WHERE TO ‘UKAY’

Where to 'ukay'

The Ukay Queen Shaira Luna has spoken: “It doesn’t matter where you ukay, just dig through.”

But in case you want to put your thrifting skills to a test, here is a list of our favorite ukay

ukay stops. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for costumes or for others, these bargain shops are one-stop shops for your needs. You just have to set a budget and put your stylist hat on.

1. Baguio

They call it wag-wagan in the North. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., shop for vintage goods at the night market on Harrison Road. The stalls also lower their prices when you shop at a later hour. Behind the Baguio City Market is the ukay

ukay haven called Hilltop where you can own secondhand pieces for as low as P3. There are also shops that only carry shoes and bags. Some stalls even sell at a flat rate of P100 for any pair of shoes!

The Bayanihan Center on Otek Street near Burnham Park is one of the priciest wag-wa

gans in Baguio, but if you’re after that affordable LV handbag, this is the place to be.

2. Tagaytay

If you’re not game to travel eight hours to go on a wag-wagan shopping spree, Olivarez Plaza in Tagaytay City also has a lot of ukay

ukay shops. They even have a space for luxury items for those who hunt signature items but do not want to pay full price. Weeven saw one stall that has a sign “Class AAA.”

3. Anonas Mall

This is the favorite stop for thrifters in Metro Manila. The mall has four floors dedicated to ukay-ukay clothes, accessories, shoes, toys and bed sheets.

4. JP Rizal corner Pasong Tamo

This ukay-ukay shop beside Goldilocks PRC never runs out of good stuff. The best part? They are open until 11:30 p.m.

5. JP Rizal corner Makati Avenue

If you’re stuck in Makati central business district, why not make a stop here? They never run out of items on sale.

6. Makati Cinema Square

This establishment in Makati is a one-stop shop for bargains—books, phone accessories and, of course, clothes! The prices of items are a bit steeper, but there are a lot of ukay-ukay shops in this mall.

7. Sta. Ana

“Insider tip: Take a jeep to Sta. Ana Church, maraming brands there. It’s good there,” Shaira said. Happy digging!