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III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Topic: G. Mixed Marriages (Family Code, Art. 26)

Mr. Santos, a Filipino citizen, entered into a marriage with Ms. Lee, a Chinese citizen, in China. The couple later decided to move to the Philippines to establish their family. However, upon their arrival in the Philippines, they encountered a legal issue concerning the recognition of their marriage.

Question:

  1. Under Philippine law, what are the requirements for the recognition of a valid foreign mixed marriage?
  2. Is the marriage between Mr. Santos and Ms. Lee valid and recognized in the Philippines? Explain.
  3. If the marriage is not recognized in the Philippines, can Mr. Santos and Ms. Lee still enjoy the legal rights and obligations of marriage? Discuss.

Support your answers with relevant provisions of the Family Code.



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