Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Trends and Sentiments in the Philippines

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Explore the diverse opinions and celebrations surrounding Valentine's Day in the Philippines, from ending relationships with plastic to celebrating love with rescued pets.

Valentine's Day celebrations in the Philippines vary from environmental calls to end relationships with single-use plastics to heartwarming gestures of pet lovers taking their furry companions on special dates. The day sparks debates on its significance and commercialization, with some condemning corporate greed for tarnishing the essence of love. Despite criticisms, there are defenders of Valentine's Day, highlighting the beauty in celebrating love and companionship. Google shares search trends for the romantic occasion, urging individuals to plan surprises for their loved ones.

Critics argue that capitalism has tightened its grip on Valentine's Day, turning love into a commercialized affair. Some individuals choose to rebel against conventional celebrations, like Madhuri Dixit's character celebrating self-love in defiance of traditional gift-giving norms. Amidst the mixed emotions evoked by the holiday, people are encouraged to celebrate Valentine's Day in their unique ways, embracing a spectrum of feelings from excitement to cynicism.

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Make it make sense: Valentine's Day in the U.S. is a vile experience (Miami Student)

Last weekend, I went flower shopping at Kroger. Walking through the store, I couldn't help but notice the section dedicated to Valentine's Day.

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Filipinos urged to end 'toxic' relationship with plastic on Valentine's ... (Philstar.com)

As Filipinos celebrate Valentine's Day with their loved ones, an environmental group offers a unique suggestion: break up with single-use plastics.

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Philippine rescued pets look for love on dates this Valentine's Day (Reuters)

Filipino pet lovers took some furry friends on a date this Valentine's Day, showering them with cuddles and treats inside an animal shelter in the ...

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Is Valentine's Day overrated? (The Student)

The day was also seen as the beginning of bird mating season, a concept that was eventually officially tied to this day of romance by Geoffrey Chaucer. But ...

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Face-off: Corporate greed has ruined Valentine's Day (The Reflector online)

As the bitter, cold January nights turn into still bitter but slightly more tolerable February days, a funny feeling starts to fill the atmosphere.

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In defense of Valentine's Day (Observer Online)

In her Inside column, Gabrielle Beechert discusses how, even if you're single this year, there are always beautiful things to celebrate on Valentine's Day,

Google Shares Valentine's Day Search Trends for Your Planning (Social Media Today)

Have you got plans in place to surprise your Valentine this year? If you haven't, this post serves as ...

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Editorial: Celebrate Valentine's Day your way (The Shorthorn)

The holiday can bring mixed feelings. Excitement, dread, anxiety, cynicism and more can be seen on faces in the red and pink-stained aisles that flood stores in ...

The Price of Love: Capitalism's Grip on Valentine's Day (Harvard Crimson)

Megan K. Schulz '27, a Crimson Editorial Editor, lives in Grays Hall. in 6 hours. Feb. 14 — ...

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Down with Valentine's Day! (afaqs)

Madhuri Dixit as Pooja in the 1997 movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai lavishes Valentine's Day gifts on herself and celebrates herself — an act that is both defiant and ...

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