{"id":52082,"date":"2020-01-12T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=52082"},"modified":"2020-01-17T11:57:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T03:57:02","slug":"your-guide-to-divisoria-the-bargain-hunters-dream-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/01\/12\/your-guide-to-divisoria-the-bargain-hunters-dream-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Divisoria, the Bargain Hunter&#8217;s Dream Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Divisoria<\/strong>\u00a0may well be described as the land of the cheapest bargain. This retail destination located right next to Chinatown is the hub of several malls and shopping streets, with shops that carry almost everything\u2014things you need and didn\u2019t know you needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Over the years, Divisoria paints a picture of a chaotic space of makeshift stalls, interlacing traffic, and a sea of shoppers. Some even say that this is part of the overall charm of the place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">However, thanks to the efforts of the new city administration, Divisoria is now less intimidating for first-timers and fainthearted shoppers after the clean-up operations. It has become easier to navigate and the roads now offer more space to walk around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52083\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street2.jpg 712w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street2-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In time for the holidays of Christmas and the new year, many people visit Divisoria to shop for cheap gifts and new items to replace old ones at home or office. Visit it not just to score cheap goods yourself but also to experience the haggling culture in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Where to shop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is said that literally anything that you might need, you will find in Divisoria. Now the only thing you need to know is\u00a0the right places to look for them. You can head to the numerous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/01\/08\/7-malls-in-divisoria-to-visit-for-convenient-and-affordable-shopping-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\">shopping malls and centers<\/a>\u00a0in the area like 168 Mall or 999 Mall for general merchandise and RTWs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52084\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/1682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/1682.jpg 712w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/1682-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/1682-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">However, you can also scour the streets of Divisoria for some great and cheaper finds!\u00a0Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of the prominent streets and what you can buy from them!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52085\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street.jpg 712w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/PhilippinePrimer_street-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Juan Luna Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial plastic products (fishing nets, PVC pipes, and styrofoam products)<\/li>\n<li>Upholstery, linoleums, and vinyl products.<\/li>\n<li>Candles from Gody Wax Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Soler Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardware stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tabora Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Party needs and supplies<\/li>\n<li>Personalized giveaways<\/li>\n<li>Costumes for kids<\/li>\n<li>Sewing needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ilaya Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Textile<\/li>\n<li>RTWs, footwear, and bags<\/li>\n<li>Costumes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M. De Santos Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christmas decorations<\/li>\n<li>Local handcrafts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sta. Elena Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commercio Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plastic wares and merchandise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">While Divisoria has everything and anything you might possibly need, it\u2019s better to hold off buying items like food, gadgets and electrical supplies, perfumes, cosmetics and toys for babies and toddlers since it\u2019s hard to ascertain if they have passed quality control measures from government-mandated institutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Important tips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Take Divisoria as a battlefield of sorts and always come ready.\u00a0The following tips may come in handy!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52086\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/diviint.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"949\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/diviint.jpg 949w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/diviint-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/diviint-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Come early.<\/strong>\u00a0If you are bringing your own vehicle, you can park on pay parking located at vacant lots. There are also parking spaces within malls like 168. Double-check if your vehicle is locked and there are no valuables inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Leave your valuables at home<\/strong>\u00a0and avoid wearing jewelry. If you must bring your phones, make sure to keep them closest to your body.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Carry your shopping money using a<strong>\u00a0body bag or belt bag<\/strong>\u2014as long as it\u2019s kept closest to your body, the better for you. Avoid flashing large sums of money.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Bring your eco bags<\/strong>\u00a0to carry your shopping finds\u2013this lessens the need to carry plastic bags. It\u2019s more convenient for you and more environment-friendly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Dress accordingly.<\/strong>\u00a0Wear something comfortable. For ladies, leave the heels and wedges at home because you will walk around a lot. Comfy flats or sneakers are best.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Eat\u00a0before you shop and stay hydrated.<\/strong>\u00a0Divisoria is a crowded place where people can push and shove you as you walk, you&#8217;ll need the energy to stay afoot and walk from one shop to another. Food courts and stalls are easily accessible in malls.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Try to\u00a0<strong>schedule your visit on weekdays<\/strong>\u00a0when there are fewer crowds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Haggle if you must<\/strong>\u2014most vendors are willing to offer discounts, so ask before you buy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Divisoria is busy and packed with people especially during the Christmas season. And while it teems with amazing cheap finds you will enjoy, it is always wise to add an extra layer of vigilance whenever you are in a crowded place to avoid any hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">They say shopping in the city is not enough if you have not set foot on Divisoria, so we say grab your shopping bag, put on your most comfy footwear, and head on to this shopping adventure where your small bucks can take you places.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Divisoria may well be described as the land of the cheapest bargain, carrying things you need and didn\u2019t know you needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":52087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[12209,12265,12266,12267],"class_list":["post-52082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature-story","tag-divisoria","tag-divisoria-guide","tag-divisoria-shopping","tag-divisoria-tips"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/diviguide_featured.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52082"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52299,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52082\/revisions\/52299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}