Month: September 2026

  • Can You Remarry Without an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines?

    Can You Remarry Without an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines?

    Imagine this: a person has been separated from a spouse for many years. They no longer live together, have built separate lives, and may even believe that the marriage has already ended. Years later, the person meets someone new and wants to get married again. A common question then arises: Can a person remarry simply…

  • Non-Compliance in the Philippines: Legal Obligations, Risks, and What the Law Requires

    Non-Compliance in the Philippines: Legal Obligations, Risks, and What the Law Requires

    Imagine receiving a formal demand, regulatory notice, or order requiring you or your business to do something within a specified period. Perhaps the obligation comes from a contract. Perhaps a government agency issued the directive. In another situation, the duty may involve protecting personal information or submitting a required report. The immediate question often sounds…

  • Can You File an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines While Living Abroad?

    Can You File an Annulment or Declaration of Nullity in the Philippines While Living Abroad?

    Introduction: Living Abroad Does Not Automatically Prevent a Philippine Petition Many Filipinos live or work abroad for employment, business, or other reasons. Some may eventually face questions about their marital status and wonder: Can a petition for annulment or declaration of nullity still be filed in the Philippines even if one or both spouses live…

  • Religious Freedom in the Philippines: When Can the State Restrict the Free Exercise of Religion?

    Religious Freedom in the Philippines: When Can the State Restrict the Free Exercise of Religion?

    Introduction Imagine a person whose religious beliefs require a particular practice that conflicts with a government rule. The State may have a legitimate reason for enforcing that rule. However, does that automatically mean the government can restrict the person’s religious practice? Not necessarily. Religious freedom occupies a special place in constitutional law. The State may…