Have you ever been to Quiapo?

My husband and i went to Quiapo a few years ago. We looked for a "piesa" for the DVD player we had at "Raon". I was amazed at the many stalls of electronics at that place. But i felt dizzy, seeing so many people coming to and fro. Personally, i don't like Quiapo. I am afraid of loitering there, lest my bag gets snatched, because they said there are lots of snatchers there.

I felt terrorized the first time I went to Quiapo. I was supposed to meet a friend outside the big church but she decided to pray first while waiting for me. when I got there she was still praying so I waited outside. Then vendors approached me and started shoving things at me. I kept telling them I didnt want their stuff but they were very persistent. some even asked me if I wanted an abortion. I was so traumatized that I never wanted to go back there anymore but I did because my brother forced me to go with him when he bought his camera. Sorry, I know you live there and I know there are a lot of good stuff to buy in your place. My first visit was just so traumatic, most probably because I am from the province and people are much gentler there.

wow chipesterkhan that is really busy. Nope I have never been in the Philippines though I have always wanted to visit there. I am getting to the point where that lots way too busy for me but again in contrast to this dull boring Gold Crest any place looks pretty darned good.I like to get around to places where theres life and interesting things goting on.

I've been there a couple times when I was a kid but then we moved to Cavite so it's pretty far. The most recent I've gone there is about three years ago when I bought my digital camera.

I have never been to Quiapo although I usually pass by there whenever I go somewhere in Manila. I want to visit Quiapo Church and go see the shopping places there. Many told me that it is where I can find the things that I want to buy like kitchen aid mixer and some gold or silver wires and other stones needed in making accessories or jewels.

Wew it must be fun there. Where is it ? America ? I hope to go there but at the moment i need more money to survived and earn money ^.^

I have been to Quiapo several times. It is really a place to see because of the hustle and bustle. It's nice to visit the famous church every now and then and maybe buy whatever you need in bulk. However, I do not think I would like living there. I like quiet places, countrysides. Cheers!

I don't go there as often. When we still running a cellphone repair business,i use to tagged along with my ex because i am too curious how to buy those mobile parts and accessories. I am really amazed how cellphone repair/accessories business works-double the profit eh. But,like you wrote here...one of the busiest place ,i do agree. One more thing,it's hard to find a place where you can park your vehicle,so you need to walk blocks and shoulder to shoulder traffic jam of people not vehicle. Be careful with pick-pocketter (gosh) The last time I've been there i guess was last year. Quiapo and Divisoria- places that i guess never sleeps. have a good day :)

Hello chipesterkhan, I missed Quiapo, it's been years since i've been there. last few times when my brother was still in QC i would ride close to that place. when i was in college i was working as OJT in PS Bank Quiapo and very near the big church. i always nervously go to the underpass and cross the other side to take a jeep and go home. but some times i would just walk my way there, except when i have classes later on. I miss the place but i don't miss going there, i felt dangerous when ever i go there because of the Muslim Community nearby.

Yes, I've been there.I guess the busiest place in parts of Manila.I studied also in one of the school there in Hidalgo street.Everything you want you can find it there.Not to mention also the church of the Black Nazarene where it is located which is crowded especially during Fridays a day of Novena for Black Nazarene.

I usually visit Quiapo once a month. I visit the church there and SM Quiapo with loads of clearance sale. Though the area is really busy and there's a lot of people, I really enjoy going there. My favorite spot there is the DVD section and one street there that offers low eyeglasses prices.

Yes indeed, quiapo will always be a busy place. A place of commerce, "Entertainment", religion and etc. Emphasis on entertainment for its "entertainment" aspects.

I have been in that place on the place for a couple times. It is known for religious stuff and some witchcraft and voodoo stuff. That place is a bit dangerous though because it's also territory for robbers and snatchers. I remember some jerk slashed my knapsack and stole some of my belongings. I really have a bad experience in that place. So I rarely go there because I am really traumatized. I used to go there to purchase some pirated CD

Busy place is one of the thing i don't want to live with, but to go for shopping, and looking for some fun stuff. I would rather go to this place of quiapo. I have been there so many times when my mom used to go for buying some different kind of stuff that will use for decorating on her garden. I think everything can buy in quiapo. There are some stuff that is uniquely made in quiapo and you can buy those things discounted if you will ask in vendors about 50% discount. Huge discount if you can ever imagine compared to other places for shopping and buying things. Same quality and quantity but different prices. More convinient place i ever been. Quiapo is one of the best place to shop.

Hello there Chipesterkhan, Yes I do. I already been in that place - Quiapo. What can I say about that place - it almost have everything. From rags to riches people - you can see them all at this place. As this place was never been a quiet place from sunrise to sundown this place has always been a crowded place. Just like you, I also miss the place.

That is good because you see people doing something, it means that it is active and alive. Get into the action, do not be spectator.

I have been to Quiapo when we visit my Big Brother who is working in Binondo. We usually buy Pirated CDS near Chowking Quiapo. I must admit that going to the Underground Station that connects the Church and Chowking is really really busy place. Tons of vendor can be seen on that place.

id been there many times.i studied in TIP and its in Quiapo.i also worked there for one week.i usually go there now to buy accessories because the price is cheap and the designs are unique.