While walking back home the other day after trying the in trend food now in the Philippines, PARES, I noticed that even here in the market there are several national flags are hung.
Who wouldn't remember that the country's Independence day would be in the next few days? June 12 to be exact after regaining our freedom from Spain in 1898. If you do the math, this year is the 126th year! That fast after 333 years of colonization! Hats off to all our National Heroes who fought hard, devoted their life for our country!
And speaking about freedom, have you check Hiveph blogging contest for this month of June? There are three questions but what catches my attention was;
Bilang sine-celebrate natin ang ating kalayaan ngayong June, ano ang masasabi mo tungkol sa divorce bill?
Source: ABS-CBN News
Currently, my country Philippines is one of those who doesn't have a Divorce to nullify marriage; just Annulment. Which we all know the process takes years aside from it being expensive. It's been a long discussion between the law makers and the church religious group. I may be familiar yet don't have a mastery when it comes to LAWS so I better not discuss it. What is important now, the last time I read an update as you can read in above photo, Divorce Bill was approved in Third and Final reading by the House of Representatives. It needs to be approved by the Senate, President signature if I am correct then what? I think it will be legalized here in the next few months. Then would I be in favor?
Well, it's a big YES for me! Why?
First, nope, I am not bitter nor doesn't believe in marriage! In fact as to date I am happy and content with my marriage life.
See? My husband was so in love with me! Char!
Yet I am speaking on behalf of those trapped in a heelish, toxic life with someone they thought to live happily ever after. Tied up and bound with the law of God and state how they could leave? It was never easy to walk away if you know legally you are still connected with your partner. Aside from societies not so good comment, it also has effects in financial aspects. Imagine buying some properties, putting up business and etc. yet your spouse which you no longer live with would still be considered as Conjugal property.
Also, what if both partners had fallen out of love and found someone they wanted to be with? Both their partners could be considered as paramore even how much they claimed they are madly in love?
Those who are conservative and into traditional marriage might reason out what about the children?. Broken family is not ideal and has an effect on the kids. Yes, it may be the same in growing up with a family that doesn't have love. I believe that HOME is the great foundation, a factor that contributes as the child is growing up. So, for me it is much better for both spouses to Divorce, be in separate ways and practice healthy CO - Parenting.
What about you @bigeyes2012 , @mitch18 , @xanreo , @ifarmgirl and @charmingcherry ; what are your thoughts about divorce? Or you might want to join HivePH blogging contest? Check it HERE.
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