ART. 71. All marriages performed outside the Philippines in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were performed, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except bigamous, polygamous, or incestuous marriages as determined by Philippine law. (19a)
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CitationRA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 71 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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