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Taguig
Tag�g
Highly Urbanized City
City of Taguig
(From top, left to right): Bonifacio Global City, Santa Ana Church, Taguig City
Hall, Napindan Parola, Arca South
(From top, left to right): Bonifacio Global City, Santa Ana Church, Taguig City
Hall, Napindan Parola, Arca South
Official seal of Taguig
Seal
Map of Metro Manila with Taguig highlighted
Map of Metro Manila with Taguig highlighted
Wikimedia | � OpenStreetMap
Taguig is located in PhilippinesTaguigTaguig
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14�31'N 121�03'ECoordinates: 14�31'N 121�03'E
Country Philippines
Region National Capital Region (NCR)
Province none (Former part of Rizal province until 1975)
District 1st and 2nd Districts
Founded April 25, 1587
Cityhood December 8, 2004
Barangays 28 (see Barangays)
Government?[1]
� Type Sangguniang Panlungsod
� Mayor Lino Edgardo Cayetano (Nacionalista)
� Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz
(Nacionalista)
� Congressman, 1st District Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista)
� Congressman, 2nd District Lani Cayetano (Nacionalista)
� Electorate 369,095 voters (2016)
Area?[2]
� Total 53.67 km2 (20.72 sq mi)
Elevation 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Population (2015 census)[3]
� Total 804,915
� Density 15,000/km2 (39,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Tagige�o
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
1630�1638
PSGC
137607000
IDD?:?area code? +63?(0)02
Climate type tropical monsoon climate
Income class 1st city income class
Revenue (?) 5,560.9 million? (2016)
Languages Tagalog
Website www.taguig.gov.ph
Taguig, officially the City of Taguig (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Taguig, pronounced
[ta'gig]), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines.
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 804,915 people.[3] The city is
known for the Bonifacio Global City, one of the leading financial and lifestyle
districts of the country, and Arca South, a planned unit development located at the
site of the former Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) in Western Bicutan. Taguig is
also the home of SM Aura Premier, Market! Market!, the Department of Science and
Technology, Manila American Cemetery, and the Heroes' Cemetery.

Taguig is located on the western shore of Laguna de Bay and is bordered by

Muntinlupa to the south, Para�aque to the southwest, Pasay to the west, Cainta and
Taytay on the northeast, and Makati, Pateros, and Pasig to the north. The Taguig
River, a tributary of the Pasig River, cuts through the northern half of the city
while the Napindan River, another tributary of the Pasig, forms the common border
of Taguig with Pasig.

Contents
1 Etymology
2 History
3 Demographics
4 Local government
4.1 Official seal
5 Boundary dispute
5.1 Ruling
5.2 Court of Appeals decisions
5.3 Status Quo prevails
5.4 Supreme Court's 2nd Decision
5.5 Final decision
6 Barangays
7 Education
8 Notable people
9 International relations
9.1 Diplomatic missions
9.2 Sister cities
10 References
11 External links
Etymology
The original farmer-fishermen of the area, about 800 in number, were good at
threshing rice after harvest. Hence they were referred to as "mga taga-giik,"
(Tagalog for "rice thresher") and the settlement as "pook ng mga taga-giik."
Spanish friar Fray Alonso de Alvarado, together with conquistador Ruy L�pez de
Villalobos who crossed Pasig River to reach the city's present site in 1571, found
"taga-giik" difficult to pronounce. "Tagui-ig" was later shortened to its current
form "Taguig".[4] It is unknown in earlier times if "Taguig" used to be spelled as
"Tagig".

History
Before the Spaniards came, Taguig was a part of Namayan and Tondo ruled by
Lakandula. There were also accounts that Chinese settlements were once present in
the area as revealed by the recent archaeological diggings of various artifacts
like cups, plates and other utensils, which bear Chinese characters. This was
believed to have originated from China's Ming dynasty.

Taguig was one of the earliest known territories to have been Christianized when
the Spaniards succeeded in subjugating mainland Luzon through the Legazpi
expedition in 1571. Between the years 1582 and 1583, Taguig was part of the
encomienda of Tondo headed by an alcalde mayor, Captain Vergara. It was in 1587
when Taguig was established as a separate "pueblo" (town) of the then province of
Manila. Captain Juan Basi was its Kapitan from 1587 to 1588. According to records,
Taguig had nine (9) barrios then namely, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Hagonoy, Palingon,
Sta. Ana, Tipas, Tuktukan, Ususan, and Wawa. Records show that Tipas had once
petitioned to become an independent town but was denied by the Spanish government.

During that time, Taguig was accessible via the Pasig River, which was connected to
two large bodies of water, the Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay. The population then
was estimated to be 800 tributes. The town produced more than enough rice for
consumption but had less sugar cane to mill. The men lived through fishing while
women wove cotton cloth and "sawali" from bamboo strips. The people of Taguig were
known to have resisted both Spanish and American colonial rule. During that early
period of Spanish colonization. Don Juan Basi, "Kapitan" of Taguig from 1587 to
1588, took part in the Tondo Conspiracy, an attempt to overthrow the Spanish
government which failed. Basi was exiled for two years as punishment. When the
Katipunan was on its early years, many from Taguig became followers and later
joined the uprising. The people of Taguig also joined the revolutionary government
of General Emilio Aguinaldo on August 6, 1898.

During the American occupation, they struggled against the forces of General
Wheaton under the command of General Pio del Pilar. It was recorded that on
February 6, 1898, Filipino forces including Taguig "revolutionarios" dislodged an
American position in the hills of Taguig, now a portion of Pateros and Fort
Bonifacio. They were defeated eventually by the Americans with superiority in the
armaments and training. Taguig finally fell to the contingent of the First
Washington Volunteer Infantry led by Col. Wholly.

The defeat of the Filipinos after two years of struggle against the American forces
subsequently subjected the Philippines to another system of governance. On August
14, 1898, United States occupied the islands and established a military government
with General Wesley Meritt as the First Military Governor. He exercised legislative
powers until September 1, 1900. At the start of American occupation, Taguig was
proclaimed as an independent municipality with the promulgation of General Order
No. 4 on March 29, 1900. The town was subsequently incorporated to the newly
created province of Rizal when the Philippine Commission promulgated Act. No. 137
on June 11, 1901. On October 12, 1903, Taguig, Muntinlupa and Pateros were merged
by the virtue of Act. No. 942 with Pateros hosting the seat of the municipal
government. The merger did not last long as a month later Muntinlupa was segregated
from it and made part of Bi�an when Act. No. 1008 was enacted on November 25, 1903.
However it was returned to Taguig on March 22, 1905 with the promulgation Act. No.
1308. On February 29, 1908, Taguig was again declared an independent municipality
through Executive Order No. 20. Eventually, Pateros separated from Taguig and both
became independent municipalities of Rizal province on January 1, 1918.

