My Islands Grows to Three: SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, and MCIA

There was a time when souvenirs were little more than keychains, postcards, and the occasional refrigerator magnet. Practical, yes. Memorable, sometimes. But expressive? Not quite.

In Cebu, that old idea has been rewritten. Step into one of the new My Islands stores and the difference is striking. Walls are lined with patches in every color and style. Blank totes and shirts hang neatly, waiting for transformation. Behind the counter, the presses hum softly, ready to turn a customer’s idea into a keepsake. Creativity is not only welcomed, it is celebrated.

This is the evolution of souvenir shopping. And now, My Islands has found three homes: SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, and Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

Souvenirs Reimagined

My Islands began with a radical thought. What if the customer was the artist? What if a souvenir was not just a token from a trip but a piece of personal expression?

The process is simple and joyful. Pick your merchandise, whether a bag, a pouch, or a shirt. Place your patches, choosing from hundreds that capture travel, humor, or small personal symbols. Pay at the counter. Then press your creation and walk away with something that feels entirely your own.

A Growing Presence in Cebu

The concept has been making itself known in places that matter. At SM City Cebu, the flagship store opened as a statement that souvenirs can be modern, stylish, and deeply personal. At Ayala Center Cebu, the brand has found a home in the city’s most fashionable mall, inviting shoppers to play with design as part of their retail experience. At Mactan-Cebu International Airport, in the domestic pre-terminal, the store sits at the crossroads of arrivals and departures, offering travelers the chance to carry a story forward as they move through the world.

More Than a Souvenir

At the heart of My Islands is the belief that a keepsake should carry meaning. A patch is never just a patch. Each one is a piece of culture, nostalgia, or memory that can be layered into a story. When pressed together, they form something that is not only a reminder of a place but also a reflection of who you are.

With three new locations now open, Cebu has embraced a new way to think about souvenirs. They are no longer just purchased. They are created. They are not just mementos of a trip. They are canvases completed by you.

Because in the end, the best souvenirs are the ones you make your own.