Please review the following for the Third Quarter Summative Test 2 (on the day AFTER PT6)

MARIKINA CITY FACTS FOR SUMMATIVE TEST 2

Memorize the locations of all barangays for the blank map part of the Summative Test.

A 1st class highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 450,741 people. Founded
by the Jesuits on the fertile Marikina Valley in 1630, Marikina was the provincial capital of the Province of Manila under the First Philippine
Republic from 1898 to 1899 during the Philippine Revolution. Following the onset of American occupation it was then organized as a
municipality of Rizal Province, prior to the formation of Metro Manila in 1975.

Don Laureano Guevarra, better known as Kapitan Moy, was the founder of the Marikina shoe industry, which has made the city “The Shoe
Capital of the Philippines.” In 1887, when the soles of his own imported shoes broke, Guevarra worked tirelessly to fix them. He finally
produced his first pair of shoes, and working with other local residents, he developed a method of making footwear and started an
industry that has supported the Marikina zip code region ever since. His first workshop is now a national historic site.

Known as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines" for its famous shoe industry. It is the biggest manufacturer of shoes in the Philippines,
producing almost 70% of shoes made in the country. Located in the city are the Philippine International Footwear Center and the Shoe
Museum, housing the infamous shoe collection of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, wife of the late Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

HOW POSSIBLY MARIKINA GOT ITS NAME

In view of the non-existence of records or documents on how the name Marikina came into being, the following legends were gathered
from elder residents of the different barrios in Marikina.

1. One of the builders of the Jesus dela Pena Chapel was a young priest named "Mariquina", who was given the task of baptizing children
to Christianity. Because of this very noble job, Mariquina was named in his honor.

2. It is said that before the Spaniards came to Mariquina, a beautiful, virtuous, polite and intelligent lady named Maria Cuina was residing
in the town. Because of her expertise in business, she became wealthy, and her fortunes were expended in charity. She eventually became
famous in the whole town up to Manila.

3. Construction of the chapel of Jesus dela Peña was supervised by a Jesuit priest, and the laborers were Filipinos. As expected, the
language barrier resulted in the usual misunderstandings. When the chapel was completed and the priest asked what the structure would
be called, one worker answered "Marikit-na-Po", thinking that what was being asked was the condition of the chapel.

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4. In the province of Nueva Viscaya in Spain, there was a beautiful town called Mariquina. The town, located beside the Charmaga River
(now known as Artibai River), is the origin of the Jesuit priests who came to the Philippines and established Jesus dela Peña. Because of
this, "Mariquina" was used to honor the place where they came from. In 1901, Commissioner de Tavera changed the letter "q" to "k".

5. Based on history and documents in the custody of the municipal government of Marikina, the town was called Marikit-na in 1787 and
was later changed to Mariquina. According to Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera, the word Mariquina was in recognition of Capt. Berenguer de
Marquina who led the town in 1788.

HOW MARIKINA BECAME A CITY

Mayor Bayani F. Fernando took office in 1992 determined to see Marikina become a city during his watch. It could have been a city in
1994 when it qualified, but no initiative was taken in the House of Representatives. It needed the help of Speaker Jose de Venecia and
Congresswoman Carmencita O. Reyes, whose ancestors hailed from Marikina, to get a bill moving in the Lower House of Representatives
on second reading in December 1995, after a public hearing was held in Marikina.

The Senate approved the bill unanimously on September 30, 1996. Explaining his vote, Senate President Neptali Gonzales cited the rapid
progress of Marikina under Mayor Fernando whose father, Mayor Gil Fernando, was a partymate of Gonzales in the liberal party for many
years.

The stage was set for the signing of the bill into law by President Fidel V. Ramos on November 6, 1996 at Malacañang. Some 150 Marikeños,
among many guests, heard the President hailed Republic Act 8223 as “recognition of the indefatigable efforts of the people of Marikina
towards development led by Mayor Bayani F. Fernando.”

