Rappler's latest stories on Marikina City
‘Common sense’ and speed shield Marikina City from the coronavirus
Marikina, a city of 450,000 residents, has one of the fastest reduction rates in cases. Mayor Marcy Teodoro says the city government simply did what public health experts advised: test, contain, and treat with speed.
People vs Pandemic: How these mayors’ priorities protected their communities
Rappler features local governments that have been ahead in responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Rappler Talk: Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro on empowering the people to fight COVID-19
How has the mayor of Marikina empowered his constituents to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay? How are they preparing for the 'new normal' in the weeks – or even years – to come?
10 feeding program volunteers released
The volunteers – 7 jeepney drivers, two teachers, and one community volunteer with Gabriela – are released a day after they were arrested while serving free meals in Marikina City on Labor Day
Marikina mayor orders release of 10 feeding program volunteers
Mayor Marcy Teodoro says the Marikina police 'overreacted' when it arrested members of the informal volunteer group Bayanihang Marikenyo at Marikenya
10 feeding program volunteers arrested in Marikina
(UPDATED) 'Hindi kasalanan ang magpakain,' the volunteers say
DOH accredits Marikina coronavirus testing facility – Mayor Teodoro
The Marikina Molecular Laboratory's license to operate comes more than a month after the city government and the Department of Health wrangled over several issues
Marikina to open coronavirus testing center sans DOH license
City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro says that the Department of Health (DOH) has dragged its feet in accrediting the Marikina COVID-19 Testing Center
DOH disapproves location of proposed Marikina virus test center
Marikina mayor says he is willing to abide by the DOH biosafety standards in building a new COVID-19 testing facility
Marikina to DOH: Don't just impose rules, be local government's partner
The Department of Health still would not allow the Marikina Molecular Laboratory to conduct coronavirus testings
Palarong Pambansa 2020 postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
Marikina City is set to host the Palarong Pambansa in May, but Mayor Marcy Teodoro postpones the multi-sport event
Soldier dead, 2 CIDG cops hurt in Marikina shootout
Police say the soldier fired at the policemen first
Marikina cop accused of murder, planting evidence in ‘EJK’ case
Corporal Herjonner Soller is sacked as an intelligence operative of the Marikina City Police unit and is placed in a holding unit, putting him on 'floating status'
Marcos Bridge in Marikina reopens in time for Undas
The bridge is retrofitted in order to ensure the safety of the public, says Public Works Secretary Mark Villar
40,000 kids in Marikina to get polio vaccine
Marikina deploys 59 vaccination teams, composed of various units of the city government, to reach the 40,000 target
As Marikina ‘EJK’ victim is buried, his community braces for war
Kim Lester Ramos is laid to rest on Sunday, October 13, followed by a motorcade calling for justice. His neighbors know he is innocent. They are prepared to fight back.
Victim plays dead: In Marikina, a new case of ‘extrajudicial killing’
A cop kills a construction worker in a Marikina subdivision. Police say he tried to snatch the cop's gun. A witness says he was murdered, shot point-blank at the back of his head.
Marikina hires longtime street cleaning volunteers as project-based workers
The 206 cleaners will now receive salaries instead of just allowances
Mr Panelo, this Marikina resident wakes up at 3 am to get to school
We ask Marikina residents to react to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo's no-transportation-crisis remark: ‘Ano’ng aga pa ba ang gagawin ko para hindi na ako ma-late? ’Yung ’di na ako matutulog?’
