Marikina LGU pushes to expand leather goods industry

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina local government said it is eyeing to further expand its leather goods industry in time for the Christmas season as it kicked off its annual shoe bazaar on Friday. Known as the Shoe Capital of the country, the Marikina commenced its Christmas Shoe Bazaar, this time with the intent of

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Marikina LGU pushes to expand leather goods industry

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