Shopping destination for tourists

MANILA, Philippines - Tourists and foreign shoppers are among the frequent goers at the sprawling Greenhills Shopping Center in the San Juan-Mandaluyong area. Familiar here are bargain-hunters who also frequent other flea markets (tiangges) from other parts of the metropolis. Also spotted shopping here are A-listers, from prominent personalities in business, entertainment, politics, sports to even VIPs from other countries.

The 21st Philippine Toys, Gifts, Housewares & Christmas Decors Fair now being held until Nov. 3 is organized by Prime Asia Trade Planners & Convention Organizers (PATEPCO). It showcases arts and crafts, export overruns, toys, gifts and corporate giveaways, novelty items, modern/contemporary furniture and furnishing, gemstones and pearls, jars and potteries, cellular phones and accessories, food and delicacies, RTW, housewares and appliances, fashion accessories and tribal arts.