Supreme Court urges Congress to act on same-sex couples’ rightsMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court urged Congress to take a more active role in addressing the rights of same-sex couples. “Thus, this Court does not have the monopoly to assure the freedom and rights of homosexual couples. The high court said that property relations between same-sex couples are governed by Article 148 of the Family Code. A same-sex relationship is a normal relationship and therefore should be covered by Article 148 of the Family Code. RELATED: Supreme Court: Same-sex couples can be recognized as property co-owner

Source: Philippine Star February 10, 2026 19:17 UTC