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Presumption of Marriage Overcomes Lost Records in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how lost marriage records affect proof of marriage, presumption of marriage, and bigamy claims.
Presumption of Marriage: Proving Marital Status Beyond a Marriage Certificate
The Supreme Court clarifies how marital status is proven in the Philippines, emphasizing the presumption of marriage and the limits of documentary evidence.