Orocan Dish Rack Pingganan review

Orocan Dish Rack Pingganan 2-Layer Plastic Drainer

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Quick verdict

The classic Pinoy pingganan: two slotted plastic layers that stand plates on edge, a body that cannot rust, and a weight light enough to lift with one hand.

At a glance

BrandOrocan
TypeDish rack
Priceโ‚ฑ469 (as of Aug 3, 2026)
Owner rating4.9 โ˜… from 389 reviews
ShopOrocan Philippines
Units sold1K+

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • All-plastic body cannot rust, which is why the pingganan outlasts wire racks in a humid Filipino kitchen
  • Two slotted layers stand plates on edge on both levels, so a full household load drains at once
  • At 0.9kg it lifts with one hand for cleaning or to clear the counter

โœ— Cons

  • Open-sided frame has no drip tray, so it needs to sit beside the sink or over a basin
  • Moulded plastic joints flex under a heavy load and will crack rather than bend if overloaded

The classic Pinoy pingganan: two slotted plastic layers that stand plates on edge, a body that cannot rust, and a weight light enough to lift with one hand.

Why the pingganan endures

This shape has been in Filipino kitchens for decades and the reason is material, not nostalgia. Wire racks in a humid kitchen beside a wet sink rust, and they rust from the first chip in the coating. All-plastic construction has no metal to corrode, so the pingganan simply does not have the failure mode. Two slotted layers stand plates on edge on both levels, which drains them properly and lets a full household load dry in one go rather than in batches.

How well is it made?

Moulded plastic in the familiar beige, at a published 50.82 x 42.74 x 18.48 cm and 0.9kg. That weight is part of the appeal: it lifts with one hand to clear the counter or take to the sink for cleaning, which no loaded steel rack does. The honest limits are structural. There is no drip tray, so it has to live beside the sink or over a basin, and moulded joints flex under weight and will crack rather than bend if you pile stoneware onto them.

Is it sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ469 as of August 3, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That is the second cheapest thing here and it holds two full layers, which makes it the best capacity-per-peso in the roundup. Orocan is a Philippine manufacturer selling through its own store with 1K+ sold and 389 ratings at 4.9, so there is a real ownership record behind it. For most households this is the sensible default.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want maximum drying capacity for the least money and you have somewhere for the drip to go. If you need a drip tray or plan to dry heavy cast iron, buy a steel rack.

See how it ranks in our best dish racks in the Philippines roundup, or work out which type suits your kitchen in our dish rack buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want a cheaper plastic tray with a raised draining base? The LOCAUPIN multifunction dish drying tray is the one to compare. Prefer two tiers in steel with a drip tray included? The Masflex 2-tier dish rack is the one to compare.

Compare Orocan Dish Rack Pingganan 2-Layer Plastic Drainer

See how it stacks up against our top pick in the head-to-head Masflex 2-Tier Dish Rack with Drip Tray vs Orocan Dish Rack Pingganan 2-Layer Plastic Drainer, or browse the full dish racks comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do plastic dish racks last longer here?

Because rust is what kills dish racks in a humid kitchen, and plastic has no metal to corrode and no coating to chip. A pingganan outlives wire racks for exactly that reason, even though it is less rigid.

What size is it?

The listing publishes 50.82 x 42.74 x 18.48 cm and a 0.9kg weight, so you can check it against your counter before buying.

Does it have a drip tray?

No. The frame is open-sided with no tray, so it needs to sit beside the sink, over a basin, or somewhere the drip does not matter.

Can it hold heavy plates?

Everyday plates, yes. Moulded plastic joints flex under a heavy load and will crack rather than bend if you overload them, so keep stoneware stacks moderate.