{"id":23418,"date":"2017-04-07T11:02:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T11:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/uncategorized-au\/pasalubongs-bring-home-trip-philippines\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T00:53:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T00:53:36","slug":"pasalubongs-bring-home-trip-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/au\/pasalubongs-bring-home-trip-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Pasalubongs. Or, what to bring home from your trip to the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\" Filipino souvenirs<\/pee> <\/div>\n

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In this increasingly globalised world of ours, purchasing a memento\u00a0from a known tourist destination\u00a0can often mean buying a mass-produced, “made in China” T-shirt with that destination’s logo\u00a0brightly\u00a0emblazoned across\u00a0it. Which I guess would make perfect\u00a0sense, if that destination\u00a0was in fact in China.<\/p>\n

Don’t get me wrong, I have bought many a tourist t-shirt (or fridge magnet or key chain) from places that I’ve visited, knowing that it probably\u00a0was not made there… and they were not always purchased\u00a0just because I had run out of clean clothes or gift ideas.<\/p>\n

But for the most part, I\u00a0prefer to\u00a0bring something home from my\u00a0trip which\u00a0is a little more unique to that place, and preferably produced by its locals.<\/p>\n

Pasalubong<\/em><\/strong> is a Filipino word which describes the tradition of bringing back gifts to loved ones from a place one has visited. Where the word souvenir<\/em> refers to a keepsake from a place, a pasalubong<\/em> is specifically the gifting of that souvenir to someone else. So whether you’re after souvenirs for yourself or pasalubongs to bring back to friends and family, here are some ideas of what to shop for during your travels through the Philippines in order\u00a0to really bring home\u00a0a remembrance\u00a0of the islands.<\/p>\n

Edible Treats<\/h2>\n

Filipinos love sugar. And why not, we do grow a lot of sugar cane here after all. You will notice a heavy hand\u00a0of sweetness even in the savoury dishes as it is not uncommon to add Sprite or some other sugary\u00a0soft drink to a main dish during the cooking process.<\/p>\n

I could go on and on about Filipino food (and I did, in a\u00a0previous post, so check it out here\u00a0if you’re a foodie<\/a>). But for now, I’ll keep the list\u00a0to the easily transportable packaged goodies that make great “pasalubongs”.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

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Dried Mangoes<\/h4>\n

You can also find dried banana, dried jackfruit, dried papaya, etc but mango is really what the Philippines is all about. Sweet and chewy, biting into these will take you right back to the times you had them fresh in the Philippines.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

\"dried Packaged dried mango varieties: as-is or chocolate covered <\/pee><\/div>\n

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Polvoron<\/h4>\n

Made from powdered milk, toasted flour and sugar, held together by\u00a0melted butter and then packed into little moulds and released into paper wrappers. These little treats crumble when you bite into them. Not ideal for the lactose intolerant. You can find\u00a0these in classic or with added pinipig (rice crispies) and a multitude of other flavours.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

\"polvoron\" An upmarket, modernised version of the polvoron; in classic or chocolate covered <\/pee><\/div>\n

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Otap<\/h4>\n

A golden baked biscuit made from puff pastry with a spirally oval shape and sprinkled with granulated sugar. Crunchy, light, sweet and brittle, it originated in Cebu but now available everywhere.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] <\/p>\n

\"mango Sweet biscuity goodness. Crispy, flaky, sugary pastry to have with your coffee. This one comes with a mango topping.<\/pee><\/div>\n

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Tablea Chocolate<\/h4>\n

Chocolate was introduced to the Philippines by way of the galleon trades from Mexico to Manila. With tablea, cacao beans are roasted and ground are formed into balls or tablets. Later on you\u00a0put these into a pot with milk and sugar, dissolving and cooking them into a rich hot chocolate.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

\"tablea Packaged tablea tsokolate (chocolate) and on the right a cup of hot chocolate served with ensaymadas. <\/pee><\/div>\n

