and Cocina. It is also a venue for seminars, conventions and other events. The Bulwagang Bayani, located on the 2nd floor, is fully air-conditioned and can house 400-450 guests. The Plaza Kapitan may also be rented for different occasions. On September 14, 2018, the building was damaged by a tornado in Marikina, a day before Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) struck Cagayan Valley, disrupting the wedding reception held at the building. Cultural heritage designations On April 16, 1970, the building was commemorated with a cast-iron plaque marker and listed as a Historic Site and Structure by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for being the Unang Pagawaan ng Sapatos sa Marikina or the First Shoe Workshop in Marikina. It is also recognized as a Cultural Property of the Philippines by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum of the Philippines. It was also declared a National Shrine in 1968 by the municipal council and NHCP, as well as Sentrong Pangkultura ng Marikina or the Cultural Center of Marikina by the Marikina local government on April 16, 1986. Image Gallery References Houses in Metro Manila Buildings and structures in Marikina Heritage Houses in the Philippines Restaurants in the Philippines Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila