The focal point of governance is people. The status of living of people, particularly the vulnerable members of society, provides the most important yardstick of community management. Much has been done on infrastructure development and other areas of community building in the past year, and it is high time that efforts be geared toward human upliftment. 

                 It is in this light that the present administration has adopted as its governance philosophy, “Tunay na Kaunlaran, Tao Naman.” Simply put, Marikina residents will feel secure because they know and feel that the city government is working with them in mind and their interests at heart.

                 The 7K program of the city will now translate this philosophy into concrete action and results in the areas of Health (Kalusugan), Education (Karunungan), Peace and Order (Kapayapaan at Kaayusan), Livelihood (Kabuhayan), Environment (Kalikasan), Housing (Katiyakan sa Paninirahan), and Good Governance (Katapatan at makataong paglilingkod).

It is hoped that the pursuit of the various programs/projects that are attuned to the 7K will bring new spirit, new character, and new hope to Marikina and its people.

                 A new approach, a new atmosphere – one that respects and champions human dignity. This is what a new Marikina is positioned to be.