The New Pasalubong Guide: What To Bring Back to Your Friends and Family Stateside in 2022
The Philippines is now open for returning Filipino nationals and a few foreign nationals. Tourist are slowly returning to the beautiful archipelago and with it the tourism industry slowly returning to bloom.
We listed down some rare and exclusive pasalubong gift ideas to bring home while also being eco-friendly and sustainable to the local markets.
Fashion, Lifetsyle, and Décor
Decorate your place and style out your wardrobe with these Filipino local pasalubongs. All of which are locally-sourced and supports the community and small business.
Mangrove Root Turned Art Piece
Locally made art piece made from the root of a Mangrove Tree.
Mangrove Seed Turned Art Piece
Locally made art piece made from the seed of the fruit of a Mangrove Tree.
Rattan Chic Bags
Locally sourced and crafted Rattan Bags.
Eco-friendly and fashionable.
Bronze Styled Philippine Vehicles
Art pieces designed after Philippine Culture vehicles; from left to right Kalesa, Banka/Balangay, Tricycle, and Jeepney.
Locally Made Fruit Soaps
Soaps made from Local Philippine produce such as papaya, mango, banana avocado…etc.
Sungka: Filipino Shell Board Game
A game played on a solid wooden block with two rows of seven circular holes and two large holes at both ends. Called as "Congkak" in other southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.
Capiz (seashell) Artwork
Reformed and painted seashells from the Placuna placenta mollusk. Capiz is a sustainable alternative to Glass artworks and is local to South-East Asia.
Bahay Kubo In A Bottle
Traditional Bahay Kubo (Nippa Hut) in a glass bottle.
From the Tagalog word, Bahay Kubo means "country house". It is an iconic cultural architecture prior to Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Foods & Drinks
Indulge and enjoy yourself to these Filipino delicacies that are farm-to-fork and a must try to those who have yet to taste them.
Auro Chocolates
(Tree-to-Bar Chocolate)
An internationally awarded tree-to-bar chocolate brand that promotes sustainability by working directly with local farmers to create fine Filipino cacao beans, ingredients and retail products with unique and bold tropical flavors.
Lamabanog (Coconut Spirit)
A traditional Filipino distilled palm liquor made from coconut or nipa palm sap.
It usually contains a of 30% alcohol ans is thus used as base liquor for other spirits and cocktail drinks.
Local Favorites (Cashew Tarts: Pampanga)
Local delicacies from regions. ie; Cashew Tarts from Pampanga.
Region Exclusives
Limited edition items that you gotta grab asap before it is gone. You might have to take an extra step in finding and getting to the nearest available store, but it is exclusive for a reason.
Starbucks Boracay Exclusive Mugs & Tumbler
Boracay Starbucks Items sold exclusively in Boracay (white sand beach).
Tamiya 4WD Mini Philippine Exclusive Kits
Philippine culture inspired Tamiya 4WD Mini kits by Tamiya Sold exclusively in the Philippines.
Available in hobby stores such as Lil’s Hobby store, The Brickyard, and Tamiya Underground.
Ain’t no party like a Filipino Karaoke Party!
Top of the Line Karaoke Machine
The life of every Filipino Party!
Checkout the latest Karaoke Machines, perfect for the family and friends.
Available in electronic and appliance stores
Budget-Friendly
Everyone wants a pasalubong but sometimes the budget just doesn’t fit. Here are some budget-friendly items that brings home a taste of the Philippines without breaking the bank.
Locally Made Tote Bags
Keychains and bottle openers
Region Exclusive Magnets
Pins and Magnets
