Finally, I was able to visit the Precious Moments Restaurant & Gift Shop. I find it awesome because it houses Precious Moments dolls that bring back childhood memories. These items are for sale, by the way.
Precious Moments dolls originated in the US and was created by Sam Butcher. The co-owner of the Precious Moments Restaurant and Gift Shop in the Philippines named Mr. Jojo Sonillo once worked in Precious Moments-US. They have a doll factory in Iloilo established in 1984 that supplies dolls in US and in Canada that provides scholarship to deserving students in the province.
In 1989, Butcher opened the Sampaguita Gardens in Aklan, a Christmas-themed resort you can visit all-year round which houses a gift shop selling Precious Moments items . This helps support local employment.
They have a collectors' club called PPMCC where Mr. Sonillo is also the president.The business is not just selling figurines but also about making a difference by providing jobs to the people in the communities.Also, 10 percent of their sales is given to their foundation, [the Samuel J. Butcher Foundation] that provides medical and dental missions, feeding and gift-giving to underprivileged children.
In 2012, they opened Precious Moments in Laredo St. in Makati, but eventually transferred to Palanan, Makati, to accommodate a growing number of customers. They offer catering, party venue, gift ideas and even coffee in their cafe called SamBrew.
Please support this establishment because of their advocacies.
Precious Moments Restaurant & Giftshop is located at No. 95 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Palanan, Makati City and is open from 9 am to 9 pm, Mondays to Sundays. For inquiries, call (02)887-5252, (02)387-1092
P.S. According to Mr. Jojo Sonillo, they will soon transfer to San Juan Del Monte so better dropby NOW. Moments are so precious. 
Samburger (named after Mr. Butcher), is a massive 8-inch burger with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and lettuce.
Good for 3-4 persons.
Classic Samburger with chips is at P145
while Premium Samburger (double-patty and is served with fries instead of chips is at P245).
Black Forest Cupcake at P60.00.
It has a candle because we requested it (for free) because it's my birthday month. An early celebration of my July 26 birthday.
As the crew handled this to me, a Happy Birthday Song was played. You made me happy like a child. Such a precious moment!
Thank you!
When you buy a pillow (P250),
you support their advocacy in helping children with cancer
in Taguig.
Newsletter that published articles about their events and outreach activities
Mr. Jojo Sonillo, President of Precious Moments Manila
He said that they used to donate these toys
for Bantay Bata Foundation.
with my friends and Mr. Jojo Sonillo, President of Precious Moments Manila
Donation box located inside the store.
You might want to donate old toys
and pre-loved clothes for their outreach projects.
