Title I — Marriage

Article 6

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

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The marriage ceremony itself must happen in person: both parties appear before the solemnizing officer, declare that they take each other as spouses, and sign the marriage certificate. No proxies. No Zoom ceremonies (for civil purposes). Symbolic or sham performances don't count.

Official text — EO 209

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