excellent service and hard working Zikhiana Guali,made exceptional service !!! Very respectful,…read morework fast ,

Quite accessible to commuters. Can be a hassle to those bringing cars because the traffic can get…read morenasty in Bicutan. Lots of restos, cafes, shops. The SM department store has Kultura and Home - but dont expect Home to have lots of items. The toilets are few - hence a queue in all my visits so far. They can be dirty too (like in my visit today).

The mall was clean and pleasant to stroll and do some shopping. There are a medium amount of retail…read moreshops. Several cute coffee shops are also located on the upper levels and would be a good place to take a break and enjoy a Cappuccino. There are restaurants not only on the lower level but in the upper levels as well. A movie theater is located at the top level. Security check are located at all entry points. Highly recommend all guests staying at the Hilton Manila to take a walk to see this lovely mall.

Glitzy Shopping Mall in Pasay [MANILA Philippines]…read more Across the NAIA Terminal 3 is the Newport World Resorts and this very nice mall with high-end shops for the high rollers and the jet-setters. Maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit but the stores do look fancy: Longines, Pandora, LaCoste, Tissot, Bocu, Marks & Spencer. Honestly I wasn't paying much attention to the shops but more of the restaurants like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There is also a casino and a movie theater inside the mall. I like this mall also because not only is it pleasing to the eyes but it's less crowded. If you have a lot of money to blow by all means shop till you drop, otherwise, I prefer dropping my money at the Mall of Asia (or even Divisoria) LoL Instagram: @newportmall_ Review #3304

I'm addicted to thrift stores and 'ukay-ukays'. Not only because I don't have a lot of money and I…read more-can- be cheap, but personally, it's a thrilling, satisfying experience and past-time that naturally curious folks would enjoy. Seriously, you'll never know what thing of beauty awaits you (and for less, too)! A couple of my prized possessions (mostly clothes, artwork/trinkets) I've purchased from such stores. I live 2 minutes away from Go Green Japan Surplus, so I frequent this place quite often to look around, see what's available. I really find the whole experience entertaining, to say the least. I mean, all these odds and ends from another culture, owned by a stranger you will most likely never, ever meet--who may also be still alive, or dead! Okay, that's not very enticing. But really, with a combination of luck, perseverance, and a good eye, you can really come home with a lot of good finds. This place mostly sells second hand furniture and home accessories. Their furniture can be a bit pricey, so do choose wisely. It might be helpful to check brand new items in other places first for a price basis. If you're a mug/teacup/plate hoarder, they have a huge selection of ceramics with novelty designs (i.e. ceramic sake glasses with erotic Japanese artwork called Shunga). For outdoorsy types, beautiful, secondhand Japanese bikes and surfboards are available here, too!

There's a relatively large warehouse-type store in the middle of Dona Soledad Avenue in Bicutan,…read moreParanaque City that simply calls itself Japan Store. It is, of course, a second-hand shop that sells a wide variety of houseware, furniture, home décor, bicycles and just about anything that can be sold used. Every so often, the Japan Store will sell shoes that look to be in good condition. I chanced upon a pair of tripods that I had been looking for and one was being sold for P1,200 and the other for P2,000. The most interesting item available was an old-style slot machine. Two of them actually. It didn't have the lever of the typical one-armed bandit, making the P5,000 gizmos next generation slot machines. The place also has surf boards and more cups and mugs than I could count. One seemingly fast moving item would be wheelchairs, as every so often a few would be on display, only to be gone a week later. Cabinets, clocks, kitchen utensils are also plentiful. For those who like to restore old furniture, Japan Store has a wide array to choose from. This place has been around for years so it's safe to presume that business must be booming. I like to visit it just to see what new old stuff they have for bargain hunters like me. I'm still waiting for them to have a classic juke box for sale, and I will probably bargain like crazy to have it.

