About Marikina

Marikina is the main gateway of Metro Manila to Rizal Province as well as Quezon Province. It is one of the most awarded metropolitan city in the Philippines, including the prestigious "Most Competitive Cities in the Philippines" awarded by National Competitiveness Council in 2003 and 2005, and until now, Marikina maintains on top 10 list in Philippine rankings, and ranking number 1 in Metro Manila for many years. The city is rapidly transformed into a highly urbanized and one of the wealthiest local government unit in the Philippines. It is also home of some of high-end communities in Metro Manila, such as Loyola Grand Villas, Provident Villages and gated communities in Barangay Industrial Valley and Marikina Heights where many of the wealthy and famous live