Does anyone know who created the statue? When I was young, I thought it was made by the same person behind the ship-like restaurant next to it—sort of as an anchor for it. Or was it really intended to be a historical landmark? I might get flak for this, but I personally don’t like it. I think it could have been made with better craftsmanship.
Hi! Looking for fellow Marikenyos who are passionate about making our city more walkable, safer, and overall more livable.
I’m planning to start a small project where I go around Marikina and rate streets based on walkability—like sidewalk width, smoothness, obstructions, and PWD-friendliness—then share everything on a dedicated page.
I’ve talked to a few people already, but I’m also hoping to find others who are already aligned with this goal.
If you’re interested, comment here or send me a DM—I’d love to connect!
P.S. Not affiliated with any political group—just a concerned citizen who wants to help keep our city thriving.
Hello! what's your favorite photos of the city during the pandemic? Mine's above :)
Nag Google Street View ako sa Marikina and it's so frustrating to see yung mga streets littered ng mga sasakyan. I did some research about parking rules, pero I found nothing comprehensive. Anyone na maalam dito?
Hello guys, we'll be holding our first group discussion later at 6PM via TG about possible initiatives to help improve our city. You can shoot me a direct message to join. or you can comment here so I can reach out to you personally. Thank you!
Hello! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes a city actually feel good to live in—not just functional, but comfortable, safe, and enjoyable day-to-day.
Things like:
I don’t really have a fixed “plan” yet, but I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a small, informal group where people can just talk about these things and see if we can turn some ideas into something real—maybe even start small, like one street or one area.
Nothing formal yet, just trying to find people who also think about this stuff and want to explore ideas together.
If you’re from Marikina (or nearby) and this sounds interesting, would love to hear your thoughts 🙂
Marikina is already one of the more livable cities in Metro Manila, but I’m curious—what else do you think can make it even better?
This could be in terms of policy, infrastructure, or community spaces.
For me, I’d love to see the creation of an arts precinct—a dedicated area with galleries where Marikeño artists can showcase their work, plus public art installations, creative co-working spaces, and maybe even regular art events. I feel like places like Teatro Marikina could be a good starting point for that kind of cultural hub.
Another big one is a real bike network—not just painted lanes, but something safe, continuous, and actually usable across the whole city.
We can dream, right? Curious to hear your ideas.