She left their conjugal house and stayed with her parents in the province. She did not return to their conjugal house as she already found a job in the province. She would only go to their conjugal house every other week. x x x” (Emphasis supplied)It is clear that once the wife consents or condones her husband from an act of concubinage, such consent or condonation may bar her from pursuing a criminal complaint for concubinage. Alfredo next argues that Rosa had pardoned his concubinage, having admitted to knowing of his womanizing and yet continuing with their relationship as demonstrated in Rosa’s annual visits to him in Davao City.

Source: Manila Times November 09, 2020 16:07 UTC