18. Balagtasan
▪ The suitor begins singing a
romantic song, and then the
courted lady responds by
singing, too.
TAGALOG REGION
19. Rooster Courtship
▪ The rooster is assigned
to be the "negotiator",
wherein the male
chicken is left to stay in
the home of the
courted to crow every
single morning for the
admired lady's family.
LUZON
21. Gestures and Actions
▪ Serenading with Tagalog love
songs accompanied by a guitar
▪ Doing household chores
▪ Pay respect to the woman’s
parents by saying “Mano po.”
BATANGAS
22. Taga-amo
▪ means “tamer”
▪ is a form of love potion
or charm
Palabas
▪ means “show or drama”
▪ The suitor pretends to
commit suicide
PANGASINAN
23. Ca-i-sing (Ifugaos)
Ebgan (Kalingas)
Pangis (Tingguians)
▪ A man and a woman are separated into
“houses.”
▪ The house for the males is called ato,
while the house for females is known as
the olog or agamang.
KALINGA
24. Pasaguli
▪ Love riddles
▪ To assess the sentiments of the
parents of both suitor and the woman
Pabalic / Pabalik
▪ is done to settle the price in a form of
dowry that will be received by the
woman from the courting man
PALAWAN
25. ▪ Balak (serenade)
▪ Love letters (sent through a
trusted friend or relative of the
woman)
▪ Presents (to the woman and her
relatives)
▪ Love potions
CEBU
26. Pangagad / Paninilbihan
▪ The suitor accomplishes
household and farm chores for
the family of the woman
(approximately 1 year before
they get married).
▪ Subok – a trial or test period for
the serving suitor
LEYTE
27. ▪ Palabas, sarakahan tupul, or
magpasumbahi
▪ A suitor would threaten to stab his
heart while in front of the courted
woman’s father.
▪ If the father of the woman refuses
to give her daughter’s hand, the
suitor is smitten by a knife.
TAUSUGS of MINDANAO
28. ▪ Send a knife or a spear as a gift to
the home of the courted woman for
inspection.
▪ Accepting the weapon is equivalent
to accepting the man’s romantic
intention and advances.
BAGOBOS of MINDANAO
35. 1. Standard Date – involves two people
2. Double Date – two couples go on a
date at the same time and place
3. Group Date – where any number of
couples can enjoy a date
TYPES OF DATING
37. 1. Strengthen the relationship
2. Spend quality time with each other
3. Observe the other person’s character
4. Know one another better
5. Know one’s strengths and
weaknesses
IMPORTANCE OF DATING
38. 6. Reveal any potential problems the
partners may have
7. Develop affection and respect for
each other
IMPORTANCE OF DATING
40. Engagement is a period of
agreement entered between two
people in love for them to be able
to know each other and their
families well enough to be sure
that they are ready and are suited
for life-long companionship.
ENGAGEMENT
48. 1. Good character
a. God-fearing
b. Responsible and honest
c. Hardworking and industrious
d. Respectful and compassionate
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
49. 2. Maturity
a. Handles relationship responsibly
b. Makes wise and well thought-out
decisions
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
50. 3. Fidelity
a. Makes the relationship lasting
b. Considers the relationship sacred
c. Sincere and true to promises
made to one’s partner
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
51. 4. Commitment
a. Makes peaceful and lasting
relationship
b. Dedicated in fulfilling
responsibilities
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
52. 5. Love
a. Strengthens the relationship with
the partner
b. Understands one’s partner
c. Endures till death
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
53. 6. Economic Readiness
a. Aims for a better future of the
family
b. Able to provide for the needs of
the family
c. Maintains stable job or business
that can support a family
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
54. 7. Physical Maturity
a. Has a healthy body
b. Accepts and is proud of partner’s
physical features
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
56. Fixed or arranged marriages is a union
between a groom and bride who are
selected by other parties rather than by
each other. The marriages are usually
fixed by the parents, grandparents, or
other older and respected relatives or
members of the community.
57. The following are some kinds of fixed marriages in the Philippines:
1. Pikot- This is a forced marriage or shotgun marriage wherein one gets married against his or her
free will. This is usually upon the command of the parents.
2. Buya - This is the parents' prearranged or preplanned future marriage of their child. The marrying
couple do not go through the usual dating and courting stages of a relationship. The parents or the
family sets the standards and guidelines of who marries their child. Wealthier families arrange for their
children to marry into a friend's family of similar status even as early as childhood.
3. Elope - This is when someone runs away secretly with a lover, especially with the intention of
getting married. This is done without the consent or knowledge of the parents.
4. Dowry - This is a process wherein the property of the parent is distributed to a daughter at her
marriage rather than at the holder's death (mortis causa). This process establishes and ensures conjugal
fund and assures support (endowment) in widowhood and eventually used to provide for the needs of
her sons and daughters.
59. Activity 2: Role Playing
To fully understand courtship, dating
and marriage, form a group and decide
on which to portray. Your group will be
given (15) minutes to prepare for the
presentation. Be guided by the scoring
rubric to be used in the presentation.