Divisoria : Bargain Haven
DIVISORIA. History tells us that during 1800, this is the place were Chinese merchants moved in because they were banned from trading goods in Intramuros. So. they found a place outside the walls now known as Binondo.
Divisoria is the mecca of valued shopping. Manila’s hottest hot spot when it comes to bargains. This is the best place to shop for anything and everything, considering the fast approaching of the holiday season. From toys, to books, to bags, to clothes, from school and office supplies, to hair accessories, gardening tools and kitchen utensils, household furnishings to appliances. Name it, they’ve got it.. as long as your cool with the heat, the smell and the frenzied atmosphere of a public market, you can survive.
Prices are usually quoted by a dozen but also you can purchase on retail and still have a good deal of 3 to 6 pesos higher. If it’s your first time, better have some veteran Divisoria shopper around for a great haggling experience. No Credit Cards Please 
For bargain hunters who cannot stand the heat, the crowd, the smell and cannot navigate the busy streets of Divisoria. There are four malls to choose from; Divisoria Mall, Tutuban Center Mall, 168 Mall and Meseic Mall.
DIVISORIA MALL is air-conditioned with stall partitioned into rows. The walkways are still narrow but still breathable. You’ll find in it’s three floors and a basement a variety of items you need; from clothing, shoes, bags, school/office supplies, wedding/corporate giveaways, party items, kids toys, household items to accessories, then this mall is the place to be. Divisoria Mall is into wholesale buys, so it would be better to shop with friends who need the same items you’ll get or if your a seller or a balikbayan this is a great deal . If hunger strikes, the food court is located on the 3rd floor and again, no credit card please.
Tutuban Center Mall is located in Divisoria which is famous for it’s wholesale market. Tutuban Center Mall is fully air-conditioned, everything you need in one huge indoor marketplace and everything is cheap. Tutuban provide shoppers a variety of items from food, clothing, jewelry, furnishings and cellphones. From class A to triple A designer bags, clothes, shoes and perfumes. The mall is also known for its wide array of handicrafts and delicacies. Aside from the Center Mall there is also a Cluster Mall for cheap retail goods. Again no credit card please.
168 Mall is located just right in front of the Tutuban Center Mall with entrances on Soler, Sta. Elena and Felipe Street. The mall is also air-conditioned, well lit and the floors are clean, ample parking area with visible guards on civilian clothes roaming around. 168 Mall is divided into Mall 1 and Mall 2 but is connected. With escalators for shoppers and elevators for merchants. Mall 1 has 3 floors with stall with visible signs, so no need to worry about getting lost. Stall sells from RTW, shoes, bags, novelty items, accessories, furnishings, hardware, toys, appliances, cd/vcd/dvd and many items for this coming holidays. Mall 1 also offers a lot of restaurants like Cantonese Dimsum House, Quan Yin Chay, Kusina ni Mader Lily; Joberry, Balut Eggspress,Have a Sip, Reyes Barbecue, Milko, Aldrino’s Bibingka Espesyal, Chariya’s Thai Kitchen, Kim Liong Tin Cuisine, Chopsticks & Spoon, Plates & Sweets, Kabby’s Food Express, Tai Kai Kuat Eatery, Karasa, Kalsnacks, Ying Xin Teahouse, Lami Gyud, King Kirby, Hwa Hong Restaurant, Namit Gid, Kai Hong Eatery, Mitzi’s Cantonese Kitchen, Jollibee and Greenwich. 168 Mall is a two year old mall and is still expanding. Cash Only.
Meseic Mall is just new and is also a bargain mall located in meseic street near 168 mall. Haven’t been here though so I have to check this out.
Other Fabulous Finds in the streets of Divisoria:
Quintin Paredes Street, Binondo Area for scrapbooking tools and dealers of office/school supplies.
EngBeeTin the famous hopia is located near Binondo Church.
Jewelries and fine china (vases, figurines, etc.) Ongpin St., Binondo
Ylaya St. (Divisoria) a store where you can find lots of ribbons, buttons, trimmings or other sewing needs textiles
Notions Street is a haven street for haberdashers.
Tabora Street is if you’re looking for baskets, kitchen wares, costumes and theme parties.
M.D. Santos St. across Tabora St. for gift wraps, boxes, tags, other school/office supplies.
