EXPLAINER: The Catholic Church in Cebu’s campaign against divorce

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This Saturday, July 27, the Roman Catholic Church here will organize a rally opposing the passage of the divorce bill. Hundreds of devotees are expected to attend the event, which will be led…

In Cebu, 122k sign Catholic church campaign vs divorce

Philippine News Agency 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Cebu has so far gathered 122,000 signatures from those who oppose the passage of the divorce bill. In a press conference on Saturday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said the Roman…

Shannen Doherty finalized divorce hours before death

Associated Press 07/19/2024

LOS ANGELES — Shannen Doherty finalized her split with husband, Kurt Iswarienko, just hours before her death at age 53, and she was granted a rare posthumous divorce two days later. Doherty, the star of “Beverly Hills,…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Palma urges Catholics in Cebu to oppose divorce bill

CDN Digital 07/01/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, July 1, 2024. Palma urges Catholics in Cebu to oppose divorce bill Cebu Archbishop Jose…

Lagman on divorce: It doesn’t infringe on Catholic Church doctrine

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 07/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker said on Sunday that the absolute divorce bill “does not violate religious doctrines.” Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said this as the House of Representatives passed the bill on the third and final…

Janice de Belen: Walay divorce? ‘Criminalize infidelity’

CDN Digital 06/24/2024

Si Janice de Belen nipalakbit sa posibilidad nga ilegalize ang divorce sa Pilipinas — nga nagpadayon nga topic sa mga mainit nga debate — samtang nidayag sa iyang tawag nga “criminalize infidelity.” Sa iyang X (kanhi Twitter)…

50% OKs divorce for ‘irreconcilably separated’ couples – SWS

Adrian Parungao 06/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fifty percent of Filipino adults nationwide think that divorce should be an option for couples who are “irreconcilably separated,” the March 2024 Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed. The same data from SWS indicated…

Maxene Magalona on divorce: ‘Letting go is medicine for the soul’

Immae Lachica 05/30/2024

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…

Why the Philippines needs divorce, according to Cebu lawyers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Divorce does not weaken a marriage, nor will it violate the sanctity of such union. This was the statement from several lawyers in Cebu who backed the passage of the Divorce Bill (House…

Divorce and annulment in the Philippines: An explainer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – On top of investigations relating to Chinese offshore gambling operations, all eyes are on the Senate for another and equally important matter – the divorce bill. If enacted, it will effectively reinstate the…

Forwarding of divorce bill to Senate deferred

ia Subingsubing, Tina G. Santos 05/29/2024

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…

Natalie Portman divorces French husband after 11 years of marriage

Agence France Presse 03/09/2024

LOS ANGELES—Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, a source close to the Oscar-winning actress told AFP on Friday, March 8. The “Black Swan” star filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin…

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