This is a very inexpensive place to have your one hour or less pictures taken at. We had 1"x1"…read morephotos taken, and it was only 75 Pesos for a set of more than 4 pictures. The other photo shop nearby charges double the price for 4 photos. I have also had them make refrigerator magnets for a great price. You just need to log onto their WiFi and upload your picture onto their site. They make oil paintings of your picture which are created by a local artist. Now that is something that I have not done here yet.

Sometimes the convenience of having an ID photo taken can be difficult. I've noticed that there are…read moreless and less photo developing stores and photography stores now in Makati. When I was young, I remember having to wait to develop my 24 or 26 rolls of photos. I would be so excited even when I had to wait to get my ID photos done for school IDs, passports, etc... I think because not a lot of people print out photos anymore. Most people have their photos directly on their phones, on their laptops, or even in digital frames. But for whatever reason you may be needing an ID photo done and you can't wait more than 15 minutes to have your photo taken and printed, theres a small nook in Greenbelt 1 that is more convenient that the regular photo shops. I prefer to go to Tronix because in just ten minutes you basically get four to six pieces your ID photos for as low as Php60. No fuss, no 30 minutes to 1 hour waits.

This is yet another street in Manila with a special purpose. I recently discovered Bambang when my…read morebalikbayan friend asked me where to buy scrub suits for work (she's a nurse in the US). I volunteered to take her to Divisoria, but a friend of hers told her about Bambang, a street full of stores selling medical supplies and equipment. So off we went. The street of Bambang wasn't as busy as that of Divisoria, with fewer commercial establishments, but at the middle of the street is where you'll see the long line of stores selling different hospital supplies. The items there can go from brand new to second hand (I remember my hubby's comment about an old hospital bed, "Parang may namatay na dyan eh.") but all at a bargained price. My friend was so happy with her scrub suits in different colors and designs costing 300 pesos a pair (compared to a mall price of 700 pesos). What made the trip worthwhile for me were the nebulizers. For households with little kids, nebulizers are a must-have. But the most basic ones cost over two thousand pesos in malls and drug stores. In Bambang, you can get one for 850 pesos. Not bad, right? We have a big, heavy and durable nebulizer at home (costs over five-thousand bucks, a worthy investment though) but I'll probably be back soon to buy a more lightweight, travel-sized one.

Bambang Street was just a minute by foot from where I used to live. But I never realized the…read morepopularity of the place until I moved to Quezon City. My friends used to beg me to take them to that street where they can buy all the good ukay-ukay stuff. I was left puzzled not knowing what exactly they were talking about. Apparently, Bambang Street was an institution. Aside from discount stores with really good deals on some of the best branded items, Bambang also offers a wide array of medical supplies with stores located one after the other. Located so close to the street are plenty of public and private hospitals that can explain the influx of medical supplies and equipment. They also sell them in wholesale prices so you can be sure to get a good deal with anything you buy. Make sure though to take care of your belongings as it can get a little rowdy at times.

If you're still into sending hand written letters to your boyfriend or girlfriend, then this is one…read moreof the places in Makati you can drop that letter off at. If you're sending a postcard, the last time, it cost me Php20. It's more expensive by a few pesos, but at least you don't have to go to the post office and it's a lot cheaper than sending it by LBC. It just takes a bit longer to receive the postcard though. This little stall can also make photocopies of your documents. You don't also have to deal with the long lines 'cause few people come here. Sometimes, I'm in a rush and I'm too lazy to buy load in cards where I have to scratch of the protective covering to reveal some numbers. When I'm that lazy, I pass by this shop, tell them how much I need and the lady sends me the load.

