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Durable Marikina shoes shine at 'Balik Eskwela' bazaar

Published May 19, 2026 08:40 am
Students and teachers can now buy affordable yet quality shoes and leather goods as the local government of Marikina opened its annual back-to-school shoe bazaar, running until June 21, to help residents save money amid rising prices of basic goods ahead of the opening of classes.
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and First District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro lead the official opening of the Balik Eskwela Shoe Bazaar at the Marikina Freedom Park on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bazaar features 39 stalls selling shoes and leather goods from members of the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) and will run until June 21, 2026. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
On Monday, May 18, Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro led the official opening of the bazaar at Marikina Freedom Park. It is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays, and until 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, and will run until June 21.
The mayor was joined by First District Rep. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro, city councilors, and Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) President Nick Dela Paz.
Teodoro said the initiative aims to help families save on school necessities while supporting Marikina’s shoemaking industry.
“Pagkakataon po ito para makabili ng sapatos na mura at dekalidad na pang-eskwela para sa ating mga anak (This is an opportunity for families to buy affordable yet quality school shoes for their children),” she said.
“Gusto [rin] natin matulungan ang ating mga magsasapatos na makilala at makabenta po ng madami, lalo na ngayon magpapasukan, may pangangailangan po talaga sa sapatos na gawang Marikina (We also want to help our shoemakers gain recognition and increase their sales, especially now that classes are about to begin, as there is really a demand for Marikina-made shoes),” she added.
The mayor assured that if it is made in Marikina, whether bags, shoes, or belts, it is guaranteed to be durable and of recognized quality.
The local government said that the bazaar is part of its continuing efforts to support local footwear and leathercraft manufacturers while making school essentials more accessible to consumers.
Teodoro urged residents and visitors to support Marikina shoemakers and workers by purchasing their items.
“Sa bawat isang sapatos na inyong bibilhin ay mayroong lima hanggang sampung pamilyang natutulungang manggagawang taga-Marikina (For every pair of shoes you buy, five to ten families of Marikina workers are being helped),” Teodoro said.
“Marikina City is the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. Ang pagsasapatos ay natatangi dito sa lungsod; nagsimula kaya mahalaga na suportahan natin ang ating mga magsasapatos (Shoemaking is unique here in the city; it has deep roots, so it is important that we support our shoemakers)," she added.
In addition, all government employees may also avail themselves of a 10 percent discount on purchases at the bazaar.
Organized by the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI), the bazaar features shoes, bags, and leather goods from 39 local manufacturers, including both established enterprises and emerging brands.
Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, is recognized for its shoemaking industry that provides livelihood to thousands of local workers and manufacturers. The city is known nationwide for producing durable, handcrafted footwear and leather goods.
Meanwhile, aside from the annual bazaars, the local government is also planning additional projects to further promote the city’s shoemaking industry, including a shoemaking museum, a one-stop shop for Marikina-made products near city hall, a mobile roaming shoe truck, and possible shoe stalls at the Marikina Town Center.

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