UPDATED: December 21, 2020 So much ham, so little time! 'Tis the season of the fabulous hams, and as we slide nearer into Christmas, one has to ponder: where are the best places to buy Xmas hams? Traditional Filipinos like their hams home cooked - but for most of us, it's going to be a visit to our favorite ham shop. Here's where you can get the best and delicious Christmas hams, not in their particular order: 1. Excelente Hams - I practically grew up with them, commuting from our old house in Caloocan City to Echague Street (now Carlos Palanca) in Quiapo, Manila. Theirs is the most popular in Metro Manila and you can always see them on television during the holidays. Price starts from Php 1,040 to Php 1,500 per kilo. 2. The Plaza Hams - This four-generation, family-run ham store never fail to reach the dining tables of most Filipinos. You can get their smoked and crispy hams at the SM Megamall ...