Christmas is just around the corner and gift-giving is part of the celebration. Excitedly, we made a list of the gifts to give. However, in this time of crisis, we need to be better shoppers. Bargain hunting is easier when we search and buy online.
According to Datareportal.com, the number of internet users in the Philippines increased by 4.2 million (+6.1%) between 2020 and 2021.
Statistica.com conducted a survey among Internet users in the Philippines, 89.3% have searched online for a product or service to buy in the 3rd quarter of 2020.
Filipinos have embraced online shopping because it is easy, fast, and convenient. Also, amazing deals and promos are always offered for a good shopping experience.
It feels amazing to get the best deals and be able to save more money so I have listed the 15 top online shopping sites in the Philippines that you will love.
General Merchandise
Lazada (Lazada.com.ph)
Lazada is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. It is owned by Alibaba Group, a multinational Chinese e-commerce company. It has a wide selection of brands. It offers affordable products and provides great customer service.
Payment Methods: Cash on Delivery, Credit and Debit Cards, Lazada Wallet, PayPal, GCash
Shipping Options: Right at your doorstep and pick-up
Amazing deals and promos:
- Double Digit Sale e.g. 10.10 (October 10), 11.11 (November 11) and 12.12 (December 12)
- Payday sale
- Free shipping
- Cashback for paying bills
- Rebates
- Loans/Monthly installment plans
- Get P100 for every referral
Shopee (Shopee.ph)
Shopee was launched in Singapore six year ago. It expanded in other southeast Asian countries — the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Indonesia. It also dominated the online shopping platform. It has a broad selection of products, most affordable.
It generously gives away coupon codes and prizes.
Payment Methods: Cash on Delivery, Credit and Debit Card, ShopeePay, GCash, Over-The-Counter, Remittance Centers, and Bank Transfer
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Double Digit Sale e.g. 10.10 (October 10), 11.11 (November 11) and 12.12 (December 12)
- Payday sale
- Shopee loyalty
- Free shipping
- Games
- Cashback
- P9 deals
- Earn 100 coins when you refer a friend
SM Malls Online (smmallsonline.com)
You can shop at retail stores, supermarkets, cyberzone and order food from restaurants on one site.
SM Malls Online is currently available at SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM N/orth Edsa, SM South Mall, SM City Fairview
Payment Methods: Cash, Credit/Debit Card
Shipping Options: Right at your doorstep and pick-up
Amazing deals and promos:
- P200 OFF on your first order
- Gadget cyber deals. Up to 48% OFF
- Exclusive promos for SMAC members
- Super voucher sale (Item is for pick-up and cash payment only)
- Piso vouchers promo (Item is for pick-up and cash payment only)
- Free shipping for minimum of P500 purchase
- Double digit sale e.g. 10.10 (October 10)
- Multi-brand checkout for one delivery fee
Groceries, Food and shops
Metromart (metromart.com)
Buying groceries from Landmark, Robinson’s, S&R, Shopwise, The Marketplace can be done on Metromart. Also, it has wide arrays of shops such as bakeries, flowers, babies, pet care, electronics, and pharmacy.
Metromart offers same-day delivery of groceries.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, credit card
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Huge sale on October 8 – 16, 2021
- Buy 1 Get 1 on S&R, Shopwise
- Free delivery on supermarkets
- Get coupon codes when you use your credit card as payment
Pushkart (pushkart.ph)
Pushkart is owned by a Filipino company. Supporting green and local businesses is their mission.
In partnership with other stores such as Metro Supermarket, Fisher Supermarket, Fisher Department Store, Chef’s choice, Vietmart, and many more.
Payment Methods: credit/debit card, prepaid cards Paymaya, Paymongo, Paynamics
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Get P200 OFF when you use the app for your grocery orders. One time use only.
- Get P100 OFF for P500 grocery orders. One time only.
- Get 1 kredit for every P500 order. Get rebates and use it to get discounts for the next order.
- Referral program. P50 for each referral. New user will also receive P50
- P200 voucher when you use your PNB credit/debit/prepaid card. Minimum single receipt of P4,000
- P100 voucher when you use your PNB credit/debit/prepaid card. Minimum single receipt of P2,000
- MVP Rewards. P100 OFF when you spend P1,000. Exclusive to customer of PLDT, Smart, Caltex, Cignal, MMC, Easy TRip RFID, De Los Santos Medical Center
Pick.A.Roo (pickaroo.com)
The founder of Pick.A.Roo is Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Inc. (AGI). He aims to empower SME local shops through a partnership with the site.
Pick.A.Roo’s layout, colors, and design is an expression of fun, creativity, and vibrance.
Payment Methods: Cash on delivery, Credit and Debit Cards, E-wallet
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- P150 OFF from Hawker Chan, Banana Leaf and many more. No minimum. Promo til October 10, 2021. Unlimited use.
- P200 OFF when you use credit/debit card
- Free delivery for the whole month of October when you order P1,588 for food, P2,888 for shops and P5,888 for groceries
- Buy 1 Get 1 from S&R
- Landmark, Shopwise, The Marketplace, Robinsons Supermarket,
- More promos on groceries and food
Baby Essentials
Baby Mama (babymama.ph)
Babymama is the #1 breastfeeding store and one-stop shop for newborn essentials.
