Philippines

Shopping in Philippines

The Philippines is a shopping haven for tourists. Countless opportunities are available to purchase regional handicrafts in the shopping complexes, departmental stores, malls and local open-air bazaars. Everything from the famous hand-embroidered dress shirts for men (barong tagalog) to delicate Tiffany lamps made with capiz shells are on offer here.

For the local fare, head straight to the flea markets where visitors can buy all kinds of batik prints, lampshades, brassware, woodwork and other regional local products. Try to take home some of the famous painted papier-maché horses of Laguna.

Go beserk as you go shopping in the Philippines. Read on and we will tell you all you need to know to get the best deals and best places to shop in Philippines. For local information as well as good places to shop, visit our Boracay Shopping Guide. If you get hungry during your shopping spree, stop for some finger food or relax in one of the Philippines Restaurants along the city's shopping streets.

Philippines Shopping Guide

Try the silver jewellery from Baguio, coral and shellwork trinkets, rattan furniture, baskets in various designs, woven grass banigs (mats), religious antique wooden figurines, sarongs, bikinis and plenty of beach wear, embroidered garments with the traditional callado, Filipino traditional dresses for women, rolled cigars and abaca placemats. Handicraft stores are strewn all over the country, especially in busy cities.

Shopping hours in Philippines

Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Most departmental stores and supermarkets are open on Sunday.

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