Aside from rich cultural traditions, extremely scenic views, delicious home-cooked meals, and warm welcoming people, the Philippines especially Palawan has a lot more to offer. Filipinos are known for their creativity and ingenuity; that’s why you’ll never run out of exciting and valuable local finds in the Philippines and in the Best Island in the World.
In line with Buwan ng Wika, we’ve listed some stores where you can get 100% Pinoy and Palawan items on your next visit at SM City Puerto Princesa.
KULTURA at The SM Store Puerto Princesa
From traditional clothes, souvenirs, bags, pouches, snacks, liquors, accessories, home decors, and many more—Kultura is your one-stop shop. This store is truly a haven of Pinoy finds, highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship of every Filipino.
CABALEN
Eat-all-you-can treats are unquestionably part of the Pinoy culture. This is how Cabalen Cabalen offers uniquely Filipino cuisine from the region of Pampanga as well as other regions in the cluster of islands in the Philippines. It offers the usual Filipino cuisine, most favored by folks regardless of their ethnicity or race, especially the Chicken and Pork Adobo, Lumpia and other mouth-watering Pork or Chicken delicacies.
YAMANG BUKID
Everything humbly started in the highlands of Baguio City, Philippines. Then the super-health benefits of the Yamang Bukid brand Turmeric 10 in 1 Tea cascaded to the lowlands of the archipelago. With all humility, it’s now starting to bring good health to the peoples of the world. Have some free taste of their healthy turmeric juice at SM City Puerto Princesa.
ISLA CASOY DE PALAWAN
The whole region of Palawan has cashew trees in abundance. It is no surprise that Isla Casoy de Palawan, a humble cafe at the 2nd Level of SM City Puerto Princesa has a menu offering based on the local favorite Casoy or cashew nut. It has become a favorite stop for locals and tourists for their cashew-infused drinks and goodies.
SOUTH SEA PEARL MUSEUM
Many people are not aware of the uniqueness of Palawan’s organic gemstones. In the South Sea Pearl Museum, visitors can learn everything about pearls, the oysters that produce them and more, as well as enjoy the exquisite collection of products made with pearls and mothers of pearl.
South Sea Pearl Museum prides themselves with their authentic golden south sea pearls that are undisputed leaders in value of all the cultured pearl varieties on the market today. Their large size, combined with the relative scarcity, make them among the most desired as well.
BANH PHO CHAO LONG
This store offers one of Palawan’s favorite dish, Pho (most commonly referred to as Chao Long) or Vietnamese Noodle Soup and Banh Mi (also called French Bread). These have been trademark dishes for locals since their introduction by Vietnamese refugees who arrived in Palawan after trying to escape the Vietnam War.
VOGERE SALON by Bong Villanueva
It is an upgraded brand of the local favorite salon that is owned and managed by the multi-awarded beauty expert Bong Villanueva. The owner has been a sought after and exclusive make-up artist of various local, national, and international pageants held in Puerto Princesa City like Miss Puerto Princesa, Mutya ng Pilipinas, and Miss Earth.
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