The Philippines Footwear Industry

A law that is also known as the Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tannery Industries Develop Act?

• Republic Act No. 9192

• Republic Act No. 9290

• Republic Act No. 9390

• Republic Act No. 3210

The footwear groups in Marikina and other areas witnessed the influx of cheap goods that came from___________

• China, Korea, Taiwan

• China, Japan, U.S

• China & France

• China, India, U.S

Trade liberalization has allowed greater entry of imports in the country which caused local production to become more important dependent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What year that Marikina aims to revitalize the industry in Marikina City?

• 2000

• 2001

• 2002

• 2003

The city holds the __________ which includes a parade of unique shoes, big shoes and all other shoe materials.

• Caravan

• Heel run

• Sapatos Festival

• Trade fairs

Mayor Teodoro said the livelihood of shoemakers is more important than collecting taxes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Other footwear products include accessories.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In section 8 of the Republic Act No. 9290 it Ensuring Supply of Raw Materials

• TRUE

• FALSE

Business presently in operation are given a 60 percent discount for five years.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Marikina City for crafting the world's largest pair of shoes.

• December 1999

• December 2000

• December 2001

• December 2002