The Philippines House of Representatives approved a divorce bill (HB 9349) with limited grounds for absolute divorce.
The Philippines House of Representatives has approved a divorce bill (HB 9349) legalizing absolute divorce with limited grounds, including legal separation, psychological incapacity, sex reassignment surgery, and five years of separation. The bill requires a judicial process to ensure marriage is irrevocable and does not allow "quickie" or no-fault divorces. It now moves to the Senate for further deliberation.
May 22, 2024
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