Preparing Myself To Leave The Philippines 🇵🇭

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For a truly worthy stash of Philippine gifts, you can seek out the tokens and keepsakes we’ve listed below. They can be found in markets, souvenir shops, and malls around the country. Pretty soon, you won’t be able to visit the Philippines without packing these goodies in your suitcase.

Top souvenirs and pasalubong from the Philippines

Dried mangoes

Dried mangoes are some of the best souvenirs you can find in grocery stores around the Philippines. These slivers of tangy-ripe mangoes are vitamin-rich, easy to chew, and so delightful for snacking at any time of the day. But we must warn you: They’re very addicting! Word of advice? Hoard as many packs of dried mangoes as you can. You’ll be surprised at how quickly they disappear once you get home!

Philippine pearls

Along with its bountiful marine life, the Philippines is also teeming with jewels from the sea. From white to lovely gold varieties, the finest South Sea pearls can be found at affordable prices — that is, if you know where to look! Let’s just say that curious backpackers aren’t the only people who drop by Greenhills Shopping Center in search of valuable pearl earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. We don’t want to disclose any names (cough, Rihanna, cough), but many famous celebrities have been spotted looking for these Philippine souvenirs as well.

Native bags, pouches, and accessories

Bags, pouches, laptop cases, bandanas, and embroidered garments — how could we ever resist? Beautifully and thoughtfully made, these authentic Filipino souvenirs are both comfortable and IG-ready at the same time!

For mindful shopping, keep an eye out for ethical Filipino brands that work closely with different ethnic groups and cultural communities in the Philippines. Not only do they create great art that we can hold, but they also contribute substantially to the livelihoods of the people who dedicate so much of their time and ancestral heritage into these products.

Graphic t-shirts

If you’re hoping to spruce up your style in the Philippines, then you’re in the right place! When it comes to souvenir t-shirts, many brands like TeamManila, Linya Linya, and Strange Mercy offer a generous selection of simple prints and location-specific imagery. Often inspired by popular vacation sites around the country, these clothes radiate positivity and good vibes — like basking in warm sunshine all day long. Plus, you know you’re all about that beach life once you start reaching for their tie-dyed shirts!

Philippine souvenirs: Barong Tagalog

Want to wear some “Pinoy pride” on your sleeves? Traditionally woven with piña cloth from pineapple fibres, the barong Tagalog for men and the matching blouse and skirt of the baro’t saya for women are the national costumes of Filipinos. While these are used for formal occasions and ceremonies, you can also choose modern interpretations of their designs. Embroidered silks, shirts, pants, skirts, shawls, and neck scarves exude a genteel and elegant vibe, while remaining ideal for everyday use.

Keychains

Almost anywhere you go in the Philippines, you’ll encounter vendors selling keychains. You can find dolphins, sea turtles, crocodiles, starfishes, surfboards, palm trees, sea shells, and other island imagery. Hang a little tarsier on your bag, or attach your apartment keys to a souvenir that has the name of your favourite island engraved on the wood.

Looking for more inventive designs? Head to Lakbay Museo for keychain replicas of popular Filipino food: lechon (roasted pig), chicharon (salted and deep-fried pork rinds), isaw (pig or chicken intestines), crispy pata (deep-fried pig knuckles), daing (dried fish), fish ball, squid ball, longganisa (Filipino-style sausages), and pork barbecue.

Stickers, artworks, pins,

Shopping for Filipino souvenirs doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. Beyond the fashionable outlets in the malls, you can walk into any local arts and crafts store to discover colourful stickers, art prints, enamel pins, illustrations, and postcards made by artists in the Philippines.

Manila-based stores like Papemelroti and Common Room PH have cool works of art that can easily go on your planner, laptop, phone, or the walls of your room. More importantly, they showcase Pinoy creativity and humour. “Can’t talk, I’m eating?” “EXTRA RICE?” We feel this every day.