If you love bargain hunting, this is definitely the place to be. I thought Greenhills was…read moreimpressive, but this place takes shopping to another level. I always considered Divisoria top-notch for deals and variety, and this shopping center did not disappoint. The mall has about six floors packed with countless aisles and shops to explore. The lower floor is not air-conditioned, but as you go higher, the atmosphere becomes more comfortable and boutique-style. Unlike Greenhills, the vendors here don't constantly hound or pressure you while shopping, which made the experience much more enjoyable. The prices are already relatively cheap, so there's not much need to bargain aggressively. I didn't even make it to the top floors because there was just so much to see. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more.

168 Shopping Mall (MANILA Philippines)…read more There are 7 malls in Divisoria and this is the shopping mall we spent the most time. This is an indoor mall with three levels and over 300 stalls/stores. It is air-conditioned inside for shoppers' comfort. When you hear Divisoria it is synonymous to cheap bargains and you can haggle the price and get it more cheap. They have everything here, especially off-the-rack clothing, purses and shoes, novelty items, gadgets... well, almost, everything. I tried to look for a Sacramento Kings jersey but they didn't have it LoL! They also have food stalls. Mom was able to buy a Filipiniana (aka 'Maria Clara'). It was a fun shopping experience here. Cash is king so have some handy before coming to Divisoria. I guarantee you'll find something and you won't be able to leave empty handed, that's for sure. Review #3293

I enjoyed this mall as it was beautifully decorated for Lunar New Year. There's many shops &…read morerestaurants and street vendors. There's a wide variety of foods. There's so much to do here. There's plenty of game areas for the kids too.

Shopping Mall in Metro Manila (MANILA Philippines)…read more This mall is located in the heart of Binondo. The place is modern and air conditioned inside. We came here and ate in one of the restaurants after shopping at Divisoria. It wasn't too crowded, but then again it was New Year's Day when we went. Stores were open on a holiday! The mall is impressive with five floors of shopping, dining and entertainment. It has over a hundred stores which I was only able to see a few including Marks & Spencer (a British-based store) and 4 movie theaters. I wish we had more time to walk around this mall because the stores were unique unlike the Mall of Asia or Seaside Cebu where many of the stores were just like the ones in our malls here in the U.S. We dined at King Chef's Seafood Restaurant on the 2nd floor. Review #3290

Street Market in Manila Philippines…read more This is the largest street market in Manila. When i hear people say "mura" (cheap) I immediately think of Divisoria where you can haggle for the final price. The place is dirty and crowded and hot but it was fun seeing the many vendors and browsing through the many merchandise. We had our cousin come with us and she was the one who haggled for us LoL! I actually found some cool items here including clothing, and knock off "authentic replica" stuff. LoL! We also found a classic mahjong set for mom and a nice embroidered "barong Tagalog" (a traditional Filipino attire) for my brother-in-law for P450 which equals to $8. Oh man, we tried some street food too like corn on the cob, melon juice and Calamansi juice. I could shop and eat here all day. The place is huge. There are banks accessible around if we wanted to exchange currency. All cash here so bring enough. I guarantee you will not leave here empty handed. Review #3289

NIGHT MARKET MORE LIKE NIGHTMARE MARKET!!!! If I could rate…read morethis a zero star, I would the smell was so bad there's little kids running around barefoot and screaming and crying the smell mixed with the food and all the animals makes the smell so bad I was crying from how bad the smell was and from all the loud noises we were stuck there for half an hour, trying to find a way out of this market. Please don't go here at your own risk.

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.

Being the owner of my own small business has thought me to be extremely thrifty and it all started…read morewith the search for a simple packaging need: a pack of brown paper bags. In any high-end shopping mall in Makati City, the cost for a pack would be triple in comparison to the same pack sold in wholesale shopping mecca, Divisoria. Since a penny saved is a penny earned, I would rather choose the item that costs less. To make my trip to Divisoria in Manila worth it, I would buy what I need in bulk. Because Divisoria is a crazy maze, finding a particular thing might prove quite daunting. So, I am going to let you in on a little secret. For all your packaging needs, your one-stop shop is Meisic Mall, which was formerly called 11/88 Mall. If you are in need of simple supplies such as brown paper bags of various sizes, different shapes of clear cellophane bags with sticky seals, plastic ziplock bags, ecobags of every shape and color (which you can even order made-to-measure and silk-screened with a logo of your choice), one-colored or patterned paper gift bags, all sorts of adhesives, and so much more - Meisic Mall is your wholesale packaging paradise. Now, hurry and shop now! You can thank me later.

Formerly called Meisic Mall, this is the place we go to if we find the streets of Divisoria or 168…read moreMall too crowded. And since they're not in a prime spot like the stalls in 168, the stuff here are relatively cheaper. It was my tita (the Divisoria queen) who introduced us to this mall. She said she shops here more often than in 168 because of the reasons I mentioned above. We took after her advice and we are now "suki" in several stalls. My mom loves the stall at the ground floor selling different home and bath items such as towels, blankets, handkerchief and some undershirts. Ms. Mel, the owner knows us and lets us leave our shopping bags at her store and we pick it up when we're ready to head home. On the second floor, there's a stall selling baby clothes and items like Busha socks and cloth diapers. And on the third floor is a small stall selling the cheapest party favors and decors. Those are my prized finds.

Located in the very heart of Manila and nearby the Quiapo church, the Raon Shopping Center is…read morealways so full of people and bustling with businesses left and right. Everything from used karaoke machines to local gayumas (potions) are sold here but what people come to Raon for is the military apparel. I came to this place for the sole reason of helping my cousin out with his company's team building needs aka finding costumes for close to 300 people. The theme was military and this is the only place where you can buy military apparel by the bulk and have it in a week. From navy and cadet uniforms to bags, shoes, and just about every accessory a soldier needs, this place has it. It's not only a matter of finding the place with the best prices and haggling for the lowest possible price. You don't need a tour guide to take you around. Just be ready to face a sea of people and haggle for dear life.

Tying to send money to u.s.a. it says they are open at 10am here I am waiting and it's already…read more10:30am still no cashier.bad business and no customer service...I don't recommend this place folks look somewhere...lots of places out there to send money..

For a place that the mass needs to cool off, this is ok. But do not believe this should be called…read morea mall. It barely have any shopping stalls, mostly food stalls. The biggest ticket items are the SM products, groceries, clothes, home goods. The items are too pricey for the locals. They do not honor the Senior citizen discount except on diapers. What a shock!!! It appears that since BBM became president all the privileges awarded during Duterte to senior and PWD are out the window. Shame on you.

Robinsons Place Mall is a huge lifestyle center, located in the Ermita district of Manila. It's a…read morebit of an oasis; Robinsons Place is very nice, but the area surrounding it is drab by comparison. And it is more than just a "shopping mall". In addition to retail and grocery stores, restaurants, and salons--it has offices for government services! During my stay in Manila, I purchased meals, goods and services here. It was also interesting to people watch; examine products and brands new to me; and compare the price of goods in the PHL, versus back home.

Robinsons Mall in Manila is one huge shopping mall. I believe I counted 7 levels at this shopping…read moreplace. We only had about an hour to explore, and we only saw a tiny fraction of what Robinsons has to offer. Wifey and I only ate food while we were here, and did some walking to burn off some of the calories. Robinson is one very clean mall. The air conditioning works really well which is great to have in the Philippines. Personally, I enjoy visiting shopping malls in the Philippines as compared to in the U.S.A. Robinsons Mall in Manila is a terrific spot to visit, shop, and cool down all at the same time.