
Valentine’s Day may be just one day on the calendar, but love deserves to be celebrated all month long.
From thoughtful gifts and workshops to elegant dinners and unforgettable performances, there’s something for everyone this Love Month.
Thoughtful gifts and workshops
Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko is helping Filipinos celebrate love in all its forms with stylish, affordable finds. Anko Club members can also join exclusive in-store workshops to create personalized keepsakes and handmade cards, making each gift feel intentional.
For cozy date nights at home, the brand offers pieces like the 6 Clear Manhattan Hiball Glasses, Vine Platter, and Mocha Stripe Tablecloth. Candle-loving friends will enjoy Happiness Glass Candles or playful Fruit Candles, while coffee and matcha fans can delight in the store’s colorful mugs paired with trays to keep essentials organized.
Home chefs can elevate everyday meals with tools like the Mini Fry Pan and Mini Springform Cake Pan, while self-care enthusiasts can treat themselves with Berry Scented Bath Fizzer, Cosmetics Makeup Bag and cozy Cotton Bath Towel.
Kids can explore creativity with the Valentine’s Bear in a Flower Domeor participate in Anko Club’s Valentine’s Card Making Workshops every weekend at select malls. Adults can join the Galentine’s Workshop on February 14 at Anko TriNoma to make cards and arrange bouquets, with free candle calligraphy for purchases over P500.
Romantic dining experiences
For couples looking to indulge, Morton’s The Steakhouse is offering an exclusive 5-course Date Menu from February 10 to 17. Highlights include Lobster Thermidor, your choice of USDA Prime 16oz Ribeye or Cajun Ribeye, and decadent desserts like Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake or Candied Walnut Cheesecake, all priced at P7,500 per person. Guests also receive an exclusive Valentine’s plush teddy bear.
A star-studded Valentine’s concert
Adding to the month of love, Josh Groban brings his “GEMS World Tour” to Manila on Feb. 18, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, joined by Regine Velasquez and Martin Nievera. Groban, who has sold over 35 million albums worldwide, called the Philippines “a very special place in my heart”, praising local fans for supporting his music “for the entirety of my career.”
Tickets are available at SMTickets.com and SM Ticket outlets, with VIP experiences also offered for fans seeking an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration.
Meanwhile, lovers of international elegance can celebrate at Dorchester Collection’s Le Meurice in Paris or Hotel Eden in Rome. Le Meurice offers a choice between relaxed dining at Restaurant Le Dalí or a Michelin-starred menu at Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, with highlights like lightly cooked scallops, golden veal with black truffle and a six-course dinner paired with vintage Champagne.
In Rome, Hotel Eden features Mediterranean-inspired Valentine’s menus and the Embrace of Love spa ritual, perfect for couples seeking relaxation.
The article was originally published in Interaksyon and written by With Rosette Adel.
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