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Question 7

2024 Bar · Civil Law · 1 sub-question

7. Lloyd had a long-time crush with his childhood friend Miggy. Lloyd always dreamed of building a family with Miggy but Philippine laws disapprove of same-sex marriages. Lloyd then migrated and established a career in Sweden. After several years, Lloyd applied for naturalization and was granted Swedish citizenship. Lloyd underwent gender-affirming surgery to resemble the woman gender identity. Lloyd also changed his sex from “male” to “female” and his name from “Lloyd” to “Laida” pursuant to Swedish law. Thereafter, Laida returned to the Philippines and married Miggy. Is the marriage between Miggy and Laida valid? Explain.

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