A measure criminalizing child marriage was approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading on Monday, September 6. UNSPLASH With 196 affirmative votes, zero negative, and two abstentions, the Lower House approved House Bill No. 9943, or the proposed "Act Prohibiting the...
Vice President Leni Robredo has sounded off on several contentious issues that are usually brought up during election season. The 56-year-old official expressed her support for same-sex "unions" and offered precautionary measures and alternatives to abortion and divorce, saying these are more...
The House Committee on Revision of Laws conducted a virtual meeting Thursday, Sept. 2 to approve a bill that will legalize marriages solemnized under virtual proceedings. virtual marriage Chaired by Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla, the House panel unanimously adopted the substitute bill to...
Read the exclusive interview July 31, 2021 was the day they were supposed to get married. The couple, who met online through the Facebook platform, had been dating for four years and three months when COVID-19 took control of their love story. Thirty-two-year-old seafarer Ralph Waldo G....
Former Speaker and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a fierce advocate of divorce in the country, on Saturday, August 29 confirmed that his petition for annulment of his marriage to his estranged wife has been granted by a Makati City judge. Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez Alvarez posted the news of...
Talk about Mariel Rodriguez and Robin Padilla's marriage not being rosy as it was before come up once in a while. For whatever reason, fans just seem to love gossiping about it. Of late, there are talks that Mariel and Robin are not sleeping in the same bed anymore. It used to be that the couple...
His son is getting married—and having a baby! Time flies and before we know it, our kids are getting married already. Just like 44-year-old Eric Fructoso whose son Frederick is getting married and having a baby soon. In Eric's latest post, he shared a video via IGTV on the lessons he learned...
The House Committee on Women and Gender Equality has strongly endorsed for approval the bill making child marriages unlawful and penalizing persons, including parents, found guilty of facilitating or solemnizing illegal unions. Child marriage Authors of House Bill 9943 or the Anti-Child Marriage...
Actress Yam Concepcion recently dedicated a sweet social media post to the family of her husband, Miguel CuUnjieng. According to her, she will never forget the first time she met them. "I was so nervous," Yam related. "Looking back now, I can't help but sigh in complete relief and happiness because...
He clears the air regarding the public's assumptions Robin Padilla's interview by Ogie Diaz has sparked many conversations online and offline, even his wife Mariel Rodriguez was triggered by one of the most talked about lines—" Hindi ako naniniwala na merong lalake na makakatangi sa tukso (I...
Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica said even Jesus Christ will find a hard time complying with the requirements of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to solemnize marriages as their requirements were "discriminatory." Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)...
Read what he told his daughter Kylie Padilla and son-in-law Aljur Abrenica It has been months since fans and netizens have been wondering how Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica are doing. With so many posts and quotes with hidden meanings, these make their followers think twice about what's really...
