MANILA — Marikina is pushing to entice more locals — especially to the youth — to join its footwear-making industry as the city looks to revive the Philippines’ Shoe Capital. It has been a “challenge” ...

MANILA, Philippines — When you step into the city of Marikina, it is impossible not to notice at least two to three shoe stores lining each street. One can hear the rhythmic taps of a shoemaker’s ...