| Official Name: | Socorro |
| Nickname: | Cubao |
| Settlement Type: | Barangay |
| Seal Size: | 300px |
| Pushpin Map: | Metro Manila |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Socorro within Metro Manila |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | National Capital Region |
| Subdivision Type2: | City |
| Subdivision Name2: | Quezon City |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | 2nd District |
| Government Type: | Barangay council |
| Leader Title: | Barangay Captain |
| Leader Name: | Dr. Teodulo "Ted" Santos |
| Established Title: | Established (as barrio) |
| Established Date: | November 6, 1961 |
| Established Title2: | Declared as barangay |
| Established Date2: | September 21, 1974 |
| Area Total Ha: | 115.6968 |
| Population As Of: | 2019 |
| Population Total: | 25,073 |
| Timezone: | PST |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Coordinates: | 14.6179°N 121.0558°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
| Postal Code: | 1109 |
| Area Code: | 02 |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
Socorro (PSGC: 137404115) 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.
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]
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] 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]
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 .[7]
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]
The current Barangay Captain is Teodulo "Ted" Santos.[11]
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Barangay Captain | Teodulo "Ted" Santos |
| Secretary | Omar Acosta |
| Treasurer | Lilia Adrias |
| Sangguniang KabataanSK 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 |
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.
| School | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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.