As Cupid's arrows flew left and right on Valentine's Day 2024, a different side of this love bubble shows single ladies fearlessly flying solo.
Embracing self-love, independence, and the beauty of living life with no strings attached, these single Pinay celebrities prove that you do not need a date on the most romantic day of the year.
BEA ALONZO
It has only been days since Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo confirmed news about calling off her engagement to fellow actor Dominic Roque, but she is already making peace with singlehood.
Bea took to Instagram to show her cozy celebration by sharing "today's snaps."
In the post, she's seen snuggling up with her dog, eating chocolate, and watching the Disney's Brave— particularly the scene where Princess Merida got her mother's blessing to defy age-old traditions of needing to find a husband.
Read: Bea Alonzo, Dominic Roque's most memorable trips abroad
Kim Chiu
It's Showtime mainstay host Kim Chiu projected self-love at its finest, as she reminds her followers that "the most important relationship in your life is with yourself."
Uploading an Instagram reel about nourishing her mind, body, and soul, she wrote in her caption: "How I spent Valentine’s this year: I woke up early and did a fasted cardio, hustled at work, and then spent some much needed me time at home.
"I stayed away from social media and unnecessary noise, just embracing the peace and quiet by myself."
Read: Kim Chiu on failed relationships: "Wala akong pinagsisihan."
Sarah Lahbati
After a tumultuous 2023 and her implied separation from husband Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati, Sarah seems to be headed the right direction this 2024.
Entering the new year with a new house, new car, and a new acting project, Sarah feels more than blessed to tackle this new phase of her life.
Unlike her Valentine's Day date last year, she celebrated today's occasion with her kids Zion and Kai instead, and did not forget to greet her fans a "happy love day."
Read: Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati's most memorable trips abroad
Kathryn Bernardo
Ex-couple Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla of love team KathNiel broke the internet on November 30, 2023, in what's now dubbed the most shocking split of Philippine showbiz of the year.
Since then, Kathryn has been showing glimpses of her single life after 11 years of being the other half of the phenomenal KathNiel.
According to her Instagram stories, she and her friends entered the wee hours of St. Valentine's special day by eating sushi and drinking sake.
Read: Kathryn Bernardo joins Anne Curtis as Filipino celebs with 20M Instagram followers
Kyline Alcantara
Sparkle artist Kyline Alcantara joined the ranks of single ladies this Valentine's Day after her rumored split with Mavy Legaspi late last year.
Along with Sarah, she has been actively picking up a new hobby in the form of tennis, and becoming more consistent about uploading song covers.
For hearts' day, she treated fans to a soulful version of ABBA's Mamma Mia, just a few hours after getting a new haircut.
Read: Carmina Villarroel to son Mavy Legaspi: “Tatay and I are just happy that you're back.”
Miles Ocampo
Still healing from her two-year relationship with Elijah Canlas which ended mid-2023, Miles Ocampo is spending today's occasion at the Eat Bulaga! studio.
She also took some time to share a social-media post highlighting food as the best partner for every celebration, captioning it with: "Celebration of love, not just today but should be everyday. And pag may celebration, may foodtrip na kasama for sure!"
Adding sweetness to her day, Miles received thoughtful gifts of flowers and notes from her devoted fanclub, the MilesyNatics.
Read: Singles Again: Kathryn Bernardo, Miles Ocampo, and Sarah Lahbati bond at Maja's gender reveal party
Pokwang
What better way to spend Valentine's Day extravagantly than to literally spend a fortune?
Mamang Pokwang, now separated from her ex-partner Lee O'Brian, stands as proof that nothing beats indulging in life's greatest treasures for "me, myself, and I."
In an Instagram story, she revealed: "Happy Valentine's Day [heart emoji] gift ko sa sarili ko bumili ako ng isla sa Sipalay!! [heart emoji]"
Read: Pokwang on ex-partner Lee O’Brian: “Anim na taon ko na pala siya palamunin.”
Kylie Verzosa
Beauty queen-actress, and, just recently, a start-up entrepreneur, Kylie Verzosa has never lost her passion for traveling even after her breakup with former live-in partner Jake Cuenca in 2022.
Embarking on a jet-setting adventure to Courchevel, Rhonee-Alpes in France this year, Kylie enjoyed the company of friends over wine and French festivities.
Was she with her rumored beau?
But whether he is part of the trip or not, Kylie deserved a break.
Two weeks ago, she launched her shapewear brand Solá, which is a Latin word for a woman who can stand on her own.
Read: Kylie Verzosa gets candid about spending habits and how she manages own money
SUNSHINE CRUZ
Almost two years since calling it quits with Macky Mathay in 2022, Sunshine Cruz has been living the single life to the fullest.
Surrounded by love from her family and closest celebrity friends, there's not a day she can't equate to Valentine's Day.
This year, she received gifts from her "Tres Marias," a.k.a. her daughters Angelina Cruz, Sam Cruz, and Chesca Montano.
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