It was also during the American Colonial Period that the US government acquired a
25.78 km� property of Taguig for military purposes. This large piece of land, which
had a TCT dated 1902, was turned into a camp that became known as Fort McKinley
(named after William McKinley, 25th president of the U.S.). When the Japanese
occupied the Philippines in 1942, Fort McKinley was taken over by the Japanese
Imperial Army. They occupied the military camp until the end of the war in 1945.
After the Philippines gained its political independence from the United States on
July 4, 1946, the US surrendered the Republic of the Philippines all right of
possession, jurisdiction, supervision and control over the Philippine territory
except the use of the military bases. On May 14, 1949, Fort William McKinley was
turned over to the Philippine government by virtue of the US Embassy Note No. 0570.
Fort McKinley was made the permanent headquarters of the Philippine Army in 1957
and was subsequently renamed Fort Bonifacio after the Father of the Philippine
Revolution against Spain, Andres Bonifacio.

The town's political subdivision was changed to barangays following the nationwide
implementation of the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP) in the 1970s when the
country was under Martial Law. The IRP has increased its subdivisions into 18
barangays, namely, Bagong Tanyag, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-
Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, Maharlika, Napindan, Palingon, Signal Village,
Sta. Ana, Tuktukan, Upper Bicutan, Ususan, Wawa, and Western Bicutan. On November
7, 1975, Taguig seceded from the province of Rizal to form the National Capital
Region through Presidential Decree No. 824.

In 1998, a bill was passed in Congress pushing for the cityhood of Taguig. The
resulting plebiscite in April showed that the citizens were against cityhood. A
recent petition to the Supreme Court sought a recount of the plebiscite and the
Supreme Court on February 19, 2004 ordered the Commission on Elections to conduct a
recount. The recount showed that the residents did want the municipality of Taguig
to become a city (21,105 'yes' and 19,460 'no'). Subsequently, Taguig became a city
on December 8, 2004. In 2008, the City Council created 10 new barangays, carving
them out from the initial 18 barangays. Hence, in December 2008, after a successful
plebiscite, the numbers of barangays in the city increased from 10 to 28 barangays.
The 10 newly created barangays were Central Bicutan, New Lower Bicutan, Fort
Bonifacio, Katuparan, North Signal Village, South Signal Village, South Daanghari,
North Daanghari, Pinagsama, San Miguel, and Tanyag.

Demographics
Population census of Taguig
Year Pop. �% p.a.
1903 6,829 �
1918 8,423 +1.41%
1939 12,087 +1.73%
1948 15,340 +2.68%
1960 21,856 +2.99%
1970 55,257 +9.71%
1975 73,702 +5.95%
Year Pop. �% p.a.
1980 134,137 +12.72%
1990 266,637 +7.11%
1995 381,350 +6.93%
2000 467,375 +4.46%
2007 613,343 +3.82%
2010 644,473 +1.82%
2015 804,915 +4.32%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]
Local government
See also: Cities of the Philippines
Like other cities in the Philippines, Taguig is governed by a mayor and vice mayor
who are elected to three-year terms. The mayor is the executive head and leads the
city's departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public services.
The city mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms, totaling nine years,
although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of one term. The vice
mayor heads a legislative council consisting of 18 members: 8 councilors from the
First District, 8 councilors from the Second District, the president of the
Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) Federation, representing the youth sector, and
the president of the Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC) as barangay sectoral
representative. The council is in charge of creating the city's policies in the
form of Ordinances and Resolutions.[8]

The current mayor for the 2019�2022 term is Lino Cayetano. Ricardo Cruz, former
councilor and Barangay Chairman of Lower Bicutan is the city's incumbent vice
mayor. Current district representatives of the city are Alan Peter Cayetano,
representing the 1st district and House Speaker of the congress and Lani Cayetano,
representing the 2nd district.
Official seal
Seal of Taguig City
Meaning of the official seal's elements:

Skyblue ray � signifies the 28 barangays of the city

1587 � Don Juan Basi, "Capitan" of Taguig from 1587 to 1588, took part in the Tondo
Conspiracy, an attempt to overthrow the Spanish government which failed, this is
the official revolt against the Spaniards
2004 � the year Taguig was officially proclaimed a City.
Napindan parola � was built during the Spanish era, as an entrance to Pasig river
from laguna de bay.
City Hall � symbolize the central government of Taguig
Pacific Plaza Towers in BGC � symbolizes progress as these twin towers are the
first buildings in Bonifacio Global City.
Fish & Carabao � symbolize the humble beginnings of the people of Taguig as farmers
and fishermen.
Eagle � represents the city's soaring economy and progressive governance.
Boundary dispute
Main article: Bonifacio Global City � Judicial Cases

Contested territory of Bonifacio Global City between Makati and Taguig

Makati and Taguig have recently fought over the jurisdiction of Fort Bonifacio.
This Philippine military base, most of which has been converted to a modern
commercial and residential development area, lies in an ambiguous area. A portion
of the base, including the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) and the Manila
American Cemetery and Memorial lies within Taguig, while the northern portion where
the development center is now located used to be considered part of Makati, but is
currently and permanently considered part of Taguig. A 2003 ruling by a judge in
the Pasig Regional Trial Court has upheld the jurisdiction of Taguig over the whole
of Fort Bonifacio, including Barangay Pinagsama and Bonifacio Global City.

