Vicks ButterBall Menthol

Vicks Butter Ball Menthol 24 pcs. - P64.50

Vicks is a brand notably known for its menthol candies or should I say remedies for soar throats and nasal congestion.  I was surprised to see a butter flavor candy from Vicks.  I tried it, and it tasted ok and not that great.  Not a definite buy.  I doubt, it will last long in the Philippine market.  

Jack n' Jill Brand: Nova multi-grain snack

Large Nova Multigrain snack

Jack n' Jill Large Multi-grain snack - P22.95

It's an ok snack, looks healthy in taste.  There is also another brand with the same look, Oishi Oheya, I haven't tasted it lately, but I'm sure it's almost the same but cheaper.

New Philippine Product: Smart C+

New product from Oishi brand in the Philippines.  This product is advertised as high-Vitamin C juice drink, made with all natural fruit juice with no preservatives.

I just hope, what they are saying are true, and it won't make people any more fatter drinking their product.  Even though they say it has sugar cane in the ingredients, I think it is refined sugar.

They currently only have 3 flavors: Pomelo(grapefruit), Orange, and Lemon.  I have tasted them all, and I prefer the Lemon from all the three choices.

As of today, Smart C+ 500mL cost around P17.40 (about $0.41) in NCR (National Capital Region) in the Philippines.  Price could vary from store to store around P1.00 difference.

Also, available is a smaller size, for those who just want to taste it.


The product website: http://oishi.com.ph/products/beverages/smart_c/4

Grocery items cost in Manila Philippines

This is again another price list of some items available in the Philippines.

You may have landed on this blog on either you where searching for cheese in the Philippines.  Anyway, here are some of the products we have in the grocery store in the Philippines on the first half of the year 2012.  Prices may vary for about a couple of pesos in different supermarket or grocery stores in the Philippines.

This are usual things people buy for snacks or simple sandwiches, except for the pasta.  That one is for the weekend snack at home.

Here are the prices of grocery items converted into USD at 42 peso rate.

• Spaghetti pasta 250g - Php20.00 (around $0.47)
• Century Tuna (Solid in Water) in can - Php37.50 (around $0.89)
• Alaska Evaporated Milk Tetra Pack - Php25.00 (around $0.59)
• Magnolia Cheddar Cheese 185g - Php66.00 (around $1.57)
• Eden Cheese Singles (pack of 6) - Php48.00 (around $1.14)
• Eden Cheese 450g - Php105.00 (around $2.50)
• Gardenia White Loaf Bread - Php61.00 (around $1.45)

This is good for 2 persons

Let me know at the comments section, if it's more expensive here in the Philippines or cheaper compared to where you are currently.  Please note, that the prices are inclusive of all taxes, unlike in Canada where the price on the shelf does not reflect inclusive of taxes.