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Dangwa flower vendors lament lower sales due to upcoming polls
Dangwa flower vendors lament lower sales due to upcoming polls
Agatha Gregorio,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 11, 2025 05:42 PM PHT
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Updated May 11, 2025 06:12 PM PHT
A large variety of flowers in different floral arrangements are sold by vendors at varying prices at the Dangwa Flower Market in Manila on February 10, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
A large variety of flowers in different floral arrangements are sold by vendors at varying prices at the Dangwa Flower Market in Manila on February 10, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — Some vendors at Dangwa Flower Market in Manila said sales this Mother’s Day were lower compared to previous years due to its closeness to election day on May 12, Monday.
MANILA — Some vendors at Dangwa Flower Market in Manila said sales this Mother’s Day were lower compared to previous years due to its closeness to election day on May 12, Monday.
People who would normally buy at the market could have already travelled to their provinces for the polls, noted Morena Canarejo, a vendor at Dangwa for over a decade now.
People who would normally buy at the market could have already travelled to their provinces for the polls, noted Morena Canarejo, a vendor at Dangwa for over a decade now.
“Medyo mahina kasi nag-uuwian na yata ‘yung mga tao sa probinsya para sa eleksiyon. Kahapon, medyo maraming tao. Pero kanina, nung ‘di pa masyado mainit, medyo marami-rami,” Canarejo said on Sunday morning.
“Medyo mahina kasi nag-uuwian na yata ‘yung mga tao sa probinsya para sa eleksiyon. Kahapon, medyo maraming tao. Pero kanina, nung ‘di pa masyado mainit, medyo marami-rami,” Canarejo said on Sunday morning.
Joseph Abayon, a florist, was ready for some flowers to be left over from the day due to the low turnout. Abayon said this was unlike the situation in 2024 when flowers easily sold out.
Joseph Abayon, a florist, was ready for some flowers to be left over from the day due to the low turnout. Abayon said this was unlike the situation in 2024 when flowers easily sold out.
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“Kasi sa umaga pa lang mapapansin mo na po ‘yung customer kung, ramdam mo na kaagad kung may mga tao na bibili dahil dagsaan po ‘yung tao doon sa labas once na alam mong maraming customer,” Abayon said.
“Kasi sa umaga pa lang mapapansin mo na po ‘yung customer kung, ramdam mo na kaagad kung may mga tao na bibili dahil dagsaan po ‘yung tao doon sa labas once na alam mong maraming customer,” Abayon said.
Despite the lower demand, buyers noticed Mother’s Day prices of some flowers were double or even triple what they were on normal days.
Despite the lower demand, buyers noticed Mother’s Day prices of some flowers were double or even triple what they were on normal days.
“‘Pag walang occasion, mura siya talaga. Pero ‘pag may occasion, medyo nagti-triple yung presyo niya,” said Eva Estrella, a Dangwa Flower Market regular.
“‘Pag walang occasion, mura siya talaga. Pero ‘pag may occasion, medyo nagti-triple yung presyo niya,” said Eva Estrella, a Dangwa Flower Market regular.
Estrella paid P1,500 for a flower arrangement that she said was only P500 in previous weeks.
Estrella paid P1,500 for a flower arrangement that she said was only P500 in previous weeks.
But Canarejo said compared to Valentine’s Day, the prices of their products were lower. At her stall, 12 roses cost P800 on May 11, almost half of the Valentine’s Day price of P1,500.
But Canarejo said compared to Valentine’s Day, the prices of their products were lower. At her stall, 12 roses cost P800 on May 11, almost half of the Valentine’s Day price of P1,500.
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Some vendors noted roses are their most popular product for Mother’s Day.
Some vendors noted roses are their most popular product for Mother’s Day.
At some stalls, a dozen roses can cost around P600 to P1,000.
At some stalls, a dozen roses can cost around P600 to P1,000.
STORIES BEHIND MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS
For some buyers, the vibrant blooms are not just gifts to give thanks, but tributes to remember lost loved ones.
For some buyers, the vibrant blooms are not just gifts to give thanks, but tributes to remember lost loved ones.
Estrella has visited and bought from Dangwa Flower Market weekly since her grandmother’s death in October 2024.
Estrella has visited and bought from Dangwa Flower Market weekly since her grandmother’s death in October 2024.
And before celebrating Mother’s Day with her four kids for lunch, she made sure to pick up a basket of flowers for offering to her grandmother.
And before celebrating Mother’s Day with her four kids for lunch, she made sure to pick up a basket of flowers for offering to her grandmother.
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“‘Yun din ‘yung request ng tita ko na nasa Japan— ‘yung anak niya, na every week, magdadala ako ng flowers. Ang nagpalaki talaga sa amin, ‘yung grandma namin. Kaya ngayon, kahit wala siya, na-ano pa rin namin. Hindi namin siya nakakalimutan dalhan ng bulaklak sa puntod,” Estrella said, adding her mother was often at work, which was why her grandmother mostly raised the children.
“‘Yun din ‘yung request ng tita ko na nasa Japan— ‘yung anak niya, na every week, magdadala ako ng flowers. Ang nagpalaki talaga sa amin, ‘yung grandma namin. Kaya ngayon, kahit wala siya, na-ano pa rin namin. Hindi namin siya nakakalimutan dalhan ng bulaklak sa puntod,” Estrella said, adding her mother was often at work, which was why her grandmother mostly raised the children.
For Katrina Angcoy, another buyer at the Manila market, buying flowers is a way of showing appreciation to her mother who did not let distance sever their relationship.
For Katrina Angcoy, another buyer at the Manila market, buying flowers is a way of showing appreciation to her mother who did not let distance sever their relationship.
Angcoy no longer lives with her mother, but the latter still finds time to visit often.
Angcoy no longer lives with her mother, but the latter still finds time to visit often.
“Ako kasi, hindi na po sa amin tumitira—kumbaga sa ate ko kasi mayroon na rin kami niyang ate ko, pero mas malapit kasi ‘yung workplace ko doon sa ate ko. Pero parang para sa akin kasi, si Mama, kumbaga, kahit hindi kami magkasama, lagi siyang pumupunta sa bahay ng ate ko. Ito ‘yung pambawi,” Angcoy said with a laugh.
“Ako kasi, hindi na po sa amin tumitira—kumbaga sa ate ko kasi mayroon na rin kami niyang ate ko, pero mas malapit kasi ‘yung workplace ko doon sa ate ko. Pero parang para sa akin kasi, si Mama, kumbaga, kahit hindi kami magkasama, lagi siyang pumupunta sa bahay ng ate ko. Ito ‘yung pambawi,” Angcoy said with a laugh.
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