Update on Divorce Bill

Update on Divorce Bill

Approved on 2nd reading at the House of Representatives on May 15, 2024 When calendared for 3rd reading (could be as early as Monday, May 20, 2024), everything is mostly ceremonial and ministerial: when presented by the Majority Floor Leader, the bill will be passed,...
DIVORCE … Why Not?

DIVORCE … Why Not?

1. Divorce in the Philippines is not legal but it looks like there are more couples getting an annulment. Isn’t this enough reason to legalize divorce? The increasing numbers may be due to a greater awareness of this procedure than before. We get to know more about...
Current Status of the Divorce Bill

Current Status of the Divorce Bill

ALFI Vice President for Legislative Affairs, Atty. Joel Arzaga, discusses the status of the Divorce Bill in the Philippines at a seminar organized by the University of the Philippines Student Catholic Action (UPSCA) on October 18, 2023. Atty. Arzaga also talks about...