LIST: Palentine activities you can do to show your homies love
Who says Valentine's Day should only be about celebrating romantic love?
If you don't have any dreamy excursions planned this February with your partner, you can always spend this time showing your appreciation to your close-knit group. You can always make Feb. 14 "Palentine's" or "Galentine's" day.
Here are some Palentine's activities you can do with your friends so they won't feel like they're being left out in your life. After all, friendship breakups can feel worse than romantic breakups.
Get a massage

Getting an invigorating massage with your friends is one way to wash away all the stress and troubles that you’ve been experiencing together.
Indulging yourself in this therapeutic activity can give way to much-needed relaxation and relief from muscle tensions. It also improves flexibility and circulation of the blood and may get rid of that stiff pain that’s been bugging you for some time now.
Moreover, you’ll get a chance to hit the pause button on your busy schedule and deepen your bond with your friends as you go on a self-care journey together.
You can take a visit to Mont Albo Massage Hut in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig for a spa experience like no other. You’ll be able to come out renewed and refreshed through their Hilot with Bentosa (P850) and Coffee Energizing Scrub (P850) services, which are ancient Filipino healing methods that use natural remedies like banana leaves, virgin coconut oil, and Batangas' Kapeng Barako specialty.
They also offer Express Massage for 10 minutes (P55), Thai-Shiatsu Massage for one hour (P320), Swedish Massage for one hour (P350), Easter Foot Massage for one hour (P400), and more.
Go on a food trip

If you aren’t able to fill the hole in your heart this Valentine’s, then you can surely make up for it by filling your stomach with a fun food trip with your besties.
There are lots of new restaurants in Manila where you can treat your friends with some good food. For instance, South Korea’s famous pizzeria, Eat Pizza, recently opened its first store in the Philippines at SM North Edsa.
The restaurant is a fan-favorite for its 10-inch-long rectangular pizza that’s perfect for single servings. You can choose from 10 delicious pizza flavors, ranging from classic flavors to slides with a Korean twist.
These include traditional pizzas like Aloha (P129), Pepperoni (P129), and Classic Cheese (P99). For those craving a taste of Korea, try the Beef Bulgogi (P179) for a classic meaty experience or spice things up with the Hot & Spicy Bulgogi (P179), Korean Sausage (P179), and Samgyeopsal (P179).
If you’re craving a taste of Japan, viral mochi brand Warabimochi Kamakura is now serving customers at Level 3 of SM Mega Fashion Hall.
Made with bracken starch, these delicate treats are paired with homemade kuromitsu, a black sugar syrup with a deep and rich flavor that compliments the natural taste of kinako (roasted soybean flour). They are available in Original (P480) and Matcha (P550) flavors.
Warabimochi Kamakura also has unique beverages infused with chewy warabimochi pieces, available in flavors such as Strawberry (P250), Coffee (P230), Lemonade (P230), and more.
Heal your inner child
If you really want to make the most out of your Palentine’s experience, you can take this chance to heal your inner child and partake in some activities that can bring you and your friends back to the good old days.
One place that can have you squealing like a kid again is Boogie Bounce, the biggest arcade-themed inflatable playground in the Philippines. Situated at Blue Bay Walk in Pasay City. This play park boasts a variety of inflatables that are guaranteed to have you jumping with joy—literally!
Some of the things you can do are racing with your friends in the bouncy obstacle course, make your own smoothie in the Pedal & Blend Station, compete in the bouncy arcades, let loose in the Pacman and Donkey Kong-inspired play areas, and more.
You can get a three-hour pass for P599 per person.
Have a movie night
Sometimes, it’s best to just pop in a good movie and have a simple movie night with your closest pals.
While there are a lot of genres to choose from, you may want to stick to the classic buddy movies that highlight the importance of friendships so that you and your friends can truly feel the essence of Palentine’s.
Some films that you could watch are Tag, Luca, Horrible Bosses, Bridesmaids, 3 Idiots, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Little Prince, and Wicked Part One.
If you’re the one hosting the movie night, make sure to make the area cozy by preparing lots of comfy pillows and yummy snacks.
Take some pictures

You can’t have a get-together with your friend group without remembering the moment through some pictures—but we’re not talking about just any old groufie.
With the rise of self-portrait photography as of late, it’s time to put a little more effort and creativity into your shots by renting out some self-shoot studios.
One place you can try is Life4cuts, a premier Korean-inspired photo booth studio where you can take fun pictures of you and your friends using advanced machines while donning playful wigs, quirky sunglasses, and other whimsical accessories. The service is priced at P200 for two copies of four photos.
Another place you can go to is Sip & Create, a self-shoot studio that also doubles as a cafe. For as low as P299, you can avail of their “Solo Special” where you can take pictures for 15 minutes and get two photo strips and four wallet-sized pictures.
If you have company, you can get their “Dynamic Duo” for P499 which is good for two people, their “Circle of Friends” for P899 which is good for up to six people, or their “Family Fiesta” for P1,299 which is good for up to eight people. The sessions last for 20, 45, and 60 minutes, respectively.
If all that photo-taking has got you thirsty, you can order their hot and iced coffee (P79 to P109), frappes (P119 to P139), matcha drinks (P109 to P159), fruit sodas (P79), or their fruit drinks (P69). You can also pair these with french fries (P79), cheese sticks (P155), meaty spaghetti (P119), and more.