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Department stores are found in all major cities of the archipelago. In Manila, most department stores are located downtown, especially along Rizal Ave in Sta Cruz. Other department stores of the capital may be found in the shopping centers such as the Makati Commercial center or the Cubao Shopping center.

There are several big chains of department stores in The Country . In Manila, the biggest is Shoemart, in the southern Philippines, Gaisano is most common. The most highly rated department store chain is Rustan's, with outlets in the Harrison Plaza Shopping Mall and the Makati Commer-cial Center in Metro Manila, and along General Maxilom Ave in Cebu City. Other department store chains are Isetann, Fairmart, and Uniwide.

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