Bargain hunters can find terrific buys in the Quiapo area. Arm yourself with comfortable shoes and shabby clothes (to avoid unwanted attention), and begin bargain hunting.  Here's a quick guide to where you can find bargain items:

• Philippine handicrafts under the Quiapo Bridge
• religious articles at Evangelista street behind Quiapo Church
• cameras and photo supplies on the SM end of Hidalgo St
• flowers and fruits on the Plaza Miranda end of Hidalgo St.
• hams, dried fish and wet-food stuff at the wet market
• electronics at Raon St
• dry goods ( clothes, pearls, trinkets, fashion accessories, toys) at Carriedo
• department store items in SM Bargain Center in Quiapo
• second hand books in Recto
• surplus military items ( somewhere near recto too )