Security perform simulation exercises at the House of Representatives north gate entrance in Batasan, Quezon City on July 20, 2023 a few days before the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Batasang Pambansa Complex is under security lockdown as preparations reach the final stages of the SONA slated for July 24. Joan Bondoc, PNA photos

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Willard Cheng

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<p>MANILA -- The House of Representatives approved on second reading via voice vote HB 9349, as amended, seeking to reinstitute absolute divorce as an alternative mode for the dissolution of marriage. </p><p>The move came after the period of debate and amendments concluded in Wednesday’s session with lawmakers seen congratulating the bill’s sponsor Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman. </p><p>Meanwhile, voting 188-0, the House approved on third and final reading HB 10178 or the proposed “Overseas Electronic Registration and Voting Act” that seeks to allow overseas Filipinos to register and vote electronically. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/11/lawmakers-start-debate-on-divorce-bill-1947">Lawmakers disagree on &#x27;till death do us part&#x27; in divorce bill debate</a></div><p>Voting 188-0, House also approved on third and final reading HB 10173 or the proposed “Condominium Redevelopment Act, and HB 10172, strengthening the National Housing Authority, extending its corporate term, and rationalizing its programs to address the housing needs of underserved segments.</p><p>Voting 185 yes, 3 no votes, the House approved on third and final reading HB 10158, creating the Manila Bay Aquatic Resources Management Council and appropriating funds therefore.  </p><p>Voting 169-1-13, the House approved on third and final reading HB 10086, granting Philippine citizenship to businessman Faiz Sheik and HB 10085, granting Philippine citizenship to priest Stephen Decatur Haines. </p><p>Voting 168-1-13, the House approved on third and final reading HB 10084, granting Philippine citizenship to businessman Wonsuk Heo.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/21/divorce-bill-reaches-house-plenary-1757">Divorce bill reaches House plenary</a></div>

<p>The House of Representatives approved on second reading via voice vote HB 9349, as amended, seeking to reinstitute absolute divorce as an alternative mode for the dissolution of marriage.</p>

The House of Representatives approved on second reading via voice vote HB 9349, as amended, seeking to reinstitute absolute divorce as an alternative mode for the dissolution of marriage.

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House OKs Divorce Bill on second reading

House OKs Divorce Bill on second reading

Willard Cheng,

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Published May 15, 2024 10:21 PM PHT

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