C o u r t s h i p

Group 2
 C O U R T S H I P during courtship
a couple gets to know each
other and decides if their will be
an engagement.

is a period in a couple’s
relashipship which precedes
Is also a test of compatibility between
their engagement and marriage the two person

opportunity to know the background of

each other, including the family where
each one belong
 Different Traditional Practices
of Courtship in the Philippines

tagalog
ilocos region luzon
region

Rosster
Tapat Balagtasa
Courtship
Serenading(Harana) The suitor begins to The rooster is a
“to be in front of singing a romantic assigned to be the
womans house” song, and then the “negotiator” wherein
courted lady responds the male chicken is left
by singing too. to stay in the home of
the courted to crow
every morning for the
admired lady.
 DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL PRACTICES
OF COURTSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES

Bulacan Batangas Pangasinan

Gesture and Taga-amo

Naninilong Action means “tamer
is a form of love potion
At midnight, the suitor Serenading withtagalog
goes beneath the nipa love song
hut, a house that is doing house hold chores Palabas
elevated by bamboo play respect to the
poles woman parent by saying means “show or drama”
“serenading from the “mano po” the suitor pretends to
basement commit suicide
 Kalinga

Ca-i-sing(ifugaos) Cebu
Palawan
Edgan(kalingas)
Pangis(tingguians Balak(serenade)
Pasaguli love letters
a man a woman are love riddles presents
seperated into “houses” ro asses sentiments of the love potions
the house for the females is parents of both suuitor
known as olog or agamang and the woman
Pabalic/Pabalik
done to settle the price in
form of dowry that will be
received by the woman
from courting

DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL PRACTICES

OF COURTSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES
 Different Traditional Tausugs of Mindanao
Practices palabas, sarakahan tupul, or
of Courtship in the magpasumbahi
a suitor would threaten to stab his heart
Philippines while in front of the courted father
if the father refuses to give her
daugthers hand, the suitor is mitten by a
Leyte knife

Pangangad/paninilbihan Bagobos of
the suitor accomplishes household and
Mindanao
farm chores for the family of the woman
send a knife or spear as a gift to the
subok- a trial or test period for the
home of the courted woman for
serving suitor
inspection
accepting the weapon is equivalent to
accepting the man’s romantic intention
and advances
Courtship Practice
at the Age of
Technology
Courthship Pracrice at the Age of Technology
a suitor can court through the cellphones, the internet,
and social media
This courtship practice is alarming
you should becareful and responsible for everything you
post in social media
“think before you click”
Importance of undergoing
Courtship
1. It gives a person time to know better the character and
background of someone being considered as one's future lifetime
partner.
2. It gives time to understand one another and determine if you can
get along with minimal conflicts.
3. It reveals one's interests, likes and dislikes, limitations, and
aspirations in life.
4. It allows couples to decide whether they are ready to be
committed.
5. It allows couples to determine and focus on what to expect in
marriage.
 ·Dating is a social activity which involves
two or more people generally assessing

Dating each other's suitability for a potential

relationship.
·Dating can also be enjoyed as part of
an already active relationship.
·Dating is a form of courtship consisting
of social activities done by two people,
as partners in an intimate relationship
or as a spouse.
·Dating is an act of meeting and
engaging in some mutually agreed upon
social activity, together as a couple.
 p e s o f D A T I NG
T y

STANDARD
DOUBLE DATE GROUP DATE
DATE
involves two people two couples go on a date where any number of
at the same time and couples can enjoy a date
place
 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
6. Reveal any potential problems the
partners may have
Importance of Dating
7. Develop affection and respect for
each other
 i s k o f D a t i n g
R At times, dating even the people
you think you know maybe risky if
they are just pretending to be
trustworthy but really have bad
intentions.

1. Date rape
2. Use of illegal drugs
3. Early and unwanted pregnancy
4. Fall prey to thieves, robbers, What shall you do?
kidnappers, or other types of
It is important to be cautious and
criminals safeguard yourself to avoid mistakes
that you will regret later on
“
“True love is a process. True love
require Personal action .”
MARVIN ARSHTON