The spotlight returns to Marikina City as its renowned shoemaking industry earns a major platform, with locally produced footwear named as the official shoes of Miss Universe Philippines 2026. In a Facebook update, the pageant organization announced that all candidates will wear designs created by Marikina-based shoemakers under the SAFATOS Marikina label during key moments... Continue Reading →
Maan Teodoro cracks down on City Hall extortion; two staffers arrested
The city government of Marikina has shut down an alleged extortion scheme operating within City Hall, following the arrest of two administrative aides on Monday under the leadership of Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro. The suspects, a 38-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man, were apprehended in an entrapment operation conducted in Barangay Fortune. The operation was... Continue Reading →
Mayor Maan Teodoro approves full tax relief for sari-sari stores, carinderias; grants RPT amnesty to delinquent payers
The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →
