Philippines

Why does the Philippines need to consider divorce law? My mom's friend was intoxicated with a date rape drug from a soda her "friend" gave her. The next thing she knew, she was sobbing while marching along the aisle, forced to marry the guy…
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Students getting involved in politics isn't news in the Philippines. Student protesters, who call themselves activists, allegedly fighting for the rights of their fellow men and standing for those who do not have a voice - at least that is…
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How much are you willing to spend to earn your professional title? The normal answer would be: it depends. We know, as professionals, we do not have much choice, do we? But especially in the Philippines, the corruption of professional…
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Getting sick in the Philippines is a nightmare. Not only because you do not feel well but because you have to pay for it. It would have been bearable if the cost of medications and treatment is affordable and if you are doing it short-term,…
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Depression has long been an issue anywhere in the world and many have recognized how destabilizing it can be. Hence, there have been clinics that cater to the needs of people who think they might be undergoing emotional distress. Studies…
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"I am a solo parent. How do I help my kids?" - We could all, at one point, facing this question. What are the rights concerning illegitimate children and child support in the Philippines and what options do single parents have?
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In January 2013, former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III signed into law the Domestic Workers Act (RA 10361) or the Kasambahay Law that aimed to further protect the safety and benefits of a kasambahay or a domestic worker.
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The Philippines is a nation sitting on the edge of Southeast Asia, consisting of 7,641 islands scattered across 300,000 square kilometers. Remarkably, the country is undergoing a transition from a largely agricultural market to a service…
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If there is any time in our recent history when terrorism is at bloom, it could be today — or maybe this is due to the international awareness brought by the world wide web that allows us to see global panic.
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