Why Is Divorce Still Illegal In Philippines? What Are Filipi

Divorce was allowed in the Philippines before the Spanish rule in the 16th Century. Last week, a Bill legalising divorce was passed in the lower house. It will reach the Senate in August. Conservative lawmakers and Catholics, which comprise around 78% of the Philippines population continue to oppose the Bill

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