For the individual who cannot do a way with shopping, Tacloban City offers the best show windows in the region with displays ranging from designer clothes, appliances, and jewelry to native products. At fine boutiques in the city, shoppers can browse through famous brand names of RTWs coming from Manila and Cebu.
Handicrafts from all over Eastern Visayas as well as those coming from other regions find their way to the city. Most especially stores that sell handicrafts can be found at Tacloban’s shopping center, while others are located behind the public market. A popular item among visitors is the sip-hid (soft broom) which if compared with the same product from other places is much more sturdy and lasts longer. Marine products are abundant in the city. Dried fish, squid and preserved shellfish meat are available year-round at very affordable prices. Another produce that commands a high demand among transients and local folks is the "banig" (mat). Made from weed called "tikog" artisans weave this material into fine products and given aesthetic qualities via unique drawings and geometric designs.
Tacloban also offers a variety of cuisine, to cater the most discriminating palates, from native and Chinese dishes to Italian specialties. Seafood lovers will find a grand time at the table with a fare of fresh fish, shrimps, and crabs readily available and cooked in whatever style one wishes.
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