Marikina's River Carabaos
by Jhaypee Guia on July 19, 2012From stories and accounts of the old owners, the Marikina City Government traced the old carabao trail which was the regular route taken from their owners' homes to the fields and vice versa. About 28 stone-built carabaos were placed in the path along the riverbanks of Kalumpang serving as an attraction and as a marker of the once scenic and abundant Marikina farmland.
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Vicinity of Jesus Dela Peña Chapel
by Jane Dacumos on July 19, 2012Declared a national shrine by the National Historical Commission, the Jesus Dela Peña Chapel was built by the Jesuits on April 16, 1930 and the first church in Marikina. The city was once been called Jesus Dela Peña in honor of the Infant Child Jesus.
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Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
by Jhaypee Guia on July 19, 2012Also known as OLA Church, this Spanish-era church is located along J. P. Rizal Street in Santa Elena. The church was started by the Augustinians in 1687 and was finished in 1690. On October 21, 1791, the whole parish was consecrated under the Marian title, Nuestra Sra. Delos Desamparados (Our Lady of the Abandoned), the second oldest parish in the Philippines.
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Marikina River Park
by Jane Dacumos on July 19, 2012It is the most awarded river in the Hall of Fame awardees for the Cleanest Inland Body of Water in the Philippines. Marikina River Park is a popular camping site, picnic grounds and recreational park, such as concrete jogging and bike lanes, benches and skating rink.
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Witness the Importance of Family and Tradition in Ka-Angkan Festival
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012Ka-angkan Festival is a week-long celebration of kinship and solidarity among Marikeños. The theme of the festival is always “Ka-angkan Ko, Mabuting Tao” (My clan member is a good person), which promotes the values and good qualities of the Marikeños. It started in the year 1999.
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