Fairlane is an 8 hectare property located in Baranggay Concepcion Uno along the national road, J.P. Rizal st., going to San Mateo and Montalban, Rizal. It is about 3.5 kms. from the city proper of Marikina. It is composed of 6 roads namely FAIRLANE, GALANT (formerly FLEETWOOD), MONTEREY, KINGSWAY, BEL-AIR and SAVOY. It is bounded on the North by St. Benedict Subdivision; South by Majestic Subdivision; East by J.P. Rizal st. and Marikina Greenheights Subdivision and West by Twinville Subdivision.

FAIRLANE was subdivided into 120 lots, averaging between 250 s.m. to 350 s.m. and have its own big open space with a basketball court, jogging lane, playground and a chapel dedicated to St. Pancratius.

In the 1950's, Fairlane was just a vast ricefield. The first subdivided portion composed of what is now called Kingsway street under the name of BALTAO Subdivision. Baltao was then a very prominent developer and is comparable to the Fil-Estate of today. Then in 1957, the Baltao Subdivision was sold to Dr. Salvador Samson , also a very prominent housing developer of the 1950's, who was then developing the adjacent property (composed of Fairlane, Fleetwood, Monterey, Bel-Air and Savoy streets). He named the combined parcels of land "FAIRLANE" in 1958. His passion for cars must have prodded him to name all the streets after a car model of that time. FAIRLANE is a late 50s car model of FORD Motors and is also the vast estate of the car industry pioneer, Henry Ford.

In 1963, a milestone in the history of Fairlane occurred when Mrs. Emma BARBA gathered the group of Fairlane pioneers at the home of the Batestin family. This meeting became the birth of the community organization, the FAIRLANE SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (FASNA). The pioneers must have realized that a growing community needs an organization to have some semblance of order and to further foster the unity among the young neighborhood.

In 1964, Mrs. BARBA was elected as its first president during a meeting held at the Dumlao residence. the first FASNA administration worked for the improvement of the roads by the municipal government; the erection of electric poles; the implementation of a regular Police patrol in the evening; the installation of the streets signs to formally identify the streets and the holding of the first community Christmas party. But perhaps the most important project of Mrs. Barba's term was the start of the construction of the Fairlane chapel, in honor of St. Pancratius. The first chapel was a mere 6 x 4 meter wooden structure and the first Fairlane parish priest was Fr. Rulloda (deceased). But its simplicity would become the unifying bond all Fairlaners of the past, the present and hopefully of the future. The succeeding FASNA presidents; Jess CENTENO, Lourdes DUMLAO (Cecil's Mom), Judge Ric DIAZ and Atty. Ben PEREZ all worked for the further improvement of the community facilities (chapel, roads, etc.) and conducted more civic and religious affairs which furthered united the early residents. Atty. Ben Perez would become the first re-elected president and would serve for 3 consecutive terms in recognition of unselfish efforts and service to the Fairlane community.

In the late '60s, at the height of the Beatles era and the start of the Hippie generation and bell bottom jeans fashion, Fairlane experienced a construction boom. The subdivision suddenly grew in population. More new residents came in and they were immediately impressed by the strong camaraderie among the residents and the happy affairs conducted by the active organization. The center of the activities was the chapel, which by this time, has been improved and beautified through the efforts of the residents.

The Fairlane children were introduced to Catechism via the May Flower festival in honor of Mama Mary which was organized by Mrs. Josie BUENVIAJE. The festivity is capped by a procession around the subdivision in honor of the Blessed Mother. Later on, the Filipino tradition of Santa Cruzan would be added to add more gaiety. The October Block Rosary novena enabled the residents to know each other much closer as every house in Fairlane hosted the rosary prayer every night thereby opening their homes to everyone. The Lenten activities was also a special affair as the Fairlaner organized procession around the community reciting prayers and singing hymns. Since this is a week long vacation for most residents, this affair made residents interact with one another more longer. By this time, almost all residents knew one another including each member of the family (including household helpers) and it is a typical sight to see children giving respect to the elders by greeting them 'Good Morning Po ' or 'Good Evening Po'. It was also at this time when the first Fairlane Choir composed of Cito and Cynthia CRUZADA, Becky and Lita VERGARA, Third ESTRELLADO, Lily Diaz and others was organized with the moral support of Fr. Gene FLORES S.J., the first priest that was endeared to every Fairlaner and Sr. MURIATI, who taught them new songs. The Fairlaners and the choir also made their first TV debut when they appeared in the TV Sunday Mass (said by Fr. FLORES) over at Channel 2. Fairlane would enjoy the services of foreign Jesuit priests now and then but perhaps the most loved of all and the longest serving Fairlane parish priest was Fr. William KREUTZ S.J (shown at right saying mass at the early chapel structure) who was just a newly ordained priest when he first said Mass in Fairlane. He is now the president of Ateneo de Zamboanga.

