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Former DEA Agent Alex Walker, forced into retirement, moves to the island of Cebu in the Philippines.He purchases a hotel gift shop in the hope of managing his stress and high blood pressure, but the wealthy and criminal elements on the island keep drawing him back into law enforcement.
Pasalubong (Tagalog, "[something] for when you welcome me") is the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts from their destination to people back home. [1] Pasalubong can be any gift or souvenir brought for family or friends after being away for a period of time. [2] It can also be any gift given by someone arriving from a distant place. [3]
Rustan's is a Philippine chain of upmarket department stores owned by the Rustan Group of Companies (RGOC). Rustan's Department Store is the flagship brand of the Rustan Group of Companies and has five major branches, three boutiques and an online shopping store rustans.com. Rustan's Department Store is considered the Philippines most prestigious retailer, carrying many of the world's most ...
Travelers may buy souvenirs as gifts for those who did not make the trip. A common tradition is to bring a thank-you gift for someone who provided a service such as pet sitting during the trip. In the Philippines a similar tradition of bringing souvenirs as a gift to family members, friends, and coworkers is called pasalubong.
The Villavicencio-Marella House or Wedding Gift House is an old Spanish Colonial Era house in Taal, Batangas, Philippines.The house was the wedding gift present of Don Eulalio Villavicencio to his wife Doña Gliceria Marella y Legaspi on the occasion of their wedding in 1871.
The balikbayan box is a modern manifestation of the Philippine custom of pasalubong, where domestic or foreign travelers are expected to bring gifts for family, friends and colleagues. [citation needed] Balikbayan boxes provide connection between family in the Philippines and those abroad, and provide goods for the family in the Philippines. [7]
National Book Store, Inc. (also spelled National Bookstore and abbreviated as NBS) is a retail company based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. [2] It operates a bookstore and office-supplies store chain of the same name. It is the largest bookstore chain in the Philippines with over 230 branches nationwide. [3]
Wagwagan in Baguio. An ukay-ukay (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˌʔuːkaɪ.ˈʔuːkaɪ] oo-ky-OO-ky), or wagwagan (Ilocano pronunciation: [wɐgˈwaːgɐn] wəg-WAH-gən) is a Philippine store where a mix of secondhand and surplus items such as clothes, bags, shoes and other accessories are sold at a more affordable price.