Ruling
The Supreme Court on June 27, 2008 per Leonardo Quisumbing, dismissed the suit of
the Makati, seeking to nullify Special Patents 3595 and 3596 signed by Fidel Ramos
conveying to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority public land in Fort
Bonifacio, Taguig. Because of a pending civil case filed by the Taguig City
government asking the court to define its territorial boundaries, Makati therefore
cannot stop Taguig from collecting taxes on land located in Fort Bonifacio.[9][10]
Taguig is competing with Makati, where round-the-clock construction of office and
residential towers, as well as hotels and retail and commercial areas, BPO and call
centers, are now transferring to Taguig.[citation needed]

Court of Appeals decisions

On August 5, 2013, the Court of Appeals declared almost the entire Fort Bonifacio,
parts of Barangay Western Bicutan and parts of Barangay Pinagsama are under the
territorial jurisdiction of Makati[11][12]

Status Quo prevails

The district of Fort Bonifacio

On August 22, 2013, Taguig filed a Motion for Reconsideration before the Court of
Appeal's Sixth Division affirming its claim on Fort Bonifacio.[13]

"Taguig's claim has the backing of history�it precedes Makati as a political and
corporate entity by decades. Taguig's claim has the weight of official authority
behind it�in statutes, in proclamations, in public documents�while Makati can only
rely on private writings and proclamations that expand the original terms of that
which it sought to amend", part of the motion read.
"Taguig's claim has been established by the numerous documentary and official
documents, while Makati's has been one characterized by numerous legal maneuvers
and overreliance on technicalities", the motion added. With the filing of the said
Motion for Reconsideration, Taguig's jurisdiction forces itself over Fort
Bonifacio. According to Taguig's legal department, jurisprudence and the rules of
procedure in the country's justice system all say that the filing of a motion for
reconsideration suspends the execution of a decision and puts it in limbo.[citation
needed]

Supreme Court's 2nd Decision

On August 1, 2016, in a 27-page decision by the Second Division of the Supreme
Court, the decision sought Makati government found guilty of direct contempt for
abusing the legal processes over the jurisdiction of BGC.[14]

Final decision
On October 3, 2017, the Court of Appeals upheld its final decision in favor of
Taguig City government and not Makati. The SC also sought Makati guilty of forum
shopping after simultaneously appealing the Pasig RTC ruling and filing a petition
before the CA, both seeking the same relief.[15][16]

Barangays

Map showing the barangays of Taguig

Taguig is politically subdivided into 28 barangays. In December 2008, ten new
barangays were created in the city after a successful plebiscite by virtue of City
Ordinance Nos. 24�27, 57�61, 67�69, and 78, Series of 2008.[17]

First District
Barangay Barangay Chairman Population (2015)[18]
Bagumbayan Sergio B. Cruz 40,685
Bambang Jaime T. Cruz Jr. 10,010
Calzada Tipas Marilyn R. Tanyag 21,747
Hagonoy Renato O. Gutierrez 18,652
Ibayo Tipas Erwin C. Mendiola 20,932
Ligid Tipas Lamberto Ma�osca 9,700
Lower Bicutan Roel Pacayra 56,754
New Lower Bicutan Gregorio S. Franco Jr. 49,829
Napindan Virgilio C. Dela Paz 19,346
Palingon Jerome M. Mendiola 13,705
San Miguel Vicente G. Espital 8,590
Santa Ana Roberto M. Flogen 18,057
Tuktukan Suranie G. Ulunday 10,730
Ususan Marilyn F. Marcelino 54,186
Wawa Phillip E. Buenaflor 11,177
Parts of Hagonoy became under the jurisdiction of a new barangay San Miguel
Lower Bicutan was divided into two, the other one to be known as Barangay New Lower
Bicutan
Second District
Barangay Brgy. Chairman Population (2015)[18]
Central Bicutan Jennifer F. Alit 28,705
Central Signal Henry A. Duenas III 39,674
Fort Bonifacio Jorge Daniel S. Bocobo 11,739
Katuparan Edgar Victor S. Baptista 23,062
Maharlika Village Hareem P. Pautin 22,944
North Daang Hari Lorenzo O. Fortuno 11,771
North Signal Jesus J. Pullente 32,112
Pinagsama Nomie S.Veloria 57,343
South Daang Hari Velerado D. Hernandez 19,166
South Signal Michelle Anne M. Odivilas 39,214
Tanyag Cecilia C. Teodoro 22,711
Upper Bicutan Alexander S. Penolio 41,216
Western Bicutan Perlita B. Carmen 91,158
Signal Village was divided into four barangays, Central Signal Village (originating
barangay), Katuparan, North Signal Village, and South Signal Village.
Bagong Tanyag was divided into three barangays, North Daang Hari, South Daang Hari,
and Tanyag proper (originating barangay)
Parts of Upper Bicutan became under the jurisdiction of a new barangay Central
Bicutan
Western Bicutan was divided into three barangays, Fort Bonifacio, Pinagsama and
Western Bicutan (originating barangay).
Education
See also: List of schools in Taguig

International School Manila

Technological University of the Philippines

Taguig City[19] is home to several prestigious international schools which provide
international education to Metro Manila residents, such as the British School
Manila, Everest Academy Manila, International School Manila, and Manila Japanese
School, which are all located in the University Parkway of Bonifacio Global City.
The Chinese International School Manila, Enderun Colleges, and Korean International
School Philippines are in the nearby area of McKinley Hill, while The Beacon School
is located along the nearby Chino Roces Avenue.

Other schools in Fort Bonifacio are the STI College Global City, Global City
Innovative College, Leaders International Christian School of Manila (Christian-
based curriculum), Victory Leadership Institute, and MGC-New Life Christian
Academy.

Two of the top state universities are also in Taguig�the Polytechnic University of
the Philippines, and the Technological University of the Philippines. Both
universities are located within the city in Central Bicutan and Western Bicutan.

In 2016, the University of the Philippines inaugurated its campus in Bonifacio

Global City for its law programs.[20] Following that year in 2017, the De La Salle
University College of Law opened its Rufino Campus at Bonifacio Global City's
University Parkway Drive.[21]

Enderun Colleges, an affiliate of Les Roches International School of Hotel

Management-Switzerland is an undergraduate college and management school in the
Philippines that offers a full range of bachelor's degree and non-degree courses in
the fields of international hospitality management and business administration.[22]
Likewise, The Meridian International College or MINT, a tertiary educational
institution of arts, business and technology are both located in McKinley Hill,
Barangay Pinagsama, Taguig City.[23]

Taguig City University, the city's local state university located in Central
Bicutan started operations in November 2006.[24]

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) was established
through the enactment of "Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994",
which was signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos. This Act aims to encourage
the full participation of and mobilize the industry, labor, local government units,
and technical-vocational institutions in the skills development of the country's
human resource. The TESDA complex and facilities are located at the East Service
Road of the South Luzon Expressway in Taguig.

