In the Philippines, the 12 symbolic fruits displayed or eaten at New Year's Eve are usually round.
The round shape is associated with coins and prosperity. Families commonly prepare 12 fruits, with one fruit representing each month of the coming year. Depending on region and household, the selection can include apples, oranges, grapes, melons, and other rounded produce.
The practice is part of a broader Filipino New Year's tradition emphasizing symbols of abundance. Some families also wear clothing with circular patterns, keep coins in their pockets, or make noise at midnight, though customs vary.
The Filipino fruit tradition should not be confused with Spain's 12 grapes. Both use the number 12, but the Philippines generally emphasizes a varied collection of round fruits rather than requiring 12 grapes eaten to clock chimes.