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	The Official Government Portal of the Republic of the Philippines
	Philippines, many general informations etc.
	The Philippines, government authorities etc.
	Paperwork - Registrations - Certificates - Licenses - Etc. in the Philippines
	Citizenship - Residence permission - Passport in the Philippines
	The Commission on Filipinos Overseas
	Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars - PDOS Look the rules HERE *Look also PDOS overview HERE*
Video	Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars - PDOS Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Executive Director Mary Grace Ampil Tirona encourages Pinoys to get acquinted with the laws and cultures of the countries they are moving into. FO is offering Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars (PDOS) to help prepare kababayans for the new life in foreign lands. She was one of the three resource persons during the PIA Communication and News Exchange Forum (CNEX)
	Bureau of Immigration of Philippines TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS ETC. FOR FILIPINOS (also filipinos balikbayan) Look the MANY informations HERE
	Law - Codes & Rules in the Philippines Good to know for Filipino - also for filipino living abroad, Balikbayan, foreigners living in the Philippines or married to a filipino and many more
	MUSLIM Law - Codes & Rules in the Philippines e.g. about polygamy Good - nessecary to know - also for a Filipino - if you want to marry to a muslim and for filipino living abroad, Balikbayan, foreigners living in the Philippines or married to a filipino and many more
	Department of Foreign Affairs of Philippines (DFA) CIVIL REGISTRATION OF BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE of a Filipino Look the rules HERE
	Certificate of No Objection (CNO) A Certificate of No Objection (CNO) is issued ONLY to Filipinos presently residing in Japan wishing to get married to a foreign national.
Lex Fori Philippines	"Marriage Expiration – Best before 10 years" look also: Philippines - “Renewable Marriage Bill” and HERE but REMARK it´s only A partylist group in the Philippines, who wants to introduce a law that would put a ten-year expiration date on marriage contracts.
2013-04-06 this link is dead. If you know a new link, please SEND a Mail	Anti Mail-Order Bride Law Philippines Doesn’t Limit Human Trafficking The Philippine congress enacted Republic Act 6955 - the Anti-Mail-Order Bride Law Look the RA 6955 HERE
	The Anti-Mail-Order Bride Law - Republic Act No. 6955 AN ACT TO DECLARE UNLAWFUL THE PRACTICE OF MATCHING FILIPINO WOMEN FOR MARRIAGE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS ON A MAIL-ORDER BASIS AND OTHER SIMILAR PRACTICES INCLUDING THE ADVERTISEMENT, PUBLICATION, PRINTING OR DISTRIBUTION OF BROCHURES, FLIERS AND OTHER PROPAGANDA MATERIALS IN FURTHURANCE THEREOF AND PROVIDING PENALTY THEREFOR. Look the RA 6955 HERE
	"Prohibition against Mail-Order Brides" (important to know)
Video	Philippines Doesn’t Limit Human Trafficking. The Philippine congress enacted Republic Act 6955 - the Anti-Mail-Order Bride Law.
	Filipina Mail Order Brides - The Legal Truth About Them
	Top 10 Facts About Mail-Order Brides
	Romance scams and marriage scams The Philippines is a country with a notably poor reputation regarding internet scams and fraud. Romance scams and marriage scams via the internet are the two most common internet fraud types in the Philippines. Look also "How do I avoid filipina online dating scams?" IMPORTANT: Look also - more HERE
Video	Romance Scams in the WORLD What is a romance scam? Guides about romance scams e.g. by using "Identity Theft" in different countries e.g.: The Philippines, Nigeria and other West African countries, Russia, Ukraine etc. REMARK 2 videos in the album IMPORTANT: Look also - more HERE
Chat Girls	So you feel in love with a chat girl? Long distance + Request for money = Scam In Summary: Think about the chat girls as good entertainment and you will come out of the experience with a lot more money in your pocket. Look the article as pdf HERE IMPORTANT: Look also - more HERE
	Void Marriages
	Human Rights Philippines *Look MUCH* more HERE**
	Human Rights & No to Sharia Law Equality Rights for Man & Woman & Children WORLDWIDE
	BRUTALLY FRANK: Is marriage by indigenous law legal or illegal? by/Mary Ann Manja Bayang Look the article HERE
	No-marriage rule for female cadets Look the article HERE
Video	IMPORTANT to look! Why Some Philippine Women Marry Americans & Foreigners - Culture & Visas Personality & Marriage in Fil-West Relationships Movie "Closer to Home"; Filipina-American Dating Marriage Visa Closer To Home – Trailer Look the full descriptions of all 4 videos HERE
Video	IMPORTANT to look! Filipinas (Pinays) marrying and migrating overseas. A documentary about Filipinas marrying Australian. Cultural differences sometimes makes their marriage turns rock and roll. The same situations you will find also about Filipinas marrying - migrating to many other countries, maybe worse .....
