The doctrine of operative fact “recognizes the existence and validity of a legal provision prior to its being declared as unconstitutional and hence legitimizes otherwise invalid acts done pursuant thereto because of considerations of practicality and fairness,” according to the Supreme Court. Questions on the validity of marriages officiated by Guo arise during the House of Representatives plenary debate on the Philippine Statistics Authority’s proposed 2025 budget on Monday night.
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