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Mayor
EDITORS NOTE
MESSAGE
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Christmas is a time for celebrating. It is also a time for
looking back and refecting on the year that was.
Each one of us here at the Public Information Ofce
hopes that the recent issues of our magazine succeeded in
featuring the best of what Marikina has to ofer. It is our
fervent wish that not only where you entertained and in-
formed, but that you were also convinced into residing in
Marikina, investing in Marikina, and visiting Marikina.
Help us be more efective in promoting the beauty of this
once rustic eastern town a once glorious Shoe Capital try-
ing its best to deserve the nations patronage once again. We
would appreciate your inputs on how to make our promo-
tional tools more potent.
Help us spread the word among your loved ones and
friends Make it Marikina!
PAUL EDWARD SISON
I send you my heartiest greetings as we celebrate Christmas
2013. As always, this is the time to remember how the Word was
made fesh and dwelt among us not to be served but to serve.
Indeed, the story of Christmas has taken on a most timely
signifcance in the midst of unprecedented destruction brought
about by super typhoon Yolanda. Millions of our compatriots
are mired in indescribable misery, anxiously waiting for help to
assuage their physical hunger, transcend emotional pain, allevi-
ate mental anguish and remain hopeful in order to rebuild their
shattered lives. Te transition will not be easy and so it behooves
us to commiserate with them and give a part of ourselves to ease
their burden.
For many, Christmas is a time for coming together. But for
others, service will come frst. Tose in search, rescue, relief and
rehabilitation eforts whose sense of duty takes them away from
family and friends, will be missing those they love. And those
who have lost loved ones may fnd this day especially agonizing.
Tats why its important at this time of year to reach out beyond
our familiar relationships to think of those who are out there in
areas of massive devastation and untold suferings.
We should be struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies
also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and
a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds
and visitors from afar. Tey came with their gifs to worship the
Christ child. From that day on
He has inspired people to com-
mit themselves to the best inter-
ests of others. By restoring love
and service to the center of our
lives, it is my prayer that His
example and teaching will con-
tinue to bring people together to
give the best of themselves in the
service of others during these
trying times.
I wish you all a happy and a
very meaningful Christmas.
Jun Aguilar
Paul Edward P. Sison
James Paul C. Agulay
Ma. Lourdes Navarro
Christopher P. Papagayo
Adelson Genito
Carmela Salazar
Ragie Mary Dolatre
Rhyan Quilapio
Marjun Fadriquela
Randie Esteves
Warlito Dumaquita
Armand Solacito
Salvador A. Narra
Atty. Florella Almarez
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HON. DEL R. DE GUZMAN
City Mayor
Everything About
Santa
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Marikenyo Earns
CNN Badge
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Quality of Life
at its Finest
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Not an Ordinary Pasta
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Scrumptious Food
Paradise
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An array of
Christmas Surprises
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On-the-Spot Painting
Sapatos Fest 13
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A Feast from the Sea
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A Sports Shop
Unlike Any Other
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Te Right Stuf
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Refresh Your Ride
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Sapatos Festival
Week Celebration
A Night of Glamour
and Pride
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Once upon a time, there was a young lady
that passed by a house full of dcor. She then
told herself, someday. Eventually, that San-
ta-loving ladys word came to existence. Tat
lady? Janet Usman. Janet, wife of Roderick Us-
man (also her business partner) was fond of
collecting Santa fgurines that their house now
showcases more or less 1,500 varieties of Santa
Clauses.
Move over North Pole! Santa Clause well,
Santa Clauses (along with his Elves, some Cher-
ubs and various Belens) now live at # 11 St. Anne
St., Provident Village, Marikina. What started
out as a hobby, turned into an online shop un-
til 3 years afer in 2009, it fnally became what
it is now - a showroom. From musical Santa, to
EVERYTHING ABOUT
Santa
Bottle holder Santa, to parachute Santa, to my
favorite, the boom boom Santa (the naughty
Santa doing his business on the chimney), even
Santas as small as your fngertip to their biggest
--- 6 feet Santa, Everything about Santa has a
lot of selections to choose from. And we really
mean a lot!