Abad Santos Street near Tayuman Street for sewing machines and garments equipment.
Nueva Street for the shoe industry materials like leather and rubber sole, buckles, etc.
Dagupan Street for rice delers.
Gandara Street. for tent materials
T. Pinpin Sreet for furnitures
Raon Street for electronics.
Evangelista Street for industrial equipments.
Benavides & Masangkay Street for automotive supplies.
Alonzo Street for hardware and power tools.
Go with your towels or wet wipes, closed shoes, cash (no credit card please), full stomach with empty bladder for a great Divisoria adventure. Lastly, beware of pick pockets and snatchers, it’s better to shop with your money around.
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October 14th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Eeeekkk!!! I was in Manila January 2007 and my nephew brought me here. We bought a lot of abercrombie style wristbands or something made in abaca and it was a hit amongst my caucasian classmates! Mahal kasi dun sa Tiendesitas! And even though I’ve lived in Manila for about 11 months in 2005 and before, i’ve never evah set foot in this place.
Kaya naman when I saw the pic, naku! ganyan talaga, wala ka nang change maka-utot sa dami nang tao!
There was another place we went to, around UST yata or a few blocks sa neighborhood na yun and all I remember was that sandamukal ang flowers na tinitinda!
Grabe! If you’re just gonna have to some time in the metro, you’d find all these great places to buy some bargain stuff! Kakatakot lang minsan these place! But i love them! Cheap ako eh! HAHAHAH
October 15th, 2007 at 2:35 am
dami pala pwedeng ikutan jan….makapunta nga minsan kaso takot ako sa tao
October 15th, 2007 at 2:37 am
Mas malinis at maluwag na ang Divisoria ngayon…I was there on a Thursday…last month lang…
March 17th, 2008 at 2:56 am
i’ve been to divisoria like 3 years ago pa and i’ve been wanting to go there again kaso walang time and transpo ang problem kasi i’m from baguio. kaya i have been looking for someone who is willing to buy me some stuff and i’ll pay nalang and send dito sa baguio.
Can anybody help me? i’m looking for bandeau dress po and yung mga dress na tops kasi i see a lot of stuff na ganun sa multiply but it’s far too expensive eh i thought about it i know na mas makakamura ako sa divi. i hope someone can help me.
March 17th, 2008 at 3:01 am
divi is the place talaga to buy quality cheap things, haven’t been there in months na and i think they have a new mall again.
April 7th, 2008 at 9:12 am
maybe you could help me, i have no time talaga to go to manila kasi i’m from baguio =)
April 7th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Dapat talaga walang dala kahit ano except sa pera sa bulsa mo. No fancy cellular phones or any electronic gadgets, unless meron kang 3210 or 5110 yun siguro naman hinde na hahablutin yun.
Saka dress down muna, kung pwedeng naka tsinelas ka lang mas maganda.
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April 7th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
ay oo pag 5110 ang dala mo kahit wagayway mo pa la papansin hehe baka mas maganda pa cell ng snatcher don hehehe
April 28th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Oh! Wonderful job!
Very interesting and helpful post.
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April 29th, 2008 at 1:16 am
thank you Mr X
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:05 am
nice article, me and my sisters are planning to go to divisoria next week, we’re planning steal some cheap goodies and school supplies; thanks for posting, this one really helps at least i have an idea na where to go and save some time wandering around thanks….
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 am
glad to be of help anne
June 25th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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July 9th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Nice, thank you
but i just want to find the best marketplace for wholesale toys online
July 14th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Hi Joyce.. I like ur posties.. It’s very informative and useful. I used to go shopping in Divi ages ago when I had my booth in Tiangge before.. Divi is the right place to go if u’re into buy and sell business. You can get 50 % off or even more compared to others. When it comes to safety, it’s quite safe as long as you’re not showy with your personal things.. like cellphones and jewelries.. When you go shopping there just wear simple clothes not too fabulous..
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July 14th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I am a huge fan of this store called Susie’s Deals!
They carry clothes for everyone, men’s, women’s, and kids too. I always know that I can walk in to one of their stores a come out with a big bag of really cute stylish stuff for $25! Everything in the store is sold for $5.99 or less and you can even find things that are 2 for $5.99!
