EXCITING NEWS!!! 🎉 the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry – New Marikina has been elected by the CDC to take a significant seat in Marikina City’s socio-economic planning and development initiatives! 🤝 The CDC, serving as the secretariat and technical arm of the City Development Council, will involve PCCI-NM in the process of recommending and approving City Development Plans, alongside the City Mayor, barangay chairpersons, and representatives from NGOs/POs. This collaborative effort is crucial for Marikina’s progress! ✨

📣 BIG NEWS for Marikina Businesses! 📣

Get ready for a boost! Marikina is rolling out exciting business reforms focusing on several key areas:

👞 SHOES! We’re bringing back the shine to our legendary shoe industry! 🌟 Imagine a brand new Marikina Shoe Expo building – a hub for creativity, design, a shoe museum, and the best “Gawang Marikina, Tatak Marikina” certified shoemakers! Plus, we’re committed to supporting local by ensuring Marikina-made shoes are prioritized in public schools and local departments, and encouraging private sectors to join in with potential recognitions and LGU tax credits!

🏢 MULTI-SECTORAL GROWTH! We’re streamlining business registration with a central Business Registry Database! 🚀 Every Marikina business will have the chance to join the prestigious “Gawang Marikina, Tatak Marikina” program, opening doors to procurement opportunities in both government and private sectors! This is about supporting ALL Marikina businesses and showcasing the quality we’re known for! ✨

🏆 BRAND BUILDING LEGACY! Since 2013, PCCI has been the driving force behind the Marikina Seal of Excellence and Gawang Marikina, Tatak Marikina logos, ensuring quality and pride in every Marikina product! This project is set to elevate ALL Marikina industries! ✨

🚲 TOURISM TAKES CENTER STAGE! Get ready for more visitors because Marikina is boosting tourism across the board! Our mission? INCREASE FOOT TRAFFIC! We’re launching a city-wide tourism marketing blitz to make it happen! And check out these exciting tourism focuses:

🍜 FOODIE ADVENTURES! Prepare your palates for a taste of Marikina history! We’re reviving 10 iconic Marikina dishes (including 6 that are becoming rare treasures!). Imagine every restaurant and bar offering at least one of these culinary gems! Plus, we’re introducing a Marikina Star Rating for food establishments that excel in food quality, safety, hygiene, inclusivity, innovation, and pioneering ideas! Get ready for a delicious journey! 😋

🚴 BAMBOO BIKE CAPITAL! Marikina is pedaling towards sustainability and becoming the Bamboo Bike Capital of the Philippines! We’re supporting bamboo bike promotion, aligning with environmental goals, and leveraging the DTI bamboo facility right here in Marikina! Let’s ride towards a greener future! 🌿

♟️ CHESS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES! Calling all chess enthusiasts! Marikina is staking its claim as the Chess Capital of the Philippines! Home to the first and only chess museum in the Philippines, named after the legendary Grandmaster Eugene Torre, Marikina is ready to promote chess tourism and celebrate this strategic game! 🧠