HB 6178

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 19, 2025

An Act Recognizing the Capacity of the Filipino Spouse to Remarry When Either Spouse Has Obtained a Foreign Judicial Decree of Absolute Divorce, Amending for the Purpose Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the Family Code of the Philippines

In plain language

The bill would let a Filipino married to a foreigner remarry without a court order if the foreign spouse’s absolute‑divorce decree is authenticated by a Philippine consul, and the civil registrar’s registration would be enough to get a new marriage license.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 779· Filed Jul 31, 2025
Recognizing the Foreign Decree of Termination of Marriage
Pending in the committeeSen. Pia S. Cayetano
HB 414· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Recognizing the Foreign Decree of Termination of Marriage and Allowing Its Subsequent Registration with the Philippine Civil Registry, Amending for the Purpose Executive Order No. 209, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Pending with the Committee on POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS since 2025-07-29Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla +2
HB 4781· Filed Sep 23, 2025
An Act Reintroducing Divorce in the Philippines
Pending with the Committee on POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS since 2025-09-25Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago
HB 2275· Filed Jul 24, 2025
An Act Amending Article 26 of Executive Order No. 209, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Family Code of the Philippines"
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-07-30Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar
HB 3693· Filed Aug 13, 2025
An Act Reinstituting Absolute Divorce as an Alternative Mode for the Dissolution of Marriage
Pending with the Committee on POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS since 2025-08-18Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores

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HB06178 · Sources: BatasWatch