010. Happy New Year to all Marikenos from www.marikinalife.com . May our 2011 be filled with success, happiness and blessings.

Photo: Gigantic Christmas Tree

2010-12-06T23:38:00.000+08:00

Aside from the huge floating Christmas tree at Riverpark, there's also a huge Christmas tree near Riverbend Hotel and Riverbanks Park resembling a giant party hat.

Hap Chan Tea House Now Open

2010-11-14T23:08:00.001+08:00

newly opened Hap Chan restaurant, Oct. 2010 A new branch of the popular Chinese restaurant chain Hap Chan opens in Marikina. The new branch, which opened last October is located at the ground floor of the newly built Sunrise Building along Gil Fernando Ave. Hap Chan started out as a small tea house in Manila and served only mami, lugao and dimsum. In 1999, Hap Chan began to expand and

Marikina Freedom Park Holds Free Viewing of Pacquiao vs. Margarito Fight

2010-11-14T20:00:00.001+08:00

Marikina residents who don't have access to cable pay-per-view or watch the boxing bout live in select cinemas were treated to a free live via satellite viewing at the Marikina Freedom Park. The city of Marikina setup 2 of its LED trucks in the front of City Hall for people to enjoy the match. The park, which could accommodate up to 3,000 people was opened to the public as early as 7 a.m.

Traffic Rerouting In Time for Undas

2010-10-29T13:35:00.000+08:00

In preparation for the thousands of people set to visit their departed loved ones at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, traffic rerouting will take into effect to avoid traffic buildup. Vehicles going to the Marikina proper will have to take eastbound lanes while vehicles going to the Loyola Memorial Park shall take westbound lanes and turn left to the western lanes of the plaza to Loyola.

Disco In Stilettos Ballroom Dance Party

2010-10-27T22:27:00.000+08:00

Put on your dancing shoes and be a part of Marikina's roster of the high elite society in "Disco In Stilettos" Ballroom Dance Party. This will be held on October 28, 2010 7:00pm at Sweet Madie's Cabin (42 Gen. Ordonez St. Marikina Heights) P500. per head includes entrance and dinner. For more details, call 466-2789 or 997-6614. View Larger Map

Marikina City Prepares for Typhoon Megi/Juan

2010-10-18T10:53:00.000+08:00

Typhoon Megi (local code name:Juan) is so far the strongest storm to hit the Philippines year. It is also currently being recorded as the 4th strongest typhoon to hit the planet. Signal No. 4 has been hoisted in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, with maximum winds of up to 225 kilometers per hour (140 mph) and gustiness of as much as 260 kilometers per hour. As early as now, city government

What Do You Like About Marikina ?

2010-10-07T08:44:00.000+08:00

Marikenyos and Marikenyas each have their own personal experiences they treasure from living in Marikina. For those who've visited Marikina, we'd like to hear your personal memorable experiences. Post what you remember when you visited the city of Marikina and why was it memorable. It may be a place, an event, a person or moment. Share with us your stories. We'd love to hear them.

The Changing of Marikina City's Colors

2010-09-29T06:14:00.010+08:00

I was walking along Marikina Sports Park last week when I notice the changes happening in the city.We have been under Mayor Marides Fernando for so long that I got used to the pink colors(my favorite by the way) that it took me a while for notice the changes.

SM City Marikina 3 Day Sale

2010-09-17T10:01:00.000+08:00

SM City Marikina is having a 3 day sale from Sept. 17 to 19, 2010. Find discounts of up to 50% on selected items mallwide. In addition, for every P500. purchase, you are entitled to a raffle tickets where 3 Deviant LED Tech LCD TVs are up for grabs. The redemption center is to the immediate right side from the main entrance. Also scattered around the main front area are several items for

Scheduled Brownouts for Marikina on September 6, 2010

2010-09-04T09:39:00.001+08:00

Certain areas in Barangays Malanday, Sto Nino & Calumpang will experience brownouts between 4pm to 5pm on September 6, 2010 as the Meralco Meli substation will undergo maintenance and repair. For a detailed list of areas affected, check the post below: MARIKINA CITY BETWEEN 4:00PM AND 5:00PM – THE WHOLE OF CIRCUITS MELI 12XB, 13XB, 17XB AND 18XB Portion of J. P. Rizal St. from Valentino Subd.

Photo: Vintage Cars in Marikina

2010-08-22T07:57:00.000+08:00

If you pass along Gil Fernando Ave., you'll surely notice these beautifully restored vintage cars in good condition (right across Planet Pizza)

Photo: Marikina Sports Park Corner

2010-08-03T22:12:00.000+08:00

the time centerpiece at the corner of Sumulong Highway and Shoe Ave.

Typhoon Basyang Leaves Casualties

2010-07-17T08:05:00.000+08:00

waterways due for dredging & unclogging Typhoon Basyang (international name Conson) landed on the Philippine area of responsibility early this week. Being the 2nd typhoon of the year, Basyang brought more winds than rain as winds of up to 95 kph were felt the strongest around Tuesday night till a couple hours past midnight in Metro Manila. Classes were suspended when signal no. 2 was raised