Philippines Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy in Philippines

A former Asian shopping emporium, going back to the days when its coastal towns sold pearls, tortoise shells, beeswax and trading vessels from as far as Arabia, it is still a country that has extensive consumption options that are rich in quality and design.

The most common thing to do here is to get your shopping done while in Cebu or Manila, where the high-end, glass-laden malls exist. This is of course for any brand shopping or anything for which you require a more extensive choice. Manila is also home to flea and bazaar-style markets, where some real treasures and endless bargaining opportunities exist.

Angeles City Shopping

Angeles City Shopping

Shopping in Angeles is vast and varied. Just about anything you want or need can be found here. Read More...

Bohol Island Shopping

Bohol Island Shopping

Bohol is not as cluttered as Manila or Cebu when it comes to retailers and markets, but it still has some great handicrafts and contemporary shopping outlets to call its own. Bartering in shopping malls is acceptable but when visiting an independently owned stall feel free to try and barter the price down. Read More...

Boracay Island Shopping

Boracay Island Shopping

White Beach, the main commercial district of Boracay has gift shops and boutiques selling souvenirs and crafts such as costume jewelry made out of shells, home decor items, inexpensive apparel, and popular local snacks. Read More...

Cebu City Shopping

Cebu City Shopping

Cebu's best shopping can be found within the city's bustling malls. The most popular and the largest one, SM City Cebu mall, is located on Kaohsiung. Its two wings: north and south are packed with many surprising shops, dining options, and entertainment venues. Read More...

Mactan Island Shopping

Mactan Island Shopping

To make a holiday more of a full experience, shopping is involved along the line as well as some souvenir hunting. Mactan Island is well known for its handmade guitar factories as well as many other wooden instruments. Though some guitars might be too big for most travelers to pack, there are smaller sizes displayed in shops everywher Read More...

Manila Shopping

Manila Shopping

Manila's mall culture is probably the most telling sign of the Americanization the Philippines has gone though. Almost every city block or two of Metro Manila has a mall, mostly closing at 21:00, Read More...

What to Buy in Philippines

What to Buy in Philippines

The Philippines is an excellent destination for anyone interested in picking up elaborate handicrafts, home-furnishings, jewelry, embroidery and baskets. In buying traditional crafts such as silks and carvings, tourists are invariably helping to support a still-growing and fragile economy. Read More...

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