Philippine Jurisprudence Official

29/04/2026

OSG: Petition for Recognition of Foreign Divorce Not Covered by Article 26(2), Family Code |

The Supreme Court is currently conducting oral arguments on a petition involving the judicial* recognition of a foreign divorce.

The case involves a petition for recognition of a foreign divorce obtained by a Filipino. Notably, both parties were Filipinos at the time of the marriage. Thus, the governing rule is Article 17, paragraph 3 of the Civil Code, in relation to Article 15 of the same Code.

However, during the pendency of the case, the petitioner became a United States citizen and subsequently reacquired Philippine citizenship.

Observe in the comment section the arguments of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) as to why the present petition does not fall within the ambit of Article 26, paragraph 2 of the Family Code; hence, the petition should be dismissed



FOOTNOTES

Article 1, Family Code
Article 26, paragraph 2, Family Code
Article 15, Civil Code
Article 17, paragraph 3, Civil Code

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27/04/2026

“Respectfully submitted..” is our usual closing phrase in pleadings. It [r]eminds us, as lawyers, to remain respectful in all our dealings, whether in our professional or personal lives.

27/04/2026

"A lawyer shall use only dignified, gender-fair, child- and culturally-sensitive language in all personal and professional dealings.."

Administrative Matter No. 22-9-1-SC
April 11, 2023

26/04/2026

Body-Worn Cameras Now Mandatory in Warrant Operations: What Lawyers Should Know About A.M. No. 21-06-08-SC..

25/04/2026

A Police Officer’s Intent to Arrest Is Indispensable Before a Person Is Considered “Under Arrest.”

25/04/2026

We have a page dedicated to criminal law jurisprudence—feel free to check it out in the comments.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

'Lawyers should treat their opposing counsels and other lawyers with courtesy..

24/04/2026

Lawyers should treat their opposing counsels and other lawyers with courtesy |

"[l]awyers should treat their opposing counsels and other lawyers with courtesy, dignity[,] and civility. A great part of their comfort, as well as of their success at the bar, depends upon their relations with their professional brethren. Since they deal constantly with each other, they must treat one another with trust and respect. Any undue ill feeling between clients should not influence counsels in their conduct and demeanor toward each other. Mutual bickering, unjustified recriminations[,] and offensive behavior among lawyers not only detract from the dignity of the legal profession, but also constitute highly unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action."

### "Case law provides that in similar instances where lawyers made personal attacks against an opposing counsel in order to gain leverage in a case they were involved in, the Court has consistently imposed upon them the penalty of suspension from the practice of law. ###

### "WHEREFORE, respondent Atty. ### is found guilty of violating Canon 8, Canon 11, Canon 12, Rule 12.03, Rule 12.04, Canon 19, and Rule 19.01 of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Accordingly, he is hereby SUSPENDED from the practice of law for a period of two (2) years, effective immediately upon his receipt of this Decision. He is STERNLY WARNED that a repetition of the same or similar acts will be dealt with more severely. ###

SO ORDERED."

FOOTNOTE
A.C. No. 7088, December 04, 2018, SC En Banc, Per PERLAS-BERNABE, J.

24/04/2026

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Five persons under police custody (PUPC) were killed in a vehicular accident in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, the city government said on Friday.

According to the QC government, the victims were on board a police mobile, going to Payatas City Jail, when the road accident happened. Emergency and health personnel immediately responded and brought the victims to the hospital for medical attention.

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https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/985214/5-pucps-killed-in-payatas-road-accident/story/

24/04/2026

IBP Albay Sets Guidelines for Free Legal Services

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — April 24, 2026 — The IBP Albay Chapter issued guidelines on how qualified indigents may avail of free legal assistance under its Lawyers of the Day (LODI) program.

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23/04/2026

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed all lower courts to strictly prohibit the use of cellular and similar electronic devices while court is in session..