Govt rejects UN proposal to allow divorce, abortion

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Nov 22, 2022 12:09 am

(UPDATE) THE Philippines has rejected outright the recommendation of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to legalize same-sex marriage, as well as to allow abortion and divorce.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said such recommendations of other UN member-states during last week's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva are 'not acceptable.'

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla during a press briefing at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

'Powerhouse' Canada business mission to visit PH

DigiPlus bags 4 awards in Singapore

PH wins seat at UN trade panel

Korean actor Song Joong-ki welcomes second child — a daughter

Marcos on clemency for Mary Jane Veloso: 'Everything is on the table'

Easterlies prevail over Metro Manila, rest of PH

'Mary Jane is coming home'