	Philippine Marriage Requirements Requisites of Valid Marriage in the Philippines Look Philippine Marriage certificate HERE
MARRIAGE OF FILIPINO AND FOREIGN NATIONAL	MARRIAGE OF FILIPINO AND FOREIGN NATIONAL - paperwork
CHURCH REQUIREMENTS	CHURCH REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE WITH FOREIGNERS
	Faiths And Fated Love Church Requirements for Mixed Marriages by Gladys Pinky Tolete
2012-08-15 this link is dead. If you know a new link, please SEND a Mail	The Official Website of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila Marriage Clearances and Dispensations Important to read for foreigners and non-catholics
	The Official Website of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila CHURCH RECORD CHANGES AND RECONSTRUCTION The Chancery Department of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila is the Secretariat of the diocese. One of its functions is to receive documents and authorize changes and corrections in the registers of baptism, confirmation and marriage. Remark 6 pages
	Registration of marriage Very good instructions about getting married and all the paperwork (Need PowerPoint or PowerPointViewer, if you miss such one, you can download it HERE) Look as pdf HERE
Video	Registration of marriage Very good instructions about getting married and all the paperwork Look also the above link
	SOLEMNIZATION AND REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES OUTSIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES Very good instructions about getting married and all the paperwork (Need PowerPoint or PowerPointViewer, if you miss such one, you can download it HERE) Look as pdf HERE
Video	SOLEMNIZATION AND REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES OUTSIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES Very good instructions about getting married and all the paperwork Look also the above link
	Embassy of the Philippines Jurisdiction for: Norway, Denmark & Iceland *Read about "Report of Marriage" HERE* The Philippines has NO embassy or consulate-general in Denmark, read about renew of passport HERE, Look forms for renewal etc. of passport HERE and for visa HERE or HERE for a stay more than twenty-one (21) days. Read GUIDELINES OF THE NEW PHOTO REQUIREMENTS HERE and look where you can get such one here in Denmark HERE *Remark - take care to get the right Royal Blue background - after a meeting on the Embassy of the Philippines in Oslo, Norway we got photo showing the right Royal Blue. LOOK HERE*
	National Statistics Office (NSO) *"Report of Marriage" of* MUSLIM FILIPINOS Look the rules HERE
	National Statistics Office (NSO) *Pambansang Tanggapan ng Estadistika* NSO has also the responsibility of carrying out and administering the provision of the Civil Registry Law look also HERE
	Certificate of No Marriage - CENOMAR
	Important to read FAQ about ALL kind of civil registrations also IMPORTANT to read about Vital or Civil Registration HERE
	e-Census Need a birth, marriage, death certificate or CENOMAR (Singleness)? e-Census allows you to request these documents anytime, anywhere!
	Application for Marriage License
Same-sex marriages	Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Same-sex marriages are not legally recognized and the LGBT community is not protected by any civil rights laws.
	City Hall Requirements for a Catholic Wedding in the Philippines
	Family Code of the Philippines EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 (important to know) Look the Code as pdf HERE
	Law of the Philippines about Bigamy In bigamy the first spouse is unaware about the second marriage. Differ to bigamy, in polygamy spouses are agree with subsequent marriages of their husband and the agreement for other marriages are declared in court. Look the article as pdf HERE
Family Code of the Philippines	Articles 147 and 148 of the Family Code of the Philippines are the governing laws on property relations between a man and a woman in a live-in relationship. Look the articles as pdf HERE
	A Guide on Living after Marriage Many good informations
	Embassies - Consulates etc. in - and for - Philippines and Denmark - Norway - Sweden - Schengen countries and many more countries :-) - (Passport - visa - Balikbayan - Schengen Agreement countries etc.)
	Marriage of a Filipino "Getting married in Sweden"
	Wedding in Denmark documents and requirements Here you can see who can marry in Denmark, who may not and what for documents are required for a wedding. Look also HERE
DANISH-DANSK	VIGTIGT! LEGALISERING af personlige dokumenter f.eks. kirkelige og borgerlige attester. Når et dansk dokument skal bruges i udlandet, skal det legaliseres. Dokumenterne også skal legaliseret hos det danske generalkonsulat i Manila eller i Cebu. Se også HER (English), HER og HER
DANISH - DANSK	Familiestyrelsen
	Department of Family Affairs, Denmark Important to know for Filipinos and Danes in a PHIL - Danish marriage about: marriage - adoption - divorce
	International Marriages – Norwegian Men and Their Foreign Brides
	UDI: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration
	How do I apply if I am to marry in Norway?
