In general, the Filipinos place great value on imported gifts. If you want to please a local client, or signify that the relationship is important to you, give an expensive branded item. Within the office, the rule of thumb for a manager is consistency in value. A drop in the value of a birthday or Christmas gift from one year to the next may be perceived as indicating a change in the relationship. You must decide to whom you will give gift s in the office hierarchy without causing offense to others. Give birthday and Christmas presents at least to your secretary. When in doubt, on your own birthday bring in a large cake for everyone to share. And don’t forget the pasalubong, the small gift that you bring back from your holiday for everyone directly under your supervision. You should give the same thing to everyone, with no variation except perhaps in the color.