[Solved] A and B both Filipinos are married, but at the time of the marriage, B was 16 years old. The marriage was celebrated in Hongkong and valid there as such. A wants to get married again and came to you for advice. Give your advice to A.

Q.	A and B both Filipinos are married, but at the time of the marriage, B was 16 years old. The marriage was celebrated in Hongkong and valid there as such. A wants to get married again and came to you for advice. Give your advice to A.
A.	I would advice him to get married again, anyway, their marriage is void, hence, there is no need to have the marriage declared void;
B.	I would advice him to file an action for declaration of nullity of their marriage before getting married;
C.	I would advice him to seek for a certification from the Hongkong authorities that their marriage is void;
D.	I would advice him to go to Hongkong and seek for declaration of nullity before a competent court and present it to the solemnizing officer.
Answer» B. I would advice him to file an action for declaration of nullity of their marriage before getting married;

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