Civil Law, 2012 Bar — Question 22

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Agay, a Filipino citizen and Topacio, an Australian citizen, got married in the consular office of the Philippines in Australia. According to the laws of Australia, a marriage solemnized by a consular official is valid, provided that such marriage is celebrated in accordance with the laws of such consular official. Under Philippine law, what is the status of the marriage of Agay and Topacio? Choose the best answer. A) Void, because the consular official only has authority to solemnize marriages between Filipinos. B) Valid, because according to the laws of Australia, such consular official has authority to celebrate the marriage. C) Voidable, because there is an irregularity in the authority of the consular official to solemnize marriages. D) Valid, because such marriage is recognized as valid in the place where it was celebrated.

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