‘Attend mass on Valentine’s Day’A woman arranges flowers for sale in Manila’s Dangwa market. Flower prices soared ahead of Valentine’s Day. MANILA, Philippines — Attending mass can be included in lovers’ itineraries on Valentine’s Day, papal nuncio Charles Brown said yesterday. “If you’re a Catholic boy who’s interested in a Catholic girl… maybe invite her to come, to go to mass for this one,” Brown said. Warning vs toxic giftsMeanwhile, couples should be wary of Valentine’s Day gifts that contain traces of hazardous substances, watchdog BAN Toxics said.

Source: Philippine Star February 12, 2026 16:34 UTC