Should the Philippines legalize divorce? | Talk Back

It's complicated, this whole talk about legalising divorce in the Philippines. On one side, you have those who claim it will lead to the destruction of the Filipino family. And on the other, are those who ask: What's there to preserve in an already broken relationship? Might as well, give the people another chance to heal and be with someone else who would foster love, not hate.

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[GemRanque]

I really like that both parties are soft-spoken. Much better to hear.

[alexalfonso]

passing the bill for divorce does not equate to promoting the separation of married couple it is a just a mere option for those who desperately needs it. Not just because you were able to surpass the problems in a marriage does not mean that it is the same for others. Let us give the people the chance to be free, divorce is not the end of a good marriage, it is the end of a bad and toxic marriage instead

[omhamzafilipinanurse]

He is not a lawmaker, better off as a pastor

[rainereigns]

This is why marriages fail. We try to so much to change the person that you think a piece of paper or responsibilities as a married person will change him or her. Even strangers like that lawyer want to intervene. People will only change if they face the consequences of their action. So far we dont have that kind of consequence in the Philippines. We only have annulment that is for the ELITES. many people nowadays just leave and never come back. Jump to another person’s house to start an illegitimate family. They are not being held responsible for their own legal families because there is no divorce. If there is no love. set them free. But you are still responsible for your children. That is the right thing to do. Lawful and just. Also, as I have quoted before, if God did not choose to change that person, why would the spouse, a stranger and the government force to do so? That is beyond our capabilities. Don’t force them dude. Divorce is the key

[markshehri]

Not all marriages are as good as the others. Give chance to those who would like to try it again by giving them legal options. Life is just too short to waste it on someone who doesn’t deserve you. Someone who has cheated on you, someone who continues to disrespect you, someone who uses you and all other things.

[johnmanaloroca]

sana magkaroon na ng devorce naawa naako sa nanay ko simula pagkabata ko palang laging sinasaktan ng tatay ko si mama.. at si mama lang ang tumayong ama saamin kahit may work ang tatay ko at puro inum, paglalasing at pambababae lang ang ginagawa nya.. til now 25 naako may long relationship ako a isang babae at pati ako pinapakelaman na kesyo hindi daw ako sumubok ng ibang babae.. hindi nya maintindihan na ayaw ko maulit yung ginagawa nya kay mama.. sana magkaroon na ng divorce... dahil ang panama nya kay mama kasal sila at hindi sya pwede iwanan... mahirap sa katayuan ng nanay ko na kumawala sakanya

[nikkofabi]

The human psyche is so complex. Subjecting couples on a long drawn toxic relationship and think it will be magically fixed is delusional.

[dheyhonmagadia]

Those you against the divorse bills are not suffering from their spouse.open your eyes. Not your big mouth.

[peanutsmom]

I think it’s great that some family can survive their rough patch but it’s not the same for everyone, that’s why having the option of divorce is important especially when there is emotional and physical abuse that can really damage a young child in the long run. You can still love your family even if you’re not living in the same roof with them.

[silvanayote]

Bigyan ninyo ng pagkakataon kaming mga kababaihan na ilagay sa ayos ang aming pagkakamali. Mabigyan na sana ng tuldok ang aming paghihirap... huwag hayaang hanggang sa kabilang buhay dadalhin at pagsisihan namin ang kamaliang yon.. kong kaya naman baguhin sa pamamagitan ng pag approba sa divorce bill.

[jeanmartinez]

I grow up in dysfunctional home an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, there's not a day that I'm not wishing my parents will get separated, dysfunctional home destroy kids, if u want to raised a broken children stay in a toxic relationships.

[lakibull]

1. May divorce po noong araw sa Philippines. When the Philippines gained independence from the USA, na repaso ang law due to the Catholic Church who lobbied against it.
2. Divorce still exists in the Philippines for Muslims and Lumads or local tribes.
3. Even Catholic nations, including Spain, who brought Catholicism to the Philippines allows Divorce in their country.
4. Divorce is allowed in the bible. “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:31-32

[michellepedral]

Legalize na ung divorce para both maka move on na and start new life

[virginiadhotar]

Why continue what has been broken.?give someone another chance to live freely.

[rosemaeannramos]

you are really right miss tanaka..thank you so much for supporting us..

[rosemaeannramos]

hindi naman po namin pababayaan ang aming mga anak..ang sa amin lng hindi na namin kaya pang mahalin ang isat isa dahil nagkakasakitan lng at nagpapatayan nah..

[PeriodArmourer]

The attorney speaks like a catholic bishop... Very archaic and unrealistic as if having been prodded to speak dogma. Samantalang yung girl speaks simple truth from the heart. Isnt this an issue of the state and not religion?

[vanjietecson]

It should be plz, , , , I'm separated 12 yrs ago, , I hate using the family name of my EX, , his having aonther family while I'm remain alone, , want to marry again, , 😊

[ifancydolls]

Divorce is a human right . Don’t force people to stay in a toxic marriage . Give people a chance, a choice . Freedom . Give Filipinos divorce, the rights to choose . Yes to divorce.

[daisyucang]

Wife or a husband must not stay in a disrespecful, abusive relationship.