Back-to-School shopping in the Philippines: Why Anko belongs on your list
Stock up on affordable back-to-school supplies in the Philippines — Anko has everything your kids need, from ₱20 stationery to lunchboxes and desk organizers.
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5/19/20262 min read
The school year is almost here, and if you're a parent staring down a long list of supplies while mentally calculating the budget — you're not alone. Back-to-school season in the Philippines is equal parts exciting and exhausting. The good news? There's one stop that's been quietly making the rounds among savvy Filipino parents: Anko.
What is Anko and why are Filipino parents talking about it?
Anko is an Australian brand known for quality, stylish, and affordable home and lifestyle products — and it turns out, a lot of what they carry translates perfectly to school season. From stationery and lunch gear to desk organizers and study space upgrades, Anko has quietly become a reliable back-to-school destination for Filipino families who want practical without boring, and affordable without flimsy.
Affordable school supplies that don't look cheap
One of the biggest draws? Price. Anko carries a wide range of everyday school essentials — erasers, sharpeners, pencil cases, sticky notes, notebooks — priced from as low as ₱20 to ₱100. That's a full stationery haul without the guilt.
But it's not just about being cheap. The products have playful, thoughtful designs that make kids actually want to use them — which, any parent knows, is half the battle.
Cable organizer (₱490), Cable management box (₱490), Magnetic whiteboard (₱290), Desktop pegboard set (₱1,400) & assortment of stationery ranging from erasers, sharpeners, correction tape and more, starting from ₱20
Study space upgrades your kid will actually use
Starting the school year with a clean, functional study nook can do wonders for focus and motivation. Anko's desk organizers and pegboards are simple, affordable ways to give any corner of the house a proper study-ready refresh — without a full renovation.
A calmer space means fewer distractions and, hopefully, fewer homework battles.
Lunchbox Season is also upon us
What goes in the bag matters as much as what goes on the desk. Anko's durable lunchboxes and drink bottles are built for the daily school grind — practical enough for parents, fun enough that kids won't leave them behind in the classroom.
Ceramic coffee cup (₱450), Blue and pink flared bottles (₱180), Dual function drink bottle (₱520), etc., and Space cold rack (₱350), Blue stripe lunch box (₱520), Dinosaur and strawberry bottle and lunchbox sets (₱560)
SMART TIP: When buying supplies, let your child choose from a few options within your budget. The most sulit purchase is always the one they're genuinely excited to bring to school. Anko's range is wide enough to give kids real choices without blowing the budget.
Join Anko's Free Bento Box Workshop
To kick off the season, Anko is hosting a free Bento Box Workshop on June 6 at its Ayala Malls Feliz branch. It's a fun, hands-on way to learn how to prep school-ready meals kids will actually look forward to eating.
How to join:
Register via the Anko Club app at anko.com/anko-club
Or follow @anko_philippines on Instagram and Facebook
Signing up for the Anko Club also unlocks exclusive workshops, seasonal in-store experiences, and member perks throughout the year — worth it well beyond June.
