Maria Isabel Martinez

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<p>Office Christmas parties usually cause dread in two major ways: first, in preparing for the mandatory song-and-dance numbers, and second, in the stretch of time spent thinking up gift ideas for the Kris Kringle gift exchange.</p><p>While there’s nothing we can do to eliminate singing and dancing from the party programs, <em>ABS-CBN.com </em>rounded up affordable Christmas gift ideas for coworkers and officemates. </p><p>For the second part of our Wishlist series, we’re listed five affordable gift ideas, each under 500 pesos.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>COWORKER GIFTS UNDER 500 PESOS </strong></div><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>Desk organizer</strong></div></li></ol><p>Clear desk clutter with organizers that are both lightweight and durable. We also selected organizers that can easily be moved for officemates in coworking spaces or moving between desks.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/books-shelves-organizer-table-organizer-book-shelf-computer-table-rack-wood-rack-organizer-i.792356455.28870153147?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A247214541154%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=c966904f-6d2c-4f17-aee4-4e181ad4883e&amp;xptdk=c966904f-6d2c-4f17-aee4-4e181ad4883e"><em>Woody House</em></a><em> (PHP350), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Desktop-Organizer-with-Pegboard-Hook-Storage-Rack-Office-Supplies-Stationery-Cosmetics-Pen-Holder-i.312185485.41767813092?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A238075905559%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=fa4e1022-42f4-4118-bad8-eba40975a450&amp;xptdk=fa4e1022-42f4-4118-bad8-eba40975a450"><em>Lucky Home</em></a><em> (PHP364)</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763699680183unnamed.png" style="width:646px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></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>Laptop sleeve</strong></div></li></ol><p>Elegant, customizable, and practical, laptop sleeves are an underrated gift that can be used in the office. We chose ones that have a built-in stand, and can also hold documents, files and accessories like chargers and mice. </p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/PREMIUM-Personalized-Leather-Organizer-Laptop-Document-Magnetic-Briefcase-Bag-Case-Sleeve-Corporate-i.35084115.18382965990?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A246531190753%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=7af22fac-4245-4e3b-a590-ed19e5b32ad9&amp;xptdk=7af22fac-4245-4e3b-a590-ed19e5b32ad9"><em>Lionheart Labels</em></a><em> (PHP465), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/TTSM-MALL-3-in-1-Laptop-Sleeves-and-Stand-and-Mouse-pad-Laptop-Bag-Laptop-Stand-waterproof-i.1213185577.25571560251?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A240557105945%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=10b531a8-a886-4dd0-bd94-232802175cee&amp;xptdk=10b531a8-a886-4dd0-bd94-232802175cee"><em>TTSM Mall</em></a><em> (PHP320)</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763699763746unnamed (1).png" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></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>Stress relief toys</strong></div></li></ol><p>Stress relief toys bring a touch of fun to an otherwise bland desk, and they also make for a good companion when a long workday or difficult meeting begins to take its toll. From food miniatures, to cute animals, to fictional characters and pop culture references, there’s plenty of ways to personalize this gift.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Kawaii-Mochi-Squishies-%E2%80%93-30PCS-Cute-Animal-Stress-Relievers-For-Kids-Party-Favors-Birthday-Gift-i.196214868.43205551063?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A285468389683%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=a6367dd8-a962-4c1c-913d-e752c96f6e14&amp;xptdk=a6367dd8-a962-4c1c-913d-e752c96f6e14"><em>Shopee Choice</em></a><em> (PHP157), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/CLICK-ET!-Tamagotchi-Clicker-Keychain-by-Slycelab-3D-Printed-Cute-Fidget-Toy-for-Stress-Relief-i.1285260303.43957248639?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A253603254792%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=c825ba34-32de-4495-b0f5-753c68bd5e3c&amp;xptdk=c825ba34-32de-4495-b0f5-753c68bd5e3c"><em>Slycelab</em></a><em> (PHP135)</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17636996072441763699605465.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:665px"/></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>Succulents</strong></div></li></ol><p>Add life (literally) to the office with low-maintenance succulents that can also lift moods. Studies show that looking at plants can also significantly reduce eye strain and improve air quality, making a strong case for a spot on our Wishlist.</p><div><em>Our picks: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/succulent-selections-i.671437344.14948815303?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A247247440750%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=570e06cc-e7e1-460e-9a50-3b089dbb894f&amp;xptdk=570e06cc-e7e1-460e-9a50-3b089dbb894f"><em>Faith Planter</em></a><em> (PHP44), </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Common-Uncommon-dish-succulent-12-pcs.-Pls-Choose(Piliin)-ang-J-T-courier-SPX-Mabagal-i.301545121.28376108629?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A227369406728%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D&amp;sp_atk=e6f29136-0ff7-4131-bcee-fe79bf247540&amp;xptdk=e6f29136-0ff7-4131-bcee-fe79bf247540"><em>Folkz Hub</em></a><em> (PHP169)</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763700169808unnamed (2).png" style="width:680px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></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>Sanitizer and hand cream set </strong></div></li></ol><p>Eating and snacking throughout the day increases the number of times we have to wash our hands at the workplace. Combine that with cold office air, and you end up with excessively dry skin. A sanitizer and hand cream set makes for an underrated lifesaver that coworkers would love.</p><div><em>Our pick: </em><a href="https://shopee.ph/Human-Nature-Zesty-Hand-Besties-Christmas-Gift-Set-(Hand-Foot-Salve-and-Sanitizer)-i.623745827.14019893227?extraParams=%7B%22display_model_id%22%3A198081571932%2C%22model_selection_logic%22%3A3%7D"><em>Human Nature</em></a><em> (PHP250)</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17637002763701763700275478.png" style="width:677px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Come back every Friday morning to see our next five-under-500 Wishlist roundup!</p>

<p>For the second part of our Wishlist series, we’re listed five affordable gift ideas, each under 500 pesos</p>

For the second part of our Wishlist series, we’re listed five affordable gift ideas, each under 500 pesos

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Five gifts for coworkers under 500 pesos

Isa Martinez

Published Nov 21, 2025 12:48 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 21, 2025 09:09 PM PHT

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