Socorro, Quezon City

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. The barangay is home to Araneta City and Smart Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in the world.

Etymology
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.

History
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. 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 (Local Government Code), the barangay was given more powers, duties, and responsibilities as the most basic government unit.

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.

Geography
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 115.6968 ha.

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.

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.

Landmarks

 * Araneta Coliseum
 * Barangay hall and the twin pre-World War II water tanks
 * Bahay na Puti - the Araneta residence along P. Tuazon Blvd.

Shopping places

 * Ali Mall
 * SM Araneta City
 * Gateway Mall
 * Isetann Cubao
 * Puregold Cubao
 * SM Hypermarket Cubao
 * Farmers Market
 * Farmers Plaza
 * Cubao Expo

Places of Worship

 * Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
 * Iglesia ni Cristo – Murphy Locale
 * Radiance of Christ Ministries
 * Christ to the Philippines – Murphy Church
 * Church of the Nazarene – Central
 * Church of the Lord of Hosts
 * International Christian Life Center
 * New Life Ministries
 * UCKG HelpCentre Philippines

Transportation
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).

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.