For the health of its families, the Philippines needs a divorce law
AJ Alfafara is co-founder of the Divorce Pilipinas Coalition.
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Philippines’ first sexologist faces uphill task after ban against her ‘prurient’ TV show
The classification board took issue with the programme’s September 6 episode, accusing show participants of discussing explicit themes such as sexual experiences and fantasies, as well as using “inappropriate language” in talking about masturbation, anal sex and oral sex.
In the Philippines, Marcos Jnr ‘rebrands’ family name as he charts ‘progressive’ path
For the first time in 38 years, Filipinos will not officially celebrate the anniversary of the “People Power Revolution” on February 25 after it was removed as a public holiday, a move critics say is part of a larger strategy to distance the Philippines from the dark legacy of former president Ferdinand Marcos Snr.
Gashapon capsule toy shop in Manila has fans flocking
MANILA -- Since opening in Manila last November, Bandai's official store selling Gashapon capsule toys continues abuzz with fans, as the concept opens a novel avenue for extending Japan's soft power through content.
China’s stealth military device, Singapore’s grant for Taylor Swift, Hong Kong talent scheme earners: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
A team of scientists and engineers in China claim to have developed a new-generation plasma stealth device that can make almost any military aircraft vanish from a radar screen.
Philippine Maoist rebels dismiss Manila’s goal of ending insurgency by 2025, say they are ready to keep fighting
Rebel leaders say the insurgency is growing stronger, contrary to the government’s claims.
Philippine Coast Guard calls China's incursion claim 'inaccurate'
MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday rebutted claims by China that a Philippine fisheries vessel "illegally intruded" into Beijing's waters.