What are also special about Everything
About Santas is the quality and the materials
(Resin/Fiber Resin) that they use to create their
fgurines. Meaning, if the fgurine accidentally
falls, it gets chipped. Better than getting shat-
tered, right? Teir products are of high qual-
ity that T.V. shows like Rated K, Umagang Kay
Ganda, Unang Hirit and our favorite magazine,
Make it Marikina ahem, have featured them.
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#11 St. Anne St.,
Provident Villages,
Taong
Tel. Nos.:
570-0864/
514-9273
0999-5119088
EDITORS NOTE
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Earns CNN Badge
MARIKENYO
OTHER AWARDS & CITATIONS
2012 CNN Badge Awardee featured vetted
travel images and video
2012 KLM Lonely Planet DPP On Assign-
ment Grand Prize winner (all expense paid
trip to France)
2013 International Exhibition in
New York by SEE.ME GALLERY (3 of Salva-
dors entries were chosen and had a
grand showing at Angel Orensanz
Foundation from July 25 until
September 10, 2013)
2013 UK LRO International Magazine Photo
Contest Star Calendar Photo Winner
First and only contestant awarded as
2011 Photographer and Rookie of the Year at
FEDERATION of Philippine Photographers
Foundation (FPPF) Photo World Cup (PWC )
2012 Featured Photographer pf the Week
Manila Bulletin October 10, 2012
2012 Best Destination Photo FPPF PWC
February Glorietta EXHIBIT
2011 SLR CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE
YEAR
2013 Finalist for an exhibit and cofee table
book sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank
Capturing Timeless Vision Contest
1st place Las Casas de Acuzar, Bataan Photo
Contest
2013 November top 15 Grand Prize winners
HYUNDAI I-shine
PHOTO EXHIBITS:
October 2013 Manila Yacht Club One Man
Photo exhibit
Centerpiece photo at the Yuchengco Museum
Diwata Photo Exhibit on Women in Mining
KLM shoot out winning photo
(Wawa Dam)
2012 World Photography Organisation commended
Photographer Split Second (eat my dust)
CNN iReport vetted photo earning a BADGE AWARD
FPPF PHOTO WORLD CUP First Place Festival LRO International Winner 2014 Calendar Photo
BRITPART International 2014 CALENDAR
PHOTOCONTEST WINNER
Its all about uniqueness. - Tats how
internationally multi-awarded photographer,
Dionisio Jundio Salvador, perceives pho-
tography.
A member of the prestigious Samahan ng
mga Litratista sa Rizal (SLR), Jundio started
his fervor in photography while cameras were
still in the flm age. But it wasnt until the dig-
ital age for cameras did he turns photography
into passion.
Jundio was one of those afected by On-
doy. He was caught of-guard by the sudden
rise of the water while he was driving. While
taking refuge in the house of a kind-hearted
Korean during the storm, all he had was his
newly bought digital camera. As the water
subsided and he was on his way home, he
took pictures of the afermath. Such is the
power of those images he captured that soon
he was earning recognition in the interna-
tional community. Tese photographs would
soon inspire our international neighbors -
particularly an American Baptist Church, to
aid in the relief operation for the victims of
Ondoy.
Jun Salvador
RANCHO
ESTATE IV-EAST
Cold breeze of nature and peace and order,
thats how the homeowners ofcers and couple
described Rancho IV East when they moved
there fve years ago. Before, they lived in an ex-
ecutive village in Paraaque City, but when they
heard about the village in Marikina, there were
no second thoughts of having a new home there.
Rancho IV East is a private subdivision and a
gated community. It consists of small residential
streets and includes various shared amenities. It
has a covered basketball court, volleyball court,
Grotto, and a playground park. It also boast its
refectorized corner gutters and posts for safe
driving.
Mercy Ong, the re-elected president of the
homeowners association said that security is
their number one priority. In fact they installed
two CCTV cameras at the entrances of the village
to prevent criminals from entering their vicinity.
