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Divorce was allowed in the Philippines before the Spanish rule in the 16th Century. Last week, a Bill legalising divorce was passed in the lower house. It will reach the Senate in August. Conservative lawmakers and Catholics, which comprise around 78% of the Philippines population continue to oppose the 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.

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With the strong influence of the Catholic Church, divorce is illegal in the Philippines and the only way to dissolve a marriage is through annulment.

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to legalize absolute divorce.

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The validity of marriage and the unity of the family are enshrined in our Constitution and statutory laws.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on final reading the proposed measure on absolute divorce.

Under the measure, there are "limited and reasonable grounds for divorce and a petition will have to undergo judicial scrutiny in order to prevent abuse and collusion of the parties, which is penalized," Lagman said.

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.