‘MayniLOVE’ creates P1.8M income, 182 jobs

This is a big help to the local economy, and these events will help balance and complete the economic business cycle

The city government of Manila’s “MayniLOVE” event drew at least P1.8 million in earnings for small and medium businesses and generated 182 jobs during its two-week run from 1 to 15 February 2021.

This development came from some 37 stalls that were established at the Mehan Garden, and 11 stalls located at the two participating malls in Manila, such as the Robinsons Place Manila and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Manila Bureau of Permits director Levi Facundo attributed the success to the city’s Valentine’s month event that was initiated by the city government in its efforts to boost consumer confidence.

“The figures will surely help our local economy and the people who benefited from this event. This is a big help to the local economy, and these events will help balance and complete the economic business cycle,” Facundo said.

“This only shows that consumer confidence has increased because of what our local government is doing,” he added.

He noted that the Valentine’s month event is only one of Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s policies to gradually reopen the economy, which has been severely affected by the pandemic.

The city’s permits chief said the local government has also been providing free swab tests to the employees of malls and hotels, jeepney and tricycle drivers, as well as vendors in public markets.

This is on top of the free swab tests being provided by city government’s medical frontline workers at the Quirino Grandstand and at the city’s six district hospitals.

“People know. People noticed our readiness and remain hopeful because of our local government’s efforts through the leadership of mayor Isko Moreno and vice mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan,” Facundo said.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF PNA WORKERS apply paint at a footbridge along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City, as part of the local government’s beautification drive amid the pandemic.