Divisoria Mall
October 10th, 2007 by Cherry Pacheco-UyPosted in Fashion for Women |
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Before 168 Mall was built, there was DIVISORIA MALL—for bargain hunters who didn’t like to navigate the busy streets of Divisoria. Divi Mall is just like 168 Mall, but cheaper. It is air conditioned, with stalls partitioned into pasilios or rows, but also older-looking, and a bit more congested.
The main difference lies in the variety of goods. If you’re looking for more fashion stuff like clothes, shoes, bags, then you’re better off at 168 Mall. Divisoria Mall has fashion items, too, but I find the selection at 168 Mall a lot better. Now if you’re looking for knickknacks, gift items, school/office supplies, wedding and corporate giveaways, accessories, kid’s toys and party items, household items, then Divi Mall is the place.
Divi Mall is more accustomed to wholesale buyers. So it would be better to go with a friend who might want to buy the same items. But don’t be thrown off by “wholesale”. Here, it just means buying at least 6 of the same items. There is often a huge difference between buying only 1 to 5 pieces versus buying 6 of the same. Example: a mesh hamper goes for P30 each, P17 wholesale (at least 6 pieces).
Here are my recent finds:
Button earrings, P30 each. P10/wholesale.
These days, I find myself neglecting my dangling or chandelier earrings. I’ve been sticking to either hoops/discs or button earrings.
Character totes, P50 each, P35/wholesale.
Wristlet bags, P40 each.
3-in-one headbands, P20 each.
Head scarves, P20 each.
Animal-print totes, P100 each.
Check out George Enterprises just outside Divisoria Mall on Tabora Street, for paper and plastic products—Christmas gift wrappers, paper plates, cups, styros, etc.
There is a Food Court on the third floor, with restaurants such as Jollibee, Greenwhich, and Reyes BBQ among others. Toilets are relatively clean.
* Divisoria Mall is located on Tabora corner Sto. Cristo Streets, Binondo, Manila. It can be accessed via Juan Luna Street or Recto Avenue It is within walking distance from 168 Mall.
wer can i buy...
October 10th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
im a regular visitor of new divi mall. i dont always buy stuff though since purchases tend to accumulate over time.
i got the wristlet bags for 35 pesos each. just haggle a bit!
October 11th, 2007 at 4:43 am
How do I get there If I’m from Shaw Blvd.?
October 11th, 2007 at 10:15 am
a girl can never get too much divi experience! woot i love this mall!
October 11th, 2007 at 10:17 am
prettygal
not sure if they have jeepneys from shaw going divisoria, but i think they have jeepneys going quiapo. frm quaipo, there are already jeepneys that can take you to divisoria. then you walk to tabora to find divisoria mall. if your having hard time finding it, try asking some vendors they will be more willing to help you.
October 11th, 2007 at 10:30 am
cherry, the next time you go there, can i join you?!!!!! LOL
October 11th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Prettygal, from Shaw take the quiapo jeep, get down before u reach the bridge goin to pureza (d ilalim of the bridge is a market). then hop on to another jeep labelled divisoria. when u reach DV, from there go down and walk. turn left at tabora st and go straight ahead for the DVmall. Have always tagged along with my mom during the 80s & 90s…when I was still in highschool & college. My classmates would always rave and ask were I got my stuff
Super hell humid during those days when they didn’t have air conditioning in their buildings 
October 11th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
i love divi mall!
October 11th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
waaah!!! i have the wristlet bag, i bought it @ SM for 100!!! grrrr!!! huhuhu
October 11th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
wristlet bag i found 20 a piece but that’s wholesale. not in divi mall though.
October 11th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
super excited na ako to go back to Pinas for vacation and one of the topilist on my itenerary is to go on shopping @ DIVI..super namiss ko talaga as well as my cousin Cheche to go on shopping whole day @ Divi…hope to see the modified Divi…
October 11th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Oh so nice, I just love the animal printed tote bags and very cheap huh!
October 11th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hi, edzmaya, may i know where did you get the wristlet bag for 20 pesos? thanks!
October 11th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
wow 20?! parang nalugi na ako sa wristlet bag a. but hindi na ako nakapagtawad. i was soo happy with the price already (committed a grave divi shopping mistake)
October 12th, 2007 at 12:29 am
prettygal,
the easiest way to get to divisoria mall, is to ride the newest lrt, get off recto station, and then ask the friendly guards/manongs how to get to divisoria.
you cant miss it.
have fun on your divi trip!
