Pasalubong, therefore, is a souvenir – a gift given to someone ... from the northern Philippines’ Ilocos region; dates from Saudi Arabia; a rosary from Jerusalem; and key chains and fridge ...

So, if ever you’re in the area, support locals by buying an Ilocos Sur pasalubong directly from the community or from the source. Here’s a quick guide: Abel is a traditional product of the ...

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One important Filipino cultural tradition is to bring back pasalubong -- or gifts from ... and brought back popular snacks from the Ilocos region, where most Filipinos in Hawaii are from.

Wherever we go, we always come home with a souvenir or pasalubong from the place we visited, whether it’s the Cordillera region where wood carvings are excellent, or the Visayas where shell ...

From the “generic” Ilocano dishes such as the classic bagnet and empanadas to the pasalubong ... souvenirs and products from the province. Empanadas aren’t an exclusive Filipino dish, but ...

Many balikbayan and other visitors heading back to their countries this January will want to bring back souvenirs to remind ... with the Filipino tradition of pasalubong, many of them will be ...

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Pasalubong is more than simply a souvenir or gift, with layers of meaning and ritual behind the word. As the daughter of a mother who worked overseas, I always looked forward to receiving ...