OLOPS COLLEGE is now accepting student applicants for SY 2012-2013

OLOPS COLLEGE is now accepting student applicants for SY 2012-2013. Entrance examination will be on January 28,2012. For more inquiries please call the Registrar at 997-2556 or check their website at www.olopsc.edu.ph

Jeepneys of Marikina

Here's a collection of photos of different jeepneys in the Marikina route.

Bourne Legacy To Start Shooting at Marikina Public Market Tomorrow

The international movie "Bourne Legacy" is rumored to start shooting scenes from the Marikina Public Market, known as Marikina Market Mall, or to Marikenos as "Palengke sa Bayan." The shoot is rumored to take place across Mercury Drugstore along W Paz where the fruit and meat section of the public market is located.

The original date publicly mentioned is that the movie crew will start shooting from February 1 to 4, 2012, however some sightings, perhaps preparations in line for the taping have been spotted.

The fourth “Bourne” movie series based on the spy novels of Robert Ludlum previously shot scenes in Manila and is also set to shoot in Malabon and El Nido in Palawan.

UPDATE AS OF FEB 7 2012: Sign spotted at the Marikina Public Market says shooting will be from Feb 8 - 10.  Marikina Sports Center is being used as venue for parking everything to be used for the shoot.

From MMDA:
ADVISORY: Bourne Legacy Filming February 8-9,2012
CLOSE TO TRAFFIC MARIKINA MARKET AREA

WESTBOUND (from Antipolo to Aurora Boulevard)
Along Sumulong highway,right turn at Shoe Avenue left turn at V.Santos,left turn at J.P Rizal,right turn at A.Bonifacio Avenue to point of destination.

EASTBOUND (from Aurora Boulevard to Antipolo)
Along A.Bonifacio Avenue, right turn at J.P Rizal, left turn at W.Dela Paz,left turn at Shoe Avenue,right turn at Sumulong Highway to 
point of destination. 


Other rumors from Facebook regarding shoot locations:

• Along H. Roxas corner JP Rizal (that's the street after the San Roque Chapel). Rumored to shoot Feb 9, 2012 early morning.
• Car chase scene from the Sto. Nino Chapel (along JP Rizal, near the bridge) to Calumpang on Feb 8, 2012. Residents were asked not to put out garbage.

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Photo: Huge Christmas Tree at Marikina Riverbanks

The huge Christmas tree at Marikina Riverbanks Center in between Riverbanks Mall and Renassisance Convention Center

Pacquiao-Marquez Pay-Per-View at OLOPSC Gym on Nov. 23

If you want to watch the Pacquiao-Marquez fight on a big screen while feeling the enthusiasm and cheers of fellow boxing fanatics, then come and watch the Pacquiao-Marquez fight, live via pay-per-view at the OLOPSC Gym on Nov. 23 at 8:00am.  Tickets are available at Cashier Window 3 for Php300.

Classes in Marikina Suspended for Sept. 28, 2011

The Department of Education, through their Official twitter account @DepEd_PH announced earlier that classes will remain suspended in Marikina City, Malabon & Navotas tomorrow, Sept 28.

As of  Sept. 27, 2011 7:00pm, Marikina River's water level has surpassed the 17 meter mark due to rains caused by Typhoon Pedring. Residents in low lying areas areas are advised to move to higher ground or evacuate as flood waters rise.

Marikina Attempts to Break World Record For Most Number of Circumcisions

Marikina is holding a "Tule Party" (Circumcision Party) on May 7, 2011 in hope of capturing the World Record title for the most number of Circumcisions.

All boys aged 12 and up are invited to join the event by going to the Marikina Sports Center.   This is a free event by the Marikina City Government on May 7, 2011 from 7am to 5pm.

Marikina City officials estimates around 1,500 boys to attend and be circumcized.  If your son or relative from Marikina City is eligible and due for circumcision, help the city attain the World Record by joining this free event.