October 13th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
i love thos animal print totes. san kaya dun yan? eheh
October 15th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I got the wristlet bag for 3 for 100.
October 21st, 2007 at 3:34 pm
yeah! a friend gave us wristlet bags and according to her she got if for 3 for 100
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:50 am
hi! what time does 168 open?
October 22nd, 2007 at 4:01 pm
i love it there kaya lang di ba maraming bomb threats ngayon hehehe…dami pa naman parati tao dun…scary.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:22 pm
An and Abril — I actually got the wristlet bag at P130 for an assorted pack of 6. It’s really cheaper to buy bulk in Divi. P40 is the initial retail price they gave.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:25 pm
im not so fond of the wristlet bag…i have lots of stuff kasi. But its really ok for gift giving this coming Christmas…good price!
October 24th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
guys, you really think it’s ok to buy there? some people kase are like, “OMG, divi?! eww”. it’s like they’re lookin d0wn on it very much. parang poor kah daw pag jan kah namili.. what can u say ab0ut this? ive been a victim many times, and i d0nt kn0w much h0w to deal with them.. love the finds pah aman sah divi..
October 25th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
^hay naku sis, nasa nagdadala yan and you just have to know how to pick the good styles from the medyo baduy ones. i just came from there and there are a lot of good quality merchandise available. for a lil over 1000 i got a gray knit minidress (this ones really pretty and trendy rin coz knits and the color gray is in), red patent pointed toe flats, 4 basic puff sleeved tees in 4 colors (maroon, dark green, black, gray) and a couple of leggings.
pag sa mall yan probably id break the bank na and spend at least 4000. i just love divisoria!
October 26th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Does anyone know that if you buy enough (quantity) of items at mall - will they arrange delivery (even at small cost)?
October 26th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
kung galing ng north papunta sa divi mall pano? i mean after nlex san mas malapit paputang divi mall and 168?
November 9th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
How much are wedding gowns at divisoria mall? Please give me a price range? Thank you.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
hi mylene. if you wnt to buy wedding gowns try to go to tabora near 168. you could find everything there e.g. gowns, barongs,etc.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Hi Mylene! Haven’t seen any bridal stuff in 168 but your could find sensibly priced ones in Tutuban Mall. Aside from gowns they’ve got bridal accessories like pillows (for the rings), veils, arrhae, tiaras and more. Happy (Bargain) Hunting!
November 15th, 2007 at 10:30 am
hi! i’m planing to put up a bussines like rtw (bags,sandals,clothes,pants) help me naman kung san ako pwedeng makakuha ng stuff na mura sa divi mall or 168? kapag whole sale ba mas mura ang bigay nila? pls help me naman. kasi i’m from luzon pa, i don’t have idea kung panu kumuha ng mga stuff na mura lang. .thanks!
November 21st, 2007 at 6:24 pm
hi! where is the divi mall exactly located in divisoria? i asked my friends where it is they said they don’t know but i might be the tutuban mall i am referring to. is that true? if not where is the divi mall, is it right beside 168 mall?
thanks
November 21st, 2007 at 10:22 pm
divi mall is just ok.i liked 168 better..more new items…chk it out!!!
December 1st, 2007 at 8:01 am
Hi!
I’m from zamboanga city and looking for wholesalers who can supply me assorted items such as gift items, school/office supplies, wedding and corporate giveaways, accessories, kid’s toys, etc. You may email me at asylumph@yahoo.com the catalogs. my contact number is 0926-9900565. thanks
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:01 pm
I never been in 168 or Divi mall yet. Plan to but some cheap seiko divers watch and sunglasses for present. Is there any place you know I can check for a better price. Where to buy a cheap celfone with camera?
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:16 pm
grabe! i went there just two weeks ago. sobrang daming magagandang stuffs. i even saw a dress that was also sold at SM and you can get it at 168 for half the price. galing! i’m planning to go there again soon to buy gifts for christmas. basta magaling ka lang tumawad at matiyagang mag-ikot. can’t wait!
xs: i saw Imelda Marcos there. I heard she’s a fan of 168 mall. teehee!
January 21st, 2008 at 11:41 am
I live 5 hours away from mla, every month nagappaluwas ako to buy stuffs n pninda since d ako pwdeng lumuwas coz Im pregnant.. I just want to know guys which is cheaper bumili, sa 168 mall or paninda along the divisoria/baclaran streets. Syempre dpat good quality at tlgng mapapbili ang costumers ko s pninda huh.. help poh!