	Marriage of American Citizens in the Philippines read also HERE and HERE
	Immigrant Visa for a Spouse or Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen Look about visa general to USA HERE
Video	How to Marry a Filipina without marrying her in the Philippines? Immigrant Visa for a Filipina Spouse or Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen U.S. Citizens who want to marry their Filipina girlfriends in the U.S.A. should consider using the K1 Fiancee Visa. How to marry a Filipina without added red tape between two governments can be some what eliminated simply by using the K1 Fiancee Visa and not marrying her in her own Country which would force you to use a K3 Marriage Visa. Remember there can be some reasons for denials.... look about them in the video Remark 2 videos in the album Look more on HERE
	RHC Visa Service - Marriage of American Citizens in the Philippines Acquiring a fiancee or fiancé K1, K3 or spouse visa in the Philippines for USA can be a challenging endeavor. If this is your goal, you need a strong partner to assist you with your efforts - and that's where RHC Visa Service comes in.
	Marriage of Canadians in the Philippines
	Marriage to a Filipino citizen and spousal sponsorship to Canada under the marriage immigration initiative is a complex process. This page is designed to guide you through the spousal sponsorship process and your marriage to Filipino citizen.
Video	Marriage to a Filipino citizen and spousal sponsorship to Canada under the marriage immigration initiative is a complex process. Look more on the above link and the full description of the video HERE
	Getting Married in The Republic of The Philippines IMPORTANT: look also HERE and HERE
	Philippine Legal Forms is the site to find the basic formats of standard and frequently used legal forms, contracts and agreements in the Philippines. All Philippine legal forms and contracts on this website are free for site visitors to copy and revise for single use.
	Available Forms by Agency - Authority
	Wedding in Denmark of - for foreigners look also about documents required for a wedding HERE Remember to read rules for visa
	MARRIAGE IN SWEDEN PROCEDURE FOR SWEDEN MARRIAGE - CIVIL & CHURCH
	Filipino Rural Wedding - by Godofredo Stuart The intrusive march of modernization into the bucolic ways of rural life has been relentless.... Look the article HERE
Engagement - Courtship go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click CONTACT or HELP
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Dating before wedding	Important Thoughts about Dating you HAVE to do, before you even think about dating - marry a Filipino - Filipina :-)
Video	Long Distance Relationship and The Do's and Don'ts on how to survive a Long Distance Relationship starrgurl92 wrote on Oct 10, 2010: So yea here is just a little advice on how to survive a LDR (long distance relationship) As you may or may not know I have been in a LDR for 2 years now so I felt I share some of my tips on how we do it. Thanks lots of love. (Bjarne and Maribel ( www.AboutPhilippines.ph ) say, very good advices for all kind of LDR everywhere in the world and for all ages )
	Filipino Pre Wedding Rituals Pagtatapat (Proposal) Singsing/Paghingi ng Kamay (Engagement Ring) Pamanhikan (The meeting of two families) Paninilbihan (Serving the Family) Pa-alam (Inform the family) Dulog (Meeting the “Father”) Alay-Itlog kay Sta. Clara (Offering eggs to St. Claire) Kasal-Kumpisal (confessions) Look the article as pdf HERE
	WARNING - IMPORTANT - WARNING! Think of the areas with Terrorism & Terrorgroups - Terrorist organizations in the Philippines Don´t risk to be a part of that because of a "comming family circle"
	Questions Every Filipina Should Ask A Potential Foreign Pen Pal Before Agreeing To Marriage & Questions to HER from Him
	Philippine Dating and Marriage Read the article as pdf HERE
	Love’s Tests and Rituals from Courtship to Marriage Read the article as pdf HERE
	Courtship in the Philippines General overview Other courtship practices Tagalog and Ilocos regions Other courtship practices Pangasinan region Other courtship practices Apayao region Other courtship practices Palawan region Other courtship practices Visayas region Other courtship practices Mindanao region
Courtship and Marriage Rites	Courtship and Marriage Rites in Philippine Provinces Ifugao, Mountain Province Ilocos Province Province of Batangas Province of Cebu Province of Leyte Tausug
	Many good informations about courtship/marriage traditions
	Muslim Courtship & Wedding - Rituals & Marriage in Philippines Muslim - Wedding Guidelines &Requirements
	Typical Filipino Courtship and Marriage (remark 2 pages) Look the whole article HERE
	Courtship Secrets of a Filipina Look the article HERE
	Filipino Traditional courtship (LIGAWAN)
Filipino Wedding Traditions Style	Filipino Wedding Traditions Style Common Filipino wedding day beliefs Engagement Nuptial ceremony
	Filipino Customs and Traditions: Courtship, Engagement, and Marriage (remark 4 pages) Look the whole article HERE
	Pinoy Pre-Wedding Rituals in Modern Times
	Philippine Wedding Customs and Superstitions
	Beliefs on Love, Courtship, and Marriage Look the article HERE
Ciagnik	Courtship in the Philippines
	LOVE, COURTSHIP IN FILIPINO CULTURE
	Pamalaye Or Pamamanhikan Look the article HERE
	Tips for Your Pamamanhikan Look also HERE
	The municipality of Santa Lucia, province of Ilocos Sur Beliefs & Practices e.g. courtship/marriage traditions
	The rustic town of Gregorio del Pilar, province of Ilocos Sur Many, many Traditions, Beliefs & Practices e.g.: ALBASIA (MEDIATOR) MAIKASING/MAITANI (Parental marriage) DAWAK (Grand Wedding Celebration) PATIAM/ RAMBAK (Common Wedding Celebration) BEGNAS BURIAL PRACTICES AND BELIEFS: LEGLEG THE SAPANGOT PAMUMPUNAN OP-OPPOG AND PINALABI DAMAAN
	Filipino Engagement and Wedding Traditions
	The Troy Philippines Culture Blog the harana and other filipino courtship/marriage traditions
	Filipino Courtship - Tradition - Harana vs. Modern The Filipino way of courtship is probably among the most romantic in the world.
