Law of same sex marriage in the philippines

Ethico-Moral and Legal Implications of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

Ethico-Moral and Legal Implications of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

Vincent Orpiada Nicol

Divine Word College of Legazpi

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Received: 29 March ; Revised: 16 April ; Accepted: 23 April ; Published: 21 May

ABSTRACT

Marriage, as a fundamental personal right granted to men and women, bears a special function. Under the Philippine law, family law is based on the policy that marriage is not a mere contract, but a social institution in which the State is vitally interested. However, these statutory provisions which gave steep regard and value, and therefore highlights the importance of marriage as a social institution is only true in marriages contracted between a man and a woman. These fancies are not true with the same-sex couples which also hope and fantasize to become married. Equal sex relationship has recently been criticized by many not only on grounds of being immoral but also as a apply that erodes certain values attached to marriage and procreation. In

Ethico-Moral and Legal Implications of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

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A proposed law in the Philippines would grant health decision rights to LGBTQ+ couples.

  • Proposed law aids LGBTQ+ couples in health decisions
  • Quezon City tests right-to-care card for LGBTQ+ patients
  • Lawmaker says bill a first step toward equality

MANILA - A draft law in the Philippines could be the first step towards recognising same-sex partnerships, signalling a major shift in a country where Congress has rejected proposals against the discrimination of LGBTQ+ people for a quarter-century.

Party-list representative Percival Cendaña filed a measure in November last year to safeguard LGBTQ+ couples from stigma and discrimination in health settings.

Under the proposed Right to Care Act, patients can designate their partners through a special noun of attorney to produce critical health decisions and receive information on their behalf if they become incapacitated.

The bill, which is being debated in committee, includes a "right to care" card for couples that all health facilities must accept or verb penalties.

Without a national law on marria

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