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Persons and Family Relations: Mixed Marriages (Family Code, Art. 26)

Mr. Reyes, a Filipino citizen, and Ms. Lee, a Chinese citizen, got married in the Philippines. They had a happy married life and decided to settle in the Philippines. However, after a few years, Mr. Reyes discovered that Ms. Lee was already married to another person in China at the time of their marriage. Wanting to resolve their marital status, Mr. Reyes seeks legal advice.

Does Mr. Reyes have legal grounds to have his marriage with Ms. Lee declared void?
What legal action or remedy can Mr. Reyes take to resolve his marital status?
Is Art. 26 of the Family Code applicable to Mr. Reyes' situation? Explain.
Discuss the effect of Art. 26 of the Family Code on mixed marriages involving Filipino citizens and foreign nationals.

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