4 CITY GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES

City Center Zone Newtown Zone (Ibayo) Riverside Zone Foothills Zone (Bundok)
(Poblacion) Barangka (Tabing-Ilog) Concepcion Dos
Calumpang Industrial Valley Complex Concepcion Uno Fortune
San Roque Jesus Dela Peña Malanday Marikina Heights
Santa Elena Tañong Nangka Parang
Santo Niño Tumana

CITY SEAL

The official seal of the City of Marikina bears the inscriptions Lungsod ng Marikina, Pilipinas, the year 1630 referring to the founding date
of the municipality, and 1996 the year of approval of the City Charter through RA 8223. The two
mountains represent the majestic twin ranges of the Cordillera and Sierra Madre between which the
Marikina Valley nestles, traversed by the Marikina River.

The rising sun points to the eastern location of the city, with each ray representing the city’s barangays.
The machinery gear symbolizes its industries and the shoelast represents the traditional manufacture
of the city. The torch focuses on the lofty and noble ideals for human development and a better quality
of life, and is symbolic of its Hispanic culture and tradition.

The bamboo underscores a mixture of the people’s natural humility and strength of character and also
emphasizes the city’s transition from an agricultural past to the urbanized, industrial present; while the
leaves and branches symbolize order and serenity. The bamboo and the wheel represent the Marikina and its people’s respect for, and
protection of the environment so as to remain in harmony with progress.

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THE CITY OF GOOD CONDUCT SEAL

The Marikina city Symbol focuses on the character of its people represented by a man wearing a “salakot”
(headgear) and “camisa chino” (Chinese shirt) framed by an arch. The “salakot” traces the man’s native
origin, the “camisa chino,” his oriental character, and the arch framed his Hispanic past. The arched frame
also represents the community and the limits of one’s individuality.

The faceless head personifies the individual who is one with his community, one who lived by the norms
of good conduct (mabuting ugali), in harmony with his neighbor and one who gives honor to his
community as he does to himself. Discipline, Good Taste and Excellence are traits represented by the short
buttons as one’s commitment to pursue with zeal and ardor. The city symbol was designed by then former
Mayor Bayani F. Fernando.

REHIYON-REHIYON FESTIVAL
Rehiyon, Rehiyon is a lively festival that pays tribute to the migrants who have chosen to stay in Marikina and contributed significantly to
its progress. A carnival like atmosphere prevails in the air as the citizens of the city revels in street dancing and production numbers such
as folk dances wearing magnificent costumes that also showcase the culture and heritage of Marikina. It also commemorates the local
government’s celebration of Marikina’s cityhood anniversary on December 8.

SAPATOS FESTIVAL
The city’s Sapatos Festival showcases the creativity, craftsmanship, style and quality of shoes, a product Marikina is known for. The festival
features parades, cultural presentations, trade fairs featuring shoes made in the city, visits to the shoe museum, among other fun activities.
Among the highlights of the festival is the Tour de Takong, where participants are required to wear stilettos with at least three inches in
height instead of the usual running shoes.

Since the race started in 2011, it has attracted a multitude of participants from all over the country, and is one of the highly-anticipated
events in the city.

KA-ANGKAN FESTIVAL
The Ka-Angkan Festival kicks off Marikina's festival season. It celebrates the value of kinship and the solidarity of the city's multi-clan
makeup. The Ka-Angkan Festival, whose perennial theme is "Ka-angkan ko, mabubuting tao," has a familiar fiesta flavor. Banners,
banderitas, and the invigorating sounds of drums and bugles are standard fare, as well as the parade of clans. Members of each clan turn
up in huge numbers, proudly proclaiming their "bansag" or special title, be it derived from their clannish occupation, distinct features,
traits, or mannerisms. The Ka-Angkan Festival coincides with the celebration of Marikina's founding anniversary on April 16.

Sources:
https://www.marikina.gov.ph/calendar-of-activities/rehiyon-rehiyon
https://marikinacity.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/marikina-city-symbol/
https://pia.gov.ph/features/articles/1015236