Rep. Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list group told the religious sector that there is a need for marriage law reforms in the country.
Acidre, during the 31st National Convention of the Canon Law Society of the Philippines (CLSP) held from February 24 to 27, pushed for the passage of House Bill 10970, a measure that seeks to expand the grounds for marriage nullity and legal separation, streamline judicial proceedings, and recognize church declarations of nullity in civil courts.
The annual CLSP convention, which gathered experts in both civil and ecclesiastical law, carried the theme “The Church and The State: Distinct but not Separate.”
Acidre emphasized that existing laws on marriage nullity remain restrictive, leaving many Filipinos unable to seek legal remedies despite being in invalid unions.
“Many Filipinos remain trapped in invalid marriages because current laws are too restrictive,” he said.
“House Bill No. 10970 expands the grounds for nullity, making justice accessible while protecting the sanctity of marriage,” he added.
