TITLE THREE.
- THE CITY
CHAPTER 1 - ROLE AND CREATION OF THE CITY
SECTION 448. Role of the City
Marikina was the provincial capital of the Province of Manila from 1898 to 1899Then became one of the
towns of Rizal Province prior to the formation of Metro Manila. A formerly rural settlement, Marikina is
now primarily residential and industrial, and has been becoming increasingly commercial in recent
years. Marikina is also considered as one of the wealthiest local government units in the Philippines
SECTION 449. Manner of Creation
On June 11, 1901, shortly after the United States took possession of the Philippines, its name officially
became "Marikina". The province of Rizal was created by virtue of Act No. 137 by the First Philippine
Commission which was acting as the unicameral legislative body in the island of Luzon. Marikina, along
with many other towns around Manila, was incorporated into the new province.
In 2006, under Republic Act No. 9364 signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Marikina was
divided into two congressional districts being served by two representatives in 2007
1st District
Barangays: Barangka, Calumpang, Industrial Valley Complex, Jesus de la Peña, Malanday, San Roque,
Sta. Elena, Sto. Niño, Tañong
Area: 9.03 km²
Population (2010): 169,590
17th Congress
2016–2019 Bayani F. Fernando
2nd District
Barangays: Concepcion Uno, Concepcion Dos, Fortune, Malanday, Marikina Heights, Nangka, Parang,
Tumana
Area: 13.62 km²
Population (2010): 254,560
15th Congress
2010–2013
Romero Federico S. Quimbo
16th Congress
2013–2016
17th Congress
2016–2019
Marikina is subdivided into 16 barangays.[23] Its barangays are grouped into two districts for city council
representation purposes. The first district encompasses the southern section of the city, while the
second district encompasses the northern section.
Barangays District Population (2010) Area (ha) Density (/km²)
Barangka 1st 18,504 117 15,815
Calumpang 1st 14,857 72 20,635
Concepcion Uno 2nd 39,204 213 19,983
Concepcion Dos 2nd 25,637 184 13,933
Fortune 2nd 36,142 219 16,503
Industrial Valley 1st 15,995 65 24,608
Jesus Dela Peña 1st 10,175 82 12,409
Malanday 1st 55,442 87 63,726
Marikina Heights 2nd 38,795 206 18,832
Nangka 2nd 43,828 182 24,081
Parang 2nd 41,661 164 25,403
Barangays District Population (2010) Area (ha) Density (/km²)
San Roque 1st 17,945 109 16,463
Santa Elena 1st 6,928 44 15,745
Santo Niño 1st 30,759 146 21,068
Tañong 1st 8,270 73 11,329
Tumana 2nd 43,239 182 23,758
SECTION 450. Requisites for Creation.
Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, Marikina is the main gateway of Metro Manila
to Rizal and Quezonprovinces through Marikina–Infanta Highway. It is bordered on the west by Quezon
City, to the south by Pasig and Cainta, to the north by San Mateo and to the east by Antipolo, the capital
of Rizal province.
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 450,741 and has a contiguous territory of
20,000/km2
Marikina was given the title "Shoe Capital of the Philippines" because of its notable shoe
industry,[7] being the biggest manufacturer of shoes in the Philippines, producing almost 70% of shoes
manufactured in the country.
SECTION 452. Highly Urbanized Cities
By 1992, Marikina had become an industrialized urban municipality under the leadership of Bayani
Fernando. Marikina River was transformed into a waterway, with the Marikina River Park along the
riverbanks. On December 8, 1996, the municipality of Marikina became a city and transformed rapidly
into a highly urbanized. Marikina became a First Class City by virtue of Republic Act No. 8223,[18] the
day of the Feast of Immaculate Concepcion, signed by President Fidel V. Ramos
MARIKINA IS A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY BECAUSE IT EXCEDD 200,000 MINIMUM POPULATION
(400,000 AS OF 2015 CONCENSUS) AND IT HAS AN INCOME ANNUAL OF 1.9B
CHAPTER 2 - CITY OFFICIALS IN GENERAL
SECTION 454. Officials of the City Government.
THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY; THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
OFFICIAL: The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
QUALIFICATIONS:
is a citizen of the Philippines
resident of the City
good moral character
a holder of a college degree preferably in law, commerce or public administration from a
recognized college or university
first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod shall take charge of the office of the sangguniang
panlungsod and shall:
(1) Attend meetings of the sangguniang panlungsod and keep a journal of its proceedings;
(2) Keep the seal of the City and affix the same with his signature to all ordinances, resolutions, and
other official acts of the sangguniang panlungsod and present the same to the presiding officer for his
signature;
(3) Forward to the city mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted by the sangguniang
panlungsod duly certified by the presiding officer;
(4) Furnish, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of records of public character in his
custody, upon payment to the city treasurer of such fees as may be prescribed by ordinance;
(5) Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions enacted or adopted by the
sangguniang panlungsod, with the dates of passage and publication thereof;
(6) Keep his office and all nonconfidential records therein open to the public during the usual business
hours;
(7) Translate into the dialect used by the majority of inhabitants all ordinances and resolutions
immediately after their approval, and cause the publication of the same together with the original
version in the manner provided under the Local Government Code,
(8) Take custody of the local archives and, where applicable, the local library and annually account for
the same; and
(9) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.
OFFICIAL: The City Treasurer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in commerce, public administration or law from a
recognized college or university
must have acquired experience in treasury or accounting service for at least (5) years
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city treasurer shall take charge to the treasury office and shall:
(1) Advise the city mayor, the sangguniang panlungsod, and other local government and national
officials concerned regarding disposition of local government funds and on such on her matter relative
to public finance;
(2) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City;
(3) Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and such other funds the custody of which
may be entrusted to him by law or competent authority;
(4) Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the jurisdiction of the City in
relation to the implementation of tax ordinances, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government
Code;
(5) Maintain and update the tax information system of the City; and
(6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.
OFFICIAL: The City Assessor
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce, or any
other related course from a recognized college or university
a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
must have acquired experience in real property assessment work or in any related field for at
least five (5) years immediately preceding the day of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city assessor shall take charge of the City Assessor's Office, and shall:
(1) Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of real properties for
taxation purposes are properly executed;
(2) Initiate, review, and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs,
techniques, procedures and practices in the valuation and assessment of real properties for taxation
purpose;
(3) Establish a systematic method of real property assessment;
(4) Install and maintain a real property identification and accounting system;
(5) Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically all properties subject to
assessment and gather all data concerning the same;
(6) Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real properties within the
City are properly listed in the assessment rolls;
(7) Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation purposes of all real
properties in the City;
(8) Prepare a schedule of the fair market values of the different classes of real properties in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code;
(9) Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment records of real property
and all other records relative to its assessment, upon payment of a service charge or fee to the city
treasurer;
(10) Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as cancellations and modifications of
assessments, to the city mayor and the sangguniang panlungsod;
OFFICIAL: The City Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS:
a certified public accountant
He must have acquired experience in the treasury or accounting service for at least five (5) years
immediately preceding the day of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city accountant shall take charge of both the office on Accounting and Internal Audit Services, and
shall:
(1) Install and maintain an internal audit system in the City;
(2) Prepare and submit financial statements to the city mayor and to the sangguniang panlungsod;
(3) Apprise the sangguniang panlungsod and other officials on the financial condition and operations of
the City;
(4) Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and obligations may be
properly charged;
(5) Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine completeness of
requirements;
(6) Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances, reimbursements, and
remittances pertaining to the City;
(7) Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same, and other adjustments related
thereto;
(8) Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index cards;
(9) Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the City pertaining to payrolls and
deductions;
(10) Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including
disposal thereof, if any;
(11) Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep all records and reports
related thereto;
(12) Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep all records and reports
related thereto
OFFICIAL: The City Budget Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in accounting, economics, public administration, or any
related course from a recognized college or university
a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
He must have acquired experience in government budgeting or in any related field for at least
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city budget officer shall take charge of the City Budget Office, and shall
(1) Prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instruction on budgetary and appropriation
matters for the signature of the city mayor;
(2) Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and offices of the City;
(3) Assist the city mayor in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings;
(4) Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and submit comments and
recommendations thereon;
(5) Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;
(6) Coordinate with the city treasurer, the city accountant, and the city planning and development
coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;
(7) Assist the sangguniang panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of component barangays of
the City;
(8) Coordinate with the city planning and development coordinator in the formulation of the
development plan of the City;
OFFICIAL: The City Planning and Development Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in urban planning, development studies, economics,
public administration, or any related course from a recognized college or university;
a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
He must have acquired experience in development planning or in any related field for at least
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city planning and development coordinator shall take charge of the City Planning and Development
