Practice question
May the absence of a Philippine-issued marriage license alone defeat an otherwise qualifying foreign marriage under Article 26?
- No; its foreign solemnization is assessed under Article 26’s rule and exceptions
- Yes, every foreign wedding needs a Philippine license
- Yes, regardless of local law
- Only a Philippine registrar may issue a foreign license
- Only a domestic wedding can be recognized
Legal references
- EO227, Article 26 amendment: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_227_1987.html
- Family Code, EO209, relevant Articles 4, 6, 20, 26, 37, 38, 48 and 68-73, as amended: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_209_1987.html
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