THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE
Solemnizing Officers Seminar on Marriage Law in the Philippines
May 12, 2006
Lapulapu City, Cebu - - The event was a success with about 15 ministers and church leaders attending the seminar last May 12, 2006 at Mactan Church of Christ.
13 ministers from Cebu Province, 1 from Butuan and 1 from Pasig City, attended the seminar on Marriage Law in the Philippines held by the National Statistics Office spearheaded by Atty. Lilia B. Tandoc, Regional Director of NSO Cebu.
The seminar started at 9:00 AM and ended at 5:00 PM. Among the topics and speakers are: Marriage Laws in the Philippines (Mr. Firmo C. Diputado), Updates on the Bacolod Convention (Atty. Lilia B. Tandoc), How to Fill-out the Marriage Certificate Form (Mrs. Anna Marie Yap), CENOMAR and Republic Act 9048 (Mr. Ronaldo C. Taghap), and Procedures/Requirements of Solemnizing officer (New Applications/Renewal) by Mrs. Candida S. Taghap.
The open forum was also patiently responded to by the speakers and all of the questions have been liberally answered. Also a slight issue on our doctrine of church autonomy has been discussed and solved. Apparently, it is only possible to get a Solemnizing License when the person applying has a recommendation from a SEC recognized and registered congregation.
On the other hand, Bro. Barry Murell will be composing a letter of resolution, as suggested by Atty. Lilia Tandoc, which may possibly help preachers from small congregations and/or congregations not yet registered with SEC. Atty. Lilia Tandoc promised to assist us in this process.
The seminar was mainly organized by Mactan and Babag Congregation lead by Bro. Elmer Palacio and Bro. Aldous Echegoyen.
This has been beneficial to all those who attended not just because of the Certificate of Attendance that they received (which is a requirement to get a Solemnizing License) but also because of the knowledge that they acquired.
Ministers and Preachers of the church needs to promote moral and legal marriage, family conduct and submission to the Government. I could say that this seminar has helped us to move one more step forward to that.
All participants received a Certificate of Attendance and a Family Code of the Philippines book.
- - Aldous
For other information regarding Solemnizing License please check http://www.philippinechurchesofchrist.org/news/solemn.htm
Also Check How to Register Your Congregation at http://www.philippinechurchesofchrist.org/sec/sec.htm
Solemnizing Officers Seminar on Marriage Law in the Philippines
May 12, 2006
Lapulapu City, Cebu - - The event was a success with about 15 ministers and church leaders attending the seminar last May 12, 2006 at Mactan Church of Christ.
13 ministers from Cebu Province, 1 from Butuan and 1 from Pasig City, attended the seminar on Marriage Law in the Philippines held by the National Statistics Office spearheaded by Atty. Lilia B. Tandoc, Regional Director of NSO Cebu.
The seminar started at 9:00 AM and ended at 5:00 PM. Among the topics and speakers are: Marriage Laws in the Philippines (Mr. Firmo C. Diputado), Updates on the Bacolod Convention (Atty. Lilia B. Tandoc), How to Fill-out the Marriage Certificate Form (Mrs. Anna Marie Yap), CENOMAR and Republic Act 9048 (Mr. Ronaldo C. Taghap), and Procedures/Requirements of Solemnizing officer (New Applications/Renewal) by Mrs. Candida S. Taghap.
The open forum was also patiently responded to by the speakers and all of the questions have been liberally answered. Also a slight issue on our doctrine of church autonomy has been discussed and solved. Apparently, it is only possible to get a Solemnizing License when the person applying has a recommendation from a SEC recognized and registered congregation.
On the other hand, Bro. Barry Murell will be composing a letter of resolution, as suggested by Atty. Lilia Tandoc, which may possibly help preachers from small congregations and/or congregations not yet registered with SEC. Atty. Lilia Tandoc promised to assist us in this process.
The seminar was mainly organized by Mactan and Babag Congregation lead by Bro. Elmer Palacio and Bro. Aldous Echegoyen.
This has been beneficial to all those who attended not just because of the Certificate of Attendance that they received (which is a requirement to get a Solemnizing License) but also because of the knowledge that they acquired.
Ministers and Preachers of the church needs to promote moral and legal marriage, family conduct and submission to the Government. I could say that this seminar has helped us to move one more step forward to that.
All participants received a Certificate of Attendance and a Family Code of the Philippines book.
- - Aldous
For other information regarding Solemnizing License please check http://www.philippinechurchesofchrist.org/news/solemn.htm
Also Check How to Register Your Congregation at http://www.philippinechurchesofchrist.org/sec/sec.htm
