Marikina City is known for many things. Its people are considered to
have 3 qualities... Discipline, Good taste and Excellence. It is also referred
to as the 'Paris-like' city because 70% of shoe production in the country are
produced in Marikina. Indeed a Shoe Capital.
Food and shoes... these are only some of the
notable things the city possesses. But what it is really known for is
CLEANLINESS. Marikina differs to other cities in the Philippines, where
cleanliness are maintained only to those places most visited. I am able
to say this because the city is awarded Hall of Fame as Greenest and Cleanest
City in the Philippines. It is the only place in the Philippines where
sidewalks are available even in its most isolated part, where people can
actually walk hazard-free.
One proof of this cleanliness I'm talking about
is the maintenance of the Marikina River, a place for lovers, tourists,
gatherings and the like. During my elementary and highschool days, my
friends and I used to hang out in this place. The very ambiance of the CLEAN
river is relaxing. No foul stenches, I must say.
This river park used to be a squatters area but
with the extensive effort of then City Mayor Bayani Fernando, the depressed
area became a haven for Marikeños and tourists.
 Marikina River Park Walkbridge |
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| Jogging and Biking Lane |
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| A
10-peso boatride along the River Today, some activities and programs of the City Government are held in this place. In Christmas time, the Riverpark opens bazaar and gift shops and contests in Christmas Display among Baranggays are conducted. 
There
is really no place like home! And there are so much to be proud of in Marikina
City. Come visit us and have a wonderful and fun experience in Marikina!
Irving
Peñano
BCR
3-1
Photo References:
http://www.localyte.com/attraction/54024--Marikina-River-Park--Philippines
http://www.marikenya.com/2008/06/marikina-peek-photo-of-the-old-marikina-river
http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbote/3043050796/
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1 comments:
are your photos original? otherwise pls cite source
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