The Marikina City local government passed on Tuesday, Dec. 28, an ordinance which exempts all local footwear and leather goods manufacturers in the city from paying tax as the country continues to grapple with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a set of photos posted on the city's of
(Photo courtesy of Marikina PIO) MANILA - Shoemakers and manufacturers of leather goods thanked the city government of Marikina over its move to provide a tax relief, which means lower business tax and permit fees for five years. In a statement, Tony Andres, chair of the Marikina-based Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI); and Corazon Espiritu, chairperson of the Marikina bags and leather goods, expressed gratitude to Teodoro and to the city council for helping rebuild the city's shoe industry which was badly affected by the pandemic. "Napakalaking bagay nitong tax relief ngayong may pandemya. Labis kaming nagpapasalamat kay Mayor Marcy at sa City Council para rito sa malaking tulong na ito sashoe industry (This tax relief is a huge thing now that there is a pandemic. We are very grateful to Mayor Marcy and the City Council for this great help to the shoe industry)," Andres said. Teodoro on Tuesday signed City Ordinance No. 110 Series of 2021 or Ordinance Granting B