I have bought some really nice name brand things at this store and given them to friends and family for Christmas. People have NO idea that these nice items only cost me $5.99 each .. It’s Awesome!
I urge you to check them out, because you only have one store on your site that carries clothing and this store appeals to everyone! And they have a web site where you can also shop online or snatch an e-coupon to use at the store, and if you spend $50 the shipping is FREE which is a definite plus!
Their web site is susiesdeals.com they have store in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah too.
July 15th, 2008 at 12:29 am
and as long as you don’t look like your too scared of them(bad ppl) i guess they wont harm you
December 12th, 2008 at 11:07 am
saan po banda sa divisoria ung bilihan ng mga tela? thanks ^^
January 28th, 2009 at 7:26 am
saan po banda sa divisoria ung bilihan ng murang artificial flowers na naka-arrange na nasa vase? pls reply on this email kathmiegrace@yahoo.com… tnx
February 4th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
arte mo wala ka pang buy sa bagay cheap ka nga
February 4th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
mismo kaya ako gusto ko talaga dyan mag shoping kaya lang nakiki shoping din ang mga magna hahahha
February 17th, 2009 at 9:29 am
YUp, di nananakit ang mga snatchers and other kind of magnanakaw sadivi, unless ibigay mo ng maayos at maluwag sa dibdib mo na ibigya ang gus2 nilang nakawin sayo?? hehehe, beware!!!
nga pla, i’m getting married this May, madami ba tlagang souvenir items sa tabora? salamat??
March 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thanks for this blog…..
I’ve found what I’ve wanted to know….
Where to go….where to find…where to buy in Divisoria!
Very informative!
More Power….
maliit na isda…
March 10th, 2009 at 3:59 am
ay nakakaloka talagang magpunta dyan sa Divisoria sari saring amoy ang malalanghap mo talagang tinalo pa ang air pollution ano,Pano naman kasi lahat na ata ng klase ng utaw andyan ang mga Magna Cumlaude (magnanakaw) mga Magnong Harabas yun yung mga taong daig pa ang budol budol gang kasi ang trend nitong mga Magno na ito ang daming iaalok sayo so habang tinitingnan mo yung inaalok sayo may babanga o minsan may kakausap sa iyo na medyo magtatanong sayo kahit ano then sasalisihan ka na na may mga lastikman palang kamay na nakadukot na sa bag mo na hindi mo man lamang nararamdaman as in yung mga nakakakita hindi makapagsalita sayo kasi may mga taong outlook pa din na makikita ka sa mga gilid bukod dun sa taong gumagawa ng eksena sa pelikula nakakaloka talaga ang mga pinoy talaga talagang pinoy kung dumale walang script ha as in on the spot sanay talaga yan ang pinoy kaya dapat yan ang tunay na pasok sa pinoy record,,,,,pakisabi nga kay chris tiu hahaha nakakaloka ang divisoria kaya kayo ano pang inaantay nyo punta na sa divisoria at makisaya sa mga pangyayari dun sakay na handog ng LRT station go na GO GO GO
April 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am
need ko po help niyo in finding me a store where pde ako makabili ng wholesale ng women clothing with good discount. I’m planning to put up a small business po sna this coming May. Please help me po!
Thank you!
April 12th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
wow. you should really learn to use punctuation marks. lagyan mo man lang ng comma yung mga sentence mo para naman makahinga yung nagbabasa.
April 13th, 2009 at 8:46 am
hi, just want to know buy a souvenir item for my son’s 7th bday worth P20-25 each, mga 50 pcs sana, can u give me a photos of some items na kasya sa budget ko? meron b kayo nung prang t-shirt na maliit tas naka-hanger with personalized picture ng celebrant? tnx.
April 18th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Hello, tanong ko lang sana kung san may alam kayong pwede akong makabili ng wholesale at may discount katulad ng mga damit pambabae,dresses, short at mga bambata.
Plan ko kasi mag open ng small business soon.