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Rosquillos<\/h4>\n

Another cookie native to Cebu, this one is made from flour, eggs, butter and\u00a0sugar. It has a distinctive shape:\u00a0circular with scalloped edges and\u00a0a hole in\u00a0its centre. My grandmother used to spread a little butter on her rosquillos\u00a0and dip it in her coffee.<\/p>\n

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Rosquillos. Traditionally they sport a round hole in the centre. These ones pictured, a slightly more romantic interpretation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Piaya<\/h4>\n

Unleavened flatbread with a muscovado sugar and glucose syrup filling. Not surprisingly, it originates from Negros Occidental, the sugar capital of the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Hopia<\/h4>\n

Hopia, another favourite afternoon snack is essentially\u00a0mooncake, which was introduced to us by the Chinese. It is flaky pastry traditionally filled with sweet mung bean but also comes with other fillings such as ube, camote and even pork.<\/p>\n

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Hopia comes with different fillings. These ones are nicely boxed for gift giving<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pastillas de Leche<\/h4>\n

Candies made from milk and sugar, cooked and then rolled, sometimes coated in sugar and individually wrapped. My favourite are the ones made from carabao’s milk; though be warned these do not have a long shelf life and should\u00a0be eaten\u00a0right away (not a problem for me).<\/p>\n

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Pastillas de leche, traditionally milk flavoured but these ones also come in ube, macapuno, buko-pandan, langka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ube products<\/h4>\n

This purple root vegetable makes itself known in a range of edibles, from ice cream to chips and different kinds of cakes. It doesn’t have a strong flavour but that bright, punchy colour adds a festive touch to whatever it is in. Ube flavoured candies or pastillas or how about some ube jam?<\/p>\n

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Purple yam lends its vibrant colour to all kinds of sweet Filipino treats. Here we have an ube topped dessert and ube flavouring in hopia, puto and polvoron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Coffee<\/h4>\n

There are several regions of\u00a0the Philippines successfully growing\u00a0coffee. Robusta and Excelsa\u00a0varieties are also grown here, but\u00a0Arabica and Barako would be my picks to bring home.<\/p>\n

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\nDifferent coffee varieties grown in the Philippines <\/p>\n

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Hand crafted products<\/h2>\n

There is no shortage of Filipino artisans creating hand made unique items that would make ideal gifts or mementos. And it is so much nicer to directly support an artist\u00a0and his or her family.<\/p>\n

Woven Baskets<\/h4>\n

Baskets and containers in different sizes and assorted\u00a0patterns made from varied materials. So many appealing designs to choose from. Something for\u00a0everyone.<\/p>\n

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\nHand crafted baskets <\/p>\n

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\nSmall hand woven containers and place mats <\/p>\n

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Banigs (Mats)<\/h4>\n

Woven from dried leaves and often dyed in various colours. Traditionally used as sleeping mats, they also make great decorative floor or wall coverings.<\/p>\n

You can also get smaller items made with this same material, such as place mats, purses, etc.<\/p>\n

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Detail from a Filipino banig hand woven by an indigenous person of Mindanao <\/p>\n

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Carved Wood<\/h4>\n

Paete, Laguna in the Luzon region of the Philippines is famous for its wood carving artisans. These master\u00a0craftsmen\u00a0have had skills passed down to them over\u00a0generations; it is in their blood. The elaborate furniture they produce may be too big for your suitcase but perhaps a statuette, an ashtray, or some tableware would fit in somewhere.<\/p>\n

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Hand carved Filipiniana<\/p>\n

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Paypays or Abanicos<\/h4>\n

Hand held fans are useful and practical in The Philippines. There are varieties ranging from simple ones made from woven grasses to the more ornate Spanish abanicos that open at the flick of the wrist.<\/p>\n

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Pay-pay (pronounced pie-pie) Pretty, practical and inexpensive.<\/p>\n

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Guitar, Ukulele or Bandurya from Mactan<\/h4>\n

