“The petition is one for certiorari and prohibition challenging certain provisions of the Family Code on marriage where they impact on ‘same-sex’ marriages,” Te said at a press conference. Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III who identifies himself as “openly gay.” His petition was filed a few days after the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. READ: SC asked to allow same-sex marriageA few days after the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, the Philippine Supreme Court acted on the petition that seeks to abolish the prohibition under the Family Code and allow same-sex marriages in the country. ADVERTISEMENTThe Family Code, according to Falcis, does not require married individuals to procreate or have the ability to procreate. /jeREAD: SolGen asks SC to junk ‘intrinsically flawed’ same-sex marriage bid

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 06, 2018 08:48 UTC