Sana po matulungan nyo ako. thanks
April 21st, 2009 at 7:17 am
ask ko lang if san sa Divisoria po nakakabili ng cd bags? Thanks
May 14th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Hi! I just love DV Soria so much! Im from Cag. de Oro City and everytime we have vacation there in Luzon (which is normally every summer i.e. April or May), we always visit the place! Super mura po ang mga bilihin not to mention ha na maganda pa yung quality – well, just try to ikot around for good finds. Hindi na po kami nag e-enjoy sa mga big malls like Glorietta, Mall of Asia or Rockwell pwera na po sa mga restaurants. For shopping needs talaga, we’d rather go to DV Soria kasi dami talagang pagpipilian plus the price is so affordable… kakapagod lang kung minsan kasi nagco-commute lang kami from Sta. Rosa (ayaw kami ihatid ng cousin ko kasi masyadong matraffic plus hirap maghanap ng parking space!). Advice lang po… tawad to the max po kayo kasi kung minsan pwede mong mabili yung item at half the price or less pa! I tried this so many times already! This summer, skip po muna vacation namin dyan but definitely next year, magkikita uli kami ng mga taga DV Soria!!!
May 16th, 2009 at 8:38 am
anybody can help me kung saan makabili ng custom window draperies/ curtains sa divisoria
June 6th, 2009 at 10:15 am
hi hello there pls. give me some hint where to buy wholesale price for any electronic appliances in divisoria. thank
June 6th, 2009 at 10:19 am
help me where i can buy wholesale price for computer gadgets and accessories as well as mp4 and mp3 coz i’m planning to open a business for this month. f ever sa divisoria, because i always go there but don’t have idea if saan talaga ang bagsak presyo thnks
June 8th, 2009 at 1:23 am
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June 29th, 2009 at 11:22 am
lagi akong dumadaan ng Divisoria papasok, pero Thank God, di pa naman ako nananakaw ung N95 ko for 1 year heheh! Certified Manila boy
July 16th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Ask ko sana if you can provide me info saan sa divi makikita may nagbebenta toys na by timbang yung by kilo? These are small children’s toys made in plastics sold wholesale by weight. Thanks
July 18th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
parang walang ganun dun,yung kinikilong laruan… bandle na lang nakikita ko..pero mura pa rin!
August 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am
HEY…. OTHER THAN BEING SAID THAT DIVISORIA AS BARGAIN HAVEN. THE FOOD ARE ALSO GREAT IN DIVI OR IN BINONDO! YOU GOTTA TRY EATING THERE… DIMSUM, DUMPLINGS, NOODLES, BLACK SOUP (SI BUT), BREADWORK’S BAKESHOP, AND PLENTY MORE… AND THE FACT THAT EVERYTHING IS CHEAPER MEANS SO PRACTICAL TO JUST ABOUT ANYONE!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
shet naman tong c savvyshopper67. makapag-plug lang ng store nya. off topic nmn. tae. kaya pala in dollars di nmn sa divi kasi.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
@ myrna. Hahaha. Korek ka jan sis.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
can i ask if there are any online sites f0r st0res inside divis0ria or tutuban? wish they w0uld display their items on line.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Hello, san po pwedeng bumili ng artificial flower? peony or hydrangea… around 700 pcs kung individual 3-4″diameter ang kelangan ko… please sana may magreply dito… need ko po sa wedding ko on dec… nagpunta kami last week kaso mahal ung napuntahan ko,,, ung 7 pcs eh 54pesos samantalang dito sa amin sa la union eh 28pcs lang ung 7 pcs… kakapagod kasi mag-ikot… sana may magsabi kung anong stall ung marami talaga and mura,,, thanks in advance
September 28th, 2009 at 3:10 am
28pesos pala un,,, not pcs…
October 25th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
hi joyce,my mini-store aq d2 sa visayas,my alam ka bng pwedeng maorderan ng mga shoulder bags?wholesale,kc magas2s pg byabyahe pko ng manila eh nand2 aq sa visayas..thanks po
November 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Hi! i was wondering if any of you guys know a supplier in divisoria that sells printed satin..thanks! contact me please. thanks talga.
November 24th, 2009 at 1:11 am
last day ive been there in divisoria marmi tao sbra,mhihilo k kakatngin s mga tao!pro kylngn din mgingat dhil uso ngaun mga mandurukot n ngti2nda ng mga plastik bag,ultimo mga bta mhu2say nrin!!nka2shock,,bt alm q?!kc mismo mga tindera ngsSbi…khit n mrming tao dun mga mura tlga mga bilihin lalo n mgpa2sko,,kung di tlga kya ng budget GO n sa Divisoria,168..at mga bangketa lalo na mgandang business mas mkkmura p.
