Divorce, death penalty bills not a priority for Senate – Escudero

Charie Abarca 07/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will not prioritize the divorce and death penalty bills. Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed this after the upper chamber opened the third regular session of the 19th Congress on Monday ahead of President…

Palma urges Catholics in Cebu to oppose divorce bill

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has called on devotees here not to support the divorce bill that seeks to reinstate the absolute dissolution of marriage in the Philippines. In a letter, Palma said divorce…

House-approved divorce bill transmitted to Senate, says Lagman

Faith Argosino 06/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The absolute divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on the third and final reading last May 22, has been transmitted to the Senate, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Wednesday. In…

When do you say ‘I do’?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Saying “I do” indicates your acceptance of your partner to be part of your life in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. These three words make a huge difference the moment…

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…

Laity opposes divorce bill: It negates divine command

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/29/2024

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…

House slammed by CBCP for divorce bill OK

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 05/23/2024

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…

Divorce bill okayed by House: ‘It’s not a monster’

Krixia Subingsubing - Reporter / @KrixiasINQ 05/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The bill allowing absolute divorce in the country has been approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Wednesday in a 120-9 vote for 129 Representatives, who voted. The bill…

House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate

05/19/2024

The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second…

Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate

Maila Ager 02/21/2024

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…

‘2023 na, wala pa ring divorce’: Three senators push for divorce bill passage

Maila Ager 04/18/2023

MANILA,  Philippines — Three senators on Tuesday made an impassioned plea, urging for a fair consideration of the proposed divorce law as several measures remain pending in the Senate. Senator Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate committee…

Padilla says proposed divorce bill to protect families: ‘Wala tayong sinisirang pamilya’

Daniza Fernandez - Reporter / @DFernandezINQ 07/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla said his proposed divorce bill aims to protect families from failed marriages. Legalizing divorce is among the top 10 priority bills that the neophyte senator filed for the 19th Congress. READ: Divorce,…

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