Inside Marikina

Relief goods waiting to be distributed

Migs — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:36:00 +0000

Saw a post over at OffBeat Mail that there are still relief goods that has not yet been distributed in Marikina. My sources in Metro Manila had informed me that a big building at the back of the Marikina City Hall are still bursting with relief goods. This can be seen from outside by any passers-by [...]

Rebuilding Marikina: Stadium houses families in Tents

Migs — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +0000

I passed by the Marikina Sports center and saw some tents in the middle of the oval field. I though there were campers housing rescue personnel that are helping out in the rehabilitation of Marikina City. But a closer look revealed that they were tents that is used by Marikenyos homeless left homeless by Typhoon Ondoy. [...]

Marikina City Live Help – online chat

Migs — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:36:00 +0000

The Marikina City Government has made a new way of making it easy for us to communicate with them whenever you need help. You can now use Marikina Live Help chat. Just log on to the official Marikina City website. I hope someone will man this chat during emergencies. Any feedback from you my dear [...]

Rebuilding Marikina: Riverbanks Mall reopens on October 31

Migs — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Another establishment that was hardly hit by Typhoon Ondoy and submerged in Floodwaters was the Riverbanks Mall part of the many establishments within the Riverbanks Center. Though there were not much to see inside but damaged stalls, ceilings and floors, they are letting people inside the mall. More pictures after the break. Here’s a look [...]

Bagsik ni Ondoy Photo exhibit in Marikina

Migs — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:15:00 +0000

The Marikina Digital Photographers Club is holding a Photo Exhibit at the Cyberzone area of SM Marikina. The exhibit, which started last October 26 and will run until November 2, is showcasing pictures taken by MDPC club members and SM Employees. I’ve also taken some pictures using my Nokia N82 and I’ve posted some here in Inside [...]

Rebuilding Marikina: Garbage collection

Migs — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Until now, there are still places in Marikina City where there are still piles of garbage that has not yet been collected. Like what I posted earlier, I even saw garbage still piled along our street. We had to ask for the help of our uncle from the Quezon City Engineering Department to [...]

Rebuilding Marikina: MMDA personnel deployed in Marikina

Migs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel have been deployed in Marikina even after the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy to help rebuild the city. I saw a lot of MMDA vehicles in Marikina. From loaders, trucks, to repair vans and motorcycles. Thanks to the MMDA Chairman which is also a Marikenyo for the help. Most of [...]

Rebuilding Marikina: Marikina Amphitheater

Migs — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:16:00 +0000

The Marikina Amphitheater was heavily damaged by typhoon Ondoy. What was once a favorite hang out of friends, families, and staging of entertainment activities like concerts and other shows now seems to have been reverted back to its pre-developed look. Meanwhile, below is a picture of the Marikina Amphitheater before Typhoon Ondoy But I’m sure [...]

REGISTER to VOTE

Migs — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000

The clock is winding down to the last few days of voter registration for the 2010 National elections. For those of you who are not yet registered, you only have until October 31, 2009 to do so. Pic from source And so Inside Marikina is encouraging you to go to the Marikina City Comelec office and register. [...]

P15.00 for Old movies at SM Cinema

Migs — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:06:25 +0000

SM Cinemas are showing old movies that you’ve might missed or would love to watch again in the big screen. But for less than the original price. How much? P15.00! No kidding. Well its supposed to be P10.00 but the additional P5.00 is for the amusement tax. Yeah even old films get taxed. This promo will run [...]