RED FOR those in love, black for the brokenhearted or taken for granted. Several local government units (LGUs) and regional offices of national agencies around the country are not requiring officers and workers to wear their uniforms today in observance of St. Valentine’s Day, traditionally celebrated as a day for romantic love. Instead, memorandums have been issued encouraging employees to follow a color-coded dress guide to indicate their “status.” In Naga City — where those who would be wearing yellow means they have been “waiting since birth” — Mayor John G. Bongat’s directive says it is all “For information, guidance, and fun.” The Bureau of Fire Protection-Region 9 (BFP-9) office, on the other hand — where yellow means “It’s Complicated” — said a “dress down” day gives an opportunity for “showing off your personality while maintaining (a) professional look.” The dress code is by no means required and there are no penalties. But as the BFP-9 memo says: “All are enjoined to participate and stay in love this Valentine’s Day.”

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