Office, and shall:
(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical, and other development plans and policies for
consideration of the city development council;
(2) Conduct continuing studies, researches, and training programs necessary to evolve plans and
programs for implementation;
(3) Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional
groups or agencies;
(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, and
activities in the City in accordance with the approved development plan;
(5) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of
the city development council;
(6) Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and
policies for consideration of the finance committee of the sangguniang panlungsod;
(7) Promote people participation in development planning within the City
OFFICIAL: The City Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
a licensed engineer
He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five (5)
immediately years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city engineer shall take charge of the City Engineering Office, and shall:
(1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs,
techniques, procedures and practices of the City in infrastructure development and public works in
general;
(2) Advise the city mayor on infrastructure, public works, and other engineering matters;
(3) Administer, coordinate, supervise, and control the construction, maintenance, improvement. and
repair of roads, bridges, and other engineering and public works projects of the City;
(4) Provide engineering services to the City, including investigation and survey, engineering designs,
feasibility studies, and project management
OFFICIAL: The City Health Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
a licensed medical practitioner
He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five (5) years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city health officer shall take charge of the Office of the City Health Services, and shall
(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of said office, formulate program implementation guidelines and
rules and regulations for the operation of the said office for the approval of the city mayor, in order to
assist him in the efficient, effective and economical implementation of a health services program geared
to implementation of health-related projects and activities;
(2) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor, in carrying out activities to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative to health services;
(3) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning health programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to
implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;
(4) Be in the frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly during and in the aftermath of
man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
OFFICIAL: The City Civil Registrar
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service
eligible or its equivalen
He must have acquired experience in civil registry work for at least five (5) years immediately
preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city civil registrar shall take charge of the Office of the City Civil Registry, and shall
(1) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the
same particularly those concerning civil registry programs and projects which the city mayor is
empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide
OFFICIAL: The City Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in public administration, law, or any related course from
a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
He must have acquired experience in management and administration work for at least five (5)
years immediately preceding the date of his appointment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city administrator shall take charge of the Office of the City Administrator, and shall:
(1) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those which have to do with the management and administration related programs and
projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is
empowered to provide;
(2) Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative support services, particularly those related to
the situations during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(3) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relative to
the management and administration of the City
OFFICIAL: The City Legal Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a member of the Philippine Bar
must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of
his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city legal officer, being the chief legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of the Office for Legal
Services, and shall:
1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide legal
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out the delivery of basic services and provision of
adequate facilities;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning programs and projects related to legal services which the city mayor is
empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;
(3) Recommend measures to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters
related to upholding the rule of law;
(4) Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any violation thereof, particularly
those which occur during and in the aftermath of man-made or natural disasters and calamities;
OFFICIAL: The City Trade and Industry Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in economics or any related course from a recognized
college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
He must have acquired experience in the work of economics or any related field for at least five
(5) years from a reputed private or government institution
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city trade and industry officer shall take charge of the City Trade and Industry Office, and shall:
(1) Develop a comprehensive system of investor assistance as one way of attracting investments in the
City;
(2) Establish a data base of local manpower and other resources needed in trade and industry in the
City;
(3) Undertake publicity programs for the locally manufactured products;
(4) Set up and administer a research, training and productivity center for product development and for
the acquisition and improvement of technology and skills of local manpower,
(5) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the City mayor on all matters relative to
the protection of consumers in the City;
(6) Set up and supervise livelihood projects in the City; and
(7) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers that may be prescribed by
law or ordinance
OFFICIAL: The City Social Welfare and Development Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a duly licensed social worker or a holder of a college degree preferably in sociology or any other
related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent
He must have acquired experience in the practice of social work for at least five (5) years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city social welfare and development officer shall take charge of the Office on Social Welfare and
Development, and shall
(1) Formulate measures for the approval of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of the basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative to social welfare and development services;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning social welfare programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered
to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;
(3) Be in the frontline of service delivery, particularly those concerning immediate relief and assistance
during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and natural calamities;
(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters related
to social welfare and development services which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the
inhabitants; and
(5) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as provided for under
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.
