Filipinos are gearing up for a Christmas filled with practical upgrades, smart tech, and thoughtful gifting. This year, shoppers are choosing items that bring convenience, comfort, and better everyday experiences. To guide holiday buyers, Skyro, a trusted SEC-registered lending app, rounded up the Top 10 Holiday Must-Haves based on the season’s biggest trends. As Skyro’s Head of POS Key Accounts Yernar Ashimov notes, “Filipino shoppers are going beyond traditional gifts and embracing smarter, lifestyle-focused purchases.”
1. Smart Living Essentials
Smart devices continue to lead Christmas wish lists. Smart watches remain top favorites for health tracking and on-the-go connectivity, while smart speakers are rising in popularity as households upgrade to voice-controlled, automated living.
Home entertainment and kitchen upgrades are also trending. Smart TVs are a consistent Christmas hit thanks to built-in streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+. Two-door refrigerators are in demand for larger storage and advanced cooling, ideal for families hosting multiple gatherings. Inverter air conditioners, popular for their energy savings and cleaner airflow, round out this year’s smart home essentials.
2. Practical Home Investments
The holiday season means more family time and more household chores, prompting many to invest in reliable appliances. Washing machines are among the most purchased items, especially models with smart features, inverter technology, or built-in dryers.
Meanwhile, small appliances continue to dominate gift exchanges and office raffles. Microwaves, coffee makers, blenders, and oven toasters offer affordability and practicality, with models like the Whirlpool MWP-253 SX standing out for its auto-cook, grill, and self-clean functions.
3. Tech & Self-Care Favorites
Tech remains a universal gift choice. Smartphones are especially popular following major September–October releases, with buyers eyeing Samsung’s A-series and the new iPhone 17 lineup. Tablets and laptops are also top picks for students, professionals, and families.
For thoughtful and easy gifting, self-care products—skincare bundles, aromatherapy oils, scented candles, and spa sets—offer instant appeal, especially with ready-made holiday packaging.
Skyro makes these purchases more accessible through its Zero Plan, offering 0% interest for up to six months and zero down payment at select merchants. With over 6,000 partner stores and one million loan customers, Skyro continues helping Filipinos bring home their holiday must-haves without breaking the budget.
