"Why don't we provide these options nandyan na, dagdagan lang natin. It doesn't mean gamitin natin yun option because it happens to be there but it is available for couples for whom the marriage has failed, where the differences are so irreconcilable that it is irreparable, especially to the women because majority of those who apply are women."
Another strong opinion has been said by Garbiela Representative Luzviminda Ilangan, A co-author and a co-maker or the Divorce Bill that was legalized just recently. She clearly states that the Philippines is very much ready for this bill. The Gabriela Party’s main focus is those women who are currently under an abusive marriage and who have no way out.
Women account for 61% of applicants, while 92% are Roman Catholic.
This proves that women who are Catholic aim to settle for separation and most of them want to result to divorce. Divorce is not an obligation, but it is purely a necessity for people who need it. The Gabriela Party is considering legal grounds for Divorce.
The Filipino-style Divorce
"Sa amin yung divorce bill Filipino-style is different from the Las Vegas-style. Isang condition would be for couples who have been legally separated for at least 5 years and there is no more hope for reconciliation. Why not grant them divorce so they can move on and get married?"
The Filipino Divorce is different from legal separation of other countries, in the PH style of divorce, there should be 5 years separation from the spouse and there should be a valid reason why (sexual infidelity, abandonment, repeated violence, imprisonment). This has been the case for several couples in the Philippines and the Divorce Bill simply gives them the chance to live a better life and to attain freedom from their past marriage/s.
Reasons for Divorce
Filipino couples have three options to end their marriages: declaration of nullity of marriage, which recognizes that the marriage was void from the very start, or in case of minors, happened without permission, annulment, or legal separation, wherein couples can separate but cannot marry again. To that, Ilagan says, divorce offers a cure.
Divorce is considered to be a cure not an obligation. It is merely a choice for couples who are going through a rough marriage. This is supposed to be a new light for the Philippines and this is supposed to serve as a choice for others. Everybody deserves a second chance, everyone deserves to have a good life, a new life and a better life.
"Studies have shown, even if divorce is available, many people still don't avail of it. Only those who really need it and want to resolve their differences avail of it.”
People are usually go for their own choice and they are usually for their own interests and wants. Sometimes divorce is implemented and legalized but people do not avail of it. People do not use this to make their lives better, this simply makes their lives more tolerable and make their lives more meaningful.
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