I am a Filipina living in Hawaii who spent almost my entire life in the Philippines. I've made several trips back to the Philippines and here are the items I for sure will bring with me whenever I go to the Ph.
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The humidity in the Philippines is no joke. You will need a fan to beat the heat once you go out of the comfort of your air-conditioned hotel room.
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 USB Rechargeable Mini Fan
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It is hot and humid in the Philippines. Make sure to protect your skin while being out and about. A compact sunscreen like the Elroel Sunscreen allows you to fit it in your bag so you can reapply it whenever. It's in a cushion form so it's also mess-...
ELROEL Pang Pang Sun Cushion Plus - Korean Hypoallergenic
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Your phone is your friend when you travel to a foreign country. Having a reliable internet data service allows you to use online apps such as maps and translator, or to allow you to make Google searches as you take on new and fascinating things Phili...
Airalo
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Dress comfortably and use loose, flowy clothings that has specialized fabric to keep your body cool.
AIRism T-Shirt | UNIQLO US
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Of course, girlies deserve the cooling, breathable fabric too perfect for the Philippines hot weather!
Women's T-Shirts (AIRism)
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Toilet Seat Covers aren't a thing in the Philippines. Bring this essential so you can comfortably and safely use public bathrooms.
Toilet Seat Cover Paper Flushable XL 50 Pack
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Save yourself the trouble of worrying where the h*ck the toilet papers are in some of the public bathrooms by bringing your own. Trust me!
Charmin Travel Toilet Paper
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Philippines uses 220V outlets which might not be compatible with your existing devices.
Universal Travel Adapter Worldwide, GaN Fast Charging PD 3.0 USB-C
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Use a credit card that doesn't charge 1-3% foreign transaction fees. Capital One credit cards do not charge foreign transaction fee at all. You can also earn cashbacks even with your foreign purchases. Make sure to also choose 'local currency' when t...
Capital One Credit Card
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A reliable power bank that will make sure your phone and devices will never run out of power. The Anker portable charger has 'super fast charging' that charges your devices in a jiffy!
Power Banks - Anker US
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You're gonna be sweating a lot and you need something handy to wipe off those sweat to keep you from feeling icky and sticky!
Microfiber Workout Towels - Quick Dry, Set of 5
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My favorite sunscreen! No white cast, lightweight and fast absorbing. This is the GOAT of sunscreen!
[SKIN1004 Official Shop] Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV 50ml (OTC) - Lightweight Sunscreen for Daily Use, Korean Sunscreen, Watery and Creamy Texture, Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin - TikTok Shop