In this part of the series, I am sharing photos of the various shops and eating options at the MCIA Terminal 1.

A familiar store at airports is Islands Souvenirs. I think I have an Island Souvenir shirt for most of the cities I’ve traveled to in the country. It is a go-to store for souvenir items, especially shirts. 

There are many kiosks along the corridors leading to the gates. Some sell souvenir items. Others gadgets and accessories. There are even a couple marketing real estate in Cebu.

A look inside the Islands Souvenirs shop shows many items to choose from including shirts, bags, caps, mugs and magnets.

I think this store was what used to be a Cocoa Tree store at the terminal. It still sells pretty much the same products (mainly chocolates).

There is a nice food court at Terminal 1. You have many choices for eating or drinking. And I noticed the prices are also not as expensive as perceived of Philippine airport food and drinks.

The food court is spacious and people can just stay here for refreshments while waiting for their flights to board.

Aside from Filipino food, there’s Italian and Japanese themed stalls at the food court.

I think my favorite there is The Bakery, which offers sandwiches, pastries and various breads. They also have pasta for those wanting a heavier meal before their flights.

There’s a WHSmith store at Terminal 1. The photo also shows massage chairs and a local souvenir shop, District Fiesta.

District Fiesta offers local products including handicrafts like bags, purses, decors, etc.

More in Part 3, coming soon!

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