January 9th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Hi! Looking for playground inflatables. Meron ba nun sa Divi?
January 11th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Hi, i’m an avid fan ng Divisoria lalo na ng 168, but until now di ko pa rin makita dito kung saan makakabili ng raw materials ng stone jewelries, maybe in other buildings,, baka naman me alam kayo, pls. email it to me..
January 17th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Thanks for this information especially, the list of the streets. I’ll be visiting Philippines next month and I intend to shop sa Divisoria. I can’t wait to find cool fabric for my tote bags biz
January 25th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
hi everyone. im starting an online business.. if may mga wholesale suppliers or direct importers from divisoria here, please email me the complete details of your wholesale pricelist. thanks lot! wyethdeleon@gmail.com
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pm
hi miss joyce just want to ask kung meron kang alam na store sa divi na nag bebenta nung mga murang gamit pang magic? i’ve been there kasi several times but kulang ako sa panahon para makapag ikot to look for a store for magic items kasi palaging naka sked pag nakakarating ako ng manila kaya always on the rush I’m from davao city kasi if meron din contact numbers pa ask naman po please reply naman po kayu sa email add ko thanx
June 5th, 2010 at 4:11 am
elow…san kya ung bilihan ng murang paninda….blak ko kac n dyan mamili tapos e ibabagsak ko sa mag tindahn dito sa batangas…..eto email ko jed2007ikko@yahoo.com….bka my lam kau…
June 8th, 2010 at 4:43 am
hi, saan pa dyan ang mga wholesalers kan mGA PARTY GOODS. at mga gamit pang magic at mascot…thnx………pls give me etails at danielle09158@yahoo.com
June 18th, 2010 at 7:22 am
hello sir, ask ko lang po sana kung saan po kayo nakakakuha ng pangtinda na mga shoes? gusto ko din po kasing mag negosyo ng ganyan im from laguna sir i’m jackie. email me: jackie_sueken!yahoo.com tnx in advance!
June 18th, 2010 at 7:27 am
saan o bagsakan ng wholesal shoes po bukod o sa divisoria katulad ng supra / nike / adidas etc.. pangtinda po.. paki email nalng po ako jackiesueken@yahoo.com
June 19th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
ano pong street ang wedding items, bridal favors , candles, silk flowers and vases, and wedding decors like beads to use .salamot po.
June 20th, 2010 at 10:55 am
plan to sell dito sa visayas. sa mga pwede mag wholesale tapos padala dito. pls email me here sa wholesale price sa cit_bernz@hotmail.com. thanks
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
hi.. san sa divisoria nakakabili ng mga souvenir sa wedding… like candle. san kaya part sa divisoria?
tnx
June 28th, 2010 at 6:40 am
hi guys! im looking for vintage clothes and studded jewelries. baka may alam kayo. i really need help. divisoria is one of the good supplier. (i think.
most of the stuff you can see in kirin-kirin , girlshoppe, yrys, genevieve especially ung mga accessorize nila don galing. im planning to start a business too in province. goodluck din sa mga gustong magstart ng business like me!!!!! and thanks to chinese people. 
July 12th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
HI Ms Joyce! I just want to ask kung meron kang idea kung saan ako makakahanap ng mga earings na swarovski crystal na mura lang.. I remember 5 yrs. ago pumunta ako sa robinsons mall, nakabili ako ng swarovski crystal earings na heart cut style for 130 each pair and until now, ginagamit ko parin.. maganda ang quality hindi pa nawawalan ng kahit isang bato.. Just wondering kung may ma refer ka na nagbebentang wholesaler na mura…thank u so much… God bless
July 17th, 2010 at 7:47 am
@nanie…sa side streets lang mdami ng souvenirs for wedding…
uhm,sa bah ung t. pinpin???bibili kasi kami ng sofa e…
July 17th, 2010 at 7:48 am
nagpunta kami msmo ng divi…d namin nkita ung t. pinpin…as well as the furniture shop sa divi…help poh…thanks…
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:44 am
Hi po!Ü gusto ko po sana magtanong kung saan ako makakabili sa divi ng mga materials and findings para sa paggawa ng accessories and yung wool felt and felt fabric po saan, pati po mga molder and cookie cutter? Thanks po!Ü