Money tops Valentine's Day wish list of Filipinos — SWSVendors selling heart-shaped balloons wait for customers on Valentine's Day at a flower market in Manila on February 14, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos want both practical and romantic gifts for Valentine's Day, with money topping the list, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. The survey conducted in December 2023 revealed that money (16%) was the most desired Valentine's Day gift for Filipinos, followed by love and companionship (11%) and flowers (10%). "More men wished for apparel and any gift from the heart, while more women wished for money and flowers. Number of single Filipinos risingThe survey also found that 58% of Filipinos reported being very happy with their love life, while 23% felt it could be happier.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2024 16:36 UTC