We also initiated a security scheme among our
Quality of life
at its fnest
residents by designating a hotline number connected to
the guards on duty for immediate emergency response.
We are also planning to add six more CCTVs to make
our security measures even more intensifed.
At the heart of the village is a cozy and relaxing park
and playground accentuated by animal replicas. Tis
place is best for enjoying quality time with family on
weekends or even during hangouts with friends.
As a way of fostering community spirit and promot-
ing camaraderie among its residents, Mercy Ong care-
fully nurtured a fun and exciting life for Rancho IV East
residents. We have several events like Breakfast with the
Homeowners and some calendar events which we yearly
celebrate, as well as some sports festivals. Trough this,
she believes that the quality of life of the residents is tru-
ly enjoyable and memorable.
Aside from these developments, they also help the
city government with easy collection of plastic bottles
within their community.
Mercy Ong
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A Shrektacular Christmas at SM City Marikina!
An unforgettable Christmas with a Shrektacular celebration was held
at SM City Marikina in spectacular opening rites on November 9. With the
Shrek-themed centerpiece, it allows everyone to take photo opportunity with
the said display.
Let Shrek and friends fll us with the Christmas spirit, as they get merry
and festive. Guests were treated with an experience of great music and amaz-
ing performances including a special number by the son of the Pinoy King of
Rap francis Magalona, Elmo Magalona.
Te Christmas spirit is indeed at an all-time high in SM City Marikina
as it readied an array of festive activities celebrating the holiday season until
January 9, 2014.
Lets say Hello to our Shrektacular friend! Te Shrek Meet & Greet event
is happening all Fridays of November and December. Itll be a Shrektacular
Christmas indeed especially for the kids and the kids at heart. Tere will also
be Shreks Christmas Camp from December 913.
And of course, the Grand Shreks Christmas Treehouse centerpiece will
grace the mall throughout the entire season.
SM Marikina food court has a seating capacity of 316
and can be found on the 3rd level of the mall building.
Whats unique about this SM food court is their two-
month-old baby, Bagnet Bai.
Bagnet Bai, of course, serves Bagnet. But Bagnet here
is used as an ingredient for another dish. Yup! A dish with-
in a dish thats probably the most ftting description for
it. From Bicol Express Bagnet, to Binagoongang Bagnet to
Pinakbet na Bagnet. Its like having two viands in one. A
good deal for a price of one, right? Check them out! Now
serving only at SM Marikina Food Court.
Digital experience @ SM Marikina Cinema
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SM Cinema including the eight cinemas of SM City Marikina
is the largest cinema exhibitor in the country. Currently it operates
more than 230 cinemas in 40 SM Malls nationwide.
SM Cinema is continuously looking for ways to enhance its
patrons movie experience in terms of cinema quality and conveni-
ence. Recently, SM Cinema updated its website which provides a
more efcient way of browsing movie schedules of all SM Cinema
branches nationwide, while giving patrons the unique opportunity
to purchase/reserve tickets right at the comfort of their own personal
computers.
With more SM Cinemas opening in the near future, there is no
stopping SM Cinema from bringing the best of movie and live enter-
tainment to the rest of the country.
WHATS UP? SM City Marikina cinema will soon have its Directors
Club Theater.
DID you know that all eight cinemas in SM City Marikina are 100%
digital? Well, thats absolutely right!
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Marikina City has now becoming home
of one of the largest bufet restos found in the
Philippines. Vikings in SM City Marikina,
which also has branch in SM MOA and SM
North Edsa, provides an ambiance of splen-
dor while taking its guests to diferent worlds
through food. It redefned the standards of
dining in class and style.
Vikings ofers its guests superb food selec-
tions that take them on a gastronomical ad-
venture around the globe. Divine Villanueva,
operations manager, said that Vikings aims
to give its guests one-of-a-kind experience
by tasting the world. We have a vast array of
food choices and varying cuisines here. From
American to European to Asian, we cater our
guests the best; we had to have the best.
VIKINGS
A feast from the sea
Vikings also considered having the best
team of chefs, assuring the quality and richness
of their food.
