Palengke is a Tagalog term for a type of public market common throughout the Philippines. It comprises numerous stalls arranged in rows and columns under a shared roof. Most of the time, the stalls are categorized based on the type of product sold. Categories include meat, seafood, produce and dry goods.
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| Public Market in Binmaley, Pangasinan |
Many regard the
palengke as the cost-efficient alternative to supermarkets, where prices are fixed. Tawaran (haggling) with vendors is a common practice. Eateries that offer affordable food, also known as
carinderia are commonly located at
palengke spaces.
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| Lina's Refreshment at the Public Market in Malolos, Bulacan |
On the other hand, the
palengke is much dirtier compared with a typical supermarket. A greater amount of chaos also exists because of the crowds.
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| An Alley at the Public Market in Malolos, Bulacan |
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