Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
Now, that you have decided to visit the Philippines for vacation or any other purpose. I will give you an advise what pasalubong (gifts) to give back home and what to buy for your family returning back abroad.
If, you have relatives who are having a difficult time raising a family or financially. The best gift to give is not just money, but hand me downs. Filipino people love clothes from designer brands, leather goods and shoes. They love anything knowing it came from another country.
You can always give your old phones that is no longer under your phone contract. Don't just throw it away. Filipino people can use it here as long you can put the Sim card. As long it doesn't come from the carrier Verizon. It will be useful.
They can just unlock the phone and use the Sim card from the Philippines.
If, your old phone are damage and has been soak in water. No problem it can be repaired for a lesser price from your country.
Filipino also love chocolate coming from the United States. Our chocolate doesn't taste the same. Most people buy it during the holidays when they are on sale from Valentine, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. As long they are not expired they are still eatable.
If, you travel a lot and receive those shampoo, condition, body lotion, body soap, comb, toothbrush from the hotel. Bring them along it is great use to give it away.
I will give you the typical pasalubong (gifts) that is usually given to the relatives back home.
- Towel
- Pistachio Nuts
- Bath and Body Hand Wash Soap or Body Spray
- Taster Choice Coffee
- Cologne from Dollar Store
- Cereal
- Granola Bar (trial mix)
- Cookie Butter from Trader's Joe
- Nutella Chocolate Spread
- Brand new clothing
- Brand new leather hand bag/ wallet
- Vitamins
- Umbrella (small ones that are automatic)
- Clique Pouch with samples
- Make Up
- Beauty Products
Best way not to have to bring the heavy stuff along with you during your travel. I suggest you to ship the box to the homes of your relatives ahead of time. Give at least two months ahead so by the time you arrive. The box is already there to sort it out and disturb to your family.
Pasalubong (gifts) to bring back abroad from your visit from the Philippines.
This is the common things people usually bring back as a souvenir to share with co-workers and family:
List of Native candies:
- Yema (condense and milk)
- Pastilyas (made from milk)
- Sampalok (tamarind)
- Polvon
- Turrones de Casoy
- Espasol
- Macapuno (coconut) balls
- Chocolate Dried Mango
Nuts:
- Garlic Peanuts,
- Roasted Peanuts
- Roasted Cashew
- Peanut Brittle
- Cashew Brittle
- Pili Nut Brittle
- Corn Nuts
Pastery:
- Yema Cake
- Ensaymada
- Cheese Roll
- Fudge Bar
- Mamon
- Boat Tarts
Snacks:
- Dried Mango
- Ampaw (rice ball)
- Lengua de gato (butter cookie)
- Hopia
- Buto na Pakwan (seeds with salt watermelon seeds)
- Suman (glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk)
Note: Make sure you remove it from the banana leaf it will be question in custom and place in plastic container with lid.
Grocery:
- Filipino Instant Coffee
- Alsa Green Gulaman (jello)
- Pandan Food Flavoring
- Smoke Dried Fish - tuyo, tinapa, squid and danget, espada
- Spanish Sardine or Tuyo in a bottle with olive oil
- Casa de Bola (cheese) comes out during Christmas season
Clothing and Etc.:
- T-shirt that has Philippines or celebrities
- K Pop
- Fold able Eco bags
- Shawls
- Pearls - necklace, earring and bracelet
- Native handcraft - fan, handbag or decoration
- Barong Tagalog for Men
- Filipina Dress for Female
- Key chain
Where to purchase the following pasalubong:
- Paslubong Store
- Shoe Mart Store (SM)
- Market Market
- Greenhills in the Food Section for Pasalubong
- Grocery Store
- Divisoria - 168 Shopping Mall, 999 Shopping Mall and Tutuban Shopping Mall
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