	What is Harana? by Florante Aguilar and Fides Enriquez Look the article as pdf HERE
(Slowly to load)	The Vanishing “Harana” in Cavinti Look the article as pdf HERE
Video	A glimpse of the Filipino tradition "HARANA" - Then and Now Remark 3 videos in the album
Video	Filipino courtship: then and now & Filipino Courtship before and NOW 2012 Remark 2 videos in the album
	How Courtship Changed In The Philippines
	Sarahgats’s Blog Courtship in the Philippines today Look this IMPORTANT article as pdf HERE
	Ilonggo traditional courtship, wedding rites look the continue about Ilonggo marriage HERE Look the whole article (part 1 + 2) HERE
	Philippine Muslim (Tausug) Courtship on Jolo Island
Video	Traditional Filipino Courting Tutorial by Mikey Bustos This video is a brief overview of the beautiful and unique tradition of Filipino courtship. Enjoy!
Video	TADEK - Courtship & Wedding Rites of Nueva Era by Ed Antonio This was shown during the Ragrag-o Festival at the Ilocos Norte Capitol.
Video	Pangalitawo Subanen Courtship Dance
Video	T'Boli Lake Sebu, Mindanao Courtship Dance
Video	Paseo de Iloilo courtship and flirtation dance This is one of the most sophisticated courtship and flirtation dances of the Spanish era. The gentlemen compete among each other to win the heart of the dalaga, or young lady, by exemplifying chivalry, grace, and confidence. Remark 5 videos in the album
General about Wedding - Marriage in the Philippines and - or to a Filipino - Filipina & Wedding Culture go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
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	WARNING - IMPORTANT - WARNING! Think of the areas with Terrorism & Terrorgroups - Terrorist organizations in the Philippines Don´t risk to be a part of that because of a "comming family circle"
	What disgraces the Image of Filipina for Marriage
Attitudes toward Marriage	Attitudes toward Marriage in the Philippines by/Lindy Williams
	"How to Incorporate Filipino Traditions into a Wedding Reception" Filipino wedding receptions are not so different from traditional American wedding receptions. There are, however, unique festivities that are incorporated into the Filipino celebration or program. From the money dance, which aims to give the married couple a prosperous start, to the... Look the article HERE
	Philippine Dating and Marriage Read the article as pdf HERE
9 Filipino Pre Wedding Rituals	9 Filipino Pre Wedding Rituals Look the article HERE
	Wedding Traditions Explained Discover the reasons behind some common wedding traditions Look the article HERE
	Ninong and Ninang The typical Filipino wedding is characterized by the long line-up of ninongs and ninangs or the godparents.
	On Being Chosen as Ninong or Ninang
INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES	A FEW THEOLOGICAL AND PASTORAL PERSPECTIVES OF INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES by Fr. Vimal Tirimanna CSsR Executive Secretary FABC Office of Theological Concerns
	The Sanctity Of Marriage In The Philippines Gay Marriages in the Philippines - Why is it not Allowed Arranged Marriages - For Better or For Worse
Video	Same Sex Marriage - Yes or No? Epic Fail Cover Productions presents Same Sex Marriage (Yes or No?) In partial Fulfillment for the requirement in Gender and Sexuality subject.
	Important to read for a divorced who want to be remarried: Religion and divorce e.g. No Catholic Church will remarry divorced persons, unless they previously have their marriage annulled, which is only possible in some circumstances.
Legal age of marriage	legal age of marriage - Etc. in the Philippines Legislation on sexual offences against children in Philippines Etc. Ages for legal purposes Rape Other forms of child sex abuse Child prostitution Child pornography Read also the below Link!
	*Girls Not Brides* is a global partnership of organisations working to end child marriage all over the world. Together, we aim to give a voice to girls at risk of child marriage, to defend their rights to health and education, and to give them the opportunities they need to fulfill their potential.