U.S. Orig Ukay Ukay has to qualify as one of the saddest businesses in all of Dona Soledad Avenue,…read moreBetter Living Subdivision, Paranaque City. Ukay Ukay is a valid business, since everyone enjoys a good bargain, even clothes. I've had office mates who were not ashamed to say that they bought some of their office wear at these second hand shops. But there are good ukay ukay shops and there are bad ones, and U.S. Orig has precious little to go for it except the very low prices. T-shirts, shirts and blouses are sold for the rock bottom price of P50, where others start at P100. At least the others check what they sell and make sure that they are still in wearable state. So sorry but this little store has some junk that no one should wear anymore. Not that there aren't some wearable clothes there. Some are in a not too overworn state. The problem with this store is one of supply. They should look for better sources of better clothes if they want to survive.

Activity center in alabang town center it's like a dirty market especially those bazaar, some of…read morethe booths are selling ukay ukay very disappointed.

Excellent huge shopping mall in Alabang. Good restaurants, upscale shopping and a theater. I stayed…read morenearby and could safely walk to and from here or catch local transport.

So it's been 17 years since last went to the Philippines, and I didn't know what to expect…read more What a pleasant surprise it was when my parents and I checked in to the Airbnb and we find out that the Venice Grand Canal Mall was just across the street. I spent a lot of time here. As soon as you walk into the mall, it doesn't feel like you're in the Philippines anymore. The canal was nice to see during the day and at night. You can even take a gondola through the canal. They also have an area where you can feed pigeons seeds. They have a lot of the stores and the restaurants that we have in the US. I was joking around saying that I traveled 7200 miles to eat at a Denny's in the Philippines. Lol. And you know I had to hit up the Uniqlo here! Will I be back? Of course. Especially if I stay at the same Airbnb. I'll see you when I see you Venice Grand Canal Mall!

The Venice Grand Canal Mall is a large lifestyle center located in Taguig, Philippines…read more The Venice Grand Canal Mall should be viewed within the context of a master planned development. Encircling this mall are apartments, condos and office towers. The mall offers a lot: a supermarket; bookstores; fast food and casual dining restaurants; a multi-screen movie theater; spaces for dance and play--and a lot of retail shopping. You can also buy tickets for a gondola ride or rent a swan boat. This location provided an opportunity for me to people watch; examine products and brands unfamiliar to me; and to price compare goods in the PHL, versus back home. It was interesting.

Right across BF Ruins is Robinson's Supermarket. For years, I always thought it was nothing but…read morejust a supermarket. It turns out that's actually a mall. And a pretty decent one at that. The look and feel is very similar to strip malls in the US, where there are a few hand-picked merchants providing everything one needs in a single stop. They have CR-King, David's Salon, California Nails, Cebuana Lhuillier, Japan Home Centre, Handyman, Robinsons Appliances, OMF Literature Bookshop and Western Union as the more familiar shops. They also have small ones that have interesting items such as Too Nice, Runway, Red Carpet Shoes, Jazz House of Gifts, Go Ape Boutique, Golden 3 Pet Supplies, Funky Plum, Dainty Bold Accessories, Little Town School and Office Supply and Cosmetics Korea. They have several beauty places aside from David's such as Glam Salon, Lash Stuidio, Luna Dermatologica, Nature's Cradle Spa, Taylor Tyler Salon and Robots & Dolls Kids Salon. They also have a lot of food choices for the hungry shopper including: Big Better Burger, Bon Chon, Café France, Fat Melts, Ichnigo, Jin's Kimbab, King Katsu, Reyes BBQ, Kopiroti, Sophia's Mediterranean Cuisine and Yellow. They have a few kiosk in the open air area such as Zagu, Waffle Time Takoyaking, Pongalapong Bibingka, Potato Corner, Pink Cub Scrambles, Nacho King, Miggy Wiggy Ice Cream, Master Siomai, Inikot Kanin, Fruitas, Don' Original Spanish Churros and Empanada Mas. In the open area, they have a children's play center which has foam tiles and Little Tykes play houses and slides. Our kids love playing there - it pretty safe and clean. This is a great way to relax and cool off after finishing you BF Ruins shopping. Plus there are great deals there, too. I found a children's shoes in Japan Home Center for 2 pairs at P88!

