LEGALIZATION OF DIVORCE

Marriage is the start of a long-term commitment. It was a spiritual and

emotional unity when two spouses became one. A bond unlike any other
provides us with a partner with whom we can face life's challenges together. A
priceless gift that should not be overlooked. Unfortunately, the divorce bill is
being implemented, putting marriage in the Philippines in jeopardy. Divorce is
a legal process that allows married persons to end their relationship (Meyer,
2017). As a result, varied reactions from Filipinos were elicited in response to
the news.

Several senators intended to legalize the divorce bill in the Philippines;

nevertheless, there will always be someone who opposes this notion, and I am
one of them. As a naturally-born Christian, the divorce bill should not be
legalized in the Philippines since it is anti-marriage and disrespectful to the
Roman Catholic religion. Marriage is a solemn ceremony that can only be
broken by death. According to Raymond Braganza (2019), legalizing divorce is
not the greatest remedy for a failed marriage. If there are any disputes between
the parents, other options are available, and divorce may not be best. Divorce is
cruel and detrimental to children; consider twice before you do it because
myriad children suffer because of it. After then, if the situation worsens, the
Philippines has legislation in place to address the issue. Eva Minda Molon-
Basas Pangatuntan (2019) believes that annulment and formal separation,
rather than divorce, would suffice for the broken families.

In Asia, the Philippines is thought to be the only Christian country.

Then, as a Christian, I must carry out my responsibility to do what is right and
just. I am opposed to the Philippines legalizing divorce because marriage is
sacred and cannot be taken for granted. Divorce is regarded as a sinister and
anti-family act. It has a negative impact, particularly on children who are part

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 of a dysfunctional household. Instead of legalizing divorce, spouses must learn
from their mistakes and repair the damage, as divorce is not the best solution.
There will always be a different approach to tackle the problem. Protecting and
defending the sanctity of marriage and life is what we must do.

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