NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE (1 
Senate Bill No. 2997
Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel HI
AN ACT
RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF MARIKINA AS THE 
“SHOE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Philippines, when Filipinos talk about “shoes”, “Marikina” 
is the first word or place that comes to their “kokote” (mind).
Marikina has always been, since time immemorial, automatically 
associated with shoes.
In 1887, Kapitan Moy served as Marikina’s captain municipal 
and was credited for helping manufacture the first pair of shoes in the 
area. Kapital Moy’s willingness to open up a small shoe store has 
ignited the interest of his community.1
In more recent times, then Marikina Mayor Osmundo “Munding” 
de Guzman, in 1967, founded the Marikina Shoe Trade Commission. 
This development spurred the growth of the Marikina shoe industry and 
catapulted Marikina-made shoes into national prominence, thus giving 
sustainable livelihood opportunities to thousands of Marikenos.
Presently, although the Marikina shoe industry is admittedly 
facing various challenges like an aging workforce, shrinking 
production, and the presence in the market of countless imported shoes.
1 https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/ideas-education/marikina-philippine-shoe-capital.


the Marikina shoe industry is still “alive and stepping” with still more 
than two hundred (200) registered manufacturers and retailers as of date 
hereof. The best known Filipino shoe brands are made and based in 
Marikina.
Thus, Marikina City is undoubtedly the “Shoe Capital of the 
Philippines”.
As such, the rich heritage of shoemaking in Marikina City should 
be preserved and actively promoted. One effective way of doing this is 
to officially and formally recognize what is already an accepted fact - 
that Marikina City is the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines”.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2997
Introduced by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
AN ACT
RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF MARIKINA AS THE 
“SHOE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES”
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the 
role of tourism, culture, and industry in spurring our country’s 
economic growth and development, and in preserving and propagating 
our national identity and pride. Therefore, the State shall recognize and 
support areas perfect for tourism, rich in culture, and primed for 
industrial successes.
The State commits to nurturing and enhancing these areas, with a 
focus on showcasing their historical significance, interesting sights, 
and/or industrial potential.
The City of Marikina, with its long history and experience in 
shoemaking, is one such ideal area.
SEC. 2. The City of Marikina as the Shoe Capital of the 
Philippines. - In recognition of the rich heritage of shoemaking in the


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City of Marikina, it is hereby recognized as the “Shoe Capital of the 
Philippines”.
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,