I've since lived here for most of my life. I've witnessed how it progressed from being a municipality devoid of paved streets into one of the leading cities in the Philippines.
During the 80's, the only things to be proud about Marikina are its title -- The shoe capital of the Philippines; and its top-notch, quality shoes. As the years went by and as the passing of the governing reins happened, Marikina emerged out of the shadows a better place to live in. Civil improvements became a reality, businesses came in by the throngs as one by one, entrepreneurs trusted the city. Now, being a resident of Marikina is something to be proud of. Why won't we, afterall, our taxes are working for us.
I'm just nitpicking here, but the only thing I dislike about the place is the traffic condition during the rush hours. Well, I guess others can also lay claim to the same thing about their cities. Oh yeah, I need to mention that some areas get flooded once in a while during a heavy, continuous outpour. So if you're planning to acquire some real estate in the city, ask your potential neighbors first if the area gets flooded when it rains.
Other than those, everything about Marikina is to be loved -- its image, its citizens, its heritage, and its success story.
The Gazebo along the Marikina River.
A statue around 40 feet high, the Alamat ng Marikina watches over the Marikina River in the city proper.
This golden shoe, which a bit larger than a van, can be seen floating on the Marikina River among other floats with equally stunning decors.
A pano shot, right smack in the middle of the river.Click on it to view a slightly larger version.
For more facts and information regarding Marikina, head over to the city's entry in Wiki.
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