If flowers and chocolates aren’t enough to woo your Filipina partner this Valentine’s Day, it’s time to turn to other gift alternatives. The question is, where do you start looking? How do you know you picked the right gift?
Coming up with gifts Filipinas might want can be tricky, especially if you’re a little ignorant about their culture and upbringing. But luckily for you, these ladies are very practical and not that difficult to please.
So long as you have good intentions in mind, some of these gift ideas can be the key to starting your Valentine’s right.
Don’t get me wrong, flowers and chocolates are always a great gift for Valentine’s. It’s a long-time tradition that’s been practiced in various countries around the world. But knowing what to give on Valentine’s Day takes the pleasant surprise out of any romantic relationship.
Sure, there are a hundred different species of roses and a hundred different chocolate brands and gift boxes, all of them with a steep price tag on this special romantic holiday. But for some, it can get predictable and boring. So if you want to impress your partner, you might need to think outside the box.
There are several Valentine’s Day ideas that might impress your Filipina lady.
Without further ado, here are 5 unique gift ideas to consider giving to a Filipina woman:
A Valentine’s gift basket is a great all-rounder gift. It has a little bit of everything inside and is a perfect choice for spoiling your partner. Whether it’s chocolates, flowers, or stuffed bears, a basket filled with a random assortment of treats is something any girl would want for Valentine’s Day.
It’s also ready-made, which makes things easy if you’re having a hard time deciding what to give your partner.
There’s also the option of doing the arrangement yourself to give it a little extra special touch. You can pick out her favorites and put them together. This way, it’s more thoughtful and personal without going overboard with the romance theme.
If both of you are tech-savvy, then getting your lady an electronic device might impress her on a whole other level.
It doesn’t have to be something expensive like the latest smartphone model or branded electronics. It can be something cute and simple like a heart-shaped mouse, or a heart-shaped ring light.
For something more personalized, you can upload your own MP4 or MOV video clip and turn it into a moving video print to display anywhere.
There are online services you can find that help you create that special moment with your partner, whether it’s that special moment out in the park, or that special text conversation that cements your status in the relationship.
Are you aiming for cute and romantic? Then an explosion box may be the thing you’re looking for. It’s essentially a scrapbook in the form of a box. The box has 3 layers interlocked together, so when you open the cover, it spreads out like a flower.
Inside, you can write your personalized love messages, insert romantic pictures of you two together, and present your gift in an unconventional fashion.
You can find explosion boxes sold in craft shops, malls, or through online shopping.
Love coupons are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift if you’re on a tight budget. You can find printable templates online. There are so many options to pick from and the best part is being able to choose what each coupon is for.
It’s creative and adds spontaneity to any relationship. It can be used to bring the two of you closer, make new fond memories, and allow you to show your love, appreciation, and commitment for each other. It’s a win-win for both of you.
Here are a few popular love coupon ideas:
Dinner and a movie
Weekend getaway
Daytime date
Friday night drinks
A sensual massage
It’s no secret that Filipinos love to eat. So if you love making food regularly, cooking some of your partner’s favorite Filipino food is a good way to show how much she means to you.
In traditional Filipino culture, eating the food someone made for you has great significance.
So if you’re currently courting a Filipina and want to enter a romantic relationship with her, then you can try wooing her with food. If she eats it and mentions how much she likes it, that’s a good indicator she’s considering you as a romantic prospect.
If she politely declines your food or gives you some excuses, then it might be that she’s not interested.
If you’re looking to try your hand at cooking Filipino food, here are a few popular recipes that Filipinos love:
Adobo. A popular Filipino dish composed of chicken, pork, or a combination of both. It’s stewed meat with vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
Crispy Pata. A very popular dish for meat lovers. Crispy pata is a deep-fried pig leg served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce and chopped up garlic and chili.
Sinigang. A pinoy classic which is a sour broth soup made with tamarind. It’s filled with different vegetables and has different meat variants like pork, shrimp, and fish.
Pancit Guisado. A traditional Filipino dish you can commonly find in many Filipino restaurants and parties. It’s sautéed noodles with thinly sliced vegetables and meat. Calamansi is squeezed around the dish before serving.
Fried Lumpia. A frequent dish that is seen at many Filipino gatherings. It’s a deep-fried spring roll filled with ground meat and minced vegetables, served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Just like in many other countries, the Philippines embraces the celebration of Valentine’s Day with open arms. It’s a once in a year event where men can prepare a thoughtful gift for their Filipina girlfriend. And Filipina women wait in anticipation of being romantically surprised by their man.
We hope these unique romantic gifts can remove the stress of wanting to impress your Filipina lady. Because the truth is, it doesn’t matter how much money you spend on her - it’s the thought that counts.
If you want, you can also do more research on Filipino gift giving traditions to come up with more unique and creative ideas.
It boils down to spending quality time with your special loved one and paying attention to what is important to them. This helps keep the relationship alive, especially if it’s a long-distance relationship.
Do you have a special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with? If not, how about trying your hand at international dating?
There are lots of single foreign women who are looking for potential partners. Give it a try and you just might end up meeting the love of your life!
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