The Philippine Public Safety College in Fort Bonifacio is an educational

institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs for the training, human
resource development, and continuing education of police, fire and jail personnel.

Taguig has two Islamic educational institutions located in Maharlika Village�the

Maharlika Bandara-Inged Integrated School and the Maharlika Village Islamic
Madrasa.

Other notable schools in Taguig include the city's Science High Schools Taguig
Science High School in Brgy. San Miguel, Senator Renato "Compa�ero" Cayetano
Memorial Science and Technology High School in Ususan, Taguig National High School,
a state-owned secondary institution in New Lower Bicutan, the Catholic Church-owned
Colegio de Sta. Ana (formerly Sta. Ana Parochial School), The Fisher Valley
College, a Christian school in Hagonoy and Pinagsama and Saint Francis of Assisi
College System, a Catholic school in Bagumbayan.

Taguig is set to become the new "university city" of Metro Manila as new campuses
of University of the Philippines Professional Schools and De La Salle University
are located in Bonifacio Global City.[25][26]

Notable people

Pia Cayetano, Senator

Alan Peter Cayetano, House Speaker of the Congress

Bea Alonzo, actress

Dante Ti�ga, former Associate Justice

Rene Cayetano, former Senator
Felix Y. Manalo, Iglesia Ni Cristo Preacher
Lino Cayetano, TV/movie director, former Congressman & Mayor
Jamalul Kiram III, claimant to throne of Sultanate of Sulu
Ervic Vijandre, actor
Precious Lara Quigaman, actress and Miss International 2005 titleholder
Lance Lucido, Filipino child actor
Rene Facunla Humpshire a.k.a. Ate Glow, Filipino Actor/Commediane/Impersonator
Lucita Soriano, actress
Groups
Taguig Renegade Drum and Lyre Corps, 3 time National Drum and Lyre champion
International relations
Diplomatic missions
Countries that have set up permanent missions or offices in the city include:

Denmark
Kazakhstan
South Korea
Kuwait
Malaysia
Norway
Oman
Qatar
Senegal
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Sister cities
The local government of Taguig maintains relations with other cities in the
Philippines.

Local
Bacolod[27]
Iloilo City[28]
Tabaco[29]
Vigan[30]
International
Blacktown, Australia[31]
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Marikina River
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Marikina River in Marikina
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Native name Ilog ng Marikina (Tagalog)
Location
Country Philippines
Region
National Capital Region
CALABARZON
MarikinaSan MateoQuezon CityPasig
Physical characteristics
Source Sierra Madre mountains
? location Rodriguez, Rizal
Mouth Pasig River
? location Pasig
? coordinates 14�33'30?N 121�04'05?ECoordinates: 14�33'30?N 121�04'05?E
? elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Length 38 km (24 mi)
Basin size 514 km2 (198 sq mi)
Discharge
? average 38 m3/s (1,300 cu ft/s)
? maximum 54 m3/s (1,900 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression Marikina�Pasig
Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a river in eastern Metro Manila,
Philippines. It is a tributary of Pasig River with headwaters located in the Sierra
Madre Mountains in Rodriguez, Rizal province.

Marikina River used to be an important transport route during the Spanish colonial
era, but its importance as a transport route diminished when the Philippines'
national highway system became more established. The resulting lack of river boat
traffic and the deforestation of the upland areas in what is now the Upper Marikina
River Basin Protected Landscape contributed to the river's siltation, further
reducing its value as a transport route.[1]

Due to negligence and industrial development, the river has become very polluted,
an act which recent Marikina City administrations have attempted to address.

Contents
1 The Marikina River system
1.1 Tributary Waterways
1.1.1 Rodriguez, Rizal
1.1.2 Barangka
1.1.3 City of Marikina
1.1.3.1 Marikina River landmarks in Marikina City
1.1.4 Adjacent Creeks
2 Ecology
3 Crossings
4 Significant floods
4.1 Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy
4.2 Typhoon Meari/Falcon
4.3 Typhoon Nesat/Pedring
4.4 2012 Southwest Monsoon rains/Habagat
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
The Marikina River system

Marikina River Park

Upper Marikina River in Rodriguez, Rizal

In the Pamitinan Protected Landscape located in Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael in
Rodriguez, the Marikina River is dammed by Wawa Dam, a structure built during the
early 1900s to provide water for Manila.[2] From Rodriguez, the river flows through
San Mateo then to its namesake city of Marikina. In Pasig City, the river meets the
gates of the Manggahan Floodway, a controlled waterway used to prevent flooding in
Manila during heavy rains by diverting most of the water of the Marikina towards
Laguna de bay instead of Pasig River. Located 6.75 kilometres (4.19 mi) downstream
is the confluence of Marikina and Pasig Rivers.[3]

The river's depth ranges from 3 to 21 metres (9.8 to 68.9 ft) and spans from 70 to
120 metres (230 to 390 ft). It has a total area of nearly 75.2 hectares (0.752 km2)
and is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long.[4] The riverbank has an elevation of 8 meters
above sea level at the boundary of San Mateo and Marikina. This slowly goes down at
an elevation of 4 metres (13 ft) nearly before the Malanday and Santo Ni�o
boundary. The lowest elevation is along Calumpang which 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) above
sea level.[citation needed]

Tributary Waterways
The Marikina River has a number of tributaries in the form of creeks and rivers,
and at least one former river-section in Marikina's Barangay Tumana from which the
original flow of the river has been diverted. These tributaries drain four
municipalities and one city in the Province of Rizal, and three cities in the
Philippines' National Capital Region.[5]

Rodriguez, Rizal
The biggest of these tributaries are upstream in the more mountainous areas of
Rodriguez. This includes the Tayabasan and Montalban rivers, the Boso Boso River,
and the Wawa River, which meets the Marikina River just upstream of Wawa Dam.
Further downstream from the dam, but still in the town of Rodriguez are the Puray
river (which flows near Avilon Zoo), and the Manga river.[5]

Barangka
Up till this point the river follows a more or less East-West direction until San
Jose, Rodriguez, where it takes a sharp North-South turn towards the municipality
of San Mateo, where the Ampid River forms the boundary between Barangays Maly and
Ampid. At this point across the River in Quezon City, Calamiong Creek drains
Barangay Bagong Silang.[6] Further downstream the Nangka River and its own
tributary in the Sapang Labo Creek mark the Boundary between San Mateo and
Marikina.[5][7]

