HB 7857

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 18, 2026

An Act Increasing the Validity of Authorization to Solemnize Marriage of Priests, Ministers, or Rabbis from Three (3) to Five (5) Years, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6514, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would extend the period that priests, ministers, or rabbis are authorized to solemnize marriages from three to five years, require them to attend an annual seminar, and allow the registration office to set fees.

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HB07857 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Increasing the Validity of Authorization to Solemnize Marriage of Priests, Ministers, or Rabbis from Three (3) to Five (5) Years, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6514, and for Other Purposes

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