The Philippines stands almost alone globally alongside Vatican City as a nation where divorce is still not permitted. Philippine law provides for marriage termination only through annulment or nullity of marriage. In rare instances, Filipinos married to foreigners can have foreign divorces recognized if processed abroad. Advocates for divorce reform highlight the lengthy, costly annulment procedures and argue that a divorce law would offer a faster and more affordable option for couples seeking to legally end failing marriages. Despite this, legislative roadblocks and cultural factors have prevented the introduction of divorce. As one justice reporter notes, the question remains: why is the country still reluctant to introduce divorce when other legal options prove inefficient? This ongoing debate reflects broader social and legal complexities facing the Philippines today.