Top Five Products to Buy
- Pearls
Natural pearls are abundant in the Philippines
and of some of the highest quality in the
world, harvested by divers and crated by
expert jewellers from the surrounding islands.
Pick up a string of pearls at the many jewellery
and pearl shops in Makati’s markets or malls. - Seashell items
Seashells feature in abundance in local
handicrats. From fashionable faux jewellery
like earrings and necklaces to keychains and
photo frames and seashell jar displays, it’s
easy to ind seashell souvenirs from the city’s
trendy markets and malls. - Toy jeepneys
here’s no beter way to add some fun and
colour to your souvenir collection than
miniature jeepneys – a symbol of Manila’s
roads. his proudly Filipino mode of public
transport is a classic souvenir, with plenty
of styles to choose from.- Abaca bags
Originating from the Bicol region, this
popular product is made from abaca jute
or ibre, also known as Manila hemp, a large
plant of the banana family. It is woven
using synthetic or leather trimmings and
wooden handles. - Abaniko
Originating from the Spanish word
abanico, meaning fan, the abaniko is the
quintessential Filipino item: a hand-held
fan woven in the shape of a heart or a
paddle. Made from the stems and leaves of
the Belamcanda chinensis tree, it’s a great
souvenir to take home – light, sturdy and
useful to keep cool on a hot day.
WHEN
January–April
(least rainfall )
WHERE
Makati City
HOW
From Ninoy Aquino
International Airport
in Manila, take a taxi
to the cityMakati Cit
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