Prohibited Acts Regarding Matching Filipino Women for Marriage
- It is unlawful for any person or entity to establish or operate businesses matching Filipino women to foreign nationals for marriage via mail-order or personal introduction.
- Prohibition extends to the advertisement, publication, printing, or distribution of materials promoting such matchmaking.
- Soliciting or enlisting Filipino women into clubs or associations aimed at mail-order or personal introduction marriage matching is forbidden.
- Using postal services to promote these prohibited acts is illegal.
- Media personnel or agencies knowingly allowing these acts are held liable.
Liability of Officers in Organizations Violating the Law
- Officers of associations, clubs, corporations, or other entities who knowingly participate in violations shall be held legally accountable.
Penalties for Violation
- Imprisonment ranging from six years and one day to eight years.
- Fines between PHP 8,000 and PHP 20,000.
- Foreign offenders shall be deported immediately after serving sentence and paying fines, with a permanent ban from re-entry.
Protection of Constitutional Freedoms
- The law does not restrict freedoms of speech and association for lawful purposes as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- Any laws or rules conflicting with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect after publication for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.