JCI Philippines · Marikina City
Crafted in Marikina.Built to Lead.
Young active citizens of the Shoe Capital of the Philippines — shaping leaders, serving our city, and carrying forward the craft that made Marikina’s name.
01About Us
A chapter named for the craft of its city
For generations, Marikina has been known for one thing done exceptionally well: the handmade shoe. Its artisans once placed the city second only to Japan in Asian shoemaking — a legacy built stitch by stitch, in family workshops along the river.
JCI Marikina Sapatos carries that name with intent. As a local organization of Junior Chamber International Philippines, we gather young people aged 18 to 40 who believe leadership is a craft too — learned by doing, refined through service, and measured by the good it leaves behind.
Over six decades of inductions and turnovers, the chapter has trained leaders, answered the call when floods rose, and today stands behind the revival of the very industry it is named for.
“The community remains resilient… but it needs all the help it can get.”
JCI Mission
To provide leadership development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.
JCI Vision
To be the foremost global network of young leaders.
- Years of leadership
- 60+
- Induction & Turnover, 2024
- 64th
- Guests at the Artesano launch
- 500+
- Young active citizens
- 18–40
Our History
From the first pair to the next generation
1887
The first Marikina shoes
Laureano “Kapitan Moy” Guevarra crafts the first pairs, beginning the tradition that makes Marikina the Shoe Capital of the Philippines.
2020
The industry is tested
Typhoon Ulysses and the pandemic cut deep into Marikina’s shoemaking community.
June 14, 2024
64th Induction & the launch of Artesano
Before 500+ guests, including 1997 JCI World President Crispin Dy, the chapter commits to reviving the shoe industry.
2025
Most Outstanding Local Organization President
President Rovick P. Garcia is recognized for his leadership of the chapter.
Ongoing
One Marikina
With our fellow Marikina chapters, we answer the call when floods rise through OPLAN KAAGAPAY.
02Impact Highlights
Our most impactful work
03Partner Organizations
Stronger together
The organizations that stand with us and make our projects for Marikina possible.
04Upcoming Events
Join us at the next gathering
New events are on the way.
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05Membership
Your seat at the workbench
If you are between 18 and 40, live or work in Marikina, and want to become a better leader by doing real work for your city — there is a place for you here.
- 01
Lead
Chair projects, run committees and lead teams from your very first year.
- 02
Train
Access JCI’s leadership, public speaking and management trainings.
- 03
Connect
Join a network spanning 100+ countries and every industry.
- 04
Serve
Create lasting impact for Marikina’s artisans, families and communities.
Every great pair begins at the workbench. So does every great leader.
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Let’s build something lasting.
For membership, partnerships, sponsorships or project collaborations, write to us. A chapter officer will get back to you.
- Marikina City, Metro Manila
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