Philippines’ Archbishop criticizes bill that would legalize divorce

(Aug.18,2010) A Philippine archbishop has made a very strong criticism of a bill that would legalize divorce in the largely Catholic Asian nation. Philippine law, currently allows for separations and annulments.
“Legalizing something that is immoral will not make it right, but will instead make it worse,” said Jesuit Archbishop Antonio Ledesma of Cagayan de Oro. The Jesuit prelate said marriage is a holy sacrament, as well as a social contract, entered into by two persons, who vow to love each other, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, till death do us part. The sacrament of marriage is something that is meant for a life-long commitment, for the good of the children and the community, he added.
The Philippines is one of only two countries in the world, that has not legalized divorce, the other country is Malta, which has a long Christian legacy. Catholicism continues to be the official and dominant religion in Malta, like in the Philippines.