24 Valentine Gifts for Him and for Her

Filipinos are known to be one of the more romantic people in the world, which is why it's not surprising that Valentine's Day is widely celebrated here. Planning a special day for you and your loved one? Don't forget the gift! Check out our recommendations for him and for her.

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  Fill your home with the romantic fragrance of flowers. DESIGUAL Rosa Fluor Candle, available at Rustan's
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  Is your loved one a shopping or travel junkie? Help her keep tabs on interesting bits she'll find in books and magazines -- peel off a tab, pop it in place, and find the page quickly when you need it. Travel Book Notes / Shopping Book Notes / Study Book Notes, P675, Fully Booked
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  Share the luck -- and the cuteness -- of these accessories, which are thought to bring good fortune and prosperity to the owners. Maui the Lucky Cat keychains, P345 each, Fully Booked
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  Touch and cuddle with confidence! Exfoliate and feel exquisite with this beautiful gel-textured body scrub with real rose petals. Infused with the essence of roses from Britain, it effortlessly melts onto the skin and gently refines to reveal smoother, fresher skin. British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub 250 mL, P1,095, The Body Shop
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  Let her know how much she adds color to your world with a coloring book that boasts beautiful drawings of historical buildings and architectural icons in Manila- all proudly drawn by local artists. Hue Can Do It Manila coloring book for adults, P295, National Bookstore
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  Let her try a new hobby with this how-to guide to the basics of brush lettering. Aside from Abbey Sy, it also features other local artists who are into calligraphy and lettering. The ABC’s of Lettering, available at National Bookstore
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  Cheer up your partner with this room decor, which will be a pretty accent piece at her workplace. Maui the Lucky Cat figurines, P495 each, Fully Booked
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  Let her know how alluring she is with this multipurpose lip creme that combines long-lasting moisture with a blend of Jojoba, Argan, Avocado oils to instantly revitalize lips on contact. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Hydrating Lip Tint SPF15, available at Beauty Bar
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  Make your bedroom conducive for relaxation with these all-natural fragrance oils. Fragrance oils, available at Human Nature
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  Red is the color of passion and love, and this attractive wristlet is the perfect hue for Valentine Nolita Wristlet 15 in True Red, available at Rustan's
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  Compliment her looks with this beauty essential. Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liner in Ruby, available at Beauty Bar
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  What's more romantic than a handwritten letter (or postcard)? This box set of 52 all-original postcards by illustrator Abbey Sy contains quotes representing each letter of the alphabet (2 copies per design). Letters from ABC: 52 Postcards from A to Z postcard set, P350, National Bookstore
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  Fill her teacup with a passionate blend of black tea that unfurls to release a festive mélange of candied sweetness, blended with white flowers and breathtaking exotic fruits. Mon Amour Caviar Tin Tea and Mon Amour Tea macaron gift box, available at TWG branches
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  Surprise him with a new message every morning -- right there on his coffee mug. FRED AND FRIENDS Mixed Messages Mug, available at Rustan's
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  Give him a fashionable accessory and gadget in one! This smartwatch boasts of more than 40 unique watch faces that can fit your style any day. Aside from giving instant notifications on incoming calls, texts, instant messages and emails, it's perfect for tracking fitness levels with a heart rate monitor sensor, a 6-Axis motion sensor, gyroscope and accelerometer to detect and track if a user is walking or is in motion, to monitor everything from the number of calories burned, to heart rate, climbing height, steps taken, and distance travelled. Works with both iOS and Android. Huawei Watch Classic, available at Zalora and at the Huawei Experience Shop
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  Make your Star-Wars-geek wife happy. LOUNGEFLY Star Wars Pencil Case in Black, available at Rustan's
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  The closest thing to a car that you can give him this Valentine's Day. FRED AND FRIENDS Tank Up Coffee Mug, availabe at Rustan's
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  Let her know she'll have your heart from now to infinity. YVEL natural sapphire neklace in yellow gold, available at Rustan's
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  How sweet it is! With whole roasted hazelnut, luxurious, creamy layers and delicate crisps, this is the perfect gift for the woman who loves chocolates -- and loves them big. Hershey's Kisses Deluxe box of 35, available at leading supermarkets
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  Get her ready for a kissing session! Dip into this deliciously sweet and perfectly pink scrub. Caster sugar, sea salt, and edible red hearts will polish and keep her lips kissable. The Kiss Lip Scrub, available at LUSH
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  Taking a bath together has never felt so good! Drop this blend of woody orris root powder and restorative rose absolute into the water and watch in wonder as seven rosebuds burst from the spellbinding pink heart as you breathe in Sicilian lemon oil, geranium and sensual jasmine. Tisty Tosty Special Edition Bath Bomb, available at LUSH
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  A woman can never have too many bags. Your lady is sure to bring this piece in a classic silhouette wherever she goes. Longchamp Splash Medium Tote from the Spring/Summer 2016 collection, available at Longchamp Greenbelt 5
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  Give the best love to your sweetest. Give "fancy dates" a whole new meaning as every purchase of the limited edition red metallic sleeve Toblerone gives you a chance to win an all-expense-paid romantic date in Switzerland! More details here. Toblerone Chocolates in limited-edition Valentine sleeves, available at leading supermarkets
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  Express your love with chocolates. This limited-edition Valentine packaging allows you to write a message on the carton sleeve, allowing you to give it your personal touch. The gesture is sure to melt hearts. Cadbury Chocolates in limited-edition Valentine sleeves, available at leading supermarkets

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Store details:

Beauty Bar
For a list of branches, click here

Fully Booked
Ground Floor, B6, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig

Huawei Experience Shop
New Cyberzone, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay

Human Nature
For a list of branches, click here

Longchamp
Ground Floor, Greenbelt 5, Legazpi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati

LUSH
Ground Floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati

National Bookstore
For a list of branches, click here

Rustan's Makati
Ayala Center, Ayala Avenue, Makati

The Body Shop
The SM Store Makati, Ayala Center, Makati

TWG
Ground Floor, Greenbelt 5, Legazpi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati

Photos by Mark Jesalva and Majoy Siason