Sufficiency of Divorce Report from Japan to recognize foreign divorce

Dear PAO,

I married a Japanese national who turned out to be a violent person. Eventually, I sought a divorce in the Office of the Mayor here in Japan because that is allowed under their laws. I wanted to have my divorce recognized in the Philippines, and I was told that the Divorce Report which I obtained from the said office cannot be used in my petition, as I must present a Divorce Decree. Unfortunately, the Office of the Mayor in Japan does not issue a Divorce Decree.