Party-list group Gabriela has filed a bill seeking to legalize divorce in the Philippines.
This is the second time a measure for this purpose is being filled in the 17th Congress.
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The first version was filed by Albay Representative Edcel Lagman.
Gabriela Women’s Party Representatives Emmi de Jesus and Arlene Brosa say, the enactment of a divorce bill is long overdue.
Overall, this is the fifth time a divorce bill is filed in the House of Representatives.