Manila
This is almost more of a cultural centre than a shop. Intricately woven baskets, wooden Ifugao bulol statues for guarding rice, plus textiles and other…
Must-see shopping in Philippines
Cebu City
This huge, centrally located mall has it all, from international brands such as Marks & Spencer, Mango and Body Shop to local stores for SIM cards and…
Manila
Owned by the Filipino author F Sionil José, Solidaridad has a masterfully curated collection of both Western and Eastern non-fiction, international…
Manila
Über-hip assortment of bars, kitschy shops and galleries selling everything from old LPs to retro toys and housewares.
Manila
Somewhat like an indoor/outdoor flea market, Greenhills has stall after stall selling DVDs and brand-named clothing of questionable legitimacy. But snoop…
Iloilo
This beautifully restored Spanish home (1865) offers private tours of the upstairs living area (P150, minimum five people) and a downstairs shop where the…
Puerto Princesa
This colourful pasalubong (gift) shop employs local weavers to make baskets, clothing, place mats and other products using indigenous materials. The…
Baguio
Though nondescript from the outside, Sabado’s is an Aladdin's cave of genuine indigenous treasures. Poke around in the semi-gloom and you may find Kalinga…
Manila
Set over three levels, this is the kind of place that pulls in tourists by the busload. The merchandise is of surprisingly good quality, considering how…
Davao
Head up to the 5th floor, part of an outdoor plaza called the Peak, for this shop selling locally produced products such as organic cacao, coconut oil and…
Manila
This is the high end of the Ayala Centre, with scores of swish cafes and restaurants around a central park area. There are five sections (Greenbelt 1 to…
Bacolod
A one-stop shop for local handicrafts and organic products, including native jewellery, MassKara masks and piaya (sugary flat cakes). It's located in…
Iloilo
A bit of a maze to navigate, but otherwise the shops are well-ordered and a delight to wander.
Cebu City
The mother of all malls and the biggest in the Visayas, featuring brands including Levi's and Face Shop, lots of tech shops and also department stores…
Cebu City
Huge shopping mall with hundreds of stores (including leading US, European and Asian brands), a cinema, IMAX theatre, bowling complex, banking and all…
Davao
If you’re looking for handicrafts, shop around this rabbit warren of stalls with textiles, batik, weavings, carvings and jewellery. You can also pick up a…
Manila
The speciality here is pinya (fabric woven from pineapple fibres) products – especially embroidered barongs (from P9500), but there are also lacquered…
Manila
The HUB is basically a happy place for creators and entrepreneurs. You'll find all sorts of things being sold out of fun cubicles: wacky fashion…
Teresita’s Antiques and Furniture
Baguio
Teresita’s largely caters to serious collectors, with antique bulol out of financial reach of casual shoppers. There's also a good selection of Igorot…
Manila
This well-regarded Thai import peddles all-natural oils, sunscreen, after-sun gel and an effective lavender-and-citronella mozzie repellent, among many…
Cebu City
Anthill is an oasis of colourful and creative fashion hidden in a gritty warehouse not far from the Ayala Center. A social enterprise, it secures fabrics…
Manila
This upscale open-air strip mall spans three long blocks in The Fort (BGC), with loads of good restaurants and upmarket fashion labels, plus art…
Baguio
Baguio’s city market is a 3-sq-km maze of ‘useful things’, where vendors sell everything from fruit to live poultry to low-quality crafts and souvenirs…
Manila
This funky shop specialises in hand-spun textiles and accessories produced by indigenous groups across the Philippines. It also sells fair-trade organic…
Baguio
Started by Bontoc weaver Narda Capuyan, this flagship store carries a broad selection of high-quality, locally made items, from traditional barong to bags…
Samar
This isolated roadside community centre (around 6km north of ABCD Beach) has an adjoining store which sells local produce such as honey and pickles, as…
Baguio
Easter Weaving Room makes genuine Igorot weavings and traditional garments, as well as contemporary menswear and womenswear. Also sells everything from…
The Cordillera
A covered market with fruits, vegies, grains and all manner of foods for sale. If severed pigs' heads aren't your thing, steer clear of the meat section,…
Manila
Tessoro's is a souvenir shop with an emphasis on textiles and fashion. The speciality is pinya (fabric woven from pineapple fibres) products – especially…
Manila
One of the top 10 largest malls in the world, with the usual retail shops and a zillion restaurants, plus an Olympic-sized ice rink and an IMAX theatre…
Sagada
On the main road to Besao, Sagada Pottery creates labour-intensive earthenware pottery that takes 30 hours to fire. Potters will show off their skills for…
Manila
Manila’s most comprehensive bookshop, with a great travel section and an outstanding selection of fiction and non-fiction (all in English). There are…
Manila
Inside Silahis Arts & Artifacts, Tradewinds stocks a varied assortment of books on the Philippines and Asia, including out-of-print or hard-to-find…
Siargao
Australian–owned shop selling high-performance quality beachwear and surf gear; every article is made from recycled materials. An active collaborator in…
Baguio
Arguably Luzon's hippest bookstore, with a fantastic selection of Western and Filipino titles, and a trend towards historical and ethnographic nonfiction,…
Manila
The flagship shop of this social enterprise selling all–Filipino, chemical-free beauty and health products. Also sells local coffee beans, with free cups…
Iloilo
Shop selling one of city's best selections of locally produced handicrafts, as well as area food specialities. Unfortunately as it's located around 12.5km…
Manila
Specialises in fair-trade, locally sourced products (including coffee and handicrafts) and chemical-free beauty/health items. Its cafe serves tasty…
Cebu City
An assault on the senses, this is where Cebuanos come to buy dried fish and shrimp and other oceanic exotica as well as chorizo and other Visayan culinary…
Bicol
In a city of malls, Pacific Mall is the biggest and busiest. Along with retail shops there's a good range of restaurants, a food court and a cinema.
