Valentine's Day 2024 is here! The Philippines LOVES Valentine's Day so much that the cops will literally stop you in the street to sing or give you a gift. But what about those who do not have a significant other? One town has found a remedy, 2 paid days of stress leave!
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| https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1218549 |
Municipal employees not romantically attached can take two days off this month to avoid the stresses caused by seeing doting couples at the workplace.
This act of emotional consideration was made possible through Executive Order No. 9, called “Special Stress Leave,” signed by Mayor Matt Erwin Florido on Thursday.
The town mayor said he has first-hand knowledge on the emotional challenges of being unattached, so he makes it a point every Valentine’s Day to give single employees some time off.
"I can relate to single persons, especially those who had no boyfriend/girlfriend since birth, because I'm also single," Florido said in an interview after signing the EO.
Florido said he also feels the heightened level of stress the single employees go through every Valentine's Day, motivating him to devise incentives that would soothe their inner pain.
He said the single employees can either avail of the two-day stress leave or come to work and get double pay for braving the sight of overt displays of affection at the office.
The mayor said those who choose to remain home can redeem their days off on Feb. 15 and 16, allowing them to enjoy a long weekend with less emotional stress.
Florido said this incentive applies to all single employees, both regular and those on job order (contractual) status.
Presently, the municipal government of Gen. Luna has more or less 30 single employees, according to a recent tally.
Or they can get DOUBLE PAY just for working on Valentine's Day. What a waste of taxpayer money all because a bunch of incels don't have a girlfriend.
Flower prices are going up as Valentine's Day approaches.
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| https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/897113/flower-prices-double-a-few-days-before-valentine-s-day/story/ |
The prices of flowers have gone up by 100% a few days before Valentine's Day.
At Farmers Garden in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, a dozen red roses now go for P1,500 from the previous P700, according to a report by Luisito Santos on Super Radyo dzBB.
Half a dozen red roses are now priced at P1,000, which previously sold at P500.
One piece of sunflower is now being offered at P500, an increase of P100 from the previous price. Three sunflowers now cost P2,000, previously P1,300.
Assorted bouquet goes for P1,500 from the previous P700.
Meanwhile, a special bouquet is being sold for P2,000, a 100% increase from the previous P1,000.
Vendors said the price increase took effect on Saturday as their suppliers at Dangwa Flower Market in Manila hiked their prices.
Sales of flowers are still a bit slow at Farmers Garden on Sunday, three days before Valentine's Day, but vendors are expecting brisk sales on Feb. 13, the eve of the annual event for lovers.
Vendors say the rise in prices is due to transport costs.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/12/flower-prices-to-double-this-week-due-to-rising-transport-costs-1 |
In addition, the MAFC expects prices to double this week due to a higher demand for fresh floral arrangements in the market.
“Flower prices increasing during Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, or All Soul’s Day is normal,” he said. “Roses will be the one heavily affected by the hike, while other flowers will also increase a little.”
To further debunk the scarcity myth during special occasions, the MAFC chairman explained that as demand grows for flowers, additional operational costs also rise due to more truck deliveries.
“Usually the industry provides six to seven trucks of flowers every early morning to Dimasalang, but since it’s almost Valentine’s, it will be up to 10 trucks [which is already a lot].”
But no matter because most Filipinos do not want flowers for Valentine's Day. They want money.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/11/what-do-most-filipinos-wish-to-receive-this-valentine-s-day-hint-it-s-not-flowers |
A survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from Dec. 8 to 11, 2023, revealed the top Valentine's Day gift that Filipinos would like to receive this year.
The results, released on Sunday, Feb. 11, showed that Filipinos' top Valentine's Day gift wish was money (16 percent).
This was followed by love and companionship (11 percent), flower (10 percent), and apparel (9 percent).
Others expressed their wishes as "any gift from the heart (5 percent), mobile phone (5 percent), watch and jewelry (5 percent), good family relationship (5 percent), food and grocery items (3 percent), chocolate (3 percent), loved ones' health (3 percent), motorcycles and other vehicles (2 percent), and appliances (2 percent)."
About 1 percent and below want to receive a kiss (1 percent), a child (1 percent), date or dinner (1 percent), house (1 percent), cake (1 percent), stuffed toy (0.4 percent), a wedding (0.3 percent), alcoholic drink (0.3 percent), and perfume and cosmetics.
Moreover, SWS found that more men wanted apparel (14 percent) and any gift from the heart (7 percent), while only 5 percent of women preferred apparel and 4 percent wished any gift from the heart.
Meanwhile, more women wished for money (19 percent) and flowers (13 percent), while only 12 percent of men wanted money and 7 percent desired flowers.
SWS pointed out that both men and women wished for love and companionship equally.
But if you'd rather give your love one something more exciting than a wad of cash you can give them the opportunity to win millions.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/12/valentine-s-day-treat-couples-to-receive-free-p100-lotto-tickets-from-pcso |
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday, Feb. 12, its Valentine's Day treat for couples who will try their luck in lotto.
In a social media post, PCSO said the first 100 couples will receive free P100 major draw tickets at its main office in Mandaluyong City on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
"Be among the first 100 couples/ pairs and get P100 worth of jackpot bearing game tickets," PCSO said.
In addition, the agency emphasized the special draw for the upcoming Valentine's Day, called "4D Love of the Game," in which couples can participate by purchasing a 4D Lotto entry.
"There's a mini raffle with special prizes to be given away for couples who will join," PCSO said in a mix of English and Filipino.
"Simply buy 4D Lotto tickets worth P20, and you're in! It's that easy," it added.
Moreover, PCSO invites the public to visit the PCSO main branch office, as this promo is only available at the said location.
Of course it is a very limited offer and one has to visit the PCSO main office.
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