I remember when I was still a new mom, I was so conscious about breastfeeding my daughter in…read morepublic. Whenever I'm out with my baby, I would always bring feeding bottles and stored milk so I wouldn't have to breastfeed in public, or if I had to, I would go to the most secluded area I could find. I love shopping for baby stuff in Rustan's at Alabang Town Center so I was really happy when I found out that they have a breastfeeding area inside their store. It's not just a nursing room per se, but more of a baby room. There's an area where toddlers can play and read, and a small crib where you can change baby's dirty nappy. I like that it feels more like a baby's room at a friend's house rather than a common room at the mall. And it's located inside Rustan's (near the Infants and Toys section) so I don't have to leave the department store area if I need to nurse my baby.

Man, I've grown up a lot but the Rustan's in Alabang town Center is still standing. It's weird to…read moresee this place now that I'm older and it not changing one little bit. Sure the products on their shelves have changed with each passing seasons, but that's to be expected. This was where I used to buy my Pokemon cards when I was a lot younger during my elementary days. Rustan's is still the place to go to if you're looking for something fancy and classy. I mean, Rustan's is practically synonymous with big name brands. Brands that you would rarely see anywhere else in fact. I passed by the other day and found out that they know stocked items from the designer Oleg Cassini for crying out loud. I don't think I'd find that anywhere else other than Rustan's. If you're looking for a fancy pair of shoes, threads, cosmetics or whatever then Rustan's is your best bet.

I've been looking for some picture frames for my room and I'm quite surprised to find them in Metro…read moreDepartment Store. Metro is your usual department store with a floor dedicated to certain things. One floor for furniture and decorations, another for beds and couches, one floor for kitchen things, etc. The one in Alabang Town Center is quite organized well so it's easy to find things. We went to the area with all the picture frames and they had a pretty good selection for small frames that are for 4R, 5R, and up to 8 x 12. If you're looking for some picture frames that are for pictures sized 4R to 8 x 12, try having a look at Metro. If it's anything bigger, I suggest you go to a framing company instead. The price for their frames are okay and the design is quite modern and could be in a way minimalist if you look hard and choose carefully. There's still nothing like printing out your pictures and getting them framed. Aside from frames, Metro has almost everything you could find in other department stores. They also have a food court and a supermarket with a drugstore in the bottom floor.

My sister and I used to joke that you could go around SM Molino in more or less 10 minutes. That's…read morehow small it is. Indeed, this mini mall (let's call it that) is only two floors, and most of its second floor is occupied by the Hypermarket. Don't get us wrong, though. We actually like it here. It the closest mall to where we live (it actually stands on the entrance of our subdivision, Citihomes, so we have to pass it on our way to school or work and back home). It has made grocery shopping and film viewing, among other things, so convenient for us. Aside from Hypermarket, this SM Center has Watson's, National Bookstore, CD-R King, Bench, Penshoppe, Preppy, Mendrez, Get Laud, Blue Magic, Rusty Lopez, Oxygen, Unisilver, etc., for your shopping needs. Meanwhile, for the foodies, it has Greenwich, Domino's, Max's, Chowking, KFC, Mang Inasal, Jollibee, Red Ribbon, Pizza Hut, and Goldilocks, etc. It also houses a few hair and nail salons, a massage service, skin clinics, a music store, a sports store, a courier service, and an Internet cafe. What is also great is that this place is a techy haven, with Globe, Smart, and Sun shops, as well as so many stalls and stores for mobile phones and computers and accessories. The mall is currently in the midst of a huge renovation, which probably means it won't be a mini mall for long. We don't look forward to the heavier traffic this will bring to our little part of town, but we can't wait to have more shops to explore when the construction finishes.

Nonsense Parking Policy…read more We came in at 12:23PM to do our groceries. When we were done my wife had to buy medicine from Mercury so I went ahead with my kid to load the groceries and wait for her. I paid the parking fee at 1:48PM, left the parking spot as courtesy and waited on a nearby spot inside the parking on hazard. My wife was back and we were on our way out when we were stopped at the parking exit. They told us we had to pay again because we exceeded the 15 minute grace period we had to leave the premises upon parking payment. Apparently we had to leave before 2:03PM but it was 2:10PM. We already paid the initial fee for the first 3 hours, we weren't even there for more than 1.5 hours, and now we had to pay again because of their 'policy'? It was not anywhere in their ticket but there was a standee in the payment area where it was written. When I talked with the manager, I was explaining my side and mid sentence she cut me off. This broke my patience and so I've had it. I told her she was rude and we are just going to pay for it. It was not worth the time and effort. We spend around 40k in groceries in landmark monthly but this will be the last time. I will be conducting business elsewhere. It would have been more beneficial for us to not pay parking ahead of time and chill in a supposed to be available parking spot for other people.

Avoid the supermarket. Hour-long wait times just to pay, with many checkout stands closed while a…read morelot of workers in aprons (dozens) standing around idly. Awful customer service/experience.

Department Store in MOA (MANILA Philippines)…read more The SM Store offer a wide range of merchandise. I remembered this as Shoemart when I lived in the Philippines until I was 11 years old. I bought a pair of Crocs flats to replace my worn out pair back home. I love these... my mom and sister each also purchased a pair. The salesperson was very helpful. She patiently went to get the correct sizes for us. She had to go to another part of the store to grab them. Not sure how far she went to get them but we waited quite awhile. The Crocs were displayed in a small section right at the entrance (which immediately caught my eye). Prices for the Crocs were comparable to U.S. pricing (about $52 for my flats). There was no line at the register and the transaction went fast and smooth. We were able to pay by credit card. Located in the South Parking Building on the first level. The SM Store is the largest department store chain in the Philippines. Review #3301

For those westerners this place is like a mix of Macy's plus Walmart. The worker to customer ratio…read moreis 2:1 and it's awesome, it's like having a personal shopper! They have a wonderful selection of local and traditional items for sale also around the store, but local! I'll be stopping here more in the coming months. So if you don't want to walk all over the Mall of Asia then come on over here and save your feet. And it has AC! Also a plus anywhere in Southeast Asia. Enjoy!

Robinsons Department Store at the Festival Supermall has the best deals on toys, baby gear and…read moreclothes for infants, toddlers and kids. Robinsons has a wide selection of toys and other stuff for babies that it is our main source for our son's necessities and gifts. What's good is that their merchandise go on sale every month! When we want to get something for our little one, we just wait for the bargain weekend before making a purchase. It pays to wait for that season as we always get good deals on top brands. Among our best buys at the Robinsons Department Store are the Fisher Price portable booster seat, Avent toddler bowl, Mickey Mouse walker, Looney Tunes crib, and his Mickey Mouse stroller. Apart from the great buys that we have from this store, we appreciate the members of the sale staff for being helpful and accommodating in answering our queries and giving a demo of the goods that we intend to buy.

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

Remember when you were in highschool and you had no idea what to wear for Prom? Well back then, we…read moreonly had beepers and tamagochis and the internet had almost nothing in it. There were no smart phones, no Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest to help us figure out what kind of dress was best. Even more, most of our stores back then were local. No Zara or Mango stores at the time and if we needed something formal, a trip to the local mananahi with our mothers who usually decide on everything was our only option. Nowadays, kids have it easy. They can easily just go to Se La Vi Clothing and walk away worry-free, clutching a new gown that fits like a glove. It's no wonder so many ladies trust this shop- they can create a custom dress from scratch, working with little as a sketch and create something beautiful in a short amount of time. For students in need of a prom dress, I suggest you get in touch with Angelie Sevilla, the owner at least 2 months before your prom. Best to get ahead of everyone.