Gift Gate is a store that basically sells a lot of items that are colored in pink. It's main mascot…read moreis a Kitty that I'm sure many of those born in the 90's would recognize but those after the millennium would not. Back in the old days Gift Gate was well, a nice place to get gifts for your loved ones, particularly kids. They sold stationary, toys, pencils, pens, you name it it had it. I gave this one four stars because of the sense of nostalgia. I have a great suspicion that buying something here and giving it to a girl who grew up in the 90's might appreciate the sense of nostalgia that this would bring them. Not only that, but items from Gift Gate aren't that expensive. It's a nice place for people who are working on a tight budget, but want something that has a little bit of thought and sentimentality to their gift of choice.

I'm glad I came here for souvenirs before heading home. This store in the Mall of Asia (MOA) has…read moreFilipino food, art, clothing, history, and culture. It's thoughtfully designed and clean. I think it's valuable to visit a unique place like this as there's lots of rare finds. It was pretty busy. I had to maneuver around a lot of people while browsing. They had a lot of merch that I wanted but I knew I didn't have a lot of space in my luggage. When you check out, just know green shopping bags are sturdy and good quality. I regret buying the brown shopping bags. I noticed they smelled funny when I unpacked my luggage when I got home. I ended up recycling them. I wish I had more luggage space. I wish I had more time in this store. I guess it gives me a reason to come back here on my next vacation.

My favorite store in MOA (MANILA Philippines)…read more This store had everything and then some to warm your pinoy heart. You know I'm not fond of shopping but I enjoyed browsing through the many items and merchandise in this store. I found lots of souvenirs and handicrafts here and some must-have "pasalubongs." I like to pick pasalubongs that will capture the essence of the Philippines and they have many of them here including novelty shirts, home decor items and don't forget snacks: Crispy Mushroom Chips, Banana Chips and, of course, Dried Mangoes. I also found some cool local fashion I can't wait to wear this summer. They had luggage and bag tags that come with free personalization. Made the recipients happy... Great prices because the U.S. dollar is strong ($1 = ± 56 pesos). There are plenty of employees to help if you need assistance. The best part is... they accept major credit cards which was good because I was running out of pesos LoL! Filled one luggage to capacity (22kg, almost 50 lbs which was the max allowed w/o paying excess) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Okay, that's all... happy shopping. Review #3300

I miss this place! I wish it's still open!…read more This is our go to gift shop back in the days

A visit to Greenhills will never be complete without going to Regina Gift Shop…read more When I was a kid my parents would remind me that it's a gift shop meaning I went in to buy gifts for other people. I believed that lie until I was about ten. I guess that was to prevent me from buying all the awesome goodies this shop has to offer. Sorry, parents. I'm buying gifts for myself. They have everything! And I really mean everything. They have all my childhood candies next to a stand of plastic balloons. You know, those little tubes which you squeeze until this substance comes out which you blow into with the use of a little stick. There's a shelf with plates, spoons and forks and knives, cups and lunchboxes. And in the center, you'll find notebooks, stickers, pens, art materials, cellphone cases and the occasional sex toy. Speaking of toys, they do have toys for babies and children and adults who collect toys. Not into those things? They have bags, clothes and hats too. I remember being dragged here by my mom whenever I needed a costume for school. "You're only going to wear it once anyway. But it at Regina," she'd say. Don't get me wrong, their clothes don't break after one use. They have cool socks and hats. And sometimes if you're lucky, they have sell Christmas stockings. I can't remember everything they sell at this shop. So it would be great if you have a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed and you'll leave with lots of loot.

Ugh. Too many cute things in one place…read more I am not into cute things, but I made a deal with my nieces that I have to pass by this shop whenever I'm here, take a picture of their new things and send or show it to them. And sometimes, being a good aunt means enduring a trip to Tickles to look for cute stuff for my two adorable nieces. Everyone keeps telling me, "The stuff there is so cute!" Yes, so cute, but the price of their stuff isn't cute. A notebook there goes for Php200 up when I can get the same one in Landmark for Php100 or less. Their bookmarks are also more expensive than the exact same one in Fully Booked. I suggest, before you buy the cute things you see here, scout around other places 'cause they just might have it at cheaper prices and better quality. The only thing I will ever splurge on in Tickles is stuff for my pet. They now have these really pretty beds for dogs and cats. And my poor cat won't have to sleep on an old pillow on the floor every night. There are times, I also find myself buying their stuffed toys to give my cat as a present so it won't be bored at night.

If you have very little self-control for purchasing cute things, make a detour! But since this…read moreparticular branch is right smack in the middle of Greenbelt 1 and 5, which makes it VERY. HARD. TO. AVOID, then you (or at least your wallet) will be doomed. Tickles is one of those places that are just difficult to resist. It's like a cute child doing a very convincing "paawa face", holding on to your legs, begging for ice cream. Through the years, this place has been constantly getting better and better at stocking the quirkiest and cutest finds, and at reasonable prices. You can count on Tickles for that last-minute birthday present, or for when you're looking to fill that existential void with cuteness in the form of adorable animals printed on pencil cases, pillows, bags... or everyday things with faces on it, soft plushy things for your desk. And, it's actually not just all cute stuff, but also quirky, functional things like statement aprons, wallets, bags... Ack! Oh and they have stuff for the most special people in your life--I'm referring to our companion animals, of course! They have these colorful beds for your dogs/cats, so they can sleep in style, unlike their slaves (us).

