The Philippines and the Vatican are the only states that do not have a divorce law. There are efforts to legalize divorce in the Philippines, but they met strong opposition from the Catholic Church. Filipinos are also divided on the issue.
There is a misconception that, if passed, it would be the first time that Filipinos would have divorce.
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