Video	LET GIRLS BE GIRLS AND NOT BRIDES! PHILIPPINES: "THE NUMBER OF TEEN BRIDES IS ALMOST FIVE TIMES MORE THAN THE TEEN GROOMS," THE NSO SAID CITING 2009 DATA. Women forced into marriage, the current extreme hardships that women face (particularly with regards to female sexuality). Reduce unwanted pregnancies. Look the full description of the video HERE Look also HERE
	Philippines 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey report
	IMPORTANT - Look EARLY MARRIAGE A HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICE *look MUCH* more, click: Early Marriage - Child Spouses**
	Child Spouses - Early Marriage The Philippines - Early marriage - putting lives at risk
	Muslim Courtship & Wedding - Rituals & Marriage in Philippines Muslim - Wedding Guidelines &Requirements
	Mixed marriages A COMMITMENT By Tingting Cojuangco
	Women and early marriage A COMMITMENT By Tingting Cojuangco Look the article HERE
Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! Thoughts on Marriages between Muslims and non-Muslims Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!	Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! *For a NON-Muslim it´s very important to read and hear from other about their experience bad - good in such a marriage for both them and children, ALSO IN POLYGAMY,* and get accept from own family of such a marriage, before he - she accept dating - marriage. THINK, THINK and THINK! READ ABOUT "SHARIA LAW" & Human Rights Our advice DON´T DO IT - DON´T JOIN SUCH AN INTERFAITH MARRIAGE - RELATIONSHIP between MUSLIM faith and ALL other kind of religions - faiths and NEVER join an EARLY MARRIAGE - DON´T DO IT! NEVER - NEVER - NEVER DO IT! Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!
Video	Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! IMPORTANT to look for ALL Non-Muslims: Pope Warns Against Marrying Muslims Testimonies of Brutal Domestic Abuse - Cerab's Story The video is in German language but it has English subtext Couragious and confrontative German newsreport on the muslim abuse of women. Look also the videos HERE Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!
	Interfaith Marriages *Firstly it is important to point out that Muslim men are not allowed to marry any non-Muslim women.* & Why can’t a Muslim Woman marry a non-Muslim Man? Look also HERE
	Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! *Muslim Marriage - Polygamy* - Early Marriage - Divorce Code of Muslim Personal Laws in the Philippines (Presidential Decree no. 1083 1977) concerning family law and institutions (Polygamy, nikah, divorce, paternity, filiation, nafaqah, registration, succession, and constitution and jurisdiction of shari'ah courts) Remark: There´s still Early Marriage: Marriage Age*: minimum marriage age 15 years for males and puberty for females (female is presumed to have attained puberty at 15 years); Sharia* District Court may authorise marriage of female between 12 and 15 years if she has attained puberty. Don´t do it and putting lives at risk Look the rules HERE
Muslims in the Philippines Questions - Response	Muslims in the Philippines Questions - Response about: passport – marriage registration – conversion to Islam – Muslim wedding ceremony – unemployment – Muslims in Mindanao – Muslims in Manila
	Women Living Under Muslim Laws is an international solidarity network that provides information, support and a collective space for women whose lives are shaped, conditioned or governed by laws and customs said to derive from Islam. Read e.g. about "Moro ethnic women speak-out on sexual violence in customary practices and traditions" HERE and "Murder in the Name of Honour" HERE and read all the other link to more informations
	Why Sharia Law MUST be Opposed NO to Political Islam, YES to Human Rights. The problem for all of us is how to oppose the violations of human rights inherent in the Sharia - One law for all – equality before the law – for Muslims and non-Muslims, for men and women alike, must be the answer. Important: look also HERE
	Islamic Law vs Human Rights by/International Humanist and Ethical Union - I.H.E.U. Look the article HERE
	The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women which happen in islam countries
This link is often not working BUT IMPORTANT: Look also HERE and HERE	WARNING - IMPORTANT - WARNING! Muslim Father, Catholic Mother: What About the Child? In Islam, one of the requirements of a mixed marriage is that the mother is allowed to follow her own religious practice but the children are to be raised as Muslims.
