HB 1042

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Ensuring Women´s Equal Rights in Marriage and Family Relations, Amending Articles 14, 96,124, 211, and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the “family Code of the Philippines”

In plain language

House Bill 1042 would change five parts of the Family Code so that husbands and wives, as well as mothers and fathers, must decide together on marriage consent, property, and child‑related matters; however, it still says the husband’s or father’s choice wins if the spouses cannot agree, unless the aggrieved spouse goes to court after trying mediation.

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HB 3576· Filed Aug 12, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Ysabel Maria J. Zamora
HB 2014· Filed Jul 16, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Ann Matibag
HB 7018· Filed Dec 22, 2025
An Act Ensuring the Fundamental Equality of Men and Women Under the Laws on Marriage and Family Relations, Amending for the Purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211, and 225 of Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the �family Code of the Philippines�
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-02-25Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago +2
HB 8365· Filed Mar 9, 2026
An Act Amending the Grounds for Legal Separation Under Article 55 of the Family Code of the Philippines
Pending with the Committee on POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS since 2026-03-11Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos
HB 3061· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Amending Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the Family Code of the Philippines, on Property Relations Between Husband and Wife, and Support, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-08-11Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante

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