It also provides service for one-on-one e-consult with OB-GYN, Lactation Consultant, Pediatric Dermatologist, and Psychologist.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, Bank deposit/transfer, remittance centers, credit card
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Double digit sale on 10.10
- 10% off as welcome voucher
- 15% OFF for Carriers
- 50% OFF until supply last
- Free delivery in MM for a minimum of P500
- Provincial shipping discounts
Gadgets and Gizmos
Pound It (poundit.com)
Formerly YouPoundIt. An online store that offers quality electronic and home products.
Pound It offers branded electronics at discounted prices.
Payment Methods: Cash on Delivery, Credit Card, GCash, 7-Eleven, PayPal, bank deposit
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Daily flash sale. Up to 50% discount
- Free shipping on selected items
- 10% off on home appliances for orders worth P3,000
- Get vouchers from selected credit/debit card
Kimstore (kimstore.com)
All items on Kimstore are genuine and authentic. A one-stop shop for electronics, home appliances, and accessories.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, bank deposits, credit/debit card
Shipping Options: Right at your doorstep and pick-up
Amazing deals and promos:
- BOGO of Marsche and Elliot products
- Mega Bundle Promo
- Audio SAle up to 70% OFF
- Weekend sale
- Payday sale
Beauty and Health
BeautyMNL (Beautymnl.com)
The online beauty store celebrates the beauty of Filipino women by promoting self-care. All products are authentic. It offers skincare, make-up, nutrition, mom & baby essentials, home decor, dining and kitchenware, digital accessories, and much more.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, bank deposits, credit card and E-wallet (Gcash and GrabPay), BeautyMNL credits or Glow points
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Bestsellers up to 70% OFF
- Snailwhite 35% OFF
- Anniversary sale until October 7, 2021
- Home beauty tools sale
- P100 and below sale
- Buy 1 Get 1 (BOGO)
- Flash sale
- Exclusive promos for VIP members
- Make-up mega sale up to 88% OFF
- Essentials sale (vitamins/supplements)
BeautyBar (beautybar.com.ph)
Beauty Bar is a shopping site that specializes in personal care. Launched in 2011 and well known for promoting innovative and non-traditional international brands of beauty products, cosmetics, fragrances and hair care products.
Payment Methods: Cash on delivery, Credit/debit card, or E-wallet via Paynamics
Credit/debit card or E-wallet via PayPal
Shipping Options: Right at your doorstep and pick-up
Amazing deals and promos:
- Get 20% off on first order with a minimum of P999
- Get 10% on first purchase
- Sale up to 65%
- Free shipping on orders P1,500 and above
- Exclusive gifts and VIP sale events
Althea (ph.althea.kr)
Althea offers Korean skincare and beauty products. All products are 100% authentic. It ventured to have its exclusive brand of skin care.
Payment Methods: GCash, Dragon pay, online banking, PayPal, credit card, over the counter, convenience store, credit/debit card
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Double Digit Sale e.g. 10.10 (October 10), 11.11 (November 11) and 12.12 (December 12)
- Get P300 for every referral. Your referral will also get P300 (referral program)
- Discounts on their best sellers
- Sale on bestsellers
- Free shipping on minimum purchase of P1,500
Watson’s (watsons.com.ph)
Watson’s in the Philippines is owned by SM Group. 40% of its lineup product is medicine, the rest is beauty and wellness.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, credit/debit card
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Buy 1 Get 1 (BOGO)
- Sale on 10.10 (October 10, 2021). Up to 70% OFF
- 20% OFF on Cetaphil products
- 40% OFF on Olay products
- Health essentials sale
- Members exclusive offers
Fashion
Zalora (zalora.com.ph)
It is the biggest fashion retailer in Southeast Asia that offers local and international brands from apparel, shoes to accessories. Zalora has an awesome feature on the site, it is the virtual dressing room that gives a great shopping experience.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, PayPal, GCash, E-Gift, GrabPay, credit/debit card
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- 1 month free personal plan from Konsulta MD
- From MVP Rewards, get 20% OFF + 5% cashback
- Enjoy 20% OFF when you pay through selected credit/debit card
- Sale up to 50% OFF
- Double Digit Sale e.g. 10.10 (October 10), 11.11 (November 11) and 12.12 (December 12)
- Install the app and you get 50% discount, minimum of P3,000 orders.
- Apparels for less than P1,000
- P350 off when you subscribe to their newsletter. This is for first time subscribers only.
Shein (ph.shein.com)
Shein is a fashion online shopping site. It has a great selection of clothes, lingerie, and shoes at affordable prices.
Payment Methods: cash on delivery, online bank transfer, PayPal, credit/debit card, E-wallet
Shipping: Right at your doorstep
Amazing deals and promos:
- Get coupons upon signing up at the site
- P150 OFF on first order
- Free shipping on first order
- Anniversary sale on October 10, 2021. Save up to 80%
- Products under P100 sale
- Flash sale. More than 60% OFF
It is tempting to splurge when there are great deals and promos but if we spend within a budget we can have more savings.
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