An Act Authorizing for a Period of Twenty Years Divorce Among Moslems Residing in Non-Christian Provinces in Accordance with Moslem Customs and Practices
Year:
1949
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 18, 1949
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This Act authorizes divorce among Moslems residing in non-Christian provinces for a period of twenty years, recognizing and governing such divorces by Moslem customs and practices. It aims to provide legal recognition of these practices within the specified timeframe.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 394
An Act Authorizing for a Period of Twenty Years Divorce Among Moslems Residing in Non-Christian Provinces in Accordance with Moslem Customs and Practices
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. For a period of twenty years from the date of the approval of this Act, divorce among Moslems residing in non-Christian provinces shall be recognized and be governed by Moslem customs and practices.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1949.
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