Socorro, Quezon City

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Socorro
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Socorro, Quezon City
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Socorro
Location of Socorro within Metro Manila
Coordinates: 14°37′04.3″N121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°E / 14.617861; 121.055750
CountryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Region National Capital Region
City Quezon City
District 2nd District
Established (as barrio)November 6, 1961
Declared as barangaySeptember 21, 1974
Government
  Type Barangay council
   Barangay Captain Dr. Teodulo "Ted" Santos
Area
  Total115.6968 ha (285.8930 acres)
Population
 (2019)
  Total25,073
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP Code
1109
Area code 02

Socorro (PSGC: 137404115 Archived July 12, 2018, at the Wayback Machine ) is a barangay located in Quezon City, Philippines, within the commercial district of Cubao. As of the 2019 census, the barangay has a population of 25,073 people. [1] The barangay is home to Araneta City and Smart Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in the world.

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Etymology

Socorro, derived from the Portuguese-Spanish word socorro ("succor"), which means "help" or "relief", is named after its patron saint, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. [2]

History

Socorro Water Towers Socorro Cubao water towers (Boni Serrano, Quezon City; 01-18-2021).jpg
Socorro Water Towers

Barrio Socorro was established on November 6, 1961, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 61–4883, signed and issued by Norberto S. Amoranto, the then mayor of Quezon City. [3] [2] 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]

On June 25, 1975, Camp Aguinaldo was separated from Socorro to become a separate barangay by virtue of through Executive Order No. 29 signed by Mayor Amoranto. [6]

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 Barangay E. Rodriguez; to the south by Bonny Serrano Avenue, separating it from Camp Aguinaldo; to the east by 15th Avenue, separating it from Barangay San Roque; and to the west by EDSA (C-4), separating it from Barangays San Martin de Porres and Bagong Lipunan ng Crame. The area has a total of 115.6968 hectares (285.893 acres). [7]

Government

Seat

The seat of government of Socorro is located at 15th Avenue cor. Bonny Serrano Avenue. [8] It is built within a property of MWSS, beside the two water tanks, which was built approximately in 1930s before World War II. [9] [10]

Barangay council

The current Barangay Captain is Teodulo "Ted" Santos. [11]

TitleName
Barangay Captain Teodulo "Ted" Santos
Secretary Omar Acosta
Treasurer Lilia Adrias
Sangguniang Kabataan

SK Chairman

Mark Adrienne A. Constantino
Barangay councilors
Kagawad
Maria Isabel D. Mesia
Engilbert L. Bangal
Famela B. Galang
Leonido G. Mendoza
Valeriano Rey S. Bartolay
Alfredo T. Navarra
Cesar M. Sioson

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

SchoolAddress
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 Smart Araneta Coliseum Basketball setup.jpg
The Araneta Coliseum, one of the biggest indoor domes in the world

Shopping places

[17] [18]

Places of Worship

Transportation

West from Araneta City 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 Line 3 and the LRT Line 2).[ citation needed ]

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. [3]

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