CHRISTMAS shopping in Manila has recently become a “thing” for me in the past three years. When dovetailed with a business trip, it is actually a practical option.

If on a limited time frame, concentrating one’s efforts in the Makati area is the most efficient strategy. One can walk the shops as stores are tightly-packed in one place, stocks are fresh and choices run the gamut from low to high end. With all the outlets of Glorietta 1 to 5 at one’s disposal, one will never go home empty-handed.

To get more mileage out of your next business/Christmas shopping trip, here are 10 things to remember.