ESCUDERO SAYS HE’S AGAINST HOUSE VERSION OF DIVORCE BILL

By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero said that he is against divorce following the passage of the proposed Absolute Divorce Act in the House of Representatives.

“My position is the version of the House — no. I don’t like it and I’m against it. [But] if they will accept some amendments and change it…probably,” Escudero said in an interview with ANC on Monday, May 27.

The senator previously said that he wanted to strengthen the annulment in the country and make it more accessible and affordable.

“Ako personally, nasabi ko na, mas nais kong gawin affordable at accessible ang kasalukuyang mga batas natin sa annulment,” Escudero said.

“Kesa naman sumabay tayo sa agos, ika nga,  ng mundo, na sinasabi nila na tayo na lang ang isa sa dalawang bansang walang divorce,” he added.

The Philippines and Vatican City are the only countries that do not have Divorce Law.

Before the adjournment of the session, the House of Representatives approved on the third and final reading the proposed measure in absolute divorce.

(el Amigo/MNM)