Pinoys love malls, and those who can afford to own one will always find ways to put some sort of…read moremall everywhere possible--which leads us to Pergola Mall. BF Homes is a neighborhood abundant with all sorts of businesses (mostly restaurants, bars, and everything Korean), and being a ginormous subdivision, it makes sense that there should be some sort of mall here. Though, Pergola Mall is quite small to be called a "mall". It's mostly Robinson's Supermarket, a food court (with free wi-fi) upstairs, Handyman, some restaurants and a few salons and stores. And, it is worth mentioning that there is a Japan Home Centre here, which is always(!) a good thing. It's a very laid back place to spend a lazy afternoon, or get some errands done. You've got toddlers? There's a tiny playground in the middle, and some benches. You can also bring your pooch. They've also got some zumba/other physical type of exercise on the 2nd floor activity area as well if you're into that. Good food places here include Sophia's, a Mediterranean restaurant.. well actually that's probably about it that's worth mentioning. For cafes, there's a Kopi Roti and a Cafe France. This place has seen better days, and businesses do come and go. But its always been an OK place to grab some groceries, get some quick school supplies (at Little Town) and maybe a quick coffee or two. Or... you know, leech onto their free-wifi like those people who hang out at the 2nd floor food court.

The Australia Japan surplus store is located at Dona Soledad Extension in Paranaque City. It's the…read moreonly other store that sells surplus goods in the area. Although not as big as the other store, this one does have a lot of items that are unique. I'm not too sure if the electronics sold there are really from Australia, but they were pretty cool. One looked like a generator, but was actually a sound system. I wanted to test it but there was no electricity when I paid them a visit very recently. The guy manning the store said that business was understandably bad these days because the street in front was being paved. Being an open air shop, the place was pretty dusty. But he said I was free to look around, which I did. The shop has been open for less than a year. It's pretty crowded and has a distinctly manly feel, meaning most of the items sold are things that one would find in a garage used for storage. I wanted to browse for a longer time but it was too dusty and hot owing to the lack of electricity. But I'm sure to go back there as soon as the paving work along Dona Soledad Extension is completed.

Gordo's Crispy Pata is the newest kid on the block. After a bright green sign was put up sometime…read morelast week, the kiosk did not yet open. The owner was taking it nice and slow, making sure the small outlet had the look of a winner. There are no secrets to making a good crispy pata, as I'm sure the owner knows. You first boil, dry then deep fry the leg of a pig. Of course the quality of the cut is important. For Gordo's to succeed, the owner must make sure to have a steady supply of the raw material. The taste should never differ from order to order, as failure to control the quality is a sure kiss of death. When I was still living in Quezon City a few years back, someone put up a business similar to this. Wanting to be a good neighbor, I decided to give the crispy pata kiosk a try, and I was happy with the result. Sad to say, that business closed after a few months. Their next door stall said that there was no constant supply such that there would be days when they ran out. Also, that ill-fated store looked pretty ordinary. At least Gordo's can be seen from a mile away. And for starters, they also deliver. The next time I have friends over for drinks, I'm going to give this newcomer a try. For now, I am wishing them success in this tough market.

I love any store or restaurant whose owner has a sense of humor, even the naughty ones…read more Itlog ni Kuya along Dona Soledad Avenue in Bicutan, Paranaque City is one such place. I ask you, how would you translate its name, Big Brother's Eggs? Anyway, as its name suggests, Itlog ni Kuya's specialty is eggs, eggs and more eggs. It has very affordable "silog" meals like the classic tapsilog for P50. That's tapa, sinangag and itlog. If you don't care for tapa, there's also hotdog, tocino, longganisa and bangus to go with the fried rice and fried egg. For those with a very tight budget, a humble repast of kalog for only P25. That's short for kape and itlog, of course. That's coffee and egg for those who don't understand Tagalog. Their meal with the most borderline obscene name is pakaplog, which stands for pan de sal, kape and itlog which goes for P35. Pakaplog translates vaguely to "May I fondle you?" and you can see why a lot of folks aren't too happy when their kids see the item on the menu. A favourite among a lot of Filipinos is red egg, or itlog na maalat, and Itlog ni Kuya has this specialty, too. They also have balut as well as penoy, so those who crave the unhatched duck eggs can have their fix anytime of day, courtesy of Kuya. Since itlog na maalat, balut and penoy all come from ducks, the place recently included its Filipino version of Peking duck, calling theirs Pekin Kinulob. I'm not sure if I want to try this out, but the various silog meals are regular treats that I can go for anytime.