City of Marikina
Somewhere north of Brgy. Tumana in Marikina marks a point at which an American
Colonial Era levee shifted the flow of Marikina River west, away from the
population center of Sitio Bayanbayanan (now known as Concepcion Uno), where
erosion had been a problem. The construction of a levee left behind a remnant
waterway now known as Patay na Ilog (literally "Dead River", referring to the
former path of the river) where the original path of the river once traversed,
which rejoins the Marikina River just south of Tumana Bridge. The dredging for this
American era levee left behind a large stone outcropping just below water level
where the Marikina's children would play, back when the water was still clean, such
that this part of the river is still called "luksong kabayo".[8]

The name of Barangay Tumana refers to the Tagalog word for a wide level land just
above water level. The area was considered ideal for vegetable farming due to the
rich riversoil, and the annual inundation of the area by the Marikina River during
rainy season, which prevented crawling insect pests from staying permanently. This
area was eventually also used for riversoil quarrying and saw an influx of informal
settlers which turned it into a residential area, eventually becoming a separate
barangay from Concepcion, with Patay na Ilog forming part of the boundary.[5][8]

Further south on the Quezon City side Barangay Pansol is drained by Pansol Creek,
with headwaters reaching as far up to just behind the University of the Philippines
Integrated School Campus. Even Further South in Barangay Malanday, Marikina, the
Lamuan-Bulelak creek also empties into the Marikina River, although its precise
mouth area has been blurred by the construction of residential buildings.

Marikina River landmarks in Marikina City

Marikina River Park
Youth Camp
Ka-Angkan Park
Skating Rink
Senior Citizen Healthy Lifestyle Center
Marikina Bridge
Marikina River bars and restaurants
Marikit-Na Statue
Roman Garden
Chinese Pagoda
Women's Park
Butiki Park
Animal Trail Park
San Antonio de Padua Parish
Riverbanks Amphitheater
Riverbanks Center
Marikina Riverbanks cafes and restaurants
Carabao Trail
SM City Marikina
Industrial Valley Green Garden
Dutch Marikina
Marikina Christmas Night Bazaars (during Christmas season)
Adjacent Creeks
In Marikina city, numerous other creeks flow nearby the Marikina river but are not
directly connected. These include the Bankaan Creek in Barangay Parang, the
Concepcion Creek in Barangay Concepcion Dos, and the Usiw Creek in Barangay Santa
Elena. Instead, these waterways are linked in a complex network with the Balanti,
Halang, and Muntingdilao Creeks and the Sapang Baho River, eventually emptying into
Manggahan Floodway and Laguna de Bay.

Ecology
Marikina River is on the verge of an ecological imbalance as a strange species of
fish has dominated its ecosystem. Since the late 1990s, the Marikina River has been
infested by janitor fish. Before, the river was thriving with local species
martiniko, ayungin and biya.

The growing fish population has prompted the city government to launch a new
program to control their number. The city issued Ordinance 004, series of 2007,
launching Janitor Fish Eradication Drive in the City of Marikina, granting cash
incentives to participants, appropriating annually fifty thousand Pesos (?50,000.00
for the purpose.[9]

A scientific study of the species found in five locations in the Laguna de Bay
tributary system, including the Marikina River, revealed that the specimen of
janitor fish previously reported as Hypostomus plecostomus actually belong to the
genus Pterygoplichthys, family Loricariidae. The collected specimens for this study
consisted of two species; Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus and Pterygoplichthys
pardalis. Both species were collected from the Marikina River. Only the species
disjunctivus was collected from Pasig River.[10][11]

Crossings
Marikina River is located in Metro Manila112233445566778899101011111212
Locations of the river's bridges within Metro Manila
Main article: List of crossings of the Marikina River
A total of 16 bridges cross the Marikina. The first bridge from the tri-junction
with Boso-Boso and Sapa Bute Rivers is the Pacific Bridge, followed by the Rancho
Luisito Way Bridge, Eastwood Greenview Bridge, and Phil Rock Spillway Bridge
respectively to the south. Then it goes further towards the first government-owned
bridge which is the San Jose Bridge.

Crossing over to the border in between Quezon City and San Mateo, Batasan-San Mateo
Bridge crosses the route and then in Marikina it goes towards four bridges namely
Gil Fernando Bridge, Marikina Bridge, Marcos Bridge, and the Line 2 bridge from
Santolan Station to Katipunan Station.

The next bridge downstream towards the border between Quezon City and Marikina is
the Macapagal Bridge connecting the cities of Quezon and Marikina. Then it crosses
over to another administrative border between Quezon City and Pasig City with the
Manalo Bridge.

Further downstream, the remaining bridges prior to the river's southern end are all
in Pasig City wherein the first two are the Rosario Bridge and Sandoval Bridge.
Then the newest bridge, opened in October 2017, is the Kaginhawaan Bridge that
connects barangays Poblacion and Ugong in Pasig.[12] Then the last bridges near the
Pasig River confluence are the Vargas Bridge and the Santa Rosa de Lima Bridge.

The future expressway bridge is the Metro Manila Skyway. Skyway stage 4 or Metro
Manila Expressway/C-6 as planned serves as a connection road from the Stage 3 in
Santa Mesa, Manila to the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. The expressway
bridge will be built within the city of Marikina, and will serve as a solution to
heavy traffic along the Magsaysay Boulevard-Aurora Boulevard-Marikina-Infanta
Highway corridor as well as Ortigas Avenue. The project is expected to commence by
2018.

Significant floods
Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy
On 26 September 2009 at about 6:00 pm PST, Typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila and
dumped one month's rainfall in less than 24 hours, causing the Marikina River
system, including the Manggahan Floodway, to burst its banks rapidly. Along with
flooding along other river systems, 80 percent of the National Capital Region
became flooded. Also flooded were 25 nearby provinces. In Metro Manila alone, 20
feet (6.1 m) of dirty water forced people to evacuate their homes. By the 30th of
September at least 450,000 inhabitants had been displaced, with at last 380,000
forced into makeshift shelters; 246 people were reported dead. It is believed that
blocked pipes, a poorly maintained sewerage system, and uncollected domestic waste
were major factors in the speed with which the flood waters engulfed the
surrounding area. This prompted President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to declare a
State of National Calamity and set up a task force to rescue the inhabitants.
However, the government was forced to admit that resources were in short supply and
called for global assistance. Thereafter, efforts have been made to make the
drainage system better for the whole city by fixing the sewers together with the
new trademarked "Red Sidewalks".

