Marikina - Buzz Talk & News

Last Saturday, with my friend-turned-partner in eating asked if I know a good place to eat around Markina, I quickly flipped through my brains’ yellow pages and I remembered Vivian’s Tapsihan. Since it’s close to where I live, we just took one... more

The PEx Gluttony Society took a while before our food trip to Isabelo Garden Restaurant became a reality. However, the wait was worth it, and that's putting it mildly. Named after the street where it is located, Isabelo Garden Restaurant is a priva... more

When my friend Jeric asked me to join the 1st Environmental Law Society of the Ateneo (ELSA) Amazing Race, I was awestruck at the top cash prize – Php 12,000.00. The fact that the race rules disallowed the use of private cars, guides, support c... more

     A simple 12-year old boy from Marikina City, Kyle Imao, won the grand prize in the finale live cook off of “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition”, a reality cooking contest of ABS CBN for kids who love to cook ages 8 to 12 years of ag... more

The city of Marikina formally welcomed differently-abled athletes from all over the country as it opened the Philippine Para National Games in simple opening rites this morning at the Marikina Sports Park. The opening ceremonies were graced by Philip... more

DIFFERENTLY-ABLED athletes, led by gold winners in last year’s Asean Para Games, will compete in the first PSC-Philspada National Games that get going tomorrow at the Marikina Sports Park. more

Mangunguna ang 19 gold medalists sa nakali­pas na ASEAN Para Ga­mes na magpapakitang-gilas sa pagsisimula ng 1st PSC-Philspada National Games na magsisimula bukas sa Marikina Sports Park. more

ALL eyes will be on the recent ASEAN Para-Games gold medalists as they try to prove their dominance in the first Philippine Sports Commission-Philspada National Games that opens Friday at the Marikina Sports Park. more

The Philippine’s Department of Tourism’s new tagline “Its more fun in the Philippines” has been trending in the travel and cyber scene for the past days since its launch. Many have re-stated it (both positively and negatively)... more

January 09 every year... is the feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila. Thousands of devotees always join the procession of the said patron saint yearly as they prove their faith and devotion to the miraculous image. Others join the risky "sea... more

Marikina Riverbanks is included in my top five list of the best places to run in Metro Manila and little did I know that just over a kilometer from it lies a great spot to dine after a late afternoon run, Patio Vera. I am a huge fan of great food. ... more

Hai Chinese Restaurant  Since Marikina is very close to my heart, I promised her that I would try my best to try out different places and foods found in this area. So there we were, on one, yet another relaxed Saturday looking for a place to sat... more

Coco Fresco Recently I was diagnose with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), mainly because I drink to much carbonated drinks, energy drinks and lots of sodas. 60% of the time I don’t drink water which led me to dehydration and later UTI. So now, I... more