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.