This is the worst storm that Metro Manila has experienced since 1967.

Typhoon Meari/Falcon
On 24 June 2011, heavy rains of Severe Tropical Storm Meari affected Luzon
including Metro Manila. The water level in Marikina River reached its critical
level, flooding beside its riverbanks, just near along the river. However, the
water level did not reach its higher banks, into the streets and communities. No
casualties were reported but the mud and debris from the river was left by
overflowed riverbanks.

Typhoon Nesat/Pedring
On 27 September 2011, Typhoon Pedring dumped heavy rains like Ondoy over Luzon
including Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Marikina's water level reached a
higher level than 24 June 2011, reaching 20.1 metres (66 ft) by 5 pm. The flood
submerged houses in several barangays of Marikina City and San Mateo. SM Marikina
Basement Parking submerged in muddy water. No deaths were recorded in Marikina, but
in San Mateo, there is one. The day after, the Marikina River returned in critical
level. On 29 September 2011, 5 am, water subsided in the banks of the river and the
residents started to clean. At 6 am, water reached 15.2 metres (50 ft).

2012 Southwest Monsoon rains/Habagat

Although located hundreds of kilometres away from the Philippines, the southerly
flow from Typhoon Haikui in early August, 2012 enhanced the southwest monsoon
across much of Luzon.[13] As a result, widespread heavy rains impacted regions
still recovering from deadly floods triggered by Typhoon Saola less than a week
earlier.[14] During a 22-hour span from 6�7 August, 687 mm (27.0 in) of rain fell
in parts of Metro Manila, leading local media to compare the event to Typhoon
Ketsana in 2009, which killed 464 in the city.[15] Some of the most severe flooding
took place along the Marikina River, which swelled to near-record levels. During
the afternoon of 7 August, the river reached a height of 20.6 m (68 ft), well
beyond the flood level of 16 m (52 ft) and about 3 m (9.8 ft) below the record
level set during Typhoon Ketsana. About 70 percent of Metro Manila was affected by
flooding.[16] Some areas were submerged in up to 3 m (9.8 ft).[17] Due to the
expanding floods, officials in the city evacuated more than 23,000 residents from
flood-prone areas and relocated them to shelters set up across the area.[16]
According to a reporter from the British Broadcasting Corporation, many residents
were reluctant to leave their belongings behind, and some traveled back through
flood waters to retrieve their belongings. Officials feared the flooding could
worsen as the La Mesa Dam continued to overflow at the time.[18] At least nine
people were killed and four others were injured in a landslide in Quezon City.[19]
More than fifty people died on this day.[20]

This was the worst rain in non-direct typhoon or tropical storm on record that
Metro Manila has experienced since 2009, surpassing the accumulated amount of rain
brought by Typhoon Ketsana.

Panorama of Marikina River Park

See also
List of rivers and esteros in Manila
Pasig River Ferry Service
Pasig river rehabilitation
References
Scott, William Henry (1994). Barangay: Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture and
Society. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. ISBN 971-550-135-4.
"Final List of Watersheds Supporting 140 River Irrigation System of the NIA", pg.
5. Green Army Network. Retrieved on 2012-08-15.
"Manggahan Floodway". Google Maps. Retrieved on 2012-08-15.
Badilla, Roy. "Flood Modelling in Pasig-River Basin" (PDF).
David, CP. "Reconstructing the Tropical Storm Ketsana flood event in Marikina
River, Philippines". Retrieved August 28, 2013.
"QC to Relocate More ISF's Away from Danger Zones". Archived from the original on
January 20, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
"DENR orders Marikina, MMDA to remove trash from Nangka River". Archived from the
original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
"Know Your Barangay". Marikina.gov.ph. Archived from the original on September 18,
2011.
"Ordinance No. 004" (PDF). Marikina.gov.ph. [dead link]
"New Philippine record of south american sailfin catfishes (Pisces: Loricariidae)"
(PDF). Zootaxa. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
American Chronicle | Janitor Fish Threatens Asia's Largest Marshland Archived
March 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-10-14. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
"SitRep No.1 re Effects of Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TS "Haikui"" (PDF).
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. August 7, 2012. Archived
from the original (PDF) on August 16, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
"China evacuates 450,000 after Philippines turned into 'waterworld' by Typhoon
Haikui". The Telegraph. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
"Southwest monsoon brings more rains than Ondoy". GMA News. August 7, 2012.
Retrieved August 7, 2012.
"PAGASA: 23,000 residents evacuated as Marikina River continues to swell". GMA
News. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
"Manila floods force 270,000 to flee". Reuters. Financial Times. August 7, 2012.
Retrieved August 7, 2012.
Kate McGeown (August 7, 2012). "Floods paralyse Philippine capital Manila".
British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
"SitRep No.2 re Effects of Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TS "Haikui"" (PDF).
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. August 7, 2012. Archived
from the original (PDF) on August 16, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
Floyd Whaley (August 7, 2012). "Rains Flood Manila Area, Sending Thousands
Fleeing". The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
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Marikina River
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Marikina River
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Marikina River in Marikina
Pasig-marikina river drainagebasin.png
Drainage map of the Pasig-Marikina River River system
Marikina River is located in LuzonMarikina River
Marikina River mouth
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Native name Ilog ng Marikina (Tagalog)
Location
Country Philippines
Region
National Capital Region
CALABARZON
MarikinaSan MateoQuezon CityPasig
Physical characteristics
Source Sierra Madre mountains
? location Rodriguez, Rizal
Mouth Pasig River
? location Pasig
? coordinates 14�33'30?N 121�04'05?ECoordinates: 14�33'30?N 121�04'05?E
? elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Length 38 km (24 mi)
Basin size 514 km2 (198 sq mi)
Discharge
? average 38 m3/s (1,300 cu ft/s)
? maximum 54 m3/s (1,900 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression Marikina�Pasig
Marikina River (Tagalog: Ilog Marikina) is a river in eastern Metro Manila,
Philippines. It is a tributary of Pasig River with headwaters located in the Sierra
Madre Mountains in Rodriguez, Rizal province.

