Travel Gift (Pasalubong)

Oh I love chocolates,I like it as pasalubong.I guess that's why it is the common pasalubong because it is easy to buy and everyone really appreciate.We won't worry to if the person won't like it, just like when giving shirts which is sometimes bigger or smaller or sometimes they don't like the color or designs.

for me chocolate is the most pasalubong because we filipino loves sweets especially chocolates, even a small piece of chocolate, a person who get it will be happy. like me chocolate is my favorite. hope i can get one ^-^

Chocolates are the safest to give. You won't have to worry about the size, the color, the design. The sight of chocolates just delights people, except if you have toothache or tonsillitis of course. Another reason may be is the size. Chocolates won't eat as much space in your luggage. It's a lot easier to carry and you won't have to worry with flavors. =D

Personally, I love chocolate and nothing can be sweeter than being remembered and have a chocolate as a gift. Maybe this is the reason why this is the most favorite form of gift or pasalubong. Anybody would feel that they are special if they receive chocolate as a gift. Aside from the fact that this is easy to find and it has a longer life even without freezing.

Yes, chocolates are the most famous pasalubong in the Philippines. Whenever a family member, friend or officemate travels, we often expect chocolate as a pasalubong from that person. I agree with the other commenters that it's because it is convenient and easily available, but it could be also that it is not as expensive as buying other items such as clothing, shoes, bags, etc. Buying such items for each and every person would end up as more expensive while buying a bar or several packs of the mini versions of chocolate is a lot cheaper and equally appreciated. Plus, you don't have to worry about them liking the design of the bag, or if the shirt would fit, etc. But in my opinion, I think it's also nice if the pasalubong was something native and unique to the country that was visited.

In my own perception, chocolates are the most common "pasalubong". Why? When we were colonized by Americans, they introduced a lot of things; one of this stuff is chocolates, imported goods were given as a gift to people whom they acquainted with.

Chocolates could be considered as the most famous pasalubong from a person coming from other countries maybe because it could be bought in any store may it be in a store, or malls as such. Thus, it is also well loved not only by children but also adults. And It is the most convenient pasalubong we could buy in any countries we visit.