Lagman on divorce: It doesn’t infringe on Catholic Church doctrine

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker said on Sunday that the absolute divorce bill “does not violate religious doctrines.” Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said this as the House of Representatives passed the bill on the third and final reading last March 22. “By not prohibiting absolute divorce” the 1987 Constitution “recognizes that marriage is basically a

Palma urges Catholics in Cebu to oppose divorce bill

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 01/Jul 10:07

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has called on devotees here not to support the divorce bill that seeks to reinstate the...

Divorce bill unconstitutional, says ex-lawmaker

philstar.com - 29/Jun 16:00

The House Bill 9349 or the Absolute Divorce Act recently approved by the House of Representatives may be violating the 1987 Constitution, former Buhay...

IMPULSES | For better, for worse’ on the divorce bill

mindanaotimes.com.ph - 04/Jul 14:17

By Herman M. Lagon In a world where religious doctrines and social conventions frequently collide, it is admirable and refreshing to see a well-known...

'Good for women': GOP lawmaker caught admitting he thinks divorce should be harder to get

rawstory.com - 18:22

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley (R) was caught on a recording pressing drastic changes to divorce laws, according to a new report. The recording was...

CFC eyes party-list partnership vs divorce bill

philstar.com - 24/Jun 16:00

Religious group Couples for Christ is reportedly contemplating joining a party-list group in time for the May 2025 midterm elections as the absolute...

Churches call on Mbumba to sign bill prohibiting same-sex marriage

observer24.com.na - 27/Jun 18:41

The Christian Coalition of Churches in Namibia requested that President Nangolo Mbumba sign a bill amending the Marriage Act, which prohibits the...

NATO Not Planning to Revise Its Nuclear Doctrine – Secretary General

sputniknews.com - 01/Jul 05:20

TOKYO (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that the alliance currently does not see the need to revise its nuclear...

'You didn't answer my question': CNN grills Bible-pushing lawmaker about school teachings

rawstory.com - 02/Jul 19:45

The conservative lawmaker behind a controversial mandate requiring schools teach from the Bible was subjected to a tireless fact check Tuesday from a...

Melinda Gates on divorce with Bill Gates: It’s just painful…

times of india - 21/Jun 06:02

Melinda French Gates opened up about her divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021, describing the end of their 27-year marriage as a...

CBCP: Divorce won’t solve domestic violence

businessmirror.com.ph - 22/Jun 12:37

AN official of the Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said “proactive” state and church interventions, and not the proposed...

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