Marikina passes ordinance granting scholarship to aspiring doctors
Under the ordinance authored by Vice Mayor Marion Andres, himself a medical doctor, 5 scholars will be chosen every year starting academic year 2020-2021
Marikina cop shoots laborer in the head in alleged scuffle
Corporal Herjonner Soller claims Kim Ramos was drawing his own gun, so he had to act fast and shoot him
Marikina passes 'No Garage, No Building Permit' ordinance
While this ordinance has already been enacted in Marikina, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refiles the 'Proof of Parking' bill under the 18th Congress
New Marikina market will accommodate displaced vendors, says mayor
Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro also plans to provide decent places and microfinancing for sidewalk vendors and ambulant vendors from nearby cities and municipalities
Losing bet wants Marikina congresswoman Stella Quimbo disqualified
(UPDATED) The camp of Congresswoman Stella Quimbo says former ABS representative Eugene de Vera should 'move on and accept the will of the people of Marikina,' where Quimbo won almost 85% of the total votes
Marikina mayor fires traffic aide accused of raping a trainee
A medico-legal examination conducted by the Eastern Police District Crime Laboratory shows indications the 23-year-old victim was sexually abused
Vowing equality for all, Marikina signs anti-discrimination ordinance
'We want to be known as an inclusive community. We can only do that by recognizing everybody as all equal to each other,' says Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro
Marcos Bridge eastbound side closed for repairs starting May 4
The closure of the eastbound side of the Marcos Bridge in Marikina City will last for 4 months
Marikina police seize some P80,000 shabu from two suspects
A tip from an informant leads to the arrest Monday night in Tumana, Marikina
'Childish' Marikina mayor slammed for withholding funds for police
(UPDATED) Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro allegedly blocks fuel and ticketing funds from police after he was not informed about his police chief being promoted to another post
Family of 4 dies in Marikina City fire
Because their house was ringed by metal grills, there was no fire escape for the ill-fated family
24-year-old man found dead in Marikina
Police identify the victim as Francis de Leon. The incident is still under investigation.
Brother-in-law of Martin Diño arrested for selling shabu
Marikina police say the brother-in-law of the DILG undersecretary was selling shabu inside a house that was raided by authorities
Marikina City: Lessons on disaster preparedness
In Marikina, resiliency is defined as a partnership between the city government and the community. Check out how this is done in Markina City.
LOOK: Gerald Anderson scores 1st point in MPBL home debut
The celebrity baller's game may be all about defense, but don’t be so quick to dismiss his offensive skills
Most wanted man of Western Visayas nabbed in Marikina
Antonio Aquino, a native of Negros Occidental, is arrested after evading authorities for 14 years
Smart to upgrade cell sites in Marikina, Quezon City
This upgrade is expected to improve Smart's mobile data service, particularly long term evolution (LTE) and 3G, in the two cities
Solving Marikina City's problems through open innovation
Seven fellows or innovators from all over the world share their expertise to alleviate Marikina's problems
Guide to Marikina River's alarm level system
Marikina City has a 3 stage alarm level system for the Marikina River with corresponding actions to be taken per level
City hall experiences: The good and the bad
What are the most common experiences of taxpayers in Metro Manila while transacting with their respective city halls?
Ateneo teacher's shooting: Isolated case in peaceful Marikina village
Before the shooting of Emmanuel Jose Pavia there has not been any homicide or murder in Barangay Barangka since December 2014 according to Marikina police
Marikina City to organize 5th Summer Sports Camp
PRESS RELEASE: This summer sports program will offer free courses for 17 types of sports discipline including basketball volleyball and swimming
VLOG: Marikina's PWD trike gives hassle-free rides to disabled citizens
Compared to an ordinary tricycle Marikina’s recent innovation is more spacious to accommodate a passenger on a wheelchair
'We could have been Lorelie'
We must act for those she left behind and for those we could be leaving behind if things don t get any better
Cyclist's death spurs bike lanes movement
The shock and grief over the death of Lorelie Melevo a single mother of 2 turns to a force for action as supporters of bike lanes call for changes in the country
'Mauled' DZRH reporter to file charges vs Marikina cop
Broadcaster Edmar Estabillo meanwhile faces charges of simple disobedience direct assault and unjust vexation filed by SPO2 Manuel Laison
Marikina's mega shoe sale starts October 26
The festival’s launch will be held on Monday October 26 at 8 am during the program of the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Plaza de los Alcaldez
Marikina's responders train to extricate victims from car crashes
Barangay responders from Marikina City get training in vehicle extrication a month after a 10 wheeler truck rammed through a busy street killing two and injuring 16 others
2 dead, 16 injured in Marikina truck accident
UPDATED The 10 wheeler truck rams through vehicles and pedestrian along the busy A Bonifacio Avenue
Marikina city official shot dead
Renato Sto Domingo a former cop is killed outside his home
Marikina probes fish kill incident in Nangka river
Factories in the area are suspected of triggering the incident
