Socorro, Quezon City

Socorro
Urbanized Barangay

Seal
Nickname(s): Cubao

Map showing Socorro in Quezon City
Socorro

Location of Socorro within Metro Manila

Coordinates: 14°37′04.3″N 121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°E / 14.617861; 121.055750Coordinates: 14°37′04.3″N 121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°E / 14.617861; 121.055750
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 PST (UTC+8)
ZIP Code 1109
Area code(s) 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 the Smart Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in the world, located in Araneta Center.

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
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.

Seal editions of the government of Barangay Socorro
Official seal used in official documents
 
 
 
 

Schools

School Address
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

The Araneta Coliseum, one of the biggest indoor domes in the world

Shopping places

[17][18]

Places of Worship

Transportation

Araneta Center-Cubao LRT-2 Station Platform Area.

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

  1. ↑ "Quezon City Population Peaked at 2.8 Million (Results from the 2010 Census of Population and Housing)". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Quezon City Public Library - Quezonian Newsletter". Quezon City Public Library. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Barangay Socorro (p. 9)". Slideshare. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Presidential Decree No. 557, s. 1974". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ RA 7160 dtd 10 Oct '91
  6. ↑ "Socorro - Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Brgy. Socorro - Welcome to Araneta Center". Araneta Center. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ "QC folk treasure Cubao water tanks as towers of history". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  9. ↑ "QC dad pushes water towers as heritage site". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  10. ↑ "15th Avenue - Google Maps (Barangay Officials Board)". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  11. ↑ "About - Roosevelt College System". Roosevelt College System. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ "15th Avenue Elementary School - Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Colleges and Universities". Quezoncity.gov.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  14. ↑ "STI Campuses". STI College. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Pail and Shovel - Contact Us". Pail and Shovel. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Contact Us - Starland International School". Starland International School, Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  17. ↑ "SHOPPING AREAS IN QUEZON CITY". Quezoncity.gov.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Store Locator". FamilyMart. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Iglesia Ni Cristo - Murphy". Iglesia Ni Cristo. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  20. ↑ "About Us - Radiance of Christ Ministries". Radiance of Christ Ministries. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Christ to the Philippines Inc.". Christ to the Philippines Inc. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Find a Church of the Nazarene". Church of the Nazarene. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Quezon City Public Library - Quezonian Newsletter". Quezon City Public Library. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
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San Martin de Porres, Quezon City
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