But just as every resident was enjoying the seemingly endless bliss, a test came from the Almighty beset the community in the early part of 1970. On the morning of November 19, 1970 Typhoon YOLING hit Fairlane with center wind of 200 KPH and destroyed 90% of the houses in Fairlane. Old and new houses had their roofs blown away by the powerful winds.

The mid-70s saw the more active involvement of the youth. The first FAIRLANE PALARO was held at the new Dr.Victor Abastillas Plaza on November 7,1976 under the helm of Fairlane Athletic Director, Ed Mojar and his aide, Greg Belen. The opening ceremonies was supported by the Fairlaners which featured Olympic-like ritual (like the lighting of flame). This ushered in a new community activity in the form of Sports, to add to the existing religious and civic affairs. All youth, from teenager down to kids participated in different games (volleyball, track races, table tennis, chess and others) to earn hand made medals (by Greg) and the admiration of the other Fairlaners. Previous sports involvement of the Fairlane youth was the participation in the annual Barangay Concepcion Basketball Tournament carrying the colors of 'AsphaltTrade' and the Chess Tournaments which was staged as early as 1970. In 1978, the First Invitational Basketball Tournament was sponsored by Fairlane and was joined in by teams from the neighboring communities in Marikina.

It was also in 1976 that Fairlaners held the first victory party for the winner of the US Presidential election(Gerald Ford) after a friendly bet was held among the elders. It was this kind of affair, however funny (or even silly?) that has kept the camaraderie among the residents more livier and stronger.

In 1978, the youth finally organized themselves (with urging of Mr. Ogsimer) to form the FAIRLANE YOUTH ORGANIZATION (FYO) with the primary aim of uniting further the Fairlane youth and to be of complimentary service to FASNA. Greg Belen was voted as its first president and one of his first project was to solicit funds for the senior residents of the 'Home for the Aged' in Boystown, Parang. The succeeding administrations of FYO all worked hard to raise funds through various ways and means to finance different projects. All members worked hard to make every projects a success. One of the most successful FYO projects, financially and participation wise, was the 'Princesita ng Mayo' fund raising drive during the term of Amy Manuel,the second FYO president but the first lady president. The FYO became one big 'barkada' which also aided the mother organization, FASNA, in various community affairs.

It was also during this time that the FAIRLANE TASK FORCE was formed to help preserve the peace and order in the community. In the late '70s, other natural calamities came to the community. Though the 1978 flood brought havoc to the nearby Balubad and Twinville subdivision and spared Fairlane from destruction, the Fairlaners,nevertheless, aided their neighbors in distress in this first rescue and relief operation of the community.

If in the decade of the '70s the Fairlaners were united strongly through the religious and sports activities of the community, the 1980s dawned a new aspect in the lives of every Fairlaner. This decade characterized the Fairlaners involvement with politics and protest actions. The Fairlaners, already aware of the injustices and the graft and corruption in the government, finally made their views felt and joined street protest rallies. When Nene Pimentel ran for the Interim Batasan Pambansa under Ninoy Aquino's Laban slate, the community wholly supported his campaign, despite the odds of running against the Marcos government. Old and young alike actively campaigning almost everyday during the campaign period for the first Fairlaner who ran for a government position. The Fairlaners also involved themselves as 'poll watchers' against election cheating during voting day. Pimentel lost in his first attempt but won on his second try, this time as Mayor of Cagayan de Oro.

The 1990s saw more development in the community, with more residents moving in and the nearby subdivision likewise increasing in population. But this also brought more problems as crime against property (robbery) remarkably grew. The chapel also has now grown bigger in size as the former 'Pelota' court gave way to the chapel altar extension. The Chapel renovation/improvement program included the Bell Tower, a new marble flooring and altar wall, covering of the right side and a toilet was constructed for the residents comfort. However, the youth organization somehow faded away and no further attempt was made to revive it. Nene Pimentel is now a highly respected senator of the land, the pride of Fairlane. Fairlane almost had a vice-president among its rank, when Pimentel ran for the position. By this time the Fairlane 'babies' themselves have started their own families and their generation now move into the history of Fairlane. The next millennium now beckons on the history of FAIRLANE.