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Glorietta, Greenbelt, Parksquare Complex: Ayala Center

by machomikemd

Center of Luxury Shopping in the Philippines, comparable to Orchard Road in Singapore or Pathumwan District in Thailand. Located in the Financial City of Makati in the Capital Region. Glorietta used to be Quad in the 1970's and early 90's until it had a major facelift wherein in was remodeled and reconfigured by the Ayala Corporation into Glorietta Malls ( a more affordable place than high end greenbelt nearby) and is the main showcase of the Ayala Center, besided the ritzy Greenbelt, located just across an avenue. A prime 1 square mile block of prime retail space and malls that encompasses a prime area in Makati. It is still a work in progress since a wing (Glorietta 2) was destroyed by a bomb blast in 2007 and is currently being rebuilt.opens 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday-Thursday10: am to 9:00 pm Friday-Saturday it has everything you want, food courts, Shoe shops, furniture shops,...

Ukay-ukay in Baguio City: Dig up the discounts --- literally!

by mariwitch

Find authentic branded clothing and get them for a ridiculously low price. The catch is, you will have to dig or rifle through piles and piles of clothes. Much like mining for gems, you end up with dirty hands and possible a sniffly nose. But if you are a real bargain-hunter, you know a treasure trove when you see one. Clothes, shoes, toys On a per item basis, you can get an item for as low as $0.10. The "expensive" items cost around $8.

majica souvernir shop: dun forget yur coron tshirt

by alvinn318

its a small shop located at the towns center..you will find various souvenir items such as coron tshirt, caps, keychain,reg magnet and more..just try to haggle a bit and ask for discount for many items.

Greenhills Shopping Center: Haven for Shopping

by Frenny

This is a big airconditioned flea market style where one can buy a lot of things, from necessities to luxury items. The area also sells "discreetly" quadruple A signature items and these items really come close to the original item.Pearls are predominant in the jewelry section, in fact a lot of foreigners visit the place especially for more affordable southsea pearls. One just need to be careful in buying, it helps you know what is authentic and if you have negotiating skills. A lot of the clothes sold here are also export overruns so you get to buy branded items that did not pass strict quality control in the plants. Do note there are several branded items being manufactured in the Philippines but not advertised nor promoted. Almost everything - clothes, cellphone and all techie stuff, shoes, novelty items, jewelry It really depends on what you need to shop but prices are normally...

Makati Ayala Center: Want To Shop But Laden W/ Luggage?

by cyndymc

If you'd like to go to the malls while waiting for your flight, but don't know where to deposit your luggages, here's your solution. All the big malls in Metro Manila have Baggage Check-in Counters where you can leave your luggage. However, don't be surprised if they request you to open the bags for security inspection before you enter the mall premises.I suggest you shop either at SM Mall of Asia which is very near the airport, or in Makati Ayala Center where there are different malls to choose from (SM, Landmark, Glorietta, Greenbelt, The Link), which are interconnected by bridgeways. If you choose to shop at Makati Ayala Center, you may leave your luggage at the ground floor Baggage Check-in Counter of SM, then go back for it after you've finished mall-hopping. You may take a metered taxi from the mall taxi lane to bring you to the airport, just give enough leadtime for your required...

Balut. Egg with wings

by birgitte

"Baluuuuuuuuuuuuuut!!!!! Penoyyyyyyyyy......... Baluuuuuuuuut!!!" cries the Balut vendor trying to entice people from their houses to buy his goods. Balut is considered a street delicacy. You can't find it though in the city centers or in commercial/shopping areas but in regular residential areas and in the countryside. While it also sells in the afternoons, Balut is more a night time treat. Balut is not for the faint hearted. Penoy, its milder counterpart, is also a duck egg but soft boiled at the stage where the yolk and white of the egg are indistinguishable. Balut is unusual because you have an almost ready to hatch duck inside (if not cooked, it would probably hatch in a few days). You have part egg and part duck fetus. It is very nutritious. Probably the reason why it is believed by the elderly to aid in keeping the knees strong. Another natural VIAGRA. I must caution you though...

*: Durian... tastes like heaven, smells like hell

by birgitte

Durian is available in most fruit stalls and markets when it is in season. Instead of the normal shop description, let me present you instead " A DURIAN TALE".Once upon a time, there was a kingdom known for its wealth and beauty. Its beloved king, fearful that all will turn to ruin once he passes away with no male heir to inherit the throne, made the announcement that he is now considering choosing his successor via marriage to his only daughter. A lot of men flocked to the kingdom to vie for the princess's hand. Not only is the kingdom wealthy beyond imagination, the princess is also a famed beauty of the land. The castle was besieged by young men from all over. The king was overwhelmed with the turnout and a little disheartened too with the greed of people. With all the cunning that earned him the wealth of the land, he decided to turn the search into a contest. To lessen the number of...

Specialty shops around Manila: Custom-made suits in Manila: AFFORDABLE

by jumpingnorman

In response to VTer's question on men's clothing in Manila (Philippine Forum):Yes, clothes are very cheap in Manila (for custom-made)and you can also have these custom-made suits done fast if you ask some tailoring shops...generally about $100-175 regularly. I know in Hong Kong, they just make the suit in just a few days (less than 3 days?) and prices are so affordable. The Filipino tailors are likewise very fast and skilled, but sometimes they have too many orders. If you have Filipino friends who can guide you in the streets of Manila (along Espanya and Escolta), there are reputable tailoring shops like "King Arthur" (if I remember right, that is the name of one of those tailor shops)- but those may be difficult to find for foreigners (unless you have a local friend). If you have 2-3 weeks in Manila, that will be sufficient time to have a custom-made suit if you do shop for a tailor in...

SM Mall of Asia: 7th Largest Mall in th World

by machomikemd

SM Mall of Asia Is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines at present and the 7th largest shopping mall in the world in terms of gross floor size, after the South Dongguan Mall (China), Golden Resources Mall (China), Central World Plaza (Thailand), Seacon Square (Thailand), Runwal Arcade, Mumbai (India). It opened on May 21, 2006 to a throng of about 1 million people. It is built on 19.5 hectares of reclaimed land and has a gross floor area of 386,224 square meters. A roundabout was constructed in the front of the mall with a huge bronze globe similar to Universal Studios! (REALLY SIMILAR! Look at my Los Angeles Page!)The SM Mall of Asia mall grounds consists of four buildings interconnected by walkways; the Main Mall, the Entertainment Mall, and the North and South Carpark Buildings.The Main Mall includes shopping and dining establishments and the food court. The Entertainment Mall...

1 mile of Luxury Shops and Culinary Feasts: Bonifacio High Street

by machomikemd

Bonifacio High Street, which is a mixed-use development with high-end retail shopping, residential and commercial office components, is part of the 36-hectare Bonifacio Global City center in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Besides the commercial and residential buildings, it also has parks and restaurant rows that cater to the A and B market.This is the perfect place to walk your dog, take the kids shopping, and even have coffee with the ladies, all at once. Resembling the Sta. Monica promenade outside Los Angeles, California, this is as innovative as Manila. Many of your favorite SSI shops are there and a couple of flagship stores make the place even more exciting and refreshing. Flip Flops at Havianas, Donuts at Krispy Kreme, Skid Free Slippers at Crocs, Cajun and Southern Cuisine at Claw Daddy, Coffee and Tea at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, shop at Nike, Buy Gap Accesories and a lot lot...

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