There are a few guitar factories in Mactan. Most of them are family owned and use traditional hand making methods to produce quality instruments.<\/p>\n

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A guitar vendor at one of Cebu’s tourist sites. A musician plays the “bandurya” which has its origins from Spanish colonisation. And below, a guitar factory in Mactan.<\/p>\n

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Textiles<\/h2>\n

Barong Tagalog<\/h4>\n

The national dress shirt, comparable to the guayabera of the Central Americas; oftentimes with some embroidery. You can find these made from interesting fibres\u00a0such as Pi\u00f1a (pineapple) and banana.<\/p>\n

Tribal\u00a0Design Fabrics<\/h4>\n

The patterns and materials vary depending on what\u00a0region they hail from. They can be intricate and colourful.<\/p>\n

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Filipino tribal inspired textiles<\/p>\n

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Jewellery<\/h2>\n

Pearls<\/h4>\n

In the Philippines they are plentiful and inexpensive and vary in quality, size and even shape. Colour-wise, they can come in cream, silver, champagne, gold, pink etc. If you want excellent quality and are willing to pay for it, go to a reputable dealer rather than the souvenir stalls.<\/p>\n

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Pearls in different colours are plentiful and inexpensive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beaded<\/h4>\n

handmade and in various styles<\/p>\n

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All kinds of costume jewellery are available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alcohol<\/h2>\n

Lambanog<\/h4>\n

Made from coconut sap (tuba) and then distilled.<\/p>\n

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Filipino spirit – lambanog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tanduay Rum<\/h4>\n

Ex-pat Filipinos will often bring a bottle (or two, depending on customs limits) of Tanduay back to the country they have moved\u00a0to. In the Philippines, it is inexpensive and available everywhere. Most commonly mixed with cola or on the rocks<\/p>\n

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Tanduay rum. The ubiquitous Filipino spirit. Here pictured with a local gin and flavoured beer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don Papa Rum<\/h4>\n

This rum is produced in Negros, has a distinct vanilla aroma and unlike Tanduay is not so easy to find. Made primarily for export and packaged beautifully, you will have to search the better liquor stores to find it.<\/p>\n

Coconut Products<\/h2>\n

The Philippines is one of the largest producers of coconuts. The industry is\u00a0very important to the national\u00a0economy. A countless number of products can be derived from the tree, its leaves and fruit, from food to clothing and everything in between.<\/p>\n

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The Philippines is one of the world’s largest producers of coconuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Virgin Coconut Oil<\/h4>\n

To put on your skin, in your hair, in your mouth.<\/p>\n

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Virgin coconut oil and related products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Handmade soaps<\/h4>\n

Soaps made from virgin coconut oil. Plain or infused with other natural fragrances<\/p>\n

Coconut Jam or Matamis Na bao<\/h4>\n

Made from coconut cream and panocha (raw brown sugar), this rich, sweet brown spread goes well on some hot pandesal<\/p>\n

Coconut Shell products<\/h4>\n
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This decorative bowl is made from coconut shell and lined with capiz on the inside<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Less tangible things<\/h2>\n

Ok so this is the part where I get a little\u00a0corny.<\/p>\n

treasured memories<\/h4>\n

When buying souvenirs, you’re not just bringing home some\u00a0cool new possession; its also about the memories that those items (or photos) conjure up. So my first UN-tangible thing to bring back from the Philippines is the memory<\/strong> of those moments. It happens anyway, right, that we go back to our homes and reminisce about even the most annoying things that happened during our\u00a0travels, Oftentimes romanticising them. But I find that if you’ve journalled an incident\u00a0or taken a snapshot of a moment, they are great triggers to re-live the moment that you might otherwise forget. You get more bang for your holiday buck when you’re still enjoying it long after the trip is over<\/p>\n

