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Philippines
Country Intelligence Summary
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Sept. 24, 2026
Top Motives and Outcomes in Philippines
Top Motives
- Desire for new relationship — 3 case(s)
- Escape marriage — 2 case(s)
- Jealousy — 2 case(s)
- Revenge — 1 case(s)
- Control/domination — 1 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Relationship ended — 4 case(s)
- Divorce filed — 2 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 2 case(s)
- Engagement ended — 2 case(s)
- Separation — 1 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Philippines
2 case(s)
Cases in Philippines: Motive — Jealousy
Monica Augustavia and Nino Pilan Murdered by Don Benonte and Rizwan Arlanga, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Monica Augustavia, originally from Indonesia, moved to the Philippines with her family. After her mother's murder and her father's imprisonment, Monica was left in the Philippines. She developed a forbidden romantic relationship with her stepmother's …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Mandaluyong | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Nov. 27, 2022
View DetailsCheryl Estoya's Struggle for Divorce in the, Manila, Philippines
The Philippines has long prohibited divorce, except for a brief period under U.S. rule. Currently, couples can only legally separate or seek annulment under very limited grounds, excluding abuse or neglect. Public opinion is divided …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Manila | Incident Type: Non-Murder | Date: None
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