Module 2: Inang Bayan, Inang Lungsod, at Paaralan

Vocabulary flashcards grounded strictly in the transcript for Module 2, covering Inang Bayan (The Philippines), Inang Lungsod (Marikina City), and Inang Paaralan (PLMAR).

Inang Bayan

A symbolic representation of the Philippines as a nurturing and protective figure that gives identity, rights, and a sense of belonging.

Republic of the Philippines

The official name of the country, consisting of 7,641 islands and 17 regions, with Manila as its capital and Filipino as its national language.

Maka-Diyos

A core value of Inang Bayan rooted in Filipino identity that emphasizes Faith, Spirituality, and Morality.

Maka-Tao

A core value of Inang Bayan rooted in Filipino identity that emphasizes Compassion, Respect, and Human Dignity.

Maka-Bayan

A core value of Inang Bayan rooted in Filipino identity that emphasizes Nationalism, Unity, and Civic Responsibility.

Maka-Kalikasan

A core value of Inang Bayan rooted in Filipino identity that emphasizes Environmental Consciousness and Love for Nature.

Mariquina

The original name of Marikina, believed to be named after a Spanish official or derived from the word Marikit, meaning beautiful.

Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra

The individual who pioneered the local shoe industry in Marikina in the 1880s, which gave Marikina its national reputation.

Republic Act No. 8223

The law under which Marikina was officially declared a city on December 8, 1996.

Republic Act No. 9364

The law enacted on January 23, 2007, amending RA 8223 to divide Marikina into two separate legislative districts.

Sapatos Festival

An annual festival held every November in Marikina featuring parades, exhibits, and local artisan showcases to celebrate its status as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines.

Shoe Museum

A local museum in Marikina housing footwear from historical figures, including shoes belonging to former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Two Mountains (City Seal)

A symbol on the Marikina City Seal representing the Cordillera and Sierra Madre mountain ranges between which the Marikina Valley is nestled.

Shoe Last (City Seal)

A symbol on the Marikina City Seal representing traditional manufacturing in Marikina, specifically shoemaking.

Bamboo (City Seal)

A symbol on the Marikina City Seal representing the people's humility, strength of character, and the city's transition from agriculture to urbanization and industrialization.

Felipe Padilla de León

The acclaimed composer of the Marikina Hymn ("Himno ng Marikina") as well as "Awit ng Maynila".

Munting Basura, Ibulsa Muna

An environmental campaign launched by Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro in January 2025 encouraging residents and schoolchildren to pocket small trash until finding proper bins.

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMAR)

The local city university officially founded in 2003 through City Ordinance No. 015, Series of 2003, spearheaded by Mr. Marcelino "Marcy" Reyes Teodoro.

City Ordinance No. 015, Series of 2003

The city ordinance that officially founded the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMAR).

Dr. Erico Memije Habijan

The first University President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMAR).

Dr. Franklin E. Ayuson

The current OIC of the Office of the President at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMAR).

UniFAST

The Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education through which PLMAR students receive national government subsidies such as Free Tuition, Tulong Dunong Program, and Tertiary Education Subsidy.

PLMAR SSS Campus

The campus location where PLMAR's Colleges and Administrative Offices have been relocated, featuring the 2nd and 3rd phases of new academic buildings.

PLMAR Greenheights Campus

The PLMAR campus location housing the Tech-Vocational Office and the Senior High School Department (ABM, STEM, and HUMSS tracks).

Open Book (PLMAR Seal)

A symbol on the official PLMAR seal representing the school as an open vessel in the never-ending quest for education.