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Epic ukay-ukay stores you should check out

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Fashion doesn’t have to be expensive. With the rise of the “second-hand style” and ukay-ukay shops catering to the demand, more and more Filipinos are looking into these thrift stores to for their fashion needs. For cheap but quality buys, here are some excellent ukay-ukay spots to check out.

Anonas Station

Accessible via the LRT Line 2, the line of stalls in Anonas Station offers not only secondhand clothes but also furniture and other thingamajigs. 

The Essentials

  • Address: Anonas Station, Project 3, Quezon City, Metro Manila
  • Operating hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Map link: 

España

You can find vintage clothing pieces at the stores within URC Building along España Boulevard, near Welcome Rotunda.

The Essentials

  • Address: Espana Boulevard, Brgy. 528 , Sampaloc West, Metro Manila
  • Operating hours: 9am to 9pm daily
  • Map link: 

Libertad Station

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Another LRT Station that houses thrift stores is Libertad along the LRT Line 1. Most of the stores here are air-conditioned, offering clothes, shoes, bags, and even designer jackets. 

The Essentials

  • Address: Libertad Station, Antonio S. Arnaiz Ave, Pasay, Metro Manila
  • Operating hours: 8 am to 8 pm daily
  • Map link: 

Makati Cinema Square

For bargain kids’ clothes, the ukay-ukay stores in this mall in Chino Roces are the best to check out. 

The Essentials

  • Address: Makati Square, Chino Roces Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
  • Operating hours: 11AM to 9PM daily
  • Map link: 

Starmall Alabang

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Another mall with several thrift options is Starmall Alabang along South Luzon Expressway. You can score branded pieces for as low as 200 pesos! 

The Essentials

  • Address: Starmall Alabang, South Luzon Expressway, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
  • Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM daily
  • Map link: 

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