Silent Victims: Abused Live-In Partners in the Philippine Divorce Discourse

Divorce and Cohabitation

Amidst the debate over whether the Philippines should allow divorce, one crucial aspect of committed partnerships seems to be overlooked: cohabitation or “pagsasama nang walang kasal.” The discussion on grounds for divorce should not overshadow the imperative of safeguarding partners in cohabitation relationships. In the Philippines, two forms of cohabitation (aka Live-In partnership) have long … Read more