Recognition of Divorce Among Moslems in Non-Christian Provinces
Republic Act No. 394, enacted on June 18, 1949, authorizes divorce among Muslims residing in non-Christian provinces in the Philippines for a period of twenty years. The Act stipulates that such divorces shall be recognized and governed by Muslim customs and practices. This legislation aims to respect and accommodate the cultural practices of the Muslim community within the specified regions. The Act became effective immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 394
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1949
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
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
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 45, No. 9, p. 3755 in September 1949
Cite This Law
Recognition of Divorce Among Moslems in Non-Christian Provinces, Republic Act No. 394, Jun 18, 1949 (Philippines)
Recognition of Divorce Among Moslems in Non-Christian Provinces, Republic Act No. 394 (Phil. 1949)
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