9 Mother’s Day Gifts In 2023 For Filipino Moms – From Budget-Friendly Options To Luxury Splurges

Moms do so much for us all year round. To show your appreciation for the moms in your life – including your wife, titas, and mom-in-law – you can make Mother’s Day this year extra special by pampering them on their special day. To help you find the perfect gifts for moms with different interests, check out our list of thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts in 2023.

1. Papemelroti stationery -for moms who like to write

If you often catch your mom using random pieces of paper to jot down her reminders or if she’s the kind of mom who keeps a little diary, get them stationery from Papemelroti (from P28, ~USD 0.51). These come in a variety of designs and can be used to write grocery lists, tasks, and more. For moms who like to plan the family’s weekly menu, you can also get them daily or weekly meal planners for P35 (~USD 0.63). Or for something they can carry easily without loose pages flying around, you can also get them a cute notebook from P35 (~USD 0.63).

2. Ceramic dinnerware from Muradito Home – for moms who love having guests over

For their Mother’s Day gift in 2023, take moms who love to host parties on a shopping spree at Muradito Home. This open warehouse in Quezon City has unique plates, bowls, and other dinnerware perfect for special occasions. They can also double as home decor on your shelves when you don’t have guests over, as Filipino moms often do. Muradito Home’s dinnerwares start at P100 (~USD 1.81) but note that some items can be on the pricey side.

3. Katinko’s World’s Best Mom set – for ever-ready moms

We often rely on our moms in case of emergencies. Moms who are like Doraemon and have everything ready in their bags would love Katinko‘s pain relief ointments as an addition to their collection. These menthol-camphor-salicylate ointments and liniments are great for pain relief and also for motion sickness – great for travel and alleviating aching muscles after a day of mother’s day activities. Katinko’s World’s Best Mom set (P500, ~USD 9.05) includes a Katinko stick, oil, inhaler, sports spray, and 70% alcohol, and it comes in a heart-shaped kraft box. If you know your mom to be more practical, you can also get them a Katinko travel pouch (P199, ~USD 3.60) with the liniment stick, oil, inhaler, and alcohol spray.

4. Royce Nama Chocolates – for moms with a sweet tooth

Treat your mom who loves sweets to luxurious chocolates from Royce. The Royce Nama Chocolate (P680, ~USD 12.30 per box) are truffle-like Japanese confections. These come in 9 flavors – including Mild Milk, Mild White, and Bitter – to suit different sweetness preferences. For something extra special, you can also get the limited edition Sakura Fromage flavor for P750 (~USD 13.57) per box.

5. Makeup and skincare products from Look PH – for moms who love a good makeup budol

If your mom is always raving about the latest makeup products, take them to Look PH in SM Mall of Asia or SM Aura. They have an impressive selection of makeup and skincare, including Drunk Elephant, SK-II, La Roche-Posay, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, and Pat McGrath. They also carry fragrances from brands such as Marc Jacobs, Victor & Rolf, and Issey Miyake. You can even get online shopping gift cards from P1,000 (~USD 18.09).

6. Amami jewelry – statement pieces for fashionista moms

Stylish moms will love these statement jewelry pieces from Amami as Mother’s Day gifts. This homegrown brand offers unique ring, bracelet, earring, and necklace designs (from P3,320, ~USD 60.06), crafted using their Spanish colonial jewelry-making techniques. Each piece is handmade so no two pieces are exactly alike. They offer jewelry made with 985 pure silver and 24-karat gold-coated silver. This way, you can choose a piece that suits your mom’s skin tone or preference while still staying on budget.

Here is a summary of the featured gift options and their starting prices: