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The “current policy” on foreign divorce mirrors a colonial mentality as it is only applicable to Filipinos who married foreigners, a former law school dean said.

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A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce.

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Ang akong friend naminyo sa Japan apan nag divorced na sila sa iyang Hapon nga bana last year.

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The Solicitor General, while defending the government's stance on divorce, acknowledged the need for Congress to reevaluate the country’s existing marriage laws.

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President Marcos will study the bills seeking to legalize divorce, prohibit political dynasties and regulate minors’ internet use, Malacañang said yesterday, as lawmakers filed their priority measures during the first week of the 20th Congress.

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Alam mo, Salve A., mukhang malabo nang magkabalikan pa ang (dating) celebrity couple dahil nakapag-file na umano ng divorce ang babae sa ibang bansa.

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In seeking local recognition of divorce granted by a foreign court, all that the Filipino petitioner needs to prove is the divorce law of the country where the divorce was obtained – not the law of the foreign spouse’s nationality, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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Pope Francis, in one of his final forewords, urged young couples to embrace thorough marriage preparation and commit themselves to enduring love.

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The “current policy” on foreign divorce mirrors a colonial mentality as it is only applicable to Filipinos who married foreigners, a former law school dean said.

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Ang akong friend naminyo sa Japan apan nag divorced na sila sa iyang Hapon nga bana last year.

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The Solicitor General, while defending the government's stance on divorce, acknowledged the need for Congress to reevaluate the country’s existing marriage laws.

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President Marcos will study the bills seeking to legalize divorce, prohibit political dynasties and regulate minors’ internet use, Malacañang said yesterday, as lawmakers filed their priority measures during the first week of the 20th Congress.

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Alam mo, Salve A., mukhang malabo nang magkabalikan pa ang (dating) celebrity couple dahil nakapag-file na umano ng divorce ang babae sa ibang bansa.

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In seeking local recognition of divorce granted by a foreign court, all that the Filipino petitioner needs to prove is the divorce law of the country where the divorce was obtained – not the law of the foreign spouse’s nationality, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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Pope Francis, in one of his final forewords, urged young couples to embrace thorough marriage preparation and commit themselves to enduring love.

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