Roosevelt College Marikina

Roosevelt College Marikina is a private non-sectarian college named in honor of the American president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its former name was Roosevelt Memorial High School. It was founded in 1933 as Marikina Academy. It is considered as the oldest academic institution in eastern Metro Manila. The college offers courses from pre-school to postgraduate studies. Roosevelt College primarily serves the educational needs of the province of Rizal and eastern Metro Manila. Aside from the flagship Cainta campus, Roosevelt College has campuses in Marikina City (the original school location), Cubao, San Mateo, and Rodriguez.Notable alumni Francisco Tatad – former Senator – Roosevelt Homesite Ireneo V. Incha – former Post Master General – Roosevelt Homesite Mario Parial – a Multi Awarded Filipino Painter,PrintMaker, Sculptor and Photographer. – Roosevelt Homesite Novelita "Nova Villa" Villanueva – actress – Roosevelt Homesite Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Padilla – actress/singer – Roosevelt San Juan 1976–1980 Ricky Reyes – Internationally renowned Hair Stylist – Roosevelt San Juan Edgardo Angara – Senator General Delfin N. Bangit - Arm Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff - Roosevelt San Mateo Julian Marcus Trono- Child actor and Television personality - Roosevelt College Cubao Del De Guzman-Mayor-Roosevelt College Marikina Cristine Reyes-Actress - Roosevelt College Cainta Allan Caidic- Basketball Player - Roosevelt College Cainta 1976-1980