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Flower shoppers flock to Dangwa for pre-Valentine's Day deals

IZZY LEE

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/20240207-valentines-day-dangwa-flower-market-JC-5620.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Flower arrangements go on display a week before Valentine’s Day at the Dangwa Flower Market in Manila on February 7, 2024. <strong id="isPasted"><em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></strong></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Several buyers seized the opportunity to buy flowers at lower prices ahead of Valentine&#x27;s Day in Dangwa, Manila on Sunday.</p><p>Among them was Marco Constantino, who purchased bouquets for his friends. </p><p>&quot;Para mas mura tsaka at the same time pag tiniming kasi ng 14 mas mahal siya unlike now na mas mura siya kaya dinamihan ko na ng bili,&quot; Constantino explained.</p><div><strong>According to flower vendors in Dangwa, current prices are as follows:</strong></div><ul style="padding-left:20px"><li>• Rose bouquet: ₱1200</li><li>• Carnation with sunflower: ₱800</li><li>• Carnation with stargazer: ₱1000</li><li>• Roses with stargazer: ₱1500</li><li>• Red roses (1 dozen): ₱1000</li><li>• Light pink rose (1 dozen): ₱500</li><li>• Fuchsia pink (1 dozen): ₱900</li><li>• Roses (3 pcs): ₱400</li></ul><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/14/23/valentines-day-most-popular-wedding-date-among-pinoys">Valentine&#x27;s Day most popular wedding date among Filipino couples: PSA</a></div><p>Rhea Agustin, a vendor, shared: &quot;&#x27;Yung mga mabili po sa mga roses is yung red roses nakaboquet na po... Galing pong baguio yung mga local roses tapos yung mga imported China po.&quot;</p><p>It&#x27;s anticipated that flower prices will surge on February 13th and 14th.</p><p>Adding to the festive spirit, the MRT-3 Love Train is hosting a contest to infuse Valentine&#x27;s Day cheer into daily commutes:</p><ul style="padding-left:20px"><li>• 1. Like and share the official MRT-3 Love Train graphics/posting on your Facebook timeline. Tag 5 friends.</li><li>• 2. Post your cutest, most beautiful, and most creative MRT-3 Love Train photo on your Facebook profile using the official hashtags #EmoteroAtEmotera #MRT3LoveTrain.</li><li>• 3. Tag DOTR MRT-3 in your post and encourage engagement by tagging friends.</li></ul><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/13/23/marcos-says-has-plans-on-valentines-day">Marcos Jr. says &#x27;has plans&#x27; on Valentine&#x27;s Day</a></div><p>The three most creative entries stand a chance to win ₱1000, ₱2000, and ₱3000 worth of gift certificates, respectively.</p><p>Entries are accepted until Monday, February 12, 12:00 PM. Commuters are encouraged to express their emotions and capture their best MRT3 Love Train moments.</p>

<p>Several buyers seized the opportunity to buy flowers at lower prices ahead of Valentine's Day in Dangwa, Manila on Sunday.</p>

Several buyers seized the opportunity to buy flowers at lower prices ahead of Valentine's Day in Dangwa, Manila on Sunday.