	WARNING - IMPORTANT - WARNING! Born Muslim or not? Muslim Father, Catholic Mother: What About the Child? The children of a Muslim male are regarded as Muslim by Islam even if the mother is non-Muslim. Look also this article HERE
*2013-04-23 this link is dead, if you know a new link, please SEND a MAIL*	DFA: Information About Marriage of Filipino and Foreign National in the Philippines
	Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines
	GUIDELINES IN ASKING AND MARRYING A FILIPINO WOMAN Look the article HERE
Rafi Michael	Filipino Wedding Traditions by/Rafi Michael
Wedding Customs & Traditions	Filipino Wedding Customs and Traditions
Courtship and Marriage Rites	Courtship and Marriage Rites in Philippine Provinces Ifugao, Mountain Province Ilocos Province Province of Batangas Province of Cebu Province of Leyte Tausug
Filipino Wedding Traditions Style	Filipino Wedding Traditions Style Common Filipino wedding day beliefs Engagement Nuptial ceremony
	Filipino Customs and Traditions: Courtship, Engagement, and Marriage (remark 4 pages) Look the whole article HERE
	Typical Filipino Courtship and Marriage (remark 2 pages) Look the whole article HERE
Video	A wedding in Kalinga This is a wedding video and a slideshow shot in Tulgao, Tinglayan, Kalinga on december 29, 2007, brought to you by Biyaheng Pinoy and offered to the public for information and entertainment purposes only. All video footages are recorded, edited by Wencel Angeles.
Video	A philippine wedding set in the tiny village of General Luna, Siargao Island
	Marriage and wedding customs The Money Dance
Video	Marriage and wedding customs The Money Dance The traditional Filipino money dance where the bride & groom dance while guests pin money to the bride's dress. Remark 3 videos in the album
Video	Yakan Wedding Dance - muslim This was during the Socialization party - Lantaka Hotel for the delegates of the 8th HRSD Conference
Video	Newly weds dancing a native Igorot wedding dance during their wedding reception
	Filipinos marrying foreigners to flee poverty
AttyAtWork.com	The Application of Islamic Family Law in the Philippines There’s an interesting article published in the Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, entitled: The Legal Impediments to the Application of Islamic Family Law in the Philippines. Look the article HERE
	The Legal Impediments to the Application of Islamic Family Law in the Philippines (full text) by/Anshari P. Ali
Interfaith Marriage	Sacraments - Matrimony - Interfaith Marriage Threads in the Catholic question and answer forum
Children Left-Behind	Migration and Filipino Children Left-Behind By: Melanie M. Reyes Miriam College – Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) - for the - *United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)*
	Beliefs on Love, Courtship, and Marriage Look the article HERE
SG Wedding Favors Blog	Filipino Pre-Wedding Traditions Then and Now
“Want to get married”	Important to know for a Filipino A look at what “covenant marriage” is all about in a USA marriage
So You Want to Marry a Filipina	So You Want to Marry a Filipina
So you STILL want to marry a Filipina	So you STILL want to marry a Filipina
	Lizha´s Corner look the rules for how to marry a Philippine citizen, look with many other good links HERE
	Getting Married in the Philippines
	Founded by a married couple, for marrying couples with many good links
	WeddingABC's - weddings, wedding planner, wedding suppliers, wedding adviser, wedding guide, philippine weddings
	Wedding Cebu many good links and advices
	Filipino Wedding Traditions Look the article HERE
	Wedding Ceremony Traditions with many good link about dresses, clothes etc. look also Filipino - Costumes & Dresses
	Kasalan (Filipino Wedding) Jose 'Pitoy' Moreno, Asia's Fashion Czar has published a book on weddings, apply titled Kasalan. The book is a must for Filipinos and their friends, who need to update themselves about the customs, traditions, fashion designs and ceremonial frills of a traditional Filipino wedding. With permission from the author. Maynila Netzine is proud to publish important aspects of a truly Filipino Kasalan! Look the important article HERE
	Kasalang Pilipino: Looking Into Filipino Weddings with many good link about clothes etc.
	Multi-Cultural Wedding Clothing
	Philippine Wedding Culture and Superstitions Look the article HERE
Philippines Wedding Tradition and Beliefs	Philippines Wedding Tradition and Beliefs Look the article HERE
	Dressing For Tradition: Wedding Dresses Superstitions By Sarrah Beaumont
	An online Filipino Wedding Resource Site
	Philippine Wedding Facts and Trivia
Marriage Cultural Adaptations	Archdiocese of Santa Fe Rite of Marriage Cultural Adaptations
	Special - Issue: Culture - Customs - Traditions The Philippines Then and Now Filipinos Unique Traditions History of the Filipino Language Philippine Wedding Culture & Superstitions Philippine Fiestas & Holidays
	The municipality of Santa Lucia, province of Ilocos Sur Beliefs & Practices e.g. courtship/marriage traditions
	The rustic town of Gregorio del Pilar, province of Ilocos Sur Many, many Traditions, Beliefs & Practices e.g.: ALBASIA (MEDIATOR) MAIKASING/MAITANI (Parental marriage) DAWAK (Grand Wedding Celebration) PATIAM/ RAMBAK (Common Wedding Celebration) BEGNAS BURIAL PRACTICES AND BELIEFS: LEGLEG THE SAPANGOT PAMUMPUNAN OP-OPPOG AND PINALABI DAMAAN
	Many good informations about courtship/marriage traditions
Lopis Marriage Ceremonies	Lopis is the term for the first marriage ceremonies that a couple performs after they begin living together as husband and wife. There are a number of recognized and named ways to perform these ceremonies
Kalon Wedding Ceremonies	This kalon ceremony, it is the beginning of the living together of a husband and wife. But it is only the rich who are able to have a kalon ceremony. Not everybody who marries can have a kalon ceremony for this reason, two water buffalo are killed.