a healthy glow<\/h4>\n

Whether its from all the\u00a0outdoor sightseeing or relaxing on\u00a0the beach or just having a break from work… coming home with a\u00a0happy, well-rested look or sun-kissed glow is the best tell that you’ve been on vacation. So show it off and spark a little good natured envy from your friends (who’ve probably been stuck in a dreary winter working their 9 to 5s while you were out discovering the world).<\/p>\n

an understanding of the culture and a love for its people<\/h4>\n

Most seasoned travellers will agree that visiting other places and opening yourself up to the differences in culture makes you a more open minded, compassionate person. Sure its fun to just relax at the beach and enjoy you resort but you would be doing yourself a real disservice if you did not\u00a0make attempts to speak with the locals and understand more of their way of life. One awesome thing about travelling the Philippines is that most Filipinos can understand at least a little\u00a0English. And especially in the tourist areas, its very easy to communicate. They might be a little shy at first but most do appreciate when visitors make efforts to get to know\u00a0them.<\/p>\n

What to leave behind<\/h2>\n

Now back to the practicalities,..<\/p>\n

Find out what the Customs laws of your home country are before bringing items back from the Philippines (or any other country you travel to), especially perishables and things made from wood or animal products. You wouldn’t want to spend a lot of money on something, transport it all the way home and then find out you are not allowed to bring it in. Or even worse, cop a huge fine.<\/p>\n

Be aware of what species of flora and fauna are protected and keep well\u00a0away from them.\u00a0Although there are lists or protected species’ in the Philippines, it is not easy to police. Unfortunately, too often products made from these are easily available. So if\u00a0in doubt, do some research and if you’re still unsure, leave it behind. You can always bring home the memories (or a made in China t-shirt \ud83d\ude09 )[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I often wonder about souvenirs. In this increasingly globalised world of ours, purchasing a memento\u00a0from a known tourist destination\u00a0can often mean buying a mass-produced, “made in China” T-shirt with that destination’s logo\u00a0brightly\u00a0emblazoned across\u00a0it. Which I guess would make perfect\u00a0sense, if that destination\u00a0was in fact in China. Don’t get me wrong, I have bought many a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[caption id=\"attachment_18677\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Filipino souvenirs[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI often wonder about souvenirs.\r\n\r\nIn this increasingly globalised world of ours, purchasing a memento\u00a0from a known tourist destination\u00a0can often mean buying a mass-produced, \"made in China\" T-shirt with that destination's logo\u00a0brightly\u00a0emblazoned across\u00a0it. Which I guess would make perfect\u00a0sense, if that destination\u00a0was in fact in China.\r\n\r\nDon't get me wrong, I have bought many a tourist t-shirt (or fridge magnet or key chain) from places that I've visited, knowing that it probably\u00a0was not made there... and they were not always purchased\u00a0just because I had run out of clean clothes or gift ideas.\r\n\r\nBut for the most part, I\u00a0prefer to\u00a0bring something home from my\u00a0trip which\u00a0is a little more unique to that place, and preferably produced by its locals.\r\n\r\nPasalubong<\/em><\/strong> is a Filipino word which describes the tradition of bringing back gifts to loved ones from a place one has visited. Where the word souvenir<\/em> refers to a keepsake from a place, a pasalubong<\/em> is specifically the gifting of that souvenir to someone else. So whether you're after souvenirs for yourself or pasalubongs to bring back to friends and family, here are some ideas of what to shop for during your travels through the Philippines in order\u00a0to really bring home\u00a0a remembrance\u00a0of the islands.\r\n

Edible Treats<\/h2>\r\nFilipinos love sugar. And why not, we do grow a lot of sugar cane here after all. You will notice a heavy hand\u00a0of sweetness even in the savoury dishes as it is not uncommon to add Sprite or some other sugary\u00a0soft drink to a main dish during the cooking process.\r\n\r\nI could go on and on about Filipino food (and I did, in a\u00a0previous post, so check it out here\u00a0if you're a foodie<\/a>). But for now, I'll keep the list\u00a0to the easily transportable packaged goodies that make great \"pasalubongs\".\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18862\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Sweet treats from the Philippines[\/caption]\r\n

