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Article 36 of the Family Code states that a marriage is void if, at the time of the wedding, a spouse was psychologically incapacitated to comply with the essential marital obligations, even if the incapacity appeared only later. In simple terms, Article 36 allows a declaration of nullity of marriage when, from the very beginning, […]

In a country weary from recurring political scandals, shifting alliances, and an often toxic culture of impunity, one question feels especially urgent for Filipinos today: Can politics in the Philippines truly be honest? For decades, the nation has watched leaders rise and fall amid allegations of corruption, unfulfilled promises, and public trust that erodes year […]

Corruption in the Philippines is not merely administrative failure—it is a moral catastrophe destroying our democracy from within. From national offices to barangay halls, graft, bribery, and abuse of power have become disturbingly routine. We have normalized what should horrify us, creating a political culture where corruption is expected, tolerated, and embedded. This moral decay […]

In the realm of family law, the distinction between what people intend and what the law recognizes can be surprisingly stark. A TV-worthy romance can run headlong into the cold facts of statutory rules, and that collision often leaves serious consequences for the people involved. Here’s a concrete, easy-to-follow example that shows why a marriage […]