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2 huge buildings of shops, cinemas, fastfood, fine dining, etc etc. i don't think a day is enough to really explore this place, epecially during the sale season (around the last weekend of april and the last weekend of october)
What to buy: anything and everything!
What to pay: from budget to blow your money away
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
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The biggest mall in the Philippines, one of the top 5 biggest mall in the world! 4 buildings of mall space, al fresco dining, fine and casual restaurant, an IMAX cinema, olympic size ice skating rink.
What to buy: Everything and anything under the sun!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Bay Blvd, Pasay City
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Like Hong Kong, the Philippines has a very healthy clothing manufacturing industry as well. Local brands dominated the market, such as BENCH, PENSHOPPE, HUMAN* just to name 3. While in the Philippines, why not try updating your wardrobe? There are always sales going on, you might just steal a bargain!
What to buy: These chains sell everything...and not just men's clothings. Tops, Bottoms, Belts, Socks, Underwear, Umbrellas, Cups etc etc
What to pay: Pretty reasonable and more, during a sale!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Gosh, the malls! Pilippinos devotion to shopping elevated it into an art. So many large malls to get around to. Staggering! This is just 2 of the malls at this spot and they could well occupy you for an entire day. Exhausting!
What to buy: Everything under the sun but I focused on clothes and apparel.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Located at the heart of Metro Manila's premier business district, Makati, is Ayala Center, a mecca of pure shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Ayala Center is a sprawling shopping area consisting of two major developments - Glorietta and Greenbelt. Glorietta itself has four wings - G1, G2, G3, and G4 (G is for Glorietta) and is appropriately shaped like an octopus (well, quadropus in this case). This is where the not-so-expensive shops are located.
On the other hand, Greenbelt is a more recent development (except for GB1), where the high-end stores (particulary in GB4) and the exciting restarants are.
My top 5 favorite stores in Ayala Center:
1) Hobbes in GB3 - for the youngsters and "young once," a treasure trove of toys and knick knacks.
2) Powerbooks in GB4 - simply love their selection
3) Tower Records in G3 - for music lovers
4) Mercury Drug in G3 - conveniently located for those last minute purchases of medicines, tolietries and even groceries
5) Rustans Dept Store - for "pricey" shopping experience
My top 5 favorite restaurants:
1) Max Brenner - move over, Bizu; the bald man's chocolate creations are exquisite and divine.
2) Sugi - for Japanese
3) Sentro - Filipino favorites with a twist
4) Good Earth - Chinese staples with a twist
5) Luk Yuen - affordable, quality Chinese food
What to buy: In this shoppers' mecca, almost anything and everything!
Top 5 things to do besides shopping and dining:
1) Catch the latest art flicks (vs commercial films) in Ayala Center's comfortably furnished cinemas.
2) Get a special spa treatment.
3) Learn more about Philippines history and culture in the adjacent Ayala Museum.
4) Get a strategic seat in the many cafés and people watch.
5) Recharge those batteries amidst Greenbelt's wonderful gardens - for free!
What to pay: From P1 to infinity! Cash or plastic, no problem!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: In the heart of Makati Central Business District
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One of the largest mall/department stores in the Philippines and owned by a Chinese tycoon Henry Sy.
a) Over 150 retail, service shops and dining outlets
b) 12 cinemas with a seating capacity of 8,517
c) 9 Food Court tenants
d) Bingo and amusement centers
e) Parking facility for over 1,000 cars
What to pay: (last date visited - June 15, 2006)
1. cheese bread - 34.00 pesos
2. lipton green tea (10 pcs) - 56.50 pesos
3. panasonic AA digi-battery (6 pcs) - 148.50 pesos
4. close-up - 34.75 pesos
total amount - 273.75 pesos
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(last date visited - April 9, 2006)
1. Hawk Sports Bag Backpack - 2,289.75
2. Hawk Travel Bag - 699.75
3. Kodak 1-Hour Charger (for rechargable batteries) - 1, 933.00
(last date visited - April 3, 2004)
1. 3 shorts - PhP 100
2. boxer short (walker) - PhP 149.75
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: SM City Manila, Conception cor. Arroceros
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Mercury Drug is the leading drugstore in the Philippines. All medicines are guaranteed new! You can almost buy any medicine you need and you can almost see this chain of stores everywhere in the Philippines with a round a clock service. It is also cheaper compared to other drugstores.
What to pay: (last date visited - June 15, 2006)
1. schick razor (4 pcs) -64.25 pesos
2. toothbrush - 33.00 pesos
3. ice green tea - 15.50 pesos
total amount - 112.75 pesos (12% vat included)
1) Ascof Tablet (600 mg; for cough) -PhP 3.50/tablet
2) Neozep Tablet (for colds) - PhP 3.40
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 2414 Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila 1003
Phone: 252-5839
The SM Mall of Asia is a massive mall near the Manila Bay. Developed by the experienced SM Development Corp. which has great experience in mall operations. Here you can buy a varied array of goods in the hundreds of shops. There is also a chance to watch movies in over ten cinemas including the country's first IMAX theatre.If you are hungry there is a good selection of restaurants to choose from serving everything from burgers to Filipino food to steak.
What to buy: Lots of things
What to pay: Depends on your budget
Updated Nov 2, 2010
I have used the currency exchange service at Robinsons Department Store numerous times.I find the service here safe,secure and professional.I have found the rates here better than hotels.Be aware that they will not accept damaged/torn currency.
Written Oct 9, 2010
Address: Robinsons Department Store Level1
I was with my friend buying medicine at the chemist and my friend accidently knocked over a soap bottle in the chemist with her bag. I picked it up and put it back on the shelf. Then the staff man came quick and took the bottle away from me quick and examined it. He saw that there was a small crack on the top and he said we had to pay for it! gosh this all happened in 10 seconds flat. I could not beleive that the man was so quick to point that out, i was flabbergasted! I know that if there is a damage we have to pay for it but the way it was done it was so clinical. and then we asked for the manager then the man said I knocked it over! Gosh this guy was just making up things just to be so analising. we just paid for the 1 liter bottle then i threw it in the garbage afterwards. and there was no proof that it was broken before . What a analising store.And its a big chain so they could have covered the cost if there was a hint of doubt . so watch out when you are in the chemist in watsons in fort bonaficia because they are watching everyone like a hawk (AKA NBI). Dont forget to bring your wallet! Isnt the customer correct some of the times?
What to pay: Depends
Updated Mar 16, 2010
Address: Fort bonafacio
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