Shopping in the Philippines
A trip to the Philippines is not complete without visiting at least one of its shopping areas. They are easy to find and are scattered all over the country. The retail industry of the country is a thriving and booming sector of the Philippine economy, accounting to approximately 15% of the country's total Gross National Product (GNP) and one-third of the entire services sector. Source: Philippine Retailers Association . Related Links on Shopping:
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Popular shopping malls:Araneta CenterLocated in Cubao, Quezon City, Araneta Center was the first commercial shopping district in the Philippines. It has more than 1,800 retail, food, entertainment, and office spaces. Araneta Center is highly accessible by public transportation and is directly linked to two major mass transit systems. Major shopping plazas in Araneta Center are:
Related link: Greenhills Shopping Center
Greenhills Shopping Center has over 2,000 stores in a unique indoor-outdoor environment. With various shopping, entertainment and dining choices, it is a worthwhile destination for visitors and residents alike. Greenhills is famous for its flea market, with stall after stall selling a wide variety of items, including apparel, jewelry, accessories, and furniture. With a very discriminating eye, one could find quality antiques and the best selection of genuine pearls in the country.
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Ayala Malls
The Ayala Malls offer a variety of choices for shopping, dining and entertainment. From cozy main street settings to bustling activity centers, novel destinations are created to satisfy the ever-changing tastes of the market that Ayala Malls serve.
Ayala malls are located all over the Philippines:
Related link: SM Malls and Department Stores
SM has a chain of malls and department stores that boasts of good quality merchandise, innovative visual display and creative salesmanship. In its lineup, the SM Department Stores carry shoes, ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, housewares, stationery and a lot more. Since its beginnings in 1958 in Rizal Avenue, downtown Manila, SM has put up branches around the archipelago to extend its unwavering service to Filipinos of all walks of life.
One of its branches, the SM Mall of Asia, is one of the biggest malls in Asia and and is a premiere tourist destination in Pasay City, Metro Manila. It has an Olympic-sized ice rink and an IMAX theater.
Related links: Robinsons Malls
From shopping to dining and recreation, Robinsons Malls (which has branches in North Luzon, South Luzon, the National Capital Region, Visayas and Mindanao) serve as a one-stop-shop retail complex offering great deals and fine options in every category. Its malls generate over 120 million visits annually.
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Gaisano Malls
Popularly known as the Mall of the South, Gaisano Malls retail chain are located in Visayas and Mindanao, particularly in Tacloban, Kalibo, Pagadian City and Surigao City. Another Gaisano group, Metro Gaisano is co-managed with Ayala Group of Companies and has its department stores in Cebu (Metro Gaisano Colon and Ayala Center), Legaspi (Pacific Mall), Lucena, Quezon (Pacific Mall Lucena), Taguig (Market! Market!) and Angeles (Marquee Mall). Weekend Markets
Mercato Centrale. Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Soderno. Molito, Alabang, Muntinlupa City Souvenirs
A tourist’s shopping experience is incomplete if he or she does not stop for high-quality crafts and souvenir items that highlight the unique Philippine cultural heritage. The following shops cater to both local and international markets and have various branches all over the archipelago.
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