	The Cord and Veil Ceremony In the Filipino wedding tradition the Cord and Veil ceremony is done at the end of the wedding after the couple has been pronounced husband and wife.
	What is a Despedida de Soltera? Filipino Wedding Tradition Includes This Family Event
	Despedida de Soltera One of the loveliest Filipino marriage traditions is the despedida de soltera, farewell to the single life.
	Another Early Marriage Custom
	Download despedida soltera files
	Ilonggo traditional courtship, wedding rites and marriage look the continue HERE Look the whole article (part 1 + 2) HERE
The Troy Philippines Culture Blog	the harana and other filipino courtship/marriage traditions
CAVINTI DIASPORA	The Vanishing “Harana” in Cavinti
Ethnic Courtship & Wedding	Ethnic Filipinos - Indigenous groups - Etc. Courtship & Wedding - Rituals & Marriage
*Culture*	look more about weddingculture etc.
Wedding Gowns examples Look also Costumes & Dresses (opens in new window) go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click CONTACT or HELP
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Video	BRIDAL & DEBUTANTE FAIR, FASHION SHOW It was an evening of beauty and elegance as Cebu's top designers showed off their fantastic creations at the MARCO POLO HOTEL PLAZA, Cebu. Look more about "Debutante" HERE
Video	Elegant Gowns by Malou Castillejos & some of her design sketches Remark 2 videos in the album Look more about Malou Castillejos´ Gowns design HERE
Video	Famous wedding gowns on exhibit In the event's "Filipino Bridal Heritage Exhibit" sponsored by Champion Infinity, today's brides and fashion watchers saw not only how rich the country's bridal design heritage was, through several wedding gowns worn by such prominent personalities as actress Susan Roces, singer Anna Fegi and model Rissa Mananquil. They also witnessed Filipino creativity in the handiwork of such masters as Jose "Pitoy" Moreno, Ben Farrales, Nolie Hans, Philip Rodriguez, Mike dela Rosa and Auggie Cordero. Video by INQUIRER.net's Ryan Leagogo. Look also HERE
Catholic Church - Wedding Guidelines &Requirements go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click CONTACT or HELP
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	*Important to read!* The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines Many, many more good link and advices
	Important to read for a divorced who want to be remarried: Religion and divorce e.g. No Catholic Church will remarry divorced persons, unless they previously have their marriage annulled, which is only possible in some circumstances.
CHURCH REQUIREMENTS	CHURCH REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE WITH FOREIGNERS
Catholic Wedding Celebration Guidelines	Catholic Wedding Celebration Guidelines
Filipino Catholic Wedding Ceremony	Filipino Catholic Wedding Ceremony Ceremony is 40 minutes long as presented here. Look the ceremony HERE
Video	Traditional Catholic wedding ceremony and wedding liturgy by Rev. Fr. Patrick Joseph Martin at the Redemptorist Church in Cebu. Look much more about this wedding HERE
Catholic Wedding Ceremony Songs - Hymns	Catholic Wedding Ceremony Songs - Hymns
	Ritual of Marriage Look the article HERE
	Cebu Archdiocese’s new guidelines for church weddings To stop wedding planners’ extras, Catholic Church in Cebu lays guidelines for weddings
2012-08-15 this link is dead. If you know a new link, please SEND a Mail	The Official Website of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila Marriage Clearances and Dispensations Important to read for foreigners and non-catholics
Weddings By Lance	Filipino Catholic Wedding Ceremony (Example)
	Weddings in The Philippines The Philippines has fabulous customs, especially when it comes to weddings, using a mix of earlier Filipino traditions and later Latin customs introduced by their colonial masters. The weddings reflect the strong traditions of family - and extended family. Therefore Filipino wedding ceremonies typically involve many people and the wedding rituals 'speak' to the couple personally. *Read much more with MANY* good advices about Jim´s and Nila´s wedding HERE (version1) and HERE (version2) both versions are pdf**
	Blessing of Arrhae (Arras)
A Wedding in Cebu	General [Catholic] Church Wedding Requirements with many good links about wedding
Interfaith Marriage	Sacraments - Matrimony - Interfaith Marriage Threads in the Catholic question and answer forum
Marriage Convalidation	Marriage Convalidation Ceremony in the Catholic Church
Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! Thoughts on Marriages between Muslims and non-Muslims Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!	Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! *For a NON-Muslim it´s very important to read and hear from other about their experience bad - good in such a marriage for both them and children, ALSO IN POLYGAMY,* and get accept from own family of such a marriage, before he - she accept dating - marriage. THINK, THINK and THINK! *Take care of countries with* "SHARIA LAW"......... NEVER NEVER accept a spouse living after "SHARIA LAW" if you want a life with the HUMAN RIGHTS! READ ABOUT "SHARIA LAW" & Human Rights Our advice DON´T DO IT - DON´T JOIN SUCH AN INTERFAITH MARRIAGE - RELATIONSHIP between MUSLIM faith and ALL other kind of religions - faiths and NEVER join an EARLY MARRIAGE - DON´T DO IT! NEVER - NEVER - NEVER DO IT! Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!