January 24th, 2008 at 2:05 am
DONNA - it’s cheaper in the streets since they don’t pay any rent. ex: CHUCK TAYLOR IMITATION 168 mall P250-P300 sa street: P120-P180 yung bibili, dapat marunong tumingin ng maayos kasi some, may sira na or defect. dapat medyo mabusisi. also, mas ok sa streets bumili pag gabi, mas maraming tinda.
March 12th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
hi,
Im from Tagbilaran City. Im looking for a bag supplier, so i can buy on whole sale basis. pls email me at rizarne@yahoo.com
pls include catalogs & price qoutations. tnx
April 30th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
wer is tabora located in divisoria? im gona try and get a wedding gown RTW cus im leaving for states soon!
any one here who already bought a wedding gown there? are their gowns styles modern?
May 21st, 2008 at 9:00 pm
hi there! you can buy gowns po dun but not there sa tabora tawid ka po sa recto ave. from tabora and from there magask ka lang po kung san very cheap po swear! madami dun promise. nagpasama kasi aunt ko dun she got a gown for 1,800 only but for wedding gowns probably 3,500 to 5,000 ang lowest nila depende sa style na gusto mo. And nung wedding ng brother ko dun kami bumili ng mga tela ng mga abay and barongs po. just forgot the name of the building marami kasi sila dun . yung shop na pinuntahan namin “elvie’s gowns” ang name. pasok ka lang sa parang eskenita ng building and magask po.. but palatandaan mo yung jolibee dun lampas nang cluster and prime building po yun. sa tabora naman po yung mga wedding souvenirs nila very cheap lang po.. but make sure you’ll make tawad sa lahat ng bibilihin mo :-)that’s what makes your trip to divi satisfying.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:44 am
i need some items like swiss knife card…like a credit card but may swissknife just like a key card. anybody has seen this item in divi? kailangan kasi namin sa office. teinks
June 9th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Tama silang lahat, Divisoria is the best place to buy cheaper stuffs. If you are planning to start a small business, this is the best place to buy wholesale items to earn more profits.
June 15th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
ei! cool site you have here… m interested in doing buy n sell m just wondering f you could recommend some wholesalers whom i can buy stocks… tnx
July 10th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Nice, thank you
but i just want to find the best marketplace for wholesale toys online
July 20th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
hi! where can i buy baby stuffs in divi? mga colored lampin?
July 21st, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Jel, you can buy baby items at the 2nd floor of divi mall, I’ve seen some stores just by the escalator. Or if you would like to shop by the streets, there are also a number of shops selling baby items on Tabora Street (where the sidewalk vendors spread their wares). I bought my baby’s tiesides and cloth diapers there a month ago. Tabora Street is just beside Juan Luna. Good luck!
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Wedding gowns in Divi would be around 4-8k. My friend got herself a wedding gown, her mom, three bridesmaid’s and two flower girl gowns for 15k. what a steal.
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 am
naghahanap ako ng mga damit naibebenta
sa japan na damit na sexy na isusuot ng
mga talento o kaya ng mga hostess na nagtatrabaho sa gabi kung may sample na
libro o kung may alam ay magmail sa akin
at isulat ang telepone number.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 pm
can anyone here email me for contacts in Baclaran, divi or 168 mall who can provide me replica bags for my shop?
pls email baolong4ever@yahoo.com
Thanks!!!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am
hi…san po ba or meron ba sa divi na nail art printer, im planning to put up a small business here in nueva ecija… kahit pati yung mga kit na nail polish ang gamit aside from the printer? thanks po…
September 11th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Maganda nga mamili dun kaso nakakahilo sa sobrang dami ng tao at makipot na lugar. Plus, mahal pamasahe ngayon especially kung sa malayo ka nanggaling, much better if you go there make sure plenty of stuffs and bibilhin mo para sulit.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:41 am
We own a store sa divi mall. sa 168, mas maganda ng diplay, so mahahanap mo tlaga agad un mga gusto mo, pero kung wholesale, sa divi tlga, mas mababa talaga ang price. Just imagine how much ng rent sa 168.. kaya naman bumabawi talaga sila sa prices..
October 9th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Saan po bako makakabili ng mga material para sa mga invitations and souviners sa divisoria. please reply to my e mail
carina_bscsteel@yahoo.com.au