UnionBank Private Banking clinches top honors in wealth and legacy planning from Global Private Banker
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will study the proposed measures seeking to ban political dynasties and legalize absolute divorce, Malacañang said Thursday.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the president has no official stance yet regarding the two refiled bills.
“Maybe it would be better if they could provide details of this bill because it is difficult for the president to say yes or no at this time,” Castro said during press briefing.
Asked if Marcos would support the anti-political dynasty bill, Castro said everything should be balanced.
As for the proposed divorce bill, Castro said that Marcos has yet to take a “clear stance” but he favors promoting healthy and resilient marriages over making separation more accessible.
Get the latest news
delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
“We should expand efforts to help couples resolve their problems for the sake of their families and their children,” she added.
She said that while the Catholic Church continues to oppose divorce, it does allow annulments, which indicates that even within religious communities, there is recognition that not all marriages can be saved.
Advertisement
“Even the Catholic Church acknowledges that there are cases when couples should no longer be forced to stay together,” she said.
Asked if the president may support the divorce bill in the current Congress, Castro said it remains a possibility, depending on how the final measure is crafted.
“If the provisions are sound and even the churches are aligned with it, the president may give a favorable response,” Castro said.
Meanwhile, Castro said Marcos would support the proposal to regulate the use of social media platforms among minors, if it takes a toll on their mental health.
Advertisement
This, after Sen. Panfilo Lacson filed a bill regulating minors’ access to social media platforms, iting studies which found that excessive use triggers mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and social isolation.
