Marikina’s shoemaking industry is wearing out, but e-commerce offers hope
Teka Teka · PumaPodcast
November 5, 202322m 11s
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Show Notes
Marikina shoemakers were once the face of a thriving industry and cultural institution. Today, they’re struggling to make ends meet in a digital, post-pandemic wave. Workers are leaving in droves, and the old guard is slowly giving way to new, factory-made methods. We checked up on them to see how they’re doing.
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