Video	Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning! IMPORTANT to look for ALL Non-Muslims: Pope Warns Against Marrying Muslims Testimonies of Brutal Domestic Abuse - Cerab's Story The video is in German language but it has English subtext Couragious and confrontative German newsreport on the muslim abuse of women. Look also the videos HERE Warning - IMPORTANT - Warning!
Civil registration - Wedding Guidelines &Requirements go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
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	National Statistics Office (NSO) *Pambansang Tanggapan ng Estadistika* NSO has also the responsibility of carrying out and administering the provision of the Civil Registry Law look also HERE
	Important to read FAQ about ALL kind of civil registrations also IMPORTANT to read about Vital or Civil Registration HERE
	Application for Marriage License
“Live-in” relationship also called “common-law marriage“ go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
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	the “live-in” relationship, also called “common-law marriage“ (important to know)
	Common-law marriage (live-in relationships) in the Philippines Look the article HERE
Family Code of the Philippines	Articles 147 and 148 of the Family Code of the Philippines are the governing laws on property relations between a man and a woman in a live-in relationship.
Common Law Marriage	Common Law Marriage in The Philippines What are the legal ramifications of living with a Filipina? Like most Filipino law it is complicated.
Marriage contract go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
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	The Islamic Marriage Contract Required elements for a legal Islamic marriage
docstoc	Different samples of a marriage contract for different religions
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	Divorce a Filipino - Filipina Divorce - Annulment of marriage in the Philippines or between a Filipino and a foreigner Many good advices
Video	Marriage, Annulment & Divorce in the Catholic Church Remark 4 videos in the album Look also HERE
Sexuality in Philippines go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
Etc. go to overview Please tell if you find dead or missing link, just click SEND MAIL and - or HELP
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Video	Filipino Wedding Shower Game The object of the Wedding Shower game is to have Player 1 insert the stick into the toilet role between Player 2's legs. Player 1 is blind folded and has to be instructed by Player 2. Fun Times! The wise married couples showed newlyweds and the upcoming bride and groom how "it's" done. Remark 2 videos in the album
Child Prostitution in Cebu	Child Prostitution in Cebu Alarming - ILO [International Labor Organization]
	Republic Act No. 9255 AN ACT ALLOWING ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN TO USE THE SURNAME OF THEIR FATHER Look the act HERE Look RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9255 HERE Look also RA 9255 AO HERE or as pdf HERE
	Turn a Child-Sex Tourist Into an Ex-Tourist If you see anything that makes you uneasy or raises your suspicions you must call the authorities. They will carefully investigate the situation and act if a crime is being committed. CALL (+632) 117 Look the advices HERE IMPORTANT: Read also PROTECT PHILIPPINE CHILDREN
	Informations about protection against Human Trafficking, Sex tourism, Prostitution & Pornography in Philippines General informations & Law - Codes & Rules
Children Left-Behind	Migration and Filipino Children Left-Behind By: Melanie M. Reyes Miriam College – Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) - for the - *United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)*
Filipino Superstitions	Filipino Superstitions Compiled by Laura B. Corpuz Look HERE
*Live - Retire in The Philippines*	Live - Retire in the Philippines Many good informations
	Law & Rules in the Philippines Good to know for Filipino - also for filipino living abroad, Balikbayan, foreigners living in the Philippines or married to a filipino and many more
CHRISTIANITY IN THE PHILIPPINES	CHRISTIANITY IN THE PHILIPPINES Professor Susan Russell Read as pdf HERE
PhilippineMarriageProcessors	Philippine Marriage Processors is not a match making service nor a mail order bride service, and is not engaged in the matching of filipinas with foreingers. We simplify, and speed up processing of Philippine marriage forms.
	FILIPINO-AMERICANS So many good informations also about the culture, wedding, languages, dresses and the whole life in the Philippines
Family Planning	Family Planning and the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines: Cohesion and Conflict by Jennifer Bowman, M.P.H. read - Look the article pdf HERE
DANISH-DANSK	Foreningen Ægteskab uden grænser, som kan hjælpe ved familiesamføring i Danmark
	The Danish Church Abroad / Danish Seamen´s Church In Danish language read HERE

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