Aside from good food, Viking also boasts its
luxurious interiors to give its customers a level
of class that cant be found anywhere else. Viking
Marikina has the longest bufet table that ofers a
warm atmosphere for its guests. Seats and dining
areas were designed to have a cozy and homey
feel, perfect for relaxing and unwinding afer a
very lengthy meal.
Viking mostly receives customers in groups
like families and friends. It is known as a good
venue for birthdays and corporate meetings. One
more thing to consider when you dine for your
birthday, its free!

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2/F SM City Marikina,
Kalumpang
570-3888,570-4888,
570-5888,
0917 876-6888,
0919 999-3888
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ON-THE-SPOT
PAINTING
Sapatos Fest 13
116a RED FOX
116b DIGI BABE
117 SAMSUNG
118 CAPDASE
119 LENOVO
120 ASUS
121-122 CITY
LIGHT
123 MEGA PIXEL
124 SMART
125 SILICON
VALLEY
126 MEMO
EXPRESS
127 OCTAGON
COMPUTER
SUPERSTORE
128 KINGPAD
129 ALL PHONES
131 PC EXPRESS
132 VACANT
133 CD-R KING
134b AERO
PHONE
135 INFORMATICS
138 ASIANIC
COMPUTER
EXHIBIT
139 SUN CELLULAR
140 TECHNO
MOBILE
141 INKRITE
142 POWER
TELECOM
SHOP
143 GAMES AND
GADGETS
144 DATA BLITZ
145 SDL MOBILE
146 VILLMAN
147 HALO
148-149 GLOBE
TELECOM
150 ELECTRO
IPOD MINI
DR. DRE BEATS
HP CAMCORDER FULL HD
SAMSUNG NOTE2
BLACKBERRY BOLD
BLACKBERRY Q10
WITH KEYPAD
SONY VAIO NETBOOK
PANASONIC LUMIX
DMC-FZ00
PANASONIC
HEADPHONES
IPOD 2
KIOSK
INFOMAX
MY PHONE
CHERRY MOBILE
TORQUE
FIREFLYV
SWISSTECH
KINGCOM
CLOUDPHONE
PHOENIX BAT-
TERY
ISS EYAN
KATA
INK 1
COBY
DR LAPTOP
CIRCUIT CITY
SST LAPTOP
CDRKING
MOBILE
SKK MOBILE
Cyberzone, the ultimate technology and lifestyle center of
the SM Supermalls, it is the largest chain of IT retail stores
in the Philippines which ofers a vast number of global
brands and comprises of a wide range of local players that
provide complete products and services as well. SM City
Marikina in known to be one of the biggest Cyberzones
among SM Super Malls.
Mark Erwin Masangkay (techie someone who is expert in or
enthusiastic about technology, is an engineering supervisor with
a thirst for the latest available gadgets and gizmo. He feels that
aside from acquiring the sensation of being in with the latest
technology, he considers technology as an efcient tool in his job.
For him, gadgets also serve as a form of bonding instrument
for the family. His wife Michelle, a gadget lover like him, likes
to tinker with the latest applications (Camera 360 was her lat-
est downloaded app). Aside from taking selfe shots, she is also
fond of taking photos of their daughter Chin-Chin.
Chin-Chin, a tech-lover-in-the-making, loves playing educa-
tional applications. But of course, as parents, they limit the use in
order to give priorities to their childs studies.
Teir tips when buying gadgets? Choose every little gadgets
that are useful; should jive with your personality and lifestyle; du-
rable and of course, you are comfortable with.
Premier Hub
for Consumer Technology
-WORLD
151 I-CLICK
152 SONY
ERICSON
153-155 APPLE
CENTER
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The RIGHT STUFF
Ground Floor
SM City
Marikina,
Kalumpang
Hannsmat Resto and Bar is a foodie paradise
hidden in Provident Village, Marikina. Tis place
is a haven for everybody who is anybody. From
group of friends, to families, to stressed-out of-
fce workers seeking a moment of liberty from
the jagged grasp of city life, Hannsmat ofers an
escape for anyone who seeks to chill-out in a re-
laxing environment.
