As soon as night settles in this place comes alive…read more I only was able to get video of the night life here, but it's a really cool market to find deals on shoes or clothing or just about anything. Half the market is street food vendors-- a variety of things from kwek-kwek, day old chicks, balut, corn on a stick, etc... you get the drill.They also have things like vendors with congee and noodles. There is such a condensed variety of foods here. I found a lot of what was being sold fairly reasonable or cheap, but it was really cool just seeing the market in action. It's not a place just to go sightseeing, however. I can't stress how packed it is and you can easily lose your group if you blink. It should also be noted to keep your bags and valuables close to you, I imagine this would be a good place to pick-pocket. While I don't know of any reports related off the top of my head, I just believe it'd be better safe than sorry since it's a practical sensory overload being in the thick of it. In a nutshell, it's gritty and people aren't overly friendly, but they're there and it's an interesting place to explore. If I was a local, I might not venture here a lot, but every once and awhile it would seem like a good place to find a deal.

If you are living near Cainta, Angono, Binangonan and you are looking for affordable clothing like…read morethose of Divisoria, I would recommend Taytay Flea Market. I was able to canvass the prices and the clothing stalls beside the highway near Mang Inasal is cheaper than those behind the marketplace. My budget under P1,000, plus good haggling skills, I was able to buy a set of swimming outfits -matching rash guard and shorts, and 3 pcs. of summer clothing. The best part of this place is the location. It is situated along Manila East Road, where most jeepneys and buses from the East passes by here, or pickup passengers bound to Cubao, Ortigas, Taytay or Quiapo. Plus the are couple of "Todas" or tricycle terminal near Mc Donalds for those living nearby and around Taytay.

I don't really like splurging on clothes, since I move around a lot and I find that packing a ton…read moreof clothes into boxes is such a boring and arduous task. I am very content with the tatters that I have been wearing since college, but whenever my old t-shirts and sweats bite the dust, and I find that I have been repeating outfits far too often, my first choice would be to shop in the Taytay Old and New Public Markets. Local residents and buyers from neighboring cities alike flock to the "Lumang Palengke" and "New Taytay Market" to snap up really cheap clothes. I have been told by a friend that there are plenty of RTW and garments factories around Taytay and Cainta, and the factories often sell overruns and rejects in the "bagsakan", which then distribute the wares to the "tiangge" sellers in the old and new market. People have their different opinons about which location is the best, but I find that the New Public Market, near the McDonalds in the highway leading to Angono, Rizal , sell more menswear and casual clothing. The suki buyers swear by the quality and the durability of the stuff from the tiangges, and I couldn't agree more. I have bought several sweaters, t-shirts and hoodies at such ridiculously low prices. I once walked out of there with 13 pieces of clothing, which I bought for roughly P800 only. How is that not a good deal? All you need is a trusty pair of shoes, lots of patience and a bit of your haggling skills so that you can get great discounts from the sellers.

I love spending, but I love saving more. I enjoy digging, finding and buying things at a bargain…read moreprice when I know what they're really worth. I recently discovered Safeway Ukay Ukay and glad that I found them! There are so many clothes hung neatly around the small shop and due to my perseverance, I was able to find a cool denim Lee Jacket and got it for only PHP 80.00! What a steal! Of course, I can't stop there; I patiently looked at every aisle and got myself a powder blue Uniq-Lo sweater for just PHP 30.00 and the latest find was a Giordano cocktail dress for just PHP 50.00. They sell used shoes and bags too. I got my husband a mint condition, Sanuk slip- for only P90.00 and he loves it!! the truth will be kept forever though- He'll never even know where it came from! Haha. My officemates would always ask me where I get some of my clothes and would be in awe when I tell where and how I acquired it. Especially how much I got it for!

I got a styling gig recently that asked for things that we (yes, we) grew up with during the 90s. I…read morewas so inspired by this and reminisced about my early morning trips to the wet market in my Dad's hometown in Imus. Because Imus is just too far and a bit challenging when it comes to traffic, I decided to head to Zapote Public Market and explore what it can offer. It was a wise decision as I found pretty much all that I was looking for - kamias, santol and green mangoes to remind them of running around the village and picking fruits from trees. I also found native products like wooden mortar and pestle, wooden spin tops, rattan baskets, even planks used for doing the laundry. It was awesome as I also found the small packets of chips that we used to eat when we were kids, plus local candies we all grew up munching on. All these, aside from the usual market finds, surely brought me back to my childhood and will surely bring me back here not just for these things but for more.

If you are looking for a place where you can freely tap your creative self, then Saturday X Future…read moreMarket is the place for you. 98B's market started out as a small hole in the wall type of bazaar, inviting small creative entrepreneurs to sell their pieces to the community. Zines, vintage pieces, and pretty much a mishmash of everything can be found on the area. Happening on designated Saturdays of the month, the place has always been flocked by a crowd of art loving people. Only downside is the fact that it might be a bit hot inside, but either way, it's worth the visit.

