In the Philippines, a growing underground surrogacy industry has emerged, driven largely by economic desperation. Young women, often facing dire financial situations, are renting their wombs to couples seeking to have children. This practice, while providing a solution for many couples, places these women in vulnerable positions, reflecting the sharp economic disparities present in society.
Despite the high demand for surrogacy, the practice remains taboo in the predominantly Catholic Philippines. There is significant stigma surrounding the concept of renting a womb, which complicates the lives of women who enter into these arrangements out of financial necessity. Moreover, the legal framework surrounding surrogacy is ambiguous, forcing clinics to operate in a gray area by forging documents to address questions of parentage.
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