Those looking for unique local souvenirs to bring home will find that the Philippines has lots to offer. These items are a great representation of the Philippines’ rich history and vibrant culture.
Abaca basket/coaster/placemat/napkin
Abanico
Hand-held fan
Antique wooden figurines of saints
ARTWORK T-shirts
Bamboo chest/baul
Banig products
Bag, mat, placemat
Barong Tagalog
Hand-embroidered shirt for men traditionally made from pineapple leaf fibres
A good gift for guys is the Barong Tagalog which typically features intricate embroidery
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Barrel man doll
Baskets made from bamboo, rattan, nipa
Bottle craft
Brassware
Capiz shell products
Choc-Nut spread and candy
Coconut snacks
Cloud 9 candy
Clutch made from pandan/buntal/snakeskin
Dried mangoes
Festive mask
Kubing
Traditional musical instrument – jaw harp made from bamboo
Lambanog
Coconut wine
Pastillas de Leche
Swee creamy milk candy
Pearls and pearl jewellery
Philippine coffee
Barako, Alamid or civet coffee
Philippine tea tree/Fukien tea tree/carmona retusa tea
Piaya
Flat unleavened bread filled with muscovado sugar or flavours like purple yam, mango and rum
Pili nuts
Pina cloth
Polvoron
Filipino-style crumbly shortbread
Pottery
Salakot
Woven conical hats
Seashells and shell crafts
Sungka board & shells
Traditional count and capture game played on a solid wooden block with two rows of seven circular holes and two large holes at both ends
Tanduay rum
Tikog slippers
Toy/mini jeepney
Ube jam
Purple yam jam
Wooden items
Cutlery, plates, bowls, trays, figurines, sculptures
