It is common to see a man showing off by sending love letters and love poems, singing romantic songs, and buying gifts for a woman. The parents are also seen as part of the courtship practice, as their approval is commonly needed before courtship may begin or before the woman gives the man an answer to his advances.

What is the traditional courtship practices of Cebu?

a man can show his sincerity and love by making love letters or poem for the woman. These letters will be sent through a trusted friend or any relative of the woman being courted. Serenading a girl is the most common to us, Filipinos. In Cebu harana is called balak.