Health: Second Quarter

• Courtship is the period in a couple’s relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage.
• Courtship involves an establishment of an agreed relationship.
• Ilocos is known for serenading, which is called “TAPAT”, and is performed in front of the woman’s house.
• In the Tagalog Region, Balagtasan is a form of courtship where the suitor begins singing a romantic song, and then the courted lady responds by singing too.
• Bulacan is known for Naninilong, a form of serenading under the house.
• Love in a relationship means strengthening the relationship with the partner.
• Dedication in a relationship means fulfilling responsibilities.
• Being sincere and true to promises made to one's partner is a sign of commitment.
• Enduring in a relationship means staying together till death.
• Understanding one's partner is a sign of commitment.
• Considering the relationship as a sacred trust is a sign of commitment.
• Commitment in a relationship means making peaceful and lasting relationships.
• Batangas manifests their sincerity through gestures and actions, does household chores, and serenades with Tagalog songs.
• Pangasinan is known for Taga-amo, a form of love potion or charm.
• Palabas is a form of courtship in Pangasinan where the suitor pretends to commit suicide.
• Palawan is known for Pasaguli, a form of love riddles, and Assess the sentiments of the parents.
• Pabalic or Pabalik is a form of courtship in Palawan where the price is settled in the form of dowry.
• Factors to consider in choosing a lifetime partner include good character, God-fearing, responsible and honest, hardworking and industrious, respectful and compassionate, maturity, handles relationship responsibly, makes wise and well thought out decisions, and fidelity.
• Dating is a social activity which involves two or more people, assessing each other's suitability for a potential relationship.
• Group date allows any number of couples to enjoy a date.
• Standard date involves two people.
• Double date involves two couple's going on a date.
• The importance of courtship includes understanding one's interest, likes, dislikes, and limitations, deciding whether to be committed, determining what to expect in marriage, establishing respect, and developing understanding and acceptance.
• Engagement is a period of agreement entered between two people in love.
• Marriage is a legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, considered the most enjoyable human relationship, and the most significant event.
• The importance of dating includes strengthening the relationship, spending quality time with each other, observing the other person's character, knowing one's strengths and weaknesses, revealing any potential problems the partners may have, and developing affection and respect for each other.
• Courtship is a process to know a person better, understand one another, reveal one's interest, likes, dislikes, and limitations, decide whether to be committed, determine what to expect in marriage, establish respect, and develop understanding and acceptance.