Flowers and candles
Flowers and candles are sold outside the church, in plaza miranda. candles have significant meanings such as a black candle is for foes etc. sampaguita; jasmine, is the national flower of the philippines, they are often sold outside in churches at a very cheap price, the jasmine represents purity of the soul and body and often are hanged around the santo's neck as a gift etc.
Statues
Statues either ceramic or wood are best buys as souvenirs, they're sold from â±100 and above. they often are sto. ninos infant jesus and santos saints, statues of holy people such as virgin mary and jesus.
Army surplus
Items such as uniforms, bags, camping equipment, knives etc. are found in the big army surplus market. however you might find it hard to pass through customs as it is questionable for purchasing army surplus and sometimes filipino authorities say that many shops operate illegally without the permission of the armed forces of the philippines and the philippine national police.
Herbal medicine
Alternative medicine can be found in plaza miranda however they aren't approved by the department of health doh and most of them might be scams and fakes.
Amulets
Believe to give you powers and protection against dark energy. they're usually sold at a reasonable price, often around â±20 and above.
Cameras and camera accessories
Hidalgo street offers cheap prices for cameras as well as camera accessories such as tripods, dvds, cds, bags, camera lenses etc.