Socorro, Quezon City


Socorro is a barangay located in Cubao in the third district of Quezon City, Philippines. As of 02 May 2019 census, it has a population of 25,073 people.
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

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. 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'. By the enactment of Republic Act No. 7160, the barangay was given more powers, duties, and responsibilities as the most basic government unit.

Geography

Socorro is located in the southeastern section of Quezon City. It is bounded to the north by Aurora Boulevard, 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, separating it from Brgys. San Martin de Porres and Bagong Lipunan ng Crame. The area has a total of 115.6968 ha.

Government

Seat

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

Barangay council

The current Barangay Captain is Teodulo "Ted" Santos.
TitleName--
Barangay Captain
Punong Barangay		Teodulo "Ted" Santos--
Secretary
Kalihim		Omar AcostaTreasurer
Ingat Yaman		Lilia Adrias
Sangguniang Kabataan
SK Chairman		Mark Adrienne A. Constantino--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Maria Isabel D. Mesia--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Engilbert L. Bangal--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Famela B. Galang--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Leonido G. Mendoza--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Valeriano Rey S. Bartolay--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Alfredo T. Navarra--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		Cesar M. Sioson--
Barangay councilors
Kagawad		---

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

Landmarks

West from Araneta Center along EDSA 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.

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.