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Is divorce illegal in the Philippines?

Partly. Divorce is restricted in the Philippines. Illegal for most people. Only Muslims can divorce, under a 1977 law.

Family Code (EO 209, 1987) has no absolute divorce; PD 1083 (1977) Art. 45 lets Muslims divorce in Shari'a courts; Art. 26(2) recognises foreign divorce in mixed marriages. 2024 House bill died Jun 2025; no new bill passed (LegalClarity, May 2026).

Source: Family Code; PD 1083

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The Philippines is one of 1 country where divorce is banned, and 1 more restrict it.
In Asia: banned in 0 of 46 countries.

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