A Filipino lady, like all the other descendants of Eva, feels special when the man she is with gives her a gift but don’t be alarmed, you don’t have to scrimp all year and stick to bread and water because gifts don’t they must be expensive. For a Filipina woman, it is the thought that counts, and not the value of her gift.

Before visiting your girlfriend in the Philippines, you should have already known something about her through your chat sessions, phone conversations, emails, and other ways. You should already have an idea of ​​what her interests and hobbies are, what she really likes.

From what you know of her, buy a date-appropriate gift. For example, your Filipino girl is a bookworm. You should already know who her favorite authors are and what kind of books she reads. Expect her to be happy when you give her a book by her favorite author.

Flowers and chocolates are also all-time favorites. Since time immemorial, they have never failed to serve the purpose of making the recipient feel special and loved. Her secret is to get to know her first, and you will know what gift to choose for her. You will be surprised how Filipino ladies tend to get sentimental about gifts and may even keep the wrappers as souvenirs.

Keep in mind that when you come to woo at your girlfriend’s house, you must remember again that the Filipino lady comes from a family-oriented society and is expected to bring pasalubong (gifts) to her family. They would appreciate it. Again, you don’t have to go overboard, but any gift you give them will show that they are in your thoughts and that you consider them as your future family as well.

Before you leave for the Philippines, it would be helpful for you to pick up fragrance bottles for your Filipina girlfriend’s parents, and they will appreciate it. Gifts from foreign countries are considered highly appreciated, although they can be purchased in the Philippines at a much lower price. Don’t expect Filipinos to open the gift in front of you, either. They will often put the gift aside after thanking you and open it later, preferably in private.

Expect your Filipino girl to share what she gets with her family. For example, if you give her a box of chocolates, don’t expect her to hide under the covers and eat it after everyone is asleep.

The best time to give your gift to your girlfriend might be when you are at the airport when she picks you up, as the pasalubong is delivered right when you arrive, but if it is not convenient, you can present her gift after you have unpacked.

You don’t really have to give gifts, but if you do, it’s considered a very nice gesture, and you’ll be seen as a “very nice man” who brought things for the whole family.