Dried Mangoes<\/h4>\r\nYou can also find dried banana, dried jackfruit, dried papaya, etc but mango is really what the Philippines is all about. Sweet and chewy, biting into these will take you right back to the times you had them fresh in the Philippines.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18478\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"dried Packaged dried mango varieties: as-is or chocolate covered[\/caption]\r\n

Polvoron<\/h4>\r\nMade from powdered milk, toasted flour and sugar, held together by\u00a0melted butter and then packed into little moulds and released into paper wrappers. These little treats crumble when you bite into them. Not ideal for the lactose intolerant. You can find\u00a0these in classic or with added pinipig (rice crispies) and a multitude of other flavours.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18487\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"polvoron\" An upmarket, modernised version of the polvoron; in classic or chocolate covered[\/caption]\r\n

Otap<\/h4>\r\nA golden baked biscuit made from puff pastry with a spirally oval shape and sprinkled with granulated sugar. Crunchy, light, sweet and brittle, it originated in Cebu but now available everywhere.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18871\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"mango Sweet biscuity goodness. Crispy, flaky, sugary pastry to have with your coffee. This one comes with a mango topping.[\/caption]\r\n

Tablea Chocolate<\/h4>\r\nChocolate was introduced to the Philippines by way of the galleon trades from Mexico to Manila. With tablea, cacao beans are roasted and ground are formed into balls or tablets. Later on you\u00a0put these into a pot with milk and sugar, dissolving and cooking them into a rich hot chocolate.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18881\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"tablea Packaged tablea tsokolate (chocolate) and on the right a cup of hot chocolate served with ensaymadas.[\/caption]\r\n

Rosquillos<\/h4>\r\nAnother cookie native to Cebu, this one is made from flour, eggs, butter and\u00a0sugar. It has a distinctive shape:\u00a0circular with scalloped edges and\u00a0a hole in\u00a0its centre. My grandmother used to spread a little butter on her rosquillos\u00a0and dip it in her coffee.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18496\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"filipino Rosquillos. Traditionally they sport a round hole in the centre. These ones pictured, a slightly more romantic interpretation[\/caption]\r\n

Piaya<\/h4>\r\nUnleavened flatbread with a muscovado sugar and glucose syrup filling. Not surprisingly, it originates from Negros Occidental, the sugar capital of the Philippines.\r\n

Hopia<\/h4>\r\nHopia, another favourite afternoon snack is essentially\u00a0mooncake, which was introduced to us by the Chinese. It is flaky pastry traditionally filled with sweet mung bean but also comes with other fillings such as ube, camote and even pork.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18505\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Hopia comes with different fillings. These ones are nicely boxed for gift giving[\/caption]\r\n

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Pastillas de Leche<\/h4>\r\nCandies made from milk and sugar, cooked and then rolled, sometimes coated in sugar and individually wrapped. My favourite are the ones made from carabao's milk; though be warned these do not have a long shelf life and should\u00a0be eaten\u00a0right away (not a problem for me).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18523\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"pastillas Pastillas de leche, traditionally milk flavoured but these ones also come in ube, macapuno, buko-pandan, langka.[\/caption]\r\n

Ube products<\/h4>\r\nThis purple root vegetable makes itself known in a range of edibles, from ice cream to chips and different kinds of cakes. It doesn't have a strong flavour but that bright, punchy colour adds a festive touch to whatever it is in. Ube flavoured candies or pastillas or how about some ube jam?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18891\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Purple yam lends its vibrant colour to all kinds of sweet Filipino treats. Here we have an ube topped dessert and ube flavouring in hopia, puto and polvoron.[\/caption]\r\n

