With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what to give your friends. We know exactly what you prefer — items that won’t break the bank but are so cool, that they would make you an instant gift-giving star among your barkada. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back (and your rep!). Here’s a quick list of items right up your alley. Happy shopping!

Funny toilet rolls from Flying Tiger Copenhagen (P180)

Danish variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen recently opened a branch in Glorietta 4 and it’s full of fun knickknacks at affordable prices. One of the goods that caught our eye is funny toilet paper rolls that up the ante on bathroom breaks. One is designed with a Sudoku puzzle print so you won’t get bored doing your bizz and the other is a to-do list so you can get your life together while sitting on the throne. All you need is a pen and you’re good to go!

Visit Flying Tiger Copenhagen at Glorietta 4.

Spin the bottle game from Flying Tiger Copenhagen (P360)

For that friend who loves to initiate games at any party, this Spin the Bottle game will come in handy. It already includes a bottle you can spin plus a number of prompts for players to follow. And if you’re scared that this game might not be playable after a few rounds don’t be! Even if different people land the same prompt, the results of their actions are guaranteed to be different. Endless playability guaranteed.

Visit Flying Tiger Copenhagen at Glorietta 4.

Aniya Clothing Daily Survivor Shirt (P350)

It’s been one heck of a year for your commute warrior friends and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. This witty shirt that says “Daily survivor of the Philippine public transportation system” from local brand Aniya Clothing is just the validation they need. Surviving the hellish transport system is for sure worth bragging about.

Get the shirt here.

Handholding magnet socks (P97)

Life is too short to spend it wearing normal socks, so let your friends have a little fun. Gift them these silly yet cute pair of handholding magnet socks. You can go a step further and gift your whole barkada too so you can all stand in a circle with all your socks holding hands. #FriendshipGoals

Get these socks here.

Frog eye mask (P85)

Do you have a friend who’s always falling asleep on public transport, during joy rides with the squad, or on airplanes? This frog eye mask will make the silliest gift that actually serves a purpose. It’s also customizable so you can open and close the eyes and even put an ice pack in its pocket for extra eye comfort.

Get the frog eye mask here.

Anong Gentle Gentle Taguro Bag (P650)

After the Thai brand Gentlewoman took the fashion world by storm and had everyone sporting their bags, Pinoy brand OXYMORON just had to make a clapback to represent every Filipina. Their ‘Anong Gentle Gentle’ Taguro tote bag (named after the Ghost Fighter character who said the exact line) has been in high demand since it was launched last June. It’s available in beige, off-white, and black and is surprisingly roomy to fit your everyday necessities.

Get the Taguro tote here.

Susuka Pero ‘Di Susuko card game (P650)

Gift your friends the power to spice up inuman sessions with this card game from Spades MNL. Susuka Pero Di Susuko promises just that — a game where everyone will have to play and win or take a shot until the whole event becomes nothing but a fuzzy memory. Each deck is filled with Filipino quotes and pop culture references everyone can relate to. If your friends want more, Spades MNL also made two other card games called Mamumula Pero Di Tutumba and the Doom Scrolling Drinking Card Game.

Get the card game here.

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