SC asked to allow same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court (SC) was asked on Tuesday to declare as unconstitutional certain provisions of the Family Code that disallows same-sex marriage.

Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis 3rd questioned in particular Articles 1 and 2 of the Family Code of the Philippines which he said “limits marriage as between man and woman.” He said these provisions is considered discriminatory and tends to violate homosexuals’ right “to found a family” as protected under Section 3 (1) of the 1987 Constitution.