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Is cousin marriage illegal in the Philippines?

Yes. Cousin marriage is banned in the Philippines. Void from the start to the 4th degree, cousins included. Since 1988.

Banned (11)Restricted (4)Allowed

• The Philippines is one of 11 countries where cousin marriage is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• In Asia: banned in 4 of 46 countries.

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