Coffee<\/h4>\r\nThere are several regions of\u00a0the Philippines successfully growing\u00a0coffee. Robusta and Excelsa\u00a0varieties are also grown here, but\u00a0Arabica and Barako would be my picks to bring home.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18550\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"filipino Different coffee varieties grown in the Philippines[\/caption]\r\n

Jam<\/h4>\r\nMango and pineapple are my favourites to give\u00a0as little\u00a0gifts; also calamansi marmalade. Tropical sweetness in a jar.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18559\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"filipino Jams or preserves made from Filipino produce make great pasalubongs[\/caption]\r\n

Hand crafted products<\/h2>\r\nThere is no shortage of Filipino artisans creating hand made unique items that would make ideal gifts or mementos. And it is so much nicer to directly support an artist\u00a0and his or her family.\r\n

Woven Baskets<\/h4>\r\nBaskets and containers in different sizes and assorted\u00a0patterns made from varied materials. So many appealing designs to choose from. Something for\u00a0everyone.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18568\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Hand crafted baskets[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18577\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Small hand woven containers and place mats[\/caption]\r\n

Banigs (Mats)<\/h4>\r\nWoven from dried leaves and often dyed in various colours. Traditionally used as sleeping mats, they also make great decorative floor or wall coverings.\r\n\r\nYou can also get smaller items made with this same material, such as place mats, purses, etc.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18842\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"704\"]\"\" Detail from a Filipino banig hand woven by an indigenous person of Mindanao[\/caption]\r\n

Carved Wood<\/h4>\r\nPaete, Laguna in the Luzon region of the Philippines is famous for its wood carving artisans. These master\u00a0craftsmen\u00a0have had skills passed down to them over\u00a0generations; it is in their blood. The elaborate furniture they produce may be too big for your suitcase but perhaps a statuette, an ashtray, or some tableware would fit in somewhere.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18586\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Hand carved Filipiniana[\/caption]\r\n

Paypays or Abanicos<\/h4>\r\nHand held fans are useful and practical in The Philippines. There are varieties ranging from simple ones made from woven grasses to the more ornate Spanish abanicos that open at the flick of the wrist.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18605\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"filipino Pay-pay (pronounced pie-pie) Pretty, practical and inexpensive.[\/caption]\r\n

Guitar, Ukulele or Bandurya from Mactan<\/h4>\r\nThere are a few guitar factories in Mactan. Most of them are family owned and use traditional hand making methods to produce quality instruments.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18900\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"749\"]\"\" A guitar vendor at one of Cebu's tourist sites. A musician plays the \"bandurya\" which has its origins from Spanish colonisation. And below, a guitar factory in Mactan.[\/caption]\r\n

Textiles<\/h2>\r\n

Barong Tagalog<\/h4>\r\nThe national dress shirt, comparable to the guayabera of the Central Americas; oftentimes with some embroidery. You can find these made from interesting fibres\u00a0such as Pi\u00f1a (pineapple) and banana.\r\n

Tribal\u00a0Design Fabrics<\/h4>\r\nThe patterns and materials vary depending on what\u00a0region they hail from. They can be intricate and colourful.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18614\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Filipino tribal inspired textiles[\/caption]\r\n

Jewellery<\/h2>\r\n

Pearls<\/h4>\r\nIn the Philippines they are plentiful and inexpensive and vary in quality, size and even shape. Colour-wise, they can come in cream, silver, champagne, gold, pink etc. If you want excellent quality and are willing to pay for it, go to a reputable dealer rather than the souvenir stalls.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18623\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Pearls in different colours are plentiful and inexpensive[\/caption]\r\n

Beaded<\/h4>\r\nhandmade and in various styles\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18632\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" All kinds of costume jewellery are available[\/caption]\r\n

Alcohol<\/h2>\r\n

Lambanog<\/h4>\r\nMade from coconut sap (tuba) and then distilled.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18659\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Filipino spirit - lambanog.[\/caption]\r\n

