It’s only late January, and while that may seem like it’s too early to start prepping for Valentine’s, let us tell you this: it’s not. Unless you want to be scrambling to buy whatever’s available in your local supermarket on the big day, it’s best to prepare now and save yourself the stress. Plus, you’ll get to buy something you really want to give, not just a last-minute pwede-na gift!
If your special someone is a chocoholic, why not give them sweet treats from homegrown brands instead of something generic you can get at a 7-11 (nothing against 7-11, we love you 7-11!!)? To make your life easier, we’ve rounded up some Filipino chocolate brands that your Valentine is sure to love:
Chew
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If you love Nama Chocolate (those Japanese-style truffles that are cut into little cubes and eaten with a bamboo fork) you’d be glad to know that there are quite a few local businesses that sell Nama Chocolate. Chew offers Nama Chocolate in four flavors: Milk, Dark, Matcha, and Cinnamon for as low as Php220 a box. You could also add a personalized note and a ribbon! To order, just fill out this form. (Be sure to place your order 3-4 days prior to your preferred delivery date.)
Theo & Philo
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Known for their bean-to-bar artisan chocolates, Theo & Philo has gift box sets that any chocoholic would love. Their three-bar gift box set costs just Php 395 and lets you choose specific chocolate bars for your special someone. Order one via their website.
Chocolate Barks PH
The chocolate barks that gave this local brand its name come in three flavors: Dark, Milk, and White. Each flavor comes in three variations of toppings that enhance the chocolate’s flavors. The chocolate barks are Php 50 each, and you can add Php 100 for a box that comes with fairy lights and confetti! To order, visit their website.
Roseberries MNL
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Is there anything that screams “Valentine’s” more than chocolate-covered strawberries? These sweet treats from Roseberries MNL are covered in milk, dark, white, or pink (white with food coloring) chocolate. Their Valentine’s gift boxes start at Php 1215 for a box of 9. To order, just send them a DM on Instagram.
Tsokoñata
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This is one heart that you’d enjoy breaking. Tsokoñata sells chocolate piñata cakes that make the gift extra fun. Tap the chocolate shell with a wooden mallet to break it open and you’ll find more chocolates, candies, and a personalized message. To order, send them a DM on Instagram.
Malagos Chocolate
If your Valentine is a serious chocolate aficionado, they’d definitely appreciate a treat from an award-winning brand like Malagos Chocolate. Their Classic Gift Box, which comes with three award-winning bars, one tin of premium unsweetened chocolate, and one tin of chocolate-coated almonds, costs Php 1,950. You could also customize it with your own selection of chocolates. To place an order, visit their website.
Robin’s Chocolates
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It’s not every day that you have the excuse to treat your special someone to a box of colorful chocolates, so you gotta make the most of this occasion. These chocolate bonbons from Robin’s Chocolates are handmade and come in amazing colors that are sure to wow your Valentine. To order, send them a DM on Instagram.
Auro
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Auro’s personalized Valentine’s box of bonbons may have sold out right away (proof that it’s definitely not too soon to start planning already), but that doesn’t mean you can’t give your loved one a treat from this Pinoy artisanal chocolate company. The Chocoholic’s Kit (Php 1,350) comes with TWELVE chocolate bars of different flavors, so you and your Valentine with have plenty of sweetness in your life for the entire year.
Which of these local chocolates will you be gifting your Valentine this year?
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