Marriages between non-Christians.
Section 24
SEC. 24. Marriages between non-Christians.—A previous license shall not be required, either, for marriages between Igorots, Ifugaos, Negritos, Moros or other non-Christians converted to the Christian faith and baptized not over five years before such marriages, when solemnized by priests or ministers of the gospel of any denomination, church, sect or religion properly registered under the provisions of this Act. In such cases, the priest or minister solemnizing the marriage shall state in a sworn statement made before any person authorized by law to administer oaths, that the marriage was performed between Igorots, Ifugaos, Negritos, Moros or other non-Christians converted to the Christian faith and baptized not more than five years before such marriage, that he took the necessary steps to ascertain the age and relationship of the contracting parties, and that, in his judgment, no legal impediment to the marriage existed at the time that it was solemnized. This sworn statement and a copy of the marriage contract shall be sent by the officiating priest or minister not later than thirty days after the solemnization of the marriage to the proper municipal secretary who shall file the same without requiring any payment of fees.