The Philippines offers an incredible array of thoughtfully crafted products that highlight its rich heritage, natural resources, and commitment to sustainability — making them ideal gifts for Japanese expats or anyone who appreciates meaningful items with a good story. From artisanal food and beverages to modern Filipino fashion, local textiles, and fragrances that capture the spirit of the islands, these Filipino brands combine tradition, innovation, and local craftsmanship.
Here’s a curated list of standout Filipino gifts guaranteed to bring a touch of the Philippines to friends and families abroad.
SULÀ
SULÀ is a Filipino liquor brand that blends tradition and modernization, aiming to showcase the country’s craftsmanship on a global stage. Their line of products features natural, ethically sourced ingredients: local coconuts, Batangas coffee, and Davao cacao, to offer unique libations that transport you to the country’s charms. The brand’s philosophy includes environmental sustainability, and their bottle design is inspired by the Philippines being the “Pearl of the Orient,” with a hidden message that enhances the consumer’s connection to the culture.
JOS MUNDO
JOS Mundo creates stylish, high-quality products with a focus on craftsmanship, comfort, and functionality. With a small factory in the country’s footwear capital of Marikina, you can be assured that products are intentionally made within a tried and tested ecosystem where every stakeholder is considered. Fusing local artistry and modern aesthetics, their line of footwear and accessories are made in small batches with materials sourced from partially recycled rubber, regional shells, fish skin, and old wood.
CEBU BEST MANGO CHOCOLATE
Cebu Best Mango Chocolate is a pioneering Filipino brand renowned for its premium dark chocolate-dipped dried mangoes, first launched in 2011. Building on a family legacy of dried mango innovation since the 1970s, the brand blends the natural sweetness of Cebu’s mangoes with rich dark chocolate for a luxurious treat wrapped in elegant packaging. Esteemed for its quality, Cebu Best Mango Chocolate has been a component in diplomatic giveaways, airlines, presidential flights, and the 2015 Papal Visit.
The Philippines offers an incredible array of thoughtfully crafted products that highlight its rich heritage, natural resources, and commitment to sustainability — making them ideal gifts for Japanese expats or anyone who appreciates meaningful items with a good story.
SIMOY NG HARAYA
Simoy ng Haraya is a renowned Filipino brand that specializes in handcrafted home fragrances inspired by the essence of the Philippines. Famous for their artisanal candles and reed diffusers, the brand offers signature scents which reflect the country’s cultural richness and natural beauty. Whether transporting you to an island getaway or evoking the warmth of a panaderia making fresh bread, every product is carefully designed to deliver a sensory experience that infuses homes with the captivating aromas of the Philippines.
ANTHILL FABRICS
ANTHILL Fabrics is a Filipino social enterprise committed to preserving and celebrating the country’s rich weaving traditions. By collaborating with indigenous and local weaving communities, ANTHILL promotes cultural continuity, sustainable livelihoods, and women empowerment. The brand focuses on design innovation, circularity, and zero waste, transforming traditional weaves into contemporary textiles for designers, hobbyists, and collectors. Get to know the weaves of the Philippines with their curated bundles that showcase the best of the best from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
