Makati students get newest version of rubber shoes

MANILA, Philippines — The Makati government yesterday distributed its newest version of rubber shoes for the city’s public school children.

Mayor Abigail Binay led the ceremonial distribution of the AB 5.0 rubber shoes at the Rizal Elementary School, Makati Elementary School, Benigno Ninoy Aquino High School and Makati High School.

She and other city officials distributed 78,023 pairs of rubber shoes to the students.

“We designed the rubber shoes to be very stylish and trendy, so our students can wear them proudly,” Binay said in a statement.

The first version of the rubber shoes was launched in 2018.

Binay noted that a number of local government units have tried to replicate the school gear, but none have been able to match the superior quality and design of the materials.

Apart from the rubber shoes, students are also provided reusable water tumblers similar to popular water bottles in the market.

“This is the second version of the reusable water bottles that we give students to ensure that they are hydrated during class and PE time, and to help them avoid buying plastic water bottles,” she said.