Marikina River used to be an important transport route during the Spanish colonial
era, but its importance as a transport route diminished when the Philippines'
national highway system became more established. The resulting lack of river boat
traffic and the deforestation of the upland areas in what is now the Upper Marikina
River Basin Protected Landscape contributed to the river's siltation, further
reducing its value as a transport route.[1]

Due to negligence and industrial development, the river has become very polluted,
an act which recent Marikina City administrations have attempted to address.
Contents
1 The Marikina River system
1.1 Tributary Waterways
1.1.1 Rodriguez, Rizal
1.1.2 Barangka
1.1.3 City of Marikina
1.1.3.1 Marikina River landmarks in Marikina City
1.1.4 Adjacent Creeks
2 Ecology
3 Crossings
4 Significant floods
4.1 Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy
4.2 Typhoon Meari/Falcon
4.3 Typhoon Nesat/Pedring
4.4 2012 Southwest Monsoon rains/Habagat
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
The Marikina River system

Marikina River Park

Upper Marikina River in Rodriguez, Rizal

In the Pamitinan Protected Landscape located in Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael in
Rodriguez, the Marikina River is dammed by Wawa Dam, a structure built during the
early 1900s to provide water for Manila.[2] From Rodriguez, the river flows through
San Mateo then to its namesake city of Marikina. In Pasig City, the river meets the
gates of the Manggahan Floodway, a controlled waterway used to prevent flooding in
Manila during heavy rains by diverting most of the water of the Marikina towards
Laguna de bay instead of Pasig River. Located 6.75 kilometres (4.19 mi) downstream
is the confluence of Marikina and Pasig Rivers.[3]

The river's depth ranges from 3 to 21 metres (9.8 to 68.9 ft) and spans from 70 to
120 metres (230 to 390 ft). It has a total area of nearly 75.2 hectares (0.752 km2)
and is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long.[4] The riverbank has an elevation of 8 meters
above sea level at the boundary of San Mateo and Marikina. This slowly goes down at
an elevation of 4 metres (13 ft) nearly before the Malanday and Santo Ni�o
boundary. The lowest elevation is along Calumpang which 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) above
sea level.[citation needed]

Tributary Waterways
The Marikina River has a number of tributaries in the form of creeks and rivers,
and at least one former river-section in Marikina's Barangay Tumana from which the
original flow of the river has been diverted. These tributaries drain four
municipalities and one city in the Province of Rizal, and three cities in the
Philippines' National Capital Region.[5]

Rodriguez, Rizal
The biggest of these tributaries are upstream in the more mountainous areas of
Rodriguez. This includes the Tayabasan and Montalban rivers, the Boso Boso River,
and the Wawa River, which meets the Marikina River just upstream of Wawa Dam.
Further downstream from the dam, but still in the town of Rodriguez are the Puray
river (which flows near Avilon Zoo), and the Manga river.[5]

Barangka
Up till this point the river follows a more or less East-West direction until San
Jose, Rodriguez, where it takes a sharp North-South turn towards the municipality
of San Mateo, where the Ampid River forms the boundary between Barangays Maly and
Ampid. At this point across the River in Quezon City, Calamiong Creek drains
Barangay Bagong Silang.[6] Further downstream the Nangka River and its own
tributary in the Sapang Labo Creek mark the Boundary between San Mateo and
Marikina.[5][7]

City of Marikina
Somewhere north of Brgy. Tumana in Marikina marks a point at which an American
Colonial Era levee shifted the flow of Marikina River west, away from the
population center of Sitio Bayanbayanan (now known as Concepcion Uno), where
erosion had been a problem. The construction of a levee left behind a remnant
waterway now known as Patay na Ilog (literally "Dead River", referring to the
former path of the river) where the original path of the river once traversed,
which rejoins the Marikina River just south of Tumana Bridge. The dredging for this
American era levee left behind a large stone outcropping just below water level
where the Marikina's children would play, back when the water was still clean, such
that this part of the river is still called "luksong kabayo".[8]

The name of Barangay Tumana refers to the Tagalog word for a wide level land just
above water level. The area was considered ideal for vegetable farming due to the
rich riversoil, and the annual inundation of the area by the Marikina River during
rainy season, which prevented crawling insect pests from staying permanently. This
area was eventually also used for riversoil quarrying and saw an influx of informal
settlers which turned it into a residential area, eventually becoming a separate
barangay from Concepcion, with Patay na Ilog forming part of the boundary.[5][8]

Further south on the Quezon City side Barangay Pansol is drained by Pansol Creek,
with headwaters reaching as far up to just behind the University of the Philippines
Integrated School Campus. Even Further South in Barangay Malanday, Marikina, the
Lamuan-Bulelak creek also empties into the Marikina River, although its precise
mouth area has been blurred by the construction of residential buildings.

Marikina River landmarks in Marikina City

Marikina River Park
Youth Camp
Ka-Angkan Park
Skating Rink
Senior Citizen Healthy Lifestyle Center
Marikina Bridge
Marikina River bars and restaurants
Marikit-Na Statue
Roman Garden
Chinese Pagoda
Women's Park
Butiki Park
Animal Trail Park
San Antonio de Padua Parish
Riverbanks Amphitheater
Riverbanks Center
Marikina Riverbanks cafes and restaurants
Carabao Trail
SM City Marikina
Industrial Valley Green Garden
Dutch Marikina
Marikina Christmas Night Bazaars (during Christmas season)
Adjacent Creeks
In Marikina city, numerous other creeks flow nearby the Marikina river but are not
directly connected. These include the Bankaan Creek in Barangay Parang, the
Concepcion Creek in Barangay Concepcion Dos, and the Usiw Creek in Barangay Santa
Elena. Instead, these waterways are linked in a complex network with the Balanti,
Halang, and Muntingdilao Creeks and the Sapang Baho River, eventually emptying into
Manggahan Floodway and Laguna de Bay.

Ecology
Marikina River is on the verge of an ecological imbalance as a strange species of
fish has dominated its ecosystem. Since the late 1990s, the Marikina River has been
infested by janitor fish. Before, the river was thriving with local species
martiniko, ayungin and biya.