Hannsmat was derived from the name Hans
Matthew, the son of owner Henry Cruz. If chill-
ing-out and relaxation are on top of your pre-
sent priority list, it is the ultimate spot for you in
Marikina.
Enjoying melodies from diferent genres
while having a booze, devouring scrumptious re-
pasts or having a cup of cofee garnished with free
Wi-Fi, one cannot help but realize that Hanns-
mats tag line -Savor the Flavor & Ambiance-
has been bestowed upon them.
Te place has a main dining furbished with
Scrumptious food paradise
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television, a bar and a Venice-styled fauvist mural
painted by some UP Fine Arts graduates ideal
for families, friends, and sweethearts to dine in.
Tey also have a music room which can accom-
modate 10 persons; the function room / catering
room is the most spacious of the Resto and Bar,
it can accommodate up to 140 persons ideal for
conferences, birthday parties or any occasion that
needs a commodious environment; and last, but
defnitely not the least, is their Fresco.
And of course, we have their food and bever-
ages mouthwatering, delectable, lip-smacking
food and fruit-forward, full-bodied and fun-to-
drink beverages. From their Rib-eye Steak, to
their Shrimp Tempura, to their Fettuccini Al-
fredo, to their Blue Ocean Drink, youll probably
hear your stomach holler, Get in my belly! Ever
wondered how cinnamon would taste with chick-
en? Heck! Even their sauce has its own pleasant
surprise.
#76 St. Marys Ave.,
Provident Villages,
Taong
Tel. Nos.:695-3692
Its actually the quiet ones who ofen draw
the most attention.
Afer your Qizia experience, you will surely
fnd out what Amy Efar was trying to imply in
her quote.
Qizia, the silent player as their opera-
tions manager would describe it, is indeed one
of those quiet ones drawing attention. And
why would it not? Winning Best Pasta Award
for 2013 and being one of the Most Afordable
Restaurants of 2011 featured in Ang Pinaka of
GMA News TV, defnitely rouses the curiosity of
ones taste buds.
In the year 2007, what started out as a hum-
ble small cofee shop that served as an extension
of the hospital, Qizia is now also the home to
scrumptious pasta and pizza. And dont forget
about their meals! Each cuisine has an eccentric
blend of ingredients that comes as a pleasant
surprise. Dont believe me? Try their cheese
sticks. Quite common right? But theirs is some-
thing special. A roll of tissue wont be enough to
wipe the smile of your face afer tasting their
version of this dish. Curious? Go ahead and try
their meals.
Not an ordinary pasta
2013 Best Pasta Restaurant (Metro Manila)
Given by Golden Globe Annual Awards for Business
Excellence
2013 Most Outstanding Cafe Restaurant
(Marikina City) Given by the National Customers
Choice Annual Awards for Business Excellence
Did you know?
Qizia has a sister-resto named Sweet
Maria. It is located at Te Gardens of Loyola
Grand Villas. Tis kitchen-like, cozy resto
has a hint of sweetness in color and tranquil-
ity in atmosphere, a visual depiction of the
inspiration collected by one of the owners
who loves to travel. Teir menu is a delec-
table fusion of mostly Italian and Filipino
cuisines. Experiencing a pleasing blend of
Italian and Persian favors in contrast and
harmony is something that you will look
forward upon visiting this place. Te owner
of these restos take pride on their pasta and
pizza. Youll be sure of total satisfaction afer
having savored on the frst bite.
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SDS Medical Center
Compund
Concepcion Dos
Tel No.: 489-0760
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Sportsyard
Well, if superheroes have
capes, ninjas have masks and
nudists have well, blurry
circles, sports enthusiasts have
sports gear.
Recognizing Marikina as
a Bicycle-friendly City, Henry
Lim, a bicycle enthusiast and
proprietor of Enduro, along
with his wife (who came from
a family who owns Trifemme),
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#7 Gil Fernando
Avenue, Midtown
Subdivision, Barangay
San Roque
Mondays to Sundays
(8:00 a.m. to
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0922-8822786
founded Sports Yard Outdoor Gear on Septem-
ber 12, 2013.