Saturday x Future Market is a monthly event that gathers entrepreneurs and local artists together…read moreto showcase their works, pieces and of course, sell their items to the public. I heard about it through my husband who wanted to check it out. I must admit, I did not expect much from it, considering that it was in (old) Manila... a city I don't frequent at all, but I was pleasantly surprised to see what they had there. The venue was simple. It was an open-aired space with bare concrete walls. It was not too hot, considering we were there at 10am. The vendors and artists were laid out on the floor, showcasing their products in a bazaar-like system. I enjoyed looking around since there was a huge variety of items such as house things (i.e. pillows, crates, plates), rare books and old magazines, leather goods, hand-made jewelry and trinkets, to name a few. Most items were made by the vendors themselves, while others were either pre-loved or rare finds from different countries. The other nice thing about it was that the vendors/owners/artists are so involved that they openly engage with their customers and share how their products are made, their inspirations, their style or simply where they gathered the items from. You see a sense of community here, where the vendors and customers, alike, are just naturally friendly. The Saturday x Future Market is not just your typical bazaar, but also an experience on it's own. I'll definitely be back next month!

Who doesn't enjoy weekend markets? It's always fun to be in an open space surrounded by several…read morefood stalls selling yummy, delish dishes and other fun vendors selling all things quirky, kitschy and sometimes even useful? Greenfield Weekend Market is one I truly enjoy visiting. I've gone here more than a couple of times and all those I really had a ton of fun. I once went when my boyfriend set up a special FIBA viewing event just last year. The turnout was incredible and there was just something so encouraging about watching with a bunch of your kababayans as your national team play their hearts out on the court! Definitely a cool experience for me. The only setback with Greenfield Weekend Markets would be the availability of seats, tables and blankets. Most food stalls let you borrow their picnic blankets if you purchase something from them or if you're lucky enough, you can get a table. To be safe, you can also just bring your own picnic blanket. Anyway there's nothing like sitting on grass, drinking beers with your friends and just enjoying the clear skies.

Greenfield's been doing a good job hyping the place up. I used to work in that district so I…read moreliterally watched how it transformed from this "under renovation" chunk of land to this soon-to-be-bustling hangout. Already, people are flocking to the park when they host events, and this is one of them. There's live music and bazaar, and food. Yes, more food in addition to the posh restaurants dotting the place. I found a couple of goodies for sale like second-hand vinyl records, imported toiletries, rare candies, art, and the usual clothes for sale. Some sellers stay, some don't, so it really is worth it to walk around and see if you can find something new. I once saw a cute-looking lantern that I didn't get to buy because they were gone when I returned the following week.

This branch of ukay-ukay is quite popular, especially in the Cubao area. From experience, I've…read morespotted really good finds in their Cubao branch, and I'm happy to report that this branch in Parañaque does not disappoint either. Among the ukay joints around the area, Fashion Delite here at Jaka Plaza is the one with thte most variety. There's soooo much that it's actually difficult to browse the racks because there's just so much to choose from. As for prices, don't expect it to be dirt cheap like those Php 5-20 peso types of places where the clothes are already quite questionable in quality. This place often has new arrivals, so you're not stuck with the "pinagpilian" racks for too long. I frequent this place from time to time whenever I am in need of an 'ukay fix' (it's an addiction, really). I've gotten really good stuff here, such as skirts with unique prints on them, shirt dresses, a canvas beach backpack, tops suitable for meetings and printed dresses. But, my favorite purchase from this store has got to be this pair of original, high-cut Doc Marten boots with 2 inch heels for only Php 400. It was beautiful and fit perfectly. It was a great companion while it lasted, as I gave it away when I decided to go vegan, and one of which I wanted to let go of are my stuff that had leather on them.

I was taking a break from recording voice over clips for my work at a nearby recording studio when…read moreI chanced upon this surplus shop along Filmore. Now, I should really stop going to thrift shops because I am very close to developing a habit of picking up cute knick knacks that will eventually make me qualify for an episode of Hoarders: Tea Set Edition. I like styling props for food shoots, and there are no better props than porcelain, ceramic and glass dining and tea sets because they give so much character to the food spreads that I love designing. I am also a sucker for textures and patters, and bamboo mats, woven baskets lacquered serving trays and bento boxes are staples when shooting Japanese or Asian food.Their selection of used glassware, plates, ceramics and kitchen implements are rife of cute pieces that are around P40 apiece. I was able to get a cute wabi sabi Japanese bowl that I have used many times in shoots. If you have the patience to trawl and sort through shelves and shelves of stuff, you may find really unique pieces that you can use when entertaining. The only drawback is that most of the pieces are one-ofs, meaning you can't buy them in a set because some pieces are missing. Here, they also have furniture and used office supplies like shelving units, file cabinets and desks. The goods here are relatively cheap and are in considerably good quality.

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.