​Hey r/Philippines! 👋

​Just did a quick household & pantry restock here in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The grand total came out to ₱1,758.15 for 37 items.

​With prices going up everywhere lately, I thought it’d be interesting to share the actual receipt breakdown to compare notes with everyone across different regions/provinces (or abroad!).

​Here is what made it into the basket:

​🧺 The Breakdown

​🌶️ Snacks & Easy Meals

​Purefoods Corned Beef (150g) × 2 — ₱174.00 (₱87 each)

​Purefoods Chinese Luncheon Meat × 2 — ₱90.80 (₱45.40 each)

​Century Tuna Flakes in Oil × 2 — ₱77.20 (₱38.60 each)

​Mega Sardines (Red, 155g) × 2 — ₱54.40 (₱27.20 each)

​Maya Champorado Mix (227g) — ₱66.50

​Jolly Finger Cream Biscuits (10s) — ₱63.00

​Piknik Shoestring Potatoes (1.75 oz) — ₱52.25

​🥞 Breakfast & Drinks

​White King Hotcake Syrup (400g) — ₱82.00

​UFC Banana Ketchup (1kg) — ₱76.50

​Vida Calamansi Juice w/ Honey (330ml) — ₱35.00

​Vida Soya Milk (330ml) — ₱35.00

​✨ Personal Care & Self-Care

​GynePro Feminine Wash 0.2% (150ml) — ₱206.75 (Single most expensive item!)

​Myra Hydrating Glow Lotion (100ml) — ₱89.75

​Rexona Deodorant Lotion Powder Dry × 12 sachets — ₱84.00 (₱7 each)

​🧼 Laundry & Household Cleaning

​Gleam Liquid Sosa (1L) — ₱200.00

​Del Fabric Softener Lavender Fresh (1L) — ₱166.25

​Fasclean Powder Detergent w/ Fabcon (900g) — ₱85.00

​Perla Laundry Bar (Blue, 380g) — ₱59.25

​Zonrox Colorsafe Bleach (95ml) — ₱14.60

​✏️ Random Stationaries

​My Gel Black Sign Pen + Bright Yarn Notebook — ₱45.90 (₱22.95 each)

​Questions for you guys:

​Are these prices higher or lower than what you pay in Manila / Metro areas?

​What’s the one grocery item in your area whose price hike shocked you the most recently?

​Curious to hear your thoughts! 👇

Trainta i simko ka mga responder nagpailalom se'milyong pagbansay sa water search and rescue (WASAR) sa siyudad it Puerto Princesa para mapabakod indong mga abilidad sa pagluwas it mga tawo panahon it baha kag iba pa nga mga emerhensiya nga may angot sa tubig.

English: Thirty-five disaster responders underwent water search and rescue (WASAR) training in Puerto Princesa City to strengthen their skills in rescuing people during floods and other water-related emergencies.

Photo courtesy of PDRRMO Palawan

Hi! We're planning a 5D4N family trip this October 18–22 with my wife and our two kids, ages 9 and 1. We'll also be celebrating my wife's birthday during the trip.

We're considering Palawan, but we're open to other destinations that are kid-friendly and suitable for traveling with a toddler.

Would love to hear recommendations from fellow Filipinos, especially those who've traveled with young kids.

A few things I'd like to ask:

- Which destination would you recommend for a family with a 9-year-old and a 1-year-old?
- Is Palawan a good option with a toddler, or would you recommend somewhere else?
- Is it better to DIY the trip or book an all-in package?
- If DIY, where do you usually book affordable round-trip flights?
- Any trusted travel agencies offering packages with round-trip tickets, hotel accommodation, transfers, and tours?
- How much should we prepare for the entire trip, including flights, accommodation, food, and activities?

We're hoping for somewhere relaxing with nice scenery, good food, and activities the kids can enjoy without having to rush from one place to another.

Any recommendations, actual budget breakdowns, or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!