Filipinos Want Money, Not Flowers, This Valentine’s Day: SWS
Not chocolates or jewelry either.
(SPOT.ph) Inflation continues to take a toll on our wallets, so much so that Filipinos are now hoping to receive money over traditional presents from significant others this Valentine’s Day, according to the latest Social Weather Survey (SWS).
Money topped the list of Filipinos' most wanted gifts this Valentine’s Day, with love and flowers only coming in second and third place. With PAG-IBIG increasing its member contribution rates by 100% starting this February, can you blame them?
Interestingly, more men wished for apparel and any gift from the heart, while more women wished for money and flowers. Pro-tip for those who are cramming gifts for tomorrow: We say get the best of both worlds for her with a money bouquet, which are basically paper bills shaped into roses.
Both sexes wished for love and companionship equally.
It might be breakup season for celebrity couples, but 58% of ordinary Filipinos have expressed being “very happy” with their love life—the highest percentage since 2011. At the same time, SWS also noted that single people have significantly gone up from 10% in 2002 to 19% in 2023.
The remaining 23% of the respondents said that they “could be happier” in their relationships.
Also read: Can Couples Still Be Happy Minus All the Valentine's Spending?
What Filipinos are wishing for this Valentine’s Day
Aside from money, here are what Filipinos wish for this Valentine’s Day:
- Love and companionship – 16%
- Flowers – 10%
- Apparel – 9%
- Any gift from the heart – 5%
- Mobile phone – 5%
- Watch and jewelry – 5%
- Good family relationship – 5%
- Food and grocery items – 3%
- Chocolate – 3%
- Health of loved ones – 3%
- Motorcycle and other vehicles – 2%
- Appliances – 2%
- Greeting in card or in person – 1%
- Kiss – 1%
- A child – 1%
- Date or dinner – 1%
- House – 1%
- Cake – 1%
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