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House of Representatives Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Thursday denied deferring the bill on absolute divorce to the Senate, saying he has been unable to sign the paperwork because of his ongoing foreign travel."I'm abroad on official mission. I may be able to sign the letter of transmittal to the Senate as soon as I return to Manila this weekend," Velasco told GMA News Online in a text message.Albay 1st district Rep.
The lower chamber approved on final reading the House Bill 9349 or the "Absolute Divorce Act" on May 22 before Congress adjourned sine die last week. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce divorce as an alternative mode for dissolution of broken or dysfunctional marriages.The voting turnout was 126 yes, 109 no, and 20 abstained.The next day, however, Velasco reported that a total of 131 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill. No reason was given for the change.