OFFICIAL: The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in environment, forestry, agriculture or any other related
course from a recognized college or university,
He must have acquired experience in environmental and natural resources management,
conservation, and utilization work for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of
his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city environment and natural resources officer shall take charge of the Office on Environment and
Natural Resources, and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative to environment and natural resources services;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning environment and natural resources programs and projects which the city
mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;
(3) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the environment and natural resources,
particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the environment during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters and calamities;
(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relative to
the protection, conservation, maximum utilization, application of appropriate technology, and other
matters related to the environment and natural resources;
OFFICIAL: The City Architect
QUALIFICATIONS:
a duly licensed architect
He must have practiced his profession for at least live (5) years immediately preceding the date
of this appointment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city architect shall take charge of the Office on Architectural Planning Design, and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative to architectural planning and design;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning architectural planning and design of programs and projects which the city
mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide;
(3) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services involving architectural planning and design,
particularly those related to the design and redesign or spatial distribution of basic facilities and physical
structures during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all matters relative to
this architectural planning and design as it relates to the total geophysical and socioeconomic
development of the City
OFFICIAL: The City Information Office
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in journalism, mass communication or any other related
course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent
He must have experience in writing articles and research papers, or in writing for print,
television or broadcast media for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his
appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city information officer shall take charge of the Office on Public Information, and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in providing the information and research data required for the
delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities so that the public is made aware of said
services and may fully avail of the same;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning public information and research data to support programs and projects
which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered
to provide;
(3) Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters and calamities, with special attention to the victims thereof to help minimize
injuries and casualties during and after the emergency, and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;
(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters relative
to public information and research data as it relates to the total socioeconomic development of the City;
OFFICIAL: The City Cooperatives Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree preferably in business administration with specialized training in
cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil
service eligible or its equivalent.
He must have experience in cooperatives organization and management for at least five (5)
years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city population officer shall take charge of the Office for on Population Development, and shall
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and to provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in providing
access to said services and facilities;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning the integration of cooperative principles and methods in programs and
projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is
empowered to provide;
(3) Be in the frontline of cooperatives organization, rehabilitation or variability-enhancement,
particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in their
survival and subsequent rehabilitation;
(4) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on all other matters
relative to cooperatives development and variability-enhancement which will improve the livelihood
and quality of life of the inhabitants;
OFFICIAL: The City Population Officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
a holder of a college degree with specialized training in population development from a
recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
He must have experience in the implementation of programs on population development and
responsible parenthood for at least three (3) years immediately preceding the date of his
appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city population officer shall take charge of the office on Population Development, and shall
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod and provide technical
assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic
services and provision of adequate facilities relative to the integration of population development
principles and in providing access to said services and facilities;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, implement the same
particularly those concerning the integration of population development principles and methods in
programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang
panlungsod is empowered to provide
