REPUBLIC ACT NO. 394, June 18, 1949
AN ACT AUTHORIZING FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS DIVORCE AMONG MOSLEMS RESIDING IN NON-CHRISTIAN PROVINCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MOSLEM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICES.
Republic Acts June 18, 1949
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. For a period of twenty years from the date of the approval of this Act, divorce among Moslems residing in non-Christian provinces shall be recognized and be governed by Moslem customs and practices.
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, June 18, 1949.