Popular Filipino specialty store reopens in Moreno Valley, Calif.

MORENO VALLEY, California — A popular Filipino and Asian specialty market that has new owners held a grand reopening early April, with the mayor leading the ribbon cutting.

Manila Ranch Market is now owned and operated by Virgil and Cecille De Guzman whose family has lived in Moreno Valley for 24 years.

Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez presented a Mayoral Proclamation and cut the ceremonial ribbon to official reopen the thriving market.

Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez cutting the ribbon to reopen Manila Ranch Store in Moreno Valley, California. CITY OF MORENO VALLEY

“Small business is the backbone of all communities. As Mayor, I am proud to support the success of entrepreneurs and encourage all small businesses to take advantage of the resources the City has to offer,” said Gutierrez.

Originally opened in 1996, Manila Ranch Market was the first Filipino and Asian specialty store in Moreno Valley.

It offers specialty food items including produce and baked goods. A fish market cleans and fries customers’ fish at no extra cost.

A restaurant component was added that utilizes culinary practices true to the Filipino heritage, such as the pairings of sweet, sour and salty flavors to create distinctly traditional Filipino flavors.

Manila Ranch Market is located at 13373 Perris Boulevard and is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.