I will scour the corners of the earth (in this case Metro Manila) to locate that worldclass Filipino products. I have to admit, when I was younger, using Philippine-made was not a passion. The more I became wiser and farther from my home country, my appreciation for local produce became an obsession.
It was really a pleasant surprise to stumble upon the first ever Philippine Product Depot (HK Sun Plaza in D. Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City - near the Mall of Asia) considering that the location was not really that accessible and comfortable versus the other malls in the city.
Brace yourself for this trip though. Don't expect full blast airconditioned rooms nor well lit environ. The products on display somehow compensated these conditions. I was in awe looking at those stunning Cebu-made furnitures, food / deli from all over the region and handcrafted mother-of-pearl vases! What's more amazing is the reasonable price. They didn't rip our already empty pockets.
I learned that this is a Department of Trade & Industry initiative. Thumbs up DTI. When you have time, visit the showroom and support the proudly Philippine made products.
P.S. I suggest you wear light clothing and bring a hankie to wipe off that sweat :)
All photos courtesy of www.pia.gov.ph
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