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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider Marikina gov't vows continued support for local industries, small businesses during Christmas season

Marikina gov't vows continued support for local industries, small businesses during Christmas season

Published Nov 4, 2025 01:00 pm
With the Christmas season approaching, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said the city government will continue programs to uplift and develop local industries and support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro and her husband, Marikina 1st District Representative Marcy Teodoro. (Screengrab from Marikina PIO)
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro and her husband, Marikina 1st District Representative Marcy Teodoro. (Screengrab from Marikina PIO)
On Monday, Nov. 3, Teodoro announced the upcoming Marikina Coffee Festival 2025, which will showcase various coffee products, food, and crafts made by local entrepreneurs.
“Isang pagkakataon para itampok ang mga produktong gawa ng ating mga lokal na entrepreneurs, mula sa kape, pastries, crafts, hanggang sa mga homegrown brands na nagbibigay-buhay sa ating ekonomiya (An opportunity to highlight products made by our local entrepreneurs, including coffee, pastries, crafts, and other homegrown brands that fuel the city’s economy),” Teodoro said.
In addition, the Christmas Shoe Bazaar 2025 will open once again to showcase the craftsmanship of Marikina’s shoemakers and local artisans.
“Sa mga panahong ito, gusto nating iparamdam na ang pamahalaan ay kaagapay ng ating mga MSMEs sa pagbibigay ng oportunidad, espasyo, at suporta upang mapalago ang kanilang mga kabuhayan (During this season, we want to show that the government is a partner to our MSMEs, providing opportunities, spaces, and support to help grow their livelihoods),” the mayor said.
In a recent interview, Noel Evangelista, general manager of C Point Shoe, a local shoe store and manufacturer, said that while the local shoe industry continues to thrive, local shoe businesses still face challenges, particularly due to the increasing presence of imported products.
Marikina First District Rep. Marcy Teodoro, husband of Mayor Maan Teodoro, also showed support for the local shoe industry, stressing the importance of preserving its strength to pass on the skills, craftsmanship, and Marikina’s proud tradition of quality shoemaking to the next generation.
Related story: https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/22/marikina-lgu-affirms-support-for-local-shoe-industry-amid-rising-imports
The mayor also urged residents to support Marikina-made products by encouraging their family, friends, and co-workers to buy locally made goods.
“Habang papalapit ang kapaskuhan, bitbitin natin ang diwa ng pagtutulungan at pagkalinga, lalo na sa mga oras ng pagsubok (As the holidays draw near, let us embrace the spirit of helping one another and showing compassion, especially in challenging times),” she said.

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