When I want to buy local souvenirs, I usually go to Kultura Filipino or to Filipiniana. Both are…read morelocated in Makati, close to my place. And both offer all the traditional symbols of the Philippines - barong tagalogs, pinneaple fiber clothes and table runners, t-shirts, Mother Pearl picture frames, pearl and coral jewelry and so on. I particularly prefer Kultura Filipino, because I have the feeling it's better served. Actually I think the store is bigger. Anyway, I prefer it. But when I don't want to cross Glorietta to get to the SM building, I go to Filipiniana, inside The Landmark. I highly recommend it for those times you have to buy a gift for a foreigner friend or buy some souvenirs to your family when you go back home on vacations.

If you're a foreigner or balikbayan looking for authentic and inexpensive Filipino souvenirs and…read moregoods, you have to stop by the Filipiniana section of Landmark. The large section is dedication just for Filipino crafts, products and food and I love how you have so many options to choose from. I'm not a foreigner or a balikbayan and I'm not looking for souvenirs but I do love going around this section and buying things. I love being a Filipino and I'm certainly proud of our skills, talents, culture and food. In this part of the department store, you'll find any kind of souvenir you want. It's basically a one-stop-shop. You can find gorgeous handmade and local artisan crafted furniture, home accessories, jewelry, clothes, traditional costumes and even yummy Filipino food snacks like peanut brittle and the famous dried mangoes! I always bring my foreign friends and family members from the States to this store and they always buy so many things and come out of the store happy and satisfied.

Camera Cart Studio is located in the famous Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. They offer photography…read moreworkshops, photography merchandise, studio rentals and photography equipment rentals. We reserved the studio for a photo shoot and we were all surprised to see how cool Maginhawa Street was. It was my first time there and I must admit that I found the place really cool. We rented the place for four (4) hours with a rate of 600 php per hour. We didn't find this rate too high because it includes the ff. along with the studio space: 3x 400W - Rimelight Fame E-4 1x Octabox (150 cm) 1x Large Softbox (36" x 48") 1x Small Softbox (10" x 20") 1x Strip Light Softbox 2x Sets 2-in-1 48" Umbrella (Reflective and Shoot Through) 1x Beauty Dish 1x Barn Door 1x Snoot 1x Honeycomb Grid 20 degrees 1x Honeycomb Grid 30 degrees 1x Barndoor with Color Gels 1x Wall - White 1x Background Canvass - Dark Gray 1x Background Canvass - Sky Blue 1x Background Canvass - Black 1x Background Canvass - Green 1x Background Canvass - Pink 3x Large Light stands 2x Medium Light stands 2x Bowl Reflector 1x Snoot 1x 5-in-1 Reflector 1x Benro Tripod with ballhead 1x Radio Trigger 1x Red Colored Gel 1x Blue Colored Gel 1x Yellow Colored Gel 1x Ladder The size of the whole studio is 20ft x 20ft. Wifi was free and it was really fast. The place also has a toilet room, dressing room, and free drinking water. It is also fully air-conditioned. The studio was just the right size for everyone to move around. The wide space was really good and both the model and photographer were comfortable with the set. We didn't have problems with anything and the whole shoot went by smoothly. I recommend Camera Cart to anyone looking for a good place to have a photo shoot. It's the perfect place!

Impulsive buyer ka ba? Kung oo, for sure makakapag-shopping ka nang malala at Japan Home Center!…read moreKung hindi naman, ngayon mo na malalaman kung anong feeling maging impulsive buyer teh! Hahaha! Parang imposibleng wala kang mabili sa Japan Home Center eh. Yung mga borloloy na hindi mo mabibili sa department stores eh makikita mo dito. Take note: super affordable! Yung mga kakikayan na binebenta pasok na pasok sa budget and usually less than P100 lang sila. Hindi mo mamamalayang nakaka-mahigit isang libo ka na pala kakaisip na "Ayy ang mura!" tapos nakarami ka na girl. OR BAKA SA AKIN LANG NANGYAYARI TO HAHAHA Japan Home Center yung kaya kong tambayan nang ilang oras kakaikot lang sa loob tapos nag-eenjoy na akong titigan yung mga kaartehang binebenta nila. Usually kikay pero useful kaya bagay sa tulad kong mapagmaarte....pero wala masyadong pambili! Char!

