What The Stars Say

If government officials did not exist, the next bunch of prominent people Filipinos would probably listen to be the local celebrities. After all, it is obvious that the Filipino masses are always ‘all up in their grill’. So here are some celebrities who have made the most out their limelight status to voice out their opinion on divorce here in the Philippines.

In an interview on a late-night gossip show, actress Ruffa Gutierrez said that she was definitely for the proposed measured, however it should still be based on strict grounds. Her opinion was so because she herself went through a very rough marriage. She further said that the divorce bill should have very strict sanctions—it shouldn’t be a couple’s resort just for the reason that they do not want the marriage anymore. “But I think if a partner is continuously cheating, there’s domestic violence involved, criminal activities, drugs, alcoholism,” Ruffa said these reasons could be valid for a divorce so that, “you can have a chance to be happy again.”

Another well-known Philippine TV figure and stand-up comedian, Vice Ganda, voiced his support for the divorce bill to be passed in the Philippines. He said that if annulment is already allowed in the nation, why not divorce? Ganda thought there is no reason that divorce won’t work in the Philippines if it has in other countries that allow that law.

ABS-CBN’s talk show hosts Biance Gonzales and Boy Abunda also expressed that they are pro-divorce. The latter said, “ako mayroon akong kapamilya who had an annulment, at mahirap, matagal, nahirapan talaga sila na makuha iyon. Dahil doon, naniniwala ako sa diborsyo.” Just like Ruffa Guiterrez, Gonzales agreed that divorce should only be allowed under certain circumstances. Boy Abunda added to the conversation, “it’s good that the whole country is talking. We’re engaging each other in this national conversation para marating po natin kung ano ang tama para sa atin. Ako I am for divorce.”

Of course there are also Filipino celebrities who are anti-divorce and this is what they have to say.

Pokwang, a famous comedienne and noontime show host loved by the masses for her elaborate attires and entertaining humor said she thinks she is not in favor or divorce. “Pero nasa pag-uusap naman na ng mag-asawa iyan eh. Pag-usapan niyo ang tama na dapat gawin para hindi maapektuhan ang bata. Mas maganda talaga ‘yong kayo ang nag-aayos.”

Divorce will only take away the sanctity of marriage says another anti-divorce actress Candy Pangilinan. Even if she herself is separated, she does not agree with divorce. she believes that if now that there is no divorce, there are already so many separated couples, so many are thinking less of the sanctity of marriage, so what more if there is divorce.

Meanwhile, KC Concepcion currently does not know where to stand but she believes that biblically, it’s better when couples work out at their marriage.

I am not a fan of hers but that is one opinion I can definitely relate to. While I type this blog, I still do not know where to stand. Maybe my beliefs are too broad or vague to make exclusive to one side of the divorce argument in the Philippines. But yes, I do agree with Concepcion. I think marriages are a matter of “try and try until you succeed.” I am not married yet but I do know that marriage is something you have to work on every day, for the rest – forever – of your relationship.

Source:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/22/11/celebs-weigh-divorce-debate