Mirriam backs divorce bill
By Angie M. Rosales 06/21/2011For someone who adheres to observe the tradition in the country of renewing marriage vows after decades of union, it may come as a surprise to hear her saying that she favors having divorce in the country.
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago expressed her position on the proposed law after sealing anew her 40-year union with former Interior Undersecretary Narciso “Jun” Santiago, before high Roman Catholic Church officials, adding that she had made known to them her stance on various, highly-sensitive and controversial issues such as sanctity of life and family long time ago.
The lawmaker, however, emphasized that her leaning toward the bill on divorce is anchored on the fact that the grounds to allow such would be very strict.
“I think that divorce should be availed by people who become homicidal at the sight of each other. That is much better than making each other miserable for the rest of their lives, and impacting the lives of their children as well..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110621met2.html
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