The Philippine's Top Shopping Destinations for the Budget Conscious

Christmas is once again just around the corner. As early as the first day of September we could already hear Christmas carols played on the radio. Everyone is slowly formulating their Christmas shopping list, and of course, getting a headache with scrimping and budgeting. But there are places in the Philippine metropolis that offers a variety of goods at very low prices; these places are like diamonds hidden in the dirt. These are the places that could rival Hongkong, Bangkok, China and even Paris. One just needs to have guts, determination and shopping savvy to find the best items to give as gifts. They need not be expensive to be appreciated, that is why the mall is not always the place to go to in search of gifts. Here are the four top destinations for the budget challenged individual.

Greenhills Shopping Center (located in Pasig City)
Of the four destinations mentioned here, Greenhills is the most expensive. If you are looking for designer shirts, jean, shoes etc., this is the place to visit. Greenhills has a lot of stalls selling branded items, and if you know how to distinguish the real deal from the replica, you will be able to find the best designer brands at cheap prices. They also sell a lot of accessories (think: bling bling), funky hats and stylish shoes and belts. One may also see a lot of Filipino celebrities shopping here because even if the goods here are fairly cheap compared to the malls, there are some great stuff here that are not sold in the more exclusive boutiques. Cellphone addicts will also love this place because there are a lot of mobile phones sold here- from the latest models to the most obsolete. Various cellphone accessories are also being sold here at affordable prices. They also provide cellphone repair service for those who might need them or those who might want to have their units upgraded.