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The Supreme Court ruled on February 5, 2025, that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of properties under Article 148 of the Family Code if there is proof of actual contribution. The decision reversed lower court rulings.

The Supreme Court ruled on February 5, 2025, that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of properties under Article 148 of the Family Code if there is proof of actual contribution. The decision reversed lower court rulings.

The case involved two women who purchased a house and lot in Quezon City in 2006 and agreed to register the property under one partner's name for banking convenience. After their separation, one partner refused to sell the property or recognize the other as co-owner.

The case involved two women who purchased a house and lot in Quezon City in 2006 and agreed to register the property under one partner's name for banking convenience. After their separation, one partner refused to sell the property or recognize the other as co-owner.

Article 147 of the Family Code applies to unmarried couples who may legally marry, while Article 148 applies to couples who cannot legally marry. Since Philippine law defines marriage as between a man and a woman, same-sex couples fall under Article 148.

Article 147 of the Family Code applies to unmarried couples who may legally marry, while Article 148 applies to couples who cannot legally marry. Since Philippine law defines marriage as between a man and a woman, same-sex couples fall under Article 148.

The Supreme Court found that a signed acknowledgment in which one partner admitted the other paid approximately 50% of the property's purchase and renovation costs constituted sufficient proof of actual contribution, establishing a valid 50% co-ownership.

The Supreme Court found that a signed acknowledgment in which one partner admitted the other paid approximately 50% of the property's purchase and renovation costs constituted sufficient proof of actual contribution, establishing a valid 50% co-ownership.

Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen stated that a same-sex relationship is a normal relationship that should be covered by Article 148. Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier said the article is broad enough to cover same-sex cohabitation given prevailing values in modern society.

Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen stated that a same-sex relationship is a normal relationship that should be covered by Article 148. Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier said the article is broad enough to cover same-sex cohabitation given prevailing values in modern society.

The Supreme Court stated that it does not have the monopoly to assure the freedom and rights of same-sex couples and that Congress must be involved through legislation. The court said public reason needs to be shaped through campaigns and advocacies in political forums.

The Supreme Court stated that it does not have the monopoly to assure the freedom and rights of same-sex couples and that Congress must be involved through legislation. The court said public reason needs to be shaped through campaigns and advocacies in political forums.

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