While others boast their sports gizmos and
equipment parts, Sports Yard Outdoor Gear fos-
ters profuse selections of quality sports/outdoor
gears and apparels for hardcore sports enthusi-
asts.
Sports Yard is known for its wide array of
sports apparels that ranges from sports bottles, to
mountain bike shorts, to cycling jerseys, gloves
and/or swimwear. You can also choose from
their extensive assortment of trusted local and
imported brands -- Enduro, Trifemme, ZeFal,
XON, Infni, Giyo, Cat Eye, Veloce or Pearl Izu-
mi, you name it, they (most likely) got it!
Sports Yard Outdoor Gear follows SRP (Sug-
gested Retail Price) for fair competition one
indication that you can be sure that prices here
are fair and reasonable. Ask their regulars. Tey
range from bikers, runners, to badminton play-
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RIDE
Play need for speed much? Love customizing/dress-
ing up your car? If you are a person like these, OGIES
Car Accessories is the place for you.
What started out as a fascination for cars during
high school, owner Joseph Ogie Salvador turned his
fantasy into a reality.
In March of 2005, OGIEs Car Accessories was es-
tablished. Tey provide electrical troubleshooting ser-
vices, re-fashing, race chips, car alarms and security,
LED lights, car accessories (of course) and more not
to mention the spacious customers lounge. Whatever
OGIES
CAR
ACCESSORIES
Joseph Ogie Salvador
it is, you can be sure of the quality. Te secret? He
also uses the same brand that he supplies an as-
surance that each brand has been tried, tested and
found credible.
Winning Best Exotic Car at the Beats-On
Car and motor show, Being Best in Paint, Best in
Custom Kit, Best in Sound System set-up in Auto
Genix 2005 at Sta. Lucia and being featured on Top
Gear Magazine, his car alone shows the competence
of the shop.
Refresh your
615 JP Rizal St.,
Concepcion Uno
Tel. No.: 942-2583
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PhP 25,600,526.00 (as of November 8)
52,909 pairs of shoes (as of November 8)
Shoe Caravan in 13 LGUs,
1 Municipality and 5 malls
2013
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PhP37,231,895.10
77,153 pairs of shoes
Shoe Caravan in 16 LGUs,
1 Municipality and 4 malls
SAPATOS Festival
GAWAD KAPITAN MOY
TOUR DE TAKONG STILETTO RACE
SHOE TOUR
FEAST OF ST. CRISPIN
KONSYERTO SA PLAZA
SHOE CARAVAN:
MAKATI CITY
SHOE CARAVAN:
TAGUIG CITY
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PATIO DEL
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J.P. RIZAL ST.,
SAN ROQUE
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SAPATOS Festival
Mayors Gala: a Beneft Dinner was held re-
cently at the Sentrong Pangkultura ng Mariki-
na as part of the festival week celebration of
Sapatos Festival 2013.
Te event is a fund-raising project whose
proceeds will help to continuously support the
local shoe industry by sending deserving lo-
cal scholars to schools that ofer programs on
shoe designs, shoe-making, shoe manufactur-
ing, and marketing.
Mayors Gala: a Beneft Dinner featured
a fashion show where shoes designed by re-
nowned designers Brian Tenorio, Andre
Chang, Kristel Yulo, Leeroy New, Maco Cus-
todio, Nereku, and Vania Romof, and proto-
typed by Marikinas Roweliza Shoes and Car-
melettes Shoes, two of the 48 shoe companies
joining Sapatos Festival 2013 were highlighted.
Award-winning actress, host and model
Angel Aquino hosted the program with Bri-
an Tenorio.
Ofcials and personalities who graced
the evnt were Sen. Koko Pimentel, Rep.
Sherwin Gatchalian, Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority Director
General Sec. Joel Villanueva, and Metro Ma-
nila Development Authority General Man-
ager Corazon Jimenez.
Right afer the show, selected pairs of
shoes were auctioned. Proceeds were given
to the victims of typhoon Yolanda.
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A Night of Glamour and Pride
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