How can anyone go wrong with Japan Home Center? It's inexpensive, practical, and the Japanese came…read moreup with it. It is like a 99 cents store but instead everything costs 88 Pesos or less. And they sell everything you'll need in the house from cookware to silverware. They have those authentic Japanese bowls used in restaurants to serve ramen or sukiyaki. They also sell candies and chocolates from Japan. My favorite are their school supplies. A whole pack of colored gel pens, folders of all shapes and sizes, and notebooks with cute anime characters and silly quotes are some of the things i check out when i visit Japan Home Center. Some of the really practical things to buy from here also include tissue paper (because it is sold by bulk), laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies. Their products come in big packs so, if youre looking to fill up a house with stuff you'll need, you can try buying from Japan Home Center and getting everything you need without spending a fortune.

I bought a flashdrive here costs 600pesos way back during my College maybe 2016 or 2017 in Manila…read moreand it's really super amazing and unbelievable, why? for almost 20 years it's still working when I opened now in my husband's laptop and my files are stored not corrupted! Thanks so much

Cd-R King is a techie person's dream - if you're looking for typical, cheap electronic devices that…read morehave a more than okay quality. They sell everything from cd's, usb connectors, phone stands and other laptop and computer accessories as well as school supplies and even household items like electric fans and clothes irons. Small side story: They have this one brand called "Stark" that my brother and I always get amused at when were at the store because we keep on imagining Tony Stark ironing clothes or using a fan to cool himself from the hot weather. In any case, they also sell random little things like cute key chains and as I've said, everything is affordable and cheap so if you have a budget or say, you're...a single parent or a working student...you can check the store out. Oh and make sure to test the items in the store before you buy them so you won't have to return to replace what you bought. :)

While visiting the Philippines I stopped by Landers with family. It's a bit different coming here…read moresecurity must give you a check in card and must look in your bag prior to entering store. Something I'm not use to but it is what is done routinely in this country. We bought a few things and enjoyed the food court and cafe. I have to say their choices of eats are amazing. My children kept talking about how they want to go back when we go to Manila. We ordered a little of everything on the menu to try it out. We did come here as a large group At the food court we ordered: Pasta. Two choices both are amazing. Yet my nephew was not use to savory Italian style pasta. My children did enjoy every bite. Chicken roll with sauce this is similar to the chicken bake we have in Costco in the USA. I didn't even know it came with sauce until my brother pointed it out. We had already eaten all of it when we saw the sauce. Very tasty. Pizza. Whole wheat crust. I have to say this was very good. My husband ordered a supreme pizza. The cafe is a sweet treat. Dessert and coffee is available. My family ordered coffee and some sweet treats. They are looked so yummy. Stars 1 star for facilities 1 star for service 1 star for clean bathrooms 1 star for food and merchandise 1 star for overall experience.

Contemporary subway-themed diner attracts the shoppers to drop by for grub. The Landers Central…read moreshares the space with Dough and Co. bakery and Doppio coffee shop. The dining hall is a posh waiting area while Mom is doing all the shopping. Dads can get a haircut, shave, and massage at Talas Manileño. The isles are full of chocolate bags, premium meats, high-class liquor, and branded furnitures. Pail of nutella and the glorified wine Ice Cream easily charmed the potential shoppers to become a member. Premium membership is at P800. Online application has the current promo rate of P400. Save half the price of expense. Fill up a form, present a valid ID at the branch, and you're good to go. It was actually a friend who convinced me to visit. Went straight to the dining hall after going through the wide grocery racks. A slice of NY pizza (P109), hotdog (P149), chicken (P149) and fries (P49) is shared by the two of us. It is apparent that it is a regular fastfood taste. Nothing special on the food but good enough to fill-in a hungry shopper. Landers Central also serves pasta dishes.