1. In the case of Andal vs. Andal (GR No. 196359, May 11, 2021), what were the major changes in Article 36 of the Family Code on Psychological Incapacity that were introduced and should be applied in all subsequent cases under the said provision? Explain
2. Is the Doctrine of Republic vs Molina relating to Psychological Incapacity still relevant? Explain comprehensively.
3. Kevin was a decorated Philippine Navy Officer. He went on to teach survival techniques to all the students of the Philippine Navy for about ten (10) years which includes diving during rough waters in open sea. One day, while on board the vessel MV Diego Silang en route to Davao City, the ship encountered a typhoon in the waters near the Bicol Region. The captain was able to send a distress signal to the head office, but it was too late and the ship sank. In the weeks that followed, the search operations yielded debris of the lost ship but the bodies of the crew of MV Diego Silang were not recovered. Devastated by the news, Hailey, the legal wife of Kevin, demanded a search of the area where the ship sank. He went to the radio stations in the Bicol area hoping to send a message to Kevin who she thinks is still alive. However, no good news came. Eleven (11) years after the loss of Kevin, Hailey finally moved on and met James. They fell in love and got married after. a.
4. Is the marriage between Hailey and James, contracted after eleven (11) years since the day of the ship mishap, valid? Explain
5. What if Kevin, after fifteen (15) years from the said sea accident, reappeared, can he get back his legal wife considering that they are still married despite the lapse of such a very long period? Explain.
6. What the you mean by Good Faith Marriage and when is that applicable under Article 35 of the Family Code of the Philippines?