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Jul 12, 2017 family-law declaration-of-nullity psychological-incapacity separation-of-church-and-state family-code jurisdiction

Separation of Church and State: Civil Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Marital Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil courts, not church tribunals, have jurisdiction over petitions for declaration of nullity of marriage.

Jul 12, 2017 family code marriage nullity jurisdiction regional trial court psychological incapacity separation of church and state

Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Church Marriages: Tilar v. Republic

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil courts have jurisdiction to declare church marriages void under the Family Code, rejecting the separation of Church and State argument.

Apr 28, 2004 church and state religious endorsements declaratory relief separation of church and state political endorsements supreme court

Church and State: The Limits of Religious Leaders' Political Endorsements in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when religious leaders may endorse candidates and the procedural rules for declaratory relief actions.

Aug 16, 1999 labor-law illegal dismissal separation of church and state religious workers nlrc labor code

Separation of Church and State: Supreme Court Upholds Labor Rights of Religious Workers

The Supreme Court rules that a pastor's dismissal is a secular employment matter, not an ecclesiastical affair, affirming labor protections.