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Christmas Gift Ideas: Five gifts under 500 pesos

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Maria Isabel Martinez

<p>There are few events that the Philippines takes more seriously than Christmas. From planning the Noche Buena dinners for Christmas Eve, to carols and Christmas songs, to houses adorned with lanterns and lights, to <em>Simbang Gabi </em>masses, Filipinos prepare for Christmas in every way imaginable -- including the gifts they exchange with loved ones.</p><p>In our Wishlist series, <em>ABS-CBN.com</em> is rounding up affordable Christmas gift ideas to help with your holiday preparations, starting with gender-neutral gifts that double as daily essentials. This year, we’re doing five Wishlist articles, each with five affordable gift ideas.</p><p>We chose five unisex Christmas gift ideas, each worth 500 pesos.</p><div><br/></div><ol style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div><strong>Blue light glasses</strong></div></li></ol><p>Eyewear has made a comeback as a fashion accessory. Stylish frames paired with blue light-filtering lenses can make the gift more practical, since users report that such lenses reduce the feeling of eye fatigue from screen exposure.</p><div><em>Our picks: Baobab </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Baobab-Eyewear-NIKO-Gadget-Safe-Glasses-Anti-Radiation-Computer-Eyeglasses-For-Men-Women-Round-i.12827124.9167548097?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A66671474229%7D"><em>Niko</em></a><em> (₱171), MetroSunnies </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/MetroSunnies-Blake-Specs-Con-Strain-Anti-Radiation-Eyewear-Replaceable-Photochromic-Unisex-Eyeglass-i.517995.40016178196?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A218674408657%7D&amp;sp_atk=f3619d38-9ade-4dee-bb61-a829d8ab016f&amp;xptdk=f3619d38-9ade-4dee-bb61-a829d8ab016f"><em>Blake</em></a><em> (₱390)</em></div><div><em><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763364915877c064a39fd801c6c44b8307d513b5191e.webp" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></em></div><div><br/></div><ol start="2" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div><strong>Market tote </strong></div></li></ol><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17633654121761763365409864.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Another gift idea that combines fashion and utility, market tote bags are larger than your average tote bag, and made with thicker cloth to carry heavier items. </p><p>Personalize your gift by changing up the colors, designs, or even the tote&#x27;s fabrics. Cotton canvas, denim, jute, and even polyester are proving popular.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Style-Society-Two-Tone-Canvas-Tote-Bag-With-Pockets-And-Zipper-(Premium-Quality)-i.158221991.22970610578?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A138656196956%7D"><em>Style Society</em></a><em> (₱420), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Famco-Heavy-Duty-Canvas-Grocery-Bag-15x10x15-Large-6-Pocket-Tote-Durable-Minimalist-Eco-Friendly-i.743764300.23343046613?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A216759395751%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Famco</em></a><em> (₱435)</em></div><div><br/></div><ol start="3" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div><strong>Charging cable and power bank </strong></div></li></ol><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17633654195181763365417393.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Don’t discount this practical and simple gift idea. Power banks and chargers have been lifesavers for us at many times in our lives, making them an ideal Christmas gift. With plenty of sizes, designs, and charging capacities to choose from, portable chargers are always a welcome gift. </p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/BAVIN-PC012-PC013-5000mAh-Mini-Fast-Charging-Portable-Power-Bank-Built-in-Cable-i.5095176.20954427993?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A155999363868%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Bavin</em></a><em> (₱416), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Vention-Powerbank-with-cable-10000-20000mAh-22.5w-Fast-Charging-Large-Capacity-Dual-USB-Output-for-iPhone16-pro-max-Samsung-i.95237083.28774547428?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A218179677239%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Vention</em></a><em> (₱499)</em></div><div><br/></div><ol start="4" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div><strong>Tumbler</strong></div></li></ol><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17633654482181763365447047.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Whether it’s for travel, the gym, school, office, or the daily commute, a tumbler is an essential companion. Different brands offer different aesthetics, from “pilates princess” tumblers in pastel colors, to no-nonsense, utilitarian options in black, olive green, and other muted hues.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Diller-Tumbler-Thermos-Mug-With-Lifting-Rope-304-Stainless-Steel-Vacuum-Insulated-Travel-Coffee-Cup-Water-Bottle-(300-340-600ml)-MLH9149-i.295098487.28278080239?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A149044666916%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Diller</em></a><em> (₱473), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/TYESO-TS-8738B-TS-8751B(200ml-300ml)-304-Stainless-steel-thermos-Small-Size-Bottle-i.1201368284.28602374963?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A250993180731%7D&amp;sp_atk=361a8afb-bbb8-4b6c-86d5-2f337ffc98bd&amp;xptdk=361a8afb-bbb8-4b6c-86d5-2f337ffc98bd"><em>Tyeso</em></a><em> (₱399)</em></div><div><br/></div><ol start="5" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div><strong>Baseball cap</strong></div></li></ol><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17633654616981763365459607.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Comfy, timeless, and effortless, caps can be used to complement and elevate most outfits. They’re also useful for hiding bad hair days, while adding a sporty and urban touch to your wardrobe.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Avant-Athletica-Active-Living-Cap-(8-colors)-i.955724749.41558664081?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A224354581384%7D&amp;sp_atk=8f73e6fc-e3ab-4cfb-ac6e-d526af015bd2&amp;xptdk=8f73e6fc-e3ab-4cfb-ac6e-d526af015bd2"><em>Avant Athletica</em></a><em> (₱496), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Regatta-Baseball-Cap-With-Side-Embroidery-For-Men-(Taupe)-i.293216330.42302532936?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A147854142434%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Regatta</em></a><em> (₱499)</em></div><div><br/></div><p>Come back every Friday morning to see our weekly roundup of our five-under-500 Wishlist items! </p>

<p>In our Wishlist series, <a href="http://abs-cbn.com/"><u><i>ABS-CBN.com</i></u></a><i> </i>is rounding up affordable Christmas gift ideas to help with your holiday preparations.</p>

In our Wishlist series, ABS-CBN.com is rounding up affordable Christmas gift ideas to help with your holiday preparations.

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Published Nov 16, 2025 06:48 AM PHT

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Updated Nov 18, 2025 11:58 AM PHT

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