More Filipino women have chosen a live-in arrangement than get married, a survey in 2022 by the Commission on Population ...

Love and commitment in the Philippines takes on a new form, prioritizing practicality, emotional well-being, and financial stability over traditional expectations ...

More Filipino women have chosen a live-in arrangement than get married ... (We also committed to one another. Just like a marriage, you also commit yourselves but without the church’s blessing.) But ...

In a country where marriage—deeply embedded in religion and tradition—has long been regarded as the foundation of a committed relationship, a significant shift is taking place.