Gone are the days of “pikot” (forced marriage) and “kasunduan (marriages arranged by parents), where the bride and groom had no choice but to comply. Traditionally, however, even at this time, “ligawan” (dating) still exists. “Harana” (Serenade suitor) use to be part of this ritual, but today is usually love letters (or e-mails , flowers, chocolates or just dating! But when it officially became a couple? Decades ago, a girl [ Read More ]
