About fifteen years ago (2010), there were some insinuations (should we say, proposal) to legalize the trade of “ukay-ukay” (second-hand garments and goods). It didn’t gain traction at all.

She scoured Europe's vintage shops and now finds joy in "ukay-ukay." “Before, branded, branded, branded. It doesn’t really matter!” she declared in an exclusive interview with Philstar.com ...