Malnutrition is a global concern that agitates the world. In the Philippines, it is a continued pursuit to solve the problem by the different health units and concerned institutions. Local plant resource utilization is increased to help address this epidemiology. However, local species including Nypa fruticans, Bambusa spinosa, D. luzonensis, D. hispida, D. esculenta var. spinosa, Benincasa hispida, Allium sativum, and Syzigium cumini are understudied for probiotic isolation. Hence, this study resulted in local plant-derived probiotic microorganisms with phenotypic profile (colony and cell morphologies), biochemical characteristics, safety evaluation, stress tolerance profile, and carbohydrate and protein hydrolytic activities. The isolates showed the (1) typical characteristics of probiotics (cocci/bacilli/coryneform shape, gram +, catalase -, γ-hemolysis), (2) versatility in a range of pH, NaCl, and temperature conditions, and (3) enhancement of carbohydrate and protein digestion, confirmed through biochemical assay. The findings will serve as a springboard for the development of food and pharmaceutical products as probiotics are significant components with health benefits, including boosted gastrointestinal health and immune system, leading to good overall health and wellbeing. 

 phenotypic profile (colony and cell morphologies), biochemical characteristics, safety evaluation, stress tolerance profile, and carbohydrate and protein hydrolytic activities.