If your friends are fellow Filipinos, local delicacies would always be welcome. For the Kiwis, maybe some knickknacks and keychains featuring PH locations? Apologies, I based this off of my own souvenirs that I bought for my officemates. But if it's a close group of friends with mixed races, it'd be best to get them something similar - so no drama.

A malong would be nice. If you're into knives, get a balisong if NZ allows it. Get carvings from the cordillera region. You can find lots of those in Market Market and in Tiendesitas

I would recommend Kultura which is available in SM just to warn you that things are a little bit expensive. I like their kalesa and jeepney replicas. The good thing is they have a lot of items and of course the convenience especially if you are staying here in Metro Manila.

The giant wooden penises that double as an ashtray in Baguio are hard to find.

Get a bunch of those barrel men. Gave one to one of my friends in LA and he loooved it.

Christmas season in the metro? Good luck with traffic.

Mapapagod ka kaka ikot ng mall sa shopping. Where specifically will you be staying?

Try Kultura in SM stores, also good for Philippine souvenirs

3 of the world's largest shopping malls are in the Philippines: SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, SM North Edsa in Quezon City and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay (this is the closest to Cavite). You can visit Baclaran which isn't too far away from Cavite for an authentic tianggean experience just be wary of theives. You can go to Ayala in Makati for Christmas light shows.

I'm from the metro so I can only recommend places here, sorry.

Aling Nena's Store. Mura na at sari sari pa ang itinitinda.

In tagaytay i suggest ALMIRAS for sweets and buko pie and tarts.

For candies, pastillias from puregold named "LOYDI" this one is good just for 1usd for a whole packed this is the best pasalubong to your home country.

For clothes i suggest if you plan to go to tagaytay (palace in the sky or picnic grove) thier will be a lor of stalls the offer good quaility shirts and their price are regulated with local goverment. Also you can try inside the SM malls the "kultura".

Filipiniana, SM department store is good enough.

Taytay tiangge for clothes and whatnots

Hmm not sure kung same padin yung vibe but try cubao expo near gateway

+1 sa Cubao Expo and also Escolta https://www.98-b.org/

I just visited Philippines and brought back some stuff like this!

Check out Frankie General Store (they have different branches) and the Filipino wing at Greenbelt 5 where you'll find different local brands, designers and makers concentrated in an area surrounded with good food choices. On weekends, check out BGC highstreet (specially that 5th Avenue area that gets turned into a market and closed to traffic). I found amazing bayongs and abaca items made by a local group in Quezon and local makers that sell home pieces and cute pots. Nearby is a hidden gem for me: inside Market Market mall, go up a couple levels to the triangge sections. I know they're known for the outdoor stalls but seriously, go inside instead. It's at least a couple floors of sellers that might look like Greenhills but without the fake designer bags. There you'll find real pearls, local handicrafts, massage stalls, native products, custom tailors and dressmaker. Sanry's money changer is in there as well (great reliable money changer with great rates). I love that place. Market Market also has those Euronet ATMs that I love because I can take cash out using my foreign debit card, I found them more reliabke than BPI and BDO ATMs. Try to go to the Makati weekend markets like Legazpi Sunday market and Salcedo Saturday Market for local finds and great food. These suggestions are in a safe ish area connected to loads of other shopping you can check out later. Also try going to Cubao X and Escolta for a different experience with surprising finds. Also a friend turned me to Joy in the Philippines. I really like the locally made "The OG" oil in a roller dispenser, you have to order online though. It's a good souvenir, everyone I've given it to loves it, it comes a little fabric bag. If all else fails, go to Kultura in SM malls but save it as a last resort, you'll definitely find stuff here but yeah, it's SM.

Quiapo. Yung mga nasa ilalim ng tulay or sa tawid. Doble ingat lang sa bag, wallet and other valuables. Nakuha cp ni mama sa bag dati while nag iikot ikot.

Try Shopee and search for the terms. There are a lot of local manufacturers selling there already.

Hndi ko lang sure pero napapanood ko sa tiktoks ung Dapitan Arcade

Balikbayan Handicrafts. 50% off on most items rn :)

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Check out Shoppesville at Greenhills Shopping Center. They pretty much have everything (statues, action figures, comic books, etc.). You can also check out Filbar's as well. There's multiple locations throughout Manila. They have comic books, action figures (mostly Mc Farlane, Marvel Legends, and Hot Toys) and lots of Funko pop.

1. The souvenir center is MCA: with central air conditioned hall (pearls, costume jewelry, t-shirts, munchies, cashews) with two open air wings of stalls with classic wood, wicker, cloth, household souvenirs. Last I checked (3 weeks ago), only one Customizable T-shirts while you wait. (Used to be 3).
2. “Kultura” on the 3rd floor of SM Mall has higher ended souvenirs (like all SM Kulturas).
3. Robinson’s Place also has a few souvenir shops on the ground floor (most in the north wing/to the left if entering from the North-South Highway.)
4. And of course the downtown Puerto Public Market. We were introduced to the beautiful “malongs” in the “Muslim” section. Which in near the cashews.
5. And almost forgot, a lot of shops in the “Bay Walk” area.

The “pasalubong center” north highway near the airport. Huge gift selection and best prices in town. Can be found on google maps. We take all our family visitors there.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6WAEhiqcmakZF7bA?g_st=ic

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Tapos kung gusto mo naman ng mura ng mga dried fish products, sa Old Public Market naman

Baker's Hill for bread and pastries. Lalo na ang famous hopia.

If you are looking for dried fish, cashew nuts, and other food products, go to the Old Market in Puerto Princesa City. It's much cheaper than going to a souvenir shop.

Try Frankie General Store, they house various independent homegrown local artisans. They have handwoven bags and clothings, jewelries/accessories, local coffee blends, chocolates.

https://frankiegeneralstore.com/ Branches: inside the malls - SM Aura, Mitsukoshi, Podium

Although, I personally find KULTURA’s offerings a bit on the spendy side. They are also conveniently located inside SM malls so you might want to check them out as well if ever you’re in the area.

https://www.kulturafilipino.com/

Handbags Aranaz & Zarah Juan

Woven towels and blankets

Balikbayan handicrafts in Makati and beside it is Tesoro's. Both offer various Filipino products.

Dry goods (clothing, malong, etc) at Poblacion Market Central, Bangoy St.

Durian candy, Mangosteen candy, pomelo, etc at Apo ni Lola, San Miguel Village Matina

Pomelo & mangosteen at Bankerohan Market

Check out poblacion market they have a lot of goodies there

Durian candy, durian jam, anything gawa sa durian.😂

pomelo po, the best ang pomelo sa davao plus it is x2 or 3 way cheaper compared to visayas ang luzon

If you want quality go to vinta.if tipid near watsons madami.and during sunset in catangnan madami dun they sell shirts as low as 150 each quality na

for postcards, sa shado surf shop ako nakabili. sila din nagpadala sa post office with a minimal fee. :)

Nogs Infront of kurvada

I dunno na name of the shop but the one in front of Strum. Among all of the Shops there, sya yung hindi taga yung price. I also suggest to go mid daym minsan nagtataas sila nang prices kapag gabi.