Absolute divorce will become law, Lagman vows
The absolute divorce bill will be signed into law regardless of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III’s opposition and the May 2025 midterm elections, according to the measure’s principal author, Rep. Edcel Lagman......»»
Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
Free annulment proposed if absolute divorce bill fails
Annulment should be made free of charge if the absolute divorce bill faces rough sailing at the Senate, Rep. Janette Garin said yesterday......»»
LEGAL RIPPLES: “It’s not Amendment, it’s Revision Stupid!”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Last January 6, 2024, Liberal Party President Edcel Lagman, Representative of the 1st district of Albay, issued a press statement on Charter Change via People’s Initiative launched by Congressmen from the supermajority coalition using People’s Initiative as a mode of amending the Constitution. Lagman raised among others, three basic questions: who […].....»»
May divorce na para sa mayayaman
Mainit na isyu ngayon ang ipinapanukalang divorce law. Sa buong mundo, bukod sa Vatican City na isang Romano Katolikong theocracy at natural na ‘di magkakaroon ng divorce, tayo na lang ang walang ganitong uri ng batas. The post May divorce na para sa mayayaman first appeared on Abante......»»
Forwarding of divorce bill to Senate deferred
MANILA, Philippines — The transmission of the absolute divorce bill from the House of Representatives to the Senate has been deferred pending questions about the final vote count when the lower chamber passed it on third and final reading on May 22. In a message to the Inquirer on Tuesday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco.....»»
Women workers support divorce bill
Women workers yesterday expressed support for the immediate passage of the absolute divorce bill, saying it would protect women and families from abuse......»»
House slammed by CBCP for divorce bill OK
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives was lambasted Thursday by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for the former’s approval of absolute divorce in the country. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP spokesperson claimed in a message to inquirer.net that “It’s a betrayal of their constitutional mandate to uphold marriage and the family.” He added.....»»
Laity opposes divorce bill: It negates divine command
CEBU CITY, Philippines —“The divorce law negates the divine command that no man should separate what God has joined together. Here, man puts himself above God.” This is a portion of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s Commission on Laity’s statement regarding the passing of the divorce bill, which was recently approved on third and final reading.....»»
Another divisive bill
Avery controversial proposed law to allow absolute divorce in the Philippines went through voting on third and final reading a few hours before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last May 22......»»
Garin pinalagan hokus pokus sa divorce bill
Nanindigan si Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin na walang dayaan sa paglusot ng divorce bill sa Kamara de Representantes. The post Garin pinalagan hokus pokus sa divorce bill first appeared on Abante......»»
Senate report on divorce bill gains support from senators
Sen. Loren Legarda on Thursday expressed openness to legalize divorce after signing the committee report of the Senate version of the divorce bill......»»
Maxene Magalona on divorce: ‘Letting go is medicine for the soul’
CEBU CITY, Philippines— “We deserve divorce.” Maxene Magalona shared a short but powerful line in her lengthy Instagram post about the hotly debated divorce bill. The online discussions have sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting the bill and others strongly opposing it. Today, actress and yoga instructor Maxene expressed her stance. She began her post.....»»
Senado biyak sa divorce bill
Magiging mainit ang talakayan sa panukalang legalisasyon ng divorce sa Pilipinas dahil hati ang posisyon ng mga miyembro ng Senado. The post Senado biyak sa divorce bill first appeared on Abante......»»
Divorce bill gets final House nod
A divided House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading the absolute divorce bill that in nearly four decades only reached plenary debates in the halls of Congress......»»
Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»
[Judgment Call] That messy conversation about divorce
We are committed to presenting the broadest views about the possible enactment of a divorce law in the Philippines .....»»
From the Newsrooms: May 26 to June 1, 2024
NOT SURPRISING at all that the current issue of divorce has sparked yet another level of polarization reflected in the commentary expressed mostly in social media. The country with a predominant population identified as Roman Catholic is one of two states in the world without a divorce law, the other one being the Vatican.Just weeks after the House of Representatives passed the Absolute Divorce Bill on May 22, m.....»»
From the Newsrooms: May 26 to June 1, 2024
NOT SURPRISING at all that the current issue of divorce has sparked yet another level of polarization reflected in the commentary expressed mostly in social media. The country with a predominant population identified as Roman Catholic is one of two states in the world without a divorce law, the other one being the Vatican.Just weeks after the House of Representatives passed the Absolute Divorce Bill on May 22, m.....»»
Lagman says ‘war’ on 1987 Constitution underway after Senate changes tune on Cha-cha
Both chambers of Congress’ newfound unity in pushing to liberalize the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is tantamount to declaring a “war” on the Charter, an opposition lawmaker said......»»
Divorce bill reaches House plenary
The divorce bill that Catholic bishops have vigorously opposed for decades has now reached the plenary level of the House of Representatives, where debates will begin......»»