Love in Pop Culture
This celebrity couple, known for their roles in Goin' Bulilit, tied the knot in May 2024 after 11 years together.
Mika Dela Cruz and Nash Aguas
This is the term for a non-serious romantic relationship that lacks commitment.
Situationship
The country that started the tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day.
Japan
Before officially dating, Gen Z often goes through this phase where they get to know each other but haven’t made things official yet.
Talking stage
"Nasasaktan ako, oh baby
Sa tuwing nakikita ka..."
Halik
This long-running reality dating show has led to multiple marriages but even more breakups.
The Bachelor
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the five love languages include Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, and this final one.
Acts of Service
This American company is one of the biggest producers of Valentine’s Day greeting cards, founded in 1910.
Hallmark
When someone has traits that are positive and attractive in a relationship, Gen Z calls them this type of "flag."
Green flag
"Hinding-hindi na ako bibitaw
Ngayong ikaw na ang kasayaw"
Dilaw
In the 2014 film That Thing Called Tadhana, this actress delivered the iconic line, "Where do broken hearts go?
Angelica Panganiban
This "chemical of love," also known as the "cuddle hormone," is released during bonding moments like hugging and kissing.
Oxytocin
This annual event in the Philippines, where hundreds or even thousands of couples get married on Valentine’s Day, is known as a "mass wedding" sponsored by local governments.
Kasalang Bayan
Gen Z uses this slang word to describe someone’s ability to charm or flirt effortlessly.
Rizz
"Ako ang kasama, pero hanap mo siya..."
Paubaya
In 2024, these two former Pinoy Big Brother housemates confirmed their relationship, delighting fans.
Fumiya Sankai and Kate Alejandrino
In many cultures, this anniversary, also called the "paper anniversary," is considered an important milestone in a marriage.
First wedding anniversary
In Philippine traditional courtship, this is what you call a man who plays the guitar in front of the house of the woman he is courting.
Harana
When someone sends just enough flirty messages to keep another person interested without committing, they are doing this.
Breadcrumbing
"And you call me up again just to break me like a promise.."
All Too Well
This reality TV star shut down an entire stadium to propose to Kim Kardashian in 2013.
Kanye West
In South Korea, the 14th of every month is dedicated to a love-related holiday, but on April 14th, singles gather to eat this dish to "mourn" their single status.
Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles)
On Valentine’s Day 2004, this Philippine city broke a world record for the most couples kissing simultaneously.
Baguio City
Gen Z uses this playful term to describe someone who is overly optimistic or in denial about a crush liking them back.
Delulu
'Di ba nga ito ang 'yong gusto?
Kathang Isip