Socorro, Quezon City
Socorro | |
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Nickname: Cubao | |
Coordinates: 14°37′04.3″N 121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | National Capital Region |
City | Quezon City |
District | 3rd District |
Established | November 6, 1961 |
Government | |
• Type | Barangay council |
• Barangay Captain | Jose "Joey" O. de Guzman |
Area | |
• Total | 115.6968 ha (285.8930 acres) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 21,747 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC14°37'04.3"N 121°03'20.7"E |
ZIP Code | 1109 |
Area code | 02 |
Socorro (PSGC: 137404115) is a barangay located in Cubao in the third district of Quezon City, Philippines. As of 2010 census, it has a population of 21,747 people.[1]
Socorro is home to Araneta Center and Smart Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in the world.
Etymology
Socorro, derived from a Portuguese-Spanish word "succor", which means "help" or "relief", is named after its patron saint, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
History
Barrio Socorro was established on November 6, 1961, pursuant to city ordinance no. 61-4883, signed and issued by Norberto S. Amoranto, then mayor of Quezon City.[2][3] It was created as a barangay on September 21, 1974, pursuant to Presidential decree no. 557 of President Ferdinand Marcos, 'declaring all barrios in the Philippines as barangays'.[4] By the enactment of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code), the barangay was given more powers, duties, and responsibilities as the most basic government unit.[5]
Geography
Socorro is located in the southeastern section of Quezon City. It is bounded to the north by Aurora Boulevard (R-6), separating it from Brgy. E. Rodriguez; to the south by Bonny Serrano Avenue, separating it from Camp Aguinaldo; to the east by 15th Avenue, separating it from Brgy. San Roque; and to the west by EDSA (C-4), separating it from Brgys. San Martin de Porres and Bagong Lipunan ng Crame. The area has a total of 115.6968 ha.[6]
Government
Seat
The seat of government of Socorro is located at 15th Avenue cor. Bonny Serrano Avenue.[7] It is built within a property of MWSS, beside the two water tanks, which was built approximately in 1930s before World War II.[8][9]
Barangay council
The current barangay captain is Jose "Joey" O. de Guzman.[10]
Title | Name |
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Barangay Captain Punong Barangay |
Jose O. de Guzman |
Secretary Kalihim |
Conrado C. Calma |
Treasurer Ingat Yaman |
Rogelio Baoayan |
Barangay councilors Kagawad |
Bonifacio C. Rillon Jr. |
Ronald P. Espulgar | |
Alfredo T. Navarra | |
Jaime M. Quiambao | |
Maria Isabel D. Mesia | |
Humberto C. Tiong | |
Leonido C. Mendoza |
Seal
The seal of Barangay Socorro features the twin pre-war water tanks, the flag of the Philippines, and the year when Socorro was established. It is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the barangay government, such as barangay clearance.
Schools
School | Address |
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Roosevelt Memorial High School (Cubao Campus)[11] | 10th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City |
15th Avenue Elementary School[12] | 139 15th Ave, Cubao, Quezon City |
ABE International College of Business and Accountancy (Cubao Campus)[13] | 878 Rempson Bldg., Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City |
STI College - Cubao[14] | STI Academic Center Cubao, P. Tuazon Blvd. corner 5th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City |
Pail and Shovel Integrated School[15] | 107 14th Avenue, Murphy, Cubao, Quezon City |
Starland International School (Cubao Branch)[16] | 93 12th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City |
Landmarks
- Araneta Coliseum
- Barangay hall and the twin pre-World War II water tanks
Shopping places
- Ali Mall
- SM Mall Cubao
- Gateway Mall
- Isetann Cubao
- Puregold Cubao
- SM Hypermarket Cubao
- FamilyMart Sparks Place
- Farmers Market
- Farmers Plaza
- Shopwise Cubao
- Cubao Expo
Places of Worship
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
- Iglesia Ni Cristo - Murphy Locale[19]
- Radiance of Christ Ministries[20]
- Christ to the Philippines - Murphy Church[21]
- Church of the Nazarene - Central[22]
- Church of the Lord of Hosts
- International Christian Life Center
- New Life Ministries
- UCKG HelpCentre Philippines
Transportation
West from Araneta Center along EDSA (C-4) are numerous bus terminals, which serves buses to most places in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. There is also a bus terminal and a jeepney terminal built inside the commercial center. Cubao is an intersection point for two of city's commuter train lines (the MRT-3 and the LRT-2).
Fiesta
Every last Sunday of June, Socorro celebrates its fiesta and feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, its patron saint. It is usually celebrated by Holy Masses, processions, parades, concerts, pageants and various games and contests.[23]
References
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- ^ "Quezon City Public Library - Quezonian Newsletter". Quezon City Public Library. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Barangay Socorro (p. 9)". Slideshare. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Presidential Decree No. 557, s. 1974". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ RA 7160 dtd 10 Oct '91
- ^ "Socorro - Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Brgy. Socorro - Welcome to Araneta Center". Araneta Center. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "QC folk treasure Cubao water tanks as towers of history". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "QC dad pushes water towers as heritage site". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "15th Avenue - Google Maps (Barangay Officials Board)". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "About - Roosevelt College System". Roosevelt College System. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "15th Avenue Elementary School - Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Colleges and Universities". Quezoncity.gov.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "STI Campuses". STI College. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Pail and Shovel - Contact Us". Pail and Shovel. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Contact Us - Starland International School". Starland International School, Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "SHOPPING AREAS IN QUEZON CITY". Quezoncity.gov.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Store Locator". FamilyMart. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Iglesia Ni Cristo - Murphy". Iglesia Ni Cristo. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "About Us - Radiance of Christ Ministries". Radiance of Christ Ministries. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Christ to the Philippines Inc". Christ to the Philippines Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Find a Church of the Nazarene". Church of the Nazarene. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Quezon City Public Library - Quezonian Newsletter". Quezon City Public Library. Retrieved June 10, 2016.