Question Same Sex Marriages and the Implications of!

I applaud the Irish people for approving same-sex marriage through national referendum. I think maybe some part of that vote was their successful attempt to shove it in the face of the Roman Catholic Church and show their bishops that they have little, or no, moral authority over the Irish people anymore. For that reason, I doubt same-sex marriage will come to the Philippines anytime soon. The Roman Catholic Church still commands much sway in the Philippines, and seems to be highly respected by most of the population and, more importantly, by the politicians.

But I do wish to see legal same-sex marriage in the Philippines since I will soon be living there with my legally married (in New York) Filipino SPOUSE (the correct word in all circumstances!) He can buy the land; I will build the house.

 

At least you have a spouse who can buy the land.

Since I'm single (and female), I guess I will have to find a spouse pretty soon when I get to the Philippines.

And not just any old spouse, but a Philippine citizen spouse.

But I'll have to remember that I won't be able to divorce, so I'll need to choose wisely.

That is, should my spouse be of the opposite sex from me.

Not sure if I would have any rights to the PI house I would build from my own hard-earned money should my legally unrecognized PI spouse and I part ways.

What a convoluted mess these laws in the PI seem to be.

I sure wish you all the best with this.

And to you and your spouse all the same.

The PI laws (or lack thereof) are mind-bending to be sure.

And while the US seems to be moving away from the "Don't Ask - Don't Tell" posture to one that is more along the lines of a "Don' Ask - Don't Care" stance, the PI is a whole different legal conundrum.

Holy Cow!

Best of luck Mates!

V/R,
nwlivewire

 

idont care what they do as long as they dont make compulsory

 

I support same-sex marriage. To each their own - Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.

 

I agree that it is interesting as many countries are starting to allow legally married same sex spouses, how will the Philippines look at a Philippine citizen or dual that is married legally abroad.

This country is odd as you will come across many gay folks, with a number dressing feminine and there is a general acceptance even calling these folks her if they prefer. My wife has a number of gay friends that I've met, been to their homes as they have been to ours'. Even with the acceptance I would bet divorce would be allowed here first...or probably neither in our lifetimes. With the anger some express over something simple like family planning and birth control makes you wonder if social change is possible.

Shawn