Question

Scenario:

John and Mary have been in a romantic relationship for several years. They had plans of getting married and starting a family together. John proposed to Mary and she accepted. They began making wedding preparations and even sent out invitations to their friends and family.

However, just a month before the scheduled wedding date, John suddenly had a change of heart and decided to call off the wedding. Mary was devastated and felt betrayed. She believed that John's actions constitute a breach of promise of marriage and that he should be held legally accountable for the emotional pain and suffering she endured.

Question:

Discuss the legal implications of John's actions in light of the provisions on Abuse of Rights under the Civil Code, specifically Articles 19-22. Determine whether Mary has a valid claim for breach of promise of marriage against John and explain the possible remedies available to her under Philippine law.