Flower prices drop after Valentine's Day
MANILA, Philippines - Prices of flowers at the Dangwa Flower Market in Sampaloc, Manila dropped dramatically on Monday due to oversupply of flower stock a day after Valentine's Day.
Stall owners said a single rose that cost P50 during Valentine's Day now sells for P20, while a boquet of a dozen roses that used to sell for a P1,000 now sells for P300.
Florist Eugene Vergado said at least 30% of his flowers were left unsold after Valentine's Day. "Matumal talaga, hindi katulad nung isang taon na nagkulang pa ng supply," he said.
He added that since Valentine's Day fell on a weekend, some people had no time to buy flowers and just went to the mall.
Other florists said Filipinos were divided on celebrating Valentine's Day or the Chinese New Year.
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Mapanamantala
Yan ang napapala ng mga mapanamantala. But for sure, nakuha nyo naman ang puhunan nyo sa sobrang taas ng benta nyo nun valentine.
Hard Times
For sure, the economic woes has something to do with the meager income for this florist. Another thing is that there are so many ways now, on how to spend valentines. With the technological advancement, ecards are so prevalent being personalized and animated making it a long lasting present compared with flowers.