Oooh this is one of the most kawaii shops I've been to. Clipper is, more or less, a gift shop where…read moreyou can find countless novelty items, all with a quirk on their own. They have everything from stationery to toys, bags, plushies and pillows. They even sell earphones and memory card readers. The assortment of goodies have one thing in common: they're all so cute. Honestly, I don't think I ever found a non-kawaii item there. Well, their cash register isn't kawaii, but I don't think it counts! Lol. You see, I'm a huge Rilakkuma fan and this is one of the few places in Manila that sells Rilakkuma-themed stuff. The stuffed toys aren't genuine (and I never bought them) but the stationery and other knick-knacks were fine. Besides, it's not like there are many San-X shops in Manila. Speaking of which, they also sell Sentimental Circus-themed goodies. I saw pens, pluggies, keychains and phone cases. So yes, if you're a fan of an obscure (but kawaii) character, you might wanna check this place.

I was immediately attracted by the swarm of cute character pillows on display and after looking…read morearound I realized that Clipper is definitely one of the cutest gift shops out there. If you're looking for a gift for you're quirky, odd, bubbly, or creative friend (or anything in between) you should check out Clipper. They've got a bunch of options from stationary supplies and clocks to pillows and water jugs. Everything here is made to look adorable and hard to resist. With cute pastel designs or the use of animals and others that'll just make you go "awww!!" at everything you see. Clipper is also really affordable and for some reason because the designs are so attractive you could get your friend a sharpener for P40 and they'd love it because of how adorable (and useful!) it is. So basically Clipper gives you everything you want in a gift: 1. cute and unique, 2. useful! and 3. affordable!

This flower shop is a hidden gem along Doña Soledad Avenue Better Living Parañaque! Operating for…read moremore than 20 years, it has never lost its artistic (yet affordable) touch in flower arranging! Thank you for being our community's source of flowers for any occasion!

Giving flowers as gifts has always been uncomfortable for me, and I suppose this is true for most…read moreguys. I mean there are times when flowers or bouquets to be precise are called for. Like for a junior-senior prom, or when someone is getting married, or when there's a milestone like an anniversary, or even when someone is sick or is hospitalized. I'm glad that there's this place along Dona Soledad Avenue that makes giving flowers or flower arrangements easier. Bouquets & More is also a gift shop, but they only have what I would call girly gifts. You know, the feminine stuff. Like stuffed bunnies and all that. Not that there's anything wrong with giving girly gifts to girls, but I don't think any guy would enjoy receiving any kind of stuffed animal, not even a stuffed superhero doll. As for flowers, I'm thinking that maybe I would appreciate flowers if I ever get hospitalized. The flowers would certainly enliven the drab rooms and walls of most hospitals. I think it's also fine to have a bouquet laid at the graves of loved ones, during death anniversaries and all. As a centerpiece on a dining table during special occasions, too, I guess. It's just nice to know that in this part of town, there's this one store that can let one get flowers for any occasion.

I had accidentally placed an order online noticing that their prices were double of what I could…read morefind on Amazon. I contacted them immediately to cancel my order and they refused to refund it to my original payment method and only to store credit even though the item was literally just purchased and no processing or shipping was done. I told them I'd refuse the package as well but they shipped it regardless. Extremely shady business practice.

This was the High End Mall, before all the other High End Malls appeared. And to this day, it…read moreretains a lot of the class and style that defined it as THE mall of choice of Manila's elite. Rustans is special because they were handpicking and curating the vendors and suppliers for a sensible, classy experience even before curation became a thing. And that's probably why Rustans has remained relevant. While other malls and department stores are content with featuring whoever and whatever, stepping inside Rustans was an experience in itself. If you had the scratch to spend on a place like this, you could step out of there in style. The men's section in particular gives you the whole "Manly and Classy" vibe that is just almost impossible to find nowadays. An amazing, amazing place.

My family and friends have been ordering from your Designer Blooms for a long time, and we have…read morealways appreciated the quality and freshness of your arrangements. Last Valentine's Day I received 2 Designer Blooms bouquets. Unfortunately, the bouquet I received did not seem to be at par with your usual standards, as the flowers appeared old and wilted upon arrival. Sadly it did not even last on Valentine's Day. The flowers were delivered on the 13th. We were given old, wilted flowers. Such a shame because they pride themselves as luxury and quality. Packaging might be good but that quality of the flowers is very poor. It is very expensive considering you are only paying for the brand name and packaging. Regardless of the amount of the order, each order should be given importance. I have emailed them. airing my sentiments (with photos) but they have not replied to this date. I truly value this brand and would be saddened to see the quality of your products decline.

If you need flowers in the fort, this is the place to go…read more They don't have as many flowers on display as in Market Market, but this is more a place where you order arrangements that are fit to your needs. I trust this brand because their family who runs this company has been in business since 1993 and they have various branches. They started out focusing on artificial and dried flowers, which they still do very well, but now they are more into fresh imported flowers. The roses they have on display are of very high quality, aligned to the price you pay. The succulents don't last as well in the basement I guess they didn't look that great. Designer Blooms is worth the price you pay.