MANILA, Philippines — In a new ruling, the Supreme Court has held that psychological incapacity, among the grounds in the annulment of marriage, is a legal concept and not medical, and that testimonies from psychologists and psychiatrists will no longer be mandatory in this case. The totality of the evidence must show clear and convincing evidence to cause the declaration of nullity of marriage,” it added. The SC PIO said several concurring opinions were also submitted, but it has yet to make the full decision public. The absences of the formal requisites as stated shall render void ab initio (void from the beginning), except when the solemnized person is not legally authorized to perform marriages. House of Representatives’ records showed a technical working group deliberated on the proposed measures in March 2020.

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2021 04:41 UTC