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Valentine's Day 2023: Fun ways to celebrate

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<p>MANILA -- Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Valentine season? We&#x27;ve got you covered. </p><div><strong> GET A PAIR OF LITERARY-THEMED GIFTS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/09/arts-letters-4.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Who said only the ladies can get gifts for Valentine&#x27;s Day? Book-loving couples will surely love these literary-themed items by Arts &amp; Letters, such as frosted mugs inspired by &quot;The Little Prince&quot; and &quot;Alice in Wonderland.&quot; </p><p>The mugs come in pairs, and are bundled with a pack of barako blend coffee from Benguet. Other themed gifts, which also come in sets of two, include scented candles, tumblers, planners, face masks, tote bags, and notebooks.</p><p>Arts &amp; Letters products are available on Instagram and Facebook (@artsandlettersmanila). </p><div><strong>GO ON A WELLNESS JOURNEY </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/09/nobu-spa.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Couples who wish to achieve harmony of the mind, body, and spirit this Valentine&#x27;s Day can go on a wellness journey curated by Nuwa Spa and Nobu Spa, both located at City of Dreams Manila. </p><p>Nuwa Spa offers the Soul Mate package (P14,800 net), which is a combination of a bespoke body scrub for 30 minutes, followed by a 90-minute Nuwa signature massage treatment. There is also the Better Half package (P18,800 net), which includes a 30-minute flower bath, a 90-minute intensive muscle release session, and a 45-minute OM express facial, as well as a complimentary red wine with flower box. </p><p>Nobu Spa, on the other hand, has the Romantic Indulgence I (P10,800 net) and Romantic Indulgence II (P15,800 net) packages. The first treatment comes with a box of flowers, a 30-minute coffee scrub, and a 60-minute Renewal massage; while the second option has the additional 30-minute Express Relief facial and a glass of red wine. </p><p>For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 8800-8080 or visit the City of Dreams Manila website. </p><div><strong>MAKE FLOWER-GIVING MORE MEANINGFUL</strong></div><p>Planning to buy flowers for your special someone? Here&#x27;s your chance to make your Valentine purchase more meaningful.</p><p>FlowerStore.ph has partnered with ABS-CBN Foundation, with the former donating proceeds from Valentine sales to the latter until February 14. </p><p>Customers have the chance to donate to the foundation when they purchase Valentine bouquets or gifts at the FlowerStore.ph website. </p><p>ABS-CBN Foundation is a non-profit organization known for its advocacies on child welfare and protection, environmental conservation, education, disaster response, resilience and rehabilitation, and sustainable livelihood and community development. </p><div><strong> SET THE MOOD WITH A VALENTINE MALL SHOW</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/09/pr1b.jpg"/><figcaption>Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>Set the mood for love this Valentine&#x27;s Day by checking out these special performances at Robinsons Malls.</p><p>On February 12, mallgoers at Robinsons Magnolia will be serenaded by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, which has performed in hundreds of concerts, theater performances, and weddings. Show starts at 4 p.m. </p><p>Local pop-rock group The Juans, on the other hand, will make stops at various Robinsons Malls this February. The band, known for hits such as &quot;Atin ang Mundo,&quot; &quot;Istorya,&quot; and &quot;Hindi Tayo Puwede,&quot; will perform at Robinsons Manila (February 14, 4 p.m.), Robinsons Galleria (February 19, 3 p.m.), and Robinsons Antipolo (February 22, 4 p.m.). </p><p>All performances are free, with mallgoers asked to download the RMalls+ app before watching the shows. </p><div><strong>SHOP FOR A PHONE AND SNAG VALENTINE FREEBIES</strong></div><p>Can&#x27;t decide between flowers and a mobile phone? This promo by Vivo Philippines allows you to get both.</p><p>Customers to buy any of the latest Vivo smartphones worth P10,000 or above from February 10 to 19 can get a free 24k gold rose bouquet or necklace and blue rose gift box. </p><p>They can present the receipt of their purchased unit to claim the freebies at Vivo concept stores, exhibits, kiosks, or select multi-brand stores. Customers can only claim one gift of their choice and depending on the availability of stocks. </p><div><strong> SIGN UP FOR A FREE CARPOOL BLIND DATE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/09/5-ride-closer-kilig-shots-1.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Singles can make the most out of their time spent in traffic this Valentine&#x27;s Day with this collaboration between Closeup and JoyRide. </p><p>Those who are 18 years old and above can sign up for #RideCloser, where they can be set up for a free carpool blind date based on their age, preference, drop-off location, and time of trip. </p><p>Organizers said icebreakers and fun Valentine activities will be included in the ride to encourage participants to get closer and have an actual date while in transit. </p><p>More details are available on the social media pages of Closeup and JoyRide. </p><div><strong> VISIT A JAPANESE VALENTINE FAIR</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/09/mitsukoshi-valentines-nukumori-1-(medium).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>This Valentine season, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is hosting a fair that brings a taste of the Land of the Rising Sun to Metro Manila.</p><p>The Nukumori Valentine’s Fair runs until February 14 at the Mitsukoshi Mall BGC Events Space in Taguig. It features Japan&#x27;s well-loved and premium confections, as well as sweet liquors. </p><p>Among these are the Sanporoku Baumkuchen from Hokkaido and Hakata Amaou Marugoto Strawberry Daifuku from Fukuoka, and liquors such as Little Kiss Coffee Shochu.</p><p>More details are available on the JETRO Philippines website. </p><div><strong>WATCH TOP OPM BANDS </strong></div><p>Two top OPM bands await singles and couples at Hard Rock Cafe this Valentine season.</p><p>It&#x27;s a date with South Border at Hard Rock Cafe Glorietta on February 13, 9 p.m. The band is known for its R&amp;B repertoire, with much-loved hits such as &quot;Rainbow and &quot;Kahit Kailan.&quot; </p><p>Over at Hard Rock Cafe Conrad Manila is True Faith, known for classics such as &quot;Perfect&quot; and &quot;Huwag Na Lang Kaya.&quot; Their show is set on February 14, 9 p.m. </p><p>Tickets are at P2,000 per head, which is inclusive of entrance fee and P1,000 consumable on food and drinks. </p>

From a carpool blind date to a Japanese fair, here are fun ways to celebrate the Valentine season. 