DTI Region 4-A Rizal

MUNTINLUPA CITY, 28 May 2026 | The Shop Taytay: Southie Edition officially kicked off yesterday at Festival Mall’s UGF East Hall, bringing Taytay’s famous, top-tier tiangge fashion, great food, and unique local finds straight to the Southie community.

Organized by Shop Taytay Bea Alvarez, Jill Jay Aquino, Michelle Shaik, and Donna Santiago, the event opened with welcoming remarks from the four organizers themselves, setting a warm and energetic tone for the days ahead.

This exciting bazaar was made possible through the collaboration of co-presenters Smile Taytay, the DTI Rizal Provincial Office, South Snippets, and Festival Mall.

​Attendees heard powerful, inspiring messages focused on supporting local entrepreneurs, starting with Ms. Sharon F. Dioco, the OIC Provincial Director of DTI Rizal, followed by event sponsor Enrico Sy of Gold Fortune Textile Philippines. A wonderful highlight of the launch was an impromptu interview with Ms. Onie De Leon, who graciously attended to represent her son, Taytay Mayor Allan Martine S. De Leon. During the chat, Ms. Onie heartfeltly shared her own experience as a citizen of Taytay, reflecting on how she has witnessed firsthand the growth of their wonderful garments business. She spoke beautifully about how the industry has uplifted countless Taytayeño families and truly woven itself into the very town culture.

Shoppers of the South can enjoy this four-day run from May 28 to 31, 2026.