Jerome Secillano, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) executive secretary on public affairs, says that divorce is not the 'quick fix' solution to abusive marriages, adding that most divorcees find themselves bringing the same problems to new relationships. Reinforcing the church's stance against divorce as anti-family, he says laws must instead be crafted to prevent domestic violence. Couples must instead work on underlying issues rather than opting for separation. VIdeo and interview by Ezrah RayaGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Source: Manila Times May 26, 2024 13:16 UTC