The growing fish population has prompted the city government to launch a new
program to control their number. The city issued Ordinance 004, series of 2007,
launching Janitor Fish Eradication Drive in the City of Marikina, granting cash
incentives to participants, appropriating annually fifty thousand Pesos (?50,000.00
for the purpose.[9]

A scientific study of the species found in five locations in the Laguna de Bay
tributary system, including the Marikina River, revealed that the specimen of
janitor fish previously reported as Hypostomus plecostomus actually belong to the
genus Pterygoplichthys, family Loricariidae. The collected specimens for this study
consisted of two species; Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus and Pterygoplichthys
pardalis. Both species were collected from the Marikina River. Only the species
disjunctivus was collected from Pasig River.[10][11]

Crossings
Marikina River is located in Metro Manila112233445566778899101011111212
Locations of the river's bridges within Metro Manila
Main article: List of crossings of the Marikina River
A total of 16 bridges cross the Marikina. The first bridge from the tri-junction
with Boso-Boso and Sapa Bute Rivers is the Pacific Bridge, followed by the Rancho
Luisito Way Bridge, Eastwood Greenview Bridge, and Phil Rock Spillway Bridge
respectively to the south. Then it goes further towards the first government-owned
bridge which is the San Jose Bridge.

Crossing over to the border in between Quezon City and San Mateo, Batasan-San Mateo
Bridge crosses the route and then in Marikina it goes towards four bridges namely
Gil Fernando Bridge, Marikina Bridge, Marcos Bridge, and the Line 2 bridge from
Santolan Station to Katipunan Station.

The next bridge downstream towards the border between Quezon City and Marikina is
the Macapagal Bridge connecting the cities of Quezon and Marikina. Then it crosses
over to another administrative border between Quezon City and Pasig City with the
Manalo Bridge.

Further downstream, the remaining bridges prior to the river's southern end are all
in Pasig City wherein the first two are the Rosario Bridge and Sandoval Bridge.
Then the newest bridge, opened in October 2017, is the Kaginhawaan Bridge that
connects barangays Poblacion and Ugong in Pasig.[12] Then the last bridges near the
Pasig River confluence are the Vargas Bridge and the Santa Rosa de Lima Bridge.

The future expressway bridge is the Metro Manila Skyway. Skyway stage 4 or Metro
Manila Expressway/C-6 as planned serves as a connection road from the Stage 3 in
Santa Mesa, Manila to the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. The expressway
bridge will be built within the city of Marikina, and will serve as a solution to
heavy traffic along the Magsaysay Boulevard-Aurora Boulevard-Marikina-Infanta
Highway corridor as well as Ortigas Avenue. The project is expected to commence by
2018.

Significant floods
Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy
On 26 September 2009 at about 6:00 pm PST, Typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila and
dumped one month's rainfall in less than 24 hours, causing the Marikina River
system, including the Manggahan Floodway, to burst its banks rapidly. Along with
flooding along other river systems, 80 percent of the National Capital Region
became flooded. Also flooded were 25 nearby provinces. In Metro Manila alone, 20
feet (6.1 m) of dirty water forced people to evacuate their homes. By the 30th of
September at least 450,000 inhabitants had been displaced, with at last 380,000
forced into makeshift shelters; 246 people were reported dead. It is believed that
blocked pipes, a poorly maintained sewerage system, and uncollected domestic waste
were major factors in the speed with which the flood waters engulfed the
surrounding area. This prompted President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to declare a
State of National Calamity and set up a task force to rescue the inhabitants.
However, the government was forced to admit that resources were in short supply and
called for global assistance. Thereafter, efforts have been made to make the
drainage system better for the whole city by fixing the sewers together with the
new trademarked "Red Sidewalks".

This is the worst storm that Metro Manila has experienced since 1967.

Typhoon Meari/Falcon
On 24 June 2011, heavy rains of Severe Tropical Storm Meari affected Luzon
including Metro Manila. The water level in Marikina River reached its critical
level, flooding beside its riverbanks, just near along the river. However, the
water level did not reach its higher banks, into the streets and communities. No
casualties were reported but the mud and debris from the river was left by
overflowed riverbanks.

Typhoon Nesat/Pedring
On 27 September 2011, Typhoon Pedring dumped heavy rains like Ondoy over Luzon
including Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Marikina's water level reached a
higher level than 24 June 2011, reaching 20.1 metres (66 ft) by 5 pm. The flood
submerged houses in several barangays of Marikina City and San Mateo. SM Marikina
Basement Parking submerged in muddy water. No deaths were recorded in Marikina, but
in San Mateo, there is one. The day after, the Marikina River returned in critical
level. On 29 September 2011, 5 am, water subsided in the banks of the river and the
residents started to clean. At 6 am, water reached 15.2 metres (50 ft).

2012 Southwest Monsoon rains/Habagat

Although located hundreds of kilometres away from the Philippines, the southerly
flow from Typhoon Haikui in early August, 2012 enhanced the southwest monsoon
across much of Luzon.[13] As a result, widespread heavy rains impacted regions
still recovering from deadly floods triggered by Typhoon Saola less than a week
earlier.[14] During a 22-hour span from 6�7 August, 687 mm (27.0 in) of rain fell
in parts of Metro Manila, leading local media to compare the event to Typhoon
Ketsana in 2009, which killed 464 in the city.[15] Some of the most severe flooding
took place along the Marikina River, which swelled to near-record levels. During
the afternoon of 7 August, the river reached a height of 20.6 m (68 ft), well
beyond the flood level of 16 m (52 ft) and about 3 m (9.8 ft) below the record
level set during Typhoon Ketsana. About 70 percent of Metro Manila was affected by
flooding.[16] Some areas were submerged in up to 3 m (9.8 ft).[17] Due to the
expanding floods, officials in the city evacuated more than 23,000 residents from
flood-prone areas and relocated them to shelters set up across the area.[16]
According to a reporter from the British Broadcasting Corporation, many residents
were reluctant to leave their belongings behind, and some traveled back through
flood waters to retrieve their belongings. Officials feared the flooding could
worsen as the La Mesa Dam continued to overflow at the time.[18] At least nine
people were killed and four others were injured in a landslide in Quezon City.[19]
More than fifty people died on this day.[20]

This was the worst rain in non-direct typhoon or tropical storm on record that
Metro Manila has experienced since 2009, surpassing the accumulated amount of rain
brought by Typhoon Ketsana.

Panorama of Marikina River Park

See also
List of rivers and esteros in Manila
Pasig River Ferry Service
Pasig river rehabilitation
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