Tanduay Rum<\/h4>\r\nEx-pat Filipinos will often bring a bottle (or two, depending on customs limits) of Tanduay back to the country they have moved\u00a0to. In the Philippines, it is inexpensive and available everywhere. Most commonly mixed with cola or on the rocks\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18833\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Tanduay rum. The ubiquitous Filipino spirit. Here pictured with a local gin and flavoured beer.[\/caption]\r\n

Don Papa Rum<\/h4>\r\nThis rum is produced in Negros, has a distinct vanilla aroma and unlike Tanduay is not so easy to find. Made primarily for export and packaged beautifully, you will have to search the better liquor stores to find it.\r\n

Coconut Products<\/h2>\r\nThe Philippines is one of the largest producers of coconuts. The industry is\u00a0very important to the national\u00a0economy. A countless number of products can be derived from the tree, its leaves and fruit, from food to clothing and everything in between.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18910\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"960\"]\"\" The Philippines is one of the world's largest producers of coconuts.[\/caption]\r\n

Virgin Coconut Oil<\/h4>\r\nTo put on your skin, in your hair, in your mouth.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18650\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Virgin coconut oil and related products[\/caption]\r\n

Handmade soaps<\/h4>\r\nSoaps made from virgin coconut oil. Plain or infused with other natural fragrances\r\n

Coconut Jam or Matamis Na bao<\/h4>\r\nMade from coconut cream and panocha (raw brown sugar), this rich, sweet brown spread goes well on some hot pandesal\r\n

Coconut Shell products<\/h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_18641\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" This decorative bowl is made from coconut shell and lined with capiz on the inside[\/caption]\r\n

Less tangible things<\/h2>\r\nOk so this is the part where I get a little\u00a0corny.\r\n

treasured memories<\/h4>\r\nWhen buying souvenirs, you're not just bringing home some\u00a0cool new possession; its also about the memories that those items (or photos) conjure up. So my first UN-tangible thing to bring back from the Philippines is the memory<\/strong> of those moments. It happens anyway, right, that we go back to our homes and reminisce about even the most annoying things that happened during our\u00a0travels, Oftentimes romanticising them. But I find that if you've journalled an incident\u00a0or taken a snapshot of a moment, they are great triggers to re-live the moment that you might otherwise forget. You get more bang for your holiday buck when you're still enjoying it long after the trip is over\r\n

a healthy glow<\/h4>\r\nWhether its from all the\u00a0outdoor sightseeing or relaxing on\u00a0the beach or just having a break from work... coming home with a\u00a0happy, well-rested look or sun-kissed glow is the best tell that you've been on vacation. So show it off and spark a little good natured envy from your friends (who've probably been stuck in a dreary winter working their 9 to 5s while you were out discovering the world).\r\n

an understanding of the culture and a love for its people<\/h4>\r\nMost seasoned travellers will agree that visiting other places and opening yourself up to the differences in culture makes you a more open minded, compassionate person. Sure its fun to just relax at the beach and enjoy you resort but you would be doing yourself a real disservice if you did not\u00a0make attempts to speak with the locals and understand more of their way of life. One awesome thing about travelling the Philippines is that most Filipinos can understand at least a little\u00a0English. And especially in the tourist areas, its very easy to communicate. They might be a little shy at first but most do appreciate when visitors make efforts to get to know\u00a0them.\r\n

What to leave behind<\/h2>\r\nNow back to the practicalities,..\r\n\r\nFind out what the Customs laws of your home country are before bringing items back from the Philippines (or any other country you travel to), especially perishables and things made from wood or animal products. You wouldn't want to spend a lot of money on something, transport it all the way home and then find out you are not allowed to bring it in. Or even worse, cop a huge fine.\r\n\r\nBe aware of what species of flora and fauna are protected and keep well\u00a0away from them.\u00a0Although there are lists or protected species' in the Philippines, it is not easy to police. Unfortunately, too often products made from these are easily available. So if\u00a0in doubt, do some research and if you're still unsure, leave it behind. 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