Kapuso Actress Carla Abellana Speaks on Divorce Bill
CARLA ABELLANA – The Kapuso actress admitted that she has a mixed stand on the proposal of legalizing divorce in the Philippines.
Currently, one of the topics that spark different reactions from the people is the Divorce Bill. The House of Representatives has passed the Absolute Divorce Bill in the third and final reading and it is set to be voted upon in the Senate.
In the House of Representatives, 131 lawmakers voted “Yes” on passing the House Bill 9349 which is “An Act Reinstituting Absolute Divorce as an Alternative Mode for the Dissolution of Marriage”. 109 lawmakers voted “no” and 20 lawmakers abstained.
Bacoor Representative Lani Mercado is one of those who voted “No” against the Divorce Bill citing her belief in protecting marriage. Recently, one of the showbiz celebrities who expressed her stand about the Divorce Bill is Kapuso actress Carla Abellana.
Living a celebrity life, it is no secret to the public that Carla Abellana came from a failed marriage with Tom Rodriguez. After several years of being in a relationship, Carla and Tom officially tied the knot last October 2021.
However, unexpectedly, a few months after they got married, Carla and Tom separated. Their unexpected separation which just a few months since they officially tied the knot was surrounded by rumors and allegations. Neither Tom nor Carla directly revealed the reason behind their separation.
Tom Rodriguez flew to the United States to be with his family. He was in a showbiz hiatus for two (2) years and it was just last February 2024 when he returned to the Philippines and to his showbiz career.
Being a U.S.-Filipino citizen of the United States, Tom Rodriguez filed for Divorce in U.S. However, according to Carla Abellana, a local court must recognize the Divorce Decree as it is a different process in the Philippines.
With regards to her stand on the proposed legalization of divorce in the country, the Kapuso actress has a mixed stand. Based on a report on Pep, the actress said that she cannot say that she is pro-divorce nor anti-divorce.
“Medyo torn. Given that I’m Roman Catholic. But ang napapansin ko at nararamdaman ko lang, personally, is ang dami nang sumisigaw na maipasa na siya, maging legal na siya,” Carla said.
Based on the article, amid having a mixed stand on the proposed legalization of divorce in the Philippines, Carla Abellana recognize the separation of the state and the Church but hopes that the pleas of those who need it will be heard.
“Siguro they should listen more, yung ating public officials, they should listen to people, to the citizens kung ano ba